A busy Old Town Scottish spot built around haggis, shanks, and mash-bar comfort food: very popular, generally excellent, but you may need to plan ahead and accept a few service-or-table-placement quirks.
The Makar's Rest delivers very good food quality anchored by tender meats, rich sauces, and standout desserts, paired with warm, attentive service that consistently impresses. Its prime Old Town location and charming interior make it an appealing sightseeing destination, though modest space comfort and solid rather than exceptional consistency keep it from reaching the very top tier.
One caveat: This is a popular destination, so waits and reservation pressure are common rather than rare.