Blackfriars Restaurant in Edinburgh, City of

This place served such great quality food, so beautifully presented, lovely relaxed atmosphere. Felt that prices were right. Would love to go back here and have recommended it to friends.

Este es un lugar al que siempre visitar cada vez que vayamos a Edimburgo. Con los años hemos probado algo de comida alucinante, buenas copas y el personal es increíble.

Es un restaurant, no un pub. Pense que lo era y fui pensando en otro ambiente, pero me quede porque estaba muy bien.

En nuestra primera noche en Edimburgo realmente queríamos algo que no es turístico y relajarse y éste fue perfecto. Nuestra Airbnb anfitriones nos lo recomendaron y fueron impecables. Un pequeño lugar íntimo justo al lado de la milla real. Su pequeño pero todavía hay diversión o un negocio pendiente sobre 6 mesas y el bar tiene algunos asientos.

EStuve comiendo una noche y pedi un salmon con ensalada, grillado. RIQUISIMO !Buen ambiente, buena musica. Ideal para relajarse luego de una jornada recorriendo.

Es war super, wir haben dort die schottische Spezialität "Fish & Chips" probiert, wirklich exzellent! Auch besonders für den schweizerischen Geschmack sehr empfehlenswert!

My partner and myself had a fantastic evening here. Wonderful menu, great service and an almost continental atmosphere which is hard to find in Edinburgh. Thoroughly recommended!

Vine aquí con mi hermana y mi cuñado 2015-16 Año Nuevo durante nuestra visita. Menú fijo esa noche que nos ahorramos algún esfuerzo para decidir qué tienen pero eran capaces de satisfacer todas mis mujeres alergias alimentarias (con antelación). Esto se realizó de una manera muy profesional con un muy reconfortante aseguramiento cuando nos sentamos que todos fueron tomadas en cuenta.

I wanted to book a lovely restaurant for a short trip up to Edinburgh and Blackfriars was the perfect fit. No fuss with only having to choose your main meat. The service was sublime from the moment we entered the door and the decor was simple, quirky, cosy and small enough to make the restaurant feel intimate. The food was incredible, taste explosions in every course. The chorizo black pudding stands out in the starter, totally melt in the mouth! You could feel the food had been handled with great care, which made me appreciate it even more. The wine was delicious, one of the best Pinot Noir's I've had in a long time. The portions were perfectly sized, no way you would leave there hungry! I recommend a cheese board, even if its just to share just for a little taste. Honestly a perfect evening, 3 hours flew by. Thank you.

Now a shorter set menu with a choice of mains. Its still delicious food with tastes you get normally only at Michelin Star restaurants. For example the cured trout. Nice friendly atmosphere. Excellent wine list. Will never tire of.....

...our visit at the Blackfriars was tasty and inspiring. Still my N°1 recommendation in Edinburgh.

Me encanta lugares como éste. Los miembros del personal son amables y felices y saben lo que están hablando. Ingredientes de procedencia local para apoyar la economía local.

We were recommended Blackfriars by the owner of the apartment we were staying in and we couldn't be happier! Such fantastic food and wonderful service. It was great fun to try such amazing foods - none of which I would have chosen myself off a standard menu! Everything was brilliant and it made our trip to Edinburgh perfect. Thank you!

Visitamos recientemente con amigos y lo pasamos realmente encantador almuerzo en este excepcional restaurante amigable. Es similar a un ambiente bistró francés con un menú limitado pero lo que ofrecía el chef sugiere en este establecimiento es con mucho talento, creativa y puede producir alimentos de alta calidad en una ciudad con numerosas opciones de establecimientos para comer. Era también una muy buena relación calidad-precio y atento personal encantador pero no fumador entrometido. Este es un restaurante de regreso que recomiendo encarecidamente.

I've never had a set menu before, however this was a first experience that did not disappoint. All the food was cooked to perfection, I've never heard of some of the things we ate but they were delicious. Friendly service added to the evening.

A set menu can be scary or liberating. This was the later. Everything was seasonal, local, cooked perfectly and served with a great balance of care and calm. Who knew that sprouts could be so wonderful? Perfect. Thank-you.

Visited Blackfriars for lunch on 2 December. Restaurant was rather quiet, so atmosphere was somewhat lacking, however, excellent food with varying tastes and textures soon focussed our attention on the meal. The attentive and knowledgeable service was impressive. The lunch menu was quite limited but the quality was unquestionable. Another visit is definitely a must.

I was looking forward to the Blackfriars four course set menu (two main course choices, plus optional cheese) as an alternative to the usual agonies of choosing, entrusting myself in the hands of skilled practitioners who knew how they wished to handle their chosen ingredients. In the event, not only were dishes those I might have chosen myself from a more extensive menu, but each course logically and rationally complemented the next. The hope that the focus on a limited menu would allow for extra attention to detail, was completely fulfilled in terms of combination of flavours, quality of ingredients and presentation. This was also demonstrated in the knowledgeable contributions of front-of-house, who commented precisely on sourcing and treatment of ingredients and were particularly helpful in navigating the unusual and delicious wine list . They furthermore clearly enjoyed sharing their information in a helpful and understated manner that contributed hugely to the enjoyment of the meal. Relaxed atmosphere and knowledgeable front-of-house delivering on the dedicated efforts of a skilled kitchen has to be a winning combination ... thanks to all for a memorable evening!<br /><br />Practical points: Like a number of other quality Edinburgh institutions, Blackfriers is tucked a few yards away down a side street off the beaten track of the Royal Mile. For a few pounds more one should bypass the tourist-oriented, money-grabbing &#039;gastro&#039; pubs posing as a certain kind of representation of Edinburgh and instead indulge in a set menu treat that showcases the best of the Scottish larder. Some well-chosen matching wines and/or taking the optional cheese course - both essential in my book - will push up your bill somewhat, but the £35 set menu in the restaurant and the &#039;small plates&#039; menu in Blackfriars Bar cooked by the same kitchen with the same attention to detail, have to rate among the better meal bargains in Edinburgh today, alongside some well chosen craft ales.

Went here for lunch with my family and it is a hidden gem. Being a carnivore I was pleasantly surprised how good the purple sprouting broccoli starter tasted, balanced and perfectly cooked. The hate special was stunning and the churros for desert was sublime. A must in Edinburgh.

My son and I had dinner at Blackfriars tonight and it was a superb experience. The ambiance is quirky with unusual lighting and exposed brick walls--very simple yet evocative. There is a set menu for £35 which is excellent value. We started with delicious warm bread followed by a starter with blood sausage, trout and fried Brussels sprouts--excellent. This was followed by a seafood dish with cockles, mussels and a small turbot fillet, also delicious. We then had the lamb with a host of unusual vegetables that had different textures, tastes and colours--a well thought-out dish. The dessert of walnut apple cake with cinnamon ice cream was a treat. I highly recommend this place for a well-served meal with a warm, friendly atmosphere and delicious interesting food.

We really enjoyed our visit to Blackfriars in Edinburgh. The ambiance is simple but evocative with unusual overhead lighting and exposed brick walls. Plain tables and chairs and white walls complete the elegant ambiance. They offered a set menu for £35, which was good value for the 4 courses they served. Blood sausage, goats cheese, cockles, mussels, turbot, lamb with an array of beautiful vegetables followed by an apple and walnut cake topped with cinnamon ice cream. A real treat. Service was quick and pleasant. All in all, a real treat. I would definitely try this restaurant again.

Great food, great service, lovely atmosphere! Fantastic!

Love love love this place. The food was great, especially the main (a mutton dish with sliced beetroot). Really nice atmosphere and friendly staff. The only thing lacking maybe a little cocktail list wouldn't go amiss? ? I'm being picky though love this place and will definitely be back!

Had a great meal at Blackfriars. The set menu was right up my street as I'm not a fussy eater but often prone to food envy when my dining companions make a better choice than me! The little tasters were delicate and flavoursome and the John Dory was so tender. You do get a choice of meat course, but we decided to share the partridge and mutton, so I got to try both - both were devine. We couldn't resist the optional cheese course, and then a lovely dessert. The portion sizes were just right. The staff were attentive, but not at all in your face - in fact by the time we left, we realised we'd been there for over 4 hours!

Blackfriars is brilliant on every level. The food was sublime. Everything was perfectly cooked and seasoned. Presentation was beautiful, not fussy and very on trend. We loved the small seasonal menu. Service was excellent and genuinely friendly. The selection of craft beers and wines just added to the whole 5 dot rating for us!! Thanks to Blackfriars for such a lovely meal, we think it's great that in a world of chain restaurants you are prepared to do things differently and so so brilliantly!

We went here after seeing it in the times 25 coolest restaurant's and I must say the times got it right. 4 courses which were all brilliant. Great service by knowledgeable and friendly staff in a small rustic style restaurant. Great choice of different and unusual beers. All in all absolutely brilliant. Highly recommended.

I'd heard great things about Blackfriars and I certainly wasn't disappointed. Menu was varied but clearly based on local and in season ingredients. Atmosphere was very cosy and the service was good. All the food tasted delicious and the choice of beer was also great. Would definitely visit again.

Nice place and very nice food. However the menu is quite limited as you only get a set menu with only a choice for the main course between two plates. Waitresses are really friendly and of good advice for the wine. I would definitely recommend to pay a visit to this restaurant but only if you do not have too difficult taste concerning the food as it might not pleased everyone (they do ask you on the phone when you book if you have any special requirements or allergy)

Thank you for a fantastic evening Blackfriars. The seasonal set menu was delicious, and well balanced. The service from the three ladies was fantastic, and really made the evening.

A great little find - the food was incredibly delicious and amazing value for money! The staff were super friendly and very informative of the set menu, they even recommended a few bars after (Edinburgh virgins) and we ended up having a fantabulous night because of them. Highly recommended!

We went to Blackfriars on Halloween for a romantic meal for 2 and wasn&#039;t disappointed. The food, service and ambiance were all spot on and I don&#039;t have a bad word to say about it.

A nice small restaurant quite close to the Royal Mile.We had no choice but having the only menu they offered, but I have to say that both starters and main courses were very original, nice and tasty.We all enjoyed the dinner, but considering the low flexibility offered for the menu and the time to have dinner (it was only possible at 9 pm even though they had free tables), it only deserves 3 stars.

Highly Recommend this Restaurant..Staff are very helpful and Friendly.The Food is Hot and tastes Stunning..

No se trata de un pub, sino de un restaurante. Encontrado por casualidad saliendo del The Royal Mile. Comedor agradable y luminoso y gran variedad de platos, desde ensaladas a pescados y carnes más elaboradas.Me sorprendió la variedades de panes y me gustaron mucho los mejillones.También gran variedad de postres.No me pareció caro, el precio medio por comensal estará en torno a 28-30 libras.El servicio y la atención de los camareros, excelente.

Des vrais plats de saison et de la région, bien soignés, raffinés avec du goût et du soin sans trahir l'écosse. Le meilleur restaurant qu'on ait fait sur Edimbourg et qui vaut le détour.Un pain maison pour vous faire patienter et un service impecable.

I give this restaurant 5 stars due to the delicious, refreshing food. The portions were generous but not overwhelming. The staff was very friendly-- our waitress took the time to give us recommendations for the rest of our stay in Edinburgh. My husband would probably give 3.5 stars-- he had a hard time choosing something from the menu as it was somewhat limited. I had the pumpkin soup (yum!) and the mussels with chips. He had the chicken with potatoes and greens which was on special. The mackerel looked delicious, but unfortunately they were sold out by the time we ordered. The drink menu was extensive.

This restaurant offers a set 4 course dinner (they do ask if you have any allergies). We really enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere, friendly service and simple good cooking of fresh ingredients. We thought the £35 per head was great value for the quality, highlights were the black treacle soda bread, home made black pudding and the Apple and walnut cake. They also have a really good list of craft beers and a decent list of wines by the glass. Would definitely recommend it for an informal dinner with friends.

I recently visited Edinburgh with my girlfriend for a girly weekend. We wanted to get dressed up and have a slightly fancy dinner so we chose Blackfriars; we were so glad we did!The set menu is absolutely fabulous and really good value for money at £35. I'm still craving the sweetcorn and brown butter side dish. It's just the right amount of hipster/cool; great bloody marys, modern interiors and really friendly staff. It's probably the best meal I've had for a while.

Interesting, though limited, to 4 or 5 starters and main courses forgery lunch menu for meat and fish eaters but limited for vegetarians and all a bit too healthy and veggie - I had a starter which was lightly cooked broccoli with dressing and nuts which was pretty tasteless. The only main course option was heritage carrots with harrisa spice and a sort of couscous- It was tasty but too many carrots and lacking variety. The fish eaters enjoyed full mackerel and potatoes, and mussels and chips and another table had a very large special with crab and ham. The Afogato with ice-cream and liquour was the best part of the meal for me but others went away happier. A decent wine list that won't break the bank and good atmosphere and service - I woful normally have scored this higher but the Vegetarian choice made it average.

We went here upon a recommendation and were very happy with our meal. Lovely service from the waitress at lunch. All dishes delicious. If you haven&#039;t been, do go.

Gorgeous restaurant inside, amazing food, good value! Parents loves it too. I had Hare Tortellini and it was Delicious!

This spot was recommended and did not let us down. Lovely service, beautiful simple atmosphere and delicious local, fresh, perfectly prepared dishes. Our last meal of the trip and a memorable one!

Had a lovely lunch in the restaurant. Interesting ingredients, beautifully prepared and nice setting. It was very quiet and deserves not to be. We will definitely be back.

Very creative food for Scotland. The variety of food presented on the prix fixe was excellent. Every item selected with care. The location was little offbeat, but was near the main streets of Old Edinburgh.

We had a fantastic meal at Blackfriars, food was first class and the service excellent. Will def be back

I went there to meet a colleague, but he didn't show up....So I was left allone with a 3-course fixed dinner and it was... great! Thank you for the wonderful food and the friendly atmosphere. The recipe of the soda bread, that was given to me there, I will try out in the next days. It was the best bread I have eaten in Great Britain in my life and we Germans are known for our tendency to arrogance, when it comes to bread. Thank you!

Charming place with good food and interesting beer options and Incredible dessert.

Wonderful food, lovely atmosphere, great wine &amp; amazing service. Fantastic dining experience, can't wait to go back.

As always, we really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere at Blackfriars. The chef seems to know how to combine flavours so that even the most everyday things taste amazing, I was once again pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed herbs that I wouldn&#039;t normally say I like, just because the complemented the rest of the dish so well.

Great service, menu and wine list explained well. Food great and enjoyable. Friendly and responsive. Chairs could be more comfortable. Would definetly go again.

Went for lunch on a sunny Edinburgh afternoon, tried almost everything on the menu and it was absolutely superb. Super service, attentive and great advice on all their craft beers. Would recommend to anyone going to Edinburgh, a lovely peaceful spot just off the touristy Royal Mile. Worth every penny.

We had a great meal here on our last night in Edinburgh. So easy with so few choices to make. Food was beautifully served and presented, not to mention delicious. The dining room is modestly furnished/decorated, but quite interesting. Service staff was helpful and efficient. Some challenge booking online, but well worth it.

I'd heard good things about this place from my brother so u thought I should try it when I had a spare evening in Edinburgh. Anyway, the service was great and the food unbelievable. The waiting staffs attention to detail on the menu was great and the food was fresh and delicious. Be aware that the evening meal is a set menu. There is no choice of starter, fish course or dessert and only a choice of meat for main. But if you like good food then you can safely trust in the chef here to cook you an absolute treat. Quite simply one of the best meals I've had in a long time, and the price for a four course meal seems very reasonable. I don't understand why it is marked a ££££ on here... £35 amounts to £5 for starter, £10 for fish, £15 for main and £5 for dessert. On top of that you get fresh bread... I wouldn't expect to pay less.

Perfect dishes, tasty, well cooked, well presented. English cuisine revisited. Local food. Good music, nice decor. Knowledgeable and atentive waitresses. One of the best restaurant in Edimburg.

Cuisine anglaise revisitée au goût du jour. Raffinée et délicieuse. Décor et ambiance musicale agréables. Service compétant, courtois et discret. À visiter!

Visited pre tattoo in the festival. This place has a lovely relaxed atmosphere and the set menu was excellent!Lovely fresh nibbles to start with including the grilled corn.... Sweet corn never tasted so good!The fish course was to die for. Lovely hake with peas, courgettes and langoustines. Very pretty looking too.For main I had the lamb. Tender, very tasty with well cooked veg and mushrooms. The onion purée really was a lovely accompaniment too.My husband had the cheese course which I "helped" him with. 3 lovely cheeses with a grilled, crispy flatbread type biscuit. Dessert was strawberry sorbet with lovely crispy meringue and a strawberry sauce.All washed down with a bottle of the Malbec.Great value for money, wonderfully presented, tasty, fresh food and a really chilled atmosphere. The staff couldn't have been more helpful.We will be back! Thanks!

Actually, this is two reviews rolled into one as we had the pleasure of visiting twice in a week. We'd been to Blackfriars several times before but these were the first visits with the new set menu. And it's brilliant. Really well balanced 4 course (or 5 with cheese) menu. Great selection of wines (though we generally just ask for the decision to be made for us). And service always a perfect mix of friendly and attentive. Recommended.

Ideal para comer algo después de visitar la tumba de Bobby, el perro fiel cuya estatua está enfrente, y que iba a comer a este lugar con su dueño todos los días. Comída sin estridencias, pero bien para un alemuerzo al paso, sobre todo los platos típicos como haggies and nips. Recomendable por la atmósfera y por su significado.

We had a fantastic 2 course lunch here on the August bank holiday during Fringe. The food was fresh, local and very tasty. Will not hesitate to return next time we are in town.

As long time visitors to Edinburgh---this was our 36th Edinburgh Festival,my wife and I are knowledgeable about the city's dining scene. This was our first visit to Blackfriars and we will return. The welcome was warm and friendly,service was attentive and all the staff knew what they were doing. Both of us enjoyed the set menu. I had the wood pigeon ,my wife had the lamb-the portions were just right. No complaints here.If you like flavour and a relaxed atmosphere you will think the same. Blackfriars is now in our Edinburgh Top Ten

Had read magazine articles recommending this place so probably expecting better. It was fine but just that. Set menu which I did not mind at all, but whilst cooking was perfectly adequate it just seemed a bit homestyle not restaurant standard . Had extra cheese course [extra ] as still hungry because portions not huge. Service was lovely, friendly girls who were attentive but not over zealous. Left feeling a bit underwhelmed but had eaten decent food. Not cheap for the amount £35 for 4 smallish courses. Need to book.

We had a fantastic, set-menu dinner here! The staff were lovely, friendly and provided excellent service. The decor was very pretty and we felt very welcome. The food was absolutely delicious! Would love to come back.

We&#039;d been to Blackfrairs once before, but hadn&#039;t been since they changed over to a set menu. There were four courses at £35, and a choice of mutton or wood pigeon for the main. There were no choices for the other courses. All of the courses were full of flavour and perfectly cooked for our liking. We also shared one cheese dish, for which there was a £5 supplement. This was a worthwhile addition and, for us, a shared plate was ample to try the cheese and chunky chutney. Although not full, the restaurant was busy and there was a good atmosphere. The waiting staff were ideal, not hovering but providing good service and a cheerful manner. I liked the decor, with bare brick, tea lights in jam jars and pale wood tables. On our previous visit, I&#039;d noticed a bit of an unpleasant smell in the ladies. Thankfully this seems to have been sorted. I&#039;ll definitely be back, I&#039;ll just want to ensure the menu moves on enough so that the set courses aren&#039;t too repetitive. (It&#039;s also pretty handy restaurant for a dawdle to the train station.)

We ate lunch here during the fringe festival. We chose from a varied set menu and the food was great. The service was friendly and efficient. It was also very good value for money. We will definitely visit again when we are in Edinburgh.

El bar donde el policía dueño de Bobby almorzaba con él todos los días....Un típico lugar para comer la típica comida escocesa (haggis and neeps), yo lo elegí porque quise comer en el mismísimo lugar de la legendaria historia del perro y su amo, y de ese amor que traspasó la muerte. Me gustó mucho el lugar, el ambiente, la comida. Un clásico en Edimburgo.

Nice meal not exceptional. Good home cooking standard not restaurant fine or gastro dining. Informal Service, top notch and very friendly. Set menu seemed a bit ordinary for £35. Not huge portions.

Very friendly contemporary restaurant. 4 course set menu for £35. Beautifully presented and cooked. Only choice to be made was between two meats for the main course. Would strongly recommend.

We loved the starters but the main dish fell short of our expectations.

Outstanding modern Scottish food. Juicy duck, sumptuously sticky black pudding, perfect mussels, great IPA

We felt so fortunate to have stumbled across this lovely restaurant during the festival. No table until 9.30pm, but worth the wait!There is one set menu, although vegetarian options are available if you ask. There is a focus on fresh produce and on vegetables. Blackfriars is big on flavour and the portion sizes are just right, so three courses doesn't leave you uncomfortable. The dishes are creative, thoughtful and good looking.We think it's a real find.

Will definitely be going to this restaurant again. Food was delicious and service was efficient and friendly. Really want to try out the set dinner menu at £35 for 4 courses but couldn&#039;t fit it in on this trip to Edinburgh - so will have to be next time! Starter of tender stem broccoli with curd cheese and raisin dressing was light and tasty - broccoli cooked just right. Whole small mackerel was very fresh and sweet tasting. Frangelico affogato just the thing to finish of with!

This popular contemporary restaurant in an ancient setting serves a set menu with two entrée choices. it’s a good idea to make reservations because there are only 9-10 tablesThe interior decor is minimalist/loft with bleached wood tables, white walls, a bit of grey and coral, and a nod to the seashore. Casual/dressy casual. Blackfriars' chef is known for sourcing the very best seasonal produce, meat, fish, and poultry and whipping up the most delectable dishes. My husband ordered wood pigeon, I ordered sea trout. Both were perfectly prepared and just delicious. The handmade berry sorbet for dessert was great. Also they have a very nice wine list. Beside dinner, there is a lunch menu as well as bar food. Check out blackfriarsedinburgh.co.uk for photos and details of the days/hours they are open. Blackfriars St. crosses The Royal Mile.

Went back to Blackfriars on my most recent trip to Edinburgh Fringe, excited to revisit this favorite from my first trip. Much to my dismay, due to their limited capacity, they were booked solid - not just for dinner the evening we arrived, but for lunch and dinner the rest of the weekend! Wound up popping next door for a drink and lighter fare at their bar location. Also tasty, but it wasn't the same menu as at the full service restaurant next door.

Il ristorante ha un menù fisso, composto da un antipasto, un primo di pesce, uno di carne e un dessert.Il cibo è veramente squisito, materie prime sceltissime e le composizioni molto particolari. Spettacolari le verdure in ogni piatto.Le porzioni però non sono molto abbondanti, e il costo di questo menù fisso è abbastanza alto: 130£ in tre persone.Il personale molto cortese e attento.Soluzione buona per Edimburgo se si cerca una cena speciale.

We booked Blackfriars in advance of attending the Fringe. Our reservation was checked with us early on the day - which was great as we knew we were booked and wouldn`t find ourselves queuing elsewhere. The staff were exceptional (all female), explaining the menu and ingredients to us. Friendly and attentive without being over bearing. Happy in their work.The fixed menu was £35/person and worth every penny - exquisite ingredients, cooked and presented as you could only wish. The portion sizes were perfect for a four course evening meal.The interior is casual delivering nothing but the best in food and hospitality. Our bill was about £100 for food and drinks as we expected as we had checked the prices in advance.If you haven't tried it - do so, it won`t disappoint.

Das Blackfriars liegt in unmittelbarer Nähe der Royal Mile. Es ist ein modernes und schön eingerichtetes Restaurant, ohne übermässig chic zu sein. Man fühlt sich also von Anfang an sehr wohl. Das Essen ist von auszeichneter Qualität, allerdings ist die Speisekarte sehr klein. Am Abend wo wir gebucht hatten standen gar nur 2 Hauptgerichte zur Auswahl. Auf Anfrage hin war allerdings überhaupt kein Problem ein alternatives Menü zu bekommen. Die Weinkarte ist grosszügig, der Service sehr nett und aufmerksam. Also alles in allem ein sehr schöner Abend!

We ate lunch here when we visited the fringe festival. We chose from a varied set menu and the food was delicious. The service was efficient and friendly and the price was very reasonable. We would definitely visit again when we are next in edinburgh

Went to this restaurant after reading a review in Conde Nast Traveler magazine. Excellent.<br />Small- worth the extra effort to find it.

We ate here recently while visiting Edinburgh. While we enjoyed the overall experience and most of our meal, the entrees, unfortunately, were not very good. The evening we visited they were serving lamb and wood pigeon. The lamb was very fatty and the pigeon was so tough that I expected shotgun pellets to fall out of the meat. The remainder of the meal was great and the service was excellent. The cost of the fixed price meal, a pre-dinner cocktail and a bottle of wine totaled $187 in US dollars, not a cheap evening. I would return but not for lamb or pigeon. I wish they would add at least one more entree to choose from. Something fishy or vegetarian.

We booked Blackfriars ahead of the Fringe festival. Our booking was confirmed early on the day, which gave us confidence we had a table during the busy festival - no queuing!<br /><br />Everything was perfect for us - the food was perfect fresh and tasty. £35 fixed menu - the only decision was - what to have for our main - lamb or wood pigeon? The Home made treacle bread was gorgeous ... but so was every element of the food.<br /><br />The bistro was small and casual with great ambiance. The staff (all female) were well informed and friendly without being in your face.

Outstanding food. Quite a small menu, but it was still easy for us to decide. Started with the appetizer special of butter poached langoustines with Isle of Wignt tomatoes. Wonderful with a surprise ingredient of fennel fronds which was a superb accompaniment to the langoustines. For mains chose the lamb with peas,,fava beans and grilled cabbage. So flavourful and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. Indulged in the churros with a cinnamon spiced chocolate dip for dessert. The latte was great too. The homemade bread offerings were excellent as well. Nice wine list and the server was quite knowledgeable. The wines are available in 250 or 500 ml. carafes so easy to do wine matching with different courses. Very plain but pleasant interior. The sound tends to reverberate when the restaurant is crowded, but the noise level while loud was manageable and as we came at 8:00 the noise died down later in the evening.About $240 Canadian for 2 people with 3 courses and a bottle of wine. Reservations advised. Note, the street is a bit tricky to find as it is on a lower level street off a main thoroughfare.

This restaurant has recently changed to a set menu only and the decision seems to be a wise one. We had a delicious four course meal (with choice of two main courses) plus the optional cheese course. (That was the poorest part of the meal - limited choice of cheese, no Scottish cheeses and the three that were offered were a bit sweaty). But everything else about our meal was very good. The starter of cured sea trout, chargrilled corn and heritage tomatoes was very tasty and prettily presented. The John Dory fish course was very well cooked and we liked the pigeon main course and the lamb one too. The strawberry and meringue dessert was a fitting end to a very enjoyable meal. The staff were very friendly and attentive. We will go back.If you don't want the set menu, you can eat informally in their pub next door. But service there has to fit in with the restaurant diners so we would recommend giving the restaurant a try. Don't worry about 4 courses being too much to eat. They are small tasty portions and the whole menu is well balanced.

We breathlessly arrived at Blackfriars, meeting friends to embark on a 2 week trip through Scotland. Anticipating delicious food, we were not disappointed. a prix-fixe menu, with two choices for the main was presented to us. Each course was unique and tasty, especially the lamb and fish entrees. We shared some fabulous wines, and we&#039;re the last patrons to leave that night, happy with our decision to eat at Blackfriars. Highly recommended.

We both opted for mains of mussels cooked in white wine and garlic and fries. The food was good but I could not taste the garlic in the sauce. The last time we came the main courses were excellent. For dessert I had churros which were amazing.

Brilliant, casual, happy dinner. So sorry we couldn&#039;t go a second night. Kudos to the staff and chef and owners.

This place is really worth a visit! The service is very very nice and helpful, and the food was top notch for its reasonable price range. The presentation was delicate, and I think the chutney we got along the cheese was one to remember. We even got the recipe!

The staff were friendly and informative. The menu was unusual but very tasty. We had a lovely meal in a lovely restaurant. Highly recommended!

Beautifully presented tasting menu, appetising starters and fish course and succulent meats - I had the mutton. Great sweets too, though the cheese option was rather meagre. Good wine list, not outrageously priced. Expensive, but worth it

This could easily turn out to be our favourite Edinburgh restaurant. Every one of the 5 small and beautifully put together courses in a set menu was utterly delicious. Service was informative, friendly and enthusiatic. Thoroughly recommend (or maybe we should keep this gem to ourselves!)

Порции очень большие, особенно у основных блюд. Их удобно шерить — заказать по одному и пробовать все, если идешь большой компанией. Неплохие коктейли

The food from start to finish was not enjoyed by three out of four at our table. The menu could definitely use some revising. I am sure the quality was good, but the taste was not there.

Accidentally walking into its neighbour bar, I am politely informed that the restaurant is next door. But the bar looks so inviting... and it has a wee lit beer garden in the back. Next time!Cheerfully greeted next door, we are lead to our table and decided on our food. A simple menu (5 appetizers, 5 mains and 5 desserts). Our appetizers are apparently "running late" (a mere 20 mins or so...) so they offer us a complimentary half carafe of wine - very generous and unexpected. All the food is so fresh tasting, and the plating is done so well that it looks so non-fussed and inviting to eat. Everything was delicious - great selection of wine and beers (interesting flavours). I have already recommended this one to many people! Thank you, Blackfriars!

We had made reservations for a group which eventually became too big so that Blackfriars could no longer host us. However, they searched another restaurant of equal standard for us and - paid for the first round of drinks! Very generous offer! Thank you Georgie.

Delicious food, friendly service, simple "earth-friendly" decor: overall a tasty, delightful evening.

Excellent food and the chef was able to accommodate my onion intolerance even though I only called a couple of hours before the booking. Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff and a lovely intimate interior made for a lovely evening.<br /><br />Great restaurant, would certainly go again.

This is a real gem of a place, the set menu was great value and serious quality. We ate at The Kitchin the night before, and this place was a vastly superior meal, especially when you consider the price. It&#039;s the little things that stand out, like a tender crayfish tail, the most beautifully delicate home cured trout, and luxurious freshly baked bread and butter. Outstanding. Great service, too.

we booked table for 730pm Sat in advance for this good ranking restaurant. however, we arrives early around 645pm. Though the restaurant is open, but the waitress insisted that we can only sit in their bar next door but not the restaurant or we shall wait till 730pm seating. we don't wanna drink so we just wandering around and back again 730pm. When we seated we found there's another stringent rule saying that each person has to order at least 1 main course. (this is the only restaurant we saw such stringent rule during our 2 wks trip in UK with lots of fancy restaurant visiting). We originally plan just have 2 main plus some starter to share given the usual large portion of UK dish. Then we end up ordering 4 main + 1 salad. What's even worse is that there's no many selection of main and the waitress saying since they only have 1 chef that night it's better for us to order same dish to avoid long waiting. last, several dish on the menu are out of stock (it's just 730am and we are just part of 1st batch clients). the flavor of dish is good but the fish of my friend is too salty. It's also a bit overpriced. the decoration is quite unique. service is inconsistent, one waitress is very friendly and helpful but the other is just opposite.

This little restaurant is something special and it starts with the wonderful staff. Fun, friendly and extremely knowledgable they really set the tone. Although little help was needed with the menu it was great for a couple of Antipodeans to have such in depth advice on unfamiliar wines and the excellent local craft beer. The current set course menu of delicious seasonal treats was a delight from start to finish. And don't be fooled by the somewhat pared back descriptions. The grilled corn appetiser came with a delicious brown butter and was simply a taste sensation. All meat and fish were perfectly cooked and the elderflower ice cream with meringue shards and gooseberry curd was the perfect end to a summer meal. We just wish this was our local ,,,,,

We visited this establishment based on Tripadvisor reviews and were greatly disappointed. Admittedly, we limited ourselves to the bar and its food, but shouldn't it be of equal quality? We had a steak roll, grilled corn, potatoes and chorizo and a pork pie. Of these, the corn was the freshest and tastiest. The park pie was rock hard. The steak roll was all roll. And so on. Don't bother.

Autant le restaurant que son bar qui est à côté sont top ! Menu unique qui en vaut la peine. L'endroit est très agréable et très calme. Les serveuses sont très aimables et efficaces. Je conseille cet endroit pour un dîner en couple.