Junk in Edinburgh, City of

My partner and I had a fantastic experience at junk, we will be telling everyone we know about how great the place is. The food is amazing , so are the drinks. Staff are fantastic and the place has a cool vibe. We don't live in Edinburgh, but would come back for this place alone.

my partner and I brought my parents here, to have a Sunday roast....we all ordered different mains, and each of us were totally blown away, not only by the huge tasty portions for such a bargain price, but the service was also great and an all round exceptional experience.....thankyou jade and all the staff!!! Angela and davide x

Absolutely loved our meal here. We had a gig so let the team know we needed a speedy service - they were brilliant. All of the dishes we had were fantastic. Really good atmosphere, the staff were so friendly and helpful. Looking forward to coming back especially that Oxtail burger is living rent free in my mind!

Really enjoyed our first experience at Junk. Friendly staff and great options for food and drink. Will definitely be back

Unbelievably delicious! Excellent for folks with gluten issues.

This modern restaurant in Newington, just off South Clerk Street, offers fantastic food and well-crafted cocktails. The Black Forest cocktail was a highlight—rich yet not overly sweet, with a chocolate stick and black cherry garnish. The Negroni was well-balanced, and the Paloma was excellent. We opted for the seven-course tasting menu (£65), which was mostly great, though two of the courses felt more like amuse-bouches rather than full dishes. The crab and tomato cracker and pork skewer were both delicious but quite small. The burrito-style empanada with tomato, chilies, and olives was beautifully cooked, though a flatbread might have complemented it better than the pastry. The wild garlic pesto bread was a standout and might have been better placed earlier in the meal. The Ethiopian-inspired chicken dish with a rich sauce, scotch egg, and red sauce was an interesting twist, but it didn’t quite feel like a main course. The palate cleanser (apple) was refreshing again felt it should not been included as part of the 7 courses and the chocolate fondant dessert was a satisfying finish. Service was good, but the atmosphere had some downsides. Our original seating at the far end of the restaurant was uncomfortable—trapped between two brick walls—so we asked to move. We were offered a shared table for six, despite many empty tables around, which wasn’t ideal. Additionally, the music was quite loud in that area. Overall, the food was great, but the portioning of the tasting menu felt a little stretched, and the seating arrangements could have been better. With some small tweaks, this could easily be a 5-star experience.

Absolutely wonderful place, amazing food, incredible staff with a lovely atmosphere & decor. Would highly highly recommend. Particularly enjoyed the unique Cocktails.

Amazing experience! One of the best ‘outs’ I’ve had in years. Possibly the best eatery in Edinburgh… Had the 9 dishes Dealers Choice: superb! All dishes exquisite. Last desert had just a touch too much cream in it for me, but overall superb: so nice to taste real food! Already plotting my next visit! Thanks team, you made our evening out very special :)

Amazing food, wonderful staff and great ambience. Highly recommended!

One of, if not the best, dinner we’ve ever had. Amazing service and attention to detail by the staff. Food was exceptional. We did the tasting menu and couldn’t have been more impressed. Definitely coming back! Would recommend as a date night spot.

Food was exceptional. Friendly, attentive service. Will be recommending to friends and will definitely be back.

I now know the meaning of ‘hidden gem’. My partner and I recently moved out of the inner city and so we’ve been looking for local places to eat and have a nice glass of wine. We came across Junk on Google maps and thought we would give it a try. I am so happy we did… The food was amazing!! You could either pick several small plates from the menu or go for ‘Dealers choice’ which is the chefs take on a tasting menu. We decided to select a few things from the menu and we were not disappointed. All plates were delicious and generous in size. We didn’t leave room for dessert but could see other tables around us have something… it looked divine!! The staff were all so lovely and service was very prompt. We ordered a lot of food and also had alcohol (they have a great choice of wines BTW). The total bill was just over £100, service included so very reasonably priced. I’m so happy we found this place, it’s my new favourite restaurant in Edinburgh and I didn’t even need to go into the city and pay for parking! They have a Sunday roast which we will definitely be going back for. Thanks so much Junk :) **Up date - so we went back for the Sunday road: - The beef was beautifully cooked - Very generous portions of the veg which were all well seasoned - Giant Yorkshire puddings - We also got a side of the leeks; I was say its a must. Super yummy -The creme brûlée in the best in Edinburgh IMO ;)

Absolutely fabulous food! Every morsel seemed yummier than the last. Would recommend with go faster stripes; that is to say, DO NOT miss this gem.

Great Sunday roast, very generous too. Definitely visiting again to try the à la carte menu and the other roast options!

Great meal, six of us. Fantastic night

Jenny Jenni Jennie Jen-knee JenAE (Forrest gump voice) was the highlight of our visit…a little pushy on the feedback though xx

Great food and staff! Jenny was particularly amazing! X

The food was out of this world, and as two guys coming to visit from London we can honestly say it was one of the best meals we’ve ever tasted. The only thing to flag was the fried chicken - it was divine, but as it came at the end of our experience, having thoroughly enjoyed the crab risotto, patatas and things on sticks, it was the only dish that paled compared with the culinary excellence of the others

If I could rate this place 10 stars I would!

The food at Junk was excellent. The combination of flavors was so creative. Our favorite dishes were the XO Risotto and Spanish Armada potatoes. The staff took such good care of us, making sure that I had gluten free options due to an allergy. It’s rare to find restaurant staff so understanding and considerate. The Stubborn Mule mocktail was perfect :)

Great great food, super attentive staff, banging music. Love this place. Delighted to have it in the neighbourhood.

Well, I’m looking to find something to say on improvement. You won’t get disappointed, staff is lovely and available while discret. Food is stunning, with great main portion, with lot of gluten free option if needed. The atmosphere and decoration will make you want to stay longer.

We visited last night. We had a warm welcome from the staff. The taster menu was to die for. The flavours and thought that went in to the food was just amazing A definite revisit

Prepare to be blown away with this incredible food experience! Absolutely delicious, thoughtfully crafted, surprising dishes. We are a family of “foodies” and this was one of our very favorite meals ever! We chose the 5 small plate chef choices and were unprepared for how incredibly delicious and unique each plate was. Given the 5star quality of every dish, one might expect a more snobbish atmosphere, but instead, the setting was comfortable and hip, and the server, Kate, was warm and friendly and very knowledgeable about each dish and the wines. Honestly, this restaurant is worth a trip to Edinburgh just for the pleasure of the meal. We booked early, so we would recommend doing likewise. A day later, and we are still raving about this meal!

BEST MEAL WORLDWIDE IN ALL MY TRAVELS!!! And I travel frequently for business (US, UK, EU). Each course was a masterpiece- work of art for all senses, visual, smell, and of course taste. You can tell each ingredient was meticulously thought, chosen, and prepared. And Kate, the waitress was fun, enthusiastic, and extremely helpful. DON'T MISS JUNK.

Went for the Sunday roast, didn't disappoint. Classic roast, excellent roasties, everything cooked on point. £45 a head with a couple drinks and starters is on point too for price in Edinburgh. Would go again.

Very cool place with a lovely atmosphere and great creative food. Service was attentive, quick, and friendly. Will be back, thank you!

Loved our experience at Junk. Food, drinks and the service were amazing! Great food done well and all with a smile ❤️

A very nice and naughty place. We felt right at home.

Very warm welcome, great decor and music selection. Service was attentive and friendly. Menus was explained and portion sizes/recommendations offered. Very quick service times once we ordered. We shared the focaccia bread with an amazing flavoured butter, which changes every few days. For Sunday roasts we ordered beef sirloin and Spatchcock roast chicken. Both were fabulous, lots of accompanying potatoes and veggies. All tasted amazing, would certainly visit again. Thank you very much to the team :)

Always a fab time, happy to keep coming back! Excellent Hogmanay Menu and Party! Love you guys! Keep being awesome!! Hope 2025 continues to be amazing for you all xx

Came here for a family meal and was blown away by the incredible Sunday roast - highly recommend!!

Food, cocktails and staff all outstanding and we will definitely be back 😍

My favourite restaurant in Edinburgh - a hard recommend for anyone who visits the city, and where I always take friends/family. The dealer’s choice is always incredible, best small plates I’ve ever had, great cocktails too, and always lovely helpful service. I tried their new Sunday roast menu for the first time yesterday and it didn’t disappoint - absolutely the best. Just great food, done really well, with a lovely vibe.

We had dinner on saturday night. Food was lovely and staff was very good. The only problem we had was when we order a bottle of wine and it did not arrived, half way through dinner we discussed with the waiter that took our order we were not interested on it anymore as it did not arrived on which he straight away apologise and offer us the bottle for free. We wanted to leave a small service charge as despite that problem they were lovely to us and food was very good but they insisted for us no to do it as per they mistake. We are all humans and we all make mistakes, the food was very good and the staff very honest. We will come back again.

Had a wonderful series of snacks. Can recommend.

Service here is always impeccable. The waitress (manager?) is always so smiley and was very accommodating with giving us the table we preferred even if it was busy. Lovely food. My go-to when I have visits from abroad. Thank you so much!

I typically don't like small plates restaurants but the food was fairly big and quite tasty. I recommend it as a quick lunch stop.

Amazing first visit. I’d heard good things and it’s totally worth the hype. Service is genuine, food is insanely great. Do it.

The service is great, as is the vibe, but the food is pretty mediocre. I wouldn't recommend shelling out £60 for the 7 course meal, it's notworth it. There is better food all over edinburgh.

Best restaurant in Edinburgh. The food was the most delicious and exquisite in Scotland. Inventive dishes but not where it’s so odd you can’t enjoy it. In a foodie and this place was really impressive. Almost everything on the menu can be made gluten free. The server was terrific and atmosphere had an awesome vibe. My husband said the celeriac dish could use just one more kind of celeriac but other than that it was just perfect. We had one of everything and no complaints. Two dishes (small plates) for lunch was very satisfying. Three would have filled me up. If I was going for three I’d probably do the chefs choice. Enjoy!

Top notch food. Small menu but perfectly formed.

Couldn’t have been happier with our visit to Junk. We had the 9 course tasting menu and it was a brilliant experience from start to finish. The staff were all lovely, couldn’t do enough for us. The food was fantastic, great opportunity to try different things, everything presented beautifully and all for an amazing price. We both said how amazing it was for value for money. Would definitely return :)

Popped in late after a show in Edinburgh, despite the kitchen being closed they welcomed us, sorted us out with some amazing food & some freebie snacks to get us started, amazing mocktails & wine. Will definitely be booking to come back.

Meal between a couple of friends in November 2024 Summary: overall too expensive, the dishes are good, careful presentation The dishes are tiny, tapas style, but without the price of a tapa... The waiter pushes the consumption a little too much when ordering, which makes you uncomfortable... The style of cooking is not clear, said to be a combination of several foreign cuisines but we get a little lost, and the associations are not always relevant The crispy chicken is absolutely uninteresting (and expensive!), the sauce which accompanies it called cherry sauce does not have the desired effect, it looks like a mayo-ketchup mixture... nothing to do with it. map. The neighbors at the tables complained that the intensity of the spices was too high, but that was not our feeling. We had 3 additional glasses to accompany the dishes. 12.5GB a glass for a rather ordinary white wine (white Albarino), it's too expensive. Mixed experience

Incredible food, so unique and tasty, I absolutely loved everything. Special mention for the Cherry Bomb, my partner even said it was the best dessert he ever had! The staff was so nice and attentive, the service was fast. 100% recommend this gem!

Had a wonderful time at Junk when I visted earlier this week. Staff were friendly and delivered a stellar service, food was quick, top quality and very delicious. Was recommended to go here and will definitely recommend others. Will for sure come back and try the Dealer's Choice menu.

Outstanding experience from the staff at Junk. lovely atmosphere, coupled with the kind and attentive foh staff elevated the already excellent food. Can't wait to come back!

We had a fantastic meal here last night. We had the Dealer’s Choice menu and each course was delicious and original. The quantities were just right. Service was excellent and cocktails were a triumph.

Food was brilliant. Wine was beautiful. Service was top notch. We noticed that the team recognised everyone coming though the door with a warm welcome. Water was always topped up. We felt well looked after. Will recommend to friends!

Eat here. Amazing food. Get the tasting menu, if you don’t - you’re missing out. It’s all so comforting and indulgent but also so light and refined. The concept is brilliant and nothing like I have had before. Service was absolutely 10/10 and perfect level of sass and humour from everyone.

Amazing food and lovely staff. Definitely recommend!

The food, the service, the atmosphere! Everything was top notch! We had the dealers choice & it was an adventure for the senses. Coming here was a highlight of the day & I’d recommend it to anyone that was looking for an experience that makes dining fun.

Delicious shared menu and a great drinks selection. Cool vibes

Excellent service and wine list was well put together. One can see Arthur’s seat while dining, which is exceptional. Sunday roast was average, and the gravy tasted like it was store bought. The Yorkshire pudding was delicious.

Going on the premise alone I wasn’t sure what to expect but I was really blown away by this restaurant. The food and cocktails were sensational. I’m still thinking about the Dashi broth on the broccoli and the smoky beef tartare now. I also really enjoyed the fat washed rye in the old fashioned. A place that is full of ideas. Attentive service. Only wish would be to turn the music up a bit!

Wee restaurant and bar with nice atmosphere - great variety of drinks and food - prices are normal - highly recommended for a first date 🌹 - toilet available - public parking only

We had the Dealer’s Choice tasting menu and what an experience! The food was incredible - such high quality, well seasoned and adventurous flavours that worked. Such great value as well. Staff we’re friendly and very attentive. Would recommend!!

I dropped by casually on a weekend night when many stores were closed~ The above-average meals provide a plan where you can try every dish during your first visit. It’s a bit like the concept of having a small cup of beer of various flavors. (Choice of seven or nine paths) I ordered two different varieties of red wine, half a bottle each~ Overall, it is very relaxing and comfortable. It is not a restaurant for tourists! Worth a try!

Ordered more than half of the menu and pretty much every dish was excellent - not a particular fan of the gumbo nor the eggplant though nothing wrong with either. I don't know what sorcery was used with the food to make it taste so good but the flavors were magic! The macaroni - just wow! At the risk of sounding pretentious, the texture of the chicken gyro was exceptional. Absolutely loved the whole mackerel in rendang sauce - was so tender... just amazing! Even the potatoes... seriously. Too busy eating so no time to take photos. Will be back for sure! 2nd time around wasn't as good since they changed the menu... Some hits but some misses... The 3rd visit was good again - some really well-made tasty stuff although a bit awkward to share some of them... still not a fan of a couple of them but nothing wrong with those. They also have a place at Edinburgh Street Food with a limited menu so you can try some of their stuff there. Overall consistently pretty good - small plates mean even if you don't like where their creativity took them sometimes, you'll certainly love some of the dishes. Safe to say they know what they're doing in the kitchen. Make sure to save room for their well-thought-out desserts with the perfect mix of textures and flavours!

Absolutely divine! Was looking for a Sunday Roast and couldn’t have picked a better place. Loved Junk’s take and options on a roast and sides.

Been twice now and both times has been amazing. Unique menu great staff

Excellent food, varied wine list, great service. The nine course chef's choice is reasonably priced for the quality. Highly recommend.

I visited the restaurant at lunchtime and had the 7 course tasting menu. The food was reasonably tasty and some of the dishes had interesting and unusual flavours. Some were fine, but quite basic. Overall the experience was fine, but I found that it is not good value for money. At £50 per person for the 7 course tasting menu it was not worth it and I will not go again. In that price range for lunch you can find so much better value in Edinburgh.

Junk is by far the best restaurant experience we have had in Scotland, and the restaurants here have been fantastic. Every single person we interacted with was lovely. The service was attentive and provided wonderful guidance. But more than that. The food. We have the 9 course tasting menu and cannot say enough about how wonderful it tasted. We will be raving about this meal for years to come

Had Sunday lunch. Got a table despite not booking which was appreciated. Staff were friendly and helpful. Food was excellent and high quality. Restaurant/bar has a unique design and is a nice space to hang out in.

Our Sunday roast was phenomenal. Highly recommend the pork belly and the cauliflower side. Fantastic service as well 😀

I was really impressed with Junk the whole atmosphere is brought together by great service and rapport with the staff. The sharing plates were delicious, the drinks were amazing, and there were no complaints, with a stunning view of Arthur's seat from afar. This restaurant is all round great

I booked Junk without really knowing what to expect - I was worried it might be slightly gimmicky given it's ethos of upmarket 'Junk' food. I was proven more than wrong. Firstly the staff were amazing - so charming and friendly and the perfect amount of attentive. The hot honey margarita was so good I had to order two and I had an espresso martini at the end of the meal that was creamy, foamy and STRONG. Now to the food - the snacks were perfect and left you eager for the main dishes, the crowdie/chilli oil hummus with the bread was maybe my favorite part of the meal. The tomato small plate was 10/10 and the main of 'chicken Caesar' finished the savory dishes off perfectly, the Caeser dressing was so strong and tangy. Desserts were good of maybe a couple of notches below the savory food. I'll be back here.

Food was really good (+ great at catering for celiacs - most of the menu is gluten free) fish of the day a tiny bit small but overall great and would come again!! (not ideal for vegetarians)

Disappointing birthday dinner. I was looking forward to trying Junk for my birthday however unfortunately the dining set up, very busy service and finding tinfoil in my food made this a disappointing experience. We were sat at high stools opposite the bar, facing the wall. It was cramped and busy with waiters passing behind us much of the time so difficult to relax but they couldn’t accommodate us at a table. This setup didn’t work well for the small plates menu as we ran out of space quickly. The staff were doing their best but were visibly very stressed. Initially the food was lovely (fried chicken, confit chicken, Bombay potatoes, monkfish special, broccoli) but I found a piece of tinfoil in the confit chicken. Our server apologised and took the plate off our bill. We weren’t offered a replacement dish or some drinks by way of further apology. The food was genuinely tasty up to that point but the overall experience was really disappointing. I was looking forward to trying some of their drinks but it wasn’t a relaxing experience to enjoy a drink. I’d love to see what this place is like on a good day and their Sunday roasts look tempting but I couldn’t recommend it from this visit.

Dear Hubert I would like to warmly thank you for the exceptional service you offered us during our visit to the "JUNK" restaurant on Friday evening. Your wine recommendations were perfect, and your attention to making sure we didn't miss anything made the evening truly special. You are a true star! P.S. We hope you recover soon and can do what you love again. You are always welcome in Munich!

Great food. Delicious small plates - and my favourite dessert of the year so far (and I like my desserts). Eat the cherry bomb!

A rare place where the food is better than the menu. Not many items but way more tastes in each than the menu suggests. All high quality, well presented and decent value. We ordered more of several dishes.

Highlight was catch of the day. Monkfish cheeks with Salt & Vinegar crispies...very nice, very innovative. Service was friendly, genuine and speedy. Will be back!!

I was not prepared to be blown away! I’d tasted their food at Edinburgh Street Food and it was insanely good, but I like to keep my expectations on an even keel. I knew they’d produce good food, but what I was served was incredible! They’re bar & restaurant is on South Clerk Street, it’s unassuming inside and out and gives nothing away. However set a foot inside and the staff are lovely, very welcoming, attentive but not in your face. The menu is simple but this is elevated and sophisticated junk food. About A Mouthful - 3 dishes at £5 each Sharing’s Caring - 12 dishes, 3 dishes for £32 and they recommend 6 dishes for 2 people so expect to pay £64 They do have a lunchtime special available, selected dishes, 3 for £25. We tried the Wee Buns of Fun (£5) - white crab, brioche, szechuan Better than Gregs (£5) - chicken sausage roll, mango, curry These 2 ‘starter’ bites set the tone. It sets your tastebuds up for the party that is about to commence, as well as a feast for the eyes. The szechuan in the Wee Buns of Fun really creeps up on you and makes your mouth tingle but it also creates the need for more. Greggs have nothing on this Chicken Sausage Roll - sensational and if they sold these in full size, there would be a queue out the door. We chose 7 of the dishes plus dessert. Each dish was a work of art, beautifully cooked, perfectly balanced; well seasoned with every element carefully placed on the plate to play its part in creating exceptional mouthfuls of food. Legs Like a Duck - confit duck, tattie scone and Hoiracha. Your eyes light up when you see this being delivered to your table. The tattie scone holds this together and I loved the popped rice on top. The textures are the magic in this dish. ‘Mon Ya Bass - stonebass, makhani and onion bahji. I love their play on textures and flavours. The fish was impeccably cooked and I commend the chef in cooking that fish skin to perfection. The onion bahji was crunchy and perfect for mopping up that curry sauce. Monsieur Crab - soft shell crab karaage, gem and yuzu. Crunchy and moreish in all the right places. The lettuce brought a lovely freshness to the dish whilst the yuzu brought the zing. Le Kebab - lamb neck, ezme and tzatziki. Oh this was just downright yum! Pink and tender lamb on a bed of turkish salsa atop a fluffy warm thick flatbread. Do Scallops have Tails? - Orkney scallop, ox tail and onion rings (£3 supplement). Of course I was going to order this, it’s scallop! The ox tail stuffed into the centre of the onion rings was unctuous to the point of umami heaven. The scallop bringing some serious sexy vibes to this plate of food. Moo Point -beef tartare, Hondashi mayo and chilli oil. I’ve not had beef tartare in years, then all of a sudden, I’ve had it 4 times in the last month! It’s making a come back and for good reason, it’s bloody delish! The crackers and the chillies just elevate this dish even more. Forever Blowing Bubbles - bubble and squeak, ham hock and egg. When a dish makes you think of breakfast, then it must be good. The egg was on point, bringing forth a bright yellow runny yolk, but I felt that the ham hock was slightly missing in this dish, however this did not distract you from wanting to devour every morsel. Treacle Tart - milk sorbet and peanut. A good solid dessert. Loved the milk sorbet. The Jaffa - chocolate, blood orange and chai masala. Just think Jaffa Cake but larger with a little spice. We ordered a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2021. This crisp and refreshing white wine with its vibrant acidity and zesty flavours was a match made in heaven for the hot weather and every dish we ate. Its light body and clean finish made it incredibly easy to drink. I’ve fallen in love with Junk. The food is outstanding and possibly one of the top restaurants in Edinburgh. I very highly recommend it and if you were treating yourself and someone special, order everything on the menu! I've also been for Sunday Roast and its downright fabulous.

Incredible flavors. Service was great, just had one misunderstanding. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Edinburgh!

So good! We were in for Sunday lunch and it did not disappoint! Thanks for having a veggie option too! We’ll be back

Found a hidden gem in Newington. Everything was deeelish. Great service and a very cool vibe. Jade was amazing. Highlight of our time in Edinburgh.

Second visit to Junk and the food was even better than the first time. Very welcoming atmosphere and outstanding service! 👌

Sweet lord this place is amazing! Food was superb, staff super friendly and the toilets super clean. Loved it

Lovely 7 course tasting menu, creative & well balanced. They were able to cater to my need for gluten free. Amazing

Very good food and amazing service! So knowledgeable on all dishes

Wonderful recipes. High quality and original, comes with few quantity. It’s worth a try

Amazing food and lovely staff, great for catering for dietary requirements. Thank you!

A fab, quirky place, very fun, very different. The food is hard to describe, but it's amazingly delicious.

Fun and worthwhile experience. It will be interesting to see where the chef(s?) are in a few years. If you're looking for something a bit different, check it out.

Spectacular food, but most importantly they played two Bob Dylan songs

Very pleasantly surprised. Reasonably priced tasting menu and every course was delicious. They had a licensing problem so was £6 corkage fee but that was fine. Staff friendly and speed was fine whilst my friend and I caught up. Would return.

Came here for food before watching the football at the Cask and Bar. Portions were about right. We had 6 dishes in total, plus 2 beers and the bill came to £90. The food was presented beautifully, and the flavours perfect. Particular favourites were the salt and pepper mushrooms, steak tartare, and crab quesadilla.

We just happened to fall on this place last night and I'm so glad we did. We hadn't went out with any plans, this place was in the area and we were lucky enough to get a table. We were pleasantly greeted with great banter straight away and offered an option of 2 different tables. We decided on the 7 course tasting menu at £45pp. Every course was a taste sensation! I was eating things I would never normally have. One course was celeriac, it was so good I couldn't believe it was really celeriac! The dip dip with the homemade focaccia was so good we ordered extra. The jam roly poly dessert was lovely, as was the pineapple pot. I tried a couple of the cocktails, Strawberry Kisses was my fave. I've a few minor negative points, which didn't detract from my experience, just observations. The monkfish in the caper sauce was very salty but my partner says that's what capers are like, I've never tried them before 🤷🏻‍♀️ One of the waitresses didn't seem very knowledgeable about the food she was serving and didn't seem to care too much either, which was disappointing. I asked for a third cocktail and it never came, maybe they thought I'd had enough, I probably had 😂 it wasn't put on the bill so wasn't an issue, think it was just genuinely forgot about. All in all, a great experience. Food great, drinks great and atmosphere great. Look forward to visiting again to try some more different dishes!

If you haven’t been, what are you waiting for ?! Think proper junk food but elevated, cool af interior and outstanding service ! Support a super-family (they really are a bunch of legends) business and surprise your tastebuds !

Awful food that is not even worth eating. No one at my table enjoyed any of the dishes, give Junk a miss.

Went here for lunch, and got one of the best camponata I have ever eaten and the chicken parm was mouthwatering, and the cocktails me and my part had were so delicious. Highly recommend the food and the drinks. Staff were lovely and accommodating! Don't miss this place if you are ever in Edinburgh!

Really nice place. Went here with my fiancé for his birthday dinner. Service was attentive, friendly and happy to help. Only 4 stars because we both had to go for dealers choice or we weren't able to get it. Also, I was quite disappointed with the coarseness of the boeuf tartare. Obviously just my taste. HOWEVER, we went for seconds on the chicken parm as it was so delicious, light and it fitted that little hunger-hole that needed to be fitted. Cocktails were also really nice. I especially liked the tajin powder on the margarita. All in all, absolute gem of a place, lovely staff and fresh ingredients. P.s. descriptions of some of the dishes were an absolute belter! Keep up the good work!

The best roast in Edinburgh. No question!

Really enjoyed the 7 course tasting menu. Good fun and good value!

If you look past the price, like two croquettes for £12, it's amazing. Although it's called "Junk", it's essentially fine dining with a casual atmosphere. So it's not a place you'd go often for brunch. Junk are present in Edinburgh Street Food, which is FANTASTIC. Unfortunately it gives you a wrong expectation of the restaurant (as Junk in ESF is much cheaper and the portions are big, so opposite). Anyway, the food is definitely delicious, drinks are really good and the staff are lovely. So all really really good.....but it's odd to pay such a high price for small portions, with a 12.5% included tip. We hope the staff are paid fairly and well! I would definitely recommend Gluten free options available

Perfect location for a relaxed family birthday party. Great cooking and warm, welcoming staff. This is a great addition to South Clerk Street - a wee gem

Food 5/5 Every course looks and tastes exquisitely prepared. Service 3/5 The waitress was very friendly. However, perhaps because they were a bit busy, everything took very long: I waited for a long time for my order to be taken. Most of the food came relatively fast once I got to order them. Then, it took forever for the waitress to come take my dessert order, which came rather slowly. The whole dinner took ~2 hours, with only ~20 mins of eating. Also, at one point, my cutleries got taken away, and they forgot to replace them. Atmosphere 3.5/5 The place itself has a nice hippy vibe, albeit a bit cramped. However, I was sat at a window seat that I didn’t really like. It appeared dirty (although part of it probably isn’t actually dirty), there were some crumbs on the seat next to me, and there was an ant crawling around the table that bothered me for a large part of the meal. Bottom line: Gorgeous and tasty foods. Service and appearance could use some improvement.