Kora By Tom Kitchin in Edinburgh, City of

Delicious Sunday Roast - did not disappoint . Desserts divine and Kora mule cocktail a recommend from us ! Overall great experience .

Me and my partner went for Sunday lunch. We fully agree with the other comments regarding the service. It wasn’t bad as such but wasn’t good. No one asked if everything was ok when we got our food and it was difficult to get someone’s attention when we wanted to order dessert & the bill. When you’re giving service like this you shouldn’t be charging over £10 for a service charge. We had the Sunday roast- we felt it was ok but just a bit strange… hard to explain! I also have to say the bitter dark chocolate didn’t work with the doughnuts. Bill was nearly £100 for 2 roasts, 1 dessert & 2 soft drinks I won’t be back I’m afraid.

Not been before but having Tom Kitchen’s name thought it was going to be amazing. Bit underwhelmed. Think it lacks atmosphere. Did pre state one GF in party. Did not get GF menu until we mentioned it. Very little choice on it. Salmon pate nice. Food ok. Staff efficient. Felt like a cafe not a restaurant. Bit mediocre.

I'm afraid I also agree with negative comments re service. We weren't ignored but the service just wasn't up to scratch. There seemed to be plenty of staff & our waitress was pleasant but there was always a very long wait to catch anyone's eye or indeed to see anyone actually going round the restaurant to check on customers. On the positive, my husband was very happy with his lamb starter and mallard main. As a true carnivore he said the flavours were excellent and he scraped up as much jus/sauce as was polite!. My beetroot starter was a bit of a disappointment. It tasted like it had just come out of the fridge whereas room temperature would have improved the flavours. The main course salad with chicken was tasty. Unfortunately we didn't have space for dessert. We had a voucher, given to us by friends, and I thought it was a little petty of the restaurant to deduct this from the total cost of the meal plus service. I would have expected voucher to be deducted from our food & drink bill before charging 12.5% service. Small point but just felt petty to me. The restaurant had a pleasant atmosphere, decent choice of dishes on the menu for all diets, good lighting (tea lights), good temperature & no blaring music. I left, however, thinking I was not desperate to return.

The place has such a cozy, welcoming vibe—definitely not one of those overly formal or intimidating spots. It fits perfectly into Edinburgh’s restaurant scene, with its mix of quality food and a laid-back atmosphere.

Decepcionado. Tardamos 20 minutos en servir una botella de agua con gas a pesar de preguntarnos qué queríamos beber cuando nos sentamos. No falta personal, pero realmente no estoy muy seguro de lo que todos estaban haciendo, pero sin duda no prestando atención a los detalles. Tuvimos que perseguir a alguien para tomar nuestro pedido de comida a pesar de que solo había 3 mesas ocupadas en todo el restaurante (lo que en sí significaba que el restaurante carecía de cualquier ambiente en absoluto un sábado por la tarde). Comida bien, pero muy rica si soy honesto. Yo tenía la wagyu carne de res / pasta que era un poco de un brebaje extraño que no estoy seguro de que funcionaba por completo. No me disgustó, pero no puedo decir que lo querría de nuevo. Lamentablemente no volveré ya que simplemente no es lo suficientemente bueno para el precio - muchos mejores lugares.

Great experience, staff were very friendly and attentive. Food was also delicious.

One of our new favourites! The drinks were phenomenal and perfect for autumn. The meal was amazing, the definition of elevated comfort food.

Great food, great drinks, great service for good value.

Lamb's Kidneys with crispy breast of lamb were sublime!

Food was amazing. Quite a wait between courses as it was busy, but it was worth the wait. Wine on the expensive side.

We recently dined at kora, the sister restaurant to the Michelin-starred The Kitchin, and unfortunately, it turned out to be the most underwhelming dining experience of our entire trip to Scotland. Given its association with such a renowned establishment, we expected so much more, especially considering it was also our most expensive meal. The experience began at the bar, where we ordered a flight of 3 Scottish whiskies paying 85 pounds!! However, the Kiwi bartender, although friendly, was unfamiliar with the whisky notes. She simply placed the bottles in front of us, leaving us to read the labels ourselves. When we moved on to the dining room, It became clear that the staff seemed inexperienced and unprepared, a far cry from what one would expect in a restaurant tied to The Kitchin’s reputation. As for the food, it was unremarkable at best. My husband had the oysters, and I opted for scallops as starters. Main courses of steak pasta and risotto were decent, but nothing close to justifying the hefty £240 bill. Adding to the disappointment was the decor. One of my biggest pet peeves was seeing shelves lined with plastic leaves and flowers. For a restaurant of this stature and reputation, you’d expect either real plants and flowers or, at the very least, for the shelves to be left empty rather than filled with cheap-looking plastic decor. In the end, Kora felt like it was riding on the coattails of its more famous sibling restaurant without delivering on quality. For the price, we expected a far more polished and memorable experience. Sadly, it was neither.

As a fan of Tom when it comes to the celebrity chef scene and local entrepreneur we knew we were set for a blast. But hey, there’s always room for a bad day at the office, well, last night was one of these days. Booked for some scran with the fam and as always we smacked few classy bevies couple of doors doon the road at the Blackbird. Stunning wee boozer. Rocked up for dinner and the place was pretty buzzing which is always good to see. Although it grabbed our attention that there wasn’t many members of staff that particular night, but we know how professional they are and expected nothing but a great culinary experience. Fun and games so we start teeing off with the munch; Mallard and haggis the only two things that were up to par. Ragu, cod , cesar salad, pātes and ribs not even close to the to quality you’d be thinking of a top tier gastro pub. Desserts were orite. Great Rioja. Birds at the front of the hoose weren’t coping at all but they put a lot of effort on it. We’ll be back

We had a wonderful evening celebrating twins' birthdays at this restaurant. We began with fresh oysters, the scallops (which were irresistible after seeing photos), and the fried broccoli (which we could have skipped). For our main courses, we highly recommend the vegetarian fregola pasta—it's a must-try! The trout and cod were good, but not exceptional. However, the pork fillet was tender and juicy. Overall, we loved our experience and definitely recommend the pasta and scallops!

Great restaurant, good food and informal atmosphere. Here we come again! They take very good care of children.

Very accommodating service. Beautiful location. Good food at a decent price. Extraordinary cocktails from a great bartender

Food was hit and miss. The fusion fried chicken wasn’t good at all. Maybe, we set a really high expectations given our wonderful experience at The Kitchin.

The service here was non existent. We managed to get one glass of wine each all evening and that was it. There is 12.5% added to your bill automatically for service so the staff obviously don’t need to make any effort. I had the Mushroom main. I had understood when I ordered it that it would be a pasta dish but in reality it was a convoluted mis-mash of ingredients that tasted of nothing. The best thing about our mains was the side of chips that came with my husbands dish. The lighting was really bright, it was very hot and the tables were very close together. We didn’t order desserts or coffee as we were keen to bring this disappointing evening to an end. Not recommended.

Me and my partner came here for an evening meal. The bar service was excellent. However, table service was lacking. The first two male servers were great, incredibly accommodating. However ( I assume they finished their shifts) later on ( nearer to the end of our meal) our waitress was rude and dismissive. She dropped desert menus on tables carelessly and walked off. Could tell she didn’t care. Expected more from restaurant of this standard , especially as we travelled far to experience it.

Pros: good decor and ambience, delicious food w a twist, friendly waiter. Cons: extremely slow service, some orders mixed up, perhaps understaffed? Net net - I’d give it another try!

3 and a half stars if halves possible. Very happy to start with the positives. Service throughout was exemplary from everyone who served us. The surroundings are relaxing, the welcome warm and no indication we were on a timed stay. More later. The occasion was a significant birthday celebration present from a daughter and husband (and 3 yr Puddy). So we decided we would have 3 courses and forgo bread. Except my wife changed her mind! The outcome was gluten free bread so good we fought over it. Our starters were an endive salad,walnuts and apple with smoky cheese. I loved my taste but my wife thought too acidic. My scallops were overwhelmed by the ' burnt butter and oil' dressing. Interesting but no scallops flavour escaped. Unfortunately my wife's chicken main was tasteless and replaced by the cod tempura which was appreciated but of course did take a considerable time. My Wagyu beef pasta dish was divine and I was severely tempted to lick the plate. Our desserts continued the good/not so good. The rice terrific but the chocolate fondant (runny chockie pudding) was overcooked with the chocolate having to work hard to edge onto the plate. My wife's rice dish was heavenly however. The wines and coffees were fine. We really did enjoy our evening. Service is on the slow side and the alternative main took time and our stay was best part of four hours. There was no suggestion of needing to vacate the table and all comments were accepted in good faith and we understand are reported back. I thought this was our first visit to Kora and that our previous visit was to the Southside Scran 🤔. My daughter in law was adamant it was Kora.She was right. I had forgotten It was on the 14th February 2023 and my review was 5 stars for everything then which prompted my daughter to choose here again. One point I would make is that when several things are below par, especially if a main involved, a bill reduction should be considered. If I had been paying I would have suggested that. We were however very happy to include the service charge.

Delicious food, great service, highly recommended

Overall good food and comfortable friendly atmosphere. NUmerous foodie chef items on the menu and all that we got was great. We had an issue with items ordered that were not delivered. They comped deseart due to this and the overall experience was pleasant. Trout for me was well prepared and delicious. My wife had the seed salad with chicken which was good even without the dressing as she forgot to use it lol.

Epic spot near Bruntsfield for Brunch ( also amazing at other times of day ) - great interpretation and delivery of those brunch dishes you crave and a nice selection of brunch cocktails too :)

Beautifully presented, but not a meal my wife and I particularly enjoyed. The main was particularly disappointing. The sauce had such an overpowering flavour that made me wonder why the beef was even there.

My wife and I went here for a birthday celebration dinner. The fittings and ambience are nice - reasonably informal and relaxing surrounds. Staff were generally friendly and attentive. Our first courses were very nice and our mains were reasonable, but the dessert we ordered to share was quite literally inedible. I don't think I've ever experienced something like that before at a relatively expensive venue like this. I can only assume it had been sitting in a fridge for a number of days based on how stale and off it tasted. That really took the shine off the whole evening, and I felt their response was a little underwhelming too.

A special place with a special flair - you have to reserve a table long in advance to eat! Like everything in Edinburgh - prices are quite ambitious for Europeans; for a special place....

Dinner was lovely at Kora. Special mention to the impeccable service- they were attentive, kind and helped us choose the dishes and drinks well.

Excellent! Brilliant, innovative food in pleasant surroundings with friendly, attentive staff.

Really disappointed. Our family group expected 5 solid stars but Kora didn’t deliver on any of the key factors. So, OK but just OK. Trading on the name a bit? Child friendly though which is why we chose.

Good food, great service, excellent wine

Was very disappointed with KORA. Staff at the front desk greeted us and were pleasant. However, the server we had wasn't very attentive, and the service was very slow. In total, our bill came too £198.58. £67.75 on drinks and £108.75 on food with £22.08 Gratuity added to the bill. We had two bottles of sparkling water at £5 each 2 cocktails and a bottle of red wine. The cocktails were poor for the price and lacked alcohol, and the red wine cost £31.75 which you can probably buy for under £10 it was really poor quality. The food was all under seasoned and was just very under whelming as you would expect better from a restaurant associated with Tom Kitchin. Wont be returning much better places around for the money.

Mmmmmm. Well, this was a big family celebration lunch. I think we made the mistake of booking for 2.30 …… usually not a good idea as the kitchen goes awol after lunch service in most places. So, food and drink service was pretty poor. Had to summon service just to get a first drink order which never seemed to appear. Food was just “ok”. VFM? Not really. Atmosphere at 3pm is non-existent. Do I wish we had gone elsewhere? A regretful YES. But you can’t recreate the occasion, hence this unexpectedly poor review. Staff were quite nice but not enough of them. Sorry.

Starters eccellenti, piatti alcuni positivi ed altri no. Dolci da rivedere. Insomma non ci tornerei. Personale molto cortese

Had a delicious meal in Kora. Decor is warm and cosy. Cocktails were amazing. Food was simply delicious - had 3 courses which I never do but had to try everything. The fried chicken was the best I’ve ever had, tempura cod followed - also excellent. Langoustines were on as a special and could be added to any dish. Finished with doughnuts - was disappointed they didn’t have jam in them. Staff were all very friendly. Only slight negative comment is that at no stage were we asked if everything was all right and they were slow to clear the table. That said, I will definitely go back.

Beautiful food, staff friendly and helpful... nice to visit that part of Edinburgh..never been in the area in a long time.

So the proverbial game of 2 halves food was really nice not a bad course but service was awful really shabby I had loads of glasses surrounding me in the end I built a glass tower of about 8 glasses and server finally took the hint he was kinda sarcastic and delivered his pitch in a way as we had never eaten decent food before The toilets were discusting like I know we’re near where they made transporting but didn’t think that was the theme urine all over the floor hand towels just littering the floor and the pungent smell of a manky men’s toilet 🤮 As I say game of 2 halves food was excellent but the rest let it down somewhat

Top place! Everything out of 10!

We had dinner here at 5.30pm on a Saturday night. The atmosphere and service was absolutely brilliant. Special mention to Harry, who went above and beyond for us. I had the blue cheese salad followed by the skate fish, my aunt had the haggis and the artichoke. Everything was superb. Even the kids macaroni was amazing. We will definitely be back and thank you for a wonderful evening.

This would have been a 5 star review except for a single error, which would have been totally forgivable had it not been compounded by how it was rectified. I ordered a glass of sparkling wine and the bread to start, followed by a Sunday roast with a glass of red wine. Either there was a misunderstanding or it was forgotten, but the sparkling wine did not come out either before the starter or alongside it. I decided I would go without it. Then the main came, with no red wine. I waited a while, in case it was on its way, but it did not show. I chased the red wine and it duly came – along with the glass of sparkling wine. I was served two drinks at the same time. My options were to down the sparkling wine mid-roast dinner, and move onto my red, or leave the sparkling wine till the end of my meal. I chose the latter. I could taste that the sparkling wine was of a very good quality, but it would have tasted much better as the aperitif I ordered it to be. Other than this, the meal was flawless. The roast dinner was delicious and the staff were very friendly.

We had early dinner. Food is unbelievable ly good. Worth the walk! Service, drinks...everything. omg yes

Had a lovely welcome here. Service was relaxed and friendly, and the food was terrific.

Amazing food in an amazing atmosphere, the service is superb, great attention to details. Lobster, asparagus, strawberry with a basil ice cream... diverse but tasty food, a visit is highly recommended !

While on the slightly more expensive side, this restaurant sells impeccable food. It has an extensive menu and also offers some Scottish cuisine (the haggis, neeps and tatties are exquisite). You get what you pay for in hospitality: the service, ambience of the restaurant itself and the quality and flavours of the dishes are representative of fhe best Scotland has to offer, and well worth the price. We treated ourselves to a nice bottle of Champagne and I was blown away at how refreshing and tasty it was. The staff were very attentive. We were a late booking, and even though we stayed well past closing time, we never felt rushed once. It was a truly special evening and I would 100% return here again. This is great for celebration events or if you are hosting family and friends and want to treat them.

Delicious food and fantastic service. Highly recommended!

Went here as 2 familes, each with one young child. Kids menu with good options; son had chicken tenders and he loved them. Highchairs available. Atmosphere of the restaurant feels upscale but with a homey feel. I loved it. But it wasn't "Too fancy" and you could be dressed any way and fit in. Service was ok - felt a bit abandoned at the beginning as our waitress took a long time to come and take our drink order and then food order. Drinks were pricey but delicious. Food was quite good all around! But the caesar salad with my wagyu beef had anchovies on it and I just couldn't eat it... but the beef was delicious! Everyone else enjoyed their meals a lot. I think with more attentive staff that this could have been 5stars all around. Do try!

Well, not only was the food obviously fab, the staff are lovely and so caring! Thank you for looking after my dad and me!

Food beautifully presented, service fabulous, surroundings attractive. The service was lovely. Natural, friendly, sweet and efficient. The food looked very pretty but wasn't that exciting. It didn't compare well to other restaurants in the area, like Fin and Grape or Three Birds. I had the Kora chicken, which I really enjoyed, but then unfortunately the meal stopped being so impressive. The mushroom tortellini was under-seasoned and didn't really taste of much. Then the doughnuts which I'd seen being served to someone else, looked incredible but weren't that exciting (somehow!). It was all fine and perfectly nice, but definitely not as delicious as I'd hoped.

Fabulous food, great service, and not as expensive as you would think! Thoroughly recommend.

Fantastic food, especially the starters, really delightful.

Outstanding food with an amazing cocktail menu. Would definitely recommend.

We had the best meal in our 10-day Scotland trip at KORA! Everything from the service to the food was excellent. It was truly a memorable evening and the Pork Fillet was outstanding - I would immediately order it again on a next visit!

Great meal, we were a table of 9 after the Edinburgh marathon. Great food, had bar snacks, starters, mains, desserts and coffees. Standout for me was the pork fillet main 👌🏻

Thought it was time to try Kora as I’ve been to The Kitchin in Leith and the Bonnie Badger in Gullane and this did not disappoint. The staff were lovely and welcoming. The food and drinks were excellent and no rush to get the table back made for a very relaxed evening. All staff were friendly and professional especially Liam who made us feel nothing was too much bother. Look forward to a return visit

I had done massive research re Edinburgh restaurants (that might have vegetables!) - and found Kora, so I made our ressie 2 months in advance. We started our Scotland trip in St Andrews, then Gullane / Muirfield. We found a restaurant in Gullane, Bonnie Badger, that we loved so much we went there for dinner and lunch the next day. We didn't realize until we arrived at Kora that it was a sister restaurant. Loved both experiences and couldn't recommend more highly. All of the dishes we had, without fail, were prepared to perfection!

Good food (as expected). It does get a bit warm inside (visited July 2023). Service is good but lacks character. Food Highlight was the Pithivier

A bit of a celebration meal, and this is the second time we have been, and most definitely not the last. Fantastic service, great food 👌 Can't wait to go back 👍

Disappointing in comparison with TK's other places. Overall the food was absolutely acceptable. But the service was sluggish and disjointed. Drinks order mixed up straight away. Wine ordered during the food order. We weren't asked when we wanted our wine. It felt like it came when someone remembered. Empty glasses had to be pushed aside to make space - no one taking the initiative to clear them. It felt like a slow day or one when the boss was away (5 May).

Great food, great service, great atmosphere. One of the most enjoyable places I have eaten in this year.

Modern menu, sparkling presentation, unexpected pairings, perfectly sized portions. The staff couldn't have been nicer. They were able to seat two without a reservation before 6:30, but the place quickly filled as our evening continued. Highly recommended for a fine dining night in Edinburgh.

This restaurant was the surprise of the trip. Slightly out of the center but what great food, service. We tried many dishes because there were several people. The wine list is good and also many wines by the glass. The smells and the presentation of the dishes are wonderful.

First visit to Kora. The food was amazing and the staff were extremely attentive. Every course of the meal was incredibly good and the cocktails were prepared to perfection. Would definitely recommend a visit to this restaurant. 5 star review was easy. 😍

At Kora we ate sublimely, really good!!!

It is a fine dining restaurant, but almost fully dissapointing one. Due to we reach their menu online, to taste deer meat we choose this place. However, they said they changed their menu a couple of days before. We didn’t problem it and decide to try wagyu meat. Starters are ok but coctails are not. Also they provide whiskey tasting with different labels. In the place, all staff was smiling and they are fully informed what they present. However you have to say your customers if a wagyu steak will come as shredded meat with a disgusting demi glaze sauce. We had to finish our plate because we paid a tidy amount but it was totally dissapointing.

Me and my girlfriend came across this place on our first night in Edinburgh and absolutely loved it! The food was Michelin star quality, with the menu keeping a traditional Scottish theme. The portion sizes were generous, the meals were rich and good value given the quality. Overall we had a lovely experience and will definitely be recommending it/visiting again when we’re next in town.

First time here. A lovely gift voucher from my son. Lovely place, fab service and excellent brunch. Will definitely go back. At first sight it looked very expensive but in fact, the brunch, orange juice, cocktail and coffee for £30 was very fair.

Cozy place to have something to eat or have dinner, the menu is very limited, there is hardly any choice and the dishes were not up to expectations.

Went here for brunch, and the food and drinks were good. Had a voucher which specified that it covered food, orange juice, tea/coffee and cocktail. However, we were left with a bill to pay at the end, and upon checking terms and conditions, discovered that all vouchers are only good for the monetary value paid for them (even though the voucher didn't specify that value on it). We did pick some of the pricier options, but you would have had to pick pretty much the cheapest of everything to fit within the value - left a bit of a bad taste in the mouth. Service was friendly enough but slower and less attentive than I would have expected given it was pretty quiet.

A wonderful place for dinner in Edinburgh! The deer was incredible and the lava cake (fondant) was the best I’ve ever had. Fantastic service.

Very nice decoration. Very friendly staff. Food not up to standard. Starter: Ordered the Gurnard and was very Disappointed with the complete Lack of Flavour. It was basically little cubes of raw fish that hadn't been marinated. The only thing that saved it was lemon that I had to ask for. Main: Ordered the Wagyu plus a side of boulangére potatoes. The meat was basically pulled beef that had been pressed together into a matchbox shape covered with an extremely salty glaze. It was a very unpleasant experience to realise the reconstituted kind of feeling. It came with a wedge of lettuce that was covered with some sort of mayonnaise, topped with anchovies and crispy bits of parmaham. Everything was extremely salty. The side of potatoes was again, way too salty. I Hate leaving food, but it was Impossible to finish both the beef, salad and potatoes. At the end, I ordered a double espresso that I had to send back because it was extremely burnt. Overall I was quite disappointed. I hope my review will help this restaurant improve their food.

Food was expensive and wasn't that great

Food was pretty decent, was let down by the tea.

We had a lovely meal at KORA, delicious food and really great service. We’ll definitely be back.

Service was great and they allow dogs. The staff were very friendly and food was excellent as you would expect. I had the fish stew which was fabulous, rich and tasty with a variety of fresh fish and shellfish.

Food was great but service today was disappointing.

I have always wanted to eat in a Chef Kitchin restaurant. I finally accomplished this last night and Kora didn't disappoint. Just walking into the place, Kora was warm and cozy on a cold Edinburgh night. The main host was very personalble and also made a great Old Fashioned. The food was exactly what you would expect coming from Kitchin. The menu selections were great. We started with the gyzos, and for mains, we had the Sunday Roast, the Sika Deer, and the steak with Caesar salad. EVERYTHING was incredible. And then for desert, the chocolate fondant with vanilla ice cream was spectacular. The only thing that would have anything better would have been to meet the Chef himself. Bravo!

Thank you to all of the staff for making our experience so enjoyable, everyone made sure we were comfortable and had everything we need. The food was absolutely amazing and haysten took very good care of us! 10 out of 10 experience. We will most certainly be back. Thank you all so much!

Can't recommend this place highly enough.3rd visit and it delivers great food everytime.Just had Sunday lunch which was a beautiful roast pork with dauphinoise potatoes and country veg followed by a fantastic panacotta,best ever by far. In fact been to all the Kitchin's venue's and they always deliver,well done to your team.

A lovely place., really well laid out. Some cool stuff ncern about the drinks order, one beer forgotten, additional cocktails bought out with desserts. Food, all lovely but the scallops (3 pieces sliced rather meanly) were over cooked. Main courses, cod, kobe, beef Wellington and cauliflower were all lovely. The desserts, creme brule was very shallow, but tasty. The pana cotta had a subtle taste of cinnamon. Perhaps it was an off day, but with the boss dining there with his family, I would be wanting to make the mistakes that we witnessed.

A nice enough dining experience (more like 3.5 stars here) but it feels like Tom has taken on too much with this venture. The menu is priced in between Scran & Scallie and The Kitchin which are both excellent, leaving me to assume that the dishes would be closer to the fine dining realm of The Kitchin than the other direction of gastropub. I was wrong. Bar snacks were generous and mains portions were surprisingly large, leaving me wondering where the starters fall into the mix but glad I didn't opt for one at the rate of ~£16. The main dishes, while tasty, are quite casually presented and leave something to be desired for the prices. My wagyu beef pasta was lovely with mediterranean flavours but halfway through the dish it was a chore. An overall nice meal without much service or fuss (which is fine) but we left with the figure of the bill concluding that it simply wasn't good value for money. Happy to give it four stars here but as value is different for everyone, you'll have to try for yourself.

We were really looking forward to brunch with our daughter at Kora by Tom Kitchen, but were sadly disappointed by the experience. It’s a lovely restaurant and first impressions were good when we arrived at 11:15 on the last weekend in January, but we started to get frustrated by the slow service, which started with a long wait for a server to come over and just ask us for coffee and juices. This was in a restaurant that had 3 or 4 occupied tables, out of maybe 20. The menu looked promising, but the food was not at the level we might have expected, with my wife and daughter’s nice salmon and scrambled eggs accompanied by cold, hard sourdough toast and unripe avocado. My Arnold Bennett omelette looked nice, but was rather dry and tasteless. Service remained inattentive throughout and we were not asked once about how things were or if we needed anything else. We were left to try our best to attract servers’ attention for more beverages and in the end just gave up. A real shame as expectations were high, given the chef’s reputation - a real letdown.

Exceptional Anniversary Dinner at KORA by Tom Kitchen My wife and I celebrated our 2-year wedding anniversary at KORA by Tom Kitchen, and it was an unforgettable experience deserving of a 5-star review. The restaurant, located in Bruntsfield, Edinburgh, pleasantly surprised us with its spacious, modern, clean, and comfortable ambiance. The exceptional service added to the overall enjoyment, particularly thanks to our waiter, a Polish gentleman whose professionalism, warmth, menu knowledge, and engaging banter enhanced our dining experience. While the prices are on the higher side, the quality of each dish justified the expense. The menu, though not extensive, offered premium and precise options catering to various diets. We started with the delightful combination of sourdough bread and Scottish salted butter, setting the tone for what turned out to be an exquisite meal. In terms of drinks, I opted for the Kora Sunrise, an alcohol-free cocktail with an interesting and acquired taste, while my wife enjoyed a simple yet refreshing lemonade. Water was served for the table. The highlight of our starters was the Pumpkin Tortellini, served in an actual pumpkin, creating a deliciously buttery sensation. Our adventurous choice of Pork Rillettes provided a unique experience, resembling pâté and accompanied by crusty bread. For mains, I enjoyed the flavorful Pheasant Schnitzel with roasted veg, while my wife savored the Roasted North Sea Cod with crushed potatoes and watercress velouté. Though the portions were slightly on the smaller side, the quality and taste were undeniable. The fries, in particular, were outstanding, even though the price for the cod seemed a bit steep. Dessert was a delightful affair with the Crème Brûlée, a fruit and nut creation (apologies for forgetting the name), and a heavenly Chocolate Lava Cake with ice cream. Each dessert showcased the chef's expertise and ended our meal on a sweet note. Booking in advance is highly recommended, given the popularity of this establishment. The true highlight of our evening was our main server, a genuine gentleman who added a personal touch to our celebration. In conclusion, KORA by Tom Kitchen offers a top-notch dining experience with a few minor drawbacks, including the higher price point. However, the impeccable service, quality dishes, and standout items like the Pumpkin Tortellini make it a deserving choice for special occasions.

Staff were excellent and attentive. Very well trained and really proud of where they work. Atmosphere was excellent, and more relaxed than TK’s other place in town. Place was totally spotless everything was clean and pristine. Food was very good but bread was a bit disappointing compared to other restaurants we visited. Oysters were fabulous and properly accompanied. Tempura batter was a bit claggy and not light or crisp enough. That was a small issue though. Enjoyed our meal - thank you.

Tasty food, good wine menu with reasonable price, friendly staff. Will be back!

Fantastic waitstaff. Very attentive. We came here for lunch in early January. The cod was flavorful and I enjoyed the puréed peas. The tortellini in the pumpkin 🎃 was innovative and carefully designed. It was very flavorful! The ice tea and also mint tea were fantastic too. Get the donuts for dessert! Estimate 60L per person.

An amazing restaurant, pure class. The food is of very very high quality, adopting a fusion quisine. The prices are high, but soooo worth it!

The Winter Soup with Jerusalem Artichokes and Pear was the best thing I ever had in my life , followed by extraordinary Wagyu Pappardelle. My boyfriend had the Terrine and Deer and it was absolutely delicious. Amazing service on top of everything! Would go again

Nice food. Decent value. However simple things for a restaurant of this standard missed such as forgetting or not putting your wine order through and not offering to take your coats on entry. If you want claim high standard status you need to have high standard service

Delicious food, very friendly and professional staff. Highly recommend.

One of the best duck rillettes we’ve had in a while.

I have been a fan of Tom Kitchin for many years, The Kitchin in Leith always goes above and beyond. I was looking to book The Kitchin for a special Xmas dinner with friends but when I looked at the menu, I realised that its now outrageously expensive. With the above in mind, I decided to book a table at Kora. Kora is sold on the basis of good food, well cooked well prepared and served in a friendly atmosphere. In fact the reviews seem to be giving it a glowing report. Well alas on this occasion, it failed to live up to glowing reports. I ordered 6 oysters as a starter, these were plump, juicy and went down a treat although at nearly £4.00 an oyster, I thought expensive. My main was a fish soup, exquisitely described as "Newhaven day boat fish....." alas it failed to live up to my expectation and its description. The soup arrived as 2 parts, the fish and vegetables with a small jug of the liquid soup. The first thing that caught my attention was the lack of fish, hardly anything and a surprise, a very small piece of salmon. It must have been a very very lucky day boat to have caught a salmon. The waiter then poured the soup onto the plate and I laughed, there was not even enough liquid to cover the bottom of the bowl! The soup was not cheap £28.00 and not even enough liquid to cover the bottom of the bowl! Had I not been with friends I would have made a comment to the waiter, but being a typical Scot, I did not want to make a fuss and spoil things for others. I was so looking forward to this dinner as it had been booked well in advance. My disappointment was obvious to my guests who said I had just made a bad choice. At this level of dining, there should not be any bad choices. Would I go back.....I don't think so, Tom and his team seem to have lost direction, they are resting on their reputation and reputations are very fragile. They need to up their game to keep them ahead of the many other restaurants of that calibre out there.

So massively disappointed in this dinner. I had huge expectations, having eaten at all of the other Tom Kitchen restaurants (and loved them) and was let down on all fronts. Firstly, we were seated at a strange table, sitting next to each other instead of across (it was an anniversary, so not ideal, but not a deal breaker). Starters arrived, I had the Kora fried chicken, which was not great and had a strong aftertaste, also it was presented in a steamer, which makes no sense, as it fried - rookie plating, in my opinion. My partner had the scallops, which were a bit grim, and they forgot the bacon bits. Our drinks didn't arrive either, and the sommelier did not even come to our table (i ended up using Chat GPT to pair my wine, which worked very well!) and we had to constantly remind staff to please bring our drinks. All annoying, but whatever. The main issue was the main course, I had the cauliflower, which was, to put it nicely, inedible. I never send food back, I have a pretty big tolerance, but for £18 I had no choice but to send it back. Even the server said she thought it looked bad. Lastly, no one cleared the glasses from our table, so by the end, the glasses from our starter were still there. Overall, for the price, I would go somewhere else. The actual restaurant was decorated beautifully, but there is no excuse to leave hungry from a restaurant with such a huge name behind it.

Lovely food ,staff some are better than other ,all round very good

Massive shout out to the waiting staff at Kora. Our table wasn’t ready for about 15mins after our reservation time and we were treated to free cocktails, dips, bread and olives. Your charm and enthusiasm for your job made our night, and was simply delightful to experience. Back to the food, everything was as excellent as expected. We tried the scallops (correct), Jerusalem artichoke cream (amazing), trout (we all agreed calling it ‘ceviche’ set the wrong expectation), sika deer (a highlight), wagyu (creamed spinach was an unexpected, very delicious side), fregula (plating not at the level of the rest of the dishes). To nit pick, serving skinny fries with the Wagyu undersold the dish. We think they didn’t belong in that menu. Overall, a delightful evening we look forward to repeating soon!

Atmosphere felt uncomfortably stuffy, and my husband and I both disliked our entrees. (We didn’t finish either and ended up getting something else later.) This was especially disappointing given the many positive reviews.

Another wonderful restaurant by Tom Kitchen!! Well worth the time to enjoy a dinner there!! Food is excellent as is the service!!

Very good food but poor service. Long wait to be served, drinks delayed, dishes delayed. Apparently the kitchen had problems, even at 6 p.m. when it wasn't that busy - rather odd for a restaurant! Didn't feel that management were that bothered even after we complained. A disappointing experience - won't be back.

Had a beautiful meal here during our stay in Edinburgh. Our four course meal started with some brillant recommendations from our extremely attentive waiter and the quality of food continued throughout (even if we were too stuffed to finish our main!). Lovely wines too, brillant quality ingredients to make such beautiful looking and tasting food, for an overall amazing experience of a meal.

Delicious food and first class service

Superb all round , food amazing and great staff .Well done team we will be back