The Pompadour by Galvin in Edinburgh, City of

We had an amazing evening with an absolutely delicious tasting menu. Utterly perfect.

Beyond exceptional. My only regret is having to leave. Had the tasting menu. The food, presentation, service, views and dining room were a sensory delight I've not felt in other restaurants. I was worried it would be a bit stuffy or I wouldn't be smart enough but other diners were in jeans so wear what you want. Service was friendly and unpretentious.

£220 a head in a restaurant with no table cloths. Seating okay but they should be more comfortable for tasting menus. Wines spot on. Lovely staff. Wife enjoyed it. I wouldnt recommend to others. Better restaurants at better price in the town. Bring back table cloths!!!

Food was generally of a high standard, however the service was extremely slow and the kitchen could not handle an almost full house. As a result, multiple courses arrived late and some had to be sent back as were cold. Some tables had even left during the sitting. Therefore took about five hours to able to do all the courses. Edit: restaurant said would contact me days ago, but have not yet. Very disappointed.

First class experience dining at the Pompadour last night. Brilliant, high quality food, beautifully presented with well matched wines. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. I would highly recommend and will most definitely be back soon.

For one of Edinburgh's finest rooms, whoever thought of lifting the carpets, putting an old boat in along with Ikea style furniture, and painting fish on the windows, really doesn't get it. Food and service are ok.

I couldn't rate this experience highly enough. The food was outstanding, staff couldn't be friendlier and I felt so at home. The wine recommended was also very good. If you want bro treat yourself od highly recommend this 👌

A great place for a dinner out with great service, fantastic food in a nice spacious setting. Recommendable!

**comfirmed restaurants was closing not long after our visit and now the service makes sense**We had a super dinner, the food was excellent but... but, the service was not good. 4 if not 5 wait people served us, we had to ask for our wine to be topped up, water etc. Crumbs were not cleared from table etc. Not what we'd expect at fine dining & that price point.It appeared to us that the maitre d was off, everything was just slightly off.

This iconic 95 year old restaurant is amazing! I am so sad it is closing! Ate there Friday night. It was the best seven course tasting I have ever had. I am a vegetarian so usually a tasting menu is terrible for me. Usually chefs throw it together for vegetarians. Not here. My tasting was just as perfectly planned and designed as my meat eating friend’s was. The food was incredible. The service impeccable. The atmosphere was just beautiful. An old world gem. Unfortunately now closing for probably another dumb trendy fusion thing. This is a big loss for the Caledonian. This was an experience I will never forget.

Loved this iconic restaurant - so sorry its closing. It had such elegance, not in the least intimidating, always so comfortable. Such a pity. But please don't change Peacock Alley, wonderful to sit and lusten to jazz and sip a Cosmopolitan.

Iconic hotel dining, and not my usual choice, but nonetheless very good food. If you are interested in a "grand" night out , this is a good place.

My wife and I had my birthday dinner here - 7 course taster menu, with paired wines.The room is stunning, albeit a little formal for groups of friends. More a couples place.Service was excellent, particularly the sommelier, Gwen. The food service was really quick at the start, but massively slowed as the courses progressed.Food was terrific. First class.

60 years ago my parents had their wedding reception in what was known then as The Caledonian Hotel. We went for a taster dinner with paired wines. The whole night was super from the amusee bouche to the last drop of souffle. Staff were great telling us about each course and the wine but not crowding us. Special mention to Gwen who was so knowledgeable and conveyed this in a very friendly and easy manner. Thank you all.

We dined here on New Years eve. Service was impeccable, and the food was consistently very high quality. The amuse bouche particularly impressive. The service slightly slowed down when the restaurant started to get busy, but overall a very good meal. I would happily return.

Tried the set taster menuFood was good but service slowWine waiter. Tends to argue and does not like getting stock from other restaurants in the building Beware they only hold one bottle of the good stuff

At the Waldorf Astoria in Edinburgh Scotland my sisters and I found a gem of of a French restaurant. This is where my sisters treated me to one of the best French restaurant outside France. Happy Birthday indeed and at 66 I agreed to celebrate and were more than pleased.

Visited with a voucher that we got from friends. What a treat. We had the 7 course tasting menu and every course was amazing. The canapés and bread were also lovely. Would recommend as a special treat.

Cadre unique et convivial. Excellent repas où nous découvrons des saveurs particulières élaborées par un chef qui exprime sa passion dans chaque plat, un régal... le service très professionnel est à la fois discret et très prévenant. Le maître d’hôtel met à cœur que rien ne manque et est très attentionné.

This was our first visit to The Pompadour restaurant located in the Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian, as it is known to long time Edinburgh residents. The restaurant is centrally located at the west end of Princes Street. We went with another couple and had the tasting menu with wine pairings. At the outset we had a glass of champagne and canapés in the kitchen where we met head chef Daniel Ashmore. Daniel was very welcoming and we had a nice chat about his background and the ingredients in the canapés. The dining room is very spacious and perhaps reflects its location as a hotel dining room rather than as a stand alone destination. A picture of our menu is below together with some of the courses. Service was very good with the wait staff and sommelier providing great descriptions of what we were eating and drinking. All of the food was very tasty and was for the most part classically prepared. Particular highlights were the Lindisfarne Oyster, the tartare halibut and the venison loin. Although it does not have a Michelin Star it is certainly on a par with those in Edinburgh that do. Recommended for special occasions.

Nous avons dîné dans un cadre magnifique en plein cœur d'Edimbourg. La décoration est soignée, les plats sont excellents et le personnel est à vos petits soins pour vous faire passer un moment inoubliable. Une adresse que nous ne pouvons que recommander!

I flew to Edinburgh with my husband and in laws and booked the restaurant as a surprise Xmas treat for my in laws. We had the 7 course tasting menu with the paired wine and I cannot describe how amazing it was. The food was fantastic with an explosion of flavours in every bite and I would like to thank Jake Hassell sous chef for his wonderful Duck dish which was beyond words. Gwen the sommelier was extremely knowledgable and each wine complemented every dish which she poured with a great sense of humour. The night from start to finish was an experience that will not be forgotten. Thank you all.

I visited the Pompadour with my family and we decided to go for the 7 course surprise menù, from the welcome canapés till the petit fours everything was absolutely amazing. We had an unforgettable meal and the service was impeccable

Had a lovely window seat, ate from a la cart menu. The food was beautiful and every course served with care and detail. Restaurant was busy but this did not affect service. Will definitely return.

La cena è iniziata con una deliziosa canapè di cui ancora degusto il delizioso sapore delle prelibatezze servite con estrema cordialità dal personale di sala.

We visited Pompadour yesterday: the menu was inspiring, the food was excellent and the service was exemplary. There was the right amount of time between each course. The staff were discreet and extremely good at looking after us without being invasive. They displayed a very professional caring attitude throughout the evening.

After our lovely time in Peacock Alley we headed up to Pompadour for a truly tasting experience! We decided to go for the tasting menu and I had the vegetarian one as I'm extremely difficult to please! All of the dishes were excellent but some were really amazing! Some of the best food the family had ever tasted (they had the normal tasting menu) was the comments after each course. My daughter is gluten and lactose intolerant and the chefs went out of there way to ensure she could enjoy the tasting menu as much as we did. Gwen looked after us and did the paired wines. Gwen was very knowledgable, always happy to receive feedback on the wines and with such a great personality, she made our night. Guilia was also extremely helpful and friendly. An amazing birthday night with family that gave us lots of memories to take home.

My husband and I came here to try the tasting menu as we heard so much about it from friends of ours!! From arriving at the door to saying goodbye at the end the evening was just perfect.

1st class service staff very professional and diligent food was excellent sweet to die for could have done with boiled potatoes with main corse.would highly recommend and we will definitely go back

The Pompadour restaurant has an air of beauty. The service was interactive but not invasive. The staff new the food and wines really well, which added to the dining experience. We had the 3-course menu with matching wines. We left feeling well satisfied. Thank you.

Long program is the 7 courses tasting menu which is actually 9 rounds plus the bread and butter. Started with the amuse bouche at the bar with stunning veiw. Than we had the pea bevaroise , a halibut tartare and the veals sweatbread. The flavours the textures and presentations are just superb. Followed by the wine menu is a complete story. Loved the cod and the bees variation as well, make sure you don’t miss the cheese plate with the Port wine and ask for an extra pickled walnut. Never forget the taste. The blackberry souffle is super light and the ice cream is sharp. I don’t really know which was better, the pistacchios dessert or the last dish. Congratulation for the kitchen , fantastic combinations everything came in time. The waiters were professionals the service was perfect. Thank you Michele for the coordination and thank you for Gwen for the brilliant wines. Everybody was on top this evening. Warmly recommended.

Food was exquisite. We went with an itison offer which included a bottle to share. The sommelier opened the bottle in front of us, put the nearly full bottle in an ice bucket , then we had to wait a long time to get a refill which came from another bottle. After three very slim topups, we were told the bottle was finished... through the evening we were made to feel third class citizens:staff knew we were on itison offer. At one point a loud table of six had three staff around them to the detriment of the other tables in the room. Staff were embarrassingly disjointed with the sommelier clearing tables etc. Five staff in the restaurant for around twenty-five clients should create a much better service. With experience in this industry it was very disappointing and I did not realise that the bottle to share would be to share with other tables...

Was it really necessary to remind us something like 6 times about our booking- by landline, and email?

I highly recommend this restaurant. It’s located in the Catalonian Hotel and offers wonderful views of the castle. The Chef’s tasting menu with wine pairings if very good and we’ve had tasting menus all over the world; this was one of our favorites. The staff are very professional and friendly and knowledgeable about the wines they served. This is definitely a restaurant to which we will return when we are in Edinburgh again.

Each time I come I am amazed that it just gets better, hardly possible as the food is perfection, as is the service and whole dining experience. Not to be missed, and in the heart of Edinburgh with views to the Castle! Looking forward to the next visit and more delicious food.

We thoroughly enjoyed it. It was expensive but worth it. The food was excellent, the ambience and decor of the restaurant outstanding and the waiting staff really attentive without being overly fussy. We had the secret tasting menu with accompanying wine. Each dish was better than the last and was accompanied by some really unusual wines. Three and a half hours of food and wine heaven. My only slight disappointment was that I made a schoolboy error when paying the bill. I only realised afterwards that the bill included a service charge and, so at the time, left a fairly obvious generous tip. I might have expected the waitress to confirm that I wanted to leave a tip. Nevertheless, a schoolboy error and it won’t stop us from going back. In fact planning on taking our Gourmet Club buddies there.

Beautiful architecture and interior design. A beautiful restaurant - stunning food to die for. Right in the heart of the city and close to all local day experiences and nightlife. Well worth a visit to this historic and beautiful city! x

We visited this restaurant during a week of trying different fine dining restaurants in Edinburgh (including the Kitchin, its sister restaurants The Scrag & Scally and Castle Terrace and Martin Wishart). By the end of the week, The Pompadour still stood out to us as an absolutely incredible experience and far, far superior to our evenings at the Kitchin restaurants.

The food was incredible, the wine was the best I've had in a while and the restaurant itself was extremely beautiful. They are extremely helpful with dietary requirements (1 gluten free and 1 dairy) and you could pretty much eat everything on the menu.

Una vez más, otra gran comida en pompadour. . .

Lovely restaurant with a great view of the castle and excellent service from the staff. Really nice atmosphere in the dining room as well. Had the vegetarian discovery menu. Delicious as usual!

Alojado en el Waldorf, habíamos reservado una mesa (almuerzo) para una ocasión especial. Un entorno agradable con vistas al castillo desde un lado del restaurante. Teníamos un menú de 4 platos de los cuales el urogallo era exquisito. El resto del menú no fue excepcional.

We booked through OpenTable, received the confirmation email. When we arrived, they said that they hadn’t received the booking and had no free tables. Recommend that you book directly by phone or in person...

Arrived on time. Sat at table 30 minutes before a server brought us some appetizers from the chef. NO menus, NO drink order taken. Another 20 minutes and we finally receive menus and a drink order is taken. Drinks come and are set in front of wrong people. Food comes after 35 minutes! Again, some plates put in front of wrong people. Service was horrendous. The restaurant was not full. Some dishes were good, others nothing to write home about. And for these prices, nothing about the experience would ever lead me to dine here again.

Service was very attentive, and the tasting menu is quite a good value at £70 for 7 courses. A wonderful atmosphere and pleasant overall experience.

Un repas parmi les meilleurs. Les plats sont parfaitement cuisinés avec des saveurs et la juste portion. Les coquilles Saint Jacques, le tétra d'Ecosse (grouse) et le soufflé caramel salé du dernier menu sont des plats délicieux. Ne pas manquer ce restaurant pour un repas remarquable. Le service est impeccable.

Cené aquí recientemente después de las recomendaciones de amigos y quedé totalmente impresionado por toda la experiencia. Fuimos para el menú de degustación de 7 platos con los vinos combinados. Cada curso fue delicioso y se presentó bien y puedes ver la pasión de los chefs en cada plato. El servicio también fue impecable, cada uno de los empleados fue muy amable y conocedor y estaba claro que también les apasionaba lo que estaban haciendo. Los vinos eran muy sabrosos, cada uno combinaba bien con los platos y fueron servidos por el encantador sumiller Gwen. Ella era muy conocedora de los vinos y su humor alegre hizo que nuestra noche fuera una experiencia entretenida.

Regresamos a cenar para ser bien recibidos y atendidos. El comienzo fue un poco lento con canap s antes de que nos preguntaran sobre el vino y una espera muy larga para nuestra elección de menú para amen mejor pero con eso ordenado, todo fue bueno. El servicio fue excelente y nos impresionó mucho el conocimiento detallado de Sergio sobre los ingredientes de cada curso, su trato profesional y amable. Comida de muy alta calidad, bellamente presentada y llena de sabor. El lugar también es hermoso.

El restaurante muy bonito estilo francés y la comida exquisita. Servida en un ambiente elegante y muy buen servicio. Hay menú de degustación o puedes pedir a la carta . El menú varía según la temporada .

Wir haben uns anlässlich unseres Hochzeitstages mit dem Tasting Menue in die Hände des Chefkochs begeben und wurden nicht enttäuscht. Die Amuse Gueule waren schon hervorragend ebenso wie der alkoholfreie Longdrink. Die folgenden Gänge bauten in ihrer Reihenfolge sinnvoll aufeinander auf, waren durchweg sehr ansprechend präsentiert und fein aufeinander abgestimmt.

This was my 2nd visit in 2 weeks to this lovely restaurant, and not my last! I adore the atmosphere, food and excellent service. Thank you to Josh and staff for kind hospitality and yet another excellent night.

My wife and i along with our 2 grandkids visited on a fri night. This was my second visit but their first.

The setting is delightful, beautifully designed dining room and terrific views of the castle. We had the 7 course tasting menu with accompanying wine. Each course was incredible, the food delicious and the wine perfectly matched. Someone please give this place a Michelin Star! The service was perfection. Josh runs a tight ship where everything you could want is delivered before you even know you want it. The team are professional yet friendly, you feel at ease the second you walk in. I’ve dined in many of Edinburgh’s ‘finest’ restaurants but the Pompadour surpasses them all. Can’t wait to visit again!

The service wasn’t good. The food was just ok.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at The Pompadour, and quickly realised its reputation as one of top restaurants in Edinburgh is certainly well founded.

We came here using an itison voucher for 5 courses with paired wines as a treat for my mum. The food was excellent, as was the service and the paired wines. We were in the restaurant for the entire evening and nothing felt rushed.

This was our first visit to the Pompadour Restaurant. It followed a somewhat disappointing meal at one of the Michelin-starred Edinburgh restaurants, so we came here, hoping for our faith to be restored in Edinburgh as a fine-dining destination - and wow, it didn’t disappoint.

Outstanding food was great staff where attentive

I had been to The Pompadour a few times when it was a Galvin restaurant so was curious to see if it had changed since the change of leadership. It hasn't. If anything it's even better.

One of the best meals I have ever eaten! French cuisine with multiple complex flavours in a beautiful setting. We stayed in the Waldorf and simply walked down to the restaurant (we had an advanced reservation). The staff was attentive but not invasive. We enjoyed every course and experienced unique flavours with every dish. I would give 6-Stars if possible!

Fantastic meal, service, atmosphere. Staff were very friendly and the right level of attentive, none of the constant "is everything alright with your meal" when you have a mouth full of food. They just know...its good.

The restaurant is located in Waldorf Astoria, so our expectations were already high. We were not disappointed by this place.

旦那の誕生日ディナーで行きました。サービスが遅いのが難点、、、。

This is still my favorite restaurant in Edinburgh, from the minute you walk in the ambiance is excellent, not to mention Josh and staff who always make me feel so welcome. Ah, but the food is just wonderful. Not being a fish lover, they always go out of their way to accommodate my taste, which I appreciate. Last night the venison carpaccio to start was so tasty, both had a perfectly pink duck with cherry jus, for mains,.... amazing, delightful deserts to follow, and coffee and port to finish a perfect evening. So glad I am returning in a couple of weeks! Many thanks.

We dined at The Pompadour twice in a row, the service and quality of the food was excellent. I would highly recommend a visit. In particular the manager really goes the extra mile to provide a top class experience.

Visited a few weeks ago, the Pompadour is back up there with the best restaurants in Edinburgh. Right from our arrival, the service was so personal, the staff have extremely good knowledge of the menu and the wines. The dining room is beautiful, probably the best in Edinburgh. The food was absolutely amazing, fine dining at its best. Throughly recommend.

Die Speisen waren gut zubereitet und schmeckten hervorragend, die Weine waren aus aller Welt aber lieblos ausgesucht und schmeckten nichtssagenden, die Bedienung katastrophal, die Gläser wurden nie abgeräumt und erst nachdem der Kellner vehement darauf hingewiesen wurde, ging es halbwegs - waren in mehreren Restaurants in Edinburgh, aber das war die einzige Enttäuschung!!

We visited this evening for the first time. We had been meaning to try it for a long while but Edinburgh has so many exceptional restaurants it’s hard to visit them all!

We started off with cocktails in the Caley bar then moved upstairs to the pompadour. The food was excellent, the service was attentive but not intrusive and they made us feel very welcome. The highlight was the salted caramel soufflé but I couldn’t fault any of our exquisite courses. We will be back soon!

Here’s an old Edinburgh hotel restaurant being transformed into one of the best places to eat in the city. Daniel Ashmore is producing some the best food in Scotland. Salted caramel soufflé is sublime! And that’s after many other courses of faultless food (sea trout with mussels to name but one). Wine pairing is excellent - not surprising as the maitre d (Josh Mullock) was Sommelier at the Raby Hunt (2 stars). For the quality of the food and whole experience, it is also fabulous value for money. A Michelin Star can only be a matter of not much time away and would be hugely deserved. Superb!

We had a delightful three course Sunday lunch at the Pompadour, along with complimentary amuse-bouche.

We went for the 7 course tasting menu with wine pairing, and each course was more impressive than the last! The sommelier was extremely knowledgeable of all the wines and it gave us chance to try wines we wouldn't usually try. The courses showed a good variety of flavours, including an amazing scallop dish! All courses were well thought out and very well presented. Excellent service from all front of house staff. Couldn't fault it.

Fantastic service, food and flavour combinations we dined here on the 23rd June as part of a itison voucher.

Another fabulous evening at The Pompadour. Excellent tasting menu. Won't disappoint 😊. Excellent service.

My wife and I booked a tasting menu at The Pompadour. Overall, a very good value for the cost. Several courses were outstanding. The only reason for a rating of 4/5 is that the service was a bit off up front (due to a kitchen error), and a couple of the later courses weren't cooked all that well. But overall, a good experience for the price.

I can honestly say that this place was amazing from start to finish. The welcome when we arrived, the brilliant service, beautiful surroundings and expertise of the sommelier was all topped off by some of the most delicious food I’ve ever eaten. On a par with Michelin star restaurants we have had tasting menus in. Definitely recommend trying the tasting menu, you won’t be disappointed. The portions were just right to fill us up but not feel overly stuffed. Bravo!

Oh where to begin with. What an experience!!

We have been regular visitors to the Pompadour and it has always been a favourite for special occasions. This was a real disappointment however.

Having first lived in Edinburgh in 1970 it was about time to visit this iconic restaurant in the Caledonian Hotel. It did not disappoint from the first minute that we were met by the maire d' who was absolutely first class, friendly, very knowledible but not over the top. The service and food were top drawer with the roast beef cooked to perfection and melt in the mouth. Our man the maitre d' had recommended a Portugeese Red from the Drouro valley to accompany the beef and wow he couldn't have selected better. Also the views up to the Castle are stunning. Well worth a visit and we will be back.

The Pompadour was one of the smartest and best restaurants in Edinburgh. We went on a Friday night for a special birthday treat. We expected the usual lovely atmosphere and a buzz. The place was empty apart from a young lad in a jumper and his partner in a sweater.

We are the Pompadour last week, post the un-official Galvin departure, not sure quite what to expect as their standards were very high, and we were not disappointed.

Had Sunday lunch here, the dining room is beautifully decorated a delight to sit in, the food was lovely and portions reasonable. The staff are very attentive and it was a very nice experience.

Four of us went for lunch last Sunday, using a 5 p.m. voucher I had bought in January. We had the 3 course market menu and substituted our Bloody Mary’s with Ginger Beers. Were greeted very nicely at the Reception desk. Pleasant service at a relaxed measured pace. The food was absolutely faultless. Two amuse-Boucher to start. I had a lovely chicken terrine to start followed by delicious beef. My Partner had cod and raved about the cabbage sauce. Topped off by a superb blood orange parfait. The restaurant was not busy, which was a shame as it deserved to be full. At 34.50 a head (with the voucher we paid less) this must be Edinburgh’s best value meal. Only slight gripe, the restaurant got cold at the end of our meal-we checked the radiator and it was on, but it was freezing outside.I unreservedly recommend this as a very special treat at a ( for these days) fairly ordinary price.

Can not fault the food quality coupled with a nice wine list makes this an great proposition. However the feel is a bit stuffy and on our night (Wednesday) pretty lifeless. Now it was an early booking 6:30 and admittedly humpday but it just felt like there was no soul to the place. Having said that food excellent - so would go back but maybe next time a bit later in the evening and the week.

Visited for the first time in six months, they have started a new four course or eight course tasting menu, I chose the 4 course menu. The food was absolutely amazing, the service was exemplary and so was the wine! As an extra course at the end we chose the cheese, which was absolutely delicious and very good quality. I thoroughly recommend the Pompadour , it should be much higher up the ratings as it is definitely one of the best restaurants in Edinburgh.

On the evening of Friday 15th February I had the most disappointing dining experience I can remember. I should mention that a few months previously, in April, we had an excellent experience and it was the memory of that which led me her again in February when my mother wanted to treat me for my birthday. However...

We dined here on a 5 course taster menu with matching wines. This isn’t the first time, but I can’t say service has improved since the last.

Mi esposo me sorprendió por mi cumpleaños número 30 al reservar una comida aquí durante nuestra estancia en Edimburgo. Una vista por la ventana daba al castillo, que estaba todo iluminado y el ambiente era simplemente perfecto. Nos saludaron al instante y nos hicieron sentir increíblemente bienvenidos, y sinceramente, el servicio que recibimos toda la noche nos pareció que éramos los únicos comensales del restaurante, aunque había muchos otros. El menú de degustación era excelente, cada plato estaba delicioso y lleno de sabor. También soy intolerante a la lactosa y muchas veces me siento confundido, ¡pero a ninguno de mis cursos le faltó nada!

Booked for my Birthday and what can I say but Fantastic... josh and the staff worked hard to make sure the evening is one to remember. The food is without fault and busting with flavour. The wines complement each course. Again Fantatic and thank you.

We had a lovely 5 course tasting menu and accommodated the fact that I am not a fish lover, which was thoughtful. Some very interesting pairing wines to go with each course, Always love the decor and ambiance, so much so that I will return with my husband next week. Thank you to Joshua and Lees attentive service for making this a very pleasant evening. I must say the desert in particular, was excellent.

Properly mysterious tasting experience.

Lovely evening with lots of nice touches. We went with paired wines and chose cheese as an extra course. Good choice. Very relaxed evening. Dory fish and the pud were my favs. Special meal in a grand location

Vinimos aquí porque tenía una excelente reseña de Jay Rayner de 2017 y la estrella Michelin sugirió que era de excelente calidad. No nos importó el precio ya que rara vez salimos a comer sin los niños. El sommelier era excelente con algunos vinos pareados interesantes. Él estaba muy bien informado y capaz de ofrecer grandes recomendaciones. Se ocupó toda la noche de mesa en mesa: el restaurante estaba bastante lleno. Nuestra camarera tenía menos conocimientos y su inglés era menos reconocible. No compartió con nosotros muchos detalles sobre el origen de la comida, y como se trataba de un menú degustación, a menudo es una buena forma de explicaciones dar algunos antecedentes en lugar de repetir literalmente lo que ya decía el menú. No en el estándar que podríamos haber esperado.

Este solía ser mi restaurante favorito en Edimburgo. No es una hazaña mala. Sin embargo, después de este fin de semana, ya no está. Nunca me he sentido tan decepcionado después de esperar nuestro tiempo aquí. Tan pronto como llegamos pudimos ver que algo había cambiado. Normalmente no recibíamos la misma atención y el personal había cambiado. No me malinterpretes, la comida sigue siendo buena. Pero toda la experiencia fue simplemente fuera de lugar. Tuvimos que pedir la carta de vinos, no ofrecían el pan como solían hacerlo, faltaba la explicación de su comida y el hombre ruidoso y ruidoso que trajo el vino estaba desesperado por encontrarlo como conocedor, pero era más embarazoso. , tratando de nombrar drop cuando nadie estaba realmente interesado. Nos quitó la botella de vino que todavía tenía un cuarto de vino y tuvimos que pedirla de vuelta. Echamos de menos al encantador sommelier francés que era muy entendido y encantador. Esperemos que haya sido su día libre y que todavía esté trabajando allí. Las mesas están demasiado juntas cuando debería haber suficiente espacio. Esto solía ser un lugar especial para comer. No puedo creer que no volveremos aquí.

we tried the 5 course taster menu but did not reilise the half slice of Souerdough bread was one of them for the cost you would expect a more filling dinner.

Fantastic food. Fantastic service. 4 stars due to a slightly cold atmosphere.

We booked a table for 5 for the special Hogmanay dinner at the pompadour.

I’ve eaten in several Michelin starred restaurants, and sadly this was disappointing. Firstly, it was incredibly dark inside. Fortunately we had a window table and the outside Christmas lights offered some light. Other than that there was a covered tea light on the table, one shouldn’t be reading the menu by torch light, and we were not the only ones. We chose the a la Carte menu as the choice looked very good. There was a good wine list to choose from, and our choice was delicious, congratulations to the very knowledgeable Sommelier. When the food arrived, it was well presented. The starters were in no way special and I found my main course tasteless and left it. The staff were attentive and we were not charged for the main course. Again dessert was okay, not memorable. The staff were fine, the ambience less so. We were simply disappointed.

Had a truly stunning meal at the Pompadour. The food,presentation and taste was simply fantastic. The staff were lovely, great service without being pretentious. Highlight for me was the Halibut tartare, probably one if the nicest starters I have ever tasted. My partners monkfish and Oxtail ragu was also up there with one of the best. Still have a list of restuarants id like to visit in Edinburgh but would go back to the Pompadour in a minute.

This was by far the most amazing dining experience I have ever experienced. Staff, surroundings and ambience were just perfect. We had the seafood tasting menu which was unbelievable! We had thought of having the wine pairing also but pleased we didn't as there seems to be a lot of wine to get through! Can not fault the place at all. Can't wait to return.