Roseleaf in Edinburgh, City of

We ate a very tasty fish soup here. As real cider fans, we discovered a new brand, fruity and slightly sweet.

We first discovered this place in July when here for a family visit - eight of us had brunch and it was fabulous. We are back for the weekend (just two of us this time) and the lunch was just as yummy this time. MacNcheese with jalapeños as Korean chicken wings were delicious. The staff is really friendly as well.

Love this place. Food great. Staff exceptional. Prices mid- range. Lovely atmosphere. A definite local favourite. I done breakfast, dinner and lunches even just drinks here and they have never let me down.

Yummy food, fun atmosphere, great service and the kids loved it.

We stopped in to this restaurant thanks to Phil Rosenthal’s suggestion (SFP, IYKYK). We had the skink, wings, the fishcakes, chips, Mac & cheese, the aye pal and a pot of earl grey. Everything was very good. The wings were our favorite!

Lovely cozy atmosphere Quirky local café known for supporting local artists too. Drink variety is nice , I'd say on the mild strenght. Only tried the deep fried cauliflower with Vietnamese sauce and it was amazing! Staff is efficient and attentive. Will be back for dinner!

An excellent place to eat. It's a busy place but the staff are really friendly and attentive

The steak is fab best meal I've had for a long time. Certainly be back.

One of my favourite places in Edinburgh and definitely favourite in Leith. You can get a soft drink, a beer or a cocktail (that is served on kettles so you can have a tea/cocktail party!). And the food is very good. Ah, and there is that unique interior with cool staff.

Came back for the chargrilled broccolini! 😆 No longer on the menu, but their other greens are cooked just as good, mac n’cheese just as superb as the last time. This chef really knows his stuff! Since been recommended by other friends there skillet breakfasts. So will be back to try them, along with their roast dinner! Staff so friendly and welcoming, extra special mention for Hannah who again went above and beyond!! 5⭐️

Delighted with our arrival at the start. Great welcome! Great service! Friendly, smiling, teasing, helpful! We feel like it’s homemade! A treat! The decor is very nice. It feels good there :) Thank you team!

Visiting from the US. The server was friendly and helpful with the menu. I was able to do half the Fancy Fungi and half the Holy Guacamole on the same plate to try both. I also added the chorizo, which had a nice crisp to it. Highly recommend!

One of the tastiest cuisines we have had the opportunity to taste in Edinburgh, all in a warm setting and a most pleasant welcome. The icing on the cake was that our waitress, who had lived in Nantes for a while, spoke perfect French. It’s definitely worth coming to Leith…

Excellent food, excellent service, very nicely decorated

Spectacular food and service! We had the vegetarian french toast and the Fancy Fungi. Both excellent choices!

During our week-long stay in Edinburgh in October 2024, we ate at Roseleaf 4 times. The food is some of the best I've ever experienced, especially the McLeith Burger, Mac'n'Cheese, Puttanesca and fried cauliflower 👌. The staff is very friendly and accommodating, the atmosphere is very cozy and relaxed. When we are back in beautiful Edinburgh - certainly soon - a visit to Roseleaf is mandatory. Many greetings from Cologne to the team!

Lovely little pub, dog friendly, separate vegan menu, lovely food, nice staff. A bit noisy.

sarcastic staff! I was there on the 6th of October, and the waiter serving us was a bit abrupt and sarcastic when you need the table back, they rushed us out the door, and there was high amounts of pressure. No, you said that this is a bogus review. I have decided that I won't be returning.

Warm and welcoming with wonderfully tasty food.

We booked in over a month earlier as a group for Sunday Lunch. When we arrived we were told that Sunday Lunch had sold out and that you needed to order in advance. It would be sensible if people are booking on a Sunday to clarify whether they are coming for Sunday lunch or not, as we would have pre ordered if we'd known we had to. It's not mentioned on their website, nor in any of their follow up booking emails.

Came for the food and was not disappointed. Best Cullen Skink we tried and by far but everything was good and sophisticated. Add the quality of the service and you have one of our best experience in Edinburgh

Our local favourite. Always first choice for a birthday or celebration.

Great atmosphere! Filled with locals, and very friendly staff. Food is excellent and caters to a lot of tastes and cuisines

An absolutely wonderful, charming place. We took the tram down Leith and were looking for a place to get a snack and a beer. We found Roseleaf via Google maps and headed that way. We sat at the bar and had some ice cream and a beer each. The bartender was amazing. It was apparently pretty easy to spot us as tourists :) He wrote down lots of recommendations based on our itinerary around Scotland. He stood and talked to us for nearly our entire stay. Tips, tricks, jokes, stories. It was amazing and so totally Scottish. We ate our ice cream, drank our beers, and enjoyed his company. Definitely stop in if you’re nearby. He asked if we stopped in because of “the show.” We didn’t know what he was talking about. He told us that Roseleaf was featured on Somebody Feed Phil on Netflix. We hadn’t seen the episode (or even heard of the show) but we’ve since watched it. Great show and it really shows you the wonderful ambiance of Roseleaf and Scotland overall. We were coincidentally sitting in the same seats at the bar in Roseleaf where they were.

Went here because we saw this place on Somebody Feed Phil. Was just planning to take a picture and leave, but we decided to sit at the bar and have a drink. Thoroughly enjoyed sitting at the bar and chatting with the bartender and the locals. Then we decided that we might as well eat here too. Had the Cullen Skink as well as other dishes. Wow, the Cullen Skink was really delicious. It was the first time we tried it. We then had it at several other places, but the Cullen Skink was the best here. Go here to sit and have a drink and enjoy the atmosphere of a good Edinburgh pub.

Excellent brunch, atmosphere was very cute as well

2 delichious shtarters.. Cracking crusty fishhcakes with a lushhious tartare sauce and a delectable sh election of chicken pieces with a dipping sauce which was smooth and hot... But not too hot. Followed by a perfect plate of plums panacotta and crunchy crumble. Shhuperb

Bloody brilliant. Lovely beer, cracking food, great atmosphere. Perfecto.

My son picked this as it was local and had good reviews. The reviews aren't wrong, it was excellent; great location, great atmosphere, great food and most importantly the service was excellent. There was a problem with an oven which delayed our main food order but the staff kept us informed and it wasn't a big issue. Looking forward to next visit.

That’s what I want every time now I think of Full Scottish. Awesome food and great people. The vegetarian version is also really good.

Phenomenal recommendation by the staff at our hotel for our first meal in Scotland. The food was perfectly cooked with exceptional flavor and every staff member we encountered was committed to ensuring we had a wonderful experience. Could not possibly recommend this place more highly. Had the skink soup and the cod entree with a beer and a scotch. Wow. Just wow.

Really great food, and cool decor. Ran out of veggie burger so got gochujang cauliflower bites which were unreal. Lots of drink options as well.

My favourite place in Edinburgh <3

Best food I ever had. No joke. The vibe is super cool as well, good music, nice decor.

Great place for some food. Fishcakes were amazing

We showed up without a reservation and they were full at the time but they asked if we could make a later time, which I really appreciated, very friendly staff our waiter was a delight, the starters were amazing and the main sealed the deal. We will deffo be coming back if not for the cute interior for the fantastic food and service.

What a charming place! We loved all the little touches inside, the food was delicious and the staff were really friendly. We would definitely recommend and would love to return!

Wonderful pub/restaurant slightly off the beaten track in Leith. It was well worth our short diversion to enjoy a cracking brunch. Great service and a really enjoyable experience

Really interesting place and the friendliest service. Possibly the best Mac and cheese I've ever eaten, wow😋

Great place! Delicious food! Nice staff :)

We came to this place after learning about it from Netflix Feed Me Phil. The Cullen Skink and the Scottish eggs were mouth watering! Lovely atmosphere and staff as well.

To be very honest……the BEST vegan stuff I ever had! And the loveliest Sevice, thanks to, Perdie!!!

Been a while since I’ve been to the Roseleaf, popped in for a drink and light bites (charred broccolini, halloumi and the famed scotch eggs) with my partner and the food was delicious! Staff are super friendly and welcoming. We will be back to try the roast dinner as we’ve been intending to for a while. Try it you will not be disappointed!!

Great pub and fabulous food. Vegan menu is varied and interesting

Lovely experience having brunch at this fantastic place! Banging location too! The atmosphere and decoration of the place are great, and the staff are just amazing! Add a great selection of food and drinks (loved the menus by the way!) all deliciously prepared and you get an amazing place to keep coming back to. Can't wait to try everything else on the menu next time we are in Edinburgh!

Holy smoke.. that has to best burger and chips and take it from me that's saying something...great place amazing friendly staff and as a bonus its dog friendly.. Def a hidden gem

The Roseleaf is a ‘must visit’ pub. A most enjoyable experience with excellent food and drink with a pleasant, respectful and helpful staff. How lucky the area is to have such a facility and I came some distance to enjoy it and will be back. Best wishes for your continued success.

Heerlijk gegeten in dit leuke pubje/restaurantje. De bediening was netjes en snel! Een leuke inrichting en hondvriendelijk!! Prijs kwaliteit is prima! Wel even reserveren van te voren😀

Ambiance très chaleureuse, équipe accueillante et bienveillante. La nourriture est bonne et généreuse, et le restaurant est très bien pensé pour accueillir les familles avec des enfants jeunes. Merci pour l'accueil et le repas !

Lovely people, delicious food, quirky design. Loved the menus! We had a starter to share (cured trout) and garlic bread, both of which were really delicious.

Delicious food. One of the best in Edinburgh. I strongly recommend this restaurant :)

Cute, intimate cafe with delicious food. Our group enjoyed the carrot soup, Greek salad, seafood pasta and steak frite. Finished off with a delightful dessert! We didn't have reservations (I would recommend that), but Hannah was kind enough to shift around to make room for us.

Every little thing about this place. The decor, atmosphere, the smell, the staff, the menus with the magazines, the food. Just perfect. I think about it every day, it felt like home! Had a chat with the manager afterwards for about 10 minutes and was such a lovely guy. Cant wait to come back.

A perfect mix of hipster delights with local touch! The service is friendly and warm, the food is spectacular and the atmosphere is just perfect -> 10 out of 10.

Very nice discovery. Pub atmosphere, the front is very simple but once inside the decoration is antique and neat. The menu is well constructed with English classics and brunch classics and everything is fair and well cooked. Lots of choice for different diets, we loved the VG haggis! Very kind and smiling staff!

Wonderful restaurant for breakfast, we had a great time.

Excellent pub with a good selection of beers, super tasty food, a substantial vegan menu, friendly staff, a pleasant atmosphere and dog-friendly. Pretty much everything I want from a pub.

We had a lovely meal at the Roseleaf. Highly recommend. Really good for vegetarians as well. Dog friendly. Would definitely return if we come back to Leith.

Very friendly and quick with the food, went there for my mum's 70th birthday, the staff were friendly and checked on us and made sure the food was ok for us. All in all it was a good night.

Pricy, small, but very good Cullen Skink

A lovely pub, couldn’t have been nicer. Great vegan menu. Very dog friendly very friendly in general and yummy nosh, what more could you want.

Big Scottish Breakfast is fantastic it's even served steaming hot on a skillet and the other brunch options looked good too. Cosy, friendly venue with vintage crockery and a great range of hot drinks including a good selection of herbal teas. Service was excellent.

What a great find. Super friendly service, great food, lovely atmosphere and dog-friendly - what more could you ask for?

Another great discovery. Lovely staff took care of us, and there is a vegan menu, including some great cheesecake. Generous portions left us all happy.

Love this place by the Shore. Creative drinks and cute kitschy atmosphere. The Sunday roast is our favorite!

Eating at the Roseleaf was the highlight of my trip to Scotland.

Was staying nearby and decided to book breakfast here on a recommendation. Was not disappointed. Staff are really friendly, breakfast was lovely and was able to swap a couple of items for others. Good quality ingredients made for a fantastic breakfast. Would highly recommend

Excellent time spent as a family with our teenagers! Very nice atmosphere, top service and very popular meal!

Very nice pub and very nice and friendly staff! Excellent food!

Incredibly nice restaurant with not only super friendly service, but also good food.

The atmosphere is warm, the staff attentive and the cuisine delicious: thank you!!

Really enjoyable pub, eaten there loads of times but was just in for drinks yesterday, lovely staff, great atmosphere!

What a gem! We stayed round the corner and were looking for somewhere close. Never expected this to be this fun! Great atmosphere, great staff, great food! From the quirky decor and cups to the outstanding food: this was an experience. Highly recommended!!

Lovely pub with great staff, wonderful food and cocktails served on teapots with cups and saucers 🥰

One of our favourite brunch spots when we lived in Edinburgh! I haven't been able to find anything like their vegan haggis anywhere else.

Everything great, super friendly service!

Great place for great food and great service. The Cullen Skink was the best we’ve had so far in Scotland. Make a reservation so you don’t miss out!

The Fancy Fungi dish was delicious, and the fresh apple juice made from fresh apples was a perfect touch. The place was clean, and the staff were friendly and attentive. Highly recommended!

Very welcoming staff and tasty food 😋 menu is short but it's hard to be disappointed. Chicken wings for starter are amazing ❤️

Lovely place, great food, comforting service. A must-go when in Edinburgh!

The restaurant artist and restaurant manager were fired from employees 😼

Amazing Sunday lunch, fantastic vegan options and the cheesecake was to die for. Service was wonderful too! I will be back 😊

Great food, though the location is a bit off.

A lovely pub full of character. The food is amazing,try ‘The Big Yin’ breakfast it really is very good.

Cozy informal atmosphere. Smooth, cheerful service and delicious food.

Food and staff were great. Don't miss the fish chowder - delicious! Our servers- Kelly and Olive- were friendly and helpful. This is a lovely neighborhood pub.

Great place - specially enjoy their brunch and the vibe of the restaurant strengthened by how friendly the staff are!

Staff really nice. Served immediately. Unfortunately the coffee was the worst I’ve tasted in a very long while. Eclectic mix of crockery was quite cute.

Very good food, amazing service , we can few this place is manage well and they really take care of their customers. Special mention to olive, kylie and Scott!

This is a great place! Staff are always really friendly 😊

Food is delicious, good selection of beers too!!

Absolutely loved it! The staff was so nice, the food was amazing, very decent prices. The best dinner we had in a long time, a big THANK YOU !

What a wonderful way to spend my last night in Scotland! Thank you for the lovely food, drinks, and service ☺️ 10/10 would recommend.

Very yummy chunky cullen skink! and the pot-tails are delicious

We came as a large group of 10 for brunch and we had an excellent time at Roseleaf - the food, service, and attention to detail were spot on. We were able to pre-order and everything was exactly as requested. The staff were very attentive and accommodating to our large group. The homemade juices and cocktails are delicious and unique. Roseleaf is simply one of the best places in Edinburgh!

Google reviews are fabulous when finding great restaurants like Roseleaf Bar Cafe. Arriving late in Edinburgh, we thought we’d missed “lunch hour” & then we were delayed with checking in to our accommodation. A quick phone call, through the info on this app, ensured lunch was still available so we drove to the location & warmly greeted. The meal & drink choices hit the spot with a mental note to return later another day for dinner & a cocktail, or two. Our meals were fresh, flavoursome & “homemade”. We ate smashed avocado, tomato with poached eggs & eggs Benedict with smoked trout & spinach, washed down with a pot of detox tea. We look forward to returning & highly recommend.

Fab pub, GREAT food. Highly recommend the Cullen Skink and the chicken wings, both some of the best of their kind I’ve had in a long time. Staff super friendly and looked after me well. Nice beers too.

Nice wee bar. Near Leith docks. Staff lovely

This was our favorite place in Edinburgh because of how friendly the entire staff was. The food was great, the cocktails were great. Everything came out fast and the service was also the best we’ve had so far. But the most important thing was how warm and happy everyone was who worked there. Cute atmosphere too. The fish cakes and the rose party cocktail were great!

Quirky pub with nice atmosphere and great food. Went for brunch and had an enjoyable time. Good selection of food with both vegan and gf options.