Wonderful! The menu is interesting and memorable, the ambience is laid back and very cool, and the…read morestaff are warm and lovely!

This is one of those places where the apps look so good that you just want to order them all - or…read moredo as I did and get two as your entree. The smoked duck was moist and flavorful, steeped in a broth full of citrus and umami. The tandoori fish cheeks were also super tasty and larger than I expected. My friend's scallop app was perfectly cooked. And the icing on the cake - the massive side of perfectly crisp shoestring fries that we ordered and devoured. A great special occasion restaurant.

If you don't give this place five stars we did not eat at the same place. Incredible meal all…read morearound - I got the scallop appetizer, a glass of wine, the rolls with butter, the cod and panna cotta for dessert. Everything was absolutely perfect! But that wasn't the best part of the experience... it was the SERVICE! Paul was incredible from the moment I emailed asking for a reservation. I dined alone and he was so hospitable and friendly I felt like I was eating at a friends house, the ambiance was incredible and I just was so so happy when I left here. I will be back and absolutely recommend!

Adorable restaurant! I just think the interior is beautiful and have printed photos of their…read morewindows, because I'm in love! But because this is a restaurant, I will also comment on the food which is also stellar. My husband and I just came for a midday snack of foie grad with the best! Delicious and decadent! Cute and delicious! Highly recommend

Excellent food and service. Try their scallop starter and then also their roast chicken. The decor…read moreis relaxed sophistication. Good selection of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, too. I could eat here every day. 5/5 highly recommended.

Such tasty food, staff and food wonderful. A small local restaurant. Booking advised…read more We are often drop in and still haven't been disappointed for seating

What a classy and incredible place this is, from the time we walked, we were treated extremely…read morewell. The place is right on the upper end of the "Royal Mile" and we could hear bag pipes from the streets while we ate. It's very clean and has three dining floors and is much larger than it looks from the outside. They have an incredible bar and a wide selection of beer, wines and whiskeys. The food was excellent, especially the tomato soup and the smoked salmon. The bill for three people, including a few drinks and dessert was right at one hundred dollars. Extremely reasonable for the location and high level cuisine.

Good food and nice service. Opens early on the mile…read more Friends treated us to a swanky tasty breakfast. Got the blueberry pancakes. We're pretty good but not like American pancakes. Really dense and big. But opened at 7 am earlier than most on the mile. It was very clean and the server was very polite.

Delicious food on Leith Walk at a very reasonable price - this was an absolute gem of a restaurant…read morewe found, rather unexpected by the location and unassuming exterior. They allow you to bring your own bottle of wine which also keeps the price down, even though they do have a license. We picked mains and deserts from the lunch menu which were all fantastic - including shetland mussels, spiced lamb filet, corn fed chicken breast and sticky toffee pudding. Definitely the best meal I've had in Edinburgh for a long time!

So good we went twice last week. Making me the Duchess ;)!…read more The Walnut is the latest addition to the hip happenings of Leith Walk. What used to be Cafe No.9 has now been transformed into a very cute French bistro. We decided to treat ourselves one Friday after a long week at work and as it is over the road from us we couldn't really resist! Table booked and BYOB wine in hand we headed in. The staff are delightful and we were shown to our table. This place is not big - about 8 tables - and they don't have printed menus as this changes daily. Instead they ask you to look at the chalkboard mounted on the wall. The Walnut offers a range of starters and mains, all are very reasonably priced, I go for the chicken liver parfait and David decides to throw a curve ball and orders the cheese board to start :-/. For main, the roasted cod for me and the lamb hotpot for David. As I said our waitress is great, she is adorable and very attentive. Before I know it I'm devouring my parfait. It is delicious made even better by the homemade oatcakes, I only got two though. More, more, more please! Our mains were equally as delicious. My fish was perfectly cooked. The portion sizes are generous but not over the top so we were nicely full.There is always room for desert however. I went for more cheese and David went for the chocolate tart - nom nom nom. All this came to £40! Amazing! Go - go now! Cheers, Amy

I didn't have a reservation though they were quite full for them. They found a great table for me…read more I sat down great attention to me throughout the meal. I started with still water and a lager and the fried haggis bonbons which were fabulous. I'm not sure why haggis isn't liked by so many. I had a burger and fries too. Medium well was medium rare but it was still very good. The French fries were from a real baking potato not something more precious. The salad was an Asian thing I didn't care for. I had coffee too at the end of the meal. Quiet great place. Friendly efficient waitstaff. I wasn't rushed. Friendly other diners here too. The meal was 23 pounds with no gratuity. The picture is haggis bonbons.

Compass Bar is a well sited bar and restaurant, occupying the corner of Constitution and Queen…read moreCharlotte streets in Leith. When I first arrived in Edinburgh on holiday, it was highly recommended by locals. Honestly at night it looks a bit of a dive bar from the outside, so Brittany A. and I weren't sure what to expect going in for dinner our second night in town. Compass is physically divided into a bar at the entrance that can seat about 30 people, and a traditional looking restaurant located half a story up in the building that is good for groups. Both the bar and restaurant sections are served by staff, so you won't have to worry about ordering at a till. The interior looks like it was recently renovated. Original plaster details on the bar ceiling accent the warm wood and rock walls. A large hearth offers a visually intriguing focal point. The restaurant is decorated with large French posters and features a wood plank ceiling. A clear line of sight into the kitchen lets you watch your order creation. Our first visit was for dinner around 9PM in the restaurant section. Food is served for twelve hours, 10AM - 10PM daily. Compass has a good number of vegetarian options on the menu. I opted for their vegetarian club, a giant sandwich stuffed to the gills with hummus and halloumi, served with a side of chips. It's an incredible entree that requires a big appetite. I tried one of the Innis & Gunn beers on tap in addition to their complementary tap water infused with cucumber and mint. The dinner service was prompt and professional, and our entrees were out in a jiffy. We enjoyed the food so much we came back on our final day in Edinburgh for an 11AM brunch. We tend to take our dog with us on our travels, and Compass allows pooches in the bar area. The bar is very relaxed with some comfortable window booth seating and free WIFI. This is the kind of place you can get some real work done. I tried their small vegetarian breakfast, a full plate with vegetarian haggis, sausage, hash brown, beans, mushrooms, toast and more. For a small portion I once again was left completely full. It was honestly one of the best veggie breakfasts I've tried in the UK. We stayed for a bit, enjoying the music and several excellent espresso drinks. Overall Compass Bar is a great neighbourhood institution offering top notch service, great prices, and delicious food all day long.

We absolutely loved our lunch at Timberyard in Edinburgh. At around £85, every single course was…read moreterrific, memorable, and delicious. The setting is beautifully austere, and since it was a lovely summer day, most people were enjoying the outdoor seating. The meal absolutely deserved its Michelin star--honestly, it felt like it could be on its way to a second one soon. We walked out feeling like it was a relative bargain for that level of quality. Days later, my adult daughter is still talking about the dessert as one of the best she's ever had in her life. I'd wholeheartedly recommend Timberyard to anyone visiting the city and will definitely be back on my next trip.

This was such a terrible dinner from start to finish and it only cost 315 lbs for two people…read more (Around $400) Seriously, first off we were not told there was a vegetarian option for the four course meal. Secondly,my husband wanted the tasting menu but was told both of us had to do it so no go. No single glasses of wine offered so instead they would tell you what kind you can get. The "manager" never came back to ask what my husband would like. I asked for tonic with lime and was told they had no citrus in the house. What I got instead was bizarre and not good. No one asked if I liked it. Took 45 minutes to get our "snacks" and finally the drinks came. Bread was the high point. Two pieces and never offered more. My vegetarian option was a joke. 4 pieces of "al dente" asparagus with nothing as a protein. Then carrots with a cube of celeriac. Dessert was supposed to be some type of lemon sorbet. Cheese was extra at 9lbs ($12)a slice. Asked if we wanted tea and then never came to take our order. Worst hospitality ever. Ridiculous price and no one seemed at all concerned. TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY!!! Not enough light, not heated and lots of wait staff but really shitty training.

There's so much to unpack here. We came here on vacation for my birthday and wanted to check out…read moresome local spots. This place is definitely a hidden gem. The food was phenomenal! I had the turbot which is fish and yes I had to look it up, lol. We traveled from America (Nebraska), and I've never heard of it until now. Anyway, it was fresh and it came with tiny shrimp on top. The sauce was buttery that blended so well with the fish. We also ordered the muscles as a starter and that could've honestly been a meal alone. The sauce it came in was a Parmesan cream sauce not the standard wines sauce. So we ordered the sourdough bread. That's when it got real!!!! We devoured it! We ordered the banana tart (I can't remember the exact name) and shared between three people. It was pretty good if you're wanting something sweet after your meal. The crust at the bottom and all around it was the best part. It was flaky and buttery, with just enough of sweet flavor. I can go on and on about the food but this cute place has been in business for 16 years. Our host was the son of the family and so friendly. He chatted with us for a while and told us a little history about the place that he grew up in (literally). The restaurant is attached to the house and the chef that made the food was his DAD. My hats off to this family owned restaurant. You definitely surpassed my expectations. They should definitely post a family photo in the restaurant it's a conversation starter for sure.

Stopped in while walking around town. I got there right when they opened for lunch and I had the…read moreentire restaurant to myself. They do everything by courses, so you pick 1, 2, or 3 courses and it is set pricing. I did a two course off the wee menu, which she told me was smaller portions. For 16 pounds, I got a carrot and ginger soup, which was delicious. I ordered the pork shoulder with mushroom risotto, which was also very good. The waitress I had was very friendly and helpful. It is a small spot with good character. The one downside is no WiFi, so as a traveler, just be prepared for that. I'd definitely recommend it for a nice relaxing lunch spot.