Condita in Edinburgh, City of

Intimate fine-dining, quintessential. It's not every day that one has a chance to dine at a Michelin rosette restaurant, at least for me. I am very grateful to have had experience at Condita; what could have been an intimidating night alone, service took well-care of me. Since every menu is new each night, if I mentioned my favorite, it may not even be made again. I'm not a huge fanatic of sweetmeats, but after a one particular course, I suddenly like venison heart. Well worth the price, especially with the wine pairing. I'm so happy I treated myself, and am grateful for their hospitality.

This is a difficult review to write. There is not sufficient surprise element in the menu to qualify calling it a surprise tasting menu. Food was good, not great, lack of good temperature for winter dishes, beautifully presented but lack of original form of ingredients to give textures. Portions are SMALL. Even as a solo diner, I had all the bread to myself, I still felt there was a void in my stomach after the meal. The mains, cod and partridge, were warm, not as hot as I would have hoped for winter dishes or for mains, and fairly small, too. No non-alcoholic beverage to choose from, opted for their recommended sparkling tea and then fresh mint tea after dinner, just averaged and not impressed. Taking into account the price tag of over £200 per person, I would struggle to give even 4 stars for value for money. Not a fan of hand-drawn menu and temporary pop-up venue interior, the gimmick did not work creating a cold setting with a lot of hard surfaces especially at this time of the year. The semi-open kitchen concept to make the working chef visible was an interesting setup but leaving the food too long on the presentation table meant food was meant to be served chilled. Without some proper heat, food was not able to release their natural aroma on the table.

We immediately knew we were in safe hands when we walked in from the bitterly cold evening. The welcome, the decor, the furniture, the music and the whole feel of the place exuded a restrained confidence, competence, style and good taste. We were delighted but not surprised to discover, as the tasting menu proceeded, that the food reflected the same qualities. Quality ingredients perfectly cooked and beautifully presented are the starting point, elevated by the use of surprise ingredients and clever combinations. The food is smart without being fussy or pretentious. The wine pairings were excellent and in two or three cases inspired, taking the food to another level, almost as if they were another ingredient. Patrick, the restaurant manager who served us both the food and wine, was knowledgeable and a pleasure to talk to. It was altogether a lovely evening and a gastronomic delight.

Wow! We were just blown away by our dining experience at Condita. The food was out of this world and perfectly put together. Each course was so individual and there wasn’t one we didn’t like. We also had the wine pairing and enjoyed learning all about them from the sommelier. We could not fault the staff - their service was perfect. The atmosphere was also just right and made for lovely surroundings in which to spend an evening. We’ve had Michelin star dining experiences before but this has to be our favourite. You must go!

I can understand why this restaurant earned a Michelin star, but I think this is the weakest one in Edinburgh. The good: > The space is nice enough, and I liked the art and installation aesthetic, along with the hand illustrated menus. > The food was enjoyable, and managed to avoid the frequent scourge of salty butteriness often used to excuse the lack of subtle flavour. > The menu was well balanced and managed to present a relatively high variety of vegetables cooked in a selection of ways to emphasise texture and technique. The bad: > The portions are particularly small, even for tasting menus, to the extent they clearly felt self conscious so served multiple snack courses together. This meant a 10 course menu, turned into about 8. A low point was Cod equivalent to half a fish finger or the 1/3 of a partridge breast each. > Despite being 8 courses, the pace of service felt slow. They use a finishing kitchen visible outside the main kitchen, and on several occasions food sat finished but neglected for 20 minutes while the staff discussed upcoming events. This compounded the angst of such small portions. > The food menu had some nice elements, but the paired wines were very disappointing. Michelin restaurants always are keen on the rarer or more unusual (gimmicky) type wines, but this was another level. I've never been disappointed by 4 of 5 wines offered with a meal, but following a rather nice (and fairly unusual champagne) we were offered dull, flavourless glass after glass. It may be petty, but the rivals would offer 6 or 7 glasses with 10 courses which would be far more enjoyable. Their wine menu clearly has some good wines, but the ones paired were disappointed to the extent I resented. I remarked that a couple of the wines were entirely lost with the [moderate] flavours of the dishes, and the disinterest of response made it appear that they simply didn't care (or were trying to prioritise getting rid of the bad stuff). This is not a bad restaurant, and the staff were friendly enough to make a pleasant evening, but I do not think I'd visit again until I'd exhausted every other star in Edinburgh. If I was wanting to spend £250 pp, I'd be disappointed by all the negatives and would expect with high confidence not to encounter them at one of their rivals.

Amazing food and knowledgeable staff

The presentation, the service, the food were all impeccable. The attention to detail with the ingredients, the textures, the balance of flavors were unmatched. The excellent service complemented the delectable courses.

Belle carte des vins et personnel très accueillant. Les plats m'ont paru un peu légers, je suis reparti en ayant une légère faim.

Tout était parfait: le service, la carte des vins exceptionnelle, l'inventivité dans les assiettes.

Un ravissement des sens ! Quelle expérience incroyable. Voici un restaurant trouvé grâce à google lors de mon séjour à Edimbourg dont je me souviendrai longtemps. Du début à la fin, c'est raffiné, recherché, sain et délicieux ! Même l'accord vin est parfait. Moi qui suis super difficile, je n'ai pas la moindre critique à émettre, c'est juste parfait du début à la fin. J'ai eu le bonheur d'y célébrer mon anniversaire avec mon mari et nous n'espérons qu'un chose, revenir à Edimbourg et revivre cette expérience fabuleuse. J'ai aimé le repas, les vins, le service gentil, sympathique et prévenant, la musique jazz ou classique et le décore dépouillé et original. Je le classe dans mon top 4 des restaurants gastronomiques que j'ai eu le plaisir de visiter et 2 autres avaient 2 étoiles Michelin.

Absolutely outstanding tasting menu with first class quality food and wines. The staff were friendly and extreme knowledgeable, it was hard to pick a favourite dish as they were all first class with a great amount of work and effort going into the preparation of each. The menu was fun, it was in picture format and included a picture of an elect from each dish, this sparked plent debate as to what the different courses would be. I would highly recommend and will most definitely be back.

Not cheap but you are getting a wide selection of masterclass dishes, none of which on our visit hit a wrong note. Add to this an extensive wine list and you have a memorable evening. It's quite clear their reputation is well earned.

Wow! First time there. Flavours and technicality of the food is amazing. Huge credit to all the staff on the floor. Attentive, helpful and friendly. They help make the experience. Already booked for a return in June 2022.

Absolutely wonderful evening . Made to feel very welcome and good superb

If you are a penny pincher or a control freak stay away. One of the other reviewers on here posted a one star review - and from her perspective she was completely justified in her rating. This is a Marmite kind of place, and it may well not work for you. If you are able to relax into it, and let the menu take you on a surprising journey; the food and service here is sublime: the team are charming attentive and well-informed - and will suggest unique wines that pair perfectly with the food. After 3 hours and 10 courses we left contentedly fed, not full to bursting; with great memories of each course etched in our mind. As sophisticated a menu as Pujol in México City, as welcoming a team as Sabor in London. A delight.

We were looked after beautifully. It was a lovely evening with amazing food. A great night out for a special occasion.

We ate here last night and it does definitely deserve its Michelin star. We opted for the vegetarian and pescetarian tasting menu with wine paired to each course. If I was to taste each element out of ten then it would be this: Food: 10. Wine Pairing: 10 (the best ever). Staff: 10. Decor: 5 (the place could use a good interior design architect - speak to me if you want advice on this). We've eaten in dozens of Michelin star restaurants and some have disappointed but Condita surpassed my expectations. The food and wine were overall amazing. My complements to whoever paired the wine with the food. You nailed it! It's a real shame about the decor and lighting. The place is really crying out for a good designer but it takes nothing away from the amazing food and wine.

We came here last night to celebrate the purchase of the new house and we really did have the best time. The food was utterly amazing from start to finish. We loved the fact that the menu was secret and all you could guess from was the bookmark you were given at the start of the meal. Every single course was better than the last, and even waiting between courses built the anticipation for the next one! That’s the first time I’ve come across that in a fine dining restaurant and it really made my night. Would 110% recommend!

Visited on 14th August with friends, had to be booked months in advance by our friends......the outcome is that it was well worth the wait. It was probably one of, if not the best, dining experiences. From the moment we arrived through the numerous courses and accompanying wines, we had excellent service from all the staff. We had one at our table who wasn't a fish lover , which condita accomodated in advance, however on the night a change of heart decided to be adventurous and try some of the fish dishes, the staff were excellent, after describing what was ahead on the night, (without giving too much away) that they could modify the dishes for the braveheart who would try some of, or parts of, the fish dishes, it was excellent customer service making a number of changes to certain dishes at the last moment with no fuss....each and every dish was excellent, presentation, taste and service spot on. Fantastic evening. 4 extremely happy customers. Well done

We came here last night for my sisters birthday and we really did have the best time. The food was utterly amazing from start to finish. We loved the fact that the menu was secret and all you could guess from was the bookmark you were given at the start of the meal. Every single course was better than the last, and even waiting between courses built the anticipation for the next one! Our matched wine pairing was incredible and a really nice touch that a half option was available for my sister who doesn’t drink as much wine as me and my husband! That’s the first time I’ve come across that in a fine dining restaurant and it really made her night. Would 110% recommend!

We were super excited to try this Michelin Star restaurant, we've been in quite a few, so we knew what to expect. Unfortunately our experience wasn't memorable, apart from the staff that was really nice.First, the atmosphere, the restaurant is not cozy at all, empty walls (with some blue paintings), no music, tables aren't well decorated, and chairs not really comfy (specially if you stay there 3hours), not a michelin star ambient TBH. The menu, is not written, so you don't have any idea what you're eating, because you can't remember all the dish description...Then the waiting among dishes... we waited for more than 40min between the mushroom dish and the meat (this latest one arrived in two times with another 20 min delay in between them...) because of the delay in the kitchen...) with only 4 tables and 8 guests, you can't have guests waiting 40 min and then another 20 min (so basically an hour without eating anything at all...)Then the food... apart from the snacks and desserts, dishes are average, especially for a michelin star restaurant, nothing WOW, and one thing is to have Scottish ingredients, and the other that a main is a chicken leg and another one is mushrooms, and as a starter (onion and potato), the most basic and cheap ingredients... the sauce of the meat, wasn't creamy indeed it was quite liquid and vinegar / wine flavour (meaning that due to the delay in the kitchen maybe they didn't prepare as it should be). We know how a tasting menu works, and here some of the mains were smaller than snacks, first time we went to michelin star or tasting menu restaurant and we ended the night hungry (the 1h waiting didn't help, that's for sure)Drinks... not soft drinks, not beers, (only a tea as soft drink), plus when they offer at the beginning the first glass, they bring 3 bottles to the table asking you to chose (thought it would be complimentary) as we never saw the drink menu until later, and no... £13 per glass, that you didn't even had a chance to check first .... (it feels like a trap, to increase the ticket). If it's not complimentary, they should offer you first to review the drink list and then they can suggest if you want a champagne, not that they bring 3 bottles to the table (you choose withouth seen the prices) and then voila...Definetely not a place to come back and, of course not to recommend, it should be reviewed which restaurants get a michelin star, because it's not only about the way of cooking food, it's also the service (40 + 20 min delay...), the atmosphere, the quality of the ingredients and the value for customers (you can't offer drinks without saying that you'll be charged for them, becasue you need to show the drinks menu before).

We were super excited to try this Michelin Star restaurant, we've been in quite a few, so we knew what to expect. Unfortunately our experience wasn't memorable, apart from the staff that was really nice. First, the atmosphere, the restaurant is not cozy at all, empty walls (with some blue paintings), no music, tables aren't well decorated, and chairs not really comfy (specially if you stay there 3hours), not a michelin star ambient TBH. The menu, is not written, so you don't have any idea what you're eating, because you can't remember all the dish description... Then the waiting among dishes... we waited for more than 40min between the mushroom dish and the meat (this latest one arrived in two times with another 20 min delay in between them...) because of the delay in the kitchen...) with only 4 tables and 8 guests, you can't have guests waiting 40 min and then another 20 min (so basically an hour without eating anything at all...) Then the food... apart from the snacks and desserts, dishes are average, especially for a michelin star restaurant, nothing WOW, and one thing is to have Scottish ingredients, and the other that a main is a chicken leg and another one is mushrooms, and as a starter (onion and potato), the most basic and cheap ingredients... the sauce of the meat, wasn't creamy indeed it was quite liquid and vinegar / wine flavour (meaning that due to the delay in the kitchen maybe they didn't prepare as it should be). We know how a tasting menu works, and here some of the mains were smaller than snacks, first time we went to michelin star or tasting menu restaurant and we ended the night hungry (the 1h waiting didn't help, that's for sure) Drinks... not soft drinks, not beers, (only a tea as soft drink), plus when they offer at the beginning the first glass, they bring 3 bottles to the table asking you to chose (thought it would be complimentary) as we never saw the drink menu until later, and no... £13 per glass, that you didn't even had a chance to check first .... (it feels like a trap, to increase the ticket). If it's not complimentary, they should offer you first to review the drink list and then they can suggest if you want a champagne, not that they bring 3 bottles to the table (you choose withouth seen the prices) and then voila... Definetely not a place to come back and, of course not to recommend, it should be reviewed which restaurants get a michelin star, because it's not only about the way of cooking food, it's also the service (40 + 20 min delay...), the atmosphere, the quality of the ingredients and the value for customers (you can't offer drinks without saying that you'll be charged for them, becasue you need to show the drinks menu before).

This was our first experience at a Michelin star restaurant. The tasting menu was fantastic and the wine pairing was a great addition. I loved the fact the menu was a surprise before the evening. The service was very attentive. I would agree about some of the other comments, regarding the restaurant, in that because there was so few tables you can hear each other talking. Nevertheless I would definitely recommend, fantastic food and great visit.

Well what can I say, this restaurant was top class. The food was sublime, such attention to detail. Some lovely touches such as the hand illustrated menus and additional courses we received. The staff were very attentive and efficient. It certainly deserves the Michelin star and I would highly recommend, such a great experience from start to finish.

A superb experience from start to finish, superbly balanced tasting menu and matching wines, great staff and understated but quality surroundings. Well done!!

Fantastic food and service. The staff were very knowledgeable and friendly. Wine flight paired with food very good

I recently visited Condita with high expectations. This is the 3rd tasting menu I have done in Michelin Starred eateries so knew what to expect. The food was beautifully presented and prepared - the portions were very small even for a tasting menu but it was delicious. It is not the food I had an issue with - the food deserves the michelin star. The dining experience however was disappointing. The restaurant itself is nondescript. White walls, tables so close that you listen to other conversations, no music, no atmosphere. As a non wine drinker there is no other option of drink or you. I asked for drinks menu - there isnt one. I asked for a soft drink there wasn't any except water. At 10.15pm we still have 3 courses to eat and we were told they had booked a taxi for us for 10.30pm so our last 3 courses were eaten with 2 waiters hanging about table waiting for us to eat them as quick as possible. In 15 minutes we ate 3 courses, paid bill and was put out of door any chance of tea/coffee being offered or being able to enjoy the end of meal was out of the question. At £165 pp for food and drink menu I expected an experience instead everyone in my party left feeling deflated and disappointed. Someone described it as he emperors new clothes story. Just because everyone is saying its outstanding doesn't mean to say it is.

Mark and his amazing team made our night incredibly special with all the amazing food and attention to detail of every little thing. I informed them about some specific dietary requirements just 4 days before our meal, and they accommodated my needs without any compensation of taste in an incredible manner. We just can't recommend this restaurant enough!

We had a visit to Condita, amazing food and when I say amazing it doesn't quite explain how good the food was, it was stunning and mind-blowing and though provoking and incredible and any other word of the English language that you can think of, our only downsides of it all was the atmosphere at the start was a bit non existent but as the night went on and it began to get darker then it began to come into its own.I genuinely cant wait to go back as trust me the food was that good that if they just flung it at us in take away box's I would have said thank you and please can I get some more.

Such a lovely tasting menu celebrating this special occasion definitely deserves it Mitchelin star status, great addition to Edinburghs' fine dinning scene, along with impeccable service.

Choosing this restaurant for our 20th wedding anniversary dinner, my wife and I found Condita all that it was reputed to be. The food was sublime, service attentive and ambience an appropriate mix of muted (high ceilings help) and buzzy.The wine pairing was a good but the food was the star of the show, with each course being being tastier and more delicate than the last. A personal highlight was a delicious cake / bun which was one of the best desserts I've eaten for many a year. The fact it was a surprise menu - with the actual menu being personalised too - was fun too. We've already booked to return......

Coming out of lockdown and not having eaten in a restaurant for so many months we thought we would treat ourselves. The problem we now have is what do we do next. Nothing is going to match the experience we had here. Each "surprise" course was utterly divine. We loved the starter dish. When the second course arrived we said "that's the favourite", repeated it with the third, then fourth, fifth, sixth and kept going. When we got to the twelfth, we gave up. Think the experience is going to stay with us, until we can save up and come again. Right cancel the holidays and rebooking right now !

We we so looking forward to our experience and really can only use one word - 'WOW'..... Food and Service was amazing, fresh seasonality and ingredients, the detail and flavours were out of this world, I hope you get 2 stars in the near future as one of the best meals and experiences I have had...... thank you!

We were so looking forward to our experience and it was better than our high expectations, fresh ingredients, seasonality and flavours to die for, service was excellent and decor was simple and stunning, we had the most amazing couple of hours enjoying the surprise menu and not to mention the pairing of the wine. Would highly recommend and truly was amazing.

This is a great restaurant. The staff are excellent taking their time to explain what you are eating and drinking. The matched wines were great and they were not stingy with the volume they gave. All in all a great experience will definitely go again. Have recently visited this restaurant again. It was as good as the last time. No alcohol though due to tier system in place because of covid 19

Wow. We've heard the buzz surrounding this place and it's justified. Great small dishes presented delicately in a non pretentious manner. Tasteful and packed with flavour. The restaurant is a great size and matches the mood of the food well. Due to covid restrictions no alcohol was permitted but the team provided non alcoholic substitutes that paired well. Highly recommended for a visit. Sure we will attempt to get back when we can.

Great food. Relaxed atmosphere. Friendly staff.

Reservé este restaurante para mis suegros que amaban la experiencia de cenar. No asistí, así que no puedo comentar sobre la comida, sin embargo, quería publicar una reseña para comentar sobre el excelente servicio al cliente durante la experiencia de reserva.Las consultas se respondieron de inmediato y el personal estuvo más que feliz de ayudar, haciendo todo lo posible para ayudar a que fuera una experiencia especial para mis suegros que estaban celebrando un aniversario, agregando detalles adicionales a sus menús personalizados y ofreciendo dibujar / escribir una tarjeta personalizada .Gran servicio.

Visitamos aquí el 17 de septiembre como resultado de que nuestros hijos nos obsequiaron el menú de degustación de 8 platos y las selecciones de vinos para nuestra boda de oro.Desde la bienvenida inicial hasta dejarlo todo fue perfecto. El menú peculiar que nos invitaba a probar y adivinar cuáles serían los cursos incluso había sido personalizado para nosotros.La comida fue absolutamente increíble con tantos gustos y texturas diferentes. Tuvimos la suerte de estar sentados cerca del área de la cocina donde el personal interactuó con nosotros. Los vinos fueron algunos de los mejores que hemos probado y sus orígenes se explicaron claramente.El servicio fue perfecto.Recomendaría encarecidamente Condita a cualquiera que busque una experiencia gastronómica única.

El bloqueo de Covid detuvo nuestro primer intento de comer aquí, pero valió la pena la espera. A pocos pasos de donde vivimos, este pequeño restaurante sirve excelente comida en un ambiente sereno. Hay una cocina en la parte trasera y un área de preparación dentro del comedor donde se agregan los toques finales a la comida que es tan interesante visualmente como deliciosa. Pensamos que la relación calidad-precio era excelente: 80 GBP más 50 GBP para el maridaje de vinos (5 vinos en 8 platos). Los vinos eran perfectos para la comida y dudo que incluso el entusiasta más dedicado los encuentre en cualquier otro restaurante del Reino Unido. Hay mucho espacio entre las mesas y el personal usa máscaras, pero los invitados no. Come aquí, si puedes conseguir una mesa.

Fabulous food, fabulous service. Excellent evening. Best food we’ve had in a long time. Innovative tasting menu.

Quirky small conversion whereby food and service are at the forefront of the experience. Lovely place to eat...

Stunning food. Loved every minute. Rose champagne would have have been nice but not essential. Would love to visit again soon....x

La comida era deliciosa. El servicio también fue excelente, quizás diría un poquito ott, pero eso se debe solo a preferencias personales, todo el personal fue muy amable y educado. ¡La única razón por la que no daríamos un total de cinco estrellas es en comparación con otro menú de degustación que tuvimos recientemente! Sin embargo, estaba delicioso, ¡y todos los pequeños extras fueron fantásticos!

¡Totalmente fabuloso! Este nuevo restaurante es una verdadera joya y realmente merece patrocinio y éxito. La decoración de temporada simple y bien pensada es lo primero que deleita tus sentidos. El atento y experto personal está disponible para explicarle el variado e interesante menú.Fabulosos productos escoceses, complementados con otros productos importados que rara vez he visto. La atención al detalle y la entrega de la comida fue excepcional. Los vinos también son cuidadosamente seleccionados por el propietario para complementar cada plato. Algunos vinos son exclusivos de Condita, ya que se importan directamente del viñedo. Todos son orgánicos.Fue una experiencia gastronómica maravillosa de principio a fin y lo recomiendo al 100%.

Wow! Stunning food, beautifully presented and with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Not as formal as some fine dining experiences (which we enjoyed), and lovely to be able to see a bit of the kitchen. Highly, highly recommended, can't wait to go back.

Fabulous experience from start to finish. We enjoyed every course and were so happy with the friendly and casual service! Hope to visit again as the season changes and try the autumn flavours too! Thank you for a great night :)

Debes reservar ya que conseguir una mesa aquí es difícil. Los asientos están limitados a un máximo de 14. El distanciamiento social y la higiene no son un problema.Llegada - calurosamente recibido por el personal y sentado inmediatamente. Todo el personal lleva máscaras y desinfectante de manos en cada mesa (gratis para llevar a casa después).Menú: un menú de degustación de 8 platos sin elección que está precedido por 2 platos de aperitivos. Los cursos se representan en un marcador por medio de una imagen. Es divertido intentar adivinar cuál será el próximo curso antes de que llegue.Comida: dicen que se come primero con los ojos. Si ese es el caso, la presentación es del más alto nivel. El sabor me complace decir que es igualmente bueno. Cada plato estaba perfectamente presentado y tenía un sabor maravilloso.Vino: disponible por copa y botellas a partir de la gama 40 +. Una pequeña selección pero vinos realmente interesantes elegidos cuidadosamente.Costo: 80 por persona (tenga en cuenta que no participan en el programa Eat Out To Help, por lo que no hay un descuento del 10).Personal: realmente excelente, servicial y muy amable. Ayudó a que fuera una gran velada.Así que lo recomendaría, absolutamente. Definitivamente vale la pena una visita, ¡o dos!

The interior is beautifully minimalistic and changes seasonally, and although it only has 8 table covers, the restaurant itself isn't too small. When we arrived at the restaurant, we were greeted with a smile and got our first glimpse of the intimate evening that would follow. Our table was right next to the kitchen (the best table in our opinion) which allowed us to watch the expert chefs plate up our dishes right in front of us. The menus are designed and hand-drawn by members of the Condita team which adds both a personal touch and an air of mystery! Each picture represented a key ingredient from each of the dishes on the surprise 8-course tasting menu. This made things even more exciting as it allowed our imaginations to run wild trying to guess what amazing foodie combinations would arrive in front of us next. The food is everything you would expect from a Michelin starred restaurant, outstanding flavours, beautiful presentation and when it came to the wine pairing, every glass we had complimented the flavours of the course it was paired with perfectly (and usually we're quite picky!).

El interior es maravillosamente minimalista y cambia según la temporada, y aunque solo tiene 8 manteles, el restaurante en sí no es demasiado pequeño. Cuando llegamos al restaurante, fuimos recibidos con una sonrisa y pudimos vislumbrar por primera vez la velada íntima que seguiría. Nuestra mesa estaba justo al lado de la cocina (la mejor mesa en nuestra opinión) lo que nos permitió ver a los expertos chefs preparar nuestros platos justo en frente de nosotros.Los menús están diseñados y dibujados a mano por miembros del equipo de Condita, lo que añade un toque personal y un aire de misterio. Cada imagen representaba un ingrediente clave de cada uno de los platos del menú sorpresa de degustación de 8 platos. Esto hizo que las cosas fueran aún más emocionantes, ya que permitió que nuestra imaginación se volviera loca tratando de adivinar qué increíbles combinaciones de amantes de la comida llegarían frente a nosotros a continuación.La comida es todo lo que esperarías de un restaurante con estrella Michelin, sabores sobresalientes, una presentación hermosa y, en lo que respecta al maridaje de vinos, cada copa que habíamos complementado los sabores del curso se combinó perfectamente (y por lo general somos bastante exigentes !).

I feel a bit mean only giving this restaurant 4 stars, and I would have but for one dish, it was a potato jelly production that unfortunately I simply found unpleasant, In fact I didn't manage to eat it which for a gluttonous truffle hound like me is almost unique.Everything else was superb and I was very pleasantly surprised when presented with the bill. Excellent VFM.Will definitely revisit and hopefully be able to award the full 5 next time.

Wow - that was an amazing dinner! Every plate was beautifully presented & delicious. Loved every mouthful. The biggest success of the evening was when my rhubarb hating husband announced the final rhubarb based course was the best pudding he’d ever had! Maybe needs some low volume music because the white noise of a fan distracted me a tiny bit but not enough to drop a star. Highly recommend!

Where to start? We visited here for my wife's birthday after hearing good things, and we were certainly not disappointed. Fantastic service all night, warm and personal, all in lovely surroundings coupled with a relaxed atmosphere. We went for the 8-course surprise tasting menu, with a beautiful white wine as recommended by the owner Mark. We loved the cryptic menu (see photo) but we could not have second guessed that we were about to have some of the best food we have ever had. Every course perfectly presented and absolutely bursting with flavour and invention. We would struggle to highlight any one course as a favourite such was the level of what was served. A big thank you to Mark and his team. We cannot wait to return. Highly recommended!

Me and my husbands favourite. MAGIC everything is stunning. Another visit and another great meal. This place is one of the best in town.

Mid week, there were only couples and not all the tables were full. Well, that was a surprise because we booked ages in advance and we assumed tables were impossible to get. Perhaps a few more tables of 4, or of more than zero, would have produced a slightly less spartan atmosphere. So, go and and there!Mussels on an edible shell were a fantastic start, and after a number of "courses" (think "amazing mouthfuls" instead and you'll be closer to an accurate term), there was another highlight, the final pudding, perhaps with a carbonised lattice I can't quite remember. Definitely a dining experience - the sort of thing I really enjoy about once or twice a year.

Another visit and another great meal. This place is one of the best in town. Always have great wines and the service is impeccable.

What a fantastic meal . We went for the 8 course menu , why stop at 5 , go treat yourself .Every course was fantastic and all the in between nibbles superb as well . The bread was also superb .The staff were very friendly which added to an excellent evening of food . Thanks to you all .First class restaurant and doubt if you will find better in Scotland .Yes , it was that good .Look forward to next time .

Visited here with my wife and was not disappointed. A nice warm greeting on arrival and had a nice table on the lower area which was perfect. Great wine selection and for being Michelin Star was very reasonable prices and there is a wine pairing also but we only really drink white so just orders a bottle. No menu for the food as it’s a surprise tasting menu only and unfortunately the artist who draws the pictures for the menus couldn’t make it in due to bad weather (can’t be helped, but staff noted our address and said they would get one sent to us). The food was outstanding, every course was a hit especially the roe deer, melted in your mouth. The decor is very minimalist but helps for a very relaxing evening, no back ground music and the chefs are prepping the food in the corner and even serve some of the food to your table. Only 7 or so tables so makes for an intimate dining experience. Staff were very friendly and tentative. Restaurant was spotless and so were the bathrooms. All in all an amazing evening and for me well priced. Will hopefully be making a return visit.

Una revelación de sabores inventivos e ingredientes interesantes. No hay menú y esto enfoca tu mente para probar todo. Disfrutamos muchísimo el bacalao y el cangrejo como los dos primeros platos. Excelente relación calidad-precio también, no me malinterpreten. La cena Michelin no es barata, pero el esfuerzo y los deliciosos platos valen la pena. Definitivamente volveremos.

Absolutely amazing service ...tasting menu beyond expectations...wine was so complementary to the amazing dishes served.An utterly joyful evening, four hours flew by so quickly..Thank you Mark and Rachel and the amazing team at Condita. Cant recommend it highly enough.p

Anoche visitamos Condita, con un restaurante tan pequeño que nos llevó bastante tiempo reservar. No me decepcionó, elegimos el menú de degustación de ocho platos, que fue ejecutado magníficamente, con pequeñas pistas en el camino, seguían adivinando. Esto se sumó a la diversión, pero la comida era realmente buena, sabrosa y hermosa a la vista. Como eran los alrededores. Todo esto, con la cálida bienvenida, la decoración encantadora y la extensa carta de vinos, hicieron que fuera una noche inolvidable. Sin duda volveremos.

I had dinner in this restaurant a couple of days ago: welcome was not very nice from a young gentlemen (did not catch his name) however the owner, Mark, was absolutely fantastic and provided us a proper 5 star service. We had the 5 course dinner with the wine pairing and food was great, not the best pairing tho. Courses are very tiny but adequate to a Michelin star restaurant.

Myself and my husband had a very special dinner last night at Condita to celebrate my birthday.

What a wonderful experience. Quirky, unexpected and delicious courses. A menu full of clues. We did the paired wines and it was such a lovely experience. Joshua the sommelier was so informative and enthusiastic it made it such a personal experience understanding and explaining the glasses/wines for each course. We’ve done lots of tasting menus in Edinburgh and Condita was definitely the most special one yet!

We had a really nice warm welcome with complimentary Prosecco. The service was charming and the food was excellent. Can highly recommend.

Fair one star restaurant, better than the kitchin.

Beautiful, skilled cuisine created with passion. Loved not knowing exactly what was coming next.. presentation and taste second to none... very special experience, Thank you!

Το πιο γευστικό φαγητό που έχω φάει στη ζωή μου. Μια γευστική Disneyland, τόσο συναρπαστικό και διασκεδαστικό. Το πιο ωραίο είναι ότι ήμασταν στο εξωτερικό, σε εστιατόριο με αστέρι Μισελέν και νιώθαμε τόσο ζεστά και οικεία χάρη στον Έλληνα σεφ κο Κατρίδη. Ανεπανάληπτη εμπειρία!

'pleasant' but surely a Michelin starred restaurant should be more than this? Eight nice courses but nothing memorable.

This really was top class, an unforgettable meal combined with excellent service. Well done to all the team you thoroughly deserve all the accolades received this year!

I can't describe how an amazing restaurant that is. I am a super picky person that doesn't eat fruits,onions or any mayonnaise based sauces and that was the first time in years that I pleasantly ate the above without any hesitation. Every course was cooked to perfection. We started with a canape of mussels on an edible shell and finished with an apple mousse with pistachios and chocolate.

We visited Edinburgh for a week and I can certainly say that Condita was the best restaurant we dined at. They offer a bookmark with hand drawn clues of their courses which is a very unique and fun way to present a menu. The food and wines were excellent and definitely some of the best we ever had. I would highly recommend to anyone that likes fine dining and at the same time is looking for a unique experience. Well deserved star especially if you consider that they have only two chefs. We will definitely be back.

This was my fourth visit to Condita and the first after receiving its well deserved star. Nothing had changed apart from its decor; Mark and his team were friendly and knowledgeable, the food (as always) was fantastic and the ambience perfectly suited our conversations.

A special occasion requires a special meal. And boy this was special.

Roger and I knew we would love our first dinner at Condita: we had enjoyed 21 consecutive days of the cooking of Head Chef Connor Toomey at the Isle of Eriska Hotel in 2017. He was awarded a Michelin Star there, and gained one at Condita with remarkable speed. His skill has grown even greater with the passage of time and the free hand he enjoys at Condita, inspired too by its brilliant Founder and Director Mark Slaney. This is a very special place, with six tables in an elegant and well-lit room, spacious and comfortably arranged and without any piped music. Welcome by Mark and personal service by his team were extremely friendly and efficient. You are asked if you have dietary requirements, but then whether you will choose five or eight courses, each small in size, extraordinarily well-executed, not overly fussy and extremely delicious. Each course was a surprise! We chose the flight of wines, mainly French, Italian and Spanish, including a very good champagne, all of which came from small producers and some sold in very limited quantities. Sommelier Joshua Mullock was passionate and eloquent. Condita is a wonderful place to enjoy food and wine in a perfect and innovative restaurant.

Exciting menu which will surprise you, and perhaps challenge your pallet and your perception of some ingredients. Good winepairings, and a great atmosphere. We were a group of 8 people with different experiences to fine dining and we all had a great experience. Thank you Mark for a great evening!

My second visit to this very unique restaurant. What can I say , I will be back for a third time ! The care and attention to detail coupled with innovative use of local ingredients literally sang. This paired with attentive and knowledgeable staff is why they have their first Michelin Star. Everything delivers in abundance !

You would never stumble across this gem but it's definitely worth going to find it!

Excellent meal , excellent service. Could not find fault with anything. A wonderful night!

Fabulous food, spot on wine pairing and great, enthusiastic service ... and now a well deserved Michelin star! Seek it out if in Edinburgh.

Wonderful restaurant on the south side of Edinburgh serving 8 course gastronomic delights with wonderfully matched wines. Service is excellent as is the preparation of the tasting menu. Condita is one of those no menu places. Owned by fine dining consultant, Mark Slaney, their head chef is Conor Toomey, formerly of the Isle of Eriska Hotel. Before taking charge of the kitchen at Eriska, Conor was executive chef at Amberley Castle at Arundel, head chef at Storrs Hall at Windermere and head chef at Coworth Park, Ascot. All of these held a prestigious 3 Rosettes in the AA Restaurant Guide.

Absolutely wonderful meal and experience. The courses and pairing wines were all perfect. The owner Mark and team were so knowledgeable regarding the wines and dishes. Overall a fabulous night. Thank you

Absolutely brilliant dinner! Booked for a family reunion and my son’s 21st. Every mouthful was a delightful experience. Cannot wait for another opportunity to sample Chef Conor’s creations and Mark’s hospitality!

Had an outstanding visit to Condita for my 21st Birthday with my family. The whole experience is just great, from the welcome to the service and the exceptional food cooked by Conor Toomey. The unconventional menu was a nice addition as well.

This is, by far, THE best fine dining restaurant in the 'burgh! The 8 course tasting menu was paired with some beautiful wines. The food was exquisitely presented and was fully flavoursome. Couple this with service which was attentive without being overbearing and what's not to like?

Every mouthful worth savouring, the food is beautifully presented. Wine matching perfectly complements the meal. Service very attentive but not overpowering. All in all a delicious experience.

We booked this for an anniversary dinner based on reviews and we were not disappointed. A small restaurant that on arrival does not look at inspiring. However, a great welcome by the friendly staff soon allayed any preconception. A taster menu with matching wines was fantastic. All small dishes made excellently and finished in the restaurant made as fantastic evening.

Exceptional dining in a beautiful room with wonderful service decor & ambience A gents bathroom I will never forget! Highly recommended GO!

Condita did not disappoint, Food was amazingly good. Tasty, innovative, beautifully presented. Staff were all very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Definitely a place to go for a special occasion and if you love to eat with your eyes, dishes were all a feast of colour and innovation. Recommend 8 course tasting menu as dishes are small, but beautifully formed.

Outstanding service. Awesome food with lots of stuff from their own garden. Gorse parfait was delicious. Matched wines were well considered and good value for the quality.

Mark and the staff are brilliant! Attentive, knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. The food is some of the best I have tasted!! 8 course rating menu is the way to experience this lovely and laided back restaurant. It's location is slightly out of the centre but is absolutely worth going that extra mile to get there. You won't be disappointed!

Sällan har vi ätit så här god fine dining i en så avslappnad omgivning. Här behövs inte mörk kostym, personalen är avslappnad och stämningen hjärtlig. Några i personalen var yngre och oerfarnare, men gjorde sitt bästa. Samtidigt är maten och dryckerna utsökta, högsta kvalitet. Smakar det så kostar det, men vi tyckte det här var en stjärnupplevelse värd varje pund. Vi tog den långa menyn med viner (halv vinportion gick att få utan problem).

There are quite a few places on Tripadvisor that I have reviewed twice but very few that I have reviewed three times. I have a feeling though that in the coming months this could be the first place that I ever review four times. It never ceases to amaze and delight me.

Utterly fabulous! This new restaurant is a true gem and one which truly deserves patronage and success. The simple and well thought through seasonal decor is the first thing to delight your senses. The attentive and knowledgeable staff are on hand to talk you through the varied and interesting menu. Fabulous Scottish produce, complimented by other imported produce that I've rarely seen. The attention to detail and delivery of the food was outstanding. The wines too are carefully selected by the owner to compliment each course. Some wines are unique to Condita, being directly imported from the vineyard. All are organic. It was a wonderful dining experience from start to finish and I recommend it 100%. 8th January 2019 I returned to Condita and it was outstanding once again. Hopefully people fine the photos enticing and go to check it out themselves. Utterly wonderful!

We don’t normally write reviews but definitely thought this place was worthy of one! Food was nothing short of sensational. The service and staff were amazing, very warm and welcoming as soon as we walked in. Well worth the experience, would recommend to everyone. Thank you so much!

An excellent food experience! The environment: An ambient, simple but well decorated hall, overseen by two very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Food and wine seem to be matching perfectly. Expect to be offered a series of well-cooked courses, with local sourced seasonal ingredients, all of them presented and explained thoroughly. Wines are successfully selected to pair each course, coming from various vineyards across the world. The chef is willing to explain every detail (and even share recipes). Generally a great tasting experience. Perhaps on the expensive side for the average customer but totally worth it. Highly recommended.

Delicious, pretty food, lovely accompanying wines, freindly helpful staff. Lovely evening.

Surprise seasonal 8 course menu. Wonderful, delicate food which has had hours of preparation and skill put into it. All of the paired wines hit the mark. Fantastic service. Good comms before the meal too via e-mail. Overall a great experience and a fantastic addition to Edinburgh's growing collection of fine dining restaurants. Book for a special occasion/treat.

This is my second visit to Condita, and again the experience was amazing. The food was sensational and the staff as always, welcoming and humorous .

What a wonderful evening of fine wine and unbelievable food. The simplicity of the restaurant , beautifully and simply decorated so not distracting you from what you come to do - experience fantastic food and specially sourced wines . Truly a memorable evening of dining - an absolute must !