I loved The Ox. It had a comforting vibe as soon as I walked in but there was a hint it was a…read morelittle special. We had a nice bowl of mussels to start but what was exceptional was my ox cheek main (had to get ox at The Ox, right?). Beautifully presented, meltingly tender, with a perfectly cooked carrot as fresh as if it were dug this morning, and a lovely mash. Fab! And kind service. Well done, Ox.

We made a reservation in advance. The restaurant was packed pretty quickly right after they opened…read morefor Sunday roast. I had monkfish and it is super juicy and delicious. The cream sauce and the vegetables were really complimented the fish. My husband got the beef Sunday roast and it is perfect. Then we shared clementine sorbet. The sorbet was tasty and could be addictive. It was not too sweet and we could taste delicious and fresh clementine.

Love love love Ambience, people, food, drinks…read moreVibe! Loved it and will go again Plus the service

We were on the top floor. I believe the women's restroom was at the top of the stairs and the men's…read morewas at the bottom of the stairs. We had Haddock and Chips, Chicken Schnitzel, and a Chicken Burger ... and Irn Bru! There was a bit of a wait, because we arrived in the middle of lunch hour, but they got us in before the time estimate they gave us. The food was good, and there was a lot of beautiful woodwork to look at while we were waiting. This is a fairly well known place with historical significance, so if you're looking for a quiet place that's not busy, this isn't it. I liked the food. I liked the decor. The folks working there were nice. ... and that's what I want when I go out to eat! Whee!

Amazing experience. Had reservation elsewhere and saw the menu while walking past. Stopped to see…read moreif they had availability and bingo, so we canceled and were so glad we came here! The gin drinks were wonderful; however, we were surprised they had a picture of Harris gin on the wall, but did not carry it! Shared the Beef Wellington dinner with broccoli side with my daughter and we started off with the haggis bon bins. We couldn't be happier!! I've had many a BW in my life and this one surpassed by far. Gordon Ramsey, your skills at flavors are amazing! Everything was perfect, right down to our cozy big booth. We were so stuffed we couldn't even think about dessert. The pics speak for themselves. Forgive the half eaten haggis, we couldn't help ourselves! For 2 with tip it was less than £200. A must try, you will not regret!

I had high expectations dining at a Gordon Ramsay restaurant, but unfortunately, the experience was…read morea complete disappointment from start to finish. The food was well below standard. The "caprese salad" was unrecognizable--barely a quarter of a tomato, no cheese at all, dry, and completely lacking the freshness and balance you'd expect from such a simple dish. It was honestly baffling. The bream was equally underwhelming: tasteless, cold, and soggy. The spinach on the side followed the same pattern--lifeless and poorly prepared. Nothing about the meal suggested care or quality. Service didn't improve matters. Despite the restaurant being around 90% empty, we were seated less than two feet from another table, making the experience feel cramped and awkward for no reason. Staff were inattentive and disengaged throughout. Overall, a deeply disappointing visit on every level. Given the reputation attached to the name, I can't help but think Gordon Ramsay himself would be embarrassed by this experience.

LOVELY everyone was so friendly and helpful! I am part of a flight crew and we had just flown in. 2…read moremembers of the crew were checking in with family and staff came over and offered to place the order early for me to make sure they got their food. It was so nice and thank goodness they did! I had the steak pie and holy moly I could have cried of happiness. Albeit I was also starving at the time but it was amazing. The potatoes and mostly the gravy well the pie crust and steak was all just amazing. I also had the corresponding cask ale and it was perfect. Very cool homey pub vibe. Small but deceiving so. I feel that they use their space quiet well and it doesn't feel cramped

Traditional local dishes (or burgers if you like) and fabulous beer selection. Located just outside…read moreof the National Museum so after your visit to see Dolly and learning some Scottish history you can cross the street to enjoy a nice meal and drink. Service is fantastic and the environment is cozy yet spacious enough. And luckily for me & you, should you visit, a statue of Bobby is out front and you can rub his nose for good luck!

The partner-in-dine and I were staying close to Pibroch and decided to book a table for dinner on a…read moreSunday evening. We made our booking the night before and were pleased that we could be accommodated. We were seated promptly next to a window where we could pass the time waiting for our food by looking at the passers-by and cars. But we didn't have to wait long. The appetizers came out quickly. I got the Cullen Skink, a Scottish soup of smoked haddock, potatoes and leeks in a creamy broth. My partner-in-dine chose the Pibroch Haggis Parcels with Red Wine Plum Sauce. We were both happy with our appetizers. For our mains, I had the Haggis, Neeps and Tatties while my partner-in-dine went for the Roast Duck. We were again elated with our choices. Every dish was wonderfully presented and tantalizingly delish. Definitely recommendation-worthy!

I told myself I wasn't going to try the haggis, but what did I do? I tried the haggis. I'm glad I…read moredid. The wait staff there are extremely attentive, friendly, and willing to answer any questions. Our party started off with the haggis parcels in a red wine plum sauce as an appetizer. The haggis was encased in filo dough. It was delicious. I went with the salmon, because Scotland has the best salmon in the world, so I've been told. This salmon was exceptional. I enjoyed the crispiness on the top of the salmon and the potatoes and broccoli accompanied the dish perfectly. I didn't care for the tomato sauce, and just ate around that. If you want authentic Scottish food, and friendly service, try this place out. They are also wheelchair accessible, as they have a ramp to guide you in the door.

This place was such a nice surprise! I had low expectations for the food here given it is a pub but…read morethe food was so good, my sister and I came back two days in a row on our 5 day Scotland trip. We loved the cauliflower bites with bbq sauce! My sister has a gluten intolerance and they had a separate gluten free menu and were open to changing the dishes to be gluten free! They were very honest about possible cross contamination but my sister said it was okay for her intolerance. The servers were all very quick and lovely as well!

This was the first place we ate at on our trip to Edinburgh and it took immense self control to…read morecontinue to try new restaurants and not just return here. I had a delicious Caesar salad that hit the spot and had the most amazing, toasty hamburger bun croutons. I also had a delicious apple cocktail that was so fantastic and so unique. My husband has the Caesar salad sandwich which was also delicious. The vibes were also just amazing here. It was so cute and cozy here and they had quite an extensive drink and food menu along with some weekday drinks!

Felt like you are going into a small pub joint but it is big in the inside with a lot of sitting in…read moretheir (I think) three story building. We got Auld Hundred steak pie and Traditional scampi supper. They taste great and the portion is just about the right size for a hungry patron.

If you don't have reservations then forget it. Tried…read morepopping in for a pint several times and dinner a third. Staff wasn't overly friendly or accommodating in any way.

4.5/5 delicious all around!…read more the salmon was incredibly fresh but could have used a bit more lemon or seasoning. the traditional haggis neeps and tatties were incredible and a great portion for two. i the banoffee pie was gorgeous. the layered crust, banana, toffee, and cream were perfection. the sticky toffee pudding was also warm and delicious, and great if you really like toffee and have a very sweet tooth. great service as well, the waitresses were really nice and attentive. i appreciated the restaurant's high ceilings and airy interior. conveniently located right by calton hill too.

The location is close to Calton Hill. They also have a secondary location in Old Town. We made a…read morereservation, but were delayed by almost half an hour. I called to inform them, but no one picked up. Thankfully, there was a table available for us when we arrived. The interior is nice and bright with the skylight. Service was so so. I didn't find the waiter to be too friendly, and he didn't go over the specials. Two courses for lunch was £19.95. I started with the Cullen skink (traditional Scottish soup) with smoked haddock, leek, potato and cream chowder. It was comforting. I didn't care for the rosemary focaccia it came with. The bread was salty on the top and oily on the bottom. I tried a bite of the haggis and it was flavorful. For my main, I had the pan seared Scottish salmon with sweet potato purée, cauliflower and quinoa herb salad, and salsify crisps. My plate was scraped clean. I wished I had room for the banoffee pie. Overall, it was a great first meal in Edinburgh!