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Leith, Edinburgh

Restaurant Martin Wishart

A Leith institution where French technique, Scottish shellfish, and measured service keep the star relevant.

4.6

FlightLogic expert score: 8.6/10 · Editorial composite rating 4.6/5 · ££££ · French , Scottish

Classical French diningLeith waterfront dinnersQuiet anniversaries One MICHELIN StarOne MICHELIN Star GB & IrelandFlightLogic Gold 2026
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★ Michelin Star

Quick answer

Is Restaurant Martin Wishart worth visiting? FlightLogic assigns an expert score of 8.6/10 based on editorial research. The 4.6/5 star figure is an editorial composite for guide comparison — not a verified consumer aggregate. It has 1 Michelin star. Best for classical french dining, leith waterfront dinners, quiet anniversaries.

About Restaurant Martin Wishart

Restaurant Martin Wishart is not chasing novelty, which is exactly why it still matters in Leith. The kitchen leans on French structure: clear stocks, fish cookery, precise vegetables, and desserts that value balance over sugar. Scottish produce gives the menu its weight, particularly lobster, scallops, and game when the season cooperates. It is a grown-up restaurant in the best sense, useful for diners who want skill rather than noise.

Menu highlights

  • Seasonal Tasting Menu £155 Classical French-Scottish menu with optional wine pairing
  • Scottish Lobster with Artichoke included Shellfish course in the restaurant's polished French style
  • Roast Anjou Pigeon included A recurring classical main with jus and seasonal garnish

Editorial rating breakdown

Distribution reflects FlightLogic editorial modelling for guide comparison. See published excerpts below.

Published reviews

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  1. 4.0
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    The cooking is polished without feeling anonymous, especially when the kitchen leans into french detail instead of luxury for its own sake. It is expensive, but the service rhythm and wine advice made the longer menu feel measured.

    — Marco Bellini ·
  2. 5.0
    Editorial sample

    Restaurant Martin Wishart feels completely anchored in Leith: the room, pacing, and seasonal tasting menu all make the meal feel specific rather than imported. The strongest courses had a clear point of view and enough restraint to avoid turning dinner into a demonstration.

    — James Chen ·

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How far ahead should I book Restaurant Martin Wishart?

For prime dinner seats, book at least four to six weeks ahead; tasting counters and weekend tables usually move fastest.

Is Restaurant Martin Wishart best for a full tasting menu?

Yes. The tasting menu gives the best view of Wishart's classical range, though lunch can be a more restrained way in.

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