Duck & Waffle Edinburgh in Edinburgh, City of

Didn't eat but had cocktails and was friendly, not cheap but about going rate for city centre drinks, nice atmosphere. Will go back

The arrogance of the host tonight in refusing a table after his colleague had already told us they were setting one up only tells me that there's a clear lack of hospitality training or care. A relief for me as it's been years since this restaurant had any sense of substance. If you're reading this and thinking about coming here, do yourself a favour, Hawksmoor is 100 metres away. Good luck to the gentleman's career with... duck and waffle. 😂

We had an excellent time here!!! The waiter serving us was an absolute delight - super charismatic and friendly even at 9:30am on a Monday. The coffee was gorgeous and honestly one of the nicest I’ve ever had. The star of the show… the French toast. My LORD. This was diabolically amazing. It was one super thick slab of brioche, covered in a sweet vanilla custard which was perfectly complimented by the tart berry compote. A gorgeous dish and I would recommend it to absolutely everyone. Definitely go here!

The truth is that the place is good, the food was not bad but for the price we paid I do not see that it is worth it, it has not compensated us for the food, the service and the place. They have also charged us for water. I wouldn't go back.

Love the London venue and this Edinburgh venue didn’t disappoint!

We only had drinks & cocktails , all delicious and great service

Excellent atmosphere and great service! The duck and waffle dish was decent but not as special as we expected. However, the other dishes were fantastic!

Amazing duck with waffles. Must order when you are here!

Waited for LV to open, so popped in here as was only place open to sit and have coffee, was our first time. Nice large restaurant, seated immediately by attentive staff. Hubby ordered avocado Colombian dish, he said it was alright. I ordered Scottish breakfast, did not care for cheese scone would have preferred tattie scone or plain toast. Requested the two eggs over easy, came hard and rubbery. Staff reordered and this time I got one soft yolk and one hard. I did not complain and just accepted this but didn't think it could be that difficult to cook eggs. Server was very nice and even on presenting the bill informed me that my breakfast was 'on the house'. As it was early morning (9ish), it was not busy, I would wonder about the quality of the food when it is busy.

Alvaro could not have been more polite and courteous. He made me feel relaxed and welcome. I even asked him for a pudding recommendation. He suggested the sticky toffee waffle, and so that's what I ordered. No regrets, it scratched an ith I didn't know I had. All the food was delicious. I struggled o eat the full portions due to medical reasons, but the taste, the presentation, and everything were perfect. Alvaro even checked in on me as he had noticed I hadn't eaten a lot of my main and he naturallt made me feel so comfortable. I would 100% go back again as the service was incomparable to anywhere else i have been in a long while.

So after my first review of a time we didn't have the best experience leading to some food poisoning! I thought I would write a positive review about the response and care we received in the following days! Credit goes to Alex who was just amazing! Thank you Alex!

Amazing customer service and support from staff was amazing and the food wow was so lovely would 💯 come again 🩷

Went for breakfast and was great. Staff are friendly and the atmosphere was delightful. Would recommend going!

Absolutely amazing food and service was impeccable

Absolutely great customer service. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming. Food was very good too.

Atmosphere and service are truly excellent. The food was reasonably good, for the most part, but not remarkable. In all fairness, we dined on the fixed price “Burns Night” menu which was excellent value for money. I had devilled eggs to start which were not good (just egg whites filled with what tasted like a large dollop of mayonnaise- quite odd) but the haggis was tasty and the lemon posset dessert was very good. Cocktails / wine selection was great, but not cheap - as you’d expect. It’s a really pleasant place to dine and meet with friends & family. I’d definitely return, but I’d hope the à la carte menu is something a little more special than we experienced.

All the food was delicious! I also loved the interior design❤️

The staff was very friendly and helpful. We had Eggs Florentine, Duck Benedict, and French Toast. They were all delicious, but the French Toast was especially amazing

Completely underwhelming. The food is overpriced. The table design and layout was not dissimilar to being stuck in an airport. The musak played by the DJ equally dull. On the upside, the person who brought our food was professional and personable and that one person saved the experience from being a complete washout. Overall, I would not recommend this place.

Our meal was delicious! We eat the vegetarian breakfast, there are so many things to taste in the plate. The atmosphere is very pleasant and the place very beautiful.

Where do i start!! 🥰 🥰 What a lovely lovely evening my family and i had at the “DUCK AND WAFFLE” for my sons birthday meal on “Thursday 6th March” they could not of been nicer or done anymore than they did, the best meal we have EVER had out anywhere by a mile, excellent can’t be more strong, all the staff the chefs everyone that worked that evening needs a massive massive praise, will definitely be coming back when we next visit Edinburgh, thank you so so much honestly it was utterly beautiful, the lovely birthday gesture of a sweet surprise made by the chefs for my son was very touching and so thoughtful, honestly it was a beautiful ending to such a long day of travelling to Edinburgh for a long weekend so thank you and keep up the excellent work ❤️

The food and ambiance were truly fantastic. The staff went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed, providing exceptional service. The Duck and Waffle dish was absolutely special and delicious, and the beef burger was also quite enjoyable. We were celebrating our anniversary, and the restaurant made it even more memorable with a complimentary celebratory ‘Happy Anniversary’ plate and champagne.

Fancy location, great staff and excellent food. We were there for breakfast and can highly recommend this place. Reservations were possible online. Very attentive staff. Make sure to order a Waffle! Vegetarian options also available.

Wow! We had some great service in Edinburgh already, but Christian was amazing! It doesn’t happen often that you leave a restaurant with a smile due to amazing service ☺️ thanks Christian! Food was also amazing! Best mussels we ever ate and totally surprised by the Duck & Waffle!

This turned out to be a great dinner experience! From the food to the service amazing, the atmosphere and deco it was very beautiful. Most importantly our service Christian he was amazing, always consulting us on the plates and very attentive. He made our night. The steamed Scottish mussels is a must as well as the duck and waffle very surprisingly dish but a delicious one!

We celebrated a family holiday . I really liked the dishes, especially Chicken &Waffle and Torejas. I would like to express my gratitude for delicious food and excellent service !!! Many thanks to Alvaro for the excellent service ! Thank you

The service was the best part of our experience. People were so friendly, and when they found out we were just married, they brought us champagne and dessert. Food was yummy.

I recently visit for the Eat Out Edinburgh event and, honestly, it was a letdown. 👎 The special menu was overpriced, with dishes that didn’t hit the mark. It felt like they were overcharging for average food. This approach seems to miss the point of Eat Out Edinburgh and doesn’t show much respect for the event or its customers. Wish I’d given it a miss.🙁🙁🙁

Thank you for a wonderful evening at your establishment. We met with friends in a wonderful restaurant with the best service and magical food. Special thanks to Alvaro, who helped with choosing the menu, for the excellent service. Everything was very tasty

100% one of the best restaurant's I've been too, the service was second to none, the food.... was to die for and I'm fussy, our server Grant was absolutely fantastic and could not do enough for us, he made our experience such a memorable one. I will absolutely be returning, thank you so much to the staff for making our time there a fantastic one!

I just love this place.The setting the service the staff and food are amazing! I keep going back. In particular Roberto the Sardinian manager is so lovely and attentive. Just go.

Probably a place where locals go for a special meal and/or cocktails. Swanky but a bit fake feeling. Staff were very nice and so was the food.

Menu was confusing, the categories are a bit difficult to understand because you can’t tell what comes with a waffle or not, but the food was delicious and the servers were wonderful! Do take care, it’s fancier than it looks on google maps but there is no dress code. I got the carmalised banana waffle and it was great! You can ask for syrup if you want it. It was my partner’s birthday and they brought us a super beautiful little dessert. So great! Definitely would go back.

Great service, amazing atmosphere and you can see the people working hard to prepare the dishes. I liked the location. The only point of attention is that the foie gras was not really foie gras. But that's okay, because the atmosphere was worth it!

Overall, expensive and unimpressive. I ordered the signature dish which ended up being fried chicken on a waffle. It was embarrassing. I had brought my parents here to treat them. Whilst everything looked amazing and service was okay. A mistake led to my mum having to return a dish. Whilst the food was good. It wasn't worth even half the price. The atmosphere and place looks amazing but we were sectioned off in a corner from it all. Needs work.

Never in my life have I asked to take a service charge off a bill. Went to duck and waffle for breakfast this morning and the waiter that served us was so rude. Forgot to take our drink order, slammed food on the table and was more interested in eyeing up young women that were coming into dine rather than taking our order. Wouldn’t ever go back now after that experience!

Such a lovely place. The duck and waffles were to die for and would highly recommend this dish. Service was quick and of higher quality

Experience was truly amazing people Were fantastic food was excellent and great service

Very good experience. Great staff and service. I would recommend pork belly.

We visited the Duck and Waffle for my anniversary breakfast. The service was exceptional, and the food was simply exquisite. I was thoroughly impressed by the decor and the chic yet welcoming layout. I highly recommend this place to anyone seeking fine dining.

What an amazing brunch! Didn't know what to expect but the service was superb, atmosphere and settings were really nice and the food was out of this world. Had the duck and waffle (had to for our first visit) and mind was blown! Can't wait to go back and visit the London restaurant as well!

Absolutely fantastic , beautiful restaurant, great menu . Will be back

A wonderful experience had. Our server Tatum was friendly and efficient as is the rest of the team.

This hotel is absolutely stunning, with elegant architecture and breathtaking views that create a luxurious atmosphere. The food is expertly crafted, offering a delicious and high-quality dining experience that perfectly complements the beauty of the surroundings.

Never went there. Someone on telegram just asked me to leave a fake review

Okay this was a 10. The atmosphere was vibrant and electric. The cocktails and food were delicious. Our wait staff was incredibly attentive. Loved loved loved! What a wonderful experience.

Elegant, good restaurant. Nice decor. The service was very nice and helpful. The food was tasty and quite large. I recommend it to those who are undecided.

My first visit to Duck&Waffle was absolutely phenomenal! From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed and well looked after. The service was impeccable—attentive, polite, and always making sure we had everything we needed. A big shout-out to the manager, Alex, for ensuring we had a fantastic time. And DJ Mezzo set the perfect vibe with great music, making the atmosphere even more enjoyable. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented, while the drinks were of top quality. I was with my family, and everyone had an amazing time. The combination of great service, delicious food, and an incredible ambiance made this a truly memorable experience. Highly recommend Duck&Waffle—we’ll definitely be coming back! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Dear Duck & Waffle Team, We just wanted to express how much we appreciate your restaurant! The food is not only excellent but also incredibly original. The warm welcome and amazing atmosphere make every visit a truly special experience. Thank you for always delivering such a fantastic dining experience—we can’t wait to come back! Best regards, Myriam&Gonzague

Excellent atmosphere let down by slow service (40min wait for food after ordering) and mediocre food.

Nice pub style place in the shopping center. Staff very friendly and helpful. Good selection of beers and gin

The place is very striking and modern. Their employees take great care of you and are very attentive to everything. The food in relation to quality/price is good

Worth the detour! Very good food, excellent cocktails and mocktails. Super friendly service. See you soon I hope

Poor quality tea, fresh juice was definitely not fresh, avocado was also just poor quality. Overall just really poor quality food although people there are friendly.

Stunning experience with very nice welcoming waiters. Perfect portion sizes. A tiny bit on the ever so slight blander side but everything else made up for it.

A great place for drinks and the service is outstanding. The food a little eclectic for my taste.

Had an amazing meal at Duck & Waffle! Excellent three course meal with great service - a special shoutout to Sophia for making the extra effort for our anniversary dinner!

The atmosphere is perfect. Lots of dining spaces and the decor is really unique. There's a main dining area with different eating places around the main dining area. The staff super friendly and attentive. They've done a great job in maintaining the place. The restaurant is 2 years old but feels like it's just opened. Perfectly situated in heart of Edinburgh and easy to get to and accessible friendly (step free access from both entrance on the street or from within shopping centre) Dining experience was good. Only giving 4 stars because I would've loved to have the the full waffle (like what they used to do!) Rather than a half waffle. Duck was enjoyable but felt like I had more cripsy areas than soft duck meat. Overall enjoyed the experience. Will I be back again? Probably with a group of friends for brunch....would be good to see what else to try on their menu

Feels like they pay less attention to people that go there just for food, seems like it's predominantly a bar. The duck and waffle was 10/10 but everything else was mid so would only recommend getting the duck.

Their proposal of waffles with duck confit is very original. You can't miss their Angus tartare. Also worth highlighting is the service and kindness of our waitress Sofía.

We had dinner ,and enjoy everything we eat. Service was perfect,especially Grant Mccay!We recommend everyone to have an experience there!!

3.5 Average creative food The duck and waffles are a little sweet. The duck flavor is still a little bit but not very strong. The tenderness is not good. The combination of duck and waffles and omelette is more gimmicky. I don’t think the flavor mix is ​​that amazing. Raw beef salad and Caesar salad are both OK, neither bad nor amazing.

Great food .Staff fantastic Thanks great meal

Disappointed experience, waiting for long time 🥲 food is too salty to enjoy. Oyster tastes unfresh

Professional service - Friendly and helpful. The 3 Course Menu was very nice. 5 Stars!

Great place to start my long foodie weekend in Edinburgh

Good food but I think it's more about the experience than the food itself. Was the food good? Yes. Would I pay what I paid for what I ate? No. The potatoes, you can just save them, they charge you for the water by the way. The duck is better than the chicken. You're going to come out well-eaten, but for 4 dishes and two more potatoes at £40 it didn't seem like good value for money.

We had an early dinner at the Duck and Waffle in Edinburgh on Boxing Day. The meal was nice and the service was good and we had a nice long walk after dinner and then had an early night because we had a 7 am flight to Norway the next day. My best friend was extremely ill that night. She is a nurse and she knew right away she had food poisoning. The only thing that all three of us did not eat and that she only ate was the duck as I am vegetarian and my husband had the chicken. I have never seen her so ill and luckily after two or three hours of being violently ill it seemed whatever was making her sick had passed and we were still able to get our flight although it was touch and go for a little bit. That evening she wrote to the manager who seemed very concerned and kept asking her if she was sure it was food poisoning which she was and after several back-and-forth emails he promised to send us a voucher for a free meal at the London Duck and Waffle which is where we live. He passed this job onto someone who did contact us once saying it would take several days to sort this but since we have had no contact from him I have tried to get a hold of the Duck and Waffle in Edinburgh several times about this and basically we are being ghosted. I am extremely disappointed and although they seem concerned at first, they obviously are not bothered and are not interested in compensating us fot a very very bad experience. It definitely was the duck so if you order that be careful.

Had breakfast here - the duck and waffle, eggs and avocado on toast and the fruit bowl were absolutely amazing. Great atmosphere and the staff were brilliant, very attentive, especially the guy who took us to our table, Alvaro who kept us topped up with water and a man who we presume to be a manager who we saw talking to everyone and generally being really friendly and enthusiastic. Only one minor gripe is that we were here when it was very quiet and they sat people quite close to eachother (I get it, lots of places do it). It was no big deal but the table two over from us were quite loud. Visiting Scotland for only for a few nights we wanted to use our time for the best places to eat and this didn't disappoint. I'd definitely recommend!

Fantastic food and lovely staff and one of the best live singers I’ve ever heard playing at just the right volume. Our server Alvaro was a true gentleman and the whole experience was superb. Definitely recommend.

Went for breakfast and were not disappointed. I had the Duck Benedict and everything was absolutely perfect. Never had a better waffle. Slightly doughy inside, crispy on the outside and just scrumptious. The combination with perfectly poached eggs, hollandaise and sriracha really worked. Has a bit more of a lounge bar feeling to it. Staff friendly and helpful. Not cheap but worth it for us.

Very good, unique food, excellent service, we had a problem with the drinks being late and the waiter was super helpful The environment is super modern, and you can sit around the kitchen to watch the chefs

Visit duck and waffle yesterday just for a drink … great service and atmosphere will definitely return for a meal

Extremely trendy spot in the centre of town. Great decor with a strong duck theme throughout the restaurant and the menu itself. The food was amazing, as were the staff. Highly recommend the veggie option of their signature dish, but the entire brunch menu looked delectable. Bonus points for having sparkling water on tap. It's the little things!

My girlfriend and I booked a table for New Year's Eve, and we're especially glad we did as the outdoor hogmanay events were cancelled. We were glad we did, as this helped us to not be too disappointed at what we missed out on: The food was absolutely incredible, and the staff were very helpful, friendly and polite.

Nice food but I would expect a burger to come with fries. Expensive for what it is.

Absolutely perfect food , service and price

I had a lovely breakfast at the Duck and Waffle this morning. The staff were attentive and the food was delightful. Recommend the Mars Bar waffle.

Top-notch welcome accompanied by a good atmosphere in a very beautiful place. Delicious food, we enjoyed ourselves!

Great experience, delicious from start to finish 😃

It's good that we book too late in the New Year. Now it was New Year's Day instead. Excellent food and service!!!!

Great sunday roast lunch. Great presentation of the food, super unique atmosphere but the dessert (toast) was a bit burnt but still tasty.

We couldn't find the opportunity to go during our trip to London, but when we saw that it was in Edinburgh, we were glad to visit it. The staff was very attentive and the food was delicious.

The food was delicious with a great variety of starters, mains and deserts. Such a cool place with a great ambience. The service was impeccable. It was an incredible vibe and I seriously recommend not only if you’re near the shopping centre but if you’re in Edinburgh.

Beautiful place & really friendly staff. Cocktails are great and the food as well !

Great 1st experience, food and service was very good and I will be back

Cute themed restaurant with a pretty creative menu. There was an abundance of staff all helping to check in, clear tables, and deliver food so that runs pretty seamlessly. The decor was super quirky and fun.

I had an eggs royale on a waffle and it was delicious! Would return if I am ever in Edinburgh again. The service was great and restaurant setting is really funky - especially the walk in!

I was seated at around 11:15am at the bar with the understanding that my friend would come and join me in about half an hour. I was left alone for about 20 minutes before being approached for my drink order. I asked for a glass of water and, after informing the bartender that my friend would not be coming and checking that it was ok for me to dine alone at my current seat, ordered a Queen of Scots. I sat nursing my drink for the better part of an hour on my laptop (free wifi!! though you do have to give your email, full name, and bday for access) before I started getting upset. Two parties of 5 had come and gone and I'd never received my water or was offered a food menu. I'd honestly be ok with slower service, it happens all the time when restaurants are short staffed or busy, but the dining room was clear and other tables around me seemed to be getting their orders in just fine. I finally got the attention of a passing server about an hour and a half after being seated and asked to order some food. In my ample down time, I'd already searched for a copy of the menu online and knew what I wanted, which seemed to surprise the server who attempted to bring me my menu. Normally I wouldn't be so rude, but I'd arrived hungry and had only gotten hungrier. I got my food 2 hours into sitting there. The food runner had to circle back before setting my food down because no one had brought my utensils. On the plus side, my drink was good, though maybe not entirely worth the price tag, and my duck and waffles lived up to its hype, with perfectly crispy confit leg, a well salted egg, and a sharp, but sweet mustard maple syrup. The flavors were well balanced on an honestly straightforward waffle, though I don't know that I'd wait 2 hours for it again. I do think my dining experience was unique to my circumstances and whatever the bartender might have been doing at the moment, but being unattended for 2 hours was too much. I'd planned for an 1.5 hr brunch at most and having it turn into a 3 hour affair because of inattentiveness and miscommunication was upsetting. I honestly considered complaining in person but I'd spent too much of my morning there already, so I just went through the motions of my meal as fast as I could. My hunch is that there might have been some miscommunication between the server who initially took my order and the rest of the FOH staff about whether I was dining alone where I'd been seated or if I was waiting on a table for a larger party. However, if an increasingly listless patron has been sitting there for the better part of 2 hours and no one has bothered to do much more than the give the table a few stares, I'd at least have my team check in.

Visited yesterday morning with my partner and had an amazing experience! A special thank you to our server Tatum, she was very attentive and made our experience 100% worth it!! Was sceptical of having duck and waffles for breakfast but the recommendation was needed! If we go again I only hope that the service can be matched!

Partner booked us here for a 2 year anniversary dinner, the food was amazing, albeit theres a chance we got mildly (me mildly because I only had a little bit, my partner was a lot worse the next morning) food poisoned by the mussels, hoping it’s just a coincidence because the rest of the food was amazing. We told out server Grant it was our anniversary (not hoping for anything, he had asked us) and he was acting like something was going to happen but suddenly he stopped being the server for our section, which was weird. He was honestly such a great server and made us feel so welcome as he was friendly and professional. After he got moved from our section a few of the staff that were monitoring our section of 3 maybe more tables came over, although they were lovely Grant was a truly amazing server. Might go back, the food was amazing, the price tag was very large (but a rare treat for us), so maybe for our third year we’ll go back.

Really enjoyed our team meal at D&W last night in the nest! Food was delicious!… and a good amount for the price. Lovely and attentive servers and really nice restaurant. We’ll definitely be back, thank you!

Visited last night to celebrate our engagement, service and food was incredible. Victoria, our server was amazing and the host too. Will definitely recommend.

Got a cappuccino, fries, lemon meringue waffles and a fruit salad. All were absolutely incredible. Service was great and the place looks amazing.

Waited 30 minutes for our 6 cocktails order , made inquiry about our order was told on there way not very friendly. Food order was served, mains had no sauce or veg as they were told allergies was garlic and they had no alternative to accompany the mains??? They were very rude and argumentative in explaining that no alternative was available. The worst service and food I’ve had for some time in a restaurant.

Or son enjoyed it but not somewhere I'd go with a group of adult friends. Food was nice if you have sweet tooth but expensive for what it was. Thought the discretionary £22 service charge for three of us was a little cheeky too (especially as people's plates were cleared when others were still eating at the table 😶).

Nice restaurant with good service. We ordered the duck and waffle, chips and caramelized carrots. The duck was tender and the chips were really good.

We came to Duck and Waffle to celebrate with my family. As we were a large group, they allowed us to use the whiskey room after reserving with a deposit. The restaurant is just located outside/ near to the entrance to the shopping centre and has a great atmosphere with the lights and open whisky bar. The whisky room is great with a TV that can be linked to phone to show pictures. The only negative about the private whisky room was that it heated up quickly! The staff were attentive and friendly with them showing to out seats and taking drinks orders quickly - and giving several useful recommendations! The only downside was that overall the food was lacking. The Harrisa Cauliflower tasted okay but felt that it could have used more time to cook and soften up - further more, the turkey main was very average alongside the plum pudding. So all in all, great atmosphere and service - the food was lacking.

Was really exited to visit the duck and waffle however the speed of service and lack of apologies from the staff put a pin in the experience. We waited an hour and a half from when our reservation began to recieve our main meal, we were asked if we wanted another drink once which was 2 hours into the event. I appreciate it gets busy in a restaurant and am always happy to wait however would like some sort of apology or recognition for waiting that long. The food itself was good for the most part, burgers had some soggy bottoms but that's a personal preference 😉. The atmosphere was nice however the two tables sat either side of us were also complaining about the food itself and the wait times, which didn't help the evening. (Particularly didn't help that one of them had their drinks comped despite waiting for less time). All in all, would go back on the hope this was an off day.

Lovely breakfast and staff. Not been to the London one so can’t compare to the original however, this is a really good welcome to the Duck and Waffle “chain”. Almost feels wrong calling it a chain but they have 2 and heading to 3 so guess that’s only fair. I had the Scottish breakfast and was lovely. One egg slightly over poached so not as much lovely yolk to dip across the plate however, was still lovely. Ignore the fact was a breakfast, I’m on holiday! But the 3 cocktails were lovely too. I had the biscoff old fashioned, low country and the take a bow. All amazing I’d come back when here again and also can’t wait to see the London one