Eat Out Edinburgh Returns This March With New Restaurants Joining the Lineup

Edinburgh’s popular dining initiative Eat Out Edinburgh is set to return this March, bringing a fresh wave of restaurant offers across the city and welcoming several new venues to the programme.

The annual event encourages people to explore Edinburgh’s food scene through fixed-price menus and special dining deals, with restaurants from across the city taking part.

It has become a regular fixture in the local calendar, particularly popular with those looking to try new spots or revisit favourites at a reduced price.

New restaurants joining in March

This year’s line-up includes a number of restaurants and bars that are either new to the event or making a return after time away. Among those taking part are:

• Brasserie Prince at The Balmoral, offering classic French-inspired dining in a landmark city setting
• ASSAGGINI, known for its Italian comfort food and relaxed atmosphere
• The Garden at Kimpton, a modern space focused on seasonal produce
• The Caley Bar, a long-standing Edinburgh pub with a food-led menu
• Wahaca, bringing its Mexican street-food flavours to the programme

Several of these venues are being added to the Edinburgh247 directory, with individual listings highlighting location details, opening hours, and what to expect if you’re visiting for the first time.

What is Eat Out Edinburgh?

Eat Out Edinburgh is designed to support local hospitality while giving diners a reason to explore different neighbourhoods and cuisines across the city. Participating venues typically offer set menus or special pricing during the event period, with availability varying by restaurant and day.

While exact offers differ from place to place, the event usually runs for several weeks in March, with advance booking recommended at busier venues.

Emily Campbell Johnston, Senior Manager of Marketing & Communications at Essential Edinburgh, said last year’s campaign “demonstrated the power of Eat Out Edinburgh, not just in driving bookings but in encouraging people to spend more time in the city centre,” with a reported 31% increase in bookings during the event.

She added that with a mix of returning favourites and new openings joining the campaign in 2026, the initiative aims to give locals, workers and visitors “even more reasons to explore and support the city’s hospitality sector.”

Why it matters for the city

For Edinburgh’s restaurant scene, events like Eat Out Edinburgh provide a timely boost at a traditionally quieter point in the year.

For locals, it’s a chance to try somewhere new without committing to a full à la carte menu, and for visitors, it offers an easy way to sample the city’s food culture beyond the usual tourist routes.

As more venues confirm their participation, Edinburgh247 will continue adding new restaurant listings and updating coverage throughout the month.

You can find full event details and participating venues via the official Eat Out Edinburgh organisers.