Osaka Sushi Restaurant in Edinburgh, City of

Amazing restaurant , quality of food was great and the staff very attentive. Can't recommend enough

A lucky find. Very new, but great location, decoration and staff. Really beautiful small dishes that just keep coming. Quality sashimi and sushi, all the way through to grill, noodle and rice dishes. Didn't get to try the desserts as we were stuffed. Helpful, attentive and suggestive staff. A good drinks list of really interesting options. Love it! Thank you!

Great food with fantastic service. It's all you can eat for a fixed price. Wide selection of food. Highly recommend.

The food is so fresh and the quality of the ingredients is very good, especially the scallop sashimi. The decorations are also very exquisite. I feel that the chef is very thoughtful and puts great thought into the food, so that the guests can not only enjoy the food, but also visually enjoy it. The store environment is very spacious and comfortable, and the waiters are also very friendly. But here are some suggestions. Before guests sit down, they hope that the receptionist will explain the format and price first, because there is no clear explanation on the website, and guests may not notice the price reminder posted at the door!

I loved eating here. Great staff and excellent food.

Absolutely amazing food! You can order as many quality dishes for a set time,at a set price. You order yourself on a tablet, that shows pictures of all the lovely dishes per category. Staff get the tips by the way, I asked. Staff very friendly and helpful!

Food is really nice! Service too, tips included in a check does not go to the staff, so be e careful, do not tip business :)

Absolutely amazing! It's so worth it! I was hesitant about the formula where you come in and get a tablet to order, but honestly I loved it. So much fun and the food was great! Massive choice and no limitations.

A fantastic restaurant with impeccable service and some of the best sushi we have seen in Edinburgh for a long time. A very varied and interesting menu that you can order from freely using the supplied tablet with dishes being delivered promptly and very well presented. We look forward to dining here again.

Wonderful little all you can eat tapas bar. Staff were super friendly and explained how the restaurant worked well. Will come again!

Went there last week on Tuesday and I had the most amazing sushi I have ever eaten . It looks beautiful and is so fresh and delicious. It was worth the money (eat all you can for £41 ) because its tremendous. Can't praise highly enough , and the girl who served me was so nice too. You order from an ipad on the table ( new one on me ) the whole experience was excellent. I think its about half that price if you go through the day so I'll be there again soon .

Nice services, very friendly staff. The food is quick and fresh, the quality is much better than some of the other sushi restaurants in Edinburgh.

Visited tonight for the buffet-style menu, £45 per person initially seems a lot, however you get unlimited fresh food brought to the table for 2 hours, and also dessert. Staff were very polite, and due to a slight issue with the table, we also had our meal discounted, which we didn’t ask for, but was greatly appreciated.

I don't even know where to start; there were so many issues that it was actually amusing by the end. I'll update this review once I've had some time to think because, wow. **Edit:** 1. Pricing & Misinformation: This is a buffet, £45 per person. You wouldn't know this, as it is posted nowhere, and all information online is either absent or, in the case of Google Maps, inaccurate. They use past reviews and descriptions from the restaurant that was here before. If you look up Japanese fine dining, this shows up, but it's not fine dining. 2. Staff Issues: - The staff tried to be as nice as possible but were terribly unprepared. They are incredibly young and clearly lack experience as servers. - For example, we saw the blonde guy working behind the bar (with goatee facial hair) walk past the hostess and flick her off (showing her the middle finger). They were obviously playing around, but that is wholly inappropriate for a place where we ended up paying over £120 for two people. - Also, there are absolutely no descriptions of the foods or drinks. When I asked if they had a paper menu with descriptions or more detail, I was told they did not, and I could just "Google it." Again, extremely ridiculous for the amount we paid for dinner. Also, Google what? Their menu isn't online, and every Japanese restaurant makes their dishes slightly different. - We were then told we could ask about anything since there were no descriptions. I asked one server what kind of sake it was that we ordered, and she just said, "It's Japanese, I think." Since that was obviously unhelpful, we just asked to see the bottle, which she did show us. But the blonde guy later brought us the sake, slamming it down without saying a word and walking away. This was obviously an immature reaction to us asking to see the sake, and it's so silly that he was mad since we were literally told to ask about anything since there were no descriptions. We should have left at this point, but we remembered what it was like being young, easily moody, teenage servers like him, so we just tried to ignore him. - No one ever said anything when dropping the food off. Since there are no descriptions and we ordered food randomly (buffet), it would make sense to at least tell us what it is that you are giving us. 3. Incomplete Orders: We did not receive all the food we ordered. At the end, we counted four dishes we just entirely did not receive, but at that point, we were nearing our 2-hour allotted time and just wanted to leave, so we did (or at least tried, see below). 4. Service Delays: We asked for more water and the bill; neither came for 20 minutes, and the staff was just leaning against the bar. My wife had to ask again by indicating that we were ready, and then I had to go up and ask for a third time just to get our bill and some water. As we left, no one said anything to us, not even the hostess and the blonde guy who were flirting at the front by the door when we had to pass to leave. (The hostess was actually really nice and sweet, just unprepared and lacking training.) 5. Food Quality: If you want quality rolls, you should avoid this place; go to Yomato or something. Since it's a buffet, they naturally want to fill you up, so the rolls have an insane amount of rice, to the point where the actual taste of the roll is hidden. If you do end up going, I'd avoid the rolls entirely and get the grilled food and sashimi.

New Japanese restaurant. Highly recommended. おいしい！

Une pure folie. Une équipe au top. Trop gentils. Nourriture incroyable, à volonté, 40 GBP. 6 étoiles

The ingredients were not fresh and made my stomach sick after eating them. On top of that, the service attitude was terrible and the service charge was mandatory. This is the worst Japanese restaurant in Edinburgh

The presentation and taste were excellent—highly recommend this as the best Japanese in Edinburgh.

The sushi was AMAZING and it was so delicious! I didn't manage to take pictures because as soon as the waiter put the food down, we would all grab it from the plate instantly 😂

We were gifted a voucher worth £170 so we could do the tasting menu. Without notice, the restaurant cancelled our booking and informed their patrons on Facebook they would be closing temporarily in January. There is no indication that they will be up and running again. The restaurant owner has been unresponsive and refuses to refund any vouchers. Truly unacceptable behaviour.

Amazing food great service. Get the tasting menu. Everything was off the charts.

We had a three course dinner and were very impressed with the dishes. The beef ragu was especially delicious. Mono is of the best Italian restaurants we’ve been to in Edinburgh and we will be back.

Went for Christmas with the family and had a great experience, the food was excellent and the service was amazing. Highly recommend for Christmas or any other experience.

Absolutely the best Ragu I've tasted outside Italy . Phenomenal food !

Can’t believe this place has a Michelin Star. Steak was cold and not to order, sauce with the steak was split and burnt, the mash looked like it was out of a packet. The pasta Ragu was okay. Bread was salty and basic - no nice butter! Overall underwhelming experience - the restaurant was empty as well. Service was slow considering amount of guests.

Restaurant gastronomique aux saveurs italiennes. Des plats dans l'ensemble assez bon meme si quelques défauts pour un établissement de cette gamme Par contre service d'une lenteur .... Vraiment trop d'attente entre les plats Option végétarienne vraiment très intéressante avec des plats copieux et plein de saveurs

Wonderful, personable service. Very simple yet flavorful dishes. A great experience. We highly recommend.

I would recommend Mono to anyone looking for an amazing meal and great service. We splashed out for the 5 course tasting menu and couldn’t have been more pleased. The food and wine pairings were exceptional and everything tasted amazing. The service was excellent. Well done!

Die Komposition der Gerichte ist einmalig. Das Essen war SENSATIONELL. Herzlichen Dank dass wir hier zu Gast sein konnten

Greeted by a friendly member of staff on arrival, into a very comfy decor. Me and my partner had the tasting menu. We didn’t take with wine as neither could drink. My partner told the waiter she was pregnant, who went through the menu telling us what she would and wouldn’t be able to have. The waiter also said he would request the kitchen to supplement dishes in order for her to still have a full experience. The food was great, an array of tastes came with every course one made to compliment the other. The only thing I would recommend the restaurant improves on, would be the time between dishes. Two dishes came instantly, the other three, we had long waits between. Nice atmosphere and a varied custom between locals and tourists. Will go back again.

Lovely restaurant.Ambience was good, food was amazing and staff were very kind and took great care to attend to my dietary requirements due to my pregnancy. Highly recommend.

Lovely place on bridges in Edinburgh with great management and staff selling some fine delicious cuisine you simply cannot miss we highly recommend a visit

Cannot say enough great things about this restaurant, the proprietors, and the staff. Came for an enchanting drag wine tasting during the Fringe. The wine selection was impeccable, each telling a distinct story on the palette. The gnocchi was fantastic. The ambiance was exceptional. I wish we had more time in Edinburgh to return!

Na een eerdere wijn proeverij met Miss Vanity komen we een dag later toevallig voorbij. Wegens het late uur raadt de zeer gastvrije ober ons af pasta te eten wegens de te lange wachtrij en kiezen we voor het lekkere visgerecht. Helaas, Sophia Loren en de lekkere wijn verdoezelen de details maar ik herinner me nog een super kaas schotel en een grappige serveerster. Cheers to Vanity 🍷

Had a lovely dinner. Food was very nice. I’m just not quite sure if it was worth the price. If you aren’t worried about cash I would go again for the service. If you are looking for a place for an occasion I would probably elsewhere tbh.

Maten Inte varm samt klen smakupplevelse.

The food was nice and seemed worth the price but when I ordered sparkling water I didn't expect to be brought a 0.75l bottle - I'll just leave this as a piece of advice for other customers: specify the amount of sparkling water you want to order.... Also I hope they fix the toilet locks.

Raffiniert interpretierte italienische Küche mit sehr zuvorkommendem Service. Wir hatten das vegane Hauptgericht (Radiccio) und den Schottischen Lachs sowie das Caneloni als Vorspeise. Zum Dessert die herrliche Crème Brulée mit Tonka. Sehr zu empfehlen. Unprätentiöser Ort.

The food was simply delicious. The Crème Brûlée was to die for. The server Heather was very attentive and gave great recommendations. It was my first time in Edinburgh and I would most definitely come back here the next time I’m in Scotland

Buena pasta y buena atención , un poco de tiempo de más entre plato y plato , aún así muy buena opción en Edimburgo …..👍

Only had a couple of cocktails in here. Even though it was the Same one it was actually beautiful. Atmosphere was nice and chilled out, music wasn't to loud and the staff were fantastic

The whole experience was wonderful. I opted for the 7 course tasting menu with wine parings, and I must say both the food and the wines were absolutely beautiful and matched so well. I’ve often found it’s the front of house team who make an experience so memorable and they absolutely did! I suffer from a long term stomach illness, and they were so incredibly helpful, respectful and understanding to my needs which you don’t always get! A special mention to the lady (I assume may have been the manageress) who was everything you need in hospitality, extremely knowledgeable and also very kind and understanding. Thank you so much to all the team for an incredible experience! (02/08/22)

Absolutely loved it all - food was exquisite, service excellent and overall a quality dinner experience. Thank you to the team 🙏 The scallops were 10/10 and I adored the creme brûlée.

Simply for the cocktails this time and they are amazing! Recommend the Italian Pink Lady and the Lychee Tartini. The environment of the restaurant is wonderful and the service is very thoughtful and professional ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I’ll definitely come for the dishes next time! Don’t miss this awesome restaurant!

Good food, great wine, and a comfortable atmosphere.

nice environment but very small portion of food with just very normal quality...hugely overpriced

Excellent 7 course tasting menu

Restaurant with the slowest service ever. You're paying for pricey food with lousy service. Great for Instagram, bad for your hunger.

delicious. creme brulee was over done and was eggy. service very good. don't like they charge a compulsory 12.5% tip. They should just add it to the price of food if that's the case.

Fine restaurant. Came here for a family lunch. Very good venison ragu pasta and outstanding risotto with mushrooms. Good choice of wine both bottles and by a glass. Recommended!

We went there for my birthday :)! They put a card ready on the table when we arrived. It was very sweet. We had 5-course tasting menu with wine pairing. The overall experience was fantastic, and we really enjoyed the dinner. The combination of food was great. We had curd salmon, pork belly, seafood fregola, venison and profiterole to finish the night. Salmon was tasty and matched with the sourness of beetroots very well. The paired wine balance your palate perfectly. Pork belly was a surprise. It was glazed with honey and Nduja sausage. You felt the spiciness when you put it into your mouth, while the sweetness balanced out immediately, making you want to have another bite right after. The paired wine was great, enhancing the spiciness while you eat the pork. Seafood fregola was stunning. This is my first time having fregola. MONO made it so Al dente. The flavour was so rich. You felt as if you were in the ocean when enjoying this fregola. Pesto sauce on the top did not outweigh but just neutralised the palate. Paired wine was fruity, matching the whole dish well. Venison was average as it was slightly overcooked. And, the combination does not add new flavour to this dish while each of them was still delicious. The paired wine itself was great, tasted plum with a touch of smokiness, but again I do not think it matches the dish. The desert is chocolate profiterole. The pastry was okay. Cream in the middle was not sweet but with a kick of cocoa. At the bottom it was filled with chocolate ganache. It was served with hazelnuts and some sweet nut flakes. The whole combination was good, while was not outstanding. The paired desert wine was quite great, sweet and with a touch of acidity. In general, I would recommend MONO to anyone who wants to have great dinning experience. The restaurant staffs were really helpful, explaining every dish and wine professionally. This is the firs time I eat with wine pairing. I think it was a right choice as they explain the production of the and why they choose this wine to match the dish. The ambient was cosy and relaxing as well.

Exceeded our high expectations. The staff were friendly and well informed and went out of their way to accommodate dietary requirements. The food was some of the best I've tasted and were perfectly complemented by the wine list.

The tasting menu was excellent and the wines very well paired

It was my second visit to that restaurant. The first experience wasn’t great, but I thought to try it again. The restaurant was really cold (everyone was wearing their jackets or/and scarves). The service was very slow, and didn’t know the menu (I was asking to recommend cocktails and wine, I also had some dietary questions about mains). Food look beautiful, my starter was lovely but main was undercooked and dessert was dead frozen and didn’t taste good at all. I don’t recommend this restaurant, I also didn’t like that they didn’t asked me even once how was food (they must seen that something was wrong as I didn’t finished food). I don’t like complaining and I said nothing at the restaurant to not cause scene. But I won’t go there again and I won’t recommend it to my friends. There is so many lovely restaurants in Edinburgh, and this one came across like a tourist trap.

3 major issues with the room the hairdryer was a problem but fixed the bathroom blind could not be closed WAS NOT FIXED the iron did not work well was not fixed

Excellent service, exquisite food. Go there!

Had the tasting menu. We don't eat meat so the vegetarian menu with any seafood dishes from the main tasting menu. The Two seafood dishes were lovely but the vegetarian dishes were a bit bland and disappointing. For the money we paid I would expect the depth of flavour of the dishes to be a lot better. The main was breaded mushroom with deep fried mushroom on a disc of sweet potato. Very disappointing. The restaurant was very nice and the staff were great but for the money the food was a let down

Such beautiful food and amazing service! We can't wait to come back soon asap

My new favourite restaurant in city centre, you can't go wrong with it! I loved everything from the food & drinks (you should try their Negroni) to the staff and the atmosphere, everything is just amazing D 10-star restaurant😍

Food was ok but the service was good.

Lovely restaurant, delicious food, great service

Fantastic food and service. Highly recommended

Good food but disappointing service overall We came for a special occasion last week. On arrival, the service was friendly, and the breads, pork belly starters and the wines were excellent. The main course specials were nice, although the fish needed more sauce as the dish became quite dry very quickly. One of the main sides was forgotten, but that wasn't a big issue at all and we weren't charged for it on the bill. However at this point our table was forgotten about. We had asked to order more drinks when the main arrived, and then asked again when our finished mains were collected, but no one came to collect our order. We also asked about desserts, but despite being given dessert menus again no one came to collect our order After 20 minutes without any drinks or food, we gave up and got the bill. It's disappointing writing this review as we've come here in previous years and had a great time, but we left feeling really deflated with how the meal ended

Food is ok but extremely overpriced for what you get. The ravioli main course was tiny and would have left a small child hungry!

I am sorry to say but our experience was very disappointing. We were really looking forward to a quality meal. This was not the case! The a la carte menu had limited choice. We chose a cheese platter as an appetizer...and beef ragu as a main. The beef ragu was absolutely bland. Expensive meal not worth price.

Fantastic starters and desert. The bruchetta starter was truly delicious. The wine recommended by the staff was excellent and good value. Service was extremely good. The only disappointment were our main courses which were dull in taste and seemed over priced. Note there is a mandatory 12.5% service charge on top of listed menu prices.

Excellent food in a relaxed atmosphere. Staff where attentive but discreet. A very enjoyable evening

The pictures on here blinded us. This was the one restaurant I was sorely disappointed with and regretted. Walked downstairs and 2 employees in the kitchen: saw one young lad slowly removing food from what looked like a microwave and accompanied by an older woman. It definitely did not look like a professional busy kitchen creating fresh food. Our dishes: the pasta was decent, the aubergine parmigiana was awful and looked like it was reheated several times, and the risotto looked better than it tasted. For what we were served, I felt it was overpriced and mediocre. On the bright side, the restaurant itself has nice, clean, spacious interiors and a very clean restroom!

Lovely Italian food and wine. Friendly staff! Go there! It was so good we went back a second night.

Amazing kitchen, lovely stuff! Thank you for your gastronomy and great experience.

Really tasty, great service and value.

Had a great time at the wine tasting! Learnt so much and the canapes were a lovely touch. I hadn't done a proper wine tasting before and this was a great way to learn how, the host definitely knew his stuff

Attended the monthly wine club with a group of friends - incredible! Sandro was an excellent host, delivering a knowledgeable yet informal experience catering to all wine lovers from the novice to the connoisseur. A chance to taste some wines I wouldn't think to try and now have a few new favourites to look out for! A canape accompanied each wine which had been thoughtfully paired to enhance the flavours of the wine - the Mono team cannot be faulted in their passion for food and drink. Will definitely be back, Sandro also let us know they can host private wine tasting and menu pairings - would recommend for a special occasion and hoping to book for a festive gettogether.

Some of the most skilled cooking we have ever experienced. Exquisite food and superb attentive service. Maybe to improve you could dim the lights to create a more relaxed atmosphere, spread out the customers a touch and play some music in the background and it would have been exactly perfect!

Modern Italian cuisine at its best. Pleasant airy room upstairs, view of the kitchen downstairs, excellent service.

When reading reviews for restaurants it can be quite hard to discerne what is truly worth visiting because you don't know the reviewers tastes, preference, budget or experience. With Mono you can discount all of the worry and just book a table at your earliest convinience. Our visit to Mono from start to finish was an absolute delight. We had the Dinner tasting menu with wine pairings. Firstly, the food was amazing. Every bite well balanced and seasoned to perfection and the staff incredibly knowledgable about each dish. The wine pairing was one of the best we have encountered - each wine paired perfectly with the dish presented and the Sommelier had precise and accurate tasting notes without being protenteous or robotic. Everyone involved at Mono is extremely personable, charming and invested in the diners experience. Making sure we were satisfied and comfortable at all times. Wish we lived in Edinburgh for regular visits but will be our #1 recommendation to everyone!

Beautiful food and service. Would highly recommend to friends and family.

Fantastic restaurant with amazing quality food and excellent service. A true gem. Highly recommend!

Had a mixed large sharing platter for two. Wonderful choice of cheeses and meats.

Had a late birthday meal,tasting menu and it was lovely not only the food but staff. Thank you to all the staff ,Hope to come back again.

The highlight of our dining experience in Edinburgh. Excellent food, excellent service and excellent value. We (two of us) had the tasting menu: bread basket; plaice tempura; parmigiano-reggiano ravioli; catch of the day - halibut in cacciatora sauce; beef rib main with beetroot; and strawberry dessert, and not a single dish disappointed. The staff were also lovely. Thoroughly impressed and would highly recommend.

We visited Mono as a group of three - two adults and one 8-year old (who enjoyed it greatly). The experience was fantastic throughout from attention to dietary restrictions (no meat for one of us) and all the way to the excellent wine and food. We could observe the chefs working on the plating from our seat and the atmosphere in the kitchen was fun and positive. We had 5 course tasting menu and it was just the right amount. The dessert was really lightweight and beautifully made. Every dish was served with an extensive explanation. The home made bread and grissini were exceptional. It is an expensive restaurant, but it's worth it for the experience, the atmosphere, and the food.

Beautiful food and lovely atmosphere

Incredible food and fantastic service. One of the finest dining experiences in Edinburgh.

Lovely modern Italian place in the centre of town - the tasting menu comes highly recommended. Gorgeous fresh food and a fine wine selection. Nice decor, friendly service and decent prices.

Excellent innovative cuisine and attentive service. The Scotch olives are a must.

Service was great, nice Ambiente. Food was solid but not outstanding. Arancini were a bit bland, my catch of the day (Halibut) a bit dry. The cheese selection was very good, and the Panna Cotta for dessert was excellent. Prices were reasonable too, 90 quid for cocktails, starters, mains and dessert for 2. I would come again and try something else.

Incredible food and service. What more do you need.

One of the best restaurants I have ever been to. So it was a given that I HAD to write this review so that everyone knows how great the food and service is. (Yes, it's a tad bit long but they deserve all the credit and more)🇮🇹✨ The people who waited on us were the most kindest of humans. I was done with my exams and this was a farewell dinner party so to be honest, everything started on a bit stressed out note. But they realized this and gave us time...A LOT OF TIME to figure out what we wanted to order, as we googled the items mentioned in the menu. Also, they explained every single item on the platter and even how it was made..(P.S. loved the jam made out of onions). To be fair, I was a bit too nervous as I didn't know in which order to eat what especially in their 'Mixed Board'. So they suggested us a few ways to enjoy the combinations of cheese, etc. but more than that they emphasized that we could just be winging it and to be honest, it was a relief for me 'cos well who doesn't love random experimentation of combination of foods when everything is so darn flavoursome !✨ Also, the pasta was delicious (do not get fooled by how tiny it looks. It was very rich and fulfilling) and the Tiramisu was just so damn refreshing, light and fluffy❤️...it was just perfect. But the best of all, we saw the customers leave but even as we were just halfway through the dinner, there was no pressure...NONE! AT ALL! They gave us our dessert and well...I wouldn't recommend what we did (to be kind to them)...but we sort of ended up spending an hour more after their closing time. And you know what?...they saw us enjoying the dinner so much that they offered to bring tea for us...AFTER THEIR CLOSING TIME!.. Honestly, I cannot put into words how happy and at ease we were after the meal and it was definitely one of the most fulfilling dining experiences that I have had in a while. If you are in Edinburgh and want to try out great Italian food with the most chilled vibe, this is the place to be! Thank you, Mono❤️

Went for lunch and thought the place had a great atmosphere, if your looking for authentic Italian food then this is the right place. Fairly priced as well considering the quality of the food.

Went there yesterday, excellent food, creative and very flavorsome dishes, with a very attentive service. All around a great dining experience!

Absolutely fantastic food!! You must experience this restaurant.

This is the place to go when you expect an experience for your taste buds. We've been there for 5 course tasting menu. Every dish was beautifully crafted and provided a different taste sensation. Definitely recommended.

Fantastic as usual. Great food and great staff.

The food was excellent. Overall a great experience and highly recommended.

Very good food. Experience was amazing. Staff were very knowledgeable.

FANTASTIC! The food was impeccable, the staff were brilliant especially Jacob, the experience was amazing,. Thank you so much for a spectacular evening. Highly recommended and will definitely be coming back.

Beautiful 5 course tasting menu. Even allowed one of us to substitute a course from the 7 course menu for one course. Very good Covid19 compliance. Not cheap but good value

Dunkle Bar. Wirkt nicht sehr sauber.

Delicious food great service and atmosphere.