Gidi Grill, Dundee in Dundee City

Just wanted a quick bite to eat before the storm started. Gidi Grill was just the ticket. I had grilled chicken with BBQ sauce, fries and salad with a virgin mojito. Very good quality food, service was amazing and not too expensive either

The food was AMAZING!! I had the meat baskets which was a great selection and steak, pork, chuck and jerk sausages was perfect. The fries and slaw were spot on and I would recommend the jerk sauce. My wife had the burger and was by far the best burger she had ever had. Comes in a pretzel bun which added to the quality. The staff were really nice and made sure everything was great. Nice and easy to book a table on the website. We will definitely be returning again, soon!

The food was really good, bar a really tough rump steak

Wonderful meal on a week night, was a great atmosphere and food to die for!

My 1st visit to this establishment. I was impressed by all on offer. The food was outstanding, as was the alcohol and I was lucky to be able to get up from my chair after what I had eaten. I would highly recommend this establishment to everyone. We had used Gidi Grill as part of my sons birthday break to Brought Ferry.

Have been here many a time and the food is excellent. Staff are always really friendly and great service. My favourite place to eat in Dundee!

Love this place it's so good had the mixed meat basket and everything was cooked so well you get chicken rump steak pork steak and sausage with red pepper sauce and rustic fries I also added a cheese sauce . The flavours were great and all the meat was brilliantly cooked . Had a few lovely cocktails as well . Highly recomme d this place

The pork ribs bbq sause was great but the ribs not to juicy.

Food was great however service was a bit slow. Needed to ask when the wine was coming, and then the food. Had to ask for the dessert menu too (unheard of; usually that follows quickly after mains) and then the bill. Bit disappointed. Food was the saviour.

Food was really good, staff quite friendly. Pretty laid back atmosphere.

Bit slow with drink order, some staff need more training

Mt husband and I never knew of the Gidi Grill in Dundee. We were in a venue and saw this restaurant when we came out. We went into the restaurant and right away, we loved the atmosphere and the friendly reception we received. We ordered our food (my husband had the hot dog and I had the burger) and it arrived at our table very quickly. Oh my word, it was delicious. Never tasted anything so nice,,,,ever!! We decided to have a dessert, sticky toffee pudding for my husband and chocolate chilli brownie for myself. We never usually have dessert but we are so so happy we did!! Everything was so delicious and atmosphere plus service was 100% too We loved it so much, we are going again today. Its only been 5 days since we went but we can't wait to return this afternoon If you haven't been here before I highly recommend it It's definitely 10 out of 10,,,,100%,,,,our No.1 place to go

I cannot praise this place enough. Staff were so friendly, took orders quickly and the food was served so fast and extremely delicious. Music was good, the place decorated by locally painted art, toilets were spotless. Definitely a 5 🌟 Would definitely recommend and will return again soon.

Absolutely beautiful Food and service was Amazing

A great spot to experience African cuisine. Though the selection was limited, the food was delicious and the service was excellent.

i had the rasta pasta! it was absolutely delicious and the service was brilliant. would definately recommend.

Very friendly, warm welcome and good food.

Beautiful food, speed service. Friendly staff. Excellent night out.

Great food and amazing atmosphere

Went for lunch and it was well worth the visit. Food was delicious, waiting staff courteous and friendly and portions were generous. Highly recommended.

Always amazing food and service as always.

incredible steak! It was absolutely fantastic. The ambiance was amazing, the menu had so many great choices, we had The papaya salad. It was really yummy 😋 and there were plenty of tables available,We didn't even have a reservation, but we were seated quickly. The waitstaff and host were incredibly friendly and made the whole experience unforgettable!

Was here last night for our anniversary, and from the moment you walk in it’s just so lovely and inviting. The service was amazing and the staff were so friendly. Food was served quickly and was so delicious, will definitely be back!

Our table of 4 dined here on Saturday 3rd July for a 7pm booking. The staff were overrun and we didn’t leave until 9pm. We were seated at 7:20pm and waited a further 20 mins on our first drink. The spicy prawns to start and chicken nachos were tasty. Another 30 mins wait for a second drink while our main dishes were either overcooked or had been sitting for a while as the ribs were very dry but smothered in sauce. £23 for dry ribs. The burger wasn’t succulent and crumbled when bitten into. A sign of it being dry. Really poor food. The staff explained that the kids dance event in the Caird Hall had driven more ad-hoc custom. In my view this has then tainted our booking. 2hrs for 2 drinks and our meal. It felt like we had been there for a fortnight. We felt drained by the time we left. We were offered £20 off our bill from the female Manager which would have covered the cost of 2 cocktails (in a party of 4). You would assume any compensatory value would at least cover 4 drinks? The Manager did apologise and were pleasant enough, as were we, but the apology was not going to make the ribs and burger juicy. The damage was done. Overall, a disappointing experience and definitely won’t return to this restaurant. Ps the gents toilets needed cleaned but not addressed as all staff were too busy.

Class food. Class service. Brilliant atmosphere, my favourite restaurant.

The food was well presented and tasted really good. Little pricey for what it was. The staff were nice but the place seamed poorly organised, no one came back after our food was served to check if any issues (which there was), my daughter asked for a Vegan meal but found prawns in it. This was quickly replaced but shouldn't have happened. Had to go up to desk and ask for and pay our bill, looked like only one member of staff was allocating tables and taking payments. Not a great system as slowed everything down. If they took payment at the table things would run a lot smoother.

Delicious, excellent, recommend 👌🏻❤️

Love the food here made with some many nice flavours x good occasion place owners are so nice and so are staff x

Absolutely great food. With trash service. We have gone before and were able to split the bill and suddenly they can’t split and wait to even try and help until after we have paid. Zero help. Maybe get carry out because the incompetence deters the want to go back for the food. This might be the reason nobody tips in this country.

We were there Saturday 20th July the service was terrible how they can bring the food first then the drink is beyond me this restaurant is on a slow decline we won't go back it's a pity good food and location.

If I could rate it 4.67 I would but I unfortunately can’t as it is literally not an option. Food was really good. Service was excellent. Atmosphere was class. Overall the whole place was pretty class. (Not my picture included in the review but was very similar)

Walk to the restaurant.food was nice and chips delicious

A place worth recommending, delicious food, very nice service

Gidi Grill in Dundee is a truly authentic restaurant that is highly recommended. The food was really a dream, very tasty and you immediately noticed that you had arrived in the African/Caribbean world of taste. The cocktails are simply delicious. The decor of the restaurant was also really fitting, the roofing, the lamps, lots of green plants and the colors were great...really beautiful and modern at the same time. The service was super nice, friendly and accommodating, you feel cared for and you can immediately see the passion in them.

Great place and great food. Not ridiculously priced either. The server we had was so nice and attentive.

Amazing food, proper good quality service, brilliant atmosphere! Highly recommend

Delicious East African/Caribbean food, and great service. Highly recommended.

Went for bday meal, was disappointed with the food.

Lovely experience here. Food was delicious, cocktails were amazing, brilliant atmosphere and staff were lovely.

The ribs were huge and very tasty, I'd recommend a visit.

Ate here twice in a week and the food is amazing. Had the red snapper. The green chill sauce had a bit of bite! Will be back

One of best places to eat in Dundee hands down. I always bring friends, family and colleagues here!

An amazing fusion of Nigerian and Jamaican food. If you visit Dundee you must eat here. Excellent!!!

One of Dundee's best, but I miss the city quay. The food was on point tonight, We had the hotdog which arrived very quickly Nacho's which again arrived quickly and were delicious. The desserts were also brilliant but there is something about the quality of the food since it moved from the quay it's no longer up to the same standards.

I really enjoyed the food here, there is a real eclectic mix of dishes and some very nice cocktails to go with it. Service was excellent, very friendly and helpful.

Lovely location, Great mojito! Slow service.

Excellent food at good prices and excellent service. Busy and buzzing.

Last minute decision to have a late lunch here today for a birthday celebration. Food was amazing, we all chose totally different dishes and we tried a bit of everything. Fish was fantastic, steak was perfect, a few different dishes and sides all very tasty, and the soup was a revelation! All really beautifully cooked and presented, the staff were very sweet and helpful and we were all very impressed..we will definitely be back. Round of applause for the chefs and waiting staff, 10 out of 10 guys!

Dinner for 8 people. First time here and a return visit will be on the cards. Things to note: you will have to book as it's very popular, also it's loud so expect a noisy dinner. Food is ace, and there are good Carribbean cocktail options to accompany it, as well as wine and beer choices. Service is good but the demand means a wait is to be expected at times, so we were there for 2.5 hours for two courses.

Such great Caribbean food, drinks, and especially desserts! Dundee's best place for plantains and plantain cinnamon cake! The service was very slow. We were there 2.5 hours to recieve all our orders.

Excellent food and fantastic atmosphere! Shout out to our server William for his friendliness and recommendations. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Absolutely amazing! One of the best meals I've ever had. Delicious food and great service

Amazing food the ribs were delicious all the food tastes amazing really recommend going so many things we wanted to try so will definitely be back

Gave me severe diarrhea after I ate out the toilet

Staff were very friendly. Atmosphere was vibrant and inviting. The food was great and well presented, just maybe a tad confusing on my palette with the infusion of so many different flavours. But that is just personal preference. You won't regret going.

The food was good and the staff attentive. Some of the party sounded like they thought it was very spicy. It was spicy but I didn't think overly. We had a party of 10, ate lots and drank cocktails. The bill was surprisingly low at the end of the night.

Sofia was very helpful guiding us through the menu , food service excellent,all staff very friendly

We went here for my Mums birthday and it was an absolute 10/10. The food tastes so good and all the staff made it such a welcoming and memorable experience. The staff are so nice you don’t just feel like a customer they treat you like a friend too.

First time won't be the last very good all round

The food, the service and atmosphere is just perfect for family and friends gathering.

Overall, underwhelming. The red pepper soup was way too salty. It also looked like a season grey water with a fish fillet (which was good!).The Ceasar salad was nicely presented and tasty. Ordered a medium well stake but it was undercooked. The served also asked about add ons to meals without stating that they cost extra.

The food just warms your heart and soul, it was amazing, had a few different 🍸 aswell which were really good. The staff also were second to none, they were all helpful and seemed to be enjoying work, which in turn just made me even happier to eat there! 100% will be back

Lovely laid back vibe, food was delicious. Could have eaten the coleslaw for days 😂 Staff were great, so good with my little girl. Would have loved to try the Bahama Mama cocktail, maybe next time!

I had the best jollof rice, plantain and mixed meat basket with a glass of pina colada mocktail. Food and drink tasted so nice.

Food is okay, but very expensive. The restaurant is very crowded and busy, people will never see you except you call for help. The service is terrible, manager herself is a very rude person, not friendly. The waitress in the restaurant will finding all excuses for their mistakes and then blame the consumers.

Good evening was the first time I have been here (16/03/24)and I have to say it will not the last be the last from the minute you walk until you leave the staff are brilliant and very pleasant and very much in control. The food was just WOW I had the chicken ceaser salad the othe 2 members of the had the steak and the grilled chicken which was beautifully cooked and tender and to to top it off the cocktails and moctails were so nice. Overall my experience was great and can't fault anything credit to all the staff members can't wait to come back very soon...thank you..

Booked a table for a large group. Preorders were put in and all dealt with perfectly. Friendly and helpful staff and lovely atmosphere. Food was lovely.

Great food, friendly service and good selection of dishes. Quite loud so possibly not ideal for date night but great for a group of friends

I’d heard good things, but unfortunately it didn’t quite meet my expectations. The chicken burger I had was a little on the dry side of things and definitely could have had more flavour and for almost £17, I felt a little short changed. The service was fantastic though. Super quick and friendly staff. The atmosphere was pretty cool, nice music, nice setting, just unfortunately I felt where we were sat was a little busy being next to the kitchen.

Highly recommended.. the meat basket was amazing

Was a great experience for my family and I. Food was good and the staff were good hosts. It was a great atmosphere

Love the food, but guys, please start doing deliveries again 🥹🙏🏻.

Feel the place has lost its edge been a few times but the portions was smaller this time & service was not what you expected at a resturant with a high reputation certainly not value for money won't rush back

Was our 1st time trying Gidi as was recommended by a friend and wow it was great wil definitely be back.

Not everyone wants their food to be halal. This is Scotland. If you wanted a Muslim restaurant. Set up in Iran

Quite disappointed with my first visit. The chips were barely warm and the chicken burger was pretty much the same. On the other hand the dessert was lovely

Queuing was insane, standing for 25-30 mins before getting seated. Food came after 10-15 mins but there was screaming drunk men next to us so the atmosphere was uncomfortable. Food was really good though was impressed.

The food was amazing and fast service. I ordered a bbq chicken burger with chips and a bbq house sauce, and the Captian Morgan afro cake for dessert and everything was so great. My partner also enjoyed everything, especially the afro rum cakenit was to die for. Will definitely be returning here again in the future! Only downside was the fact the waiters were staring and waiting around did make me feel uncomfortable

Amazing food and great friendly staff. Would definitely recommend

Food is amazing staff are so lovely definitely recommend

The food was really delicious and fast service. I ordered a jerk grilled chicken with chips and a jerk bbq sauce, and the lemon and coconut cheesecake for dessert and everything was so good. My partner also enjoyed everything, especially the afro rum cake. Will definitely be returning here again in the future!

A little expensive but worth the money Great food Great service Thank you

I'd wanted to try Gidi for a long time, and happily I wasn't disappointed by the food. I was impressed by how balanced everything I ate was - the many flavours all worked together, and I never found the heat so intense as to drown them out (although your tolerance may vary). It was quite noisy inside at dinnertime, between the open kitchen and fairly loud music, but I liked that buzz. It's not the ideal place for important conversations over dinner, but then you probably wouldn't expect it to be. I do have to knock a star off purely for the service. Our table wasn't ready when we arrived (on time), and the young man who eventually set it only gave us cutlery - no menus, napkins or condiments, which we had to repeatedly ask for. Also, I don't think we were served by the same staff member more than once, which did lead to some miscommunications. Some staff (notably the blonde lady and man with facial hair) were lovely and helpful, but the lady at the front desk (possibly manager?) was quite cold and seemed inconveniened by any requests. Despite this, I would definitely return to Gidi Grill. The food is undeniably excellent, and there's not much else like it in the area.

Best place in Dundee to get awesome food. Best food in town and great atmosphere..

Food is 10/10 - superrrrrr tasty! Service is also top notch. My fiancé and I loved it and are looking forward to coming back to try something different on the menu.

Absolutely delicious food in a lovely warm atmosphere. The decor and music fits so well, staff are lovely and friendly. The menu has nice variety, with decent vegetarian options also. Have been multiple times with family and have never been disappointed, some of the best food we've enjoyed. Only downside is service can sometimes be a bit delayed, but this is expected with how busy it gets! Highly recommend, make sure you book a table.

Best mixed grill I have ever had.

Oh mama! Gidi grill hits the spot every time! Flipping amazing grub! Would go everyday if I could! 1000 times recommended! The Caesar salad, damn you are doing things to me! 🤤

This place hits the spot , service , food , cocktails all fantastic . The atmosphere is laid back but you do not wait long for anything . We had the Nachos topped with beef chilli and chicken ... Superb ! The waiting staff were lovely , the manager wished all tables a Merry Christmas as he walked round a really nice touch . Looking forward to visiting again .

Excellent service, great food, vibrant staff

Good food, friendly staff, relaxing atmosphere. Affrican influence.

The food was tasty, but a bit expensive, the place is nice but it was a bit too loud so it made it hard to have a conversation.

Great food - mixed grill something of a destination dish - the rum sponge is out of this world

I phoned up to book a table for 2 on Friday morning for 1:30pm for my partner and myself for her birthday. We had 2 courses each from the festive menu. I had Gidi Grill King Prawn and Snapper fish and a Plantain Cake for dessert and a Breakfast Tea for a drink. My Partner from Mexico City had Root Fish Cake for starter and the same main meal as myself and she had a Tempranillo Rosado Spanish Wine for refreshment. The Total bill came to £74.20 and I gave a £5.80 Tip. We were seated next to the door and the temperature was below 0c outside. My legs were freezing cold and so were my partners legs. We were really very cold. So I have given 3 stars for the service. I would have given a much bigger Tip if we were not seated next to the door. When a customer phones to book a table for 2 they should be seated in better seats not next to the main door in the winter when it's below 0c outside. Everything else was good.

I love this resturant. But today I came to buy a voucher and had poor service .I was served by Stella and she was not interested. And when asked for a envelope for voucher she said the card I got voucher in was envelope. Well I certainly could not post it like that sorry but I think you have to think that out everyone is not going to hand a voucher to someone without a envelope. Especially at this time of year when for a present u want to post .I have never had that before when buying a voucher.Without an envelope .please re think and ask ur assistant to smile and be helpful. 🤨 Pl

Third time here and every time without fail, it’s absolutely delicious. This time we came round at lunch time where it’s two courses for £17.99. I had to start the chicken wings, and for a main chicken thigh suya. It was just the right amount for lunch (although if it was an evening meal I’d have expected more). Consistently when I’ve been here, the thing that stands out the most is how well seasoned and moist the meat is, it’s absolutely incredible. It was also my first time in the new building since they’ve moved and there’s much more space which is nice. Will continue to return here again and again.

Excellent menu, friendly staff and lighting good enough to read the menu. Food was very tasty as well.

We stumbled upon this restaurant while having a coffee in the place next door and what a great,vibrant and cool place it is.The staff were warm,friendly and extremely passionate about the food they serve.We weren't sure about a few dishes on the menu but they were only too happy to help.This is a great place.If you haven't been.....Go

1st time there really enjoyed the meal can't fault any thing 10/10 for me and family

First time in Gidi Grill and we popped in prior to a show at the Caird Hall. It was very busy and we didn’t have a reservation but the friendly staff found us a table quite quickly. Drinks were lovely, a good selection of cocktails and not just your usual 4 or 5. Aperol Spritz was the special and went down a treat. For food a few starters to share and a main between us. The portions were a good, food tasty and served in good time. Given how busy the place was, the staff were excellent and friendly. The perfect place to nip into before a show or for a bite to eat with some friends in a place with a good atmosphere. We’ll certainly be back.