We dined just after they opened for diner service on a Monday. As the first (and only for a minute…read morethere!) diners, the service was great. We started with the olives + bread and carpaccio. Carpaccio was hard to eat because it appeared to be a single piece rather than sliced, which I'm used to. Between the four of us we had the steak, hake fillet, risotto, and potato and leek soup. Everything was solid. Nothing blew us away but it was a great meal overall. And OMG the sticky pudding for dessert was incredible! Highly recommend.

I can't believe First Coast hasn't been reviewed more. It's one of the best places to eat in…read moreEdinburgh! With its nautical decor and lovely restaurant space, it stands out for the better on Dalry Road. The staff are friendly, attentive and although it's normally fairly busy, there's a relaxed atmosphere. Their menu is impeccable and also slightly more unusual than some of the Scottish fayre you find served up in Scotland's capital. They do a great sirloin steak in here made with Aberdeen Angus, but there are also some more unusual options that you don't see on menu's often, such as Middle Eastern platters. It is highly acclaimed by Edinburgh critics and with its veggie, Thai and other such exotic options, a very unusual and great dining experience. Not to be missed.

This place is PERFECT as a comfy meet-up spot. Hot drinks, tasty food, cozy desserts, and a cute…read moreand sweet atmosphere--it's all good. And we left with full bellies, even though we only spent about 15 each! So, the food. YUM. We had some trouble deciding which of the menu items looked tastiest (we'll totally be back to try more options!), but she landed on the steak & ale pie, and i had the black pudding, tomato, & chorizo pie. Both were delicious--so tasty and satisfying! The chips that came with them (sweet potato for her, skin on for me) were perfect, and the mac & cheese side we split was also totally indulgent. We had sticky toffee pudding and a brownie for dessert, and those were so good they vanished pretty quickly even though we were already stuffed! We also got lucky and got to taste some of their soup of the day AND some fudge--both were heavenly. I'll be going back just to have some more of that soup, for sure. We both were really pleasantly surprised at how good the serving sizes were; I know I went in pretty hungry, and I came out COMPLETELY satiated. To top it all off, the waitress was an absolute delight. She was so sweet and patient, and she really went out of her way to spoil us! It almost felt like being at a friend's place. I'm really surprised I couldn't find any reviews on this place! It's such a treasure; we're really, really glad we gave it a try. I'll definitely be back. :)

Fantastic wee place full of character and appeal. Great for a coffee and a chat and the staff are…read morealwats friendly and go out their way to make things for you, even if they aren't on the menu. I could sit all day reading the paper, eating cake and drinking coffee! :-)

The food was impeccable, with hefty portions and excellent service. Big smiles from the staff, but…read morewith enough space to eat in peace. A very warm and welcoming atmosphere, and I often recommend this restaurant to my friends, as it is fairly priced. Being students, this is a big point of contention when choosing to go out, but a homey feel and good hot food is always promised at such a reasonable price which is lovely. I have had a wonderful evening, and a special thanks to Jack and Jade, who were the members of staff who stood out for their love of customer satisfaction and cheerful nature. In my opinion, the best Toby Carvery in Edinburgh, and I will be back very soon.

Great will call again. Good food clean and neat. Of today it's my birthday hope to enjoy again…read morewith hubby and son.

Was looking for high tea while in Edinburgh and was very glad I picked The Ivy on the Square. It's…read morea bit past the National Gallery and in New Town (as opposed to Old Town). Ambiance was super cute and upstairs even cuter I think (we were seated downstairs) and service was excellent. - Afternoon tea - 5/5 and I've been to had 50 or more high teas in my life in places such as London, Hong Kong, NYC, San Francisco, Honolulu... What was great about this high teas was the unlimited tea and coffee and they had many dairy milk alternatives: soy, oat, almond which is very unusual and appreciated! I had: - iced vanilla turmeric lychee matcha - 5/5 so delicious! And so unusual! - The Ivy English breakfast tea - 4/5 solid tea offering - truffle chicken salad sandwich on small roll - 5/5 - egg salad on wheat bread - 5/5 - smoked salmon on cream cheese on top of pastry puff pastry - gave this to my husband who downed it in a second so must have been good! - two raisin scones - 5/5 delicious! With clotted cream and strawberry jam - lemon poppyseed muffin - 4/5, husband ate it, was a little too sweet for me but super cute with bee on top - raspberry crème brulee - 4/5, solid offering - chocolate mousse in a pot - 5/5 super adorable presentation of the dessert in a little flower pot with chocolate cookie crumble "dirt" and mint leaves as the "plant" I almost didn't want to eat it! For all of this the price was very reasonable and my husband who does not appreciate high teas could order his beer and some smoked salmon off the à la carte menu. I highly recommend The Ivy on The Square for high teas!

A couple of our traveling companions tried the Ivy in Dublin. The Edinburgh location was close to…read moreour hotel. Service from hostess to chef was excellent. I have to say that at least every restaurant we ate in the first question from servers are there any allergies? Every restaurant was super accommodating with an unusual allergy. Food was excellent and the drinks were on point. Great experience and highly recommend The Ivy.

We are here tonight on our first night in Edinburgh and loved it. I actually messed up a…read morereservation somewhere else (Not used to seeing two times on a reservation.) and we came upon Angels with Bagpipes. After the other restaurant (named for the Devil, oddly enough) was ridiculously rude, but the staff at Angels with Bagpipes was wonderful! The drinks were great, the food was incredible and probably the best meal we've had the entire time in the UK. We had a crab appetizer and bread. Then for the main course the kids both had the filet, I had the chicken dish and my husband had a carrot risotto. I almost never eat chicken out at a restaurant but this was so tender! Everything on the plate went together very well. My husband loved his risotto too and I agree it was delicious. I hope you can make a trip to this restaurant when visiting Edinburgh. Truly angels in the kitchen and with the staff.

The most incredible seafood chowder I've ever had. Such a fun Irish bar! Would definitely go back…read more Service was also great!

We visited Grazing using a voucher we had, and for the amount we paid for the voucher, the meal was…read morefor sure worth it. However, if we visited again paying full price we would probably reconsider. Yes, the food was great but even for a 'tasting menu' the portions were minute and would honestly say lacking the punch of a typical testing menu experience. The restaurant was very quiet when we visited, so the atmosphere wasn't there but I'm sure this would change on a busy evening.

Absolute great service food in a relaxed and elegant dining room. We started with Marks snacks,…read moretomato burrata and soft shell crab. Each course was beautifully presented, exceptionally delicious and perfectly portioned. We also ordered the beef Wellington and Sole. The entree's were beyond our expectations We ended the evening with the raspberry Choux Bun. The bun was not my favorite but is was lovely and the raspberries shined. Otherwise and absolutely perfect meal. Service was attentive and caring. We felt well cared for by the entire team. Highly recommend!

Super cozy cafe with good food & extraordinary employees. We are from Puerto Rico, and were…read morereturning from Skye. We were hungry & casually saw this place along the road. So happy we stopped by ! Keep up the good job, guys !

Lovely airy restaurant with a well balanced and varied menu. We all (5 of us) have different…read moredietary needs and we all found something enjoyable at the restaurant. It was all fresh and full of flavor. The staff were great too!

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

While traveling in Edinburgh, my friends and I decided to try Scott's Kitchen for breakfast,…read morelocated on the Upper Bow of Victoria Street. It ended up being one of my favorite breakfasts in Edinburgh! For my main, I ordered the eggs Benedict with bacon, and it was absolutely delicious. It truly exceeded my expectations. The coffee was also great. I ordered an Americano and indulged in a few mimosas as well. My friends and I had such a great time. Between the excellent service, delicious food, and charming location, it was a wonderful experience all around. Highly recommend stopping by for breakfast if you're in Edinburgh!

Service was great. It was nice to eat outside looking over Victoria street. The food is of great…read morequality and reasonable prices. The haggis was delightful. The Cullen skink was good but you need to like smoked fish to truly enjoy it.

The oldest Pub in Edinburgh, is a little bit outside of Edinburgh. Busy, so make a reservation, but…read morenot as crowded as downtown or old town. We shared the "Our Sharing Roast Experience for Two" and everything was perfectly cooked, delicious and there was more food than we could finish. Highly recommend, worth the price. Very friendly staff. Love the historic decor and ambiance. Absolutely worth the trip out of town. I'll definitely be back if ever back in town!

Looking for an opportunity to eat and drink in the oldest public house in Scotland? Want to dine…read morewhere Queen Elizabeth did? Then this is the place. It's the oldest public house in Scotland and worth the journey outside Edinburgh to visit. The interior is warm, welcoming and friendly. It's quiet and relaxing. The service is impressive and the selection of food and beverages are top notch. If you can find it, I recommend you spend time exploring and enjoying it.