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Vinette
Greenside, Edinburgh
Restaurant in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book Vinette if you want a polished, Michelin-noted Broughton Street dinner without turning the night into a high-ceremony tasting-menu event. It is a stronger fit for two diners or a low-key special occasion than for groups needing a published price band, named signature dishes, or a clearly defined cuisine before choosing.
About Vinette
Vinette is an Edinburgh restaurant holding a Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026 Plate. Diners should expect a city meal, as specific details such as cuisine, chef, menu format, price band, or room size are not specified.
The case for booking is strongest for diners who want a Michelin-noted option in Edinburgh and are comfortable confirming current menu details directly before they go. If you are comparing bookings, Fhior, Broughton Delicatessen, Lucky Yu, L'Escargot Bleu, The Broughton are other named options to consider, while keeping each restaurant's current offer separate.
A measured Edinburgh pick, not a claim-heavy tasting-menu play
Book this for a meal where its appeal is recognition rather than a published promise of a particular format. Without a specified menu structure, chef detail, cuisine, dish list, or price tier, the smarter approach is to plan around Vinette as a Michelin-noted Edinburgh booking and check current details directly with the restaurant.
The Michelin Guide Plate signal is useful: it confirms that Vinette has been recognised by the guide, but it does not by itself define the meal as a tasting menu, a luxury splurge, or a specific style of cooking. That distinction helps with expectations and keeps the booking decision grounded.
Use it as a smart Edinburgh anchor
Vinette works well as an Edinburgh dining anchor when you want a Michelin Plate listing and clear opening windows. For a broader plan, compare it against our full Edinburgh restaurants guide, then use our full Edinburgh hotels guide, our full Edinburgh bars guide, our full Edinburgh wineries guide, our full Edinburgh experiences guide to keep the rest of the trip aligned.
Skip it if the evening needs a clearly signposted cuisine, named chef, published price band, or detailed menu before committing. In that case, L'Escargot Bleu, Lucky Yu, Fhior, Broughton Delicatessen, or The Broughton may be useful comparisons, depending on what each is currently offering. For anything beyond those named options, keep comparisons broad and focus on other Edinburgh dining rooms rather than assuming Vinette matches a particular category.
Planning details
- Location
- 36 Broughton Street
- Reservations
- Book on SevenRooms
- Website
- vinette.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 131 259 0974
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Vinette presents itself as a quietly confident wine bar: settled and sociable rather than showy. The room feels lived-in, the atmosphere lively without performing for effect, and the service and cooking aim for substance over spectacle. The format leans on a considered bottle list and a short, focused menu that reflects French bistro logic married to Scottish produce and Mediterranean touches. Regulars return weekly because the place consistently delivers a balanced, sophisticated experience — good wines, carefully prepared dishes and a comfortable intimacy that suits both neighbourhood habits and serious nights out.
Best For
Vinette works well for midday business lunches and for unpretentious evening meals. The set lunch, which explicitly includes wine, is pitched at local professionals looking for a two-course midday option with clear value and a businesslike pace. Evenings shift into a more traditionally convivial mode — a shorter, focused menu and an interesting bottle list make dinner feel like a considered night out rather than a loud occasion. The address suits small groups and couples who want quality wine and restrained, well-executed cooking in a relaxed yet polished setting.
Ordering Tips
At lunch, opt for the set two-course menu with the included glass of wine for clear value and a sense of the house’s wine thinking. For dinner, lean into the compact menu: starters and focused plates reward sharing and let the bottle list do the heavy lifting. Signature items to consider are the chicken roulade and venison tartare, which reflect the bar’s bistro influence and Scottish sourcing; the burger is another reliable choice if you want something more casual. Ask staff for a bottle pairing — the list is a central part of the experience.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cosy yet lively atmosphere with pared-back neo-Nordic design, bare walls, wooden floors, and simple furniture.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- chicken roulade
- venison tartare
- burger
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to go if you cannot get in
Try The Broughton if the priority is a central, lower-pressure Modern British meal with a clearer ££ signal. Choose Fhior instead if the occasion can support a ££££ creative dinner and a more deliberate reservation plan.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Edinburgh
Vinette is the measured Broughton Street pick: more dining-room focused than Broughton Delicatessen, but less obviously high-commitment than Fhior, which is the better fit if the priority is a creative ££££ meal. Choose Vinette when the brief is polished and central without a splurge-first mindset.
The Broughton is the cleaner value comparison because its Modern British ££ positioning gives diners a clearer cost expectation. Vinette makes more sense when Michelin Guide recognition matters to the decision; The Broughton is easier to justify for a relaxed meal where price clarity is part of the appeal.
For a more specific mood, L'Escargot Bleu reads as the French-leaning alternative, while Lucky Yu is the better cross-shop when the group wants a livelier, less classic dinner. Vinette is the calmer booking, especially for pairs who want the evening to stay food-led rather than scene-led.
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Unlock the full Vinette guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
Compare Vinette
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinette | Edinburgh | ; | 2026 Michelin PlateMichelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026 | ; |
| Broughton Delicatessen | Edinburgh | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Fhior | Edinburgh | Creative | No published awards | ££££ |
| The Broughton | Edinburgh | Modern British | Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | ££ |
| L’Escargot Bleu | Edinburgh | No published awards | ; | ; |
| Lucky Yu | Edinburgh | No published awards | ; | ; |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Vinette?
Vinette's dress code is smart casual. Aim for polished, comfortable city-restaurant clothing rather than full formalwear.
Does Vinette handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary and allergy information is not specified. Contact Vinette directly before booking if your group has specific requirements.
What should I order at Vinette?
No menu structure or signature dish is specified. Check the current offering with Vinette and order according to what the restaurant is serving at the time of your visit.
Is Vinette good for a special occasion?
It can be, if a Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026 Plate in Edinburgh is the kind of recognition you want attached to the booking. For specifics such as menu, price, format, confirm directly before making it the centre of an occasion.
Is lunch or dinner better at Vinette?
Vinette serves dinner Monday to Sunday from 5:30 to 9 PM, lunch Friday to Sunday from 12 to 2:30 PM. Choose lunch or dinner based on the timing that suits your plans; no value difference is specified.
