A very unique place with tons of history. The food and service were both good. However, the pricing felt a bit off for what was offered. I recommend making a reservation, but don't expect a "wow" experience -- overall, it was just good. read more

This historic spot is full of romantic charm. I ate in the dining room and you absolutely must have a reservation to have a chance of seating on most days. I would discourage large groups as the area is small and it seems best for couples and small parties. The espresso martini was lovely. read more

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The location is beautiful and the decor is amazing. We were able to get a reservation about one month out. We were very excited to try, as this restaurant came highly recommended. We were also staying at the sister property the Prestonfield which is also stunning. The food was mediocre but the service was stellar. Rhubarb in my opinion had much better food in comparison. Definitely worth a visit read more

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The Witchery is beautiful and elegant. The light is low and perfect for a dinner for two. Or if you are traveling solo, it's a lovely place to dine alone to admire the decorations and ambience. I ate in the secret garden dining room (see pictures), but you can't go wrong with either dining room. The Witchery is definitely expensive, but I cannot say the cost wasn't worth it. For the experience and delicious foods, this restaurant was a delightful visit. Not to mention, the service is prompt, attentive, and kind. Also--the Valrhona Bitter Chocolate Torte is a must if you stay for pudding. read more

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I need to just take a moment for how incredible the duck breast was. I mean, probably one of the most well prepared duck breast I've ever had. It was tender, melt in your mouth delicious. The cherry sauce was a luscious complement and just hit the spot. The Shellfish Bisque was wowza! So flavorful! Some of the best soup ever! Beautiful ambiance. Haunting. Moody. Exquisite. Leave the bread off the order, it wasn't anything special, as I was expecting it to be some epic homemade carb fest - but it was actually quite hard and stale... read more

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The Witchery has such an amazing ambiance and dining experience. Wonderful service and food. Highly recommend

We didn't have a reservation, and I'm told that this place is incredibly difficult to get into without one. However, we were very sweet to the hostess and told her we simply wanted to stop in for a glass of wine and so she accommodated us, and let us sit on the patio for a glass of bliss. What a cool place! Definitely one to come back to if ever in Scotland again. It looked like a high roller's spot for sure. You can tell that it would be worth the price tag. Someone let me know! read more

The Witchery is all about the magnificent period rooms, location to Edinburgh Castle, the tremendous restaurants, and a charming staff. So if great history, food and people are your thing, welcome! Our Library room (pictured) was exquisite. It felt like stepping back 250 years in time. Hidden doors, dark nights, spiral staircase, and creaking floors. It's like living in Ebenezer Scrooge's house! The food was fantastic all during our stay (see separate review). We would pop out of our room and there we were at The Castle or St Giles. Just amazing. Can't say enough. And it always comes down to the people who were just so great to us all. Tremendous good time. read more

The Witchery By The Castle - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

This was a truly beautiful restaurant on the Royal Mile near Edinburgh castle. We came for lunch and it was delicious. I was impressed by their mocktails. Service was excellent. This was a beautiful dining experience. read more

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I treated myself to a Valentine's Day afternoon tea. I treat myself to everything but on with the review. I knew I'd be in town and thought it would be a special time. If you know me, you know I adore an afternoon tea. I chose the secret garden dining room and I'm so glad that I did. I later peeked into the original dining room and while it is very cool the secret garden was much more my speed for this trip. It's brighter, filled with flowers, cherubs, and candles, all the things I love. The tea offering itself was satisfactory in my opinion. I've had some really incredible afternoon teas, but when in Edinburgh I'd say this is a nice choice if you're wanting to check the place out. I'd met a group of girls in Dublin who had suggested the Dome. I'm not certain I would have canceled my booking here but the other was not available on my dates so I'm unable to compare the two. I really enjoyed myself and will probably try to drag a friend here upon my return to experience the place again. Lovely time! read more

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This review is two parts: The Hotel and The restaurant The Hotel- We booked one night at the Witchery for our final night in Scotland, a way to end the trip with a big Wow. And boy did we get it. We had reserved the Library room. Choosing a room is difficult, as all of them look incredible but the Library was an excellent choice. When we arrived, way before check in, to drop our luggage, we were greeted warmly and our luggage was whisked away. We completed check in procedures and by the (short) time we were done, our room was ready and we were taken across the street to see it. Words cannot even express the impressiveness of this room. The entire atmosphere of the walk to it, the apartment-ness of it, and every inch of the room was highly detailed, well-appointed, thought out, thoughtful and exquisite. We continued to find surprising details during our short stay and while expensive, we were completely and utterly spoiled by our hosts. If you can afford it, 10/10 recommend staying here. The Restaurant- Again, completely spoiled. First, make sure to get a reservation way in advance. We booked ours at least six months out I think, because I wasn't missing it. We dined in The Witchery section, and it was just as dark, gothic and dramatic as I had hoped. Our server was kind, attentive, and had perfect timing. Everything we ate was delightful. The Halibut was the best main at our table for sure, but everything was YUM. I can't wait to return to Edinburgh just for this experience again. The Witchery is a magical place in so many ways and was one of the absolute highlights of our time in Scotland! read more

I really wanted to love this place because it looked so fancy, but the quality and portion size of the food just didn't cut it. We ordered the mushroom lasagna which was the smallest amount of food and seemed more like a starter. Also, the halibut was good but also was a very small portion. Service was slow, and we really didn't have enough water; I expected much more for these expensive prices. The interior was nice, I guess but not worth the price. We went to Bread Street Kitchen last night for dinner and enjoyed our experience there way more. Do yourself a favor and find another, more inexpensive place. read more

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I was so excited to go to The Witchery, we were able to get a table for six which was shocking because tables are not easy to get. The restaurant is beautiful, both areas are magical. The staff is European friendly, they came and checked on us but weren't overly welcoming. I actually don't really mind this but I know some people put high stakes in the restaurant staff. The reason for a three star rating because this restaurant is wayyyy too expensive for the quality of food you get. For my entree I got the Arancini which was one big ball and somewhere around £30 we also paid for bread so it was just the one ball. It was good but nothing to write home about. My father in law got the filet and really didn't like it however my husband got the rump roast lamb dish which he loved. All together I would say coming for a tea or something would be a great idea because the vibes are incredible but maybe skip dinner and go somewhere else. I am glad for the experience. read more

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This place lives up to its name. Not only is the atmosphere "witchy", it is also by Edinburgh Castle. The staff were very helpful. The food was amazing. read more

Lovely atmosphere, delicious food and great service! They have an extensive wine menu, also.

Beautiful atmosphere in a historic building just steps from Edinburgh Castle. The food was fantastic, and the service was impeccable. read more

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We are on a once in a lifetime vacation curiosity of our daughter and a once in a life time dining experience and we were not disappointed. The ambience is exceptional. The food was a 8 out of ten - a little under cooked. Dessert - a little small but very good. Service was excellent. read more

Right next the castle entrance you will find the Witchery. Small and cozy with impeccable service. Lamb Wellington usually only for two was available to me as a single dish. Very nice meal. A little pricey but the food, atmosphere and service were great. read more

The Witchery By The Castle - Lamb Wellington for 2 to Share (Special Single Portion) - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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The Secret Garden is a lovely romantic spot. We were a table of three women in a cozy corner, with couples sprinkled around us. Service was exceptional. They catered to special requirements and made sure that we had a cab home at the end of the night. I enjoyed the asparagus and the halibut. I feel like there was some champagne too. Too full of delicious food for dessert. Reserve well in advance. It is busy and worth it. read more

The Witchery By The Castle - Cute seating area outside the Secret Garden Room. - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

We made reservations about 4-5 months in advance - when we arrived we were told they had us down but not for the correct amount of people. This was incorrect as our reservation record showed we had made the reservation for the correct amount of people. We had even noted on the reservation it was for our daughter's birthday. Which the hostess said they had record of. Yet they only had us down for 2 people not 3, they made no sense. They said because of this error they didn't have a table for us and wouldn't be able to accommodate us. POOR customer service - Shame On You! Fortunately, my relative, had actually come here the week prior to us and when we told him what happened - he told us we actually lucked out, he said the food was so, so but nothing to write home about and way to expensive for what it was. On another note - we were able to find another restaurant about 5 mins away and it was really good. read more

Came here to try the aged steak. It does have a very fancy name but I forgot it. This steak was amazing, perfectly cooked, properly aged, and tender. all you needed was a fork (knife optional) to eat this steak. But the sides were meh. That potato thing in pic was too salty. Peas weren't seasoned The service was awesome and the vibe in the garden room is magical. Remember to look up at the ceiling. read more

The Witchery By The Castle - The dry aged steak for 2. Med rare. - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

This spot had such a unique vibe. All the staff members were very friendly. The service was phenomenal. I had the buckie brown crab as the appetizer then the grilled lemon sole as my main dish. I enjoyed the, but it would have been nice to be paired with some sort of side. The fish was honestly the best fish I've ever had. However, this also should have come with sides. At least over mashed potatoes or broccolini. I'm giving it four stars because the portion sizes are small, and the prices are extremely high. The toilet was clogged in the bathroom, and I found a piece of hair on my fish. This is not acceptable for a meal that is almost $100. read more

A great five star experience! Found this gem on Instagram and figured we'd give it a shot. Can be a bit pricey but for white table linen service- you pay for what you get. Food was well designed and we enjoyed the scallops! It's a must! read more

The witchery is a VIBE it's fancy and fun. I highly recommend just for the atmosphere alone. The food was pretty good also. It is pricier but nothing crazy. read more

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Lovely and quaint restaurant. The food was very good. The service was nice. All in, it was a good stop and I recommend it.

Wow! I really dug this place. First off, the garden dining room is pretty swanky with candle light which takes on a great ambiance as the sun sets. The service was excellent, neither rushed nor aloof; impeccable timing. Then there's the food. Halibut for my wife which was done beautifully with a wonderful delicate flavor. I had the venison, a bit more hardy but equally delicious. We finished off with the Tart Tatin and it was AMAZING! If you want a nice quiet and intimate dinner in Edinburgh then this is a place to consider. read more

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Bland and RUDE! This was one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. The waitstaff were rude, rushing us to order, eat, and leave like they couldn't wait to get rid of us. The food? Completely bland, lacking any seasoning or flavor, and to top it off, the portions were tiny and outrageously overpriced. If you're looking for bad service, tasteless food, and a total rip-off, this is the place for you. Otherwise, do yourself a favor and go literally anywhere else. read more

The food may be good, but the restaurant does not have a HEART. We were very excited about our family trip to Scotland. After much research we made a reservation at The Witchery. We looked forward to this dinner for months in advance. However, on the afternoon of July 4th our family received devastating news of a flood that impacted our daughters camp. We spent the next few days receiving the word of the unimaginable the loss of 27 young girls that attended the same camp. We were the lucky ones, the ones that can still hold our daughters tight. However, The Witchery is frustrated we didn't cancel our dinner reservation with more notice. They are charging us $400 for this offence, because they could have made more revenue that night if we had cancelled more timely for them. We will remember next time to request that tragic events, ones that take the lives of 27 eight year old girls and their counselors, don't interfere with the Witchery's revenue stream. Thank you for having a heart. read more

The Witchery By The Castle - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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What a fun and fancy place to get to experience! 5/5 for sure. It's nearby the Edinburgh castle that you likely just walked out of. And, if you planned appropriately you are (hopefully) going to plan on coming here! Everything was cooked perfectly to preference and temp - the fish pie was the best we have ever had (and probably ever will have). The inside and atmosphere in the different areas you can go were formal with a twist (a weird and yet fun one i thought). The staff was top notch and attentive down to the glass of water. If we are ever back this way again, WE WILL BE BACK! GO if you are there or plan to go to Edinburgh. read more

THE BEST restaurant we've been to as avid world travelers! An enchanting atmosphere like no other! You enter through a whimsical garden alley right up to the entrance. The food was impeccable with incredibly delicate details. Our best memory from our shared time in the UK. Edinburgh is magic around every corner. We brought our baby with us who was sleeping and did not disturb others but reading other reviews it looks they don't allow children anymore. read more

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What a lovely restaurant. I had lunch. I selected the "lite lunch" and it was more than enough food. Highly recommend the "Fish Pie" menu. In addition, the Paris Brest dessert was over the top! Absolutely recommend! read more

The Witchery By The Castle - Starter - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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Honestly this place is overhyped. The food is good but not worth the price in my opinion. Our breadsticks were cold when they came out and they were flavorless. The main course was good but I ate mine in 4 bites. read more

Talk about a romantic date night spot! Not only does The Witchery offer state-of-the-art show type hotel rooms for for royalty for a special stay right in front of the Edinburgh Castle, the restaurant offers several different seating area options as well. There's and enchanted garden and a winery, but my friend and I chose to sit in the main dining area right next to the entrance. The decor inside The Witchery is interesting and otherworldly. Like you're venturing through the Twilight Zone or something. Tons of interesting witchy statues and paintings, candles everywhere, etc. The service is top-notch and professional. Our server was clear and concise in delivering her opening lines and offering the specials of the evening. We went ahead and ordered a ton of appetizers including the cured meat, scallops and haggis. We shared the risotto and bisque as well. All the food was delicious and perfectly presented. The plates are very small, like tapas and the prices are expensive but you're essentially paying for the royal experience. The Witchery comes highly recommended by most and I would have to agree. If you're in Scotland, this place is a must. read more

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Beautiful accommodations and a very good breakfast plus wonderful customer service! Thank you Blair for a great meal before leaving Edinburgh... great memories made! read more

We were touring the UK for my husband's 60th birthday! After our visit to the Edinburgh Castle,, lunch at the witchery can only top off this experience. The ambiance is so wonderful! Service was very high end! We made reservations in advance online and chose the light lunch menu. He chose a charcuterie plate as his first course and his second course was deer with mashed potatoes, which he loved!!! I had the salmon as my first course, and my second course was a pumpkin or squash risotto, very filling. We did have a bottle of wine which made this a very special and fun lunch. Prices are a bit high however, the location cannot be beat when visiting the Edinburgh Castle. read more

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Upscale fine candle-lit dining in a unique castle setting. Staff very formal and a bit stuffy. The food quality and taste is spectacular. It was quite hot temperature inside restaurant so that was a bit unpleasant. Reservations are a must and book well ahead of time. We tried the duck, steak, and fresh fish - all delicious! This was our most expensive dining experience. read more

The Witchery By The Castle - Duck - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

I came here for afternoon tea, the meal was nothing to write home about and I barely saw the waitstaff. Beautiful room and the tea was a nice experience because I had never had it, but I truly couldn't believe how in-attentive the wait staff were. As someone dining alone I felt unwelcome and forgotten. Would likely be really fun with a larger group, the food wasn't necessarily great but it was all edible and I think it's more about the afternoon tea experience. read more

The Witchery By The Castle - Afternoon tea - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

This is fine dining for people who can only tolerate / enjoy bland, flavorless food. The establishment itself is ornate and well designed. Their service style aligns with an elite dining experience. The actual server was just okay. There were four of us. One couple shared the chateaubriand (serves two). The quality of the meat seemed pretty good but there was literally no seasoning. You couldn't even detect the presence of salt. Just really bland. The other couple ordered the lamb wellington (also serves two). The flavor was actually pretty good. I love lamb so I order it whenever it's on offer (not found commonly in the U.S.). This was far from the best lamb dish I've ever had and for £95 I honestly expected it would be. The sides that came with it were baby potatoes and ratatouille. The potatoes were literally just boiled and thrown in a fancy serving dish. Not roasted. No seasoning. Just a plain boiled potato. The ratatouille I had never eaten anywhere else prior. Though I do enjoy all of the ingredients it felt like the execution was lacking. It really just tasted like a canned tomato puree was added to the top of the beautifully sliced veg. I hate leaving negative reviews. I really do. The Witchery is charging very high end prices for mediocre food. I live in Los Angeles. We have excellent restaurants there. I am more than happy to pay a premium rate but I do expect to also receive a premium experience. This is not it. OHHHH, THE BEEF TARTAR was actually really good and I would recommend it if you still want to eat here. read more

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The food was absolutely wonderful!Most of the staff was very nice with the exception of one fairly pretentious person. I would recommend this place because the food was quite delicious. For a truly first class experience, Prestonfield (the sister restaurant of The Witchery) wins hands down!! read more

This place is amazing. I booked a table for a birthday celebration for our last night in Edinburgh, and it was such a great way to end the trip. The ambiance is like being in a storybook, just like a fantasy fairy tale. The food is even better than the atmosphere if you can believe. We started with the scallops and pistachio parfait, went into the halibut and filet with bearnaise for mains, and ended with the tarte tatin for two, which was by far the standout of the night. All of our food was seasoned and cooked to perfection. Service was impeccable as well as cocktails and wine. Pricey? Yes, but very well worth it. A word to the wise: this is a very lovely and romantic place. If you are looking for a party place, you may want to head to a pub on the Royal Mile. We were seated next to a table of 6 and had to deal with loud talking and a lot of super loud guffaws and yukkity-yuks, very distracting. But I say go to the Witchery by the Castle; we will be talking about it forever. read more