Cafe Maison in Edinburgh, City of

We were in Edinburgh for six days, celebrating our 51st Wedding Anniversary and chose Eòrna for a special night out; it turned out to be our best meal during a 16-day trip around Great Britain and France! The restaurant is essentially two guy friends who do it all---one is the chef, the other is the sommerlier. They do everything from set-up to clean-up. The restaurant only seats 12 persons and is a hard-to-get reservation but totally worth the effort. The night we were there, they featured an eight-course meal plus wine pairings (optional) that was prepared right before your eyes, while you are seated at a long, somewhat "U-shaped" bar. Brian, who is the chef, works throughout the evening and engages guests in conversation, but is not instrusive; he welcomes questions and offers information about each course as it is served. Glenn is the sommelier--very knowledgable about wines and able to make excellent recommendations whether you choose the wine pairings or not---wines are also available by-the-glass or bottle. Both Brian and Glenn serve the courses, and Glenn doubles in-between courses as a sort of host, engaging guests to the extent that is appropriate; he is never instrusive, but yet quite interesting to speak with, especially about food and wines. One of the things that makes Eòrna special is that--first--the food is a work of art! Every course is beautifully presented, along with a brief explanation. And--secondly--Brian manages to pull off something that a lot of tasting menu-type chefs cannot do: he prepares dishes that not only LOOK good, but also TASTE good! This is a team that manages to do both, which is a rarity. We have had disappointing experiences in the past where you "tasted" the food first with your eyes, but then--on the tongue--the actual taste was a disappointment. This is NOT that place! We highly recommend Eòrna! It's a gem on the food scene in Edinburgh and the UK!

We really enjoyed our visit. We had the 5 course tasting menu. Every course was delicious. We particularly liked how fresh and light the dishes were. We will be back!

It really is so great to have such a lovely restaurant in the area. Wonderful.

Wonderful dinner in cozy setting. Chicken with forestiere sauce and chicken with blue cheese sauce cooked to perfection and served with fantastic roasted potatoes. A side of sautés carrots and zucchini were wonderful. Will return. Friendly service, reasonable pricing.

Beautiful hotel. Like a Maze, but all part of the Adventure. Car park at rear, Lyndnoch 0lace Lane at the very bottom. Tight entrance! Staff helpful and Beautiful interior. Haymarket Station and Tramline a short walk away to allow easy access into thd City Centre or out!