My first stop in Scotland to eat. We were hungry after coming in from the long flight…read more Beefeater is sort of like our Applebee's, but with a better menu. I chose my first Fish & chips here and I was not disappointed. The food was fast and the service was warm. I have to say that I'd come back if I could avoid the damned cold breeze that bit at me when we left the eatery.

First time here and disappointed. Not a fan of Beefeaters anyway but expected at least hot food…read more Waited ages for our food and starters arrived stone cold. Waited another 30mins or so for our mains and these didn't arrive hot either but semi warm. Wouldn't eat here again but quite cozy for a drink or two.

Booked my wife's birthday dinner a couple months ahead. The staff was amazingly helpful…read morecoordinating with me by email ahead of time while I was still in the states. Working around one of our family members diet restrictions and allergies was surprisingly easy. On arrival, the ambience was classy and we felt instantly immersed. The wait staff and sommelier were great at describing each course and wine pairing. The canapés were each wonderfully tasty and uniquely presented. The Caesar salad looked like a tiny pastry with a splash of flavor tucked inside. The salted cod was flaky and delicious inside a crisp wafer. The salmon sushi was deconstructed and the soy sauce transformed in to small flavor packed cubes. This dish was a treat! My favorite came next which was an Orkney scallop perfectly seared with a curry sauce. Dessert was a raspberry parfait on a macaroon paired smartly with a pink moscato. It was the first wine my daughter actually finished completely! Best meal I've had so far in the UK!

Roe deer, rabbit, partridge, grouse. Yes, we ate Disney's Bambi and it was delicious!…read more All joking aside, Castle Terrace, a Michelin one star and part of the Paul Kitchin family of restaurants, delivers. Where the Kitchin focused on the sea, Castle Terrace is about the land. Outstanding sourcing of ingredients prepared with great respect to elevate their natural flavors. A charming ambiance and friendly, proper service round out a near perfect dining experience. The menu is seasonal. Two prestarters whet the palette. A trio of amuse deceptions (they look nothing like they are supposed to be). The best being a liquefied Caesar salad. Like the liquefied olive, this one filled with the essence of romaine, egg, anchovies, sitting atop a crouton of parmesan. Popped in the mouth the flavor of a true Caesar salad burst forth. The second prestarter, an intense, acidic roasted tomato soup with a crisp olive stick. A refreshing start to the meal to come. The starters; a stunning ravioli of partridge atop seared foie, caramelized pear, braised celery in a partridge consume. Mind blowing.. The distinct rich, mineral flavor of the foie brings out the game flavor of the partridge and harmonizes it perfectly with the sweetness of the tender pear. Balance beyond belief in a simple dish. Not to be out shown, a simple broccoli volute with goat cheese ravioli. The clean vegetal flavor punched up by tangy, creamy goat cheese pillows and walnuts. Perfect. For mains, the grouse with chanterelles, bread sauce and watercress puree, simply outstanding. Very gamy, lean, and fork tender grouse pairs perfectly with all accompaniments. The watercress puree adds a green vibrancy that brightens the palate between bites. The legs are plated separately. Cooked in the bird with the innards, it has a pronounced game flavor. Outstanding. The roasted north sea cod presented topped with finely diced mushrooms and basil atop root veg, mushrooms and a "pasta sheet" of broccoli stems a harmonious blend of texture and flavor. Perfectly cooked, the essence of cod elevated by the use of root veg once again. Finally, a barbecued and braised shoulder of Ayrshire pork. Barbecue equals Asian flavors. A crispy piece of belly, a playful interpretation of a pulled pork sandwich in a chickpea bun. All told, the deep, sweet porky flavor explodes in this dish. Dessert is not to be missed. The caramel soufflé with popcorn ice cream, decadently rich. Distinct caramel aroma. Caramel coated popcorn adds a good textural foil, the distinct popcorn flavored ice cream, the perfect foil to reduce the sweetness of the caramel. Great selection of cheeses with an emphasis on Scottish producers from the cart. Quince jelly a nice touch. Very good wine list although lacking vintage depth. Heavy focus on old world producers. Fair pricing with average bottle £100. Service is unhurried, friendly, knowledgeable, and very professional. Somewhat of a splurge, dinner for three £650. Three month advance booking required. Credit card to warranty reservation. Well worth the effort.

This is a great sandwich shop located on Dundee Street and there are a good range of fillings to…read morechoose from and they are all very well priced as well, which you would expect when you get a little further out of town. There are also other foods other than sandwiches, such as jacket potatoes, salads and a good range of snacks such as crisps and chocolate bars. They also do a good range of well priced hot drinks such as teas and coffees. The decor of the place is pretty minimalist, which is good as it can get pretty busy in here when it gets to lunch time, but the staff always seem to be well equipped in getting everyone served as quickly and politely as possible

very homely and nice staff we were quickly served and nice and small. The atmosphere felt safe and…read morethe food nice!

Very pleasant tea rooms at the west end of Linlithgow high street. Helpful staff, and a good choice…read moreon the menu.

It's my very first Gordon Ramsay restaurant experience. I have to say that it was the best Sunday…read moreRoast ever. It's honestly even better than the carveries near the RAF base that we were stationed at back in the late 80's and early 90's. The only thing missing was the fresh strawberries & cream for dessert. We had reservations for 1pm. We were seated right away despite being very early. It looked a little pretentious when we first walked in. It's a very sophisticated ambiance with an open kitchen and bar. The staff are dressed in business attire. What's nice is that it's a totally casual restaurant, and the opposite of my initial impression. According to the website, they welcome "children of all ages" and "dogs of all sizes" to the restaurant. It's a great family atmosphere. Our server was Nahla. She was absolutely wonderful in offering suggestions on the Sunday menu. She also made us feel very welcomed. We decided to get the 2 course Sunday Roast instead of the 3 course. Although, the Haggis Bon Bons came highly recommended. I kind of wish I had tried them, but the Sunday Roast was plentiful. I mean, it had all the fancy trimmings like root vegetables, hispi cabbage, and the most amazing roasted potatoes and yorkshire pudding. There's definitely a technique that makes them special. The potatoes were roasted perfectly using some sort of fat (duck, goose, or beef) that completely coated this creamy & fluffy potato. It gave it such a nice crispy coating. I know... it's just a potato but it's not. I can't explain it. The same with that yorkshire pudding. Pure perfection! Seriously. I've never had one this crispy, big, and fluffy. The entire plate was beautiful. I loved the rare roast beef with the gravy. If I had to say anything negative, it would be that there just wasn't enough gravy. Is there ever enough? My only suggestion would be to add a pitcher of gravy for those who want to use it on the potatoes and pudding. My husband loved the roast chicken. He said it was seasoned perfectly with a nice crispy skin. We chose a dessert for our 2nd course. It was a choice between Sticky Toffee Pudding or Black Forest Cheesecake. We chose the latter. It was so well-presented with delicious whole cherries on top. The pistachio ice cream went very well with the cheesecake. It was light and delicious. I'd order the exact same thing again and again. Do yourself a favor and check it out. It's such a treat, and totally worth the price. It's also in a beautiful location on St. Andrew Square in Edinburgh's New Town. My only regret is that we didn't get to stay in Edinburgh long enough to visit a second time. I would have loved to try the famous Beef Wellington. Oh, and definitely ask for Nahla. She made this experience even more special.

I had the amazingly good fortune to dine at 21212 recently…read more It was my first trip to Scotland and I really wanted to experience Chef Paul's food, as he is renowned as the best chef in Scotland. The problem was I felt anxious/intimidated about booking a table for one at a Michelin rated restaurant. Had I known how gracious the team here are, I would not have worried one bit. To point on it, everything was absolutely perfect from start to finish. From being greeted warmly in their beautiful location, to being sat in the perfectly set dining room, to being waited on... enough to feel special.... but not too much as to feel crowded, it was perfect. That's not even addressing the food which was creative, delicious, and artistically presented. I had the set 5 course lunch menu and it was brilliant! It was also an incredible value. I had an opportunity to meet the chef briefly after he meal and I was honest when I told him he provided me one of the top 3 meals of my life. A big claim, but true. (I can't rate him above my Grandmother for sentimental reasons, and he was on par with an amazing kitchen I experienced in a castle in Slovenia.) Do yourself a huge favor, eat at this gem of a restaurant!

Incredible experience. Drawing room was nice relaxing touch to begin the evening. Sitting adjacent…read moreto the kitchen allowed the excitement to build as I watched 9 chefs perfectly prep and plate each dish. Paul and his staff transformed otherwise bland local staples (haggis, blood pudding, etc) into world-class flavorful cuisine.

Mums catering ltd can be found above the Portobello leisure centre, serving a simple breakfast and…read morelunch menu, teas and coffee's & light snacks. I bought a slice of the moist carrot cake and a latte, the cup had a big chip in it. The floor could have had done with a good hovering as it was very dirty there was plenty of staff around but they seemed to just stand around.

I always seem to have just walked by this place almost without noticing it at all, but I popped in…read moreone lunchtime and got a falafel which was very tasty, pretty spicy too, all the wraps are handmade from the little bowls of fresh ingredients, and the service is very friendly. A nice little place for a quick n tasty lunch