LeftField in Edinburgh, City of

We just popped in by chance and got a table, we live very close and had been thinking about it. Great atmosphere and service, the food is very fresh but a couple of our dishes could have been a wee bit better. The roasted cod was more poached, the octopus was nice but the baba overpowered it. A bit more seasoning too, but that's a personal thing. That said, it was lovely and would not stop us going back.

Unique cosy setting with top quality food. Unfortunately not very helpfull with finding forgotten I phone . Probably the waitress of that evening not willing to help. Lucky we insisted and went to check personally to find the phone under the table.☘️ We surely are convinced the owner didn t know about this. So when back in town we will surely return to this top place and forget about the waitress.

Amazing food Friendly staff Great vibes

This was far from the best food I had in Edinburgh, and was twice the price. Everything was at least okay, but nothing was exceptional.

The food was good however I had to report wine serving was not according to standard (I’m a professional wine taster). I complained that we didn’t get to see the bottles of our glasses nor we could taste the wine. The worst part was the manager was trying to imply “in this country” rules are different from where I’m from. That sounded like a racist response. And, by the way, I have lived in the UK for more than three years before. Hugely disappointing.

This is my favourite hidden gem in Edinburgh. Their food is to die for, especially the seafood platter and the octopus. Cosy, quirky and ideal for intimate gatherings. Book well in advance as get booked quickly.

Love this place! excellent cuisine

The starters (and desserts) were generous in size so almost felt like having two mains, even though we orderd as a starter and main. Squid starter was delicious and the chocolate mousse for dessert was fabulously rich in flavour. Great location and excellent customer service

Nice small place with good climate and food

Food was delicious, service was fast and attentive, prices reasonable for the quality. 100% recommend.

Cozy spot serving up great food. We loved our dinner here and enjoyed our conversations with the staff who were very friendly. Great date night spot and in a cool area of Edinburgh.

Extremely disappointing, given all the positive reviews. Bad food, bad wine, expensive.

WORDS ESCAPE ME!!!!! First time there with visiting professors. I was gobsmacked with the quality of the food and the amazing ambiance. Food was out of this world delicious. The pairing of the ingredients was spectacular. I wish I had taken photos of the food but needed to be polite. Will definitely be back with more visitors and allow my taste buds to be tantalised.

The food was 10/10, I highly recommend the octopus. We had a great view of the mini golf course and the square in front of us.

Quaint place looking onto a public golf course. Food was absolutely superb and reasonably priced. A hidden gem in the center of Edinburgh.

It was a nice evening and the staff were very pleasant and attentive. The sole was good but not outstanding- Ratatouille was good. Cheeseboard had nice cheeses and crackers. Would have preferred potatoes and vegetables to be included as part of the meal rather than add ons and further choices. Think that's why taster menus work so well- no choices to be made! Wines were limited and expensive. Overall a bit overpriced for what is on offer and somehow falls below what I think they want to be.

The worst experience ever. We got a kitchen fuel in our beef brisket. We almost swallowed it. And the chief didn’t even apologize to us himself.

We prebooked a couple of weeks in advance for dinner for 2 at 8pm. We happened to be in the area early so popped in at 7:15 to ask if our table was ready. They said we could sit at the small bar / waiting area next to the door but otherwise just come back at 8 for our table. We agreed, went to their sister wine bar next door, and came back at 8. They still sat us at the waiting area by the door despite there being a two top table available. It was super cold by the door so they did give us blankets and turned on an extra heater but conversation was difficult as everyone that came in was waiting literally right next to us as we tried to eat. (One of the men that came in and was waiting even helped us with our coats because he was awkwardly standing over us). We ordered a few sharing plates and were told we needed to order mains because the kitchen was closing. We never got refills on our water or wine and spent the meal staring at the open table we had reserved and watching them clean the dishes that were in front of us as the “bar” seating area is in the service area for the wait staff. Disappointing for sure.

This is a gem of a restaurant not far from the centre of town. It sits on the edge of a green with big windows on 2 sides of the dining room loking out. It's relatively small with just a few tables and has an intimate atmousphere. The food we had was off the scale delicious. It's a fish restaurant and the fish is excellent. We also tried the vegetarian starter and main and these were outstanding as well. Everything is presented meticulously and you get the feeling that this is a place where care is taken with every detail from the ambiance, to the quality of ingredients, to the perfection of the cookery and the top notch cocktails and wines.

This place is simply perfect. The food and service is sensational.

Although, the food was nice, I would not say it was that special or went beyond expectations, hence 3*. Like mussels were hairy, which can be sometimes, fine, but for the dish I would appreciate if they were cleaned more. Also some of the combinations were a bit overdone as the flavours clashed with each other and each dish would be better on their own. Additionally, I found the glass wine pairing limited, especially since none of them went well, with the dishes we selected. The only exception to the food was the chocolate tart, which was amazing. For my taste the tables are very close to each other and also there are no sun blinds, hence sun may be shining brightly into your face, which can be super unpleasant. What was the best was the service, which was very tentative.

The staff here has lovely attention to detail. When I was feeling slightly cold due to a draft, they did not hesitate to cover the draft using any materials they could find. The sea trout and the dessert (honey cake) was outstanding. Highly recommend bar seating, as the view of the park is beautiful on a sunny day.

My wife and I had a pleasant enough meal in Leftfield recently. The service was very friendly, although at times a bit slow and the food was tasty.

Best food we had during our 4 day trip to Edinburgh. Nice cozy small restaurant serving fresh seafood. Oysters were especially nice, although the mains we had were all so nicely presented and cooked to perfection. We had the Cod, Octopus, fried squid, trout and halibut. Also very friendly with our 4 year old boy.

Great service, and hearty food. Loved the views from the restaurant. The trout dish could use a wee bit more salt, but that’s up to personal preference. Will definitely come back!

My husband and I had dinner her last night. We chose here as it was a recommendation of Jay Rayners. The food was beautiful we had oysters followed by the cod the cod was exquisite. I had pavlova for dessert which I would highly recommend. We sat at the bar and I'm sure it must be difficult for the owner having to concentrate whilst listening to me chatter and ask questions. However she was lovely and engaging. I will definitely come again when I'm next in Edinburgh.

This was our first visit but it will not be our last A little bistro overlooking Bruntsfield links. Nothing fancy, decor wise, but from the moment we entered, and throughout, we recieved excellent service. An assurance our coats would be nice and dry for us leaving. Then came the food. We had slow cooked brisket and cod with chorizo,. Washed down with some excellent wine. We chose cheese to share, all Scottish, which came with restaurant made beer chutney. A delightful experience. Downstairs there is a private dining space for a party of between six and 10. It looks perfect for that special get together.

A really lovely evening. Food was lovely and staff were amazing.

Have visited this restaurant a few times due to the lovely location but the food was always average. My husband’s and daughter’s food was so dry they had to hide in a napkin and take home for the dog!! My cauliflower was on a bed of tasteless purée very expensive for a-bit of cauliflower . We didn’t want a pudding but asked if we could have a drink instead we were told that they needed to get the table set up for the next customers It was 8.15 and the table was needed at 8.45. Very very expensive definitely not worth the money we will not be returning despite living locally

Everything about this restaurant was outstanding from the food to the wine list to the service -not at all pretentious, just perfect. Can’t wait to return!

Great quality food and lovely vibes. Really enjoyed the langoustines, mussels and trout. Only criticism is when serving a cheese selection, the server should really tell you which cheeses you have a d the chutney portion should be a little more generous

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We ordered the octopus, squid, cod and halibut, finished the meal with chocolate mousse with salted caramel and short bread. The octopus was so refreshing. The fish were cook to perfection, the fried capers, chorizo, beans, dill, just beautiful ! Absolutely loved it, would definitely recommend it to anyone.

The food here is absolutely phenomenal. I’ve eaten at heston’s, ramsay’s etc and this place is absolutely on par, if not better imo. The waitresses were also absolutely lovely, and were so kind when they later found out my wife and I had just gotten married. Would absolutely go again.

Stunning food and amazing service as always. Love coming back to Leftfield again and again.

Outstanding food in a classy, but cosy, restaurant. Definitely a new favourite!

Absolutely lovely meal. The flavors are delicate and rich. For anyone who wants to taste something other than salt, I would recommend this place! We ordered the root vegetable labneh, crispy squid, trout and cod. Followed by the chocolate mousse. For drinks, the Riesling is a must.

Very friendly service and excellent food in a great location.

Beautiful, understated restaurant with a warm and gorgeous atmosphere. I had lunch here and loved every dish.

Incredible food and great portions. Wonderful hospitality for our choir Christmas party. Plenty of wine and song.

An intimate restaurant with high standards. Marvellous fish dishes and lovely wine accompanied and full filled the flavours.

What an experience !! The service is excellent, all the waitresses are so kind, taking the time with you. Also went for a birthday, left a little note to have a candle, and the staff set it really in a lovely way ! (very discreet as well ;) ) Food wise: the wine selection is great, expect 3 bottles of wine you can have on the glass, and the rest is by bottle, I recall between 35-50+£ per bottle. Portions are very good. We had oysters (+ ginger / cucumber dip, suprisingly good !), the halibut crudo + crispy squid. Produce are very fresh, lot of flavour and great presentation ! Sea trout + Cod as main, amazing cooking, the accompaniements were perfect. Miso marshallmallow (great discovery ! :O) + cheese board as dessert. Around 145£ (without tip) for 2 people. Will go again for a special occasion !!

Celebrating our daughter's 21st birthday. This restaurant was recommended to us by Jay Rayner and did not disappoint. Nothing was too much trouble. From having an unexpected extra guest on the evening to recommending a cake maker and serving this very stylishly for a small 'cakeage' charge. Thank you for an excellent evening

What a find! Greatly executed good with flair and creativity, small menu mostly centred on fish. The halibut crudo entrée was outstanding and the hake with chanterelles mushrooms and new potatoes also comes highly recommended. The wine list boat smaller quality producers with even a section on orange wines (hooray !) High attention to details when it comes to service and decor. A charming place opposite beautiful green space made this one of the best lunch during my Scottish stay. Very highly recommended.

Unfortunately, I can't make an opinion on the food: I made a reservation and got there 5 minutes earlier. We were told the table is not ready yet. That's ok. No problem. We went out for a little walk and returned 10 minutes later. Guess what - the table was not ready yet. Maybe other guests are patient enough to forgive this. I am not.

We have eaten all over the world and this place is Absolutely Superb. 5 stars is not enough

Had a great experience at Leftfield, had made reservations before seeing that they were mentioned in the Michelin Guide (no star yet, but some day?). Cocktails were OK, favabean juice instead of eggwhites for a vegan option is a kind touch, but the drinks were not spectacular. The food however was wonderful. The most tender fried squid to start, and a slow braised brined beef brisket for me and a local sea trout with pea risotto topped with kale for my wife. The flavor of the brisket was almost overwhelming, so packed with deliciousness and the servings were generous. Highly recommend if you are in Edinburgh, though it is about a 15 minute walk from the city center.

Lovely setting and staff, but unfortunately the food and wine were not up to scratch for the prices. £52 cote de Rhone white had a nasty finish. All the dishes were well presented but the roast cod was bland and had no texture - cream, asparagus, soft cod and boiled potatoes made for a sloppy combo. Trout was similarly low on flavour. Hassleback potato was just a jacket potato with some slices on it, though thankfully the parmesan on it actually tasted of something!

The experience was a disaster. We were asked to leave our table after 75 minutes before we had even received our dessert. So disappointing as the food was good. We were expected to finish our meal sat om a stool at a small bar. Apparently the restaurant has a 90 minute policy to vacate your table, which we were told was sent to us by email after booking. We had not received this and were completely unaware. Even so you would expect to be able to complete 3 courses in the time allocated when the restaurant was half full! This spoilt the meal completely and was not handled well by the front of house. My partner burst into tears on leaving. When we were asked to vacate our 2 cover table, the restaurant was half full with 2 free tables and another 4 cover table half occupied. One of these tables we had asked to use on arrival but were told we couldn't. The table we were allocated had a very uncomfortable and unsightly painted plywood bench with cushions. We completed our lunch without taking coffee in 100mins, 10 minutes over their limit. A limit of 2 hrs would be much more suitable. As it is we left without coffee or tip and won't be returning.......

I dined alone here and had a great time. Everything I ate was delicious, fresh and the servers that night were absolutely warm and lovely. Would really recommend the hake and squid.

Fabulous - and oh-so-delicate! Husband and wife present a very cozy, intimate dining place overlooking the park. Their attention to meticulous preparation and presentation is a reflection of the daily selection. Fresh, succulent mussels, sea trout served over a pea risotto, a few other dishes for a perfect meal. And they smile throughout the meal! It's very small: reserve one of their six tables in advance.

Had an outstanding lunch, the fish and ambience were equally superb

We had a wonderful lunch at Leftfield. If you're looking for a local gem of a restaurant delivering fantastic locally produced food with amazing views over Edinburgh, look no further than Leftfield. Your taste buds and eyes will thank you! Delicious food, great wine and friendly staff - will definitely be back soon!

Excellent cuisine of modern, Scottish style, friendly staff. Highly recommended

Excellent restaurant de poissons, fruits de mer et produits frais préparés avec finesse et raffinement. Une délicieuse adresse dans un cadre confortable et intime avec une vue sur les pelouses verdoyantes des terrains de golf publics !

Cosy neighbourhood restaurant overlooking the Bruntsfield Links with fantastic seafood. We’ve been a couple of times now and will definitely be back! Pictured: Cured halibut, langoustines and sourdough bread served with EVOO.

Amazing food and cocktail. Had the octopus, hake, mussels, and halibut; all were impeccably prepared and presented. The view of the putting field from the restaurant was a pleasant backdrop.

My wife and I shared main courses: hake and octopus. Both delicious and well prepared. Delightful view of park and links. Some interesting and unusual entries on wine list.

The atmosphere was good and the food was OK but unfortunately the staff were unfriendly.

Speechless. Food was great, and the place and service really really good. Overall, a perfect experience. Looking forward to coming back. Thank you very much.

Not great. 2.3/5 Very average gastropub food. Based on other recent reviews it seems that I missed my chance to visit when it was good! To clarify this is not "fine dining" as other reviews have suggested. This is fine, the aim seems to be simple food done well which was my expectations. The good points: The octopus main we had as a starter was tasty and the atmosphere not too loud and not too quiet. The decor fits a slightly more upmarket place for a more special occasion. The not so good: The menu is not that interesting, so I expected it to be done well. The beef brisket was so-so but went cold very quickly and then tasted overcooked (I doubt they warmed the plates). The few vegetables were a let down with the side order of chips fairly tasteless. The wine was not to my taste either. Based on this we decided to skip dessert. The bad: Unfortunately the completely stone faced waitress was not attentive and did not seem to care if we enjoyed the meal or not. The water glasses were dirty and worst of all we were not once asked how the food was! It is a shame because I had been hoping LeftField would become my go-to place to take visitors for a higher end meal. I doubt I will return. Luckily there are plenty of far better and more interesting places nearby (many of which are somewhat cheaper!)

It's difficult to review Leftfield. My wife and I visited with two friends, and everyone apart from me was happy with the food, apart from the portion sizes, which, as is usual with "fine dining", are very small. My problem was that the one vegetarian main was truly awful - basically a slice of underseasoned boiled cabbage, sprinkled with something gritty and sitting on an extremely thin sauce, which was just about impossible to taste. I don't think I'll be back.

Attended for a wedding and I highly recommend to others. Lovely fresh produce, service and wine great!

Great views and atmosphere. Very attentive service. Delicious menu. Highly recommend. A hidden gem of Edinburgh.

Intimate place. Amazing fresh food!loved the octopus & squid best

Small seafood restaurant with young crowd

The restaurant has a fantstic atmosphere, small, quiet and warm. The service was flawless throughout, we had to wait a few minutes for our table but the staff explained the situation and managed it well. Food was good especially the starter and dessert but both me and my partner found our seafood mains lacking in flavour. This was not enough to stop us having a great evening.

Had good expectations having read some of the reviews but unfortunately it didn’t live up to them or the prices. The food was not scrumptious, and the main beef brisket was rather disappointing. My partner and I were very ill and I blame the oysters, however, I pin no blame on the restaurant, it is the price we pay for deliciousness sometimes!

We had a fabulous private luncheon for old friends to catch up. The food was divine, the service fantastic and the atmosphere was lovely. Can't wait to return.

Food was good/ok, but the best thing about this place is the location - nice view into the field greenery. Also, my bench was a bit creeky

The oysters were amazing 10/10!!! Food was overall delicious, staff was friendly and took care of us. Would recommend 👍🏻

Small restaurant so quite noisy and difficult to have a conversation, also cold. Starter was fine but main course lacked flavour.

This place is amazing, my favorite meal in Edinburgh. The oysters, salmon, mussels, hake - everything was delicious plus the service is 10/10. Good music. Good vibes. In my humble opinion- a MUST!

So cute inside, excellent service. I was apprehensive as a vegan and with it being a seafood restaurant, but the vegan options was absolutely delicious

Beautiful and delicious. Both fish and meat were delicious.

Great little place with a view over the green.. tea lights in all the windows and shelves gave it a great atmosphere as it got darker. Slightly limited choice for the veggies out there.

Lovely food and wine plus excellent service in this charming neighborhood spot.

Cosy restaurant with a select seafood menu. Great service and atmosphere. A must for seafood lovers.

Amazing private dinner celebrating a friends 50th. Fantastic food and service. So special.

A wonderful cosy neighbourhood bistro, I hosted a girls lunch at Leftfield to celebrate my birthday. There were more than 16 of us, so we got the use of the restaurant to ourselves. The setting was so pretty with views onto Bruntsfield Links on a sunny day - with lots of pretty plants in pots inside, it makes for a green and leafy feel, which I loved. The service was friendly and efficient, and the food is excellent! Very highly recommend Leftfield!

I actually hardly ever write reviews but I must. Got lucky and were able to sit at the bar which was perfect as we were able to chat with Andrew and Lola behind the bar. Extremely accommodating and felt very well taken care of. The oysters were so fresh and delicious and we splurged on the hot seafood tower which did not disappoint - quite the opposite. The chef seem to have portioned the seafood out for two people as if he was portioning out for two siblings, identical matches of everything so we didn’t have to fight over every tasty morsel. The prawns, mussels, lobster, baked oysters, everything so fresh and ooh La La so good. The best meal I have had in the UK by far. I couldn’t help but notice the chef with a twinkle in her eye and a giggle from the kitchen only to find out she is one of the owners. Compliments to you and your husband and your beautiful daughter Lola. By the way - Will is a fine lad but isn’t good enough for Lola :)

Excellent food, wine and service in this delightful, local restaurant I have long wanted to visit. Staff attentive but informal and welcoming. Will return. Excellent value too.

Lovely small and independent restaurant with amazing food and a good wine selections with a price range that would fit most pockets. Great cocktails too

Always a treat to eat at LeftField!

Food and service was excellent. Delicious wine. Relaxed ambience. Will definitely be returning

6 of us dined at leftfield. A thoroughly enjoyable experience! Fine food, wine and service! Looking forward to visting again soon!

Excellent food and equally as friend staff. Highly recommended.

First class lunch. Terrific service and atmosphere. Lovely venue ideally sited close to other attractions.

This was our favorite restaurant in Edinburgh. The decor is so lovely and the staff was so friendly.

Beautiful food and we were looked after perfectly. Couldn’t praise the experience enough!

Wonderful fish dishes especially the mussels and octopus! Simple, comfortable and lovely views across Bruntsfield links and the pitch 'n put.

Lovely place, great location. Food was really good and the chocolate tart was awesome. Good wine too, and they have Pilot beer. Service was spot on, friendly and attentive. Definitely recommend it.

I only review places I like. This was one of my favorite meals. Warm, friendly environment in an intimate setting with beautiful aesthetic. Gluten friendly food without compromising anything in offerings. Hands down the best meal we had in Edinburgh. Oh, and great wine selection!

A hidden gem of a restaurant. Amazing food, value for money and staff excellent .Small local independent business so important to support .

We had a fantastic Friday lunch at Leftfield. 👍🏻. The food was superb. Beautifully presented and tasted fabulous. The team here just can’t do enough to make you feel welcome. They made cocktails that were not on the menu but nothing was too much trouble. And the cocktails were perfect. Best Bramble ever! Thank you so much. We thoroughly enjoyed the whole thing and hope to be back soon.

Best meal I've had all year! Staff also great! Mike

Had a lovely, indulgent, celebratory lunch. Food excellent, relaxed environment and attentive, friendly service. Recommended.

Delicious food, nice cosy environment, lovely location

Fantastic service, delicious food and great atmosphere. We loved it! Will definitely be going back!

Excellent food with very fresh, high-quality products. Great selection of wines. The location is quite central, with a very nice view over the Bruntsfield Links. The restaurant is small but spacious, making the atmosphere quite intimate and simply perfect for a nice meal with friends and loved ones (particularly for special occasions!). The staff is lovely, very polite and attentive. Fair prices. I can't recommend it more.