The Painted Rooster in Edinburgh, City of

The food is immaculate. The staff are so lovely and welcoming and the scenery is lovely. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who is out for a trip in Edinburgh. Also the music is fire, this is written by a kid BTW so that is a compliment, and my mum loved it too. Definitely recommend, give it six stars if I could.

I don't understand all the positive reviews. The waitresses were very slow and the dishes very simple and much too expensive for what it was...

We came here just by chance after our visit to Dean Village and were pleasantly surprised. In the upper part there is a small room with tables, but when you go downstairs you only see the actual café. The whole thing is in a basement, but it's so nicely decorated that you don't even notice it. The cappuccino was great and I ate what I consider to be the tastiest scons in Edinburgh. Class!

This establishment reconciled me with sandwiches. Copious with quality products, they are very good. Cozy place full of charm.

Wat een gezellige plek en leuk ingericht . Beetje verstopt maar zeker de moeite waard. Heerlijk zondagochtend ontbijt

Small busy place. Great selection of breakfast options. The best poached eggs we’ve had. Haggis was amazing too. Really enjoyed my breakfast. Great service too.

Had a delicious breakfast at this hidden gem in Edinburgh.

This American boy is beyond happy. Incredible top to bottom, left to right. The sweetest service ever. The best Americano I’ve had in this country. Portions just like America. The cooks are superb. The food was so fresh. Cooked so perfectly. Sian is so adorable and sweet and really makes you feel so welcomed. Amy is also such an absolute Gem and lovely human. I would 100% suggest visiting this location.

Really cozy surroundings, good food and nice staff. We had the loaded fries with vegetables which was highly recommendable, and the orders of other guests looked quite delicious as well.

All good places have some bad reviews. This is the one for this restaurant. We got to the restaurant and the waitress with the short hair took one look at us and said there was a 40 min wait and gave us an annoyed look like we should leave. She looked extra annoyed that we decided to wait. Literally 5 minutes later, a table opened and we were sat by a different waitress. 10 minutes after that there were at least 3 open tables. The same short haired waitress took our order. 50 minutes later, the short haired waitress comes over and said that there had been a screw up and that our order had somehow been lost. She had to retake our order and literally had to write it down again. Except this time , even though at least a third of the menu is grilled chicken items, and their name is the painted rooster, they had no more chicken. We ended up with a Ruben and a burger. The only saving grace to what had up until this point been one of the worst experiences of our lives was the food was really good. The waitress with the longer hair who originally sat us did apologize and she took 10% off the bill. As my wife is Asian and I look Irish, maybe she was prejudice. It certainly appeared so, but I can only speculate why she treated us so horribly.

It is situated close to Dean Village and St Mary's Cathedral. The place is small but very pleasant, you have to go down some stairs to access the room, where we were served very quickly. The staff is very attentive and friendly and explained the dishes and the different options on the menu to us. We ordered a No 5 in Toast and some Pierogi (typical Polish dish) and it was very good.

Cute small place that serves amazing hot breakfast. Had the roll with scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage. Unbelievable!

Sehr nettes, kleines Lokal im Untergeschoss. Sehr schön und mit Liebe eingerichtet. In unserer Sitzecke viele Bilder von Hähnen oder Hühnern. Das Essen war hat toll geschmeckt und das Personal war sehr aufmerksam und freundlich.

Yummy avocado smash with sourdough toast, poached eggs, hashbrowns and sautéed spinach with mushrooms. Sweet servers aim to please at this quaint off the beaten path gem!

A really nice and cosy place! The food is simply great, tasty and served in large portion! A place to recommend 😋

The prices make this place not worth it at all. The food is good, but way too expensive. The craziest thing I saw on their menu was two slices of toast for £3.5. If you go here, expect to spend minimum £20 per person for a decent meal that won’t leave you hungry after. The atmosphere is also meh, it’s in a basement and feels claustrophobic especially when the place is packed.

Excellent breakfast Nice cozy establishment Great service My second visit here

A very cute little restaurant. You don't expect the cozy atmosphere with a good playlist when you stand outside. The food is good and you get a lot for what you pay. Free feminine hygiene products in the bathroom adds a 6th star for me.

The coffee and food were delicious. All the staff were friendly and welcoming.

Expensive for the size of the portions and quality of food received. Has a 10% service charge and usually happy to pay but service unfriendly and told to go fill our own water cups at dispenser. Offered nachos as side but it is only corn chips.

Excellent food, very kind staff, welcoming and special atmosphere

Super cute restaurant. Had a good breakfast and they had customizable vegan options. Ambient is cozy and cute, the decor is fun and the service is very friendly and quick. Would recommend for a hearty breakfast.

Ordered a soup which was served with one slice of bread- mine had been one closer to the end of the loaf so was closer to half a slice of bread so it might have been nice to get two smaller bits. In saying that the chicken noodle soup was just what I needed, and a decent bowlful, also points for having some great polish food options on offer too ! Coming from a local I think there are other cafes/deli’s in the area that I’d recommend over The Painted Rooster despite its overall high reviews, due to the general price point of the menu (£11 for cheese on toast) and claustrophobic basement seating which wasn’t particularly warm. It has the culinary charm of a small village cafe with good simple food but beware of the big city bill !! Also noted that the menu inside the front door didn’t seem to have prices on it -slightly misleading.

Quaint cafe for breakfast or lunch at anytime. Nice change of pace from the touristy restaurants. Excellent food and relaxing atmosphere. It’s in a basement but well lit and welcoming. We had a couple different breakfasts…three different breakfast rolls, a croissant and some drinks…all very good. Would definitely come back.

Great breakfast. Very personable staff. Not a large restaurant, so plan accordingly.

This place is a gem. My boyfriend and I stumbled upon this place by accident and we were not disappointed. The food, the vibe, the service is top notch.

Had an amazing breakfast/brunch. Great food, very kind staff and a nice rooster-theme overall. Side note: subtle music in the backround was bangers only

Had the best breakfast I Scotland here! Menu is surprisingly large, food portions are very large & everything was very tasty. Service was excellent, attentive , friendly & they wanted to please. One server by the name of Amy was delightful, a young college student working towards a degree in math/econ. We wish her well. This place actually had siracha, my fave condiment! Will definitely return my next trip to Edinburgh !

My son lived in Edinburgh for a couple years while pursuing his Masters and insisted on taking me to this little place. It was the best food experience I had, not only in Edinburgh but all ok the UK!

Went here on a Google Maps recommendation and was not disappointed. We had the lentil soup, pierogi and chicken wrap. Great waitress service and even though they were full, it didn't take long to arrive

Great service and fabulous food. Great for breakfast and wonderful menu. Will visit again next time I'm in Edinburgh. Thanks!

We were about to visit the nearby Make Believe and had to feed our babies somewhere, as unfortunately the other place doesn’t allow bringing baby food in. Thank you very much to the lovely staff at the Painted Rooster who provided us with two high chairs, took our order at the table and were very understanding with some baby food ending up underneath the table 🙈 We only had some drinks as unfortunately there weren’t many cakes that would be both gluten and dairy free but we would love to come again and try more dishes properly! Matcha latte with oat milk was decent.

Was staying in the Dean Village on a short family weekend break. Was looking for a nearby spot to have some Breakfast and spotted The Painted Rooster. Its a cracking little kitsch spot for breakfast, lunch, coffee, cake etc. It surpassed expectations from the quality of food, presentation and value. Well worth a visit. My new #1 cafe spot in Auld Reekie.

Little portions and expensive, my salmon eggs benedict had almost no salmon and surely no hollandaise… “Big” chicken salad at £14,90 with 2 micro pieces of chicken! Very convenient for them, not for the customers

Fairly generic hipster cafe in a basement in the west-end. Very poor ventilation made for an uncomfortable time, we were just sweating it was so warm in there. Went because of the high ratings and proximity to our hotel. Nothing was disappointing and nothing was exceptional.

A hidden gem! The ambiance was cozy and welcoming, food selection expansive, and the mint, cucumber, lemon water was a brilliant touch. Definitely try the pierogis!

Un lieu très agréable et original Tout est frais et cuisiné à la minute L équipe est sympathique et chaleureuse Une vraie découverte que je recommande

Absolutely delicious food! We had the morning booster and some pastries. I would definitely recommend eating at The Painted Rooster.

We stopped in for a late breakfast, and I really appreciated the choose-your-own-breakfast option. Usually there are a few things I'm excited about, and a few things I'm indifferent about, but this was a chance to get only the exciting bits! When it came out, the presentation was definitely a step up from a lot of similar places we've tried, which was a fun surprise. The food was good, and the service was sparse but friendly. My only negative point was the windowless basement location, since it happened to be a beautiful day outside. There were a few people sitting outside when we arrived, so we probably could have asked about that if it mattered more.

As we went from Dean’s Village to Edinburgh City Centre… we came across this place. This place looks very small in the outside but has tables in the underground. The food was very good and it has an All Day Breakfast Menu. It has a cosy vibe.

Lovely and friendly staff , cozy atmosphere lovely Polish soup served in bread. Fresh and crispy , very tasty coffee and lovely decorations lots of lovely paintings on the walls. Good menu lots of options to choose from also vegetarian friendly. Thank you for having us.

Cozy Polish restaurant which serve cheese sandwiches, eggs, burgers and pierogi (dumplings). Main area in the basement, outdoor seating available. Poached eggs and a grill cheese toast were good, but two poached eggs on a toasted bread with nothing else for 9,5 pounds seemed pricey. Big meals like pierogi and bacon sandwiches around 15 pounds. There is breakfast menu, and lunch starts at noon - then you can order everything - breakfast, burgers, etc. They serve alcohol, too.

Do yourself a favor and eat here. Everything we had was not only incredibly delicious, but beautifully presented. Staff was friendly and helpful and the location was decorated very cutely. Highly recommend.

We actually just wanted a coffee but ended up having lunch there. I love the all-day breakfast and the huge variety of options (meaty, vegetarian and vegan, even vegan haggis!). It was hard to decide. It's cool that a build your own breakfast is offered so you can get all the things you like specifically. The shop is bigger than it looked at first which was surprising, but it was really cozy

Well worth it! Good stuff, great choice of music and great food! Next time in Edinburgh definitely coming back.

Highly recommend this breakfast/lunch spot. The food and service were fantastic!

Fantastic food and very friendly staff! We loved eating here during our time in Edinburgh.

Had a fantastic breakfast at the painted rooster. Very tasty with a great price. Staff was excellent as was the food. Highly recommend.

Downstairs, quality food in laid back setting. A little pricey. Could have split one.

Really very nice and delicious. Very warm welcome, very nice and warm atmosphere. The Rooster burger is delicious!

Everything was perfect, Very clean, very delicious, Very delicious and tasty Thanks Filiz

Cozy, welcoming little spot with rooster decor everywhere, serving up home-cooked pierogis. The pierogis were excellent but my favorite was the cottage cheese and potato variety.

Very nice restaurant. We came across it by chance and we were not disappointed! The decor is nice, the people who work are very nice and we ate well!

Unfortunately, our impression wasn't quite as nice. Unfortunately, the burger patty wasn't nearly cooked through, so we had stomach problems afterwards. In addition, the price-performance ratio was unfortunately not good. Unfortunately, we had to ask for the bill several times before we went to the counter to pay. The fries were good.

The food here is so filling and fresh! Highly recommend this spot for a full Scottish brekkie! Marta and Torey, our servers, were spot on with their recommendations and were super helpful, and quick with our orders.

Good food, good service in a neat atmosphere

It Was really perfect, nice food, good ingrédient, tasty and well served. Good if you are starving :) Thank's also for the service. Sad to not live in this city just for this restaurant XD Hope you the Best !

Superb breakfast in a great atmosphere!

My go-to spot for Brunch in Edinburgh. Great food, quirky location. 0nly criticism is the coffee is ok, an afternoon of barista training and it would be perfect.

Quaint farmhouse style with roosters everywhere. After walking down an old staircase you arrive in this low ceiling culinary beauty. I ordered the smaller salmon and avocado toast. I don’t remember the name of the item, but it was on the bottom right of the menu. An absolutely fantastic meal at the right portion size before I explore Edinburgh. The avocado was ripe and creamy, salmon fresh and smooth, and a perfect poached egg. The horseradish sauce and pickled red onions added a little zing that brightened up the dish. And the service - spectacular! Just the right amount of attention and always happy. Thanks for a great experience!

Great place to brunch, we had a big brunch there and it was delicious! We definitely come back :)

Food and staff are wonderful. Recommended

A very nice place with good food! A little small but warm place, we were well received there with our 2 dogs

Great food, quality of dishes at a very high level. High quality ingredients

Recommendation! Try the "Chroque Madame" if you like a lot of cheese. Lovely service

A great find on our first morning and then visited for breakfast each day of our 3 night stay. Food was delicious and staff are very friendly. If we visit again we’d definitely go back.

standard cafe fare with basic pastries but polish pastries (malenkas) and tray bakes were outstanding and tasted homemade. The dining space was mostly underground and none of the rooms had any windows so slightly claustrophobic.

Cake caramel brownies excellent !

We started and finished our mini break with wonderful breakfasts at the Painted Rooster. the food is amazing and excellently presented and the staff are welcoming and friendly. Highly recommended.

Brunch was very very good. We had eggs Benedict and the club sandwich, both of which really hit the spot.

Nice little coffee with great breakfast and delicious cakes. Recommendation: Eggs Benedict and the Cinnamon Bun (let it warm up!). As the name suggests, the theme is “rooster” and everything is decorated accordingly.

Morning booster is great! Poached eggs boiled to perfection , spinach and mushrooms delicious . Only minus apple juice is in fact from a bottle , not freshly squeezed - as almost everywhere in the UK however ..

We came for some breakfast and ended up getting the 3 piece breakfast roll. It was possibly the nicest I’ve ever had. We were visiting from Manchester to view places to live due to relocation and we’ve managed to rent a property just over the road. We will definitely be returning!

Just arrived in Edinburgh, and needed a good meal to get us started. Found this little gem just across the road from our apartment. Very friendly staff! (Torri ?), fun decor, and really delicious food in AMPLE servings. Will definitely return.

Very cute place but hard to sit well, the space is limited but it's okay. Food was also okay, I expected something I couldn't cook at home. Maybe I should've ordered something else.

We ate here for a few days and it was our best choice, the prices are only a little higher than in other places but here they do not charge a service charge without asking, which is the case in most places in Edinburgh, The food is great, fresh, made of good ingredients, friendly service and wonderful coffee. We are people who like good and healthy food and that's what we got here. We will definitely come back6

Had breakfast here. Waiters were kind and quick but the food isn't that great and damn expensive for the quality. I understand prices are higher nowadays but there are many places in the city where you can get better quality, more interesting food for less.

Breakfast with family before leaving Edinburgh. We chose the place based on the reviews and we were delighted! Very friendly staff, hearty and delicious dishes. The equivalent of €95 for 4. If you want to enjoy a good breakfast, go for it!

We dropped in for a cooked breakfast. Beware the high prices. The menu by the road shows no prices. You only start to realise how much this is going to cost you after you sit down. Two breakfasts and three coffees came to just under FIFTY POUNDS. The food was alright and the coffee was very good but I won't hurry back.

Hidden little gem for breakfast or lunch. Went for the haggis w/ poached eggs. Good choice. Nice staff and good music choice btw.

Coffee was very average. Flat white was far from being a flat white. Scrambled eggs shouldn’t be scrambled on a pan but before touching it. Prices are expensive. 4£ for flat white? I’m sorry I live in London and I’m a barista, never saw a price like that.

Great food, nice people, awesome experience

lovely little find on way back from Dean village. quaint hidden gem lovely place friendly service. stopped for hot chocolate and a cake. well worth a visit good choice of menu

Enjoyed breakfast at the painted rooster on Sunday morning (opens at 9am) The service was very friendly, and attentive Food was delicious with lots of choice Breakfast bap (pictured) with three fillings £8 something) good sausages Would recommend.

Slightly disappointed 😞 Felt we were an inconvenience , staff not very welcoming 😕 Latte wasn't great it was bitter Nearly £9.00 for a large latte and a can of Coke! Didn't order lunch as we felt like an inconvenience and just wanted to leave. It's a shame as cafe quite quirky

Over all good experience. Cute decor. Nice food. Would visit again.

Truly excellent cafe, breakfast, lunch, coffee are all brilliant. Another example of my rule that places hidden away in basements or upstairs are generally good.

Great freshly cooked breakfast with friendly staff and a quaint restaurant. You will love the food here

Went for coffee and it was nice Carrot cake was slightly dry but still tasty

3 fois en 2 jours, c'est dire si on a aimé. L'accueil au top, les petits déj et les bagels délicieux. Le cadre est cosy avec une petite musique de fond pour un réveil en douceur. Belle découverte !

Great fresh food, with a super friendly staff and atmosphere. Bread, pastries and pierogis were all fantastic

Our favourite place to visit for breakfast when in Edinburgh. Great selection of food served by nice staff in a place with a good vibe

Great little place. Excellent salmon and soft cheese bagel, Zerek soup and lentils soup, very prompt attention of service. Small but highly recommended

Perfect spot after visiting Stockbridge and Dean Village. Wonderful selection of breakfast, lunch and desserts.

Absolutely LOVED this place for brunch! Incredible menu for all dietary requirements, food , coffee, baked treats all delicious 🤤 I wish it was my local but if I return to Edinburgh I'll definitely come here. Emma was so helpful considering our party of 5 had various dietary requirements. It's a cute cosy atmosphere Thank you a lovely experience 💗

Probably one of the most delicious breakfasts and coffee I have had in Edinburgh. Have gone with my family multiple times during our trip. Would give 20 out if 10.

Such great breakfast, one of the best places I have ever tried. The homemade soup is so delicious! The club sandwitch is another level, and the grilled cheese, Scottish breakfast, can not recommend more. The price is slightly on the higher end. But well worth it! I would definitely keep coming back.

Small and quaint with great service and delicious cakes/breakfasts. Loved it. We will be back! Sausages were delicious which is always the mark of a place using quality produce. Coffees were great too. ☺️

Went for breakfast. The place was cosy and service friendly. Although breakfast was nice it was very expensive. Poached eggs and scrambled eggs on toast with 2 coffees was over £30 and only one slice of toast for each dish -for that price there should be two slices! Overall nice but food nothing special.

Given under cooked food and because I asked to be cooked again staff were rude