What Google rating do restaurants in Edinburgh need to stay competitive?
By Max Zhou · Last updated
Restaurants in Edinburgh average 4.7 stars across 1284 Google reviews (median, based on analysis of 20 businesses, 4/23/2026). 95% of businesses score above 4.5 stars — those businesses see measurably higher inquiry rates.
- •Businesses analyzed: 20
- •Average Google rating: 4.68★
- •Median review count: 1284
- •Share above 4.5★: 95%
- •Share below 4.0★: 0%
- •Top performer: Under The Table (4.9★, 873 reviews)
| Metric | Restaurant in Edinburgh | Top performer |
|---|---|---|
| Google rating | 4.68★ | 4.9★ |
| Review count | 1284 (median) | 873 |
| Reply rate | Est. <20% | ~95% |
| Share 5-star | 95% | 100% |
Frequently asked questions
- How many Google reviews does a restaurant in Edinburgh need?
- Median in Edinburgh is 1284 reviews. To rank in the top 25% of businesses in your category, aim for at least twice that — around 2568 reviews.
- How do I get from 4.0 to 4.6 stars on Google?
- Two levers: systematically request reviews from happy customers (QR code at the point of service works best) and intercept unhappy feedback privately before it becomes a public 1-star review. Our pilot customer Sakura Hagen went from 4.0 to 4.6 in 6 weeks this way.
- Is AI auto-reply to Google reviews GDPR-compliant?
- Yes — provided data is processed in the EU and no customer PII beyond what Google already displays publicly is used. Starise meets both standards.
- How much does review management cost?
- Starise Standard is $59/month per location including unlimited AI replies, QR code, and dashboard. 7-day free trial, no credit card.
- How fast will my Google rating improve?
- Typically 4-8 weeks. Speed depends on your customer volume and starting rating. Lower starting scores improve fastest.
The 20 restaurants in Edinburgh ranked by Google rating and review depth. Use this list as a benchmark for your own business or when choosing where to book.
Top 10 Restaurant in Edinburgh
- 1.Under The Table4.9★873 reviews
- 2.Dishoom Edinburgh4.8★20626 reviews
- 3.Makars Mash Bar4.8★9694 reviews
- 4.Yaduvanshi Authentic Indian Restaurant4.8★4072 reviews
- 5.The Kitchin4.8★2387 reviews
- 6.LYLA Restaurant & Rooms4.8★446 reviews
- 7.Purslane Restaurant4.8★435 reviews
- 8.The Table4.8★181 reviews
- 9.Avery Restaurant4.8★126 reviews
- 10.Edinburgh Prime Steakhouse4.8★72 reviews
Run a restaurant in Edinburgh?
Your competitors average 4.7★. With Starise you can reach 4.5+ in six weeks. See the Sakura Hagen case study.