Satine Saint Stephen in Edinburgh, City of

Really nice choice of dishes, bavette, pidgeon, celeriac. Wonderfully fresh oysters (personally would have preferred them with a traditional mignonette dressing and suggest in future this should be an option). Also Tobasco is always good to have around. The only disappointing aspect was the wine list, predominantly as the cheapest available bottles started at £60. White wine wasn’t available by the glass. Champagne was £14 a glass. I couldn’t fault the food or the service so it would only take a change in the wine options to give it another star.

Had heard some good word of mouth reviews, so looked forward to trying. Could be fairly critical of overall experience for the £££ level but in fairness we felt it was a bit a bad night for the team. The food has potential to be very good (it was good) but the chef was trying to help cover the front of house and this affected the food and service time. Ordering wine was a challenge - first bottled ordered not available, wine offered as alternative was not fair substitute. Second choice ordered was not presented but just short of an hour in the restaurant, with starter been and gone, and main imminent it seemed better to accept (although noticed next day still got charged for more expensive choice:). Why not give it one star. Because the feel of the place is good, the front of house was lacking experience but tried their best and the chef was doing well assisting front of house. Should note both tables either side were highly complementary of their food so fairs fair. Would still give it another go and hopefully see it on a good night.

Satine has exceptional food and a warm intimate atmosphere. Our waiter provided fantastic service and was incredibly friendly. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a place for brunch (or anything else for that matter) in Stockbridge.

Food and service were excellent. The chef came to the table and explained each dish. First class experience. Not to be missed

My wife and I enjoyed an exceptional night here for our wedding anniversary. The food (oysters to start followed by the chateaubriand) was amazing, all cooked and seasoned perfectly, the steak in particular was up there with the best I've ever had. Drinks were also brilliant (a glass of champagne followed by a bottle of red recommended by the waiter/sommelier which complimented the main course perfectly). But the real wow factor of this place was the service, the gentleman running front of house really made the evening - charming, knowledgeable and attentive - he even poured us a generous glass of cognac on the house upon hearing it was our anniversary. Nice atmosphere throughout the evening and authentic French décor also allowed us to forget the dreich Scottish weather outside. Couldn't recommend this place highly enough, we'll definitely be returning.