Angels With Bagpipes in Edinburgh, City of

Searching fora place a bit different from what you might find in a historical centre, I randomly entered here - and was more than pleasantly surprised. By the staff, the choices offered, the quality of the food, everything. Highly recommended if you want to spend a very enjoyable evening with excellent food.

Fantastic experience. Excellent view, service, and food.

Expect a VERY LIMITED menu.... so limited it is printed on a small piece of paper...

We had an excellent meal here. They recommend small plates and sharing, so highlights were the Oyster, Haggis and crab crumpet. Really good ginger mocktail as well. It's a small restaurant with exceptional service. This is clearly a well managed restaurant and full of staff who are passionate about it. Well done.

Very expensive. Ate here approx 5 years ago totally different experience

The end of Angels with Bagpipes for us. We have previously visited the restaurant and had a lovely romantic meal with great food and service. How things have changed. The new concept did not work for us. It's basically over priced tapas for sharing at ridiculous prices. The concept was explained that you should order 2 to 3 dishes each for sharing. The food was to be honest sadly lacking. It was salty, small and I mean small portions and brought out as explained when it's ready. Sorry but the idea of having your broccoli with your fish gougons doesn't work when the next set of dishes was the Steak and fries with a peppercorn sauce. We were to be honest still hungry after the meal and needed to venture elsewhere to be fulfilled. Sorry but I had informed loads of friends when they visit Edinburgh to book a table. Sorry that won't be happening anymore. It's such a shame that our favourite restaurant in Edinburgh doesn't exist anymore.

Angel's with Bagpipes is a lovely little restaurant on the royal mile. Our table overlooked the courtyard of Old Town Chambers. Food and service here were both excellent, we ate here on our wedding anniversary and decided to come back for our 10 year anniversary as well. If you get a chance, have a meal here. I'd recommend the Haggis Bon Bons.

A gorgeous restaurant with bite size food and his drinks menu! We were looking for some food to eat in the area and got a table in the bar area for some drinks and food. I had a cocktail and my husband got some whisky. We ordered 5 small plates and a dessert to share. My favourite was haggis small balls with whisky sauce! The staff was super lovely and knew their menu well!

Great food and drinks! Love the small menu, share plates focused as well as the mains, everything was dialled and well executed.

A very pleasant evening with genuinely friendly staff. Regional produce in classic dishes produced very well.

Recommended from the witchery head waiter, you guys at angels and bagpipes were amazing friendly, food was exquisite, taste, portions, quality... thumb 👍. Definitely 10 on 10 experience for uz. Efficiently cool.

Small quaint restaurant with what I considered a limited menu in terms range however it offered small places, medium plates and large plates with tapas-style shareable options. Prices were in the mid-high range so unlikely for those with a tight budget. It's right on the royal mile and opposite St Giles cathedral. There's outside and inside seating.

Very comfortable, fantastic service, fantastic, food, very reasonable prices. Been before, will certainly be back again.

Excellent meal! The service staff were incredibly kind, fast, and helpful, and the food was some of the best we’ve had in Edinburgh. The ambiance was lovely; despite being in a touristy location, nothing about the restaurant itself felt touristy.

So, without doubt this was the best dinner out experience I have ever had. The relaxed ambience, the service, the venue and..... the food!!! Just absolutely perfect. 100% hit the mark and 100% we will be back. Brilliant

Delicious shared plate concept restaurant, a culinary breath of fresh air in on otherwise nice but very traditional and touristically oriented open air museum called Edinburgh. Would love to come back here for another go!

Tapas style menu meant to share small/large plates. Food was delicious and servers very pleasant. Prices are what one expects on the Royal Mile.

Great food the coffee especially the cappuccino was devine. The service received from two of the servers Leo and Lewis was exceptional very warm and friendly. A must of your in Edinburgh

I went here for the first time with friends. It is a must when visiting Edinburgh. The food was very appetizing and the service was super good and friendly (especially Leo and Lewis and the other staff who were there today). I would love to come back next time I visit!

Fun little spot that sets itself apart from the regular pub fare and lends a unique take on Scottish dishes. Our server was warm and attentive, and we were glad to round out our trip with dinner at AWB.

Ordered salmon and chicken. Portions were tiny; salmon was two slices of salmon, and chicken was maybe 3-4 oz of chicken with a half of a carrot. Taste was fine, but honestly, very small portions. Service was excellent, but the price was extremely high for what was provided. Can’t recommend this place.

We called in for a quick lunch -- we were attracted by the name but on checking reviews thought we would give it a try --- some of the places in the area seem a bit hit or miss. Our waiter was excellent -- she was friendly, made recommendations and the wine by the glass had some interesting (and good choices). We liked each of our dishes. We agree with some of the reviews that the portion size is not large, depending on what is chosen, but it was fine for what we were looking for and, in our view anyway, showed a chef getting his /her cooking spot on.

Food is so so. Huggies taste bad.

Very good staff , ans service Each course was well cooked and very tasty , will certainly go again , very relaxing place

We had a amazing experience at angels Anna who served us and she was amazing also the food was 100 out or 10 if u get what i ment so i could not recommend enough this place Thank you again

Truly a fabulous, upscale experience. Every course was superb.

Overall good food....gravy for the steak is a little bit salty for my taste

Lovely little hidden gem amongst all the tourist nonsense of the Royal Mile! This is such a nice restaurant, with delicious food and fantastic service. Recommend booking in advance as it’s not exactly massive.

Unique menu and excellent service. Right on the Royal Mile , so convenient after a day of touring,

Here's an updated draft for your review: --- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I had dinner at Angels with Pipes in Edinburgh, and it was an unforgettable experience! The beet salad was artistically presented, and each bite was a delight. The chicken was lovely, tender, and flavorful, and the steak was cooked to perfection. The food quality is top-notch, and the presentation is stunning. A special mention to the lovely waitress who served us—she was warm, attentive, and made our evening even more enjoyable. Highly recommend for a fantastic dining experience!

Wonderful dinner. Excellent menu choices and food and presentation did not disappoint.

First class food, highly imaginative dishes and sublime flavours. Service is also first class and very friendly and welcoming staff who are very helpful with the dish selections. We enjoyed the first selection of dishes so much we ordered more dishes. The Wines are also very good. Also a nice relaxing atmosphere at the restaurant in which to enjoy the wonderful dishes.

Great little spot right on The Royal Mile. Edinburgh is crowded, and it's sometimes difficult to find a comfortable pub or cafe to slip in and have a quick bite and a drink. We were so glad to have found Angels with Bagpipes, as we were tired and famished that day, and we needed a nice place to relax a bit. Our food was fantastic; service was great (especially for being so busy), and our thirst was well-quenched! Thank you!

Welcoming, friendly staff ushered us in to a cozy, stylish, informal dining area. Food was great, good wine selection, and not bad prices. Lots of smaller sharing plates to choose from, as well as some larger appetizers. 10/10 would eat here again, highly recommend!

Delicious. Great variety of food and some good wines on the list. Highly recommend

Passing through the tourist streets of Edinburgh, we were convinced that we would come across one of these restaurants that were expensive and not necessarily good because they were in a busy city. We were therefore very surprised to come across a small restaurant with good products although a little expensive (but at least the quality is good). Impeccable service, nothing to report. We advise.

We arrived early for our reservation and waited in the bar area. We got drinks and were fortunate to get our table early. Most everything was good. I wasn't overly excited about what they call a Cesar salad. I don't know that I would necessarily eat there again.

The food was fantastic and the atmosphere was lovely. Such a great little find - perfect for intimate dining with friends and loved ones. Highly recommended for any occasion!

Great food, friendly staff & lovely atmosphere. Would definitely recommend.

The main food and service were excellent. The staff were very pleasant, friendly and welcoming, and gave great advice on the food choices, and good suggestions. The restaurant is clearly very popular and does require a booking. On arrival we were informed that we had 90 minutes as the table was booked afterwards. The food was exceptional and would definetly recommend the haggis, crab and steak. The score is not perfect as we asked to look at deserts with about 20 minutes to go till we had to vacate, and at this point we were moved to the main bar area to order. This was not as good as very busy, much louder and seating not as good with other people almost sitting on top of us. Whilst I can understand the restrictions on our table and booking it would have being much better to take our order and let us have the full 90 minutes. If we had not finished by then, then of course move us. Likewise the deserts was the poorest part of the menu. The food generally was excleent.However the deserts gave little choice, and quality was actually very poor. The desert was dry, relatively tasteless and for the prices a Mcdonalds Flurry would have being nicer and better value. That was the only downspot, and will particularly mention the staff who were all excellent. Very helpful, friendly, and always had a smile on their face. Overall would certainly recommend this restaurant

Very comfortable space ~ the scenery outside the window and the sculptures in the room Very delicious food ~ oysters as appetizer, raw beef and lobster as main course Reasonable price ~ worth a try

Our first experience at Angels with Bagpipes was one to remember! The food was delicious, the staff so welcoming and friendly, and the whole evening will stay with us...ithank you!

The staff was very accommodating when I mentioned that I hope to eat gluten-free. We did not know that this would be a tapas style meal as it turned out, that was perfect! Highly recommended along with making sure you have a reservation ahead when you eat here.

There was a good choice of small sharing plates which were very tasty and a good size.

This is an excellent place to dine for an elevated dining experience. Excellent service. Excellent attention to detail. Excellent food.

Always nice to come back here and enjoyed the meal and wine .

The gravlax was perfect (and I am very demanding of my gravlax). The haggis bon bons were interesting and tasty and not a small plate (right for two to share, but I was eating solo). The sirloin was perfect medium rare but could have been better trimmed. Wine by the glass was good. The service was superb. A very enjoyable experience. Quite expensive but a couple could eat very well for good value. I would definitely return if visiting Edinburgh again.

There was a good choice of small sharing plates which were very tasty and a good size.

What a lovely meal sharing small plates! We were able to try a variety of dishes that were the perfect size for sharing. Enjoyed delicious sea bass with mussels and gnocchi, crispy cod goujons with lemon mayo, salmon gravlax and Caesar salad. The cocktails were fantastic and the serving staff was friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend if you’re in Edinburgh!

Really nice place to get lunch. Food was very good, well prepared and interesting. Service was terrific. A nice refuge from the chaotic streets. We’d definitely go back.

Style, nice service, great food

Quality of food was really good. Choice of menu was okay. Would prefer if service charge wasn't put on automatically

Wonderful small place. Excellent food and service.

Absolutely delicious meal of haggis bon bons to start and sea trout for main, couldn't fault on flavour with anything. Main however (not as a sharer) was not substantial enough, 4 small bits of gnocchi with the fish was no where near appropriate enough for a main dish.

The aubergine and Scottish crab dishes were excellent.

Crab dish was lovely and olives are to die for.😍

The food and choice of entrees was very good. Service was attentive and very efficient. The seating area we were in was narrow and there were two large and somewhat noisy groups seated next to us making quiet conversations impossible.

Lovely staff and amazing food, with fabulous wine!!

Really enjoyed the food and the experience. It was delicious. The plates are good sized and easy to share. Cocktails were amazing m. Highly recommend getting a reservation in advance though

Fantastic service, wonderful food! We’d absolutely eat here again. Not touristy!

One of the best dining experiences I’ve had in my one week trip to scotland

We enjoyed a lovely small plates lunch here. The staff were engaging, helpful and knowledgable. It was a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

Cozy place in the center of the city. Refined cuisine but a little expensive! Pleasant service.

a superb meal, with great service, great choice menu - highly recommend

The food was absolutely delicious. Definitely worth every penny! Salmon with tonka been mayo , haggis with whiskey sauce - perfect

Second visit to Angels and it didn’t let us down. A change to the style with sharing plates, lovely way to end the weekend!

Food and service was 5*, which for me is extremely rare to say! We had the best experience, and even though it was the height of the festival it was an oasis of calm with the most attentive staff.

Extremely expensive for what you get, the food was very nice but we felt of all the places we have eaten in Edinburgh it was least value for money. £80 for 1 drink each, 2 entrees each and some bread.

Wonderful dinner after a long day of walking on the Royal Mile

Fabulous meal with super service during the festival -well done

We enjoyed our dinner. Great service. Lovely presentation and delicious meal. Thank you!

We enjoyed an early dinner before attending the Military tattoo. Restaurant is about halfway down the hill from the Edinburgh Castle, which was the perfect spot with a delightful menu and good food.

Excellent service and outstanding food. My husband loved the haggis balls.

Food flavours were very good. Menu choices were limited but interesting. Portions were small and perhaps too expensive. Service was friendly and courteous but inattentive at times.

30 minutes of waiting to get a single plate. I had the chicken. The dish was too salty. Too expensive for what it is. 22 pounds for three slices of chicken and a carrot, all with an ordinary sauce. Be careful there is a service charge of around 2 pounds which is indicated nowhere on the card, or maybe I didn't read it correctly but it's supposed to be readable so the customer doesn't feel ripped off . The toilets are located in the basement, right next to a kitchen. Small and dirty, for a restaurant that apparently wants to be chic, it's shocking. In short, move on.

This was one of our favorite meals on our trip to Edinburgh. Food was incredible, ambience and staff were amazing. 10/10 recommend!

Locale molto carino. Servizio ottimo. Anche il cibo era buono.

Fantastic food and service at a very reasonable price for the experience.

I thoroughly enjoyed my food and cocktail choices. My first time here and I'd definitely consider returning. My friend and I shared some smaller dishes of olives, meats, oysters. I then had trout as my main. Staff friendly and knowledgeable about items on menus when we asked about them.

Fantastic! Love the new menu. We have been going for years to angels and bagpipes and hadn’t been for a long time. So glad we went back to enjoy a fantastic lunch. Stunning food! Will be back very soon. Thank you

We had a great selection of small plates. Highly recommended although the service was a bit slow.

What an absolutely lovely find during the Edinburgh fringe festival. Calm and peaceful but not far from all the action. Staff very friendly and a nice choice of plates to suit us both. Delicious

Nice food after a long wait for it. Can only guess it was due to the Festival crowd.

Myself and partner had 2 small dishes and dessert. One of the dishes was cod goujons and the batter was nice and flaky,.

Food poor and service slow overpriced for what it was

We were having something to eat before the tattoo. Excellent location. It. Book ahead. The staff were lovely. Professional and friendly. The food was delicious, we went for the small plates. A great way of trying different things.

Excellent food, faultless service, I recommend to anyone appreciative of fine dining!

We visited during the Edinburgh festival. The restaurant was busy but the staff were unflustered and helpful. The large table next to us with very noisy. The area in which we were sitting was extremely warm, uncomfortably so and the only ventilation means was the opening of patio doors which didn’t suit diners sitting next to them who immediately closed them again. The food was good (without being exceptional) and reasonably priced. My only issue was regarding the wine I drank. I opted for a glass of Rioja at £9.50 until the waitress pointed out that it was White. I then opted for the Red without checking the price, which turned out to be £23. My fault, but I thought the waitress might have pointed that out (unless she did and I didn’t hear her).

We throughly enjoyed our meal, the food was delicious and the staff were excellent. It was, though, uncomfortably noisy and perhaps some soft furnishing might help?

Lovely food. Really enjoyed everything.

Beautiful ambiance and setting. Small plates for sharing which is great so you can try more. Everything we tried was delicious and we saved room for a dessert to share. Plus, being on the Royal Mile, it’s nice to take a stroll after dinner

Nice Meet & Greet from well uniformed young man. Shown to our pre reserved table and the service overall was well done. Our choice of food was presented and tasted delicious. Well done Chef.

It has been a while since I ate at Angels with Bagpipes and the menu has changed somewhat with lots of small plate dishes and fewer main courses. Three of my party had steak which was pretty mediocre and very fatty. One of the tables had the gravlax starter which was a tiny piece of fish. Not worth the money at all. The place has gone several notches and does not have the same ambience or quality about it. The downstairs down room was not open and looked like a general store room. The men's toilets were in a disgusting state and we had to tell the staff. All in all very poor. Too many good restaurants in Edinburgh to put up with this. Such a shame/

Service is slow. Strange portions in some dishes. I ordered salmon gravlax. Got two see-through slivers, just enough for a single large bite. My husband ordered chicken main dish. I think the chef found the smallest bird, cut a piece of it’s breast and then presented it as a main course. I couldn’t cut my sirloin steak (cooked medium) with the steak knife provided. It was a tough chew, too. When we asked for toothpicks, we were given olive skewers. The place uses paper napkins. You get the picture.

Wonderful food and wine! Great friendly service. Would return!

Angels with Bagpipes now doing small plates. There were 3 of us there so we tried plenty of their dishes. All very tasty! And the waitresses were very kind. Quite pricey though. But definitely worth a visit

This is the second time I have been here and once again it was absolutely lovely, lovely staff, lovely food, lovely service. Excellent all round.

Had a wonderful meal on Saturday evening, the service was great, the food was great & if I lived in Edinburgh i would make a regular visit!

We often return to Angels with Bagpipes as the ambience, food quality and service is always excellent even though its on the tourist route.

Very warm welcome. The menu was explained well and recommendations given. Food was incredible, wine also. Lovely atmosphere. We loved it.