Luckenbooths is an all day restaurant at 329 High Street on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. Open from breakfast into the evening, it serves visitors and local diners in a central Old Town setting. The room can accommodate a morning coffee, a family lunch, dinner or a longer occasion without changing the restaurant’s relaxed character.
Scotland’s larder provides the starting point for seasonal menus. Breakfast may include a full Scottish plate, smoked salmon or a vegetable led bowl, while later meals move through Cullen skink, fish and chips, pies, steaks and Scottish seafood. Contemporary seasoning gives familiar ingredients a little more range without obscuring their origin.
Vegetable dishes are developed as complete choices, including a plant burger and grilled aubergine, and a children’s menu offers smaller versions of family favourites. Sunday brings a dedicated roast selection outside periods when it is paused seasonally. Guests with allergies should review the latest information with staff because menus and preparation can change.
Desserts continue the Scottish influence through ingredients such as whisky, raspberries and shortbread. Wine, beer and spirits sit beside recognisable cocktails with a contemporary twist. Luckenbooths provides a convenient Royal Mile restaurant whose broad service hours are matched by a menu grounded in seasonal Scottish produce.
Address: 329 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1PN, United Kingdom
Luckenbooths Menu
Small Plates
Luckenbooths Cullen Skink
Smoked haddock, cream, leeks, chive oil, Parmesan crisp, artisan bread
Soup of the day (vg)
Seasonal Scottish vegetables, artisan bread
Hot Smoked Scottish Salmon
Whisky glaze, whipped crème fraîche, capers, pickled radish, charcoal wafer
Campbell’s Haggis Bon Bons
Neeps purée, whisky cream and crispy shallots
Chargrilled Aubergine Crostini (v/vga)
Whipped feta, chilli & honey glaze and toasted seeds
Burrata (v)
Heritage tomatoes, compressed strawberry, basil oil, aged balsamic, walnut & sourdough crumb
Bowls & Salads
Bombay Potato & Chargrilled Vegetables (v/vga)
Spiced new potatoes, chargrilled courgette, aubergine, and peppers, cucumber ribbons, crispy chickpeas, tamarind & mint yoghurt dressing
Classic Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, parmesan, croutons, anchovies, black garlic Caesar dressing
Heritage Tomato & Barley Bowl (v/vga)
Pearl barley, broad beans, grilled courgette, feta, aubergine & miso puree, soft herb vinaigrette, toasted seeds
On the Side
Garlic Ciabatta (v)
Garlic mayo, lemon & herb oil
Buttered Seasonal Greens (v/vga)
Crushed new potatoes (v/vga)
Mac & Cheese (v)
House Fries (vg)
Apple & Fennel ‘Slaw (vg)
Fresh mint, mustard & oil dressing
Rocket & Watercress Salad (vga)
Aged balsamic, parmesan
Heritage Tomato Salad (vg)
Lunch Classics
Luckenbooths Fish & Chips
Crushed herb peas, dill aioli
Chicken & Charred Baby Leek Pie
Golden puff & shortcrust pastry, buttered greens, light peppercorn jus
Steak Frites
Dry-aged Scotch flat iron steak, house fries, watercress salad, lemon & herb oil
Crispy Chicken Schnitzel
Creamed sweetcorn, apple & fennel salad
Sandwiches & Plates
Aberdeen Angus Beef Burger
Monterey Jack, lettuce, red onion & tomato relish, house sauce, fries
Chargrilled Chicken Ciabatta
chilli & honey glaze, smoked garlic aioli, gem lettuce, pickled cucumber & spring onion, crispy shallots
Scottish Smoked Salmon Brioche
Dill crème fraîche, avocado, cucumber, lemon
Porchetta Burger
Slow-roasted pork belly, apple, fennel & mustard slaw, salsa verde, served with fries
Wild Mushrooms on Sourdough (v)
Creamed mushrooms, soft herb hollandaise, toasted sesame seeds
Scotch Denver Steak Ciabatta
Peppercorn mayo, crispy onions
Signature Dishes
Pan-Fried Scottish Lamb Rump
Pearl barley & courgette, charred baby leeks, mint, pea & caper puree, lamb jus
Roast Porchetta
Crispy polenta, charred hispi cabbage, aubergine & miso puree, fennel & apple salad, cider reduction
Pan-Fried Scottish Salmon
Heritage potatoes, fennel & asparagus, smoked mussels, white wine & herb velouté, samphire
Luckenbooths Fish & Chips
Crushed herb peas, dill aioli
Bombay Potato & Chargrilled Vegetables (v/vga)
Spiced new potatoes, chargrilled courgette, aubergine, and peppers, cucumber ribbons, crispy chickpeas, tamarind & mint yoghurt dressing
Corn-Fed Chicken
Leek & garlic mash, wild mushroom & tarragon sauce, smoked pancetta crumb, seasonal greens
Classic Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, parmesan, croutons, anchovies, black garlic Caesar dressing
Grill
All served with rocket & parmesan salad, roasted tomato and one of the following sauces: Whisky peppercorn sauce, Chimichurri, Béarnaise sauce.
8oz Denver steak
8oz Sirloin steak
8oz Ribeye steak
Roast Scottish Venison Haunch
Potato & celeriac gratin, buttered heritage carrots, herb & pomegranate salsa, redcurrant jus
On the Side
Buttered Seasonal Greens (v,vga)
Crushed new potatoes (v/vga)
Garlic mayo, lemon & herb oil
Mac & Cheese (v)
House Fries (vg)
Apple & Fennel ‘Slaw (vg)
Fresh mint, mustard & oil dressing
Rocket & Watercress Salad (vga)
Aged balsamic, parmesan
Heritage Tomato Salad (vg)
Garlic Ciabatta (v)
Breakfast – Savoury
Garden breakfast (v/vga)
poached eggs, grilled halloumi, roasted tomato, sautéed mushrooms, smashed avocado, mixed seeds, wholemeal toast
Full Scottish breakfast
Pork sausage, beef sausage, backbacon, Virginia cured bacon, Campbells black pudding, Campbells haggis, fried egg, potato scone, baked beans, roasted tomato, mushrooms, buttered wholemeal toast
Smashed avocado & poached eggs (v)
torched feta, red pepper, chilli jam, pomegranate, wholemeal toast
Shakshuka (v)
Fried eggs, tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, garlic, feta, sourdough toast
Glazed brioche roll
Virginia cured bacon, fried egg, baby spinach, Monterey Jack
Artisan breakfast sandwich (vg)
smashed avocado, roasted red peppers, rocket, Applewood vegan cheddar, chilli jam
Eggs Benedict
English muffin, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce with your choice of the following: Virginia cured bacon, Scottish salmon gravadlax, Baby spinach (v)
Breakfast – Sweet
Blueberry pancakes (v)
buttermilk pancakes, blueberries, blueberry jam, cinnamon butter, maple syrup (add Virginia cured bacon +£3)
Smoothie bowl (vg)
banana & coconut yoghurt smoothie, mixed nuts & seeds, berries, maple syrup, coconut
Scottish porridge oats (v/vga)
served with your choice of two toppings: Scottish honey / banana / Nutella / maple syrup / blueberries & blueberry jam / cinnamon butter
Almond & honey granola bowl (v/vga)
homemade granola, mixed fruits, Greek style yoghurt, Scottish honey or maple syrup
Fruit bowl (vg)
fresh fruit salad
Morning baker’s basket (v)
artisan sourdough toast, wholemeal toast, croissant or Danish pastry, butter served with your choice of preserves
Children’s Breakfast
Wee Scottish breakfast
pork or beef sausage, back bacon, fried egg, baked beans, wholemeal toast
Fruit bowl (vg)
fresh fruit salad
Toasted filled brioche roll
choose from pork sausage or beef sausage or back bacon or fried egg
Pancake stack (v)
served with your choice of the following toppings: fresh fruit or Nutella or maple syrup
Desserts
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Isle of Arran vanilla ice cream
Roast Rhubarb & Custard
Vanilla custard, shortbread crumb
Strawberry & Elderflower Pavlova
Scottish strawberries, elderflower cream, fresh herbs
Double Chocolate Brownie (vg)
Blueberry compote
Tiramisu
Children’s Menu
12PM – 10PM
Soup of the day (vg)
focaccia
Cheesy toast fingers (v)
ketchup
Vegetable crudités (vg)
hummus
Tweed Valley cheeseburger
homemadetomato relish,lettuce,mayo, fries or vegetables
Mac & cheese (v)
mature cheddar cheese sauce, fries or vegetables
Fish & chips
battered Scottish haddock, garden peas, fries, ketchup
Battered chicken strips
fries, garden peas, mayo
Chocolate brownie (vg)
blueberry compote
Blueberry & yoghurt mess
Vanilla ice cream
fresh fruit
Sunday Roast
12PM – 5PM. Served until 5pm or until we sell out. Available alongside our all day menu.
Roast Scottish beef
specially selected by John Gilmour Butchers; served with beef dripping potatoes, roasted root vegetables, savoy cabbage, Yorkshire pudding, gravy
Vegetarian alternative
Sunday Roast – On the Side
Extra Yorkshire pudding
Beef dripping potatoes
Roasted root vegetables
Haggis, roasted root vegetables & new potatoes, gravy
Dessert Wines
Moscato
Moscato d’Asti Pian Centive, Olim Bauda, Piemonte, Italy (5%)
LBV Delaforce Port 2018
Real Companhia Velha, Douro, Portugal (20%)
PX Sherry
Pedro Ximénez Dulce NV, Garvey, Andalucia, Spain (17%)
Tea & Coffee
Espresso
Double espresso / Americano
Espresso Macchiato
Flat white / Cafe Latte
Cappuccino
Cafe Mocha
Hot chocolate
Loose Leaf Tea
Breakfast, Earl Grey, Cranberry & Apple, Peppermint, Gunpowder Deluxe, Chamomile, Rooibos
Liqueur Coffee
espresso, whipped cream, demerara; served with your choice of spirit: Grant’s Triple Wood, Teeling Whiskey, Arran Gold Cream Liqueur, Kahlúa, Disaronno Amaretto, Grand Marnier, Highland Nectar Whisky Liqueur