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.

We made reservations here to celebrate my parents' anniversary, seeing that it was very highly…read morereviewed and had vegan options. Perhaps the problem is that none of us ordered a roast, which is what they're known for. Personally, the cocktail I got was the best part; a rose and raspberry sort of spritz with vodka. Simple, light, and not sweet, it was perfectly refreshing. The vegan risotto was much less so. I deeply appreciate the ambition to put something unique and more elegant on the menu for plant-based eaters. It was certainly well plated. However, my favorite part was the three cubes of Violife feta on top, as the rest was tasteless. Rice dry enough to be pilaf, zero flavor, and about 5 woody ends of asparagus. I'm grateful that they removed it from the bill, as it was largely inedible. Again, I applaud and encourage the effort to add thoughtful options for people of all dietary needs! I'll assume I went on an off-day based on all the other glowing reviews.

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!

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.

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!

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.

Amazing experience. We were a group of 9 people, and…read moreeverywhere we went they told us they were fully booked. We were already a bit discouraged, but on our way back to the hotel we found this place right on the corner and it turned out to be a great decision. From the moment we arrived, the young ladies who welcomed us at the entrance and our server throughout the night were truly professional attentive, well-organized, and genuinely warm. We ordered several main courses, all of them beautifully prepared. The beef tartare, served with bread, was outstanding and can be perfectly paired with the truffled cream for an excellent combination(took the truffled from the Milanese . The sirloin steak was cooked to perfection, and the Truffled Chicken Milanese stood out as a remarkable dish, offering a delicious and well-balanced flavor profile.

Beautiful restaurant and warm services by the staff. Honestly I want to give 5-star for the…read moreexperience however, the sea bass was really a disappointment. It wasn't bad, just that i expected higher standard from the IVY. Generous portion for the sea bass (which i love), however, the skin was not quite as crispy as I would prefer (it looked like the chef tried but the sauce made it soggy). The mushroom sauce with spinach's and beans(?) was not a balanced match for the dish somehow. Our party ordered 3 sea-bass and the consensus was similar. The dish wasn't executed as good as the description. The fish and chip was tasty with the pea mash. The burger from the Kids' menu was bigger than McDonald's Big Mac and delicious. Came with tasty fries. Mom ordered fresh mint tea which turned out to be made with a dried mint tea bag. Nice cocktail menu tho. & service was great.

I was here from day one and the staff, the service, the food all make this place one I keep coming…read moreback to. Forget any preconceptions you may have regarding a social enterprise bar. This can beat most of the bars around for having a real feel of always being welcomed in like a local. A ton of respect goes to the owner who started this venture. And you know what, it's all for a good cause. Go on, guilt free bevvy and scoff, you know it makes sense. Also... Don't forget to go upstairs, there's a turntable, remember them? And a ton of vinyl to check out..... And a big couch to enjoy it on. Just the perfect pub!

As a student anywhere that gives a discount is great, a bar that gives a discount is wonderful! No…read moreI get to drink and five to charity at the same time, priceless. I came here for a birthday not expecting much but a nice time with friends. But I was surprised how great the atmosphere is and how it has more to offer than just a student discount. It's a small pub so the variety isn't huge but it is a nice balance. The staff are incredibly friendly and absolutely lovely! The price is a bit on the expensive side but if you're a student you get a nice 15% discount I believe. But anyways it's a pub that support charity how much better is that! The food. I didn't order but my friends dos and it looked delicious with a nice serving size. Pulled pork sandwich looks lovely bit done be fooled it will get messy in the most yummy way. There are cocktails but the list is small, it is a small bar though. And some of the cocktails are well priced for what you get but many of them are overly priced and not much different than what you can get somewhere else. There's seating upstairs so get wary if it seems crowded! ;)

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

Given that this place is in an extremely touristy part of town, surrounded by souvenir shops and…read morefamous landmarks, you kind of have to appreciate the effort they put into their food presentation and service. Most places survive on knowing they can serve terrible food and still bring in the tourist crowd. These guys are serving up some healthy and hearty cuisine with a nod to their Scottish roots, but with a more sophisticated take. Everything packs amazing flavour. I came in just a few minutes after they opened for lunch, so snagging a seat was easy; however it filled up in record time, so reservations are highly recommended. The menu offers everything from light seafood salads to hearty steak dishes, to a few veggies options that leave nothing to be desired. Yes, they serve haggis, too, and I have to say, it wasn't bad, even for my first-timer's palate. They fry it up and serve it in ball form, so the taste is mild and appealing. My BBQ Lentils and Vegetables dish was beautifully presented and so tasty, I didn't miss the meat. Cocktails, wine, and beer are also available, so pick your poison.

My brother and I had the chicken, which was delicious but was a small portion which left my brother…read morefeeling hungry as we left. My husband and I ordered the burrata, but it didn't come with bread as listed on the menu. The service was quite slow so we gave up on requesting the bread. I was pleased that they allowed for multiple side sauces to my husband's Denver steak. Ambiance was lovely, allowed for casual dress.

This is a short review. But it's a good one…read more We were touring and it was pouring down rain and we needed a break to dry off and grab a pint and a bit of food. Well this place shown like a beacon and we dropped in. The place was great inside looked warm and inviting. We were directed to a table and we sat down. The service was excellent very attentive and the place had that great pub atmosphere where all are welcome and we had a great time. Food was awesome and I highly recommend you visit if you're in the Edinburgh area.

We had a very pleasant meal here in their outdoor garden area. It's self-service of sorts; you…read moreorder at the bar and bring your drinks back with you and food is brought by a server. The food was not exceptional, but the setting is so lovely on a warm day that the place was really full. People clearly appreciate having an outdoor spot to enjoy a meal and drinks with friends. We sat on picnic-style tables but there were also nicer lawn chairs, and several well-behaved dogs around, so it had a nice friendly vibe. Inside looked a bit more formal. Would say this is especially nice for an outdoor meal on a non-rainy day in Edinburgh!