Mussel Inn in Edinburgh, City of

Located in Rose Street, a few steps from Scott Monument, it is a fairly modern and bright environment. The staff is skilled, courteous, fast and caring towards the customer. I tasted the Seafood Chowder and I found it well prepared, with a right balance between sweetness and flavor. Mussel Pots are served in hot pots (be very careful) to keep the mussel temperature for a long time. I tasted the mussels with Blue Cheese and Bacon ("monstrous" combination for many Italians) and they were excellent. Remember to look for the dispersed bacon in the sauce. Excellent desserts and beers selection. I must confess that Mussel-Inn is my favorite fish restaurant in Edinburgh, especially for the quality-price ratio.

I went with my friends on New Year’s Day, and the food was amazing. I had two plates of oysters! Everyone had a great time and was really happy.

The place was nice and the food as well. I was expecting to have more variety but the name is telling you what to expect.

The food is delicious and the service is excellent You must try the lobster

Went there for lunch by recommendation and we were not disappointed! Food was absolutely delicious, and staff friendly. Interior not very cosy though. If you like fish, or even not, you will after visiting this great restaurant!

I had a fantastic experience at Mussel Inn. The seafood chowder was creamy and full of flavor, with fresh fish and a perfect balance of flavors. The mussels were cooked to perfection and accompanied by a delicious broth, irresistible with the bread. Friendly service and welcoming environment made it even better. Highly recommended for fresh fish lovers!

Price is reasonable and the food portion is okay. But the taste of food is just okay. The mussel pot is good, but the mussels are quite slim. It would be better to change the type of mussels. The shellfish pasta is good as well. But i think it is not flavourful enough. Maybe make it a little bit more creamier? But The seafood is fresh. The grilled tuna steak special are too thin, too dry. It would be better if a thicker, fatter tuna steak is used. It just taste like a normal grilled fish. The atmosphere is good, staff is friendly. Still worth going to have a seafood dinner.

The seafood is ok but not the best in town, while the price is a bit expensive. A small restaurant needed reservation or else you won’t get a seat.

First time trying out this restaurant and it did not dissapoint, everything from the customer service to the food was fantastic. I'd definetly recommend and will be back!

The food was so delicious! The best food I've ever had in the UK🫶🏻

Awesome food and friendly staff! Clean and welcoming

The mussels very the best we have ever eaten. According to the menu, they came from the Shetland Islands. They were fat, juicy and fresh, even the smaller ones. The Chowder soup was delicious too and had lots of fishy flavour. Fully enjoyed the meal.

Mussel Inn is one of the few restaurants that I have returned to many times and always been impressed. Today we all enjoyed our mussels, chips and bread. Mussels were delicious and clearly fresh. It’s nice to have the option for the 1/2 kilo pot and as you pick what sides you want, it can be an inexpensive meal - if you don’t add on a large glass of the excellent Muscadet ! Service was friendly and efficient and we will definitely be back.

I recommend the tuna steak with wine sauce. It was like nothing I have eaten before

it is delicious! Even though I don't really like mussels, it was delicious. Be sure to order the pasta and shallot pot. I don't regret it. Instead, don't order the clam chowder. It tastes strange.. haha ​​The female servers are friendly, but the male servers are not so good.

The pasta comes with some minced crab meat. The seafood fried fish is well done and the sauce has a taste that I have never tasted before.

Visited this evening and had the most amazing seafood linguine. The restaurant had the most lovely atmosphere and the staff were so friendly. Would definitely visit again if coming to Edinburgh

The most incredible seafood. Beautiful flavours and fab menu. I chose the seafood platter and it was fantastic and so fresh. We could see the chef cooking and he made each table’s order rather than bulk cooking and you could see his skill. Also fab to see the restaurant completely full on a Monday night.

DELICIOUS! staff was so kind and friendly, food was amazing. They have daily menu option that you can try very reasonable prices. i think one of the best see food i have ever eaten in Edinburgh, highly recommended

Amazing seafood for a reasonable price. Mussells are of course amazing, as are the specials and lunch deals!

When I was there, everything was OK but the night I had a really strong sickness and it was food poisoning because of the muscles. That was really hardest night of my life. I had really bad diarrhea and sickness. I couldn’t even drink a sip of water. I am vomiting everything that I try to eat and drink.I am in holiday here but because of this situation, I had really bad time and I spended my whole day in the room, wasted one day already.

Excellent food and service. Great cocktails

The staff was very helpful and kind. The service was great and they brought us food really quickly. The food was delicious.🤤 I really enjoyed the meal. The atmosphere was cosy and nice. I recommend to anyone who likes seafood. You will leave the restaurant loving seafood!

Visited 17th November 2024. The place was buzzing with the energy and I couldn’t help but to notice that almost 75% of the customers were from east Asia. Tried their blue cheese mussels pot (ordered half pot for two and it was enough to have a first try, portion was good). And then ordered for mains, risotto with catch of the day and seafood pasta. Both were equally good but enjoyed the seafood pasta more. The staff is extremely polite and girl handling the bar, allocating table and managing the customers, was doing brilliant multitasking.

An Edinburgh must go if you want excellent sea food

Lovely and fresh seafood. We ordered a big pot of white wine mussel, seafood pasta, grilled squid, and a basket of bread. All the dishes was very good, but the best one is seafood pasta, so creamy and delicious

Place in the city center, small but very nice. Polite and kind staff. The food was really good, we had 2 soups and the famous mussels. Must try.

Was recommended by a colleague, and it was so good I sent them a photo between courses to make them jealous! Excellent seafood of all types, and the mussels really were brilliant, I’d definitely go again if I’m lucky enough to be back in Edinburgh. And yes we had Irn Bru, haven’t had it in years, a very nostalgic treat😊

Got the scallops starter, which was nice but nothing special for the price. We had to wait at least 20-25 minutes for our main mussels to come as they forgot about it. Which was fine as they didn't charge for the bread. Probably, they were in a hurry when making our mains as we felt it was not a proper full portion of mussels , we were a bit disappointed, actually. We would have not been annoyed by the described situation, but after asking for the bill, they put a 10%service charge on. I'm normally OK with service charge but after watching the most demoralised staff I've seen in a while for more than 2 hours and forgetting our mains we felt like it's a bit cheeky to put that SC on. Food was OK but nothing special, you'd probably get this food for cheaper and with better service somewhere else in town. We will not be rushed to be back.

I was with my friends and the food was okay but the service was terrible we were served buy a young girl called Anna she was very rude and very impatient when taking our order she was just full of attitude and made us feel rushed normally I don’t complain but my mother was is a few days ago and had the same problem

Great food and service. Not a huge place, but always amazing food. They also whipped out a ramp when we arrived so we could easily get a wheelchair up the steps to the restaurant

Location is very good Food is perfect Prices are slightly higher Restaurant is very small so you are sitting very close to other people what is a bit uncomfortable.

Absolutely perfect in every way. 😋😋😋

Very good restaurant, we had a great time for €40 including drinks.

We met with friends for lunch at the Mussel Inn with the promise of fresh seafood on the menu, the clue is in the name I guess, and we were not disappointed! After a light starter of perfectly cooked scallops, paired with black pudding and pea shoots, my partner and I opted for the kilo pot of Shallot Mussels each, some crusty bread and a side of chips. These were the plumpest, freshest mussels I have had in an age, and I barely came up for breath. We were told by our server that they are brought in daily with a 6am delivery. Talking of the server, what great service we were given. The right balance of friendly and formal, efficient and attentive. So, a perfect lunch for me, thank you, and the only critical remark I can make is - sort your seating out. Although I’m sure it was really good for my posture, the very upright seating in the booth did not make a comfortable setting for me. Still worth 5 stars though, if only for those amazing mussels!!

When friends heard that we were going to Edinburgh for holidays, they strongly recommended that we pay a visit to Mussel Inn for a meal. We were surprised that the restaurant was packed when we arrived for dinner. We were also surprised that the majority of the diners were Asians. We ordered, among others, mussel pots, seafood chowder and seafood platter. The seafood platter was really excellent. Packed with goodies, it was delicious. Those who ordered the mussel pots also said that it was good.

Ordered 3 chilled oysters and 1 pot of shallot mussels. Both are fresh and delicious, especially the mussels. I would definitely recommend them. I was disappointed that the mussel pot doesn't come with bread anymore but after finishing the pot, I was full! Still, it would be nice if it can be accompanied by 2 pieces of bread, for the broth.

It was a nice experience. The soup was delicious and the pasta had orders that I had not imagined, but overall it was delicious. We came for the lobster, but at the time it was sincere and the oysters were delicious. He ordered it, but we are not hungry for oysters, and the service is good. It is special about them that they close late compared to other restaurants in Edinburgh.

Beautiful, fresh cooked seafood. Great service. Will definitely visit again.

While looking for a seafood restaurant, I found it, made a reservation, and visited. I highly recommend making a reservation. The taste was truly a work of art. Such slimy mussels! The pasta was truly delicious. The staff was also very friendly. Is this the entrance to the store...? The entrance is right where you want to be, so go in with confidence.

Sito in Rose street, una strada davvero molto carina piena di ristoranti. Ci hanno fatto accomodare anche senza prenotazione. Il mio compagno ha preso il kg di cozze che arriva in una pentola, io ho preso della pasta con i frutti di mare. La pasta non era buona. Scotta e con un sugo non buono. Probabilmente ho sbagliato io a prenderlo. Le cozze invece erano molto buone, consiglio comunque una visita.

Buon locale in centro…abbiamo assaggiato il seafood chowder ed era molto buono…simpatico il tegame per il kg di cozze al naturale( buone) ma la pasta di mare rivedibile..conto in linea con i prezzi della città

This is a recommended restaurant if you want to eat lots of mussels. It's a blissful moment when you devour the abundance of mussels in the pot while dipping the baguette in the soup made with mussel stock. Unlike the mussels you can buy at supermarkets, they are large, plump, and very delicious. Mussels are also available in half sizes. I like Charlotte, but all flavors are good. The customer service from the very friendly female staff is also great. Advance reservations are required as it is always crowded. Recommended!!

Amazing food- fresh and delicious. Very friendly, down-to-earth place.

As expected, the food was delicious and I was able to eat comfortably as scheduled. I plan to visit again on my next trip.

Ver good food at reasonable price

Food was ok, but very small portions. Servers were happy to help at first then was like screw you. Frustrated when asked to remove something we didn't get and when asked to take the 10% service fee off. Very bad experience since it was our anniversary. Also most expensive meal we had in Edinburgh.

Very high quality food and very well cooked. The pasta with seafood is exquisite.

Just excellent, we had a platter of hot seafood. It was excellent. And the plate of pad thai with shrimp and small vegetables. Perfect fit

Fantastic restaurant. The best of food and service!!! Could not recommend enough! Thank you for a great meal.

There is a local specialty seafood restaurant, which specializes in mussels. The cooking method is special and very delicious. The spaghetti is also good.

I enjoyed a delightful meal at Mussel Inn Seafood Restaurant, starting with incredibly fresh oysters and perfectly cooked mussels. The **Seafood Hot Platter** was the highlight, featuring a superb selection of fresh, flavorful seafood. To top it off, the **Sticky Toffee Pudding** was a fantastic dessert, rich and satisfying. The service was excellent, and the atmosphere was cozy. A must-visit for seafood lovers!

Excellent service seafood Friendly staff

Twenty years ago I worked in hospitality during summer breaks. I travelled to the beautiful coasts of Spain, and served beer and casseroles in the oldest pubs in old Dublin. Then I made it to good, old Scotland. I settled in the capital. I needed a job quickly. I paid £50 for a week at a hostel, which left me with just £30 and no ticket back home to continental Europe. I got a job. As a kitchen porter. I started from the bottom. The next year I came back to the same job during the world-renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The manager and the head chef gave me a job and offered to train me as a chef. I learned a lot there. By respecting others and learning from people who know more and have more skills in the area. I was liked and respected by colleagues for being a friendly, helpful member of the staff and by showing impeccable work ethic. There were days when we would do 850 covers a day. All between around 12 staff members working two shifts. The restaurant owners showed respect to all members of the staff. Overall good men. They also owned shellfish farms around beautiful Scotland. I couldn't have known that this experience would someday come in handy but I learned how to cook seafood and I enjoyed cooking for people ever since. The restaurant was called Mussel Inn and it was located in the historic part of the capital of the auld Scotland - Edinburgh. I really recommend this iconic dining establishment on the foodies map of Auld Reekie. I enjoyed being part of this great business as a young man during summer breaks from the University. I learned a lot about preparing seafood and can tell you for sure. They're best in what they do. Mussel Inn is a brand synonymous with fresh produce, best seafood and overall great dining experience 🌊

Thursday, looks like staffs don’t want to work, no queue, not been told as need to wait for one hour. There were a few tables that had not been cleaned up after dinner. Short for staffs?

My wife and I both thoroughly enjoyed the meals we had here. Courteous, friendly staff and a nice atmosphere.

Muscles are amazing! Good portion and excellent customer service!

Overall I am happy with the food quality and taste. We ordered Oysters which is just ok .. a bit more ocean taste to me . Mussel is good . We ordered 2 different flavours of mussel . I like the chef recommendation one better but both are good ! Pasta is normal . I’d recommend this restaurant if you are big fans of mussels. BTW, there were 9 tables , 6 were Asian one including us . 4 out of 6 speak mandarin so I guess it has been posted in XHS …. 🤔😆

Great food. Nice atmosphere. Friendly staff. Well worth a visit.

Delicious! We had a great experience at Mussel Inn. This was a small restaurant, but the location was very convenient. We ordered tomato soups, mussels, lobster, and pudding desserts. The taste of the Mussel was fresh and delicious, we loved the spicy sauce very much. Many tourists visit this restaurant, I highly recommend making a reservation for dinner.

Very fresh and delicious oysters and mussels. I dine in every time when I am in Edinburgh.

The chef's special board, a curated selection of the finest dishes, seems to have left an indelible impression with its exceptional quality. The mussels with chili, in particular, stand out as a highly recommended choice, offering a perfect blend of seafood freshness and a hint of spice that tantalizes the taste buds. For families, the availability of a highchair is a thoughtful touch, despite its humorous shortcomings in height. The absence of parking facilities underscores the establishment's accessible location, encouraging patrons to enjoy a leisurely stroll through the neighborhood before indulging in their culinary offerings. Moreover, the wine selection is noted for its variety and quality, paired with prices that don't deter from the overall experience. This combination of fine food, family accommodations, and a well-considered beverage menu crafts an inviting atmosphere for a memorable dining experience.

A passeggio per Edimburgo. Languore e voglia di metter qualcosa sotto i denti Si passa casualmente dinanzi a questo ristorante, indecisi se entrare e con molta voglia di cozze. Ci accomodiamo senza troppe speranze e si ordinano cozze nature. Arriva una pentola con dentro un bel po' di cibo, con buon profumo. Insomma le cozze erano molto buone, di qualità, ben fatte e prezzo buono. Quindi se non badare al cattivo odore lasciato dal locale sui propri vestiti andate senza esitare. Il rapporto qualità prezzo è decisamente buono. Per il momento è tutto. Ciccio

The mussels are fresh and delicious, very delicious😋 Super recommended👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Sunshine on Leith. Mussels and beef! Finally after my third visit to Edinburgh, I managed to get into this place. Made sure we made a reservation and I glad we did as this place was worth the wait. A very very popular spot, particularly in the summer and evenings, located on the equally popular through fare just behind Princes Street. Anyone with a leaning towards good, fresh seafood cooked well, should definitely try this place out. Surprisingly though, despite the titular hint, I was not blown away by the 1kg mussels I ordered as I felt that they were slightly under seasoned and lacking garlicky-pungency (for my taste). Though they are evidently very popular judging by the orders. Nevertheless, everything else more than compensated. The seafood chowder was very very good with generous chunks of flavoursome fish complementing the silky smooth ooze which I could drink by the pint if required! Served with fresh bread this was delectable. On our table we also had the hot seafood platter - a wonderful construction, of prawns, mussels scallops and other bites in a rich sauce. I largely swerved this due to lack of capacity as the next paragraph will explain. Bizarrely as it may seem, the star of the feast for me in a speciality seafood restaurant was not anything from the sea but rather the turf. The steak burger was hands down disgustingly ridiculously good and one of the best burgers I have ever consumed and possibly one of the largest. I had this for my main and admittedly after my first 3 bites, I was concerned as to whether I could finish it. However, one the taste registered with brain, palate and stomach. I motored through this masterpiece of a burger. It was almost phillistinial to enjoy meat in a nautical place like this, but the guilt was short lived. Would not hesitate to return, when in this beautiful city again. This place is well worth the visit.

Where do I start. Entered what had initially seemed a buzzing restaurant, unfortunately was filled with an experienced multilingual sludge of decay. The prepubescent staff could do with both some wine tasting lessons AVOID!

OVERVIEW One fishy…fish soup BUT, might not spoil the bunch! MINUS - The seafood chowder was at a 1* level. It tasted like microwaved double cream and tossed bits of salmon with no basic seasoning. - Very heavy; there was a thick layer of fat floating at the top of the soup (see picture). - A seafood chowder is usually a mixture of seafood; this chowder had only salmon. Other menu items might be of a higher standard and therefore uphold the reputation of the restaurant. PLUS + The salmon bits in the fish soup were fresh. + Attentive staff. + Quick lunch time service. + Walk-in lunch time availability. ORDER Starter: * Seafood Chowder

We sat down outside and waited 10 minutes without any waiter asking for an order even though my wife went in to place an order and was told to sit outside at the table. The place was not very busy, the waiters/waitresses came outside and saw us but continued talking and went back inside the restaurant. I wish I could comment on their dishes but we never received any!

It was fun and delicious. the best

I did not like the mussel taste and I left it. The waitress was cleaning tables close to ours and making noise moving them while we were eating. I did not feel welcomed like they were waiting to see us out.

this is an amazing place to eat in Edinburgh, the mussels were amazing, half pot more than enough, and a lovely glass of chilled wine to wash it down with, service was quick and our server was friendly, loved everything about this eatery. this is the 2nd time we have been there, if you want proper fast food that tastes delicious eat at the mussel inn.

Our waiter was lovely but we got violently ill after the oysters, mussels and scallops which did not taste fresh. Ended up in the hospital for an afternoon from the stomach bug we got shortly after and were out of commission for a few days on our holiday.

Delicious Food with Reasonable Price

The lobster was really good! Ask for it without the sauce with butter! It was incredible! The mussels with garlic were so good! The clam chowder was kind of too liquid for me. I do recommend the place!

I highly recommend the blue cheese mussels and a side of bread. A 1/2 pot was plenty fo me. My spouse had the shallot garlic and was also very good.

The top address for sea food, especially mussels and lobster. Fair prices. Without a reservation it's a gamble. Highly recommended for lunch, they are also very child friendly. Simply always worth a visit 😃💥👍

I've been eating here every year when I'm in Scotland for years. Service is always friendly, mussels and fish top top top, price/performance very good, simple atmosphere and furnishings but I come for the mussels :) One of my favorite restaurants in Europe.

We stopped in here for a lunch when walking around the city. Food was delicious, staff were very friendly and was nice to have a quieter street after a busy day

Amazing food, lovely staff definitely will go back next time

Food is absolutely amazing but service is that bad everytime I go there im getting so frustrated. Last visit they took our order to another table they opened the pots then couple of mins later they realised they made mistakes took the food from that table and bring on my table it's like a joke. fair enough after we refused the take the food they bring the fresh one!

very good food at reasonable prices

My son had eaten here before and had good memories, but they were just that. The service bordered on hostile, and while we were seated outside, we had to go in three times and ask for our server, who seemed offended at the request. The food was very slow to come out. The pasta was merely average and overcooked. That said, the mussel pot -- the house specialty -- was excellent and actually about the cheapest main on the menu. I'd gofor that and that alone...

The food is good, the atmosphere is nice and the waiters are very helpful, prices are high given that it is fish

You of course have to love the mussels which were excellent. I went there 2 days in a row. The seafood pasta is delicious. The service is impeccable. It's a spectacle to see the work in the kitchen. Top quality/price ratio!

Very good food and not at all expensive. Very expensive beer.

This restaurant is bang in the middle of a good and meh review. While the service, atmosphere and food were ok, they all lacked a wow factor to the high price on the menu. Sea bass was dry and bland, yet still appeared to have more life left in it than the worn-out staff. The decor is modern, but seems to be a copy of a cheap seaside "fish and chip shop", which is not fitting for the style of venue it seems to want to be. Silver lining, the Haggis Bon Bons were divine, and the Irn Bru was cold.

The Mussels Inn in Edinburgh served us top-notch mussels and cocktails 2 nights in a row. We returned the second night only because the first dinner had been so superb. Affordable, delicious, perfectly prepared; these are the reasons this restaurant is a must-dine for these succulent bivalves when in the otherwise expensive and tourist-driven Edinburgh.

For 2 people we ordered: 1/2 mussels and 2 starters: Tiger Prawns Served with cauliflower puree, chorizo ​​and panko crumbs drizzled with a balsamic reduction and Scottish Smoked Salmon with Crispy Capers On charred sour dough bread, radish and classic vinaigrette). Very good but not very filling. For dessert we tried the sticky toffee pudding (very delicious; the typical Scottish dessert).

Went there as was recommended by friend. We loved the food, especially the chowder and seafood platter. Highly recommend. Great service too.

Frequent customer but this time I was very disappointed. tasteless defrosted shrimp starter, bland shallot mussels, king prawn main lacking in flavour AND more seriously the leaves in the Inn salad were definitely not fresh (limp and turning). Was not given the usual finger towelette.

First things first - make a reservation - in advance. This place gets really busy even on week days. I got here for the mussels, oysters and chowder and never leave disappointed. Good service too. Plus the most beautiful woman I've seen works here (no kidding).

Had a very nice dinner here in June 2024. The service is a bit lackluster (would have liked to order a second drink a bit earlier in my meal), but the food more than made up for it. The mussels cooked with wine and shallots were tasty and a kilogram lasts a long time. All the food seemed fresh and tasty. It's a bit spendy (although I personally think the mussels are a great deal), but less so than other seafood restaurants close by offering an inferior product and even worse service. Go in, get a kilo of mussels and some bread and enjoy yourself.

The food was very good. I like the clam.

I felt sorry for coming alone, so I ordered two servings and had three glasses of wine, but I wonder why they didn't give me bread before the meal. It's salty, and I think I'll eat a lot of water. I still enjoyed it though

Delicious and fresh food, especially the oysters. Really tasty and quick service.

My wife and I visited several years ago and we're excited to return again on our second trip to Edinburgh. However, this was a very different experience. This time we had our two children. To start, the waitress outside didn't want us to sit outside even though there were a couple of free tables and told us to go inside. The host inside told us to check outside for a table. Finally they gave us a table inside. My family and I then had to wait 15 mins to be approached by someone even after trying to get someone's attention. Surprisingly as we were sat next to the kitchen and every waiter walked past 20 times. Once the food order was taken the food arrived very quickly and was ok. Nowhere as good as it was a few years ago when we last visited. Plus no one checked on us and to see if we were happy with the food and to see if we needed another drink. The only person to interact with us at this stage was a very nice Spanish waiter. We asked for a bill and there was a service charge included. SERVICE CHARGE for close to no interaction. Clearly families are not welcome here and we were seen as more as an inconvenience, besides the very good Spanish waiter. Do not go as service is bad and food below average.

⭕Mussel Inn Seafood Restaurant 61-65 Rose St, Edinburgh EH2 2NH Authentic Scottish seafood! As the name suggests, this restaurant specializes in mussels. Mussel Inn Seafood Restaurant is located in the city. The interior environment is clean and simple. It is recommended to book a table in advance. We booked too late and only booked the time slot at 6:00, which was a bit early. We ordered mussels (pure mussels, no pasta) and tiger prawns. Both mussels (mussels) and tiger prawns suited our taste and were fresh. This is one of the seafood restaurants recommended by the locals, focusing on mussels. We were in Edinburgh for 3 days and had mussels for dinner. Indeed, the mussels cooked in a whole pot in this restaurant (as in the picture) can be included in Qianmao, Hu The shrimps are also crispy and fresh. The portion size is a lot for Asians. Half a kilogram of mussels plus two main meals is just right for two people, or one kilogram of mussels and a main meal!

Katherine the manager was so lovely, so friendly, super helpful. We didn't know what to order and what was good but she made the whole experience so much better 10/10

Pricing is extortion. 6 small and tired oysters £20, seafood platter 3/4 mussels, literally 2 prawns and small overcooked sea bass fillet £34. What a disappointment after all this great reviews (unless they write it themselves 🤷), not worth what it cost. Staff not making any favour to the place, you can hardly expect politeness or at least smile. On goodbye you are getting bill with over £10 service charge, really?! Surely I won't go there again not recommend to anyone...

Perfection on table as somebody mentioned „sea on plate”. Need to come back !