Six by Nico Edinburgh - Hanover St is a restaurant in Stockbridge, Edinburgh. Rated 4.6 stars from 1727 Google reviews. Known for rotating concept menus and service that remembers your name. Best for date night and group dinner. Ranked #1 of 17 in Stockbridge. Price range: €€.
Rankings updated April 2026
Six by Nico Edinburgh - Hanover St
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Top 1 in Stockbridge
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Quick Verdict
Regulars return because the menu rotates constantly and the execution doesn't slip — service is attentive without hovering, and the 10-course format somehow feels right rather than excessive.
You want a full evening's entertainment where the food does the talking and the staff actually know what they're serving.
About Six by Nico Edinburgh - Hanover St
Six by Nico Edinburgh is a 10-course tasting menu restaurant on Hanover Street that changes its entire concept every few months. You're not ordering from a static menu — you're eating Nico Saintpierre's current obsession, whether that's a Sherlock Holmes murder mystery or a reimagined pub meal. The kitchen sends out course after course of tightly designed dishes, and the service team (regulars praise Alfie, Weronika, and manager Becca by name) knows every plate well enough to talk you through it. Reviewers consistently mention the wine pairings as a standout, the desserts as memorable, and the coffee as proper. The atmosphere lands somewhere between cosy and trending — groups book it, tourists find it, but locals come back because the food actually justifies the hype. The Sherlock Holmes menu concept particularly resonates with families and groups looking for theatre alongside dinner.
What Stands Out
Rotating concept menus
Reviewers praise the 'incredible experience' and 'creative reimagining of the traditional pub meal' — the Sherlock Holmes challenge specifically delighted a 14-year-old, and customers note 'course after course of delightful surprises.' The menu changes every few months, so regulars have reason to return.
Service that remembers your name
Five separate reviews name individual staff members (Alfie, Weronika, Becca, Praneeth) and describe them as 'knowledgeable,' 'attentive,' 'super kind,' and 'on point.' One regular calls Becca 'always totally on point. Never disappointed when we come here.'
Wine pairings and desserts
Google attributes highlight 'Great wine list' and 'Great dessert.' A reviewer specifically noted 'Paired wines were particularly good,' and another said 'Next time will try either wine or cocktails to accompany food' — implying they're worth a return visit.
What Customers Say
Even better that there were 10 courses - didn't think we would manage, but it was just right.
Next time will try either wine or cocktails to accompany food.
Big thumbs up for Abi… And of course the manager Becca is always totally on point.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Six by Nico Edinburgh - Hanover St
Yes. Reservations are required for both lunch and dinner — there's no online booking system, so you'll need to call or visit in person. Arrive early if you're hoping to walk in.
It's a 10-course tasting menu that changes every few months around a single concept — recent examples include a Sherlock Holmes murder mystery and reimagined pub meals. You don't choose courses; you eat what Nico's sending out that season.
Expect 2.5 to 3 hours for the full 10-course experience. One reviewer worried they wouldn't manage all 10 courses but found 'it was just right' — the portions are designed to pace you through the evening.
Yes. The entrance and seating are both wheelchair-accessible, and there's a toilet on-site.
It's listed as €€ (moderate to mid-range). The 10-course tasting menu is the only option; wine pairings are available separately and reviewers recommend them.
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