Purslane Restaurant in Edinburgh, City of

My husband and I came for the 7-course dinner almost a year ago, and were so blown away by the food that we wanted to bring our daughters back to enjoy the experience. Having raved about the food, we then thought that we might have over-hyped it and they would be disappointed. We needn't have worried. The 7-course meal, accompanied by the phenomenal flight of wines, was as delicious, unfussy, and indulgent as we had remembered it, set in relaxed and unpretentious surroundings, with wonderfully friendly and attentive staff. And worth every penny - we've paid a lot more for far less. Definitely our most memorable meal in a long time, for all the right reasons - Purslane alone is worth a trip to this beautiful city.

Wonderful - a small restaurant with a lovely atmosphere and even lovelier food. We had the tasting menu with wine, delicious! I haven't had such a good meal for a long time. Good service too - we will be back next time we are up in Edinburgh. Thank you

This place is such a gem! Tucked away on a quiet street in Stockbridge, you can get a Michelin quality 2 or 3 course lunch that doesn’t completely break the bank. The cod was insanely tasty and I loved the touch of the canapés and bread. The dessert wasn’t too sweet and was an amazing melding of flavours of chocolate and pear. Special shout out to Gregor who made me and my friend feel so welcome and checked in on us that our dining experience was thoroughly enjoyed (which it was). Definitely book this spot!!!

The food in this restaurant is pure genius- flavour was exquisite and well presented. This was a very special dining experience. We loved the background music, staff members were also very knowledgeable and friendly. We would highly recommend a visit.

We were given a Purslane voucher by friends, and we chose to go for dinner and had the 5-course tasting menu with matching wines. It’s a small restaurant which is very cosy and plays great music. The food is incredible and enough of it, as sometimes as tasting menu can leave you looking for more. Would definitely choose 7-courses next time. The ambience, staff, service, food and drinks are all amazing, and we would highly recommend Purslane to anyone, and look forward to returning ourselves.

Outstanding. The food. The service. The atmosphere. From start to finish this was an amazing dining experience. We had the 5 course tasting menu with matching wines. Each course was superb . The wines a perfect match and expertly described. Little extras. Canopies Bread Post desert sweets. I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough. A treat place yes. Totally worth the money. Definitely. Just go there. You will not be disappointed.

Delicious food, the seven course tasting menu was sublime and couldn’t fault anything. - delightful, tasty, delicious! Amazing, friendly staff and a lovely relaxed atmosphere - will be back again, it’s an awesome Wee place! Thank you!!

Wir waren für fünf Tage in Edinburgh und haben das Purslane aufgrund von Bewertungen (nicht nur im Tripadvisor) ausgewählt. Und die überschwänglichen Bewertungen haben sich als richtig erwiesen. Wir haben das 3-Gang-Menü mit assortierten Weinen (1x) ausgewählt. Schon das Amuse-bouche, Seebrasse mit Rote Beete, war sehr schmackhaft. Die Vorspeisen, ein Lachsfilet und eine originelle, moderne Zubereitung der Nationalspeise Haggis (dazu ein süditalienischer Primitivo), waren vorzüglich. Die Hauptspeisen, eine vegetarische Gnocchi-Komposition und ein Seebrassen-Filet (dazu ein Weisswein aus Südafrika), waren grossartig. Zur Nachspeise gab es eine originelle Aprikosen-Variation und ein virtuos zusammengestellter Käseteller (dazu einen Portwein). Die Speise-Wein-Kombinationen haben sich wirklich gegenseitig veredelt. Das Gesamterlebnis in diesem kleinen Restaurant mit rund 16 Sitzplätzen war in allen Belangen hervorragend !

Would definitely be back . Loved everything about it ! Thankyou! Food and and wine pairing was amazing !

Terrific lunch with family , 5 course tasting menu with paired wines was excellent. Friendly staff , can tell you everything you need to know about what you are eating . There were 7 of us and everyone enjoyed each morsel of food

Fantastic Having been to Purslane a number of times the food never fails to impress and the service is spot on. Would highly recommend. 👍

Purslane in Edinburgh is a fantastic spot that nails it on all fronts. The food is incredible, with every dish packed with fresh, vibrant flavors. The staff are super friendly and really know their stuff, making sure you have a great time from start to finish. The vibe is laid-back and cozy, perfect for a relaxed meal with top-notch food. If you’re looking for a place where the food, service, and atmosphere all come together perfectly, Purslane is the place to go.

I love this place this one of the best place to eat ❤️

A1 service all the way food is good too

I rate this highly as we had a wonderful time here and will return

I had an extraordinary experience at this restaurant. The food was satisfying, and the atmosphere was truly magical.

We enjoyed the spectacular 7 course tasting menu. Each dish was beautifully prepared and presented on the plate, bursting with flavour. The wine flight was well chosen to complement the menu. Service was informative but informal and friendly. Everything about this birthday meal was a delight. We immediately booked another meal as a family member is visiting next week and we want to share this special experience.

Great service, and amazing food.

Excellent hotel staff was amazing would highly recommended

Great wee intimate spot for a special occasion. Not sure if it's up there with similarly priced places in Edinburgh. still well worth trying as the food is still great and the service is excellent and a lot less stuffy and pretentious than similar venues.

A superb restaurant, 5 out of 5.

Make a restaurant, sit down and pick up your knife and fork. You are in for a great experience!

Great food, great wines, professional but still relaxed atmosphere.

Pretty small, very decent restaurant in some basement. Very attentive service, ticks all fine dining boxes. We liked the pace that lead us through the evening in particular.

This is indeed a hidden gem in Edinburgh. Tucked away down in a basement, a warm welcome awaited us. The food was exceptional. We have been fortunate enough to dine in many one and two Michelin Star restaurants over the years and this tiny place offered up fare which would give some of them a run for their money. It is mentioned in the Michelin guide, but doesn’t have a star. I can’t understand why not. We had the 7 course tasting menu with matched wines and everything was delicious , faultless and sublime.

Perfect. Recommend the tasting menu and wine.

Lovely lunch tasting menu paired with wine

We had the 7 course which was 95 pounds with Mandatory 10 pounds service charge. Plus wine so it came out 120 pounds a person. The food was so salty that I drank water every hour during the night and peed every hour. My wife apparently enjoyed it so the 3 stars, I would have given it one. I would not recommend it to anyone who doesn't like salty food. It's also in a basement with no cell signals

The restaurant is located on the ground floor, down the stairs. The meals are well presented, the food tastes good and the ingredients are fresh. The interior décor uses a lot of wood and is natural and relaxing. Generous portions.

I took my fiancé here back in 2018! Absolutely fantastic food, see photos! 10/10! It was well on its way to Michelin star standard back then. We’re looking to revisit shortly!

Visited this restaurant for my friends birthday. What an incredible experience. First class service from start to finish. Highly recommend the wine pairing. Absolutely loved it. Would go back in a heartbeat

Lovely five course tasting menu. Gorgeous cosy atmosphere and welcoming staff. Pairing the wines was well worth it. Sending all my friends and coming back for more. The menu changes every few weeks.

Absolutely lovely meal. We did the 5 course set menu and we loved every course. I’ve been to a lot of fine dining restaurants but the personable service and friendly atmosphere of this restaurant really stood out to me. I’ll definitely be back next time I’m in town.

Great value fine dining in a cosy personal restaurant. There's a a choice of 5 course or 7 course (same menu plus two more dishes). Go for 7 courses if you're hungry or curious. Every dish was perfectly cooked and elegant. They are not necessarily trying to do Michelin fanciness levels, but some great cookery that would be hard to replicate for home cooks. For example a deep fried polenta dish that stays rich and creamy on the inside but has a nice crispy shell on the outside. The hake was also beautiful. The beef to end the main part of the menu was perhaps a tad too rich and unctuous, I'd add a pickled element or substitute the caramelized onions for something a bit lighter. Desert was just right for me, rhubarb not too sweet. And they allowed us to substitute one of our deserts for the cheese plate, which was also generous enough for 2, with plenty of oat cakes and crackers. Staff were great and we had a nice natter. There's only about 6 tables so it feels very personal, and you need to book.

Lunch. Excellent, excellent meal. You must have the prosecco and rhubarb and ginger gin cocktail. Extremely drinkable! Food presentation very good. Service also great - good chat. You won't be disappointed.

A very enjoyable set lunch with minor criticism of one of our cod dishes; slightly undercooked fish bit overdone tatties.

Simply the best dining experience I have ever had. The food was amazing right through all seven courses. The staff couldn't have been better. Very welcoming. They made us feel totally relaxed and are very knowledgeable about all the food and wine.

Ristorante eccezionale, l'esperienza culinaria da Purslane é sensazionale. Le portate sono finemente ritoccate e donano al piatto un aspetto artistico molto apprezzabile. Il cibo é cucinato alla perfezione e di ogni portata si possono gustare i ricchi sapori. Abbiamo particolarmente apprezzato la sausage roll e uno dei piatti di pesce. Lo staff é molto cordiale e spiega nei dettagli l'abbinamento cibo-vino, qualora si scegliesse il menu accompagnato da vino. I complimenti in particolare allo chef Dom!

Amazing food and service. Should be michelin star!

our favourite place to eat in edinburgh small and cosy without being oppressive service and food, and wines, always first class 7 course taster menu with wines our choice, one for a pescatarian, one with no nut products ! taken care of by Gregor throughout the evening, we were treated to Paul's culinary skills which were amazing. really faultless as always - not much to say but cannot wait till the next visit.

Stunning meal had at a beautiful intimate restaurant. The service was amazing and the food was perfect. Most amazing experience had and cannot wait to go back.

Wow, what an amazing experience at The Purslane Restaurant. One of our top meals of all time. We had the seven course tasting menu. Every dish was excellent, with well balanced and complementary flavors. The staff were very friendly and provided excellent and attentive service. Also, they were very accommodating of my wife who does not enjoy seafood. They provided her with interesting and satisfying alternative dishes. By the way, the seven course menu is a LOT of food.

Always tasty, and tastefully presented food. High attention to detail. High-end ambience.

Had an amazing evening at Purslane! The atmosphere was welcoming and cozy. The staff were fantastic - attentive yet unobtrusive. Every course, from the appetizers to the mains and the delightful desserts, all 7 courses were accompanied perfectly with the suggested wines from the sommelier. Everything was exceptionally prepared and bursting with flavors. Definitely going back!

Really nice restaurant for a tasting menu experience

This is an outstanding experience. We took the five course menu with associated wines. Every mouthful was a delightful experience. The food was delicate and beautifully presented. Service was highly professional too. This is a restaurant which gives an outstanding eating experience.

A gem of a restaurant- we enjoyed the fabulous 5 course taster menu accompanied by a lovely recommended wine from Puglia. With just 14 covers, the restaurant has a friendly intimate atmosphere complementing the quality of the food.

Amazing lunch this time at Purslane. As always it did not disappoint! Always a treat to visit this hidden gem. Not many places I would eat pretty much anything of the menu and know it will taste great.

Five star on every aspect. Food, staff, atmosphere, music and decor. Cant recommend Purslane enough. Locally sourced ingredients adds to overall experience

One of the best fine dining restaurants around. Unpretentious interior, with engaging front of house staff and a lovely relaxed atmosphere (great playlist!). The food is the star of the show, with each dish better than the last. Tonight I will dream of perfectly seared venison, unctuous whisky sauce, and sublime pear sorbet. Do not miss Purslane if you visit Edinburgh.

Absolutely amazing!! All the staff are lovely and there was a brilliant atmosphere. Amazing decor with beautiful paintings. The food was 11/10, genuinely the best food in Scotland, possibly even the UK! 100% recomend to anyone wanting a perfect fine dining experience. Best food I've ever ate

One of the best meals I’ve had in months. It was great. I hope their kitchen is a happy place to work because the food made our day.

Lovely small restaurant with focus on the customer. Gets it right in every detail. You have the table for the night so no 90 minute rule. Highly recommend this little gem

Without doubt the best meal I had in 2023, the food was sublime! If you haven't been please try this very intimate hidden gem on St Stephen Street.

While the food and service was good, I thought that it was a bit overhyped and costly for what I found was not a very relaxing dining experience.

Omg the food was so good 😭😭totally worth the price and I would say this dinner made my day🥹🥹

Fantastic table with lovely friendly staff/owners Excellent value and wonderful food. This is the 4th time we have been for lunch and would recommend it to anyone who wants superb food and a quiet relaxing environment

Fantastic food. Excellent value for money. Swift and friendly service. A lovely Sunday lunch. Flawless.

A little gem in Stockbridge. My wife and I were staying nearby and had lunch at Purslane. The food was excellent and the service was friendly and efficient. On our radar for a return visit next time we're in Edinburgh.

One of the best meals we have eaten and excellent value.. Flavours and textures outstanding and all beautifully served. Very good choice of wines by the glass.

Stunning Seven Course Tasting Menu. Very gifted chef with frankly and very knowledgeable front of house staff. Will be back again very soon.

From start to finish the experience at Purslane was fantastic. Great welcome, the staff couldn't be more attentive and they all had amazing knowledge about the food and wines we were served. The food itself was out of this world. Looked fantastic and the flavours were absolutely brilliant. A definite go to if your in Edinburgh and want a lovely meal.

Absolutely delightful restaurant, for service with a smile and fantastic quality of food. We plucked up the courage to take our two teenage daughters to see how they would fare with fine dining food and we so pleased we choose Purslane. We all had the three course lunch menu and were really amazed with the flavours and dish presentations. Thank you so much and we will definitely be back. The family from the Borders. X

Wow, we were hugely impressed with Purslane. Delicious food, thoughtfully adapted for our personal tastes, and paired with gorgeous wines and incredibly friendly, attentive service. A bargain at the price, and easily the best meal we had during our stay in Edinburgh. Thanks to the great team there, we'll definitely be returning on our next visit.

a great little restaurant with excellent food. small and great ambience a no fuss restaurant relaxed and very good food

Surprisingly good! We had the 2 courses for lunch, everything was very decent: service, food and atmosphere. I am very satisfied and would recommend to my friends to try. Unlike some fine restaurants which always charge extra for some pre-fixed courses, so you ended up paying more than advertised, this one is true to its value. No strings attached, totally worth it.

Great little restaurant with fabulous food and good service

Amazing food, every bite was special! We had the 5 course tasting menu and every course blew us away. Atmosphere was very relaxed and front of house were amazing and attentive without hovering. Music playlist was perfect for the relaxed atmosphere. We will be coming back here every time we visit Edinburgh.

Lovely good and great staff. Wine choices were excellent. Was well fed, entertained and educated. Highly recommend. Small venue so need to book.

Stunning food. Creatively and technically brilliant. Lovely paired wines. Friendly service. Up there with the very best.

Our best food experience in Edinburgh for sure, and one of the best at all. We had two 7 meals dinners and it was excellent! Service was also really good and pleasant. And many thanks for the “compliment” to go :) it was really tasty and made our next day trip better

This was our favorite dining experience yet! Alex and Gordon were the absolute best. They made us feel so welcome. They were attentive and knowledgeable. Dom, our chef for the day, prepared our 7 course tasting menu to perfection. Highly recommend this restaurant. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The food and service at Purslane was exceptional. We truly enjoyed the atmosphere and ambiance. The manager and staff we unbelievable kind, thoughtful, and helpful. We enjoyed the wine as well.

Delicious, lovely arranged food and unusual composition of the ingredients- so tasty. Absolut congenial staff.

High quality ‘foodie’ lunch offering. Beautiful presentation. Faultless service. Good value.

Absolutely lovely tasting menu lunch with paired wines 🍷 Great banter too!!

Hidden gem!!! Michelin standard food with expertly paired wines. Served by extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff. We were made to feel welcome as soon as we walked through the door. A cosy intimate setting. Visited with family for a birthday lunch and we'll definitely be back! Local produce cooked to perfection with a unique twist! Huge, juicy Orkney scallops & red pepper, chilli sorbet were a couple of the highlights! Can't recommend this place enough!

Purslane is both intimate and welcoming. We visited on a Sunday lunch time and had the 5 course tasting menu. The food was beautifully presented and was absolutely delicious. Definitely on a par with Michelin standard and served by a friendly, professional and knowledgeable team. In addition to the 5 courses there were lovely surprises: amuse bouche; chicken stock basted bread with butter with crispy chicken skin; a heavenly pre dessert (red and yellow pepper with fiery chilli sorbet, balanced with a creamy cooling parfait, and tuille - my absolute fave); and delightful petit fours. We enjoyed our visit and would rate our experience a faultless 10/10.

Wow what an experience!!! If you’re looking for Michelin standard food purslane will not disappoint. Paul & Alex are so welcoming and Alex explained every course and matching wine just perfectly. We will be back :-) 5*

What a find! A little way out of the city centre but a lovely walk to it through Dene Village. Phenomenal fennel starters and fabulous vegetarian/vegan options. Great service and value for what should be an award-winning restaurant.

We went for lunch whilst on a day trip to Edinburgh and had the set lunch menu. It was absolutely delicious. The food was so fresh and exceptional. It was absolutely delicious and would highly recommend.

Another great find from the Michelin Guide, which describes Purslane as "cosy, atmospheric basement restaurant which comprises just 9 tables. The experienced chef-owner creates ambitious modern dishes which mix tried-and-tested flavours with contemporary techniques." Very good, accurate description. We thoroughly enjoyed our 5-course tasting menu. Good menu, beautifully cooked and presented. Great wine list. Excellent, friendly service. Great lunch.

Came with my wife and I. We chose to go for the set lunch menu. For £29.95 I couldn’t help but feel like we were robbing the restaurant. My wife being a veggie she found that the options she chose were great. I ordered the...

You can't beat this restaurant for value for money. The lunch offering is £29.95 for three courses, all beautifully presented and full of amazing flavour. My guest on this occasion was vegetarian and on arrival the staff were amazing and went above and beyond in...

We went here for lunch given the great reviews but were quite underwhelmed with their vegetarian options. The vegetarian starter was just a tiny dollop of goat cheese mousse with a few dollops of beet mousse, a tiny pieces of beetroot, and some pear compote....

Food was absolutely spot on here, my meal faultless. Purslane offers tasting menus of 5 or 7 courses plus a 2 or 3 course menu at lunch which is when I visited. Every course was beautifully presented & expertly cooked, with portion sizes just right,...

Mériterait une étoile ! Rapport qualité prix imbattable pour un déjeuner gastronomique savoureux et délicat, merci !

Amazing tasting menu with beautifully paired wines, relaxed and attentive service. Gorgeous little place, worth every penny.

Absolutely delicious food with excellent presentation. Service was impeccable and the intimate venue is fabulous. Can not fault the place.

We ate here whilst visiting friends in Edinburgh. We all had the 3 course lunch with wine pairing. The food was excellent, as was the service. It was 100%. Will definitely return when next in Edinburgh.

Dieses kleine Restaurant ist das kulinarische Highlight unseres Städtetrips Edinburgh gewesen. Wir sind hier spontan während eines Bummels durch Stockbridge...

Food is very good but wine is overpriced. Makes it difficult to recommend, except for special occasions.

A wonderful small restaurant with tasty food and nice service for a reasonable price. Highly recommended!

As ever a wonderful meal. Interesting, beautifully presented and cooked to perfection. We chose the 5 course meal and that filled us up well. The scallops were amazing, followed by a lamb dish which consisted of many small bites cooked in different ways. Service is...

This was an awesome experience - the food was a delight and the wine pairings were carefully selected to complement the excellent food. I would recommend this to anyone who loves a relaxed quality dining experience

Another 1st class meal with wonderful knowledgeable staff Very warm and friendly service 5 course menu and everything was outstanding Give Purslane restaurant if you can it's a small restaurant, but it delivers big Can't wait to our next visit

Booked for a birthday celebration. After reading the reviews we had high expectations and we weren’t disappointed. It was even better than we had hoped for. We had a most wonderful evening with delicious food and well matched wines. All were explained with enthusiasm and...

This is a small restaurant and definitely needs a reservation. The attention to detail is outstanding. The prix fix menu is a bargain and delicious. Cauliflower pan cotta with blue cheese is a must. The sea bass and chicken were elevated to a new high...

We chose the 5-course tasting menu and EVERYTHING was DELICIOUS!! I was a a bit leery at first, as there were items on the menu I would not normally order - pigeon, mutton, and haggis to name a few. But, honest to God - it...

If there was a 6 out of 5 rating then I'd have awarded it! What an absolutely delightful place. Came up from Durham for the day as it was the lady of the house's birthday and she'd heard how good Perslane was. Verdict....fab-u-lous! Lunch at...