Heron is a scottish restaurant in Leith, Edinburgh. Rated 4.8 stars from 440 Google reviews. Known for tasting menu with wine pairing and scottish produce and seasonal cooking. Best for special occasions and tasting menu. Price range: ÂŁ100+.
Rankings updated May 2026
Heron
Across 437 Google reviews, 95% gave four or five stars.
Quick Verdict
A meticulously curated Michelin-starred experience where Scottish produce, thoughtful wine pairing, and warm service create a genuinely memorable meal.
You want a special-occasion meal built around a carefully sequenced tasting menu and wine pairing in an unfussy, warm setting.
About Heron
Heron is a Michelin-starred Scottish restaurant in Leith where seasonal produce and innovative cooking define a curated dining experience. The tasting menu—available with wine or non-alcoholic pairings—showcases the kitchen's command of local ingredients: Orkney scallops, Scottish venison, and squid feature prominently in reviews. The wine list earns consistent praise, with pairings described as creative and carefully considered. Service stands out for its warmth and attentiveness; staff demonstrate deep menu knowledge and adapt gracefully to dietary requirements, including gluten-free modifications and vegetarian refinement. The room balances upscale refinement with a relaxed, cozy atmosphere enhanced by thoughtful music curation. Desserts and cocktails round out a cohesive experience that reviewers repeatedly describe as memorable and worth the investment.
Heron earns its romantic reputation through both atmosphere and a serious wines and cocktails — the kind of place where a dinner for two tends to extend well past dessert.
What Stands Out
Tasting menu with wine pairing
Multiple reviewers highlight the tasting menu as exceptional, with wine pairings described as 'brilliant,' 'creative, tasty and so interesting,' and carefully sequenced to work in harmony across courses.
Scottish produce and seasonal cooking
Reviewers consistently praise Orkney scallops, venison, squid, and other Scottish ingredients, with one noting 'Insane Scottish produce: perfect Orkney scallop, venison that melts, dreamy desserts.'
Attentive, knowledgeable service
Staff are repeatedly described as 'knowledgeable and helpful,' 'incredibly patient and warm,' and able to accommodate dietary needs with grace, including gluten-free bread and vegetarian refinement.
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google, in the language they were written
“Loved the vegan tasting menu with the wine pairings !”
“I opted for the 7 course tasting menu plus matched wines.”Practical Information
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Contact
87, Heron, 91A Henderson St, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6ED, United Kingdom
+44 131 554 1242Visit WebsiteView MenuCommon Questions
How consistently good is Heron?
Across 437 Google reviews, 95% of visitors gave four or five stars — placing Heron among Leith's most reliably rated scottish restaurants.
Is Heron good for a date night?
Yes — Heron is rated as a Romantic setting by its regulars on Google, with a strong wine list and cocktail programme. Reservations are recommended, particularly for evenings.
Do you need to book Heron in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended for lunch and dinner — Heron is a popular choice in Leith and tends to fill quickly, particularly at weekends.
Frequently Asked Questions about Heron
Yes—reviewers consistently choose Heron for birthdays, anniversaries, and milestone dinners. Staff welcome celebrants warmly and the tasting menu format creates a memorable, curated experience designed to feel personal and attentive.
Yes. Both wine and non-alcoholic pairings are available. Reviewers praise the wine pairings as creative and well-matched, and the non-alcoholic option is described as 'creative, tasty and so interesting.'
Yes. Staff are knowledgeable about dietary needs and make thoughtful modifications. Reviewers with coeliac disease praised the gluten-free bread and menu adaptations; vegetarian tasting menus are also offered.
Upscale but relaxed and cozy, with thoughtful music curation. Reviewers describe it as 'warm,' 'modern relaxed,' and 'impeccable'—refined without being stuffy.
Reviewers consistently affirm the value, citing the quality of seasonal Scottish produce, wine pairings, and service. One noted the tasting menu price 'reasonable' given ingredient quality and Scottish cost of living.
Yes. Reservations are recommended for both lunch and dinner and the restaurant accepts them via its booking system.
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