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Number One

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Number One

1 Princes St
Edinburgh
EH2 2EQ
United Kingdom

Opening Hours

Day Time slot
Monday, 18:00-21:30
Tuesday, Closed
Wednesday, Closed
Thursday, 18:00-21:30
Friday, 18:00-21:30
Saturday, 18:00-21:30
Sunday, 18:00-21:30
Price
Very expensive

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About the restaurant

Expectation hangs quietly in the air as guests approach Number One, a refined culinary destination that has long drawn the attention of serious food enthusiasts. Housed at Princes Street 1 in Edinburgh, this restaurant is firmly established on the city’s gastronomic map, its consistent presence in the Michelin Guide a testament to a distinctive approach rooted in contemporary fine dining.

Here, the experience is marked by a certain gravity and calm—there is no brash theatre or elaborate flourish. The dining room itself reflects this ethos: plush yet restrained, the palette is deep and luxurious, accented by subtle lighting that adds an inviting glow without overwhelming the senses. Within these walls, the setting feels both intimate and grand—a discreet backdrop designed to place each plate at centre stage.

Number One’s menu whispers of modernity tinged with precision. Seasonal produce is brought together with careful attention to harmony, where technique is never allowed to overshadow the intrinsic quality of each ingredient. The orchestration of textures stands out: one might encounter a composition where crisp, yielding, and silky elements coalesce on the same plate, balancing the familiar with the unexpected. Presentations are deliberate yet never ostentatious, each element arranged with quiet confidence and respect for the natural character of the ingredients.

The kitchen eschews sensationalism, opting instead for a measured clarity—dishes unfold with assured poise, allowing flavours to reveal themselves fully yet without excess. Every menu transition ushers in new culinary dialogues that echo both the season and the evolving vision behind the pass. This approach signals a mature perspective, where balance is not just a guiding principle but an achievement evident from course to course.

What distinguishes Number One is its unwavering fidelity to craft and an unspoken promise: the meal will not compete for your attention but instead invite it, unfolding in harmonious layers from amuse-bouche to the last taste. In a city with no shortage of fine dining options, this restaurant quietly commands notice, its subtlety and constancy speaking volumes about what refined modern cuisine can be.

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