How much does The Kitchin menu cost?
From £69 for the set lunch to £220 for the Prestige surprise tasting menu, per person in GBP, before service. The table adds the 12.5% usually added for service, an estimate (the restaurant’s bill is what counts), and the cost for two.
| Per person | With 12.5% service | For two | For two, with service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surprise tasting menu | £170 | £191 | £340 | £382 |
| Surprise tasting menu with wine pairing | £255 | £287 | £510 | £574 |
| Prestige surprise tasting menu | £220 | £248 | £440 | £495 |
| Prestige surprise tasting menu with wine pairing | £305 | £343 | £610 | £686 |
| Three-course à la carte menu3 courses | £135 | £152 | £270 | £304 |
| Set lunch3 courses | £69 | £78 | £138 | £155 |
Every figure is for one guest and excludes service charge, which most UK restaurants add at 10–15% (12.5–15% in London). Supplements such as caviar or truffle courses are left out. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Sources: the restaurant’s website (menus). Menus checked 13 October 2026; menus change, so check with The Kitchin before you book.
What is the cheapest way to eat at The Kitchin?
The set lunch, at £69 per person for 3 courses. That’s £101 less than the Surprise tasting menu.
- Set lunch £693 courses · Tuesday to Saturday lunch, with a vegetarian version; cheese instead of dessert £76.50, or four courses with cheese £79. Matched wines: three glasses £39, four £45 · £101 less than the Surprise tasting menu
- Three-course à la carte menu £135A choice of dishes at each course, lunch or dinner; three courses minimum. Some dishes carry a supplement (Wagyu £15, lobster £5) · £35 less than the Surprise tasting menu
- The Scran & Scallie Tom Kitchin's gastropub in Stockbridge, Edinburgh
- Heron £95The cheapest one-star dinner menu in Edinburgh, Modern European
How to book at The Kitchin
Book online or by phone on +44 131 555 1755.
- When tables are releasedOnline through ResDiary on the restaurant's website, or by phone. Card details secure every booking, and the restaurant emails a link to reconfirm at least 24 hours ahead; unconfirmed bookings can be cancelled on the day. If nothing shows online, call reception, as tables free up at short notice.
- Where to bookBook on their website Or call +44 131 555 1755.
- CancellationsCancel or change at least 24 hours ahead. Later cancellations and no-shows can be charged £45 a person at lunch and £90 a person at dinner; tables of eight have a 72-hour policy. Tables may be released 20 minutes after the booking time.
- Groups and private eventsFor seven or more, call the restaurant. The private dining room seats up to 20, and the whole restaurant can be hired for up to 80. Private dining inquiries
From The Kitchin’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Dress code and opening hours at The Kitchin
What is the dress code at The Kitchin?
Smart casual; guests are asked not to wear sports jerseys.
When is The Kitchin open?
It's open Tuesday to Saturday, closed on Monday and Sunday.
Mon closedTue–Sat openSun closed
Days from the restaurant’s website, Oct 2026; check before you go, as they change on holidays.
From The Kitchin’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
The Kitchin: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does The Kitchin have?
One. The Kitchin holds one MICHELIN star, one of 165 one-star restaurants in the UK. It has held it every year since 2007.
Who is the chef at The Kitchin?
The head chef is Tom Kitchin.
Where does The Kitchin rank on critics’ lists?
The Kitchin is on 2 of the critics’ lists we follow, in their latest editions:
- No. 570 on OAD’s Top Restaurants in Europe 2026
- 81 out of 100 in La Liste’s Top 1000 Restaurants 2026
From each list’s own website, checked 24 October 2026. The MICHELIN Guide gives stars but doesn’t rank restaurants.
- Cuisine
- Modern European
- Where
- Leith, Edinburgh · Edinburgh · United Kingdom
- Address
- 78 Commercial Quay, Leith, EH6 6LXOpen in Google Maps
- Dietary needs
- Has a vegetarian tasting menu; Can cater for vegetarian dietsFrom the restaurant’s website; say when you book
Is The Kitchin expensive for a one-star restaurant?
Its £170 dinner menu is the 6th cheapest of the 7 one-star dinner menus in Edinburgh with a published price. The middle price is £169, so it costs £1 more than a typical one.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Dinner | Lunch | Wine pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HeronLeith, Edinburgh | Modern European | £95 | £95 | – |
| Martin WishartLeith, Edinburgh | Modern European | £155 | £95 | £100 |
| TimberyardEdinburgh | British | £165 | £55 | £130 |
| AVERYEdinburgh | Creative | £169 | – | £189 |
| ConditaEdinburgh | Modern European | £170 | – | – |
| The KitchinLeith, Edinburgh | Modern European | £170 | £69 | £85 |
| LYLAEdinburgh | British | £185 | £79 | – |
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- Modern European, one starCan Jubany Calldetenes, Spain · dinner €172 (about US$192)
- Modern European, one starContraste Milan, Italy · dinner €180 (about US$201)
- Also one starEtxebarri Axpe, Spain · dinner €300 (about US$336)
- Also one starDon Julio Buenos Aires, Argentina · dinner ARS 150,000 (about US$97)
Starred restaurants near The Kitchin
The 6 nearest, all within 2.8 mi.
- Martin Wishart Modern European · 0.1 mi (220 m) away · dinner £155
- Heron Modern European · 0.2 mi (250 m) away · dinner £95
- LYLA British · 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away · dinner £185
- AVERY Creative · 1.9 mi (3.0 km) away · dinner £169
- Timberyard British · 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away · dinner £165
- Condita Modern European · 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away · dinner £170
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Sources Restaurant: thekitchin.com. Stars: The Kitchin in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: the restaurant’s menus, menus checked 13 October 2026. Booking and visiting: the restaurant’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Critics’ lists: OAD’s Top Restaurants in Europe 2026, La Liste’s Top 1000 Restaurants 2026, checked 24 October 2026. Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (Lokal_Profil, CC BY-SA 3.0). Opening hours: the restaurant’s website, checked 26 October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (27 October 2026).