The Brasserie At the Scholar in Edinburgh, City of

Popped in last thing in the evening to find a warm welcome and excellent customer service - a special thank you to Edward Isaac!

The informal breakfast arrangement coupled with a wonderful selection of cold and hot food makes for the perfect relaxed start to the day. We were not so impressed with dinner, hence only 4 stars, because of the limited choice. I really enjoyed the market fish but did not want to return for the other dishes on offer. Staff are really charming and nothing is too much trouble. Special thanks to Natalia.

Honestly forget wandering to morningside or prestonfield get a truly beautiful meal at very competitive prices in a lovely relaxed atmosphere Brasserie .. ALL the staff are very attentive, friendly and genuinely happy in their work, even though it was very busy when we visited without reservations!! Service was excellent, Angela who was serving us was a complete joy .. highly recommended .. no main course photos but I managed a quick snap of my lemon curd tart with raspberry sorbet and mixed berry coulee

Popped in for a pre-theatre meal before heading over to the Churchill Theatre. Perfect as the restaurant is set back from the main road so less hectic but an easy 5min drive away from the theatre. Matt was brilliant - he seemed to know the menu (food and cocktail!) inside out, and we even heard him recommending wines to another table so clearly knew his stuff. He was super friendly and professional without being too over the top and too intrusive. We had the fish and chips which was cooked perfectly. My mum is super fussy when it comes to fish, but she thoroughly enjoyed this one - lovely and fresh. Chips were piping hot which is always good. Would recommend anyone to try the Spring Cocktails - coconut mojito was divine! Lovely meal, amazing service, very reasonably priced. We'll be back.

The pumpkin soup was an excellent starter. The mackerel ceviche was too fishy. The lamb and salmon entrees were both excellent. The chocolate salty Carmel desert was just average. Service was very good.