Osso in Scottish Borders

Sadly, when we got here it has been closed permanently. We really enjoyed our many meals here. It always seemed busy and the food was so different, varied and tasty. I hope that some other good restaurant will open here.

Excellent range of small plates. Everything we had was top quality and reasonably priced. There are plenty of much more expensive tasting menus that are not as good as this. Whoever thought of combining donnuts with pulled pork was having a good day!

Let's just say our recent visit to Osso was more "Sopranos" than "spaghetti night." We rolled in fifteen minutes late, fashionably tardy as always, only to be greeted by the manageress with an icy stare that could curdle milk. Her delightful opening line? "I was just about to give your table away!" Thanks for the warm welcome, love, especially since the entire restaurant seemed to be eavesdropping. Moving on, we bravely ventured into the lion's den and inquired about kid-friendly options. The waitress, bless her heart, relayed the message to the manageress, who then returned with the culinary equivalent of a stone tablet: "We only do what's on the menu." Apparently, at Osso, creativity and whimsy haven't been invented yet. Faced with a menu as rigid as the manageress's smile, and frankly, not wanting to test their patience further by asking for gluten-free air, we decided to cut our losses and make a dramatic exit worthy of a daytime soap opera. So, would we recommend Osso? Well, if you enjoy your meals served with a side of judgement and a main course of inflexibility, then this is your place. For the rest of us, maybe try your luck elsewhere. Just don't be late, they might send the pigeons after you.

Stopped off in Peebles whilst on a weekend away in the Borders and stumbled across Osso when walking through the town. The tapas-style menu was very appealing, indeed, with some great sounding dishes featured. The menu was presented to us by a gentleman who was incredibly welcoming and polite. His service was outstanding. (I think his name was Paul). We decided to have the soup and sandwich (half and half) dish for lunch. The soup (cream of cauliflower and cheddar) was delicious, homemade and packed with flavour. The sandwich was fantastic, lightly toasted, fresh bread with a super filling (bacon, cheese and chilli jam). The cafetière of coffee was excellent. Behind the bar, I noticed some great looking wines. All-in-all, based on our experience I would thoroughly recommend this restaurant. Well done Team Osso. 👍🏻👏🏻

Popped in for lunch and plenty of evidence of happy faces eating delicious food. Had a multitude of dishes including the whipped tofu, tempura broccoli, Korean cauliflower, cured trout and a delightful stem ginger desert. I have to say that every bit was utterly delicious. My wife previously booked a table for staff night out and was not disappointed. I enjoyed the food so much I’m booking again for a night out. Well worth a visit. The whipped Tofu is to die for…

Great meal with friends, lovely staff, nice drinks list. Relaxed feel. Best mussel chowder/ mussel dish I have ever had in my life. Would go back just for that. Some dishes were a bit off base, but on the whole, fantastic value for money.

Had a wonderful meal at Osso every dish was unique with great flavours. My favourites were the chicken wings and beef tacos. The service was also brilliant with the staff just wanting you to have the best experience possible. Would definitely go back

Excellent food and service at Osso. Tapas style food with a varied choice. Lively atmosphere tonight as well. If we lived closer we’d definitely come back. Too bad they won’t deliver Hogmanay box to Yorkshire!!!

The style is tapas with Mediterranean/Oriental flavours. Might seem fancy but it is the ideal way to serve this food. All the dishes are so tasty, fresh and well balanced, that you want to try as many as possible...so tapas is ideal. Every dish is distinct but no dish clashes with any other. The menu is executed superbly. This is not just the best restaurant in Peebles, its the best in the Borders. So why does it not show at top in TripAdvisor. Well, the top two aren't restaurants at all, they are hotels (including one that lists Macaroni cheese with chips as a main course - that's a canteen!). They don't even show as restaurants on google.

Exceptional. We enjoyed all the options. The waiters advice on how much to order was spot on. We will go back!

Service is always so friendly and attentive, with great knowledge of wine and the full menu including the specials. Quite a few new and interesting dishes which were all delicious- would recommend everything but especially the cauliflower!

Food was absolutely delicious, wait staff could not have been nicer or more attentive, just a really really lovely evening out. Highly recommended.

Absolutely fantastic meal at Osso! We were staying at the Hydro and decided to see what other dining options were available in Peebles. Luckily for us we managed to get a table at Osso and what a superb meal we had. Other reviews have suggested the Korean cauliflower and if you dine here you have to try it - it was amazing. All of the dishes we had were great - some really fantastic flavour combinations. The staff were so friendly and welcoming - it really was an evening that will live long in the memory!

Osso's is a fantastic restaurant offering a very warm friendly welcoming environment , lovely surroundings and SUPERB food . The menu is excellent , tapas style dishes which are super tasty and presented to a high standard . Simply the best restaurant in Peebles , in my opinion.

Every dish was unique, well balanced in its own right, and beautifully cooked and presented. Great service, cheerful, efficient, informed. Definitely the best restaurant in Peebles, maybe even the Borders.

This was our third trip in recent years and if possible, it was even better! The menu and service have always been amazing and this time the ox tongue and the crispy Korean cauliflower were outstanding! Every time we order more than we need but so many dishes to try. We need more holidays in the area just so we can return to Osso!

Delicious food, amazing flavours. Plenty of veggie options to chose from and they were all tasty. I would struggle to pick my favourite. The staff were friendly and helpful without being intrusive. Excellent meal and would love to come back. Very impressed with the price for the quality of the food.

This is the 4th time we have had dinner here and the food and service have continued to be excellent. Highly recommend it.

Just right for a quiet but special birthday lunch. The place is clean and open. The staff are friendly, helpful and non-obtrusive. The food is delicious and good value. The service is quick and timely with dishes coming at different times is just right.

Excellent. Full marks all round. Clean and bright environment, very good verbal (Kirsty) and visual explanation of dishes. The tapas style menu allows you to select a wide range of flavour combinations, we shared nine plates between four of us. With wine the bill was £97. Highlights were the superb Crispy Cauliflower and also the delicious Crab Arancini. Bravo Chef and staff!

Three of us visited “Osso” for the first time last night. What a great experience. We had a wide selection of dishes since we have eclectic tastes: meat, fish only and vegetarian. The food came piping hot, it was delicious and the size of the portions was just right. To have such a large range of dishes on the menu could cause problems, but we must have tried eight or nine of the selection and each was delightful. Well done to the chef and all of those working behind the scenes.The pudding was delicious too, and the selection of cheeses was exceptional. Because of current restrictions we could not try the wine list; at present, alcohol can be drunk only outside. However, the wines on the list looked reasonably priced and of a good quality.The two waitresses were professional, knowledgeable about the menu and they helped to make the evening a success.In short, a very good meal and we will be back quite soon.

My brother & his wife bought me & my wife a take away from osso on Sat23rd .The menu looked good & was described as fo 1-2 people.My wife picked the meal up on the Sat morning & put it straight into the fridge for our tea that night.We then opened it up expecting a meal for two how wrong we were the portion sizes were small to say the least this was very disappointing so we phoned my brother just to check what had been ordered he then e mailed Osso to check noting had been left & to check the portion size & received a fairly prompt reply & less than satisfactory reply from them.The portion size would not have fed two people eg: 1 slice of bread for 2 people 3 small chicken portions ,a small dessert ,a small portion of venison only big enough for one My wife was so disappointed that she phoned the the local Italian to order her tea otherwise the two of us would have starved I ended up up having the meal my self.This is very disappointing from a top restaurant & we will certainly not be using them again nor recommending them to any of our friends.

We were in Peebles today and after reading the reviews for Osso and looking at the menu decided to try it. From the outside this place looks nothing more than a local cafe but the food tells otherwise. The Sunday menu had a great choice of dishes. Hubby had the Tamarind Beef Brisket Bao Buns while I chose the Mushroom and Peanut. We also shared a generous portion of the chips cooked in beef dripping. Hubby also tried the Tai Sausage from their specials menu. All dishes were delicious. Would definitely recommend and hope to return in the near future.

Staying in Peebles for a couple of nights - highly recommend Osso !! Chef went above and beyond!! Let him know we were vegan before we arrived and he added salt & pepper tofu to the menu for us. It was so good we ordered an extra portion everything else was amazing too great to see non-vegan restaurants catering for vegans (and not just offering the bog standard falafel burger with salad )

Very tasty tapas-style food offering a good selection of veggie dishes. The service was very friendly and Covid policies were well thought out. Definitely recommend visiting.

I had a great lunch recently at Osso and would definitely recommend it as a great place to eat in Peebles. All the dishes we ordered were outstanding with the crab and cheese toastie a particular highlight although every dish was tasty, well executed and fairly priced. The restaurant has gone to great efforts to make their customers safe with their Covid policies which includes screens between tables and plenty of hand sanitiser. Service was extremely friendly and efficient from all the waitresses. I would highly recommend this restaurant and as soon as Covid restrictions allow I will be booking in for dinner.

First time I have been out for dinner since March (went to celebrate our birthday’s) but it was well worth the wait. Food was innovative and tasty, everything perfectly cooked. It wasn’t the cheapest but worth the money. Would love to go again soon, COVID-19 permitting.

We absolutely love this restaurant. The conversation usually runs s dry when the food arrives as we are just too immersed in the perfect blend of flavours. The chef is a perfectionist.

Outstanding food once again, tapas style dining, the pineapple brioche with coconut sorbet was the most amazing end to a fab dining experience. Best place to eat in Peebles by far.

We sat outside on a glorious Saturday lunchtime for a spot of lunch.The table was COVID-prepared before we sat down, which was great.We ordered a few tapas (salted baked potatoes, the cauliflower dish and some triple cooked chips). The cauliflower was very tasty, but a bit on the wet side due to the sauce. Personally, I prefer cauliflower to be crunchy than squishy. That said, the flavours were awesome.The service is fantastic, and the place is reasonably priced considering the quality of the food.Would certainly recommend!

The food was great and I would highly recommend! Myself and my partner shared 6 dishes between us and it was the perfect amount! My favourite was the mackerel!

Didn't really know what to make of the menu, but once in this modern style restaurant was given a full run down on how this tapas style modern food menu worked. The options were fantastic, we picked 2 starters, and 4 boa buns. Everything served was fantastic. I'll be back

Dined on Wednesday evening with a friend for her birthday and had a lovely evening. Dishes well presented and tasty and staff professional and friendly. Restaurant has recently been refurbished and looks good. Have had lunch and coffee before and never been disappointed. Recommended

Attempts to achieve Korean, Chinese, Indian, and European resulted in excellent produce being ruined by unnecessary spices and sauces. The Eastern influence was not well done - the pickled cucumber was vinegar only, no sugar and wrong vinegar, the bao bun was a slimy reheated mess. Everything very salty and flavours vied against each other rather than marrying together. Venison way under cooked- blue.If they concentrated on our excellent local produce, it would be an improvement.Fewer Exocet missiles to the pallet would be good.

Staying overnight in Peebles and booked here for dinner on the Saturday night. Best decision. A tapas style menu but what a variety of different flavours and styles. We ordered 7 dishes between us plus a dessert all for me! Beautifully cooked and flavours were amazing in every dish. My particular favourite was the crab toastie. Boa bun also highly recommended. Very safe and great measures put in place with safety screens between tables. Staff were attentive and engaging. Will definitely be back next year!

We only had two bowls of lovely soup with nice bread and butter. A cafetière and home baked scones . The menu is enticing and the food I saw on other diners plates compounded our decision that we shall return for dinner when better prepared.The reason for writing a review at this time is that I was very impressed with the organisation that has gone into making the place so Covid 19 safe. Plastic screens, staff masked , tables disinfected and still a decent ambiance. Well done

Fantastic meal this evening with 1st class service. Loving the new tapas style menu with lots of exciting dishes to choose from. The bao buns were so good I felt I was back in Vietnam.

A really nice place to eat and it has a fantastic new menu. The menu is Tapas style and it's recommended that you have 4 dishes per couple, we had 6, should have had 4 :) portions are large! Very safe environment all staff in PPE and clear screens between a reduced number of tables. Really nice evening and well worth a visit if you are in the area.

Lots of good flavours in their small plates, which are excellent for sharing. Very well arranged tables for social distancing.

Only disappointment was the bread as not light enough for my taste.Certainly wouldn’t put me off going back as everything else very good.Beetroot and cauliflower dish excellent with the monkfish,crab toastie and mushroom boa not far behind.Slight hiccup with the timing of monkfish dish but chef came out and apologised which I thought was a nice touch.Will definitely be back as loads more to try.Probably ordered one dish too many(6) for lunch but only because so many things we wanted to try.Not sure why some reviewers don’t think value for money as couldn’t disagree more.(eg beetroot and cauliflower for under £10 for the 2 amazing value and an excellent two course light lunch for anybody including myself who loves fish/meat)

Great soup. Very flavour some. Offered gluten free bread too. Barriers in place and good Covid measures

We opted for the new tapas style lunch. Yes you sit in a socially distanced cell but that can’t be helped. The food was really good. We had the Parmesan custard, monkfish and cod dishes followed by the Mouse caramel and salted ice cream.

A friendly and professional staff welcome you to a freshly decorated dining room. The new tapas style menu offers the opportunity to try a variety smaller plates rather than commiting to a couple of dishes. This showcases the chef's range of abilities, which as ever were excellent. A well selected wine list with a variety by the glass, carafe or bottle is available. Delicious, good value and always welcoming.

Very poor food tonight at Osso.Having read the reviews we were so looking forward to our evening.The restaurant was poorly presented and the floor was extremely dirty.The staff were polite and showed us to our table.The Lady explained that it was a tapas style restaurant and that we should order 2 or 3 plates each. Upon looking at the menu, I thought the price of the dishes were expensive for tapas style portions.However we ordered 7 dishes.The food arrived very quickly, portion sizes were extremely small and not at all what I expected.The quality of the food was very average with the fish dishes being massively overcooked- dry monkfish and Salmon.Cauliflower dish was the the better of the dishes but overall quantity only allowed a forkful of each dish if two were sharing.Dinner only lasted 40 mins,which also tells a story.Avoid like Corona...

Walked past Osso quite by chance, but feel like we discovered a hidden gem. Small and unassuming from the outside, the food is just exceptional! Apparently the menu has recently changed to a tapas style menu and we had a number of simply incredible dishes (seriously... try the Parmesan custard. It sounds weird, but wow!) The venue is relaxed and comfortable and the service is fantastic. We’ll definitely be back!

Visited Osso for our first trip out post-lock down. We have been having regular take away (actually deliveries!) throughout the lock down and have really enjoyed Osso at home however it was so good to be back in one of favourite places. Each menu was individual so although not contactless the menu was not used by anyone else. All the staff were friendly and attentive, there had clearly been a lot of thought put in to making sure customers felt safe. Clear privacy screens between the tables meant you felt safe but still had a clear view of the restaurant and could hear the ambient noise - they also made you feel as though your dining experience was very private which was really niceThe new menu was excellent too - the brisket bao buns and parmesan custard were particular favorites and it was great to be able to pick lots of small dishes and share them. Osso is always a great place to relax (Ally's scones are amazing if you just pop in for a coffee), the food is always good and the staff (especially Kirsty) are lovely. Can't wait to visit again.

Outstanding...Taste sensation!Newly refurbished & serving a tapas style menu, we shared 6 small dishes, if you prefer there are bigger dishes that you don’t need to share. Every dish was outstanding, super tasty, how often do you enjoy 6 dishes that are a taste sensation, we felt very spoiled. Roasted cauliflower Goan curry, we also shared a few small bao buns (mushroom/peanut & octopus), beetroot & watermelon salad, crab toastie & beef dripping chips with garlic mayo (you’ve got to have the chips). There was so much more, we can’t wait to go back. Deserts were also on another level...you can book online or give them a call, if your visiting Peebles you’ve got to treat yourself & visit Osso.

After reading good reviews and Osso being in the Top 10 Peebles restaurants we booked for last evening - 07.08.20. The restaurant is clean and modern in appearance. COVID 19 screens have been set up between tables (there is a cover charge of £1 per person for COVID-19 adaptations). The waitress was attentive and service acceptable. Attention was given to dietary restrictions. She advised that it was small-plate, tapas style. She also said price reflected portion size. The food was tasty but the portions were very small. As suggested we ordered four different items all of which were snack sized, at best. I wouldn’t recommend eating here if you are hungry it would be exorbitantly expensive.

My wife and I dropped by this afternoon for a scone a tea this afternoon. Really enjoyed it sitting on the street with the dog watching the world go by. Staff very friendly. Thanks.

Cautiously ventured out for a celebration and was blown away. VERY tasty food, great service, Covid-19 aware and attention to detail. The food was outstanding and as regular customers we loved the new layout following recent renov and updated menu options...you can try everything now! Discreetly and informally safe with spaced tables, perspex screens, sanitiser station, staff wearing masks and decent signage all made for a comfortable and enjoyable evening. Brilliant effort thanks Ally and crew, we will be back. xxx

My husband and I had dinner here at the end of July 2020, not the usual menu apparently but had a tapas style menu. Everything was absolutely sublime! Beautifully cooked, presented and tasted amazing. I highly recommend trying everything on their menu, however always choose the dark chocolate mousse for dessert....was heaven on a plate. Would happily have dinner here again tomorrow night. Thank you to Ally for serving us and to his team, was the perfect ending to our Scottish holiday.

Lovely little restaurant with interesting take on modern food. Staff were friendly and attentive and there was a good choice of dishes on offer - more an eclectic mix of tapas style fayre but offering ordering flexibility. Restaurant has adapted well to Covid restrictions and felt very clean and safe. Happy that I still felt I was going out for dinner even with a perspex screen round our table. This place has a modern cafe style feel to it, unpretentious and engaging.Have to say the Goan Cauliflower dish was simply amazing! That and the flat bread sharing plate with baba ganoush, humous and some other dip concoctions that were truly scrummy and very moreish.Good choice of wines and drinks on menu and value for good-food money. Wishing this place all the best over next few months as things try and get back to some kind of restaurant normal and we hope to be back some time in the future if down this way again.For info - We booked in advance as through here for weekend, not sure if you’d need to book to get a table or are able to walk in.

Unable to take guests into the restaurant, chef/owner Ally turned his hand to delivering chill and cook meals for that special occasion. Two birthdays and a wedding anniversary were suitably celebrated with food delivered by Ally on a Thursday, popped in the fridge and finished off on the Friday/Saturday following simple instructions. A restaurant standard meal, easily prepared and adding that special something to a celebration. Delicious.

Went here with friends for dinner. The variety of dishes on the menu looked very tempting and the excellent food truly exceeded our expectations!Concept is tapas-style dining, where you can order 4 or 5 small dishes per couple, a great way to try out the tempting choices on offer.Among our choices were tender and succulent brisket in a bao bap, braised duck leg, monkfish in crispy batter and a cauliflower goa curry - all were excellent.The two ladies serving the food and drinks were very friendly and welcoming.Wine list was extensive and offered good value for money.Chef Ally is inventive and original, and his presentation is top notch.If he were to open a restaurant in Belgium, there would be queues around the block!Highly recommended, easily the best meal we had during our trip to Scotland.

Out for our first post lockdown dinner and we weren't disappointed. Great to see the same high standard of food even though the menu has changed to smaller sharing plates. Everything has been done inside the restaurant to ensure the wellbeing of the customers, unobtrusive screens between tables and every precaution taken by the staff. The service was super friendly with great chat even through a mask.

What a delight to discover this friendly place offering original food to die for. We wanted to experience every dish but settled on the refreshingly scrumptious burrata and the smoky potatoes and leeks in a Parmesan custard with sherry. My husband had a gorgeously spicy sausage with pickled salad. The desserts were unbelievable. Just totally delicious.The attention to taste was perfect. Thank you.

This was our first evening meal we’ve had at Osso and it was superb. The food was original, delicious and filling without leaving you feeling stuffed. Most of the dishes we ordered we ended up sharing with each other and everyone of them I would order again. The staff were friendly and the way they’ve laid out the tables so you’re separated from other customers is very well done.

Just that really. Food on the whole is great (sometimes a little too heavy on flavour) but service is very efficient. You could learn some lessons from Coltmans on provision of light dishes and salads which really hits the spot in warmer months or for elderly people who can’t eat much but want a balanced meal. Great to see ally McGrath’s development from very gamey meals to Michelin guide type mentions but key evolving.

Great flavours, can't fault the cooking of everything and we had a lovely evening. I was very dissapointed with the Venison dish which consisted of two very small discs of loin, half a parsnip and some puree with a side bowl of mince and tatties for 23 pounds. It looked like they didnt have enough so split it between myself and my husband who ordered the same. I did mention it at table check (it was the smallest venison pieces, seriously it was only fit as a starter), I said I was a little dissapointed. Was met with a shrug and the waitress walked away. First time I have felt the need to say something at this level of restaurant but needn't have bothered. Why ask if you don't care for valid feedback? Filled up on friends chips, which were very nice.

Every dish was delicious, innovative and beautifully presented. The service was excellent whilst, for a tasting menu, the plates were well filled and we left completely satisfied.

Warm Eccles Tart with Mull Cheddar dessert was the culmination of a cracking family Valentines lunch. Service, wine, food, ambience, all five star.

Came to Osso for my birthday lunch. Nice restaurant with attentive staff and good service. My partner had the eggy bread sandwich, crispy bacon and fried organic egg for and I had the pork sausage roll. We ordered a portion of chips each, which were chunky and crispy. I think without the chips, however, we would have left quite hungry. Food is delicious but the portions do not justify the price, which I know are locally sourced and organic, pushing the price up. The sausage roll in particular was tiny and although delicious, I was disappointed by its size. Two mouthfuls and it was done. The chips saved the day. Nice as a one off treat but a little too pricey to be a regular visitor.

Great choice of restaurant! Very warm and welcoming , great food. Local, seasonal and just that little bit different. Most enjoyable.

My husband surprised me with a meal here. Having wanted to go for ages, it was worth the wait! Food was phenomenal! We had the four course tasting menu with the option of a fifth course for a supplement which we happily opted for! The service was fantastic, every course was served with a smile. There was a good amount of time in between courses - not too short and not too long! As soon as we left we already wanted to go back. We will definitely book again in the future! Highly recommended, and thoroughly enjoyed!

Really nice menu, tho a bit limited, but decent for a small place. My girlfriend had the eggs benedict, and it caused us to go back again the following day, and the coffee was great. To be recommended, but book ahead for busy periods.

Food is lovely and nice bottled beers. Quite expensive for what you get however and atmosphere a bit flat. Nice for a special occasion or a treat but not somewhat I'd rush back to I'm afraid.

Excellent food and great service. Had coffee here previously, but first time for lunch. Greta choice of menu and excellent food.

I popped in here on the Saturday before Christmas towards the end of lunch and, although they were busy with Christmas lunches, they found me a table just to have a coffee and scone. The service was excellent, the man at front of house was very professional but approachable. I had a wonderful cheese scone and coffees. Looking around, I would certainly like to return sometime for a meal. I would definitely recommend Osso for coffee and scone and I’m sure it will be equally as good for s proper meal

Visited here for lunch yesterday and sampled the Christmas lunch menu. There were so many interesting dishes to choose from and at a great price too. We had three courses and two glasses of wine for around £65 and the quality was outstanding. Can't wait for our next visit!! Thanks Guys

Walked in for lunch. Have been many times before and always enjoyed the food. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Food as usual good. Had to change table due to a very cold wind coming from front door area. Some sort of divider here would make a difference

We had lunch one Saturday afternoon and place was busy but we managed to get a table. Service and food was excellent, we had the fish cakes and eggs benedict with smoked haddock and bacon - both were excellent. Would certainly recommend. Only negative was being charged almost £10 for glass of wine, large glass has to be said.

A group of us chose to meet here because we all have different tastes and want to eat quite different dishes. This has made it a little difficult for us to find places to meet up for lunch but at Osso, because of its very varied and eclectic menu, everyone was happy! Quite a feat. There’s everything from light bites, formal to informal, familiar to things that are unexpected. There’s also a good emphasis on local produce. The interior furnishings are somewhat functional but would pass easily from day to evening service. Service itself was friendly and competent. We enjoyed a rich venison ragout, a traditional fish and chips, tasty soups and sandwiches, spicy chicken shawarma and a range of Mediterranean dips and flat breads. The main disappointment was the quality of the flat breads which were rather tough and chewy, but salads were fresh and flavours good. Added to our list of possible group meal venues!

We were visiting Peebles from Edinburgh for a spot of shopping & as always booked Osso for lunch. The lunch options are so varied & great prices. This time we chose the chicken shawarma & the haddock leek & rarebit vol au vent with a side of tripe cooked fries. The food is really tasty & great value for money. Service is efficient from a lovely caring team. Definitely recommend but book before you go.

We were both really impressed with both the service and the food - each course was fantastic, well thought out, cooked and presented beautifully. Would highly recommened.

Having eaten in Coltmans the previous evening, we were keen to see how Osso compared. It was busy and buzzing which was what we would expect on a Friday night. I chose a tasty salmon starter with wasabi and some Halibut to follow. My companion ordered scallops which he enjoyed followed by the halibut. It was cooked to a high standard and served with colourful and capably cooked vegetables. For dessert, I elected to have coffee with some miso fudge, while my partner selected ice-cream. Again, it was perfectly fine if a little forgettable. The miso fudge however was not at all pleasant - obviously an acquired taste which I have yet to acquire. The service was very pleasant despite being almost full capacity. We probably made the wrong meal choices that evening, but it was still a most enjoyable evening.

I had the opportunity to revisit Peebles and I ensured that made a reservation for dinner at Osso, so impressed was I, a couple of years ago, by the super cafe vibe and clear evidence for a love of food.

Had dinner here last Friday - excellent food, as good as you would get any where- lovely amuse bouche, plenty of home made bread, excellent starter followed by fish main, a beer, 250 ml glass of wine and a coffee - all for £40. Really good value for the quality - why wasn't it full!

Visiting Peebles for the weekend and picked this restaurant for a special treat. Food and service was excellent.

Excellent food choices unusual menu All food excellent and smaller portions are available most only for £8 excellent value for money The quiche was handmade and was amazing Service excellent Friendly place Definitely recommend

We had a lovely dinner at Osso - Halibut filet with truffled mash & wild mushrooms. The service, ambience and food were excellent. We found the restaurant through viamichelin.com where Osso is listed as a "Bib Gourmand" The Bib Gourmand spotlights restaurants that serve “high-quality meals which include two courses and a glass of wine or dessert for $40 or less. We highly recommend!!

On our way to do some hill walking we stopped for breakfast in Peebles. Oslo was the first little cafe we saw, the front of the restaurant does not give you a clue to the inside which is larger than first impressions. The menu outside was enticing and we were greeted and welcomed. Service was quick and the food came without us having to wait longer than necessary to cook it. We had a lovely bacon and black pudding sandwich. The bacon was cooked beautifully as we had requested it, the black pudding was thicker than I would normally eat it but it was also very good. The Americano was very strong which is excellent I think filter coffee is also available. The toilets were spotless.

We walked in on a Friday night, no booking and were in luck. Our host was welcoming and friendly. We were told immediately that the menu was restricted as they had only one chef. But he was a great chef. We told them we were off to the Eastgate Theatre - show at 7.30pm- no problem! We were given a wee bowl of salty popcorn as we chose our dishes then bread (no charge). I had a fantastic stater of monkfish tails in such a light breaded coating and a glorious sauce - one of the best stares I have ever had. My partner had a delicious and light cod dish with Goan sauce and fragrant rice and I had a slow cooked brisket of beef in a rich sauce with wilted green and onions. Such a good experience and we need to go back when we have time for dessert!

Although the kitchen tried to accommodate my dairy allergy we ended up paying full price for a mediocre side dish which was just steamed broccoli! Quite disappointing main meal for me as well. My husband didn’t finish his chicken dish either.

While staying in Peebles we booked Osso for an anniversary dinner, and we were delighted with our choice!

We organised a dinner for two and our family joined us. The restaurant accommodated us at short notice. The food was absolutely divine. The specials menu was packed with flavours. The wine selection was also fab and reasonably priced. Sauvignon blanc from Chile was our favourite wine. The venison was delicious and paired with mince and tatties. A party in my mouth. Everything worked beautifully together. Highly recommend it for a visit if South of Edinburgh. The gentleman who looked after us was very polite. We had a great meal night before the wedding. X

Been to Osso a few times for lunch and dinner. The food is always amazing; tasty and beautifully presented.

Delicious food, nice menu. Been to Osso a few times now and always enjoyed it. the food is very nice and it's got a nice atmosphere to sit for lunch

I wrote a review about my experience at the weekend. However i felt it was a little curt and harsh as it’s a place we love so much. A review written in disappointment. So wanted to put across a more balanced opinion. The 5 star rating is for the food and the usually fabulous service. I don’t want to sour the restaurants reputation on a, hopefully, one off experience.

Been coming to this restaurant for years always found it fabulous. Had an early reservation on Saturday night while staying near by. Wrong food was brought to my table. Was delicious but not what I ordered. Decided to accept it and just get on with it rather than cause a scene. Sirloin I had instead of the lamb I ordered was great but would have much preferred my lamb. Have always found the food and service here fantastic. Found the gentleman serving on Saturday evening was confused, arrogant and inept and not in keeping with the place we have come to love so much. This was when the place was not busy. Either a poor substitute to the usual staff or a very poor new start.....

They were busy so not the quickest service but coped with seven of us (took a deposit when booking) interesting menu with specials. Interesting soups clearly home made. The monkfish with Goan sauce was unusual but very nice. The breads and dips as a vegetarian main or starter were in a wide variety of interesting tastes. Mid priced. Parking off edinburgh road from which one can walk fifty yards to the restaurant free Monday to Friday.

A great place with delicious food and great service. Nice atmosphere and a warm welcome. The food was varied and imaginative. Generous portions and just perfect for lunch. Thanks to all.

We are at Osso about 3 years ago, and really enjoyed it. We returned last week and it was just as good. Prices are fantastic for this qualification cooking, courses are imaginative and feature local produce, service is friendly and efficient and the decor is tasteful. Highly recommended!

We were spending the day down in the borders and decided to stop off in Peebles where we found Osso which doesn’t look much from the outside - but is “ tardis like “ inside ! The staff were welcoming , helpful and knowledgeable about everything on the menu ! It has a Mediterranean style to it menu mixed with loads of Scottish favourites like black pudding . We enjoyed the tomato and basil soup then a portion of flat breads with various dips to share the sourdough pancakes with crispy local bacon and maple syrup - absolutely great , wash down with a broughtons pale ale and a lemonade. We definitely recommend you try it and we intend to come back for an evening visit to sample their dinner menu!

My husband and I were pleased to get a table in this popular restaurant and our expectations were high.

I had a meal with my family in Osso at the weekend and we haven't stopped raving about it since! Chilled, no-frills atmosphere with the incredible food doing all the talking. One of us has a severe nut allergy and I'm vegan, and they couldn't have done more to accommodate us - lots of really creative options to choose from, and all very reasonably priced for what you get. Couldn't recommend it enough and looking forward to coming back again soon!

Enjoyed a great meal with excellent service, food was delicious, definitely the place to eat in peebles

Have eaten at Osso a few times and it never fails to disappoint. The seasonal menu always treats ingredients with respect and delivers some great flavours.

Really is a gem - superb menu and lovely, attentive staff. A busy Saturday night which made for a great atmosphere. Menu interesting and varied - we had two vegetarians in our party and they were more than impressed with the options. Many thanks to all concerned.

Very friendly attentive staff. Five of us plus a baby and we had a large table with a lovely waiter. Restaurant was bright and the food was delicious and arrived quickly. Reasonably priced for lunch, would absolutely recommend - monkfish scampi was incredible!

Popped in at 2.30pm had soup and a sandwich, also chicken liver parfait. Really good pleasant surroundings. Efficient staff, reasonably priced