High 5: Paul Kitching

Michelin star-winning chef Paul Kitching, 49, of Royal Terrace, chooses his five top places to eat in Edinburgh

1 Martin Wishart, The Shore, Leith Simply the best place in town.

2 Harvey Nichols, St Andrew Square Stuart Muir, the chef, is one of the nicest guys in the city and a great, great chef.

3 The Dome, George Street The restaurant and building are magnificent, and it does the best club sandwich in the Capital.

4 Giuliano's, Union Place/Greenside Place This is truly a fantastic restaurant. Always great service, millions of customers.

5 Hotel du Vin, Bristo Place The menu is always exciting. The guys there are always on fire, know their stuff and are constant professionals.