Beautiful restaurant attached to our hotel. We were exhausted from a day of exploring and just…read morewanted a nice simple dinner nearby, and we were delighted when we found this restaurant in our hotel. The seating was comfy, and the restaurant was clean and bright, with several excellent options. The restaurant is a higher end, but they have a lovely lunch/bar menu they allowed us to order from even though it was dinner time. My husband opted for a burger, and I got the Caesar salad. We also had breakfast here every morning. It was delicious, with so many options. If you have the time to order something off the menu, I'd suggest an omelet.

A beautiful restaurant and wish I had more time to grab a coffee at their coffee bar while in town…read more My friend and i stopped in here for lunch with our 13 year old daughters because we thought it looked like a beautiful restaurant. It was beautiful indeed and the service was good. At first glance at the menu I was a little disappointed because I was in the mood for brunch type of food, but settled on the sourdough bread with crab. The crab was smothered in butter, but tasted so good...and Edinburgh had some of the best sourdough bread I've experienced! The menu was a bit sophisticated for our teens, but there was a kids menu for them to order from. They enjoyed an order of fish sticks and french fries. If I were to come back I'd probably go for dinner over lunch since I think their menu is better suited for that, but overall was a lovely meal.

Service was very mixed. Slow, had to ask for water, then had to ask for water glasses. Calamari…read moretasted like they were prepackaged. And the floor vibrated constantly because of an overpowered air conditioner

Incredible brunch experience here! I had the most delicious, very fresh juice and a croque…read moremonsieur. The sandwich was incredible. My husband had the granola bowl which was quite small and really more of a side than a breakfast item. The service was good and the interior was gorgeous!

Truly excellent food in such a cute, and hidden away, setting - there a few superb French…read morerestaurants in Edinburgh, with this being close to, if not, the best. Hidden down Thistle St, this restaurant packs a punch which will be leaving you desiring more. Yes, this restaurant is really moreish.

Cracking dinner on NYE. Great service from attentive and fun staff. Gave me very mild static about…read morethe notion of serving a birthday cake we had brought with us to someone in our party (of ten people paying more than £100 each!) but eventually reason won the day and they brought it out candles and all. Fabulous beef and croquettes in particular.

In the lovely Old Town area of Edinburgh, just below the castle, we found the Alba Bistro. There…read moreare many pubs and eateries in the area and we just chose this one, in part because it looked quite nice from the outside. The restaurant interior is beautiful. Lots of beautiful stone, wood and brick throughout, and handsome, unique rope hanging light fixtures. There were tables and booths with big padded seats for comfortable seating. We were seated immediately, and started off with an appetizer of the Deep Fried Brie with Cranberry Dip. Our server was young (I think she may have been the daughter or granddaughter of the owners?), and she was quite friendly and helpful. For our mains, I ordered the Haggis, Neeps & Tatties, and my wife ordered a Linguine King Prawns & Pesto. Everything was delicious and full of flavor. I'd had Haggis several different times, and several different ways at this point. This version was a lot like the American dish, meatloaf & mashed potatoes, with gravy on top. It was so delicious, I cleaned the plate. Don't be scared, y'all! Give Haggis a try! My wife enjoyed her pasta as well, and we both enjoyed the Brie. Bein' in Scotland, I enjoyed a fine Scottish whiskey with my dinner. Alba Bistro is a lovely restaurant and a great place to have a meal if you're in the Edinburgh area.

Two years have passed since I was last at Alba Bistro, but the food, service and hospitality is…read morestill as wonderful as it was before. I had the Lamb Kebabs and the meat was flavorful, tender and cooked perfectly. As always 10/10.

We went to Leith as a day trip from Edinburgh. We came here because I liked the looks of their menu…read moreand it was a great experience! Our serve was very friendly and easy going. I got the fiery ginger drink and it was indeed tasty. I could stand for more ginger heat, but this is better than most. We really wanted to try their Cullen Skink. We were advised that it was really rich so we might want to get a small for a light lunch. We were so glad we did. The soup was off the charts delicious. It was really rich, but also had nice smoked haddock flavor. The potatoes were sliced thin and were melting soft. It was a really good soup. It was a good think we did not order a big bowl of it. We shared a rhubarb meringue. The rhubarb was delicious, but it would be easier to eat if the pieces were shorter. The custard and meringue were lovely. This is cozy a local community place. While we were there several groups of locals came in greeted the staff and each other.

This was my first real restaurant stop after arriving on the UK; a friend and I picked it purely…read morebased on proximity to our Airbnb, and we were not disappointed! I ordered the Cullen Skink as my starter, and it was 1 of the best bites of my 2 week trip; the fish was flaky and wel/-cooked, as were all the other ingredients, with a lovely background of smoky, meatiness. My main was the Mac and Cheese, which was solid as well (I may or may not have burned the roof of my mouth, but that's on me!). The staff/service was excellent - no complaints. The sign outside amused me as well; I'd be happy to return.

Yet another great meal on this tiny street. So glad we didn't skip it. Would love to go bs lread more

Quaint and tucked away, this restaurant is easy to miss. Probably visited about half a dozen times…read moreas a student as their lunch menu was lovingly put together and very fairly priced. Main courses across visits were consistently delicious and plated with care, but what I must really highlight was a cheesecake that was once on the menu because gosh was that delicious. Wonderfully pillowy in texture, and a tart flavor profile with a delicate honeyed sweetness. I'd visit again just for that cheesecake.

In November, my fiancé Danny and I stopped in to warm up and get some warm drinks, the macchiato…read moreand mocha were delicious! The location is warm and peaceful. Mostly want to give 5 stars for the warm welcome we were given. We bonded over a shared love for the Beatles and shared our spontaneous travel plans and got a whole list of recommendations from one of the lovely ladies that took care of us. I am terrible with names but so grateful for their kindness. It is one of my favorite places we stumbled upon. And I still have this list. Thank you :)

On first pass, considering where it is and what the colour scheme is, I thought it was one of these…read moreambiguous media companies. In reality it's a tiny little restaurant, high ceilings don't disguise the fact you could only fit about 2 people inside. Sadly, this is reflected on the menu when there wasn't a huge amount of choice, however - I've never had plain potatoes that were as tasty! The service feels personal and the whole place is cosy but it does feel you've just gone round to visit an elderly family member at her home in middle class Kent.

This is my first time actually eating in at this Bistro and I was blown away. I remember the food…read morebeing amazing but it was take away and I was hungover. I ordered the Good Morning Breakfast Bap which is a square sausage, egg and bacon in a bap and I have to say it's the best I've ever had. Perfect. Wouldn't change a single thing about it. The chai could have been better, a bit thicker for my taste but still nice. The staff were wonderful and let us sit in before they had fully opened to get out of the cold. The interior is very modern and trendy, and the fairy lights add a lovely touch. Very pleased with this place yet again!

We initially visited Johnston's a few times for the simple fact that it has seats outdoors. At the…read moreright time of day, even as Summer draws to a close, those seats catch the sunshine in just the right way. I've yet to find a better place in Falkirk to enjoy a beer outdoors and I'm going to miss it now that Autumn is starting to make itself more and more obvious. Eventually, we headed inside one lunchtime to try the food. Inside, Johnston's does just as good a job. It;s light and airy, there's plenty of seating (including some upstairs above the bar). We got comfy at a table and chose from their lunch menu. I ordered the fish and chips while my partner went for the steak pie. The fish and chips was enormous. I had thought, since this was the lunch menu, that it would be a slightly more moderate portion. Not that I'm complaining because it was also delicious. My partner loved his steak pie too. They run a loyalty card (although it's new and I'm not sure the system totally works as it eventually will). They offer cocktails and seem proud of their wine list, but they also offer good coffee and cake, as well as their own home made tablet. They cater to groups and parties and they run offers throughout the week, like two main meals for £7.99 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. So far, as far as I can tell, Johnston's is doing everything right.