LYLA

LYLA is a one-Michelin-star restaurant at 3 Royal Terrace, on the eastern edge of Edinburgh's New Town in Scotland. It is the project of chef Stuart Ralston and occupies a Georgian townhouse on one of the city's most elegant terraces, looking towards Calton Hill. The cooking is a seafood-led modern Scottish tasting menu of ten courses, built around Scottish produce from the surrounding coasts and farmland and presented with a precise, contemporary eye. As with most tasting-menu restaurants, the set menu is the signature: guests follow the kitchen through the sequence rather than ordering à la carte, and the price is typically about £110 to £150 per person before drinks. The dining room reflects its Georgian setting, with high ceilings, large windows and a refined but relaxed atmosphere. The tone is polished without being stiff, the noise level is low to moderate, and smart casual dress is the norm. A wine list and pairing option are available for those who want to match drinks to the courses, and visitors should ask about non-alcoholic pairings when booking if relevant. Service is mainly in the evening, with the restaurant typically open Wednesday to Saturday, though current times should be verified on the website. Reservations are essential and can be made at lylaedinburgh.com. Tables for Friday and Saturday evenings and for the busy August festival weeks tend to go first, so booking a month or more ahead is prudent. The restaurant sits about a ten to fifteen minute walk from Waverley station and Princes Street, making it straightforward to reach on foot from the centre. Dietary requirements should be noted when reserving so the tasting menu can be adjusted in advance.