When you walk you are reminded of how quaint and small most businesses are in the UK. The menu is…read moreterrific. Many options and you soon realize how much they care. The food is amazing. We started with the soup of the day which was lentil. It was amazing. Full and rich and flavorful. Next the Haggis Wellington which on this trip I have become a fan. This was the best of the trip. Then the Venison tenderloin and wowo. What a hit. A whole lobster fresh and tasty. And before I forget a simple dinner salad with the most delicate and lovely dressing. A hit for anything you desire. Service was a team effort and perfect.

It's has such an unassuming look to it when you first walk in. There's just one big round booth in…read morethe back with only a few tables to the side and back of the bar. There is an outdoor space that sits on the West Bow bend of Grassmarket, but nothing was set up for that when we were there for a late lunch. Perhaps it's a seasonal thing. All first impressions aside, it turned out to be a very good lunch. We were greeted immediately upon entering. We were fortunate to get a table without a reservation. You will definitely need one here during peak times. The service was warm & friendly. Artur was very helpful in answering all of our questions. The lunch menu is limited, but you can also order from the higher priced dinner menu as well. I was mostly amazed by the fact that you get complimentary oysters delivered to your table. My husband is not a seafood fan, so I was fortunate enough to enjoy both of them. These are large & tasty Pacific oysters grown at a farm in Loch Fyne. Delicious! It was such a great starter. I couldn't pass up the half kilo pot (lunch portion) of steamed mussels. These are Scottish rope-grown mussels. I should have ordered a kilo. They were so addicting. The white wine sauce with shallots was perfect. However, I did have a difficult time deciding which sauce to choose. The whisky with smoked bacon also sounded amazing. If I had to say anything negative, it would be to maybe add more bread to soak up the sauce. I probably could have asked for more, but I didn't. That's on me. I really wanted to return to try the Surf & Turf. We just didn't have enough time to do it all. I would go back in a heartbeat. It ended up being a great find. A great experience!

Fabulous and generous portions. Our party tried multiple dishes and all loved them. I had the…read morechicken with smoked cheddar potatoes and it was amazing. Great service and we were in and out without feeling rushed. Definitely recommend a reservation

We were very excited to be lucky enough to get in. Malays is very busy and reservations are…read morestrongly recommended. We were visiting the area and decided to try to stop in. The first try was in the evening by and the wait was full. The second time was at lunch and with luck we got in. It is a pleasure! There are two places a few doors apart. One for reservations and one for the walk-ins. The place is modern and rustic, fits the vibe of the city. The staff are friendly and efficient with lots of knowledge about the food. The meal was outstanding. For a casual dining experience. This is a wonderful option. The haggis was a great version and the mash is lovely. Slightly creamy with the added flavors make it more than basic mash. The bacon and onion was not overpowering and complimented the haggis wonderfully. The lamb was perfect, fell off the bone with a deep rich sauce. The scotch bonnet added flavor without a lot of heat. The broccoli was perfectly steamed and still crispy. Everything was fresh and bright and balanced. We fully loved the entire experience!

Visited Hawksmoor while in Edinburgh and wanted to treat ourselves. The atmosphere was slightly…read moreupscale, and the service was friendly, though at times a bit elusive. Tried the ribeye steak -- perfectly cooked, flavorful, and exactly what I was hoping for. My wife really enjoyed her chicken and sweet potato as well. Overall, a great spot and worth the visit. Saluti.

Went in here for dessert and the hostess said they were completely booked. It was 5:30pm on a…read moreWednesday and most tables were empty. She suggested eating at the bar, I said we would only be 30 minutes and she finally got us a table. Wow, talk about uninviting. Our server was friendly. We ordered the sticky toffee pudding with clotted cream and an Irish coffee. They weren't that generous with the clotted cream but the dessert was good nonetheless. The decor is not the greatest here, it looks like one big room with some booths in the middle and tables scattered throughout.

Came here while visiting Dundee with some friends for the week. We grabbed a couple pints and a…read morewater for me since I no longer drink alcohol--a tragedy, I know! We sat at one of the larger tables and played Cards Against Humanity and my friends enjoyed their beers. The pub was nice and like most other local pubs, just not quite as busy on this night. Everyone there was friendly but sadly nobody asked to join our card game. LOL! If you want some local beer and a nice quieter pub on weekdays, this is the go to place.

Food was good, service was better. Fun to watch the bald bartender hitting on the two American…read moregirls next to us, but he was a funny guy. The server who helped us was very nice and friendly as well. Hot food, strong drinks, what's not to like?

We are here tonight on our first night in Edinburgh and loved it. I actually messed up a…read morereservation somewhere else (Not used to seeing two times on a reservation.) and we came upon Angels with Bagpipes. After the other restaurant (named for the Devil, oddly enough) was ridiculously rude, but the staff at Angels with Bagpipes was wonderful! The drinks were great, the food was incredible and probably the best meal we've had the entire time in the UK. We had a crab appetizer and bread. Then for the main course the kids both had the filet, I had the chicken dish and my husband had a carrot risotto. I almost never eat chicken out at a restaurant but this was so tender! Everything on the plate went together very well. My husband loved his risotto too and I agree it was delicious. I hope you can make a trip to this restaurant when visiting Edinburgh. Truly angels in the kitchen and with the staff.

Fabulous food in a very relaxed and welcoming atmosphere…read more Was sceptical given its location that it would be 'touristy', but will definitely return when we are next in the city.

I ordered rib eye steak that tasted like sirloin..it's a little bit chewy..the service is good…read morethough and staff are attentive.

This place is Out of business. I found Another restaurant in its place. What a surprise it was goneread more

This was a very average experience at a place that should be better…read more The food was good, but nothing stood out. The Corn Brulee sounded interesting and fun but is ultimately a miss. The tableside presentation is the thing that sounded fun, but really should just be done in the kitchen, unless a more deft hand can prepare it at the table. Ours was just clumps of sugar and uneven. Service was nice, but it was just not great. Everything took so long! Also, we were asked when we were seated about food allergies and preferences, and we mentioned tomatoes, yet they ended up on our plates. Additionally, upon booking, I mentioned a birthday but zero acknowledgment. That's not a huge deal, but it was noticed. The getting to choose a steak knife was fun, and the ambiance is nice, but I wouldn't go back.

Very nice staff. Location was great. Ambience was fine. Food was dull and uninspired. This…read morewas my first dinner in Scotland - is all the food so bland? According to the server, Scottish law requires hamburgers to be "cooked through". Believe him. This means well, well done, which basically means your $36 hamburger isn't worth finishing. French fries were hot, thick and crispy, but lacking anything special. Bread was not great. Beef Wellington was nicely presented, but lacking in flavor. Blooming onion and ribeye were good, as were the potato soups.

Five star service, delicious food, great ambiance! We loved our meal here and had the best…read moreexperience with Xanyu as our server. She went above and beyond to keep our kiddos fed and happy while providing us exceptional service. Attentive without hovering we wanted for nothing. We recommend the fillet and ribeye, the apple toffee pudding, and the Candy floss milkshake for kiddos, Many thanks for a memorable night!

Came specifically for a Sunday Roast. Was a bit put off about how empty it was around 3pm, so I…read moreguess most people come here for steak dinners instead. Even so, the roast was quite tasty. Sunday Roast: All the standards, but fancy. The really differentiator was the beef, which seem aged and very high quality. Great tender texture and nice gravy to go with it. Though a wee bit small portion of meat. The veggies were cooked very nicely with a lot of freshness and textures, not mushy like some pubs serve. The only weird thing is that the yorkshire pudding seemed to be deep fried. Added an overly crispy texture which as kinda weird; I prefer traditionally baked. Toffee Apple Pudding: More like a bread pudding than a sticky pudding. Filled with great flavor and a few nice baked apples bit on top. Great toffee sauce and ice cream to round it out. Blackberry & Lime Soda: So much better than those highly sugared sodas you get at the store. Definitely tasted the fresh fruit and artisanal methods.

Let me start by saying that I savored every bite that I put into my mouth at the Gaucho. That alone…read moreis worth 5 stars. The chateubriand ordered medium rare was spot on but remember that as beef sits, it may just get a tiny bit more cooked. The spinach was savory, the cooked bib lettuce was awesome, and the side salad was excellent. The "mess dessert" was mouth watering accompanied by the cappuccino and the carmel cheesecake was the best ever. The wait staff attentive.

5 stars isn't enough to rate Gaucho! My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful meal there after the new…read moreyear , luckily were able to get a reservation but we almost weren't able to get it. I highly recommend the beef empanadas, we also had the beef tartar and the filet of beef! Absolutely delicious everything is great!

I highly recommend FISHER to any seafood lover looking for a truly exceptional dining experience. A…read moretrue gem in the world of seafood restaurants We didn't take any photos because we were too busy enjoying the beautiful ambiance and delicious food

Walking into Fishers, the decor is modern, the energy is efficiency. The staff are perfectly…read moreacceptable, but everyone is just doing their job. The restaurant has lost the magic of hospitality. We were seated in an upstairs location and I could see all of the staff. They were all walking around, always on a mission. The food is was very good, not amazing. I ordered the fish platter, it was very good, but completely and totally overpriced. My wife enjoyed the halibut that was also a bit pricey. This is a reasonable choice for dinner in Edinburgh, but I would suggest looking elsewhere for fish. Others have commented about the meat, I can't provide an opinion. Rose St and Thistle St have a very large variety of restaurants, check out the scene.