montpelliers in Edinburgh, City of

Awful food. Freezing cold homous. Congealed vegetable thai curry with 1980’s white long grain rice. Tough steak. Dripping wet wine glass. Just has a really unclean cheap feel about it. Steamy windows which is always unpleasant to eat in. I agree with previous review used to be great but really disappointing. Not value for money.

Having lived near Montpellier a few years ago, I’ve always considered it a must-visit whenever I return to Edinburgh. It’s been a favourite spot for years, and I’ve often recommended it to friends and family. However, after our visit on Sunday, I’m genuinely disappointed. What on earth has happened? The quality and quantity of the food have noticeably declined. My friend’s avocado toast was a shocker- just one slice of toast with an extremely thin layer of avocado for over £10. It felt overpriced and underwhelming. My husband ordered the Full Monty, a staple he has always loved, but even he remarked that the portion size was significantly smaller than on previous visits. The black pudding, mushrooms, and haggis were all very dry. Tiny, skinny sausage and the same quantity of beans as mustard. The food overall lacked flavour, which was surprising for a place that used to deliver vibrant and delicious meals. The menu also seems to have changed, with fewer appealing breakfast and lunch options than before—or perhaps they just aren’t as tasty as they once were. The accompaniments that used to elevate the dishes also felt subpar. As someone who has been a loyal supporter of Montpellier for years, this experience was truly disheartening. It’s hard to say, but unless things improve, I might consider looking elsewhere during future visits to Edinburgh. Please bring back the quality, quantity, and charm of the old menu—it was what made Montpellier special.

We had a great time! Nathan was amazing, 5 star service! He was so friendly and attentive. He even let us know when his shift was ending and that he was passing us over to another colleague. I had the steak frites which was delicious! Thank you :)

Ro era realmente encantador y amable : ) recomendaría encarecidamente ! … … … … … … , . , . , … . . , … . . , . , . , . , . . , . . , . . , , . , , . , . , , . , , . . , .

Este pub tiene una buena selección de cervezas y vinos, y el plato de compartir era interesante y sabroso. El servicio era bueno y nos atendieron con una sonrisa por Iona H que era encantador y atento. En general, fue una experiencia muy agradable

Great dinner and lovely service from Ro! .The food was amazing and Ro was very helpful and sociable with me and my family.

The place is beautiful and the staff is very friendly. We booked our reservation in advance and we were able to have plenty of time. We tried the full Scottish breakfast, so delish and perfect size to try the best of the Scottish cuisine. Highly recommend the option with English breakfast and pressed orange juice. My friend tried the French toast dish and it was also delicious.

Meeting up with friends. Food was expensive and distinctly average. Everything was bland and underseasoned. We found the atmosphere very noisey. Left and had dessert elsewhere.

Very poor and very expensive, average pub grub, rather than quality food that you would expect at this well established venue. Standards have clearly slipped. Disappointing fish and chips, tiny and overcooked. A national pub chain with numbers on the table is better. Sadly friends at the celebration also agreed. After taking food order, the staff were only interested in selling more drinks. I remember this establishment from many years ago when the food was really good. Come on management, sharpen up.

Great place but even better service - our server is To, and was amazing. I joked that I need to see their manager to talk about the raise, so here you go - definitely deserved. It's that level of service that male a place great.

We had dinner at Montpelliers with our children, the staff were very attentive and friendly. Kids had mac & cheese which was good but they wanted more cheese! We had thai green curry which was great. Great location and nice vibe in the restaurant. Next time in Edinburgh we will definitely return.

Op een zaterdagavond toevallig hier rechtgekomen. Wat een aangename verrassing. Personeel vriendelijk en zeer attent. Eten (Scottish Steak Burger -Pork...

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Très bon restaurant et très bon repas. Le lieu est chaleureux et le personnel sympa ! Le repas était délicieux,...

Buena comida y staff muy amable, promueven el producto local y km0, referenciado con un sello, nos dieron a probar...

Sympa, ambiance brasserie, repas excellent pour une brasserie, viande goûteuse et tendre , Très peu de sexe masculin mais beaucoup...

Wir waren zu zweit zum Brunch und ohne Reservierung, was für die Bedienung schon ein Thema war - trotzdem hatte...

Convivial, de bons plats bien préparés, un vrai plaisir. Le service y est très sympathique et souriant.

la peor esperiencia de mi vida el staff es de lo peor te mirar como si fueras una molestia y...

Var här ett par kvällar och tog en öl. Mysig bar med trevlig personal. Möjlighet att även sitta ute. Kan...

Visited here with my other half on a Friday evening at around 7:30pm. We hadnt booked a table but the waitress was very accomodating and seated us within a few minutes. The food was gorgeous, we has nachos to share as a starter, then a...

Decided to dine here last Sunday having eaten brunch here on a few previous occasions. Overall, a very poor dining experience. I chose a prawn dish as a starter. This came with pitta bread and a vinegar type of coleslaw. Prawns were barely warm, pitta...

Good coffee, friendly, professional, good choice of beers and drinks, lively in the evening. Very nice place!

plats typiques bons desserts,bonnes boissons,serveuse aux petits soins il faut penser a reserver car c'est un endroit tres apprecie par...

Whilst exploring the Bruntsfield district with a friend for the weekend we thought we’d found a lovely eatery for breakfast at Montpellier’s. It looks lovely and we were fortunate enough to have a table outside. We both decided on a coffee and scrambled egg on...

Lovely looking cafe with charming staff. We had scrambled eggs ,tomato and mushrooms .Each veg was £1.20 extra. Tomato portion consisted of only half a tomato, £1.20 seems very steep in my book. Eggs were meagre and cold. Photo shows meal as presented. If you’re...

Big group of people, food was quite late and the waitress wouldn't pay a lot of attention to our table, 12% charge added to our bill, waitress was getting very agitated with having to go around and collect money from everyone, added 0.50p extra to...

Popped in here on a busy Tuesday evening, having looked around at other restaurants in the area. The venue was buzzing with people, and as we hadnt booked was unsure whether we would get a table. We had to wait 10 minutes but it was...

Freundliche Atmosphäre , gutes Essen das Personal sehr freundlich und würden wieder dorthin zurückzukehren

Excellent service and advice on the wine and food was provided by Martha. There was a good selection of wines, I can't remember what we ordered but it was good The Italian cheese style starters were very good. For the main course we ordered Chicken...

Thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast visit that we had in Montpeliers recently. The food was lovely and the service good, attentive and friendly.

We dropped by here whilst staying nearby for a week and looking for an evening meal. For a weekday evening the place was heaving, which is usually a good sign. And so it proved. The food, drinks and service were all excellent, and almost as...

Managed to get a table without booking, place was packed. Staff working incredibly hard and service was excellent, really efficient considering the numbers of customers. Food was OK - burger quite dry but the rest good. Worth a try.

Visiting from sunny Suffolk, we found this Beautiful venue, with delicious food, wonderful cocktails and amazing staff! Thank you Adam & Jess for making our visit truly memorable!

Personeel was zeer vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Druk, volgeboekt maar toch was bediening vlot. Gerechten waren stuk voor stuk lekker. Taco's...

Have breakfasted there many times we up for the festival but this time tried dinner. The staff are faultless, the restaurant a comfortable and interesting place to be, would fully recommend it. So why not 5 star, it's detail, the stalk left in a lettuce...

Food is so tasty and there's lots to choose from. Service is fast considering it's always so busy! The staff do their best to accommodate you at busy times and will give you realistic waiting times if that's the case. The exterior brings you in,...

Popped in twice on the same day, either side of a long lunch elsewhere, for drinks. Great relaxed feel about the place. Excellent service and staff who will fit you in for a table if they can. Great drinks selection from wines, spirits, gins and...

Expected a bit more from this place than it delivered. To be fair, from the outside you'd expect the prices to be a lot higher than they are, but the food didn't quite live up to expectations. Really nice coffee but the pancakes weren't what...

We booked a family lunch on a Saturday which may have been a mistake because the restaurant was very busy and very noisy. There is a good selection of food available, but the tables are packed very tightly together and it is not a place...

Leckeres Essen, gute Cocktails und viele gute Biere, aber sehr laut und lange Wartezeiten bis der Kellner mal reagiert.

Nettes Restaurant, gut besucht von Einheimischen als auch von Touris, nettes Ambiente, schöner mit Blumen dekorierter Eingang

Very tasty brunch in this lovely cafe. Excellent and varied choice on the menu to suit all our needs. Friendly staff made us very welcome.

We popped here while visiting a friend who had recently moved here. We easily found a table and ordered our drinks and cake. The coffee was freshly made and a nice blend. The scones were big and served with lots of butter and jam. These certainly hit the spot. The cafe was a lovely local spot to while the time away catching up with friends.

Had a great breakfast here today. Eggs Benedict with haggis was fantastic. Great service. Thanks. Would definitely recommend.

we arrived early and although the restaurant was fully booked an hour later we where squeezed in for a quick bite made welcome and the food was delicious.

Always a great spot for a drink or two or some food. The beef shin pie is a particular highlight. The atmosphere is always fab

Greta brunch on a Sunday morning, but. Not enough staff to cope with a full restaurant. We had to wait 20 minutes to order and before our food was finished we were presented with a bill and told that the next booking was waiting. Not good enough. The food however was good.

Visited for lunch on Sunday. Very busy but we had booked. Service was excellent, friendly though a bit slow sometimes. Food good though expensive for the portion size. Teapot very small and scones not warmed with no offer to do so.

El personal aquí realmente está en otro nivel, no me puedo quejar de este restaurante. La comida era deliciosa ya un precio razonable, los haggis vegetarianos merecen una mención especial. Gran selección de alimentos para todas las dietas y necesidades, así como increíbles cócteles de postres y bebidas alcohólicas. El ambiente es vivo pero relajante.

Visité el sábado por la mañana para el brunch, fiesta de uno, tardó un rato en estar sentado aunque le aconsejé al personal que entrara y saliera con bastante rapidez.

Nosotros, como una familia de 4 visitamos el martes por la noche. Nos topamos con él pero nos alegramos. Desde el momento en que entramos en el servicio fue genial. Muy buena elección de comida y un menú vegano separado que tenía a mi hija mimada para elegir.

Would highly recommend Montpeliers definitely need to book but great cosy atmosphere and the food and service was excellent

Had brunch here today - was excellent. Good food, decent value and excellent friendly service. Reserved last night at 11pm - good job because people were being turned away this morning. Packed and a bit noisy but with a great ambience, good menu and reasonable prices (for Bruntsfield). Had the Monty at 10.95 which was a full fry up but also included OJ, coffee and toast which made it excellent value. Others had the pancake stack with bacon, maple syrup and scrambled eggs. All the food was tasty. Definitely be back.

Came for brunch solely based on Google recommending it first. If this is the best brunch in Brunsfield then I suggest looking in other suburbs. When paying good money for breakfast I'd expect something more than I could slap up myself in ten minutes at home. Literally nothing on the plate is house made. Even the heating up of the various supermarket-quality components is hit and miss - undercooked tomatoes and toast, overdone eggs, lukewarm canned beans. Make an effort to be more than just a location.

We enjoyed cocktails and dinner here served by an enthusiastic waitress who explained the daily specials and served us efficiently. There was a good range of dishes on offer, including some sharing plates and an effort was made to provide several vegan options, although unfortunately this did not extend to dessert too. Nice ambience, not a cheap place but convenient for the centre of Edinburgh.

Christmas Eve trip with family was really good. Food, drinks and service all good. Probably my favourite bar/restaurant place in Edinburgh. Always a decent atmosphere with a mixed crowd and not pretentious! Good value food and drinks.

Montpeliers is a great all rounder, good food, good choice of wines and beers, excellent cocktails. Staff are brilliant and the atmosphere is always lively, great place for brunch with friends or date night...

Just popped in for a bacon butty and a coffee. Friendly greeting by the staff and shown to a table. Order taken , food and coffee promptly served. Nice touch water put on the table without asking. What is there not to like!

I love the food here! The bacon is so tasty and reasonably priced. the atmosphere is always buzzing and friendly. Helpful staff and great coffee.

Locale molto bello e carino, quando siamo arrivati era stra pieno di avventori del posto ( mi sono accorta solo dopo che erano tutti nella zona Pub) siamo arrivati verso le 18,30 e abbiamo chiesto di poter cenare, eravamo gli unici per la cena( arrivati qui per caso, Hotel a due passi)...Il menu' era molto variegato con tante scelte e diverse tipologie di piatti.

A nice cafe bar restaurant in the heart of bruntsfield.

Came for brunch, lovely atmosphere and surrounding to eat in. Can't fault it at all. Food was really good quality and plenty of it and for the prices to include tea/coffee and orange juice and toast you really can't complain! I had the Full Monty which was top notch.

sometimes you just take places for granted ... had not been for a while and kinda forgot what a great place this is some great craft beers mean Montys is certainly on trend will be back again very soon

The environment is very good, a nice place to have a brunch and hang out with friends. The price is very reasonable and the food is good. What impressed me most is the coffee. My friend ordered a flat white and I had a Latte, both of them are so good and smooth. But the fruit scone today is a little dry for us. Will definitely go again!

Really lovely Christmas breakfast. Great eggs benedict, delicious filled roll and yummy scrambled eggs. Very busy but very efficient and pleasant service. Definitely worth another visit.

Came here with a large group for a Christmas dinner. We were served efficiently and attentively. Food was really nice and above average for a Christmas dinner. Pleasant atmosphere.

Started coming here when we lived in Edinburgh well over 20 years ago, and try and come back when back. Met family and friends for breakfast, booked ahead as it's always very busy and certainly was on Saturday. Although extremely busy, the service was quick and efficient. There were six different breakfast which were all excellent. My breakfast tortilla of beans, eggs and cheese was really good. A slight mix up with one order but that was rectified very quickly. I have read some comments on how expensive the food is, but that's definitely not my view. Will be back in February.

Wed5th Dec table at 6pm..If you order a steak and Ale pie .. what do you think off? What I got was... a bowl of stew (like my mum used to male) in a small soup bowl and a thin layer of pastry draped over the top. The whole thing was uninspiring to look at and it’s taste was equally poor. £13.95 .. seriously ? My wife had standard fish and chips... average batter and the fish was soggy. No thanks. Stay clear .

Stopped in on a Wednesday evening to a very busy bar- we were told 20minutes wait which was spot on.

Chose Montpelier's as it offers a vegan option which didn't disappoint, possibly the best vegan burger you'll have. The Aberdenn Angus burger was good to but overall the meal was rather pricey particularly the wine. As others have said it is noisey so if you're after a quiet meal go elsewhere.

We had a nice meal with friends here, and I would possibly have given a higher score had we been able to hear each other during the meal.

Went to Montpeliers for Breakfast and it was over the top! Loved the french toast and the poached eggs with salmon! Lovely staff and very good priced. Totally recommend.

I have often passed by this busy and popular establishment but yesterday I went in! It is well laid out with lots of space. My first impression is that it could become a regular haunt for us. We had a good meal with coffee and wine at a very reasonable price. The staff were pleasant and helpful. It also has a vegan menu.

Used to eat here a lot when lived in the area but not planning to go back. Just been for a family meal and left feeling very disappointed and overcharged. Couldn't order steak or anything chargrilled as grill not working, bland Thai curry, more carrots in steak pie than anything else and fish was like a half portion. Staff friendly and welcoming and restaurant looks lovely but meal well below par and not value for money.

Lovely welcoming bistro with outstanding draught beer selection (29 on tap claimed). Menu is well balanced with very friendly staff providing the kind of service you want to pay for.

Établissement animé, un bar fréquenté par des locaux

Excellent casual dining in Edinburgh. I stopped in for dinner, good choice, great food and exceptional, friendly service. Good choice of real ales. Busy even on a Tuesday

We were attracted by the beautiful autumnal decorations on the outside of the restaurant and popped in out of the cold to have a morning coffee. Lovely place - cosy and welcoming with friendly service and excellent coffee.

Went with friends to Montpeliers for Sunday brunch and had a great time. The restaurant had a really nice vibe and the wait staff were friendly and helpful.

I live in Bruntsfield, so this is an ideally located place for me. Myself and my flatmates are regulars for brunch, and its great value for lovely food. I have only ever visited for breakfast/lunch, and would recommend booking as it is very popular and always busy. Highly recommend the Full Monty for breakfast (only £10 for a LOT of food), and the coffee is always lovely too. Will be back soon!

Very busy restaurant, but after a short wait at the bar we were given a table. Good food and friendly staff will come again but will book ahead.

Very busy place had to wait 20 minutes for a table so had high hopes. All day menu means there's quite a good choice. My partner had the full breakfast which was nothing special. Tattie scone was soggy. Not high quality ingredients. I had the steak and ale pie which was a very thin watery stew with a pastry lid, not sure what type of pastry it was supposed to be... meat was nice to be fair. Disappointed so didn't risk pudding.

We enjoyed our meals and drinks at this lively restaurant. We had starters, main course and dessert. Food was tasty and good looking. Red wine was good and there were lots of different beer options. Good service. This restaurant will not dissapoint you.

This is a fun place with a great interior - and it is always busy!!! Be patient tho they have a quick turn around and we haven't been forgotten about once. The food is tasty and there are lots of drinks to pick from. They also have some weekly deals we are good for a mid-week stop by.

Overcooked , mushy and plain fettuccine. I added much salt and pepper to finish this

We've had a couple of meals here. We had a hearty breakfast and evening meal. All have been super. Service is always second to none. Also if you appreciate a good americano, this is the place to get it. Thanks.

Being locals, we dine in Montpeliers regularly. We have had breakfast, lunch and dinner in the restaurant many times and it has never let us down. I have developed a particular affection for the place after the last year or so as the staff have gone above and beyond to accommodate us. I was pregnant last year and the staff went out of their way on each visit to make me comfortable and adhere to my stricter diet! Once baby was born, they accommodated myself, husband and baby during busy lunch shifts where we had dropped in on the off chance of there being a table for us. Now baby is a bit older, the staff regularly squeeze my husband and I in during busy evening sittings when we haven't booked but need a night off! It is rare to regularly go to a restaurant and get consistently excellent and friendly service - I can not speak highly enough of the Montpeliers staff! The food is also consistently good, we know we'll always get an excellent plate of food at Montpeliers. I have been meaning to leave a review for a while to praise this excellent establishment. We will continue to frequent the restaurant and recommend it to friends and family.

Montpeliers was a positive recommendation from the landlady of our accommodation.

Booked up for a lunch date with wife as we are looking to go out at least once a month for a meal. Montpeliers has a deal for two main courses for £12.50 but as we could not agree on two mains we went to standard menus. Food it what I would call pub grub but we both enjoyed our meals. I had a a steak sandwich and Natalie a burger. Not fine dining but a really nice with good service. I quite fancied the cheeseboard but maybe too much at lunchtime.

During our 5 day stay in Edinburgh we have been looking forward to going to Montpellier’s after seeing the menu and pictures. Got there around 4pm which was intended to be an early dinner for us. We were told that we had to be finished by 5:30pm and throughout the meal I heard the server come up and tell another couple this as they enjoyed some drinks. This made us feel rushed as we ate our meal as we ended up clockwatching. The drinks were on the pricey side but not outrageous. The food was nice and the 2 meals for £12 deal was good value.

Went here Saturday, lucky to get a table outside early evening in the sunshine. Highly recommended for early evening cocktails! Expensive but drinks very pleasant. Service a shade slow but nothing serious.

Had burgers and fish and chips and both ware absolutely rubbish. Place looks outstanding staff is slow and bit careless but food definetly not worth it to waste your money.

Paré aquí en un sábado muy ocupado durante el margen y el lugar estaba oscilando. . . pero lograron encontrarnos una mesa en diez minutos. La comida fue muy buena; caliente, sabroso y variado sin ser demasiado obvio.

Superb location, a really great vibe, attentive service and very good food; what more could anyone look for?

Cenato con mia moglie, locale veramente caratteristico, moderno e pieno di persone, consiglio prenotare prima. Offre una quantità di birre di tutti i tipi. Personale disponibile. Il mangiare buono e anche pieno di particolarità. Unica nota negativa che spingono nel farti finire per far accomodare altri clienti. Ci sarebbe piaciuto di più poter cenare con tutta calma. I prezzi nella media del posto. Bravi

Comida deliciosa, un servicio estupendo y una buena relación calidad-precio! Un grupo de 7 de nosotros fuimos para el brunch en un concurrido sábado por la mañana, la camarera era estupendo, muy amable, servicial y rápido a pesar de que el restaurante estaba lleno. La comida era deliciosa (recomiendo encarecidamente las tortitas con bacon y sirope de arce), y las bebidas también estaban deliciosos. brunch El precio es muy razonable y sin duda volveremos!

Fuimos dos veces para el desayuno. Primera vez que me las tortitas con bacon. Fuera de este mundo. La segunda vez tuve el desayuno mexicano. Muy bueno, pero no es un plato con sabor mexicano. Pero aún así sabroso! Gran pantalla café blanco. Altamente recomendado.

Enjoyed a wonderful lunch here. Excellent quality food in a lovely atmosphere. Everyone at the table raved about the food. We left full and happy, and the prices were quite reasonable for the excellent quality. Highly recommended.

Legit always here, great outta the hustle and bustle, great food, great decor, great quality. IV eaten here alone, with friends and as part of a large group. IV are my way through most of the menu and it's all smashing!