Luckenbooths in Edinburgh, City of

Dropped in for lunch after visiting the castle. Nice menu. I had Cullen skink which is a fabulous smoky fish chowder. Caesar salads fine. Service kind and attentive. Steak sandwich flavorful but had a large piece of unchewable gristle, dropping restaurant rating for us. Still, overall a fine experience and definitely recommend.

A lovely place for lunch. Nice relaxed atmosphere and a lovely varied menu. Food was absolutely delicious. Service was fabulous- very friendly and warm. Will definitely recommend and definitely be back.

We were recommended to try the breakfast by a friend who raved about it. Quite frankly, the full Scottish breakfast was OK. The sausages were hard to cut as they were over cooked and the fried egg looked perfect, but when cut into, the yolk was solid. Personally, I had the eggs benedict, and again, the poached eggs were solid. All, in my opinion, were left under a hotplate and not fresh. The lady sitting beside me, had the same, and her poached eggs were also solid. The wait staff were very good. The kitchen, not so good.

Had a wonderful evening here for Burns Night. Place was lovely and so were the staff. Food was beautiful despite the delay for the main course, however none of the food was hot which really let it down. Maybe they struggled with trying to serve everyone at the same time.

We arrived in Edinburgh 2 days ago and have already been to this restaurant twice! Breakfast was so good we returned for a dinner and Luckenbooths did not disappoint! Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Food was fresh and delicious! The salmon was fabulous and my partner had the steak, which was perfection!! I highly recommend the Creme Brulee for dessert. It is going to be hard eating anywhere else in Edinburgh with the bar set so high!! We will return.

Cannot recommend this place enough! Honestly nothing but great things to say. The atmosphere is lovely, both our food and wine were great. Our server, Emma (I think that was her name.. with the red hair?), was absolutely amazing! My family was visiting from out of town and she really helped make their trip to Edinburgh something special. We’ll definitely be back!

Pit stopped in here with my family before dinner in the area, and they couldn't have had nicer or more accommodating staff, especially for my one year old. Jan in particular, was fantastic! Lovely bar area, stylish setting & very comfortable

Extremely rude staff, terrible attitude from the front of house staff, (red haired lady) not sure if it was because we were English, maybe just a racist individual, this place had been recommended to us but they obviously will turn you away if your English and the business obviously does t need the money

We visited on a busy Sunday in December & went in as it looked like one of the only restaurants with free tables. Well now we know why it was the only place on the royal mile on a busy Sunday lunch time with availability. We waited ages at the desk for someone to come over & seat us. Staff did pass us but ignored us, which if they were rushed off their feet would have been unstable but we could only see one table of 3 in there. There was a laptop open & the screen on with the bookings available for all to see, next to us on the desk as we waited. My husband simply moved his head slightly to glance at the laptop as we thought if they were fully booked we wouldn’t wait any longer. Within seconds a sour faced red headed women stormed over didn’t say hello or sorry about the wait ect just said we were very rude for looking at “her” laptop which was open & visible for all to see. My husband apologised & said we had been waiting sometime so we were just trying to work out if we should continue waiting (which might I add we wouldn’t of have to do if someone had acknowledged us in the first place) to which said said “do you know what, I’m not going to serve you, you need to leave”. I have never ever experienced anything like it! Incredibly rude, arrogant & aggressive to us for no reason whatsoever ever. This women should not be in hospitality, she has no people skills whatsoever ever& quite frankly an attitude problem. Reading over reviews on here we aren’t the first people to have a bad experience with this lady’s in particular attitude. Considering they were empty you’d think they would welcome the business not turn it away!! If she continues to work there they won’t have a business left by Christmas. It’s about time they started taking notice of theses reviews & either send her on some sort of customer service course or advise her maybe hospitality isn’t for her!! Can’t comment of the food as we never actually got to eat there!

Muy céntrico, buen menú, servicio muy amable, difícil de encontrar ningún fallo, precio sobre el promedio para este tipo de lugar

Fui por el té de la tarde. La comida era buena, sin embargo, la pelirroja que nos sentó ... era abrupta y no quería servirnos. Muy grosero durante todo el asiento y el pedido. Yo miraba y ella era así no solo con sino con otros que entraban... Supongo que no quería estar allí ese día. La otra pareja nos preguntó si habían hecho algo malo... nos reímos y les dijimos que así es como ella nos trató a nosotros también.

Queríamos sentarnos afuera con una bebida a las 6. 30 pm y ver el mundo pasar. Tienen unos paraguas enormes maravillosos pero creo que si le hubieran añadido unos calefactores (como los que tienen en España -pero extrañamente no en Escocia 🤣) , se hubiera empacado fuera. ¡Sólo nosotros dos lo desafiamos! Personal encantador y hermoso por dentro también. Definitivamente volveré.

¡Dios mío! Absolutamente perfecto! Tomamos el haggis y la sopa Cullen skink, seguido del cordero y el filete. Todo era de primera clase, desde los ingredientes hasta el servicio! ¡Si pudiera comer allí todas las noches lo haría! ❤️

Tuvimos un menú especial, ya que éramos un grupo de 20 que había reservado y pre-ordenado de un menú que tenía 3 opciones por curso. Tenía el haggis (MARAVILLOSO con una rica salsa de moras (? ) y bayas frescas) , el bistec, (agradable, perfectamente cocinado para mi gusto, pero un poco duro) , y el posset de limón (agradable y limón y no demasiado cremoso) . Con todo, una buena comida. El servicio fue educado y rápido.

The roast scotish lamb rump is the best and the fish and chips we really enjoyed the! Lemon mousse is fabulous! Thanks a lot

Wir hatten anhand der Speisekarte für den nächsten Abend einen Tisch reserviert, zum Glück! Die fish and chips waren hervorragend, insbesondere der Teigmantel.Das Filet war sehr gut, mit einer hervorragenden Rotwein Jus. Weil es uns so gut gefallen hat haben wir für den nächsten Morgen einen Tisch für das Frühstück reserviert und wurden nicht enttäuscht

Met by a lovely host and given a choice of tables. Seated upstairs by the window with views of the royal mile. We were given complementary prosecco as we were celebrating a special birthday. Cullen skink was 10/10. Blaggis sausage was 7/10. Lamb wasn’t as warm as it should’ve been but tasted good 7/10. Fish and chips - large fish, crispy batter, lots of chips and a small portion of mushy peas 6/10. All too full for desserts but had tea 7/10 and hot chocolate and Scottish coffee all not warm enough 5/10. Some hits and some almost misses. Need to work on food/drink temperature and some refining and it can easily be 5 stars.

Buena ubicación, instalaciones limpias, excelente servicio, atentos a las peticiones con restricción alimenticia, los alimentos con buenas porción y bien presentados.

I can’t recommend Luckenbooth’s enough! We came and had the ribeye and pan-seared chicken. Both were amazing, but the steak was incredible!!! Great atmosphere, there’s amazing architecture right outside and the staff is very friendly. Bit pricey but worth it for the taste. Highly recommend!!!

We had an excellent traditional Scottish breakfast- everything was cooked to perfection - including the haggis and black pudding. Both the Manager and Waitress made us feel very welcome and accommodated our requests in a lovely friendly manor. Ask for a table in the main restaurant, rather than the hotel reception - lovely leather seats and more ambiance. If it’s a traditional carnivorous breakfast you want - this is the spot!

We came here for a nice meal because we wanted a place that was a little more upscale and didn’t seem as touristy and this was nice. Great location to be able to then walk across the street to St. Giles.

Popped in here with a friend for lunch. It is a few doors up from the city Chambers in the middle of the royal mile. Ordered 2 cokes and both hand ciabatta with steak, onions and rocket with a mustard mayo. Delicious. Bill was £39 including service charge. Service was friendly and served quickly.

I brought a mixed party of nineteen here and all were delighted with the meals and the service. I look forward to my next visit.

Royal Mile was mobbed with tourists (not even high season) and I had little faith we’d find a restaurant with a calm vibe and unhurried atmosphere, but this was perfect. Very light and airy atmosphere, delicious food, good service.

We stopped here to get out of the wind and rain. We were greeted immediately by a friendly guy. We sat within the bar area on a comfortable sofa. We both ordered a cocktail each and a slice of cake. The guys working behind the bar were really friendly. Lovely environment

We dropped in out of the rain rather bedraggled and were judged by the Maitre D! Bit annoying. We ordered Haddock and Chips which was good and good portions. Waiters kept wanting to take our plates.

It's like a sanctuary from the Royal Mile actually on the Royal Mile. Peaceful, relaxed and while the place filled up around us it never felt noisy, hurried or cramped. Food was spot on; my plant based burger was genuinely fantastic being cooked MR and not having the usual fake meat taste. The mac and cheese side would make a super, smaller main with some ciabatta and salad while I'm not sure the "roasted new potatoes" had seen an oven beyond being carried passed one, they had a tasty kick of herbs and it is the first time I have seen purple potatoes being served. Quite the novelty! The coffee was awesome and everything was beautifully presented; I've paid a lot more for really disappointing meals and wish this place was in Leeds!

Had a breakfast meeting which extended into lunch. Great breakfast, menu was variable & accommodate all requests. No decaf coffee available which was disappointing. Lunch was good, salad was described with spiced buckwheat but it didn’t pack a punch, a bit of citrus and more spice would have been great, and salt. Service was great, staff lovely & accommodating over the 5hrs we were there.

The food : absolutely perfect. The looks of it, the taste, the quantity, everything was delicious, tasty, creative, colorfull, juicy. And the red wine and whisky excellent. The service : simply perfect. They were so nice and gave good advice on food, drinks, and whisky. The location : the place looks simple but it is classy, it feels nice and comfy.

We arrived on a Monday night without booking. There wasn't a table available for us, so we were put on a table in the foyer, which was great. Unfortunately we weren't allowed to order from the pre-theatre menu although it was twenty to seven and it finished at seven. :-( Food was lovely - I had pie and mash, colleagues had chicken and fish n chips. Some of us ordered bread to eat before the meal arrived, but it arrived with the meal. Venue was spotlessly clean and is converted offices - a lot of the original features remain.

Excellent service, très gentils , très agréables et vraiment un régal,le fish and ships est excellent , le cullen zkrink soupe au haddock , une tuerie😉👍

Worst food ever Cold and not edible, ordered the steak pie and was extremely disappointed the steak was tough beyond My partner ordered the chicken fillet burger which was obv a chicken who had been at sliming world it was a pathetic slice of chicken not a breast The waitress / staff were all friendly but no one queried why the food was left on our plates £42 and had to then go elsewhere Noted also the lady behind me had cut her steak pie in two and left it uneaten too

The smashed avocado breakfast, flat white coffee, and cinnamon roll were all EXQUISITE. The service was sublime! Attentive, courteous, kind, with warm smiles! Love this place!

A late lunch or early dinner, as we had to catch a train. So, we were welcomed friendly and guided to a table. We sat nice and quiet, although the looks of the restaurant aren't really cosy, but from a previous visit we knew the food was nice. We just wanted an easy bite not too far from the station. We ordered drinks and food. 3 of us went for the Steak Frites. as I did. Prepared raw, not to destroy the taste of a very good quality of beef. Served with pepper sauce and fries. The steak had been sliced after frying and combined with the crunch, good quality and nicely salted fries. A dish to return for. I drank a red Nero-wine with it. good full taste, but not too much before a few hours train trip. The serve was friendly.

The restaurant is very clinical and in a great location. Food was very well presented, good steak and fish and chips. Service was slow but in all very good.

Staff very friendly Food was excellent Would definitely visit again if in area It was very quiet but it was a Monday night and weather awful

Excellent lunch, attentive service and food was lovely. Would highly recommend visiting if you’re in the centre of Edinburgh. I’m a local so don’t always come to the High Street but was definitely worth it!

Excellent food, well presented and seasoned. Attentive but not pushy service. Lovley wine and an excellent lychee martini.

We had breakfast included here with our hotel reservation next door. The breakfast was a bit hit and miss. On the first morning I got the full Scottish breakfast, which was nice however I found the mushroom and tomato a little oily. I then tried the poached eggs and smashed avocado, which was fine except for the eggs were very underdone. When I popped the yolk, just as much liquid white spilled out all over the toast. On the 3rd morning I had blueberry pancakes which were delicious.

Great choices - unusual - for breakfast. Pleasant, chatty servers especially Hugo. Quiet with lots of natural light. Close to all the Edinburgh tourist spots.

We visited Luckenbooths on 19 November. We had some trouble booking this place online, so had to stop in person. Not sure why this was though, as when we showed up it was empty! We each ordered a Sunday Roast. This was decent but nothing to write home about. Service was good too. The restaurant itself is very pretty so you feel like you should be getting a better experience, however. It was a nice meal but with plenty of Roasts elsewhere in Edinburgh, nothing to seek out intentionally.

Delicious Sunday Roast. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Limited dessert menu, but there are plenty of places to get ice cream nearby. Our visit was spoiled by a very loud group of 4 people sitting close by. We didn’t need to hear all about their fabulous lives and plans to buy 30 foot boats and how they don’t go to visit their parents. Perhaps a nice sound proof room would be a valuable addition to what is a gorgeous place to eat otherwise. I hope they left a good tip for being such insufferable bores!

Best breakfast in the Old Town - especially if you are vegetarian - as the “Garden Breakfast” is delicious. Thank you to Hugo for the prompt and friendly service.

Theft. The food was really bad, was sick all day and night after eating there. The staff were useless. I’ll never eat there again. We were there the night it opened and again on our next visit to Edinburgh, it’s gone completely downhill. I’ve eaten better from a street van.

Nice looking restaurant and pleasant staff, nice smoked salmon starter but we waited forever for our Sunday lunch the 2 tables adjacent to us received their lunch before ours and they walked in after we had ordered! We both asked for pink beef and it was very overcooked so they changed it and the second servings were the same. Very small portions, awful cauliflower cheese floating in a strange red oil and when we asked what it was they said it was a marinade! It was inedible. Only a tiny amount of gravy so we asked for some more and were charged £3 each for it. We ordered pots of tea and they brought peppermint by mistake. Very disappointing we will not be back.

Second time visiting the restaurant and the place and food is amazing! Really enjoyed the Sunday lunch offering and the kids loved the food also. Will be back again soon and highly recommend.

Luckenbooths is just across the street from St. Giles Cathedral, making it a convenient place to stop for a quick lunch. My butternut squash soup was excellent, as was the bread that accompanied it. Service was attentive and prices reasonable. I highly recommend.

This restaurant is on very crowded Royal Mile but, since it is part of a hotel, it is quieter than many of the other restaurants in the area.

Excellent food, great service and lovely friendly staff. I would highly recommend Luckenbooths Restaurant.

I love the menu and service here. The dishes are creative, well prepared, delicious. The vegetable options are outstanding.

So disappointed, abrupt communication, cool food and such a contrast to excellent service given by Cheval Hotel.

Luckenbooths accommodated our rather large party upstairs which gave us some privacy. The service was excellent and the food were delicious. Everyone found something to meet their needs. We stayed for quite a while and they checked on us to make sure we were well...

Spacious restaurant and a lovely menu of traditional Scottish fare. Staff were attentive but not intrusive, nice little details made this a pleasing blend of Art Deco with modern touches. A good location on the Royal Mile, easy to find and not as expensive as...

Our waiter Noah was so helpful and kind. He explained the menu well and his service was excellent. The food was wonderful. We enjoyed our time there.

Headline review:- # Service very slow # Used dishes not cleared quickly # Staff friendly but unprofessional # Food not hot # Overpriced

Went for Sunday roast . We were sat in the reception area which did not feel like the restaurant. Lots of people coming in and out and quite cold area . When we arrived there was quite a few staff chatting and was quite confused...

Very disappointed over priced, food not great Would not rush back, service was ok, didn’t have the drink I wanted (Soft drink)

Poor Service. Took 20 minutes to deliver a bottle of wine. Allowed beggars to pester customers. Then charged me 10% service which was none existent. Would avoid, shame wine was nice.

Last morning in Edinburgh so we popped in here on a whim. Very limited breakfast menu. Asked if they could do poached eggs on toast. The friendly server went to check and said that they could. Two slightly underdone eggs appeared on cold, anaemic-looking, unbuttered...

I was on a bus tour when I was a little off near this restaurant the whole area was packed with thousands of people for the August fringe festival. I’m not enamored of crowds, and I had four hours to kill. There were lots of...

I think it speaks volumes that this venue upstairs in restaurant was more than half empty come 6pm on a Saturday during edinburgh festival. Our waiter pushed hard for us to take the £90 champagne aggressively so. The nicest friendliest politest member of staff was...

Both the full Scottish and porridge were tepid in temperature at best served on cold plates didn't help. The food was mediocre compared to other full Scottish breakfast meals we have had. The issue was reported to the waiter who seemed disinterested and didn't enquire...

Situated on the High St/Royal Mile, Luckenbooth is a top quality building in a great location. It was offering food all day. Friendly staff. A great experience

Long story short - avoid! I visited the restaurant for lunch on Saturday 22nd July. Everything was great until we came to pay the bill. My friend and I were splitting it £39 each as a service charge had already been included. The server brought...

Stopped in for breakfast by chance and luck. Food was amazing! Coffee/tea was first rate. Felt gourmet. I had avocado toast with poached eggs and dad had blueberry pancakes. Eggs were a little too done for my taste but overall great food, service and atmosphere....

Lunch here was a mixed experience. My husband had the burger and it was very tasty. I had the Caesar salad and it was the worst I have ever had. It was an extremely small portion and very dry. I had to ask for extra...

If you are up early or on a Sunday and want a great start to the day, this is the place. Lovely cappuccinos. I'm not a big breakfast person so I had the kid's portion of a Scottish Breakfast and it was perfect. My friend...

1. Good menu varieties 2. Friendly staff 3. Unique atmosphere 4. A breath of fresh air in the old city

Ate here twice for Breakfast as we were staying in the adjacent Cheval Old Town Chambers and breakfast was part of the package. The food is well prepared and the service efficient & polite. Would high recommend the 'Full Scottish Breakfast'.

We had smashed avocado and poached eggs with bacon and Blueberry pancakes for a late breakfast with coffees. Nicely presented and very tasty. Good service from charming staff.

The restaurant is inside the hotel where we stayed and we were very satisfied with both the quality and goodness of the food and the service. The staff are all very kind and professional. The breakfast is excellent with lunch and dinner. We liked it...

Great restaurant with good service. Nice ambiance. I had the roasted cauliflower bowl which was delicious. Nice spot for a meal in the crowded streets of the Royal Mile.

Had dinner here both nights we were in Edinburgh. I am gluten free and we looked at several places as we walked around. Most had gluten free options, mostly gf bread and a couple menu items. Lucken Booths menu was almost half gluten free and...

Lovely breakfast. Blueberry pancakes with cinnamon butter - great choice and would eat again. Toast was lovely. No apple juice left the morning we went but orange juice was good. Americano was decent. Tea came out in a cute teapot. Good location. Good atmosphere.

Popped by for drinks outside today, and we really wanted a hot chocolate to be told shortly after ordering that the machine was broken 😞 However a young male team member went above and beyond to personally make our hot chocolates 🌟 !

Good experience. Got last minute reservation later at night for 3 people on a very busy night in Edinburgh, a number of other popular places turned us down. There is a bar and a restaurant, common setup in Edinburgh. The decor was not too memorable,...

After trying several restaurants in the area, we found this little gem on High Street. We didn't have a booking and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. The food was delicious and reasonably priced for a restaurant of this standing. I would definitely go...

In Edinburgh for the week of Burns Night, so booked a table in advance of our visit. Great evening with the full Burns supper experience. Very enjoyable food and surroundings. Very pleasant staff.

Booked a valentines meal here while visiting Edinburgh. Chose the Valentines special menu-steak and sides, sharing dessert platter and a glass of wine each. Very enjoyable food and surroundings. Pleasant staff. Will definitely eat here again when we next visit Edinburgh.

We had breakfast and dinner at Luckenbooths last Sunday, taking advantage of the ‘31% off food’ January offer, which was advertised on a board outside the restaurant. The food was superb, the best of our whole weekend in Edinburgh. However, we were shocked to be...

Dined here for dinner with another couple on Saturday night and everyone of us loved the food and attentive service. Also had breakfast the following morning using our Itison voucher - the lemon meringue French toast was amazing - along with the special cocktails. Our...

My wife and I were sent here when the sister restaurant, the devil’s advocate was full. We had venison and veg haggis mash for the mains and shared a salad. They had a good selection of beers to choose from I had a stout from...

I came here for the lunchtime service. I was excited to try the Salmon Club sandwich...I am still so angry in the fact that it came with 2 slithers of salmon, and the rest of the sandwich was just bread and avocado. Don't expect much...

We had a nice meal. Service was good food was pleasant and there was a lot of atmosphere. A pity the menu and drink options were limited.

What a fantastic place. Fantastic food and lovely staff. I chose the crispy potatoes with ham hock and honey and mustard dressing. Out of this world is all I will say

Their website and the board outside their premises on the royal mile say that they're open unil 11pm. On Saturday 15 October, my friend and I walked in at 9:48pm, and asked for a table to eat. The restaurant was fairly busy but there was...

I want to love this restaurant. It has everything going for it. It is very nicely decorated with leather banquettes and a cool classical modern vibe, great lighting, artistic photos adorning the walls, it is comfortable and welcoming. The location on the Royal Mile opposite...

Came here Friday for dinner - really wish we hadn't bothered, despite this being a return visit for us after enjoying it first time round. Ordered drinks and were then left for half an hour, after which I found the manager at the front door...

Looking for an early breakfast - stopped here and was pleasantly surprised. Interesting and varied menu, freshly cooked and very tasty. Definitely recommended for a calm and refined setting amidst the hustle of Edinburgh.

We had one breakfast here and, on the strength of the service we returned for lunch next day. The food was excellent, nicely presented, well cooked and tasty. The staff were friendly and responsive. The menu was extensive enough to satisfy most tastes.

We were met with a friendly greeting at the main entrance and taken straight to a spacious table for the four of us. Our waitress was attentive and helpful, seeing to our friend first who required help with the Gluten Free options on the Luckenbooths...

We came here for a meal October 2021 on our 2nd night in Edinburgh to celebrate my partners birthday the day before. It was pretty quiet but the place itself was really nice and staff friendly. Some new staff were being trained and were attentive...

Saturday lunchtime. The food itself was tasty - caesar salad and truffle fries. Pleasant staff - and I get that hospitality is a busy industry - but everything felt a bit hurried, staff literally running from one place to another in a quite a small...

We went for lunch. Really nice setting. Staff were pleasant and courteous from the moment we arrived until we left. Starters - haggis Bon bons and cauliflower tempura. Both were delicious, tempura had a nice kick to it, the haggis had a delicious whisky sauce....

We just enjoyed a wonderful lunch here, and wanted to praise the food and above all Wendy who is an absolute gem! Thanks for your friendliness! Ohh, and don't forget to enjoy dessert, it was gorgeous!

Had gone to the Royal Mile today with 2 friends to witness the passing of the late Queen’s cortège RIP. By pure chance we found ourselves standing in the entrance of Luckenbooths & fell into conversation with this most charming & delightful young guy (Stuart)who...

Best pie ever. Tasted amazing. Atmosphere was awesome. Staff were lovely. Highly recommend this place. Plan to return again when next in Edinburgh.

This is a Casual restaurant right on High St. The menu is interesting, service is good and it is reasonably priced.

Fantastic welcome and the food was amazing. The staff were very welcoming. Beautiful setting on the royal mile We will definitely visit again.

Excellent food and great service considering how busy venue was during peak time. Staff were helpful, courteous and accommodating. Sited on great spot on Mile - definitely worth a visit.