The Broughton in Edinburgh, City of

Absolutely delicious. Slow cooked beef is the best

Leaving this review as the pub emailed me asking for one. Roast beef was good. More gravy needed. Croquettes also good. Fish and chips average — fish overcooked; about half the size I'd expect. Focaccia was poor, not really focaccia. Doughy, compact and heavy. No herbs or salt. Also served with butter rather than oil. I asked for olive oil and was surprised when your poor member of staff said there wasn't any. Must be the only kitchen in the UK without olive oil in it? It was laughable. Amazing. Only one vegetarian option on the mains menu.

Michelin recommendation is not to be missed I don’t usually eat desserts Very @recommended berry chocolate

Spectacular restaurant in Edinburgh, the food is exquisite but above all the staff is a success, I will surely repeat on my next trip to this beautiful city

My new favourite restaurant in Edinburgh. The staff are amazing - so friendly and couldn’t do enough to make our evening special!

After another visit to the Broughton with friends I had to let everyone know how good this place is. The food was a clear 10 ot of 10 for all of us. I would recommend the Chicken Kiev or any fish dish. The sweet menu is always a treat and the Angus strawberry panna cotta was only one of the highlights. I have been coming here for a few years and always been delighted with our meal . The GF options always help when we go out . Staff are friendly and very pleasant to deal with. If you are in Edinburgh put this place on your list to dine,you won't be disappointed.

It's the genteel twin of the Barony, over the road. Smaller portions, beautifully presented from a compact menu. The staff are present and attentive. It's a restaurant that looks like a pub, while the Barony is a pub that's just serving chunky, popular meals a slice up market from Wetherspoons. The Broughton is calmer, quieter, and the chips are better.

Although we were a bit late for lunch the kitchen welcomed us. Wonderful lunch with gluten free options as well. Great service, well worth the money.

We enjoyed our dinner. Waiter was very helpful, picking out the perfect glass of white wine for me. Husband enjoyed their signature gin martini, though it was very small as martinis go. Husband had the slow cooked beef and enjoyed it and I enjoyed the halibut. Nice visit if you are in the area.

This restaurant was such a treat! Very friendly staff and delicious food! And you could hear your conversation at the table which sometimes is impossible. There's a reason that it has earned a Michelin mention. It will not disappoint!!!

Very charming pub to have a drink and relax (restaurant side looks great too). We also had some food which was outstanding (fried chicken with sriracha and goat cheese tomato toast). I also had their homemade ginger beer. Very friendly and professional staff. Excellent and highly recommend.

A+++. Being from San Francisco, where creative culinary nights out at fine dining is an essential element of our culture, The Broughton rings every bell and then some. The atmosphere is replete with lovely touches, gleaming copper beer taps and design flourishes everywhere, but never pretentious. The service was fantastic as only the Scots do, which is to say--always at the table without ever feeling like they're hovering nearby, delighting in the savory offerings and options, serving a FINE stout, recommending great whiskeys, and the food --well look at the collage and pictures everyone has shared. All of it dispels the long dead myth that UK food is bland...this is delicious fare, fantastically plated, with awesome sauces and great taste combos. Highly highly recommended.

had a lovely late lunch before going to a festival show. Everything just lovely. I really enjoyed the meal. Staff really friendly and helpful. The lamb was perfect and memorable.

Josh is amazing Friendly staff Amazing food Great vibes

Really enjoyed our experience at The Broughton. The food was fantastic and the cocktails exceptional. Our table all agreed that the Espresso Martini was one of the best martinis we’ve had. Service at The Broughton was incredible as well. Highly recommend.

We saved the Broughton for our last dinner in Edinburgh and we're glad we did. Had lamb, the sea trout, and an artichoke that sounded so interesting that I ordered it, despite not being a vegetarian. Great, friendly service by Declan.

Best roast I've ever had and service great too!

It was fine. Served by a nervous teenager who strived to keep things moving at rocket speed. Meals were good, but nothing memorable. Loads of potential, maybe needs a bit more direction.

We wanted to eat well this evening. So we found this place and it had great reviews. And a Michelin nod too! We were quite early for dinner but they were gracious and seated us. E shared the aisle of Wight Tomato. It was a big heirloom tomato with balsamic marinated baby red onions, on a bed of cheddar cheese. Not bad. The huge tomato was plump, meaty, and juicy. I’m not sure about the cheddar accompaniment. I would have preferred a stracchiatella. But maybe the chef wanted to showcase local cheese. For our mains, we had the boarder lamb with a properly roasted eggplant, crisp potato, and some yogurt on the side infused with some mint. The lamb was juicy and done perfectly. There was a belly portion that was amazingly tender and flavorful. The pork loin was also tender and had marinated apricots to accompany it. There were strips of lacinato kale to contrast with the sweet vinegary sauce. We ordered some Italian Montepulciano to go with our mains. It made for a satisfying meal altogether. Unfortunately, we were too full to have dessert. Another time!

It would be nice if the cooking speed could be faster

The food is delicious, but the serving speed is a bit slow. It is suitable for a date date for couples.

Very delicious food Cosy place Recommended

The lamb knocked my socks off. I was genuinely licking the plate. Great service. Great cocktails.

Great food and atmosphere, we will definitely be back and soon.

Food: 5/5 Service: 4/5 Wow factor: 2/5 Tourist trap: 2/5 Would comeback:Yes

The best Sunday Roast I've ever had. And the place has a very good atmosphere.

My favourite local restaurant. I’ve never been disappointed and the guests I’ve brought have been thrilled. Food is always beautifully prepared and plated. I’ve had everything from their very reasonably priced set menu to a celebratory a la carte feast. Service is great; pleasant and available but not on top of you.

Such an excellent experience the first time, we went back again later in the week. Best meals we had in Edinburgh during our visit. Meals were perfectly prepared. Not over seasoned. The quality of the ingredients stand on their own. This is how food is supposed to taste.

We ate at the Broughton twice during our recent trip to Edinburgh and were thrilled with our meals both times. Service was stellar, the food quality was amazing and the flavor profiles on the dishes were perfectly balanced. On each occasion we enjoyed starters, main dishes, and desserts and walked away full but ready to go back again. The trout was simply perfect, the lamb was tender and well balanced, the pork was amazing, and the artichoke dish was fantastic. We had the rum baba and chocolate delice both times because they were both so good.

for our last night in edinburgh, our party was looking for a good old pub meal. unfortunately, we had not anticipated that england were playing serbia at 7:30pm when we had made a booking at the queens head, and so that turned out to be a non-starter as our table was directly under the speaker which, when we arrived, was blasting out the standard pre-game commentary. unable to hear ourselves or the waiter, and having little interest in the game, we abandoned our booking and wandered the streets around st andrew square. sadly, we arrived at the abbotsford only to find that their kitchen was closed that day. thinking that we were going to be eating sandwiches from tesco for dinner, my wife googled around a bit, and found that the broughton had a table, and could fit us in before the kitchen closed at 8:30pm. experiencing the broughton was an excellent and unexpected find on our last night in edinburgh. the food was exceptional, and our wait staff were young and still very polite and so very hospitable. i could bang on about the food, but the menu is updated regularly, and is seasonal, so just trust that the kitchen is solid, the service is sound, and while the olive trees may not be real, everything else about the broughton is. it might not have your run of the mill pub meal, but we it was so good that the three of us did not care. six thumbs up!!

This restaurant is excellent for a relaxing dinner and cocktails near New Town, Edinburgh. The concierge recommended it at our hotel at InterContinental, the George, and we are so glad that he did! The food, especially the steak dinner for two, was fantastic, and the manager recommended some superb cocktails to accompany our food. Great place! Highly recommend!

The three course meal for £20 was excellent. Freshly and deliciously cooked. In addition, the staff is very friendly and attentive and the restaurant is very cozy and stylishly furnished. Can be recommended without reservation!

We enjoyed our meal there so much we went back a second time. Fresh food and delicious.

Welcoming staff, top service. Great cleanliness and quality. Very good wine. Thank you

Amazing Sunday Roast. Tender meet, buttery carrots, crunchy potatoes and boastful sauce. Also elegant furnished, very attentive statt and welcoming atmosphere.

Amazing food, beautifully presented, evry bite is as good as first.

We are locals and we went on a Thursday, early evening for a casual, midweek supper. What a lovely place and what a warm and friendly welcome from Josh, who clearly loves his job and values his customers. Irene was our waitress and she was extremely helpful, considerate and efficient throughout. We hope we will be lucky enough to have her to serve our table next time we go. The customer experience and level of service was excellent. Irene checked on us regularly and Josh took the time to come over to us at the end of our meal, to ask how we had found everything and to note any feedback. We felt he was genuinely invested in making sure we had a lovely evening. It makes all the difference when you are made to feel like a welcome, valued guest. We had the leek croquettes and shared the sirloin for two, which came with two portions of chips and a Caesar Salad. I had the forced rhubarb dessert and my husband had the lemon madeleines with ice-cream. It was all perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious. The house Prosecco was a particularly lovely one. This place has it just right. We look forward to visiting again very soon.

First visit in Feb 2024 for lunch. Really good and tasty food. Came back a couple of times after for drinks - nice bar. Service is always very friendly. Tartare was great (Feb 2024)

Viande au top (mais quantité modérée), cadre chouette. Le vin Chilien que nous avons choisi nous allait bien. Pour la viande, le Sirloin pour 2 est vraiment top. C'est un budget mais pas devevant. Bon accueil.

Excellent from start to finish. Top 3 of my restaurants ever. Crispy golden focaccia, salted butter, neither too hard nor too soft. Fillet of hake, white butter sauce, perfectly cooked and dressed crunchy broccoli. Vanilla ice cream and Madeleine from another world. Warm, soft, slightly golden madeleines with orange. Quality gastro restaurant with 1 or 2 stars in Paris.

Very nice place, love the decor. Enjoyed the food. Staff was great. I had made reservations before leaving the states and they kept in touch with me. I thought that was a nice touch, making sure I was getting what I wanted. Thanks again!

Cadré idyllique, personnel souriant & professionnel, repas gastronomique succulent et surprenant. Bravo au cuisinier

Great food, very good steak frites and featherblade of beef. It has a stylish interior as a modern pub/fine dining fusion. The service was perfect on my second visit. Would have been nice to see a more interesting non-alcoholic drinks menu to compliment the food. Overall tasted great and fairly good value for money given the quality.

Faultless, best Sunday Lunch I've had outside of London

We went for a family meal to celebrate my mum's 80th. Everything was perfect from being initially greeted as you entered right the way throughout the night. Food was very good, service was friendly, prompt and attentive, prices were reasonable for what you got, really can't fault the place, will be going back,

Great food and ambience as the restaurant and “pub” section are combined - only downside was painfully slow service.

We tried numerous restaurants in the few days we were in Edinburgh, this one was definitely our favorite. The service was impeccable and the food was absolutely delicious. High quality ingredients, meat cooked to perfection and everything perfectly seasoned. Would highly recommend this eatery for a casual night out with delicious food.

Probably one of the best gastropub experiences we have ever had in Scotland. Friendly staff and absolutely delicious plates, would definitely come back. We had the steelhead trout and tortellini which were amazing.

Visited last night and everything was fantastic. A family party of 14 members ranging from 18 to 84. We didn’t have a reservation and the restaurant was busy but they accommodated us without question. The restaurant manager was particularly helpful and attentive. The food was excellent and everyone in the party spoke highly of it. The duck, beef, steak, fish and roasted celeriac were all well received and heartily enjoyed. Can’t recommend The Broughton highly enough and the prices, when considered the quality of the food and service, are exceptional good value. Love this place and will visit now each time I’m back in Edinburgh

Absolutely wonderful. Visiting from Canada this was the best meal we had in Scotland. Everything was so fresh and cooked to perfection!

In this pub, dogs are welcome, not children! Attention to those who would like to dine in this establishment with their children! Contrary to what is indicated on their website (with reference to the Michelin guide), The Broughton is not a restaurant, it is a pub and only a pub where children are prohibited after 8:00 p.m. since this establishment does not have license! LGBTQ+ friendly, Dog friendly but not Child friendly! If you have children, move on!

The place is quite inviting, spacious, and nicely decorated. The service was friendly and attentive. Had a very nice glass of rioja and crab balls as a starter. They were crispy from outside and soft and creamy in the inside. The sauce was nice. But the taste itself was underwhelming. Then came the beef. The ox cheeck was extremely salty. The mash potatoes and the 🥕 were redundant. One thing I really enjoyed was the broccoli.

Don't let the pub-like exterior fool you, this is a fine restaurant, serving accomplished dishes. I was surprised by the small portion sizes, though. There's no indication, or advice to order a side. With that said, the food is exceptional. There just needs to a significant amount more of it, or some expectation setting from the outset.

Great little spot. Tasty noms. Would recommend.

Great service and good atmosphere. The food were all delicious. It lacked a bit of an extra something, but very good comforting food.

Great atmosphere, staff very friendly

Fantastic meal and excellent service. Great vibe. Really tasty local produce. Best smoked haddock dish ever. Waiting staff really friendly and brought three types of white wine for us to taste and choose from. Cannot recommend this bar restaurant highly enough for great atmosphere and food

Classy and tasty but they got our order wrong initially

Seriously good food. We had a wonderful chicken terrine and beautifully cooked venison. The short wine list is well thought out and the service was friendly and helpful. The best meal we had in a week in Edinburgh.

A must-go restaurant for every foodie visiting Edinburgh!

* A note on grades, I rate outwards from three stars. * The Broughton FAR exceeded expectations. Our party made a rookie mistake and didn't make reservations for Sunday roast, leading to a frantic search for a table. The manager at the Broughton squeezed us in early for what turned out to be one of the best meals we had in Edinburgh. Both the lamb and beef roasts were excellent, as were the drinks and desserts. Definitely worth a visit, just reserve in advance.

Arrived to an extremely warm welcome, and the service was really professional and friendly throughout the evening. The restaurant has a lovely vibe, and the food was excellent. My first visit but I will definitely be back.

A little underwhelming on a Sunday. Bit too pushy. Food so so for the price. Try the other restaurants on Broughton Street first.

Burrata with figs and pistachios was phenomenal. Really nice place.

The Broughton is one of the Broughton Street neighbourhood’s most recent editions, joining the street in 2019. It is a combined pub/restaurant and it has featured in the Michelin Guide for the past three years in a row. We had drinks, followed by dinner with wine. The quality of food was good and I recommend the slow-cooked Beef Feather Blade main course - it was yummy! The staff were attentive without being intrusive and overall, we had a very enjoyable evening.

Really lovely little spot, the staff were wonderful! Didn't have food but definitely will!

The Sunday roast is excellent, as is the normal a la carte menu

Nice pub vibe, but with high class food!

Really pleased we went here for dinner. Based on recommendation of a local. The food was excellent and the beer was very good too. I had a crab dish mixed with apple and celeriac to start. My wife had the salmon and said it was great. For main I had plaice and it was really good. The dessert was great too. Overall this is a great gastro pub and well worth the visit.

Excellent service and the best gnocchi I had for a while. All members of staff were absolutely amazing and with the greatest smile. Very lovely environment to be in.

We were here for some drinks and snacks on an evening during the week. The atmosphere was lovely, the staff very kind. Some changes to our drinks where made without hesitation. The cheeseplate met our expectations. We didn't have any "large" foods. Pricing for the Items is within an usual range. Would definetely go there again.

I enjoyed my meal here. The service started a little spotty but improved. Nice atmosphere. Food was very good. I had the confit duck terrine to start, very good. I then had the special, a pork dish. It was very good. also.

Lovely food, fantastic service and the best music playlist I've heard in a while. The starters were particularly lovely! Good cocktail selection too. Always a bonus!

Really friendly staff, great atmosphere . Can't comment on the food as we just went in for cocktails. Moscow Mule was spot on.

Disappointing and overpriced. We used to go to the Broughton quite regularly and recommended it to friends as, although it was always on the pricey side, we felt it was worth it for the quality of food and the service. However, today I was very disappointed. I’m vegetarian and the only main course option was roasted courgette. We waited 40 minutes for our food although we were literally the only customers in the restaurant. My dish consisted of one very small courgette cut in half and served with a couple of courgette ribbons, 3 small dollops of dips, 2 cherry tomatoes cut in half and two green olives cut into slices. It was totally insubstantial and not at all filling. The taste was also quite bland. I found it very overpriced at £18. My husband had his usual feather blade beef which he enjoyed and the service remained good. However, my negative opinion is not based only on today’s visit but also on several other visits over the past year. Gradually, over this period, every dish I liked was removed from the menu. It started with the disappearance of the chocolate délice, which was quickly followed by the leek and cheese croquettes and the pearl barley risotto and then today I discovered the sticky toffee pudding had gone. When I mentioned this to the waiter he said that many customers were lamenting its loss and it might be brought back in November. I cannot understand why dishes which are so popular with customers are removed. I do appreciate the need for change and innovation and also accept that taste is very subjective. This is why, although I have not enjoyed any of the vegetarian options since the risotto, I have not left any bad reviews and have continued to try what was on offer. However, today the lack of substance to the vegetarian dish, coupled with its price, has propelled me to action. I do hope that the chef will take note of these comments and significantly improve the vegetarian option in the future.

Really busy and it's easy to see why. Great selection of drinks and the food was really delicious. Highly recommend.

Came in for one drink, ended up staying for a couple more rounds and dinner. Excellent service! It got busy as it got late (Saturday night) but everyone was so lovely regardless of that, and we truly appreciated that having worked in hospitality. Cheers! We live around the corner- our new go-to place! P.s. everyone was lovely, but the person serving us most often (tall, blond braided ponytail) was so lovely!

Absolute gem of a restaurant, lovely food and great place to stop and have a drink! Thank you to Sophie, what fantastic service with a smile, will definitely return!

Amazing place to get a drink, lovely Tiramisu! Thank you to Sophie, what a wonderful service you brought to our evening!

Amazing drinks and tiramisu, very cozy atmosphere. We were served by Sophie today, absolutely delightful, kind and efficient service. An absolute pleasure, would return any time.

We made an impromptu visit this afternoon (Saturday 9th September) without a booking. Greeted by Josh who explained we had arrived towards the end of the brunch menu and the kitchen was about to switch menus and gave us the opportunity to have either. We opted for brunch. We both ordered The Broughton Breakfast and all I can say is wow. Visually, it looked like a good breakfast but once we started eating we couldn’t get over how great every single little element was. It’s not often we take a second to stop eating and chat about how great a tomato tastes!! The coffee was also excellent, I’d go as far to say probably the best Cappucino I’ve had in Scotland, and I’ve had my fair share. All washed down with a lovely glass of Chilean Chardonnay. Josh made sure to check on us and even offered to switch down the music for our sleeping toddler, nothing seemed too much to ask. Also served by a female waitress who was also great but didn’t catch her name. Food, Drink, Service and Venue all a firm 10/10. We will definitely return.

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From the moment we made our restaurant reservations online, The Broughton in Edinburgh promised an unforgettable dining experience—and it certainly delivered. The charming atmosphere coupled with mouth-watering dishes made for an exceptional evening out. The stylish yet cozy setting immediately welcomes you, creating the perfect ambience for a night with family or friends. The decor strikes a fine balance between modern elegance and traditional comfort, setting the tone for a memorable meal. Service was attentive without being intrusive. The staff clearly know their menu well and were more than happy to offer recommendations, ensuring a smooth dining experience from start to finish. The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the food. I opted for the Slow-cooked Beef Feather Blade accompanied by roast garlic mash and roasted courgette. The beef was a marvel—cooked to perfection, it melted in the mouth, and the accompanying jus added just the right amount of zest. The mash was nothing short of amazing. Creamy and rich, it stands as some of the best mashed potato I've ever had. This dish wasn't just a meal; it was a comforting reminder of family favorites, yet elevated to a whole new level. We split two desserts, and they were equally stunning. The Vanilla Pannacotta with Scottish strawberry and doughnut was a delightful dance of textures and flavors. The Scottish Raspberry Mille-Feuille with peach sorbet was equally divine, providing the perfect sweet end to a fantastic meal. The Broughton lives up to the hype, delivering an extraordinary dining experience that combines the homeliness of traditional food with the elegance of fine dining. Do yourself a favor and book a table here. You won't be disappointed.

My vegetarian girlfriend remarked on the lack of substance to the one veggie main, but enjoyed the starter and dessert. However on my carnivorous part: the service was friendly and fast; food was creative and solid; the restaurant was smart yet cozy. Wonderful time considerd, highly recommend to the non veggie. (4 stars on service due to the slightly slow taking of our bill, beyond that it was wonderful 😊 )

A fabulous and memorable meal to end our stay in Edinburgh. Highly recommend.

Welcoming staff with tasty food and drink.

Nous y sommes allés pour un dîner et le sunday roast et ce fut chaque fois un délice !

We happened upon a gem in this Michelin Honors rated restaurant. Without a reservation, we were welcomed on a Wednesday evening, which made our day. Within a 4-block walk from our Premier Inn hotel, we happened upon this restaurant and were most grateful for the drinks and food were outstanding. I had a haddock, spinach and potato dinner and my wife had a burrata and olives appetizer which was enough for her meal. My Hendricks gin and Fever Tree seltzer was the perfect accompaniment to my meal. Thank you, Josh, for accommodating us.

The Sunday Roast was delightful! Dogs are allowed, but only at the bar area. Ours had a nice snooze.

It's a restaurant more than a bar. Food was delicious. Service was excellent. Ambience was quite relaxed. Recommended

A very good pub and restaurant with excellent staff.

Family visit to The Broughton on a Sunday afternoon for their fabulous roast. We have ordered a few starters to share between us. All were delicious and beautifully presented. All of us went for a roast dinner (chicken and beef) the meat was tender and all trimmings tasty. We have really enjoyed the atmosphere and friendly service too.

Seven of us went for a Sunday lunch. We all had the roast beef which was lovely. Portions about right overall. Service very good. About £50 a head all in, including service charge: we had mains and desserts, and drinks, including two bottles of fizz. We'll be back.

Steak was cooked to perfection. The pepper sauce was delicious and the staff were friendly.

I booked for last Saturday night meal with visiting family. The experience was excellent. Great welcome, friendly service, and the food was really great - well cooked and presented. Definitely will be back.

We love the Broughton! They were so welcoming and kind. It was a busy Friday night but we found a space at the bar. Ordered amazing burger-great quality food and sticky toffee pudding. Declan, I believe, was the bartender and he was very helpful and fun to talk to-discussing whiskey and other topics. I would go weekly if I lived there!

By far the best Sunday roast I've ever had in my life, and the service is immaculate. Very well impressed!!

We had a delicious breakfast. The place where we been seated was the best! Comfortable, open but felt private at the same time. Our waiter was amazing! He was friendly and cheerful. Food was delicious and the drinks were yummy too. 10/10 would recommend and definitely would go back to the place!!

I visited this restaurant with my girlfriend based on it's good reviews and it did not disappoint - not even close! We were greeted with such a walk welcome before being taken to a great table. The restaurant was decorated very tastefully and you could instantly feel a great atmosphere - complemented by some feel good music in the background. Each dish we got was flavoured and cooked to perfection. Hats off to the chefs and the floor staff - this place is amazing and I would recommend to anyone!

Myself, my wife and another couple stayed in an apartment on Broughton Street and absolutely loved the atmosphere of the area which was summed up nicely by the staff and ambience at this lovely bar / restaurant. We had lunch one day which was warm and filling and had a few late drinks / cocktails on the evening. The staff/ management were attentive, knowledgable and good fun. We look forward to returning soon and enjoyed this type of bar more than the commercial ones on Rose Street etc. John 👍👍👍👍👏👏👏