The Walnut in Edinburgh, City of

A small local restaurant with a small but perfectly formed menu. Everything we had was delicious. Perfect for a romantic dinner or an evening with friends. Staff were friendly and attentive and offered advice / suggestions for both the food and wine. About a 15 minute walk from the centre of Edinburgh and also on the tram line in the direction of New Haven / Leith

we were walking by and got a recommendation from customers who were just leaving the restaurant, we couldn’t have enjoyed it more! very good food and fresh ingredients! new favorite place in Edinburgh!

Went for lunch today with some friends. Decor was minimalist but fine. Staff pleasant and friendly. Good was absolutely fantastic! The smoked salmon tart starter had minimal salmon, but was delicious. Main of coley was an absolute delight and dessert of walnut whip was light and yummy without being overly sweet. Pricey but worth it. All in all, really enjoyed our visit.

Excellent good with reasonable price !

One of the best dining experiences we’ve had in Edinburgh. Everything from start to finish was excellent, as well as lovely service. It’s a nice small restaurant, so booking ahead is a must!

This is a very small cosy restaurant which serves tasty food from a limited / seasonal menu. The service is very friendly. The key downside for me was that the nature of the restaurant means the menu is quite limited and not all dishes were to my personal taste. It was also quite overpriced.

A 15 minute walk from our Edinburgh hotel took us to Croall Place in Edinburgh’s end of Leith Walk. There a lovely little restaurant serves delicious and imaginative food. We were welcomed made to feel well at home and settled-in with glasses of Prmitivo rosé and can say we really enjoyed the meal presentation and taste of our Wallnut dishes.

I'd give our dinner 10 out of 10. The service/food was brilliant, plus the price of the set menu make it great value for money.

We tried The Walnut for the first time for a celebration dinner, and it exceeded our expectations. The restaurant is small but cosy and intimate, perfect for a date night. The service was impeccable, and the food was absolutely divine—there wasn’t a single thing to fault. It felt like a fine dining experience at a very reasonable price, with generous portion sizes. We left completely satisfied and excited to return. I absolutely adored this restaurant!

Esta fue nuestra primera visita a este restaurante, pero espero que no la última. Ambos tuvimos el almuerzo de 3 platos a un precio muy razonable de £ 32 cada uno. Ambos entrantes eran encantadores; los ravioles de cordero y la tarta de pescado, pero la principal era aún mejor. Mi esposa tenía la coley, mientras que yo tenía la espinilla de res; ambos excepcionales. Probablemente (definitivamente! ) no necesitábamos el desierto, pero ambos teníamos el látigo de nuez🤷‍♂️ Además, el servicio era eficiente, pero no apresurado. En general, gran experiencia!

Absolutely amazing food, lovely attentive staff, and great value for money. Highly recommend if you're looking for something a bit different and delicious.

The Walnut is an intimate dining spot with only seven tables: four set for four, two for two, and one for three diners. The green walls with wood panel strips give it a rustic charm, paired with painted white tabletops and a minimalist interior that feels functional rather than luxurious. At the far end, there’s a bar that leads to the kitchen on one side and the bathrooms on the other, though the ward seating near the bar slightly obstructs access to these areas. Limited menu of three items on starters, mains and desert but great dishes and do them all so well. Starters of Lamb Ravioli: A standout dish. Perfectly cooked ravioli accompanied by couscous and nuts, creating a rich and satisfying combination. Starter of Fish Cake: Generous in size, with a delightfully crisp exterior. Simple but well-executed. Mains of Coley Fish: Exceptional. Served with a beautifully balanced sauce, celeriac half-balls, hazelnuts, and tender broccoli stems – a well-thought-out dish with great texture and flavor. Mains of Beef Shin Pastry: Another highlight. The beef was tender and flavorful, encased in pastry, with an artfully arranged ring of vegetables. The pearl onions were a particular delight. Dessert: The whipped chocolate with Italian meringue was a satisfying way to end the meal – light and indulgent without being overly sweet. The Margarita fell short – weak, watered down, and lacking flavor. The Old Fashioned, on the other hand, was much better and highly recommended. The cocktails fell short of the value for money mark. The staff were attentive and friendly, adding to the overall experience. However, the 12.5% service charge felt steep, especially as it aligns more with London prices than Edinburgh norms. The Walnut delivers on its food with standout dishes like the coley fish and lamb ravioli, but there’s room for improvement in the drinks and layout. Despite the minimalist decor, the food more than makes up for it, making it a worthwhile visit for those in search of excellent flavors in an unpretentious setting.

El Walnut es un restaurante íntimo con solo siete mesas: cuatro para cuatro, dos para dos y una para tres comensales. Las paredes verdes con tiras de paneles de madera le dan un encanto rústico, combinado con tableros de mesa blancos pintados y un interior minimalista que se siente funcional en lugar de lujoso. En el extremo opuesto, hay un bar que conduce a la cocina por un lado y a los baños por el otro, aunque el asiento del pabellón cerca del bar obstruye ligeramente el acceso a estas áreas. Menú limitado de tres elementos en entrantes, principales y desierto pero platos estupendos y hacerlos todos tan bien. Entradas de Raviolis de Cordero: Un plato destacado. Raviolis perfectamente cocinados acompañados de cuscús y frutos secos, creando una combinación rica y satisfactoria. Comienzo de Fish Cake: Generoso en tamaño, con un exterior deliciosamente fresco. Simple pero bien ejecutado. Mains de Coley Fish: Excepcional. Servido con una salsa muy equilibrada, mitad de apio - bolas, avellanas y tallos de brócoli tiernos - un plato bien pensado - con gran textura y sabor. Mains de Pastel de res Shin: Otro punto culminante. La carne de res era tierna y sabrosa, encerrada en pastelería, con un anillo de verduras arreglado arteramente. Las cebollas perladas eran una delicia particular. Postre: El chocolate batido con merengue italiano fue una forma satisfactoria de terminar la comida, ligera e indulgente sin ser demasiado dulce. La Margarita se quedó corta: débil, diluida y sin sabor. El Old Fashioned, por otro lado, era mucho mejor y muy recomendable. El personal era atento y amable, lo que se suma a la experiencia general. Sin embargo, el 12. El cargo por servicio del 5 % se sintió pronunciado, especialmente porque se ajusta más a los precios de Londres que a las normas de Edimburgo. La nuez ofrece su comida con platos destacados como el pescado de calle y los ravioles de cordero, pero hay espacio para mejorar las bebidas y el diseño. A pesar de la decoración minimalista, la comida lo compensa con creces, por lo que merece la pena visitarlo para aquellos que buscan excelentes sabores en un entorno sin pretensiones.

Exquisite. This is definitely one of the best meals I’ve had out in years. Thank you guys for the best service and delicious food. FYI…get the walnut whip, you won’t regret it

Absolutely quality food at very reasonable prices. A gem of a restaurant on leith walk, definitely a new go-to for us. The lady that served us was also fantastic, she did the whole place herself and we never once felt in need. Lastly the walnut desert was phenomenal! Top quality.

First visit to this fab restaurant. The food was first class and presented beautifully and each course was so tasty. Our waitress was so attentive and kindly ensuring our water and wine glasses were topped up but not in the least intrusive. Absolutely recommend a visit here for sure.

Somos asiduos a las nueces - ¡y por una buena razón! Este es un restaurante excepcional, local con un gran ambiente, pequeño pero perfectamente formado menú fijo - precio donde siempre encuentro algo delicioso (incluyendo la firma Walnut Whip! ) y algunas selecciones de vino. Siempre hemos tenido un buen servicio aquí, tanto eficiente y amable. Esta vez teníamos el menú navideño y ambos optamos por el Coley para nuestro principal, el toque de curry haciéndolo súper - sabroso. No me gustan mucho los postres pero el pastel financiero con helado de jengibre era el dulce adecuado para terminar. Todo esto es un pequeño lugar fabuloso - y gran valor también.

Best restaurant in Edinburgh hands-down. Book well in advance but you MUST go here! Food is perfection and Ilaria is so welcoming and lovely, made the evening so enjoyable. Make sure to get the walnut whip. Thank you!

Absolutamente encantadora noche. El personal no podría haber sido más atento (en el buen sentido - amable, relajado y encima de todo) . El ambiente era acogedor y alegre. La comida era deliciosa. Entre nosotros probamos una buena cantidad de platos diferentes y cada uno era encantador. El punto de precio para el estándar de la comida es excepcional también!

Great dinner - just very nice food.

Super delicious menu and lovely people.

Great service in a small restaurant with dishes exceeding all expectations. Went for lunch and it did not disappoint. Great flavours with top end presentation. Cocktails, wine by the glass or bottles, low alcohol beer option, something to please everyone. The mushroom and truffle orzo starter was devine as was the beef shin spring roll, the coley was beautifully cooked as was the pork belly. I realised the walnut whip was greed not need and the ganache encased in Italian meringue nearly finished me off! Thoroughly recommend lunch and will be back to try dinner soon. Great value for top quality dinning.

Came here on visit to Edinburgh after reading lots of good reviews. 100% amazing. The atmosphere is cosy and warm, the service is fantastic, the food is amazing. The starters were super tasty and my fish main, the Coley, was one of the nicest pieces of fish I'd ever had. I would go back in an instant

Fabulous small restaurant. Great food, great service and really good value for the quality of food.

Excellent restaurant. Beautifully cooked food, tremendous front of house. We visited The Walnut for pre theatre lunch, only 5 minutes from The Playhouse.

The best experience ever:) the food was delicious and well presented. Service was top notch! Highly recommend

One of the best restaurants I've been to in ages. Original recipes, portions not too big and not too small, very friendly staff. I'm so happy we came here!

This was the best meal I have had in a very long time! Exceptional!

This was the best meal I have had in a very long time! Exceptional!

I had a wonderful meal here the other night. The beetroot, goats’ cheese tartlet was beautifully presented and really tasty. Flavours balanced so well. Followed by the sea bass which had a lovely crispy skin and wonderfully moist, juicy flakes with celeriac, cabbage and a delicate flavour profile including lemongrass. The walnut whip was rich and decadent. The service was attentive and efficient - friendly staff. Great atmosphere! Thank you - I’ll be back!

An excellent bistro with amazing food, great service and very good prices. Portions are big and the dishes full of flavour. Definitely recommend for any occasion!

I had a wonderful meal here the other night. The beetroot, goats’ cheese tartlet was beautifully presented and really tasty. Flavours balanced so well. Followed by the sea bass which had a lovely crispy skin and wonderfully moist, juicy flakes with celeriac, cabbage and a delicate flavour profile including lemongrass. The walnut whip was rich and decadent. The service was attentive and efficient - friendly staff. Great atmosphere! Thank you - I’ll be back!

Definitely in the top three best restaurants in Edinburgh. Great atmosphere, superb food, attention to detail and fantastic customer service. 100% recommended ⭐

A special place! We had a great time, great food, friendly and fast service.

Un bistrot di pochi tavoli. Cucina curata negli ingredienti e negli abbinamenti. Pochi piatti ben cucinati. Ambiente pulito e servizio eccellente. Attenzione all' orario di chiusura. Complimenti

Everything about the place was so good. I will definitely be back. A small menu but there is always something for vegetarians and pescetarians. Top quality💚 My partner is not as fussy as me, he had the pork belly and he was smiling with every bite he had.

Brilliant service and excellent food for a very reasonable price. Will absolutely visit again for the next menu change!

Delicious seasonal food- loved the fish and desserts best but all were great. Would absolutely come back if we had more time.

What a great gem in Edinburgh!!! The only inconvenience for some may be the fact that it is not very central - but if you are planning on visiting Colton Hill for the amazing 360 views of the city, then this must be your lunch or dinner spot with no hesitation! We opted for the 3 course lunch set (30 GBP/ pers.) and it was delectable! I had the crispy tomato tart with prosciutto and feta, the Lemon thyme chicken supreme, roast carrot purée, hasselback potatoes, jus ( a serious portion in size too) and for dessert the whipped walnut- everything was delicious and perfect - the starter to remember, the chicken so satisfying with a sublime silky carrot puree and the desert not too sweet and with a crunchy creamy texture…. Definitely a place not to miss when in Edinburgh!!! Customer service was lovely too! :)

Went for a birthday dinner with family and it was outstanding! Multi course menu, everything delicious. Cocktails impressive, ambiance subtle and sexy, service present and relaxed.

The food at the Walnut is delicious, everything our table of 4 ordered was excellent. The service is great and was by far the best meal we have had in our 3 weeks travelling in Scotland. The food is very reasonably priced and is definitely worth a visit.

What an amazing place to eat they accommodated us last minute on the 14th July and it was such a pleasant evening First class service and wonderful people Please try fab

Had an absolutely great dinner experience. From start to finish everything was so good. Menu was diverse with some options. Prices were really reasonable, especially considering the quality of the food. Everything were flavourful and beautifully presented with generous portions that left our stomachs happily full.

Hands down one of the best restaurants in Edinburgh. Gorgeous but unpretentious food, attentive and friendly but not intrusive service, and shockingly good value for money for the quality. I can't recommend it highly enough

We love this place! The food was absolutely delicious with good portions at a reasonable price. The staff were friendly, attentive and the wine was also sensibly priced. Great cocktails too.

Highly recommend The Walnut, tiny wee gem of a place with some of the best food I’ve ever had. Seasonal ever changing menu but not too pricey. Fancy but chill in a modest wee restaurant.

Highly recommend the walnut! Beautiful lunch as a group of 6, everyone delighted with all 3 courses! Great service, very relaxed and friendly!

Food, atmosphere and waiting staff were wonderful.

Lovely lunch today, beautifully presented and good value. Croquette and coley were both excellent. Walnut whip dessert, great idea for the restaurant, though a little one dimensional in flavour. Could do with a kick of citrus or something. But we will be back when the menu changes.

There was a choice of 3 starter and 3 mains and a good value set price for 2 courses and also for 3 courses. The food was excellent and good service.

Excellent! Exceptional value. Lovely place.

Lovely restaurant with friendly staff. Food superb and presented well on the plate. We will definitely be booking again next time we are in Edinburgh.

Beautiful goid, great flavours, good presentation

We were lucky to get seats half hour before lunch time finishes at this very lovely place. Amazing quality of food - very nutritious ingredients served beautifully. Good value for the price. Excellent staff. If I was living in Edinburgh, would be visiting here regularly!

Such a charming restaurant, with great food and very friendly staff. They were also able to accommodate dairy free requirements for one of my friends.

We enjoyed our 3 course meal and cocktails. The restaurant is small but the good food made it a worthwhile a visit. Soul music a nice touch too.

Our 4th visit and we’re already planning our 5th! Never fails to impress us, great fresh food cooked beautifully and super efficient friendly service . One of my favourite restaurants in all of Edinburgh .

Wow, this was my first time and I was not disappointed. Lovely wee place with great atmosphere and very good and attentive staff. Drinks were good with jug of water on 'tap'. Food was fab with fish options for me and veggie for my dinner partner and the food looked lovely and tasted great.

I am so glad I went here, it was really good! A very elegant meal and great service. I highly recommend this place.

I been in more then few times. This place is amazing, I try probably everything in there as food or desserts but never disappointed in anything . Quality food for amazing prices

This was our second time at The Walnut and, if possible, it was even better than the first. The restaurant itself is a lovely space and the service is just right. And the quality of the food at this price - £30 for two courses, £34 for three courses at dinner (£27 and £30 at lunch) - is truly exceptional. My starter of crispy ham hock rissole with summer pea veloute is one of the best things I have ever tasted. The rissole was superb but it was the veloute that made the dish - sensational. My wife had the Roquefort salad and she was equally delighted with her choice. We both had the lamb pithivier for our main course and it was also top quality. Wonderfully cooked and presented, the accompanying mash potato, glazed carrots, roasted carrot purée and thyme jus complemented it perfectly. For dessert we chose the ‘walnut whip’ and the strawberrry mousse which were both terrific and rounded off the meal beautifully. Complimentary vegetarian haggis bonbons at the start of the meal only added to the experience. It’s a small menu, with three starters, three mains and three desserts, plus a cheese course if required, but everything we have had on our two visits has been delicious. We travelled to Edinburgh especially to enjoy The Walnut again and if we didn’t live a 90-minute drive away we would be far more frequent diners at this lovely bistro. Hopefully it’s not too long until we return.

Fabulous food. Obviously a lot of skill and care had been taken, resulting in a delicious meal for both my husband and I. Good sized portions. Definitely need to book. A real find.

The food and the service is fantastic. Front of house manager, Paula, is so friendly and welcoming, you know you are in a special place. This was our first visit and we will definitely be back.

A hidden gem. Staff are amazing and food is a must try Every course is 5 star . Honestly say one of the best meals I Edinburgh x

A very delicious menu at a great price for the quality of the food, ingredients, variety and the presentation. Thank you!

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. We loved every single plate!

The whole experience of being in this little place for my father’s 90th was perfect. Very memorable food, service and atmosphere. Well balanced dishes, good portions, fairly priced and a small menu indicating carefully sourced and fresh produce. Just great

A real « coup de cœur » for this restaurant ! From the start to the dessert, everything was exceptional ! I highly recommend it.

Recently dined at a charming restaurant nestled in the heart of Leith Walk. The dishes were nothing short of spectacular, each one a delightful culinary experience. However, the only aspect that could use improvement is the waiting time between courses. Despite this, overall, it was a delightful night out, and I left feeling thoroughly satisfied.

Really nice place , small but the athmosphere was nice , the menu is a little bit short but was okey for a lunch we really enjoyed it , the food was good and service was perfect .

This place has been on my 'must visit' list for a long time. I had arranged to meet a friend for lunch and was lucky to get a reservation for a mid week lunch. Small restaurant, small menu but a decent choice. We both had the prawn wonton starter & the cod for main. Well presented & perfectly cooked. We decided to order one walnut whip & one sticky toffee pudding for dessert to share. Definitely recommend the sticky toffee. It was light (tho no doubt fattening!) and divine. Service was friendly and we felt very well looked after. Highly recommend.

This was a lovely little restaurant on Leith Walk. Food was superb. Service great from very helpful staff.

Delicious food and drink in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

We ate here in January 24. This was our first visit but won’t be our last. The menu was short. But that’s a good thing because I’d much rather a restaurant did a few things well than a lot of things moderately. We had a delicious prawn wonton starter, excellent pork belly and cod mains and shared a Walnut dessert. All were delicious and the Reisling wine was very good too. Prices are very reasonable so overall it’s excellent value

Recommended by someone, the menu looked good value and the place welcoming so thought we would give it a go. Great decision, in this day and age £34 for 3 courses is very good value and so it proved. The prawn wonton starter was light and fresh. We had the cod main course and the pork belly course, both were excellent served with smooth purée, portions perfectly sized and more than enough. Had to go for the walnut whip dessert, would recommend. This is a nice feeling neighbourhood bistro / brasserie, we will be returning.

Excellent and interesting food. This was my third time of visiting and each time great food and service

Sshhh! I am only sharing this with you in case I can't ever get a table at this gem of a restaurant.Three of us visited and shared everything on the menu, all excellent but don't tell anyone else.

We had been looking to go here for ages and our wait was well worth it. The food is exceptional with a constantly changing menu. I had the prawn wanton for starters, followed by the cod with celeriac puree, sea samphire and red chicory and grapes for my main. Honestly some of the best fish I've had. The flavour combination was out of this world. For dessert I just had to try their signature dish, the walnut whip, a chocolate lovers dream! Definitely going back for more!

On reading the good reviews we decided to try this restaurant whilst in Edinburgh for two nights We were aware it was a smal intimate place. When we arrived and entered the restaurant I immediately felt it was drab and dingy. The staff were friendly but for some reason I didn't feel relaxed. The menu was I interesting and our two courses were OK. The goats cheese starter was very bland The main course was better. Coley cooked to perfection. I wish the restaurant all the best in the future but won't be visiting again.

One of the best meals I’ve had in Edinburgh in many years! A fab menu, good portion sizes and even some delicious complementary nibbles. The star of the show was the coley main - cooked to perfection! We were hosted by a lovely waiter, who couldn’t have done more for us.

The Walnut has been on my must try list for some time. So worth it, extremely good value with a very friendly waitress. Have to admit to having the 3 courses, everything was so tasty and beautifully presented. It’s not a huge restaurant so booking essential. Well done, we will be back

A lovely meal with great service above and beyond. Thank you

What a place, so glad to have finally ticked it off my list, but I fully intend to tick it plenty times again! Everything about The Walnut is perfect. The food, the staff, the ambience, it really was the most perfect evening from start to finish. £32 for the quality of food and the portion sizes is an absolute steal. The complimentary veggie haggis balls to start our meal were greatly appreciated, the meal just got better and better from there. There’s too many highlights so just trust my words that it was perfection! The two waitresses were lovely and the evening and service was impeccable. Cannot wait to come back, can’t recommend highly enough.

We had a perfect two course meal for lunch. The portions were just perfect for a light meal and everything tasted fresh and sophisticated. Healthy, light, and just simply tasty! Possibly the best meal I've had in Edinburgh. Looking forward to trying out their dinner menu as soon as possible Update: there must have been a staff change during covid. Food is now heavier and saltier with far smaller portions than before.

This is such a gem of a restaurant! Food is amazing! 3 courses, with bread and a glass of red for only £44 is incredible value.

Great set menu food superb and service a great night

Very nice place. Food is superb, like dressed down fine dining, and very reasonable prices too. Will be returning.

Delicious food, really attentive service, great value for money and a lovely cosy atmosphere. Would recommend and we’ll be back!

Excellent value for money - quality and portion sizes all good and additional canape and petite fours included

Amazing service such a cute little restaurant - felt cozy but not cramped at all - and just the most delicious food!

Lovely cafe serving multi course priced meal with local ingredients. Made a lunch reservation, recommended due to limited seating and turnover. Had the lightly smoked Salmon Gravlax and North Sea Coley fish dish, both very flavorful with a couple glasses of well priced wine. Excellent service! Accessible restroom.

Superb restaurant with a short, but lovely lunch menu. Food delicious and service impeccable (good Cosmopolitan too). Well priced and nicely varied wine list.

Comida llena de sabor. Atención maravillosa, llena de detalles. Muy recomendable. Reservar para poder comer.

Wir haben in diesem kleinen Restaurant sehr lecker gegessen. Die Speisekarte ist klein aber fein. Jedes Gericht war lecker egal ob Vorspeise, Hauptgericht oder Nachspeise. Auch glutenfreie Varianten wurden angeboten bzw. abgewandelt. Und der Service war sehr sehr nett. Und dann gab es noch zu den Vorspeisen dieses unglaublich leckere Schwarzbrot.

Exceptional value for money and lovely service

Simple menu but surprises with great flavours and excellent execution. Polite and helpful staff , reasonable prices and don’t even add service charge. Grilled sea bass with artichoke purée was just heavenly. Sauvignon blanc white wine was great. But the dessert didn’t meet the same standards and was overly sweet even for a person with sweet tooth.

Lovely hole in the wall, serving great food prepared by a small team. Fish and chicken were on point, pipeing hot and delicious, as was the Walnut Whip.

The place is lovely. Great service and food was tasty.

We had dinner in Walnut . It is a wee gem. Everything we had was delicious. It's definitely worth a visit. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Absolutely amazing! Well made good with carefully sourced ingredients.