Roseleaf in Edinburgh, City of

Lovely lunch in nice atmosphere.

This place is not to be missed. Great food, great service, and a fantastic buzzing atmosphere. You need to book as the word is out, and it does get busy. Thanks for a great night out Roseleaf Staff.

Delicious food, and great for celiacs / gluten free.

I love this place. Fantastic staff, cocktails and a french toast a must for brunch!

Hospitable welcome and very friendly service. Nice brown pub feeling where you immediately feel at home. Good food, nice atmosphere.

Incredible pet-friendly place. The food is delicious, I highly recommend ordering "Cullen Skink." The service was excellent, and we'll definitely be back soon.

The food was delicious, the service was excellent and the atmosphere can't be beat. They repurpose National Geographic magazines with their menu attached inside.

We regrettably had to cancel our reservation, but the staff was incredibly accommodating and offered us an alternative. This place is truly exceptional. The ambiance is fantastic, the personnel is friendly, and the food is of high quality. I would definitely go here again!

Such a great little place!!! We came here kinda on whim. We were trying to go somewhere else and it was all booked up. We came here, got two seats at the bar (apparently the some "somebody feed Phil" was filmed here and we sat where he sat!!!!! Exciting). We sat down, and was immediately greeted by amazing service. He was amazingly informative about the food, the drinks, the area, the history, and literally anything we asked about! We got the hummus, Mac and cheese, and risotto (gluten free). They have gluten free bread and many other GF options. Kitchen is small and so cross contamination can happen so keep that in mind. The food was amazing! Loved everything about this place on general! Great building an aesthetics. Go here! Especially if you have watch the somebody feed Phil episode on Scotland... Or of you want really good food and very friendly service!

A beautiful meal located in a beautiful building. My fish was sublime. Do make a reservation to secure a table in the restaurant part of the place.

Fantastic place with great atmosphere, service, food, and drinks. Friendly staff who give great site seeing recommendations. Loved the collection of art on the wall available for sale so much we bought some. Went back a couple days in a row. Highly recommended.

We wandered in here after another place fell through and I needed a gluten free meal. Ended up being the best decision! Such a warm welcome, great gluten free options, excellent food, and apparently Phil Rosenthal are here! We had some great hummus, good wine and a pint, wonderful risotto, and Mac n cheese. One of the best meals of our trip.

Lovely place. The herbal teas are the proper kind, the food is tasty and the staff is very friendly.

Such a beautiful place. The food is delicous and the ambiente is so nice.

Lovely place with great service, atmosphere and delicious food and drinks

Incredible place, really really nice and kind people. Food was awesome

Fab local place with great staff and tasty food ☺️

What a cracking place. Amazing food and service was top notch. Will be back without a doubt.

Great service and dinner. Friendly staff with great atmosphere

What a great pub. The food was amazing, as was the service. We splashed out and had a pot-tail.... Awesome

Had a lovely lunch here. Fishcakes were delicious, crispy, full of fish and piping hot. Side salad had a delicious dressing drizzle. Other order was avo on toast and eggs were poached to perfection and bacon side was the finishing touch. Ginger beer and lime is to be recommended - proper ginger taste! All the staff were friendly and cheerful. Roseleaf is slightly tucked away but try and find it, it's definitely worth visiting!

We have dined here a handful of times and absolutely love it! Service is always great, the menus are a great touch and the food has been consistently amazing! We initally expected standard pub food and got one of the best meals I've had for a while. The cod is absolutely amazing, I've ordered it the last two times and it did not dissapoint! This place is a must visit and will be recommending

Great little spot. Very friendly staff and good food. The spicy tomato soup was way too spicy for me but otherwise everything was good and we would return.

I love this place for food and a beer/cocktail. It's usually quiet enough to have a chat.

We came here after a visit to the local port of leith distillery. We ordered the wings and corn ribs to start which were both super tasty. Ordered the mac and cheese and the burger for mains and tiramisu for dessert. All the food we ordered was exceptional, there was a large choice of drinks available and the service and atmosphere was great. Really great portion sizes and excellent value for money. Will definitely visit again if we are in the area!

Went to this beautiful place with friends who were visiting. Amazing place, food is very good and affordable, same for drinks. Olive our waitress was exceptional. Thanks a lot to her for this a memorable time. Thanks to all the team🙏

Very beautiful and sophisticated interior. Extremely friendly and helpful staff. The food was above any expectations, the drinks were delicate with small surprising details. Overall the experience was a sensual delight.

A very good time spent in this lovely restaurant. The food is delicious, the atmosphere pleasant and the decor original. Thank you for your welcome and the quality of your products.

Best place to have brunch!!! Awesome place, awesome people, awesome food💛

Oh man, 6 stars, perfect place along our journey for a brunch and we each had some really wonderful dishes and drinks! Ive never had "fresh apple juice" but it was great! An easy choice and a lovely vibe

Awesole moment at awesome restaurant !

What a great place. The ‘pot-tail’ (cocktail in a teapot’ was fun and delicious. The risotto and the chicken pie were out of this world. The skink was just plain wonderful. Service was excellent—friendly and prompt. We are already planning our next visit.

A must visit when in Edinburgh. We had the Chunky Cullen Skink and the Big Yin. Both dishes were very tasty! The food was top notch and so was the service. Scott and Kiley made us feel at home as soon as we walked in, very warm and welcoming for sure. Highly recommended!!!

The food was absolutely delicious, superb atmosphere and very friendly staff. Highly recommend!

Great restaurant! Delicious cuisine, fresh produce, and a truly warm welcome. We feel good there and we enjoy ourselves. Great discovery!

Delicious meal and great friendly service when dropped in for lunch yesterday.

Great food, atmosphere and service

Tucked away in Edinburgh, Leith. Roseleaf Café is a cozy hidden gem with a lively, relaxed vibe—perfect for a turmeric tea or a cheeky drink. It’s unpretentious and charming, offering a warm atmosphere that feels like a local secret.

Really special place - great food, great drinks great people.....keep doing what you're doing! Love it ! Highly recommended 👍

Hay muchas cosas pasando por la costa. No está lejos de Leith y a pesar de estar fuera de los caminos trillados hay algunas joyas escondidas como este lugar. Este es un lugar muy alejado del pub que solía albergar hace muchos, muchos años. Hay mucho pasando desde la decoración hasta la amplia lista de reproducción que se reproduce a un nivel no intrusivo hasta el servicio atento. La comida es genial. No es el menú más grande, pero hay mucho para todos los gustos. Es posible que necesites hacer una reserva, pero valdrá la pena.

One of my top 10’s ever. The Eggs Benedict with salmon spinach great. Cullen Skinks is awsome.

Stepped into a wonderful warm atmosphere and knew we would enjoy it. The place was buzzy and full, so I'm glad I booked in advance. Recommend the Cullen Skink. It was delicious 😋

Everything about this place is great! I come here often with my partner and dog, and once in a while with friends. Their food is homemade, and their drinks are as well! The service is always lovely and welcoming, especially from the girls. A huge plus is that they’re dog-friendly, and the staff love dogs too! They have certainly earned their regulars now, and I would highly recommend this place to anyone! ❤️

Great Leith pub with local beers. I haven’t tried their food yet

Friendly staff and damn good food can only be recommended, just go and enjoy.

I decided to have lunch here. Although I couldn’t make a reservation, luckily, there were available seats, so I ordered a variety of dishes. The food I ordered with tea was delicious and generously portioned, which was great. The servers were friendly, and the restaurant had a unique atmosphere, making the experience even better.

Was recommended to try this place out as it was disable friendly ( in other words I could get in ! ) Atmospher was lovely, went at lunch time on the 11th March. I confess it was the choice of puddings that attracted me in the firstplace, but sadly the macaroni cheese was so good and a generous portion I could cope with any more. So I returned in the evening, determined not to be beaten ! I had a small portion of the Cullen Skink soup, it was wonderful. I was very aware of the puddings calling me from the menus. So I ordered the Bread and Butter Pudding. It was a tough choice, and it arrived in all its splendor. I admit I had to leave a bit of it but nearly finished for the it for the challenge. Let’s just say I didn’t roll out of that place in my wheelchair I waddled out. Good atmosphere, good banter and good service through out the day. No hesitation in 5 star revue. I will return and I will start with the puddings first !

The highlight of our trip to Edinburgh. Excellent food and magnificent service!

Love this place with all my heart. Whenever I visit Edinburgh, I go straight down to Roseleaf. It's always a full house when I go, which is already a good sign. The staff are the absolute best, and the atmosphere is so welcoming. My go-to is the red cappuccino and eggs Benny On The Shore.

Recibimos tan pronto como abrimos la puerta y el servicio se mantuvo durante toda nuestra estancia para los asados del domingo y otras opciones de menú. Excelente comida.

This was my first Cullen skink experience and Roseleaf’s rendition has set the bar for all other restaurants. This soup is life-changing.

We had a traditional Scottish breakfast and a morning pint, all good!

I've been a couple of times and loved my experience. I absolutely adore the food, the service is impeccable and it's such a cozy, welcoming space.

Lovely place, lovely food. Great service what more could you want!

The atmosphere and service is perfect for a weekend drink or meal

Simply the best place I've ever been to. Nothing more, nothing less

A good place to go but the prices to portions size ratio isn't great. I ordered a hot chocolate only for it to be served in a very small glass not meant for hot drinks

Absolutamente fantástico lugar para bebidas y cenas! Excelente personal, muy servicial y profesional. Comida de primera calidad y cervezas.

El Roseleaf es un gran bar, la comida es absolutamente deliciosa y las bebidas muy razonables. El personal es excelente, muy atento pero no demasiado, tienen el equilibrio perfecto de ser eficientes y amables sin pasarse de la raya. Este es un lugar habitual para almorzar con un amigo y nunca estamos decepcionados. Las hamburguesas son muy sabrosas y obviamente caseras; con algo para todos disponible en el menú. Por favor, vete...

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I am really disappointed with the welcome we received at this bar. We were refused entry on the pretext that we were too drunk, even though we were in no condition to bother anyone. It's a shame because the attitude of the staff was very unprofessional and ruined our evening. A little more tolerance and understanding from the team would have been appreciated

Probably my favourite place to go for a breakfast in Edinburgh. Reasonable prices and delicious menu! I've had evening meals and just drinks in the evening. Every visit the staff have been friendly and chatty. Recommend this place to everyone. Both meat & vegan options!

No complaints. Everything on the menu was incredible. Especially good for fish Forgot to take photos of anything except the bread and butter pudding.

During a break to Edinburgh we took a trip to Leith and stumbled upon the Roseleaf for a drink. Staff were so warm and welcoming, great selection of beverages, I had a Lind & Lime gin & tonic 👌 the food menu sounded delicious too. Cody quirky decor, it had a really lovely relaxed atmosphere. We will definitely return next time we’re in Edinburgh!

Absolutely lovely place with amazing and hospitable people. Atmosphere there was so sweet and felt like home. Food quality was great as well (I took avocado toast and my friend got pancakes for himself). The portions were great. I also loved that menu was made using national geographic journal. Staff members were all friendly and helpful ;)

Amazing place!!! Worth every penny to go and try. We had a Full Scotish Breakfast, served pn a hot pan. Lovely, friendly and helpfull people. Soon you can see that on our new YT video. Check for ChippyKings !

We had a great time in this pub with its nice decor and good home cooking! THANKS !

Lovely environment... Quite small but that's what gives its charm. Food was delightful. Music was great, giving a lovely ambience. Decor is eclectic but tasteful. Definitely recommend 👍

Delightful! All you would want in a cosy, ambient café bar. Tucked away just off the main thoroughfare.

Roseleaf is friendly & relaxed, we love coming in for a delicious brunch or pint at the bar. Plus the staff are brilliant!

Lovely meal, as always. I always like to introduce my friends, who are foreign but live in Edinburgh, to the wonders of the Roseleaf. There were two couples, one from Brazil and the other from Germany. Needless to say they want to return….and soon! I would definitely suggest booking at any time of the day. Yes, you can walk-in but I think it’s always best to phone to book a table.

Had a lovely dinner with family here tonight. It's a cosy place with a nice atmosphere and a menu that is not that same old pub stuff you get heated up from frozen. Time has obviously been taken to cook from scratch some tasty original food that has a homecooked feel with super professional quality and presentation. If you want proper food from a pub in Edinburgh then take the tram to Leith...it's worth it! They've raised macaroni cheese to levels it has never reached outside of Italy. Quirky cocktails in tea cups, and an impressive drinks list for a small place. Don't be put off by road improvements in the area, the inside is a haven, staff are friendly and welcoming.

Delicious brunch. Tried the red cappacino and wasn't disappointed. >> South African Rooibush tea spiced with cinnamon bark, jasmine blossom & a gentle kiss of star anise. Espressed just like a regular cappuccino drizzled with blossom honey & cinnamon on top.

Have been here a few times and every time the food and service is outstanding. Lovely and cosy evening atmosphere for a meal and some drinks - would highly recommend the bread and butter pudding to finish - it was delicious! Will be back to try brunch and a coffee soon.

We had a nice brunch here with our dogs!

Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and a great selection of food and drink. The cullen skink is just to die for!!

Bang on. Great selection of pints. Amazing service genuinely nice. Really really good pie would recommend

Went for brunch here with my friend and had a wonderful time. I knew it's often busy on a weekend and had contacted them about a booking. They responded promptly offering me a slightly earlier time which suited and advised of the 1hr 45min slot. The eggs benedict was delicious and the selection of lovely teas and coffee (as well as a good selection of cocktails) Would highly recommend for brunch or even a drink visit but would suggest booking at peak times due to its popularity. Great location, atmosphere and quality. 10/10 would recommend!!

Roseleaf is a lovely restaurant with a welcoming,cosy atmosphere and friendly staff. The food is very food. I especially love the macaroni cheese that is served with a side of fries or garlic bread. The coffee is delicious. I also had a elderflower presse with my meal which was delightful. This is truly a gem of restaurant in Leith.

Great food, friendly staff, reasonably priced. What more do you need?

Mainly marked down for the toilets which were sub standard. Not the cheapest in the area for beer either, but at least they can be bothered doing cask ale - a good thing. Staff seemed friendly

We had fantastic brunch, with some imaginative and rather lovely juices. This is a great, quirky place, with a great sense of fun.

Lovely weekend brunch with my wife here. Thanks for nice experiences and food. All chairs are differently beautiful.

We happened upon the Rose Leaf cafe purely by chance and we LOVED it! Great atmosphere, wonderful friendly service without being too much, and the most amazing food! What we loved the most were the little personal touches, the candle in the teacup, the menu in an old copy of National Geographic, and the dinky half pint glass! It has the feel of both a pub and a cafe, which is lovely. Great chilled out music, and perfect lighting for dinner. The food was outstanding. We had the haggis croquettes and garlic bread, then for mains we had salmon and the beef and ale pie. Just lovely. Homely, full of flavour and generous portions. We would give this place 6 starts if we could!

We loved it. It is a cozy place with delicious breakfasts and a pride in the neighborhood and a love for their work that is appreciated.

Nice space in Leith's shore area. Really good food options and a nice drinks menu. Friendly staff with the right attitude. Highly recommended...

Bellissimo pub ristorante nel quartiere Leith, ambiente molto accogliente Personale simpatico e disponibile Piatti abbondanti e in linea con i prezzi della città. Buonissimi i Mac and cheese.

Great spot! Would recommend in a heart beat.

Accueil super sympathique et salle cosy. Les plats sont de bon rapport qualité prix. Je me suis régalée du Cullen Slink, spécialité écossaise à goûter absolument.

The food was fantastic, we had breakfast here, it wasn't cheap, but that's usually how it is here in the city if you expect quality... Furnishings, dishes, etc. unique, overall a pleasure, a joy and something special! We reserved online, so no waiting time. Thanks for the lovely experience!

Fantastic, unique atmosphere and friendly service. The halloumi and roasted veg focaccia was a favourite. The mushrooms / avocado on toast was quite good. A really unique spot for brunch/lunch or for a few drinks.

The food at this restaurant was excellent! I had a delicious vegetarian burger, and they also serve traditional Scottish dishes that are very flavorful. The atmosphere was beautiful, vibrant, and festive, which made the experience very enjoyable. However, the ambiance might feel a bit too noisy for some people who prefer a quieter dining setting. Overall, it’s a great place with tasty food and a lively vibe!

Been a regular visitor to the Roseleaf since its opened about 15 years ago. This time, I was left feeling slightly disappointed. Whilst the food quality was good, I was surprised by the attitude of some staff. I had asked if we could have the Xmas menu and was told that it had to be pre booked. When I said that I had made a reservation but that I didn't think the website was entirely clear in stating that the Xmas menu had to be pre-booked, I was basically greeted with shrugged shoulders and the person walked off not seemingly at all concerned. The overall service then proceeded to feel a bit rushed, not giving more than a couple of minutes to choose our dishes. When it came to pay, a 'discretionary' 12.5% service charge is added which I think is unreasonable. This idea has come from London where most places do this, it would be better to leave a tip up to the customer to decide, rather than putting pressure on with the 12.5% already added to the bill. So fairly let down overall. The staff used to be friendlier in my opinion and I don't agree with this style of service being added on.

This place never ceases to amaze me! Have always gone with friends/adult family members but went with my 3yr old for the first time and I cannot praise the staff enough. They were so accommodating! We had Sunday lunch and the staff and service were fab, food delicious and general atmosphere was just lovely even though it was super busy. The kids food offering was spot on and my 3yr old was thrilled that they had a kids loo seat as well as a grown up one! Thank you rose leaf!

We arrived at opening time and went for the Big Yin Breakfast, was a great breakfast, served on a hot griddle pan which kept everything hot while we ate. Really tasty, excellent service, will come back next time we’re in Edinburgh.

This this is such a cool wee bar / cafe. Lunch menu has a great choice of avo toasts wirh several toppings, French toast and the usual fayre but they also do amazing fishcakes and the smoked mackerel kedgeree topped with a poached egg was divine! Great atmosphere with fabulous quirky decor....absolutely worth a visit!

Staying in Leith for a couple of nights,night two, looking for a Greek Restaurant as seen on TA, found it but closed so a bit pe'ed off. Checked on TA map, next nearest was Roseleaf. My diabetic wife had very low blood sugar, asked on spec if table available, yes, we got squeezed in. Full fat coke to sort bloods out and we were up and running again! Very pleasant waitress served us patiently, we ordered a range of plates to share, Cullen Skink, a particular favourite, Black Pudding Salad , Fish Cakes, Haggis Croquettes, a strange mixture but its what we fancied. To wash these down, Edinburgh Gin and some excellent local IPA. Dishes arrived in due course, quite quickly, all together as requested. Skink was delicious, very substantial version. Black Pudding Salad was excellent, nice black pudding, possibly Stornoway, lovely bacon, great dressing. Haggis croquettes, lovely mix of haggis, neeps n tatties. Fish Cakes, yummy mix of fish. Followed up with Orange Bread and Butter Pudding and Ice Cream. Great meal, so delighted we stumbled upon this wee gem, we will make a point of coming back again during our next visit to the big smoke.

1 soup and 2 mac & cheese for £60, in my local neighbourhood. Will be able to eat out once every 3 months, absolutely ridiculous.

The perfect escape on a chilly -2•C day! The full Scottish breakfast was 10/10 which came out on a sizzling hot skillet and the Haggis and black pudding were delicious (I’m converted!). The festive flatbread was perfection too. We were visiting Leith for the morning so asked for recommendations and the lady serving us was super helpful and kind! Highly recommend. ALSO! Our tea came out in a Princess Diana teapot so that gets 5 stars alone!!!!

Such a lovely pub, friendly banter and the food is so comforting, wee you again soon friend!