The beautiful bones of a former bank, a daily changing menu, in-house baker and an instinctive understanding of what people actually want to eat means The Palmerston is well worth its place on your Edinburgh list of should-know locations for long lunches and proper dining. Expect careful sourcing across veg, salad, game, fish and a few right-on ingredients, simple plating, confident staff and an atmosphere that draws you in whether it's for buzzy daytime service or a low-lit, lingering evening meal.