For those of you looking to go away for a city break this month look no further than Scotland’s Capital city Edinburgh which this month sees the 64^th Edinburgh International Festival. The festival is a wonderful hive of entertainment and a chance to meet people from all over the world who all come to perform, spectate or just simply absorb the culture and history the city has to offer. As well as a vast array of performances to take in the city also offers a fine selection of dining and ideal places to take dates for a very special and unique dating option.

Below are my top 5 dating choices for dinner for a spacial date:

The Kitchin – For those wanting something extra special from their date head down to The Kitchin, the Michelin star restaurant run by husband and wife team Tom and Michaela Kitchin down in Edinburgh’s Leith waterfront. Kitchin uses fresh seasonal ingredients to create an inspiring culinary experience.

The Grain Store – A unique and intimate atmosphere in this Scottish restaurant set in the arches and volts of Edinburgh’s picturesque Victoria Street. Using the very best Scottish produce and excellent home made bread The Grain Store is definitely a place to be revisited.

Fishers - If seafood is your thing then Fisher’s is a perfect place for you. The food is fantastic and affordable and the restaurant has a lovely ambience. Perfect for those who like a more relaxed dating atmosphere.

The Bon Vivant - Set on stylish Thistle Street, The Bon Vivant is a cosy and atmospheric bar and restaurent for a date. The dark walls and candle light makes it feel intimate yet there is always a buzz about the place with local DJ’s playing music most evenings. The starters and desserts are in the form of ‘Bites’ for £1-£2 so that you can share in a tapas style or simply have a few if you cant decide! With an extensive wine list, roughly 44 wines available by the glass and numerous mouth watering cocktails you are sure to have a lovely date in this very atmospheric city centre establishment.

Mother India – A great Indian restaurant that serves up delicious authentic food in a tapas style. Mother India started in Glasgow and opened up in Edinburgh in 2008. The restaurant itself is stylish and comfortable, with intimate alcoves for those looking for a more intimate date and because of the tapas style you’ll both get the chance to sample a variety of different flavours from their kitchen. Definitely a restaurant experience for those foodies who love to share and sample different flavours.

Happy Dating.

Bettie