Cafe Andeluz in Edinburgh, City of

Food, atmosphere… service – excellent. The food was delicious; we tried the tapas, and with the tea came a sweet treat – a delightful English delicacy. When I ordered tea, I got a whole teapot, which is a big plus. The seating was comfortable, which is really important after a whole day of walking and sightseeing. The beer – great, and the food was fresh. On top of that, the staff was very friendly. Nothing to add, nothing to take away – 5 stars from me :) Highly recommend!

We actually wanted to go to a typical Scottish restaurant on our first evening in Edinburgh, but unfortunately, they were all full. But then we found Café Andaluz and were extremely pleased. Everyone was very accommodating, the atmosphere was truly cozy, and the food was delicious. A great start to our vacation.

If you want to taste the great Andalusian sea food, do not miss this beautiful place. Not only the food 🥘 but also the atmosphere is great!

Maybe it's because I've had Spanish food in Spain, but I can't give it 4 stars. It's tasty but doesn't feel Spanish enough. I'd go back there with friends to have lots of options to suit everyone but it's not an authentic Spanish. The place is huge and it's got great decorations. The staff is friendly and there are loads of options to choose from.

One of my favourite restaurants in Edinburgh, would highly recommend 👌

A dip in Amdalusia in Edinburgh

Great atmosphere and wonderful food.

Can not comment on the food as we didn't get the chance to eat any. Visited Cafe Andaluz on a visit to Edinburgh as they advertised a lunch time offer of £15 for 3 tapas. Went to the restaurant and was shown to a table. It's worth mentioning the restaurant was almost empty. Asked for the menu and was given one where the deal wasn't mentioned. Asked the waiter for the menu that shows the lunchtime deal and he said we couldn't see that as we hadn't booked a table? I pointed out that the restaurant was almost empty and that whether I booked or not I was now sitting at a table. He refused to give me the menu and insisted I went online to book a table. I did as he requested. It was 1.30pm at the time and the earliest table I could book was 3.15pm! There must of been 20 empty tables around us. I explained I wasn't willing to wait 1 hour 45 mins for lunch to which he just shrugged his shoulders and left. At this point the table quite close to us said they'd had exactly the same experience but decided to pay the higher price as they were there. We left. Out of interest I later booked a table and at no point on the booking do you request the lunch time deal. Clearly just marketing to get you in there. On that basis I would avoid. All felt very dishonest.

absolutely lovely, our waiter was fantastic & food was very good!

I didn't order Spanish food... The main dishes are just okay and the chocolate churros are very delicious.

Cozy, clean atmosphere and quiet music... good service, they also speak Spanish... variety of dishes and good flavor.

Fab food, great service brilliant time

Good food with a wide variety of flavours

Great food and great service. NN

Waiters and waitresses were too slow

Delicious chorizos in wine, aubergine and mushrooms gratin Ahhhh the EVOO and the wines💫✨

Wonderful Spanish food experience. Came here yesterday for dinner. Some dish comes in small portions but service and atmosphere made it worth. Gracias🇪🇸

really meh - very very salty, and inauthentic, the portions are small even for tapas.

The truth is that being a place that invites the attention of Spanish tourists, you get the impression that they have literally “nailed” you. Spanish cuisine? Uffff, I'll leave it there so as not to be offensive. It remains in your memory that you eat little and poorly (4 mini tapas) and two beers, and the bill in exchange is about €73... disgraceful!!! One and no more!!

Loved the food and selection every dish that we ordered was delicious

Great service and really good Spanish cuisine with great tapas a d plenty of vegetarian and vegan options plus all allergies catered for

Loved the food. 10/10 would order again.

FRIGHTENING We were fleeing from the local food and we entered very excited, thinking that we were going to eat like in Spain. THE FOOD IS HORRIBLE, SCARE AND NOTHING SPANISH. The dishes are not made by Spaniards or by someone who knows how to make them. The "bravas" potatoes were overheated, hard and not spicy. The squid are absolute nothing, they don't taste like anything, they come in 4 and with more oil than the Galician coast when the Prestige. SPANISH, FLEE!

Nice place with beautiful Spanish decoration, delicious tapas and drinks. Excellent choice for night out with friends. Molly's service was great. Certainly, visit you again !

I decided to try this place as it came recommended to me by another restaurant that I was hoping to dine with, but they were sadly full. I was seated and promptly forgot about. When the server did arrive, he commented that tapas are best for groups, not for one (really you don't say?!). He provided some great suggestions and then completely disappeared, never to return. After my food arrived, I spent the next hour with not one server check to ask how I am doing, if I would like more wine or dishes to try (I would have said yes!). I watched 3 servers excitedly wait the tables around me, only to walk right past me as if I was nothing. Nothing at all. I was so excited to try this restaurant and the food was lovely. It's a shame they couldn't have been bothered to ask if I was doing alright or needed anything. In the hour I spent without one of the many servers checking in on me, my only conclusion was that they likely thought I was American (I am Canadian and love my neighbours down south). I caution any solo travellers,Canadians or Americans from visiting this establishment if you are looking for the kind of service that this amazing food warrants.

A piece of Spain in Edinburgh! Café Andaluz Old Town is an absolute must for anyone who loves Spanish cuisine and a great ambience! The restaurant is located in the middle of the old town and impresses as soon as you enter with its beautiful Andalusian-style interior - warm colors, elaborate tiles and a cozy atmosphere. The tapas are excellent – ​​fresh, authentic and full of flavor! I can particularly recommend the Gambas Pil Pil, the Albóndigas and the Patatas Bravas. The wine selection is also excellent and rounds off the experience perfectly. The service was friendly, attentive and quick without being intrusive. You just feel welcome! The prices are absolutely reasonable for the quality. A wonderful place for a social evening with friends, I'll definitely be back!

The food taste and quality is below average for this amount. Paella is terrible. Besides, cheesecake is the worst I have ever eaten. It was a cream cake not a cheese.

The place has nice Spanish food, but they are not professional at it The place is large, with two floors, a ground floor and a basement

Absolutely delicious tapas, couldn't fault any of the dishes we chose. Friendly staff and very relaxed atmosphere. Would highly recommend.

A bit surprised with the chorizo in the paella 😂 But we enjoyed the tapas experience so much. We ordered sangria, patatas bravas, croquetas de jamón y queso, chorizo al vino, calamares and gambas al pil pil. The last three dishes are our favourites so far. We ordered churros for pudding but no photo because they were so good that I completely forgot!! 🙈 Best churros with thick hot chocolate that I tried in Scotland!😍 The staff was very friendly and the atmosphere in the restaurant was lovely!

El título realmente lo dice todo. 10 de nosotros comimos allí... la comida de todos era muy buena. Espacioso con un ambiente n 8 fe .. y un buen pub al otro lado de la carretera para un dr 8 n antes del almuerzo! El vino de la casa era bueno también. ¡Recomendarlo!

Second time I have been here, and again the food, service and atmosphere was fantastic. Highly recommended. We had a table of 13, and they coped brilliantly.

All good but the chicken on skewers was very chewy.

Excellent but gratuity included on the bill- not good!

A great meal for a big group, including a baby in a high chair. So much variety and lovely food! The scallops, chicken, chorizo and creme brûlée were especially lovely. Really friendly staff as well! Thank you :)

Esta fue una experiencia realmente extraña... He estado aquí antes y no era así; el personal pasó todo el tiempo dando vueltas alrededor de las mesas casi cada 2 minutos. Era como estar herido y sangrando en aguas infestadas de tiburones. Me sentí muy incómodo desde el primer segundo que entramos. En un momento dado, la camarera puso los dedos en nuestra mesa mientras hacía su círculo número 30 a nuestro alrededor. Tampoco sabía los nombres de los vinos en la lista muy limitada, y si eran tintos o blancos. Cuando no nos estaban rodeando se pararon a unos dos pies de distancia y se quedaron mirando. Indigestión por pura incomodidad, no por la calidad de la comida; eso hubiera estado bien - si nos hubiéramos quedado solos para comerla. Tampoco nos saludaron cuando entramos... solo esperaron a que habláramos primero. Me sentí como Clint Eastwood viendo a Tumbleweed rodar a su lado.

I went for dinner upon recommendation. I had a wonderful Spanish cuisine experience.

Estábamos en un viaje para ver amigos y celebrar un cumpleaños, así que reservamos aquí para la cena. Era bastante tranquilo debido a ser el 73 de enero! Personal agradable, ambiente agradable y comida fantástica. Lo que no es amar.

Buenas tapas, carne de paella, evitaría que no haya mucho sabor. Lamentablemente, en la actualidad se está llevando a cabo una estafa donde comercializan un 40% de descuento e incluso cuando se hace su cuenta y reservar si no sigue un enlace específico no cuenta. Server también agregó una propina del 10% para ella. Comida decente pero ten cuidado.

Tapas sind sehr abwechslungsreich und lecker, speziell Crevetten. Sehr nette Bedienung. Ambiente sehr entspannend.

The food was delicious but maybe a bit more pricey than it was worth. The service was friendly and attentive and the sangria was delicious too!

Super disappointed! Have eaten in Cafe Andaluz George St many times before and decided we would try the Old Town location for a change as it was more convenient to us on the day but we were left extremely disappointed with both the service and some of the food. The restaurant was very quiet, about 6 tables were occupied in total and our server just seemed uninterested and everything seemed like a chore. A dish was missing from our order which was not a problem; however when he brought it to the table towards the end of our meal he dropped it down and shoved it into other plates and walked away without saying a word! The patas bravas were bare and lacked sauce and the sweet potato in the ensalada fresca was undercooked, it was almost crunchy… However the manager was extremely apologetic and was very nice about the situation but unfortunately we will not be returning to this location again :(

Just wanted to drink a cocoa...I wouldn't say anything unusual in a cafe. We were lucky and were still allowed to sit. A number of guests (it was raining very heavily) were turned away despite the almost empty café because they didn't want to eat. The area for just a drink was limited to a maximum of 10 guests

Well, I expected more. Some dishes were very tasty (prawn, among others), others not at all (spinach cheese croquettes.) Afterwards I preferred to eat somewhere else.

I wish I had discovered this place from the first day I arrived in Edinburgh, I think I would eat there every day lol delicious place and they have a promotion 3 tapas for 17 pounds. Didn't even have time to take photos

I'm from Granada and everything is very well done with quality flavour, I haven't given it 5 stars because the quantities were a little small but highly recommended.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ **Café Andaluz – A Culinary Gem!** Café Andaluz offers a truly unforgettable dining experience. From the moment you walk in, the inviting ambiance and warm, friendly staff make you feel right at home. The menu is a treasure trove of authentic Spanish flavors, with each dish bursting with freshness and expertly crafted. The tapas are a highlight – each bite transports you straight to the heart of Andalusia. The service is impeccable, with attentive and knowledgeable staff who ensure your dining experience is nothing short of perfection. Café Andaluz is not just a meal; it’s a delightful journey through the vibrant culinary landscape of Spain. Highly recommend!

Party of 7 well fed with great food, good portions and friendly, fast service on a very busy Saturday night.

I will preface this review with a quick background: we are tourists to Edinburgh, but have eaten in many Spanish restaurants around the world. We knew this is a local chain restaurant, and we had metered expectations based on this. We were just hoping for a decent meal, which unfortunately we did not receive. We had an 8.15pm reservation on a busy Friday evening. We arrived a bit early (around 7.50pm) and were asked to wait until closer to the reservation to check-in, which was understandable. The weather wasn’t the best and they had nowhere for us to wait inside, so we stood in the rain outside the door for about 15 minutes before checking back in with the hostess. She remembered us and we were seated right away after that, so the experience started out well enough. We were seated and brought water immediately, which was appreciated, but then we saw table after table come in after us without anyone coming by to take our order. Eventually I caught the attention of a worker and we were able to place our order, about 20 minutes after being seated. We ordered a pitcher of sangria, the ibérico plate and the paella de mariscos. We knew the paella would take some time to come out (given how the experience was going, we were prepared to wait 30-40 minutes). The sangria and ibérico plate were brought to the table only 5 minutes or so after ordering, so we thought things were looking up. The sangria was decent and the ibérico plate was okay. The paella came out right around 20-30 minutes after ordering, which was as expected. But when providing the paella, the worker seemed annoyed that we needed her to take away the empty plate from the ibérico plate. This was the start of the major issues with the evening, unfortunately. The paella was inedible. It was not seasoned at all, and the seafood tasted dangerously off. We decided to leave the paella uneaten and drink the rest of our sangria. We tried several times to ask to pay, but the staff were frantically moving around the restaurant. It took another 20-30 minutes to get the attention of someone to charge our card. We didn’t bother complaining to the staff at all, it wasn’t one staff member’s error that caused this snowball effect, it was just general mismanagement of the entire restaurant and kitchen. I would never eat here again.

Quite possibly the best tapas I've ever had and the service was exceptional

The food was good. Be careful with the bill!! Do not leave this place without checking your account. I trusted and they added a dose for two more people worth €38. It's a shame that it wasn't until the next day that I noticed, obviously it was long gone. Not to be trusted. Regrettable

Without a doubt I give it a 5 apart from the fact that the food is quite good, always a Spaniard outside our country is a good place where you know you will eat great, very good decoration in the 100% Andalusian style

Nice shop in the old town. Very good service.

Wonderful good, service & decor. Highly recommend.

Rather expensive and not the nicest food

Wow! The various dishes and flavor were on point. Great lunch option in the area.

Service was good. Comfortable seating choices, nice & warm. The menu recipes were good but I felt the preparation could be improved. Roasted eggplant (berenjena) looked great but was slightly bitter for my taste, the goat cheese a bit overcooked, and the mushroom gratin was a runny cheese soup with bits of exotic mushroom hidden in it. All three tapas were very runny and needed bread to mop them up (or a spoon), more than the small pieces of toast that came with the Champinones Gratinados. (A couple of pieces were however provided on request.) The strawberry daiquiri was a room temperature disaster, strawberry flavoured liquid with a slice of dried lime floating in it, though the overall presentation was otherwise quite appealing. If the chef could smarten up on technique (and visit a cocktail bar to see some ways a daiquiri should be served) then this could be a great restaurant.

Food is delicious with plenty choices, excellent service and good atmosphere

Great for a relaxed evening meal. Great food and wine to pair with great company.

Some of the best Spanish food in town. Absolutely love the atmosphere inside with some lovely decor. Food was incredibly tasty as always and we had some wonderful drinks and cocktails. This was my fourth time and I'll definitely be coming back.

Excellent afternoon with fabulous food and a great atmosphere.

First time visit to meet a friend who is a regular. Once inside shown to our table, the restaurant is spacious, bright with beautiful tiling, lights and seating, it's very welcoming. Luvly chatty staff, we ordered our drinks while looking over the menu, and you select 3 courses for £18.95. Patatas braves, gambas picante, boquerones en vinagre (anchovies) pimiento padron, calameres frito, chorizo vino, to name some of our 9 dishes. All our food was delicious, freshly made and well presented. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and our food. Highly recommend this restaurant for food, There is a luvly downstairs area with a bar as well, ideal for large parties etc. We regularly holiday in Spain and njoy tapas, and I must admit our food here was on the same par as there. Highly Recommend a Visit here : ) :)

A little piece of Andalusia in Edinburgh

Absolutely love the food here, lovely staff.

Super good selection of food that isn't run of the mill, beautiful, authentic ambience and attentive service. It was a short culinary vacation that offered relaxation and enjoyment. Highly recommended :)

Popped in for lunch, and we were surprised by the special deal they had. 3 tapas for around £18 was superb, especially as they were big portions. We all had 3 different types and shared them around the table. We really enjoyed the good and atmosphere. We will definitely return.

We chose to dine at this place again as we had dined here 6 months ago, and their Tapas styled lunch was awesome. The servers led us to our table and took our food order and gave us our sangria, olives and vinegar/olive oil dip. As per part of the Itison deal, we were limited as to what we could order, but we found more than enough on the menu to choose from. The food that came to the table was hot and, more importantly, delicious. All were delicious and cooked well. The churros were really good and finished off a great meal. There is a 10% gratuity charge (mentioned in small writing at the bottom of the menu) added to every bill. The servers were polite, prompt, and well presented and couldn't have been more helpful throughout our meal, a credit to the establishment. As with virtually every other place in Edinburgh, the toilets were downstairs and were clean, tidy.

Always a delicious food and drinks. A beautiful place and agreeable. Excellent service!

Jorden was amazing! Went here with my parents and he was very friendly and outgoing. We really enjoyed having him around! The food was amazing here✨

Servers were very efficient and friendly, treated our wee grandson well. Lots of nice dishes to choose from and i thought it very reasonable for the size of portion that was given! Something for everyone!

We stopped by Cafe Andaluz while exploring the area, and it was a convenient option for a quick bite. It was the first place we came across, and after a morning of walking, we were quite hungry. We tried the haggis here, and it was by far the best we had during our trip, outshining what we had at two other places. If you're looking to try haggis, this is the one to try. Despite the restaurant being empty at the time, the food did the trick and satisfied our cravings.

I visited this restaurant quite hungry, expecting larger portions, but was disappointed to find them very small for the price. The music was too loud to have a decent conversation. Additionally, the woman who directed me to my table spoke in a condescending tone; when I asked if there were regular tables available, it felt as if my question was a nuisance. Overall, I expected more from the experience.

They need a Spanish cook!!! The portions are scarce and not very Spanish. The croquettes were plaster and the Padrón peppers were from terrace pots, expensive, scarce and offensive to Spanish cuisine. It made me want to tell them: give me some potatoes and I'll show you!!!!!

The best night! Nathan was lovely! Delicious food and drinks, perfect atmosphere!

5/5 it was amazing, quick and friendly service. All plates of food were delicious. Highly recommend. Ideal for kids or couples.

Tapas are good, interesting selection.

Unplanned meal with family, lovely food, great service and vibe.

The atmosphere is beautiful and the service is great, but unfortunately I had pain in my stomach after eating.

The food here is great, the atmosphere is also very good.

A lovely location with reasonable food. Unfortunately the Service Staff seemed a bit overwhelmed, and when I explained that our 1st bottle of wine was 'corked' I was 'challenged' on my opinion, without the waiter smelling or tasting the wine. Rather sad, because it was a lovely Family evening.

A superb place with a great atmosphere and ambience. Excellent value for money and delicious freshly cooked food and wine too. A great location with good access for disabled people. Friendly and helpful staff. Recommended.

Delicious GAMBAS PIL PIL GF and Paella 😋😋

As most “Spanish” restaurants this one also completely lacks in authenticity- As a Spanish person. The “tabla Ibérica” was extremely disappointing consisting of a few sad pieces of cheese and embutido. The jamón was cheap and low quality. With name (Iberico) you would expect better jamón - came completely drowned in olive oil. As a Spaniard never in my LIFE has jamón or cheese been served drenched in oil, it washed away any flavour and ruined the enjoyment of the dish. On the note of flavour also disappointed, dishes such as the Pollo al ajillo did not have a trace of garlic flavour and most of the tapas were extremely bland as well. The “croquetas” were not even croquetas just fried bland cheese balls. Only enjoyable thing was the pan tumaca. Would not recommend

We’re here on a deal but will be back. Staff were very pleasant and helpful, food was excellent and prices reasonable. Cheers

We decided to try this lovely tapas restaurant on a busy Friday evening. We had a table in a booth and loved the decor especially the bull centrepiece! Our server Megan was friendly and efficient! My selection of tapas was absolutely perfect! It was also a fantastic price as we ordered before 5pm so had 3 dishes each for £18.95! We also added a dessert for £6. The only negative is that we don’t live in Edinburgh so we can’t return anytime soon. If we do come back we’ll definitely be paying another visit! Thanks all so much!

Had a lovely ‘pre theatre’ menu this evening. The food was absolutely delicious and great value for the 3 tapas deal. The asparagus with lemon hollandaise, the goats cheese, and the haddock were particular favourites. But I couldn’t fault any of the dishes we had. It’s a lovely atmosphere and really friendly staff. Special shout out for our waiter Jason who was really helpful and friendly (and patient coz we took ages to decide!). I would highly recommend and will definitely be back when I’m next in Edinburgh.

So yummy - food delish 😋. Service outstanding! Recommend for all people looking for good food and relaxed atmosphere.

Our paella was phenomenal, I immediately had flashbacks to my time in Spain. All the servers helped each other out which allowed us to be served quite quickly but a tad disjointed. I will absolutely be going back!

Went there for lunch, music was a tad too loud for me. Service was good, nice waiters and low wait time. Overall the food was ok. The tajine was good, so was the tortilla, but the croquettas were very sub par.

Went here with a few friends, they all really enjoyed their meal however I just found the food to be very uninspiring. I think maybe ordered the wrong things for myself, but then again I’m ordering what I liked the sound of and didn’t enjoy it very much. My parents love this place though and they recommend the Black Pudding dish.

Great spot for a feed, Staff are very nice, food is quite enjoyable.

Brilliant food, super tasty! Went for tapas options, only slight let down www the Spanish omelette as slightly over cooked but overall the food was great! Slightly busy noisy atmosphere though as we there on Saturday evening so think I’d maybe prefer a table by the wall but that’s just my personal preference. Would visit again as there are so many more tapas options to try! Unfortunately ate all the food before remembering to take a photo!

El sitio es muy bonito y la gente amable pero la comida fatal, no tienen ni idea de comida española ni andaluza. La tortilla eran patatas cocidas con un poco de huevo, todo seco y quemado, el pollo al ajillo era pollo con una salsa ... no pedimos postre porque no nos atrevimos . Un desastre

We had a great visit to celebrate a family birthday. The music was a bit loud and jangly for a while, but it settled down later. Our table of seven was in a corner which we liked. Staff were efficient and friendly.

All of the tapas plates were delicious- pork skewers, asparagus with manchego cheese and hollandaise sauce, scallops, fish, peppers. Sangria was delicious! Dessert was creme brulee and limoncello mousse!

Excellent place to eat with friends and family

Cafe Andaluz offers a fantastic dining experience with its vibrant atmosphere and authentic Spanish cuisine. The tapas are delicious, with a wide variety of flavorful options that cater to different tastes. The staff is friendly, attentive, and ensures you have a memorable meal. The décor transports you straight to Spain, enhancing the overall ambience. Highly recommend for a great night out with friends or family!

Amazing food! Such a great meal after days of pub fare.

Great place to get together for sharing food. Could do with some more vegan options

Really yummy tapas, and good for groups. Our table over ordered, but the food was worth it.