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Howies Victoria

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Howies Victoria share a passion for fresh, seasonal, Scottish produce and is located on one of the most photographed streets in Europe. A historic building, paired-back stone walls, wooden floors and eclectic art make it the perfect spot for an evening of informal dining. The restaurant is part of a local independent family group with three restaurants in the heart of Edinburgh since 1990 and is open 7 days and nights a week. Find one of Edinburgh’s best restaurants just 3 mins from Edinburgh Castle and The Royal Mile.

Howies has been in the heart of Edinburgh since 1990 and 30 years later they are very proud that Howies Waterloo and Howies Victoria, two iconic locations in Edinburgh continue to go from strength to strength. Their very talented and passionate team all work tirelessly to provide the very best of Scottish hospitality 7 days and nights a week.

Howies Restaurants also have an all day dining business called Scotts Kitchen. Located on Victoria Terrace a favourite spot for breakfast, brunch, cocktails and coffee and a great venue for a private party.

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Rhonda M

a week ago

Outstanding food and service! What a very luxurious meal this was. The staff made us feel special when we walked in. We had reservations for dinner and had a nice table, great ambiance. My husband and friend ordered the seasonal cocktails the elderflower and cucumber spirits. We were served complimentary bread and dips, so good. We started with the heritage tomato salad which had this delicious whipped vegan feta cheese, radishes and onions. My friend and I had the catch of the day which was Scottish salmon that was pan seared, a potato and some beans. We also had vegan haggis as a starter, very tasty. Husband enjoyed the artisan hot chocolate. A very flavorful, decadent meal.

Maksim Ovcharenko

a month ago

Great Scottish food, excellent service, good vibe. Haggis, pigeon, soup of the day were all great. House lager was good too. Our only regret is that we were not hungry enough to have the full meal with main courses. We did order desert though, the Banofee pie totally lived up to it's reputation.

Luca

a month ago

Absolutely fantastic experience at Howie Restaurant in Edinburgh! I started with the wild Scottish venison and haggis for my starter—each bite was a perfect balance of rich, traditional flavors, prepared to absolute perfection. For dessert, the sticky toffee pudding was a delightful finale: warm, indulgent, and not overly sweet. Every dish was deliciously satisfying. The service was equally impressive—friendly, attentive, and genuinely made the evening feel special. Highly recommend Howie for anyone craving exceptional Scottish cuisine in a welcoming atmosphere. I’ll definitely be returning!

Tamás Flucsa Major

3 months ago

We had our farewell dinner in Howies on our last evening in Edinburgh and really enjoyed it. The dishes were all tasty made from high quality ingredients, our waiter was attentive and friendly and we had a great evening. The restaurant is located in the heart of Edinburgh on Victoria street and has a cozy interior. It can get quite crowded so I would definitely recommend reserving a table. The only slight issue was with ventilation as the smells and smoke form the kitchen entered the restaurant, however it wasn’t too distracting.

H. Solmaz

2 weeks ago

The ambiance and atmosphere were nostalgic and beautiful, the welcome and service were very good, and the traditional dishes were quite successful. However, we really regretted paying around 30 pounds for a half portion of lobster, as it only consisted of two small pieces of meat. The portion definitely didn’t justify the price. If we had known this beforehand, we would have ordered something else.

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