Uwagboe's Kitchen & Grill in Edinburgh, City of

Excellent food, very large portions. There are several vegetarian options, we love their spicy sauce. Everything was on point. We hope to return soon!

Deliciously spicy slow-cooked food, great atmosphere and attentive service. Don't miss the opportunity to try the Nigerian food at the heart of Leith.

We were initially suspicious of the mandatory service charge - did people not want to tip this place? But after seeing and tasting the food all my worries and fears were washed away in jollof rice. The food is amazing and the staff are really friendly. Would definitely recommend to my internet friends.

Awesome flavours and service. The waiter was awesome and food so tasty. Highly recommended

bad customer service and delivery within 10 minutes distance took 1hr and 40 minutes, phoned up the restaurant and the rude person that answered the phone hung up when I was asking about my delivery, phoned back and they wouldn’t answer, hope this helps

Way too expensive for portions and food. Nice food. I asked if the juice was fresh or not, the waiter said it was fresh but it was not. Food 10 out of 10. Price 1 out of 10. Atmosphere 7 out of 10.

To start with, the place is stunning. I really like the interior decor. Also, the food was delicious. The service from the staff was topnotch and the restaurant was neat and tidy. Even though the food took longer than 30 minutes I didn't mind cause the taste proved to me that perfection takes time. Mind you, I only found this place online so I wasn't referred here by a friend. I'd definitely be coming back.

Excellent service and atmosphere. First time in a Nigerian restaurant. We felt welcomed and we enjoyed the tasty food. Many vegan and vegetarian options.

This is one of the best restaurants I’ve been to! The Efo Riro (vegetable soup) was spot on. Please I’d advise anyone visiting this restaurant to order moin moin to whatever it is they will have because the moin was soo yummy! The staff was polite and the ambience made me feel like I was back home in PortHarcourt! Keep up the good work !!’nn

Fantastic and sweet Believe me , I always hear of this kitchen and never gone for once But now I can’t stop going 🙏 Satisfactory 💪 delicious and good staffs ❤️

The place is cozy and intimate, with very low lighting. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Ordered the mixed grill, very disappointed. The food was cold and overcooked. The turkey wings were bland and dry, as was the meat, which was cold and chewy, it was so chewy that I couldn't swallow it. The only warm food was the rice , fries and plantain. In all fairness we informed the waiter and he said he would take it back and reheat it, we told him to just leave it but he bought out a bowl of meat, which had been microwaved. All the food seemed as if it had been reheated and not cooked fresh. The toilets were immaculate, never seen gents toilets this clean. However each cubicle had a large bowl of king size condoms, which I have never seen before, in a resttaurant🤷‍♂️

The food was delicious! First time at a Nigerian restaurant and definitely a fan. The Jollof was really good - highly recommended. Service was a bit hit and miss. After being shown to a table, we seemed to be pretty much ignored and had to flag someone down to get served after quite a long time waiting. Also there were a couple of drinks on our bill which weren't ours, which had to be corrected. Food was worth it though, so probably would still return.

Very nice friendly staff and delicious food, i had the goat meat with coconut rice, the meat was tender, failing off the bone, and very delicious and the rice was very tasty. We heard some people had given the 'hard chicken' bad reviews, the waiter explained this was a Nigerian breed of chicken which is chewier/tougher that we might be used to. I was not deterred and asked to try it. It was delicious, yes it's a little tougher than the standard chicken we are used to in the UK BUT i found it very tasty, smothered in a yummy red pepper sauce, the chicken is great but yes, only order it if you don't mind this slightly chewier meat. Portions are generous and i would definitely go back again!

Very nice friendly staff and delicious food, i had the goat meat with coconut rice, the meat was tender, failing off the bone, and very delicious and the rice was very tasty. We heard some people had given the 'hard chicken' bad reviews, the waiter explained this was a Nigerian breed of chicken which is chewier/tougher that we might be used to. I was not detered and asked to try it. It was delicious, yes it's a little tougher than the standard chicken we are used to in the UK BUT i found it very tasty, smothered in a yummy red pepper sauce, the chicken is great but yes, only order it if you dont mind this slightly chewier meat. Portions are generous and i would definitely go back again!

I had a pleasant dining experience at this restaurant. The food was enjoyable, though I did find some dishes to be a bit pricey, especially when compared to other upscale establishments that offer a wider variety. The atmosphere was nice, creating a comfortable setting for a meal, and the service met my expectations. Overall, this restaurant is a solid choice if you’re looking for a more pricey dining experience with a limited menu and have the time to savor your meal.

Great food and good service - we really enjoyed our meal and will be back!

Very tasty food, also vegetarian, with very friendly service :) It was cozy and the acoustics were also good.

I had a nice over all experience here and I enjoyed my food too

I absolutely love their meals. I randomly ordered from them today and was surprised with more pieces of meat than I was expecting. I have been here with friends, I’ve also had meals here too myself. The ambience reminds me of somewhere on the Island in Lagos Nigeria. Meals constantly taste good, just the right amount of magic and everything to my tastebuds. And the lady who attended to us last time (I think she was Ghanaian) was such a delight. I would recommend them. They’ve always come to my rescue with great African meals.

Nice place to eat Nigerian food in Edinburgh.

Good, authentic food and portions. the service staff was bad and fairly unwelcoming. Like I said, enjoyed the food which was very flavoursome but I doubt I’ll go back because of the uncomfortable atmosphere.

If not for Ragba/Raga, I wouldn't have come back and returned his service was by far superior to other waiter; been there twice. Other waiter, no water offered, neglectful, no knowledge of basics, trying to overcharge or not offer what's on drink menu. Then, I got a proper waiter (Ragba/Raga). Anywho, kitchen food amazing 👏 and great service (with the right one). 3 🌟 only due to Ra/food.

Tasty African food, though expensive but very tasty. No parking space, however close to bus stop and taxi available on request or you can use Uber rides closer to all major hotels within Edinburgh. The only downside is charging of service charge; I find it outrageous, others may not find it that way. All African food are available, Jollof Rice, Asu meat ( blend of goat meat), Suya, friend fish, vegetables soup, white rice and stew, pepper soup is also available. Boller and fish is also available. Think Africa food, it's available. Drinks such as Africa Guiness, star beer, palm wines and Alomo bitters are all there. The owner is very friendly and customer friendly, unfortunately he was in Paris during my last visit. I guess they should revisit the issue of service charge, otherwise it's a perfect place to be.

I recently tried Uwagboe’s for my first taste of African cuisine and was amazed. The jollof rice and suya were flavorful and unique. The vibrant atmosphere and friendly staff made the experience even better. Highly recommend for anyone looking to explore new flavours!

Was a ripoff very expensive and was even charged a service fee of over £8 WDF. Pounded yam was good but pomo was salty. It’s an expensive place, you don’t even know what you are being charge until you get a bill of a fortune! It was very pricey experience

Quality and quantity was poor for £20 worth of suya. Also it did not come with the side jollof. An absolute waste of money. I am never ordering from this vendor ever again

Tasty meals, quite affordable as well.

We were really excited to go there. And it was really disappointing. The palm wine taste was off but still drinkable. The moi moi was ok but not really good. I had the beef egusi with a fufu. The beef was hard to chew and tasteless. The melon seed mix was terrible. Made me want to puke. I did not eat more than two bites as I still wanted to be sure of the taste. The fufu tasted like hair chemicals (not that I taste them but it tasted like the smell of chemicals). I was sick this morning. Pretty sure it was linked to this meal. I was not the only one in our group to be dissatisfied and we all took something different. The smoky flavour is not a barbecue style smoky effect so don’t get your hopes high. I will never go again. I totally forgot to take more pictures as I was disappointed.

Had an amazing experience , service was amazing…

Was cheated. Charged and paid differently from the price in the label of the purchased item. Very disappointed. That shop should be investigating as soon as possible as any customers are cheated like me

Alright folks! This was my first experience in a Nigerian restaurant and also with the African food. I must say that I loved everything! The quality of the food, the spices used to flavor it, the atmosphere, the cozy and clean environment and the staff so friendly and funny. I had a great time here enjoying every bite, listening their typical music in the background while chatting and laughing with my friends and I will definitely be back, so it's absolutely recommended! PS= The fried plantain here is like a Paradise for taste buds. Honesty 😉

Hugely overpriced restaurant. £10 for five slim yam fries with a tiny pot of sauce? Come the fxxx on!!! Our meat dishes were 50 percent gristle. We were overcharged incorrectly for our wine but only noticed after leaving and checking the receipt so didn't do anything about it. My dish was tiny but expensive and was had no vegetables with it, just a plate of gristly meat. My fellow diner's dish was massively expensive and very ordinary. Expensive food aside, the restaurant had a good atmosphere..love the Amapiano and Afrobeat music. The service was friendly and good, but when I asked to take away my left overs, the waiter put a takeaway box on the table and I had to scoop my food into it myself. I was then charged a £1 for the box. Really? Come on!! The 5% service charge included in the bill wasn't appreciated either. All in all a very disappointing experience. We won't return which is a shame because we love the whole African vibe, music and food. Won't return because the price is a massive piss-take. Ok so the food is probably imported but we live close to an African grocery shop and we know what these food items cost retail. We also love cooking African food and do a better job in our opinion. And we're British! Oh well..

I first visited Uwagboe’s in March and was immediately captivated by the authentic Nigerian cuisine and the warm hospitality of the owner. The experience was so remarkable that I decided to organize my graduation lunch there. It turned out to be a perfect decision. During my graduation lunch, everything was impeccable. The owner’s kindness and attentiveness made us feel exceptionally welcome, and the ambiance truly felt like I was back in Nigeria. Each dish was a delightful reminder of the rich and diverse flavors of Nigerian cuisine, and the drinks were perfectly crafted, complementing the meals beautifully. I was so impressed with my graduation celebration that I returned just a few days later. Once again, the experience was flawless, reaffirming Uwagboe’s as a go-to spot for anyone craving genuine Nigerian food. Uwagboe’s is a gem, offering an authentic taste of Nigeria with exceptional service. Highly recommended for both special occasions and casual dining.

We had an amazing dinner at Uwagboe's Kitchen, food was very delightful, service was spectacular! Highly recommend!!

I loved eating here. Everything here actually exceeded my expectations. Food was great, service was wonderful and the place was so clean. Definitely going back there again. Well done to the owner and his staff.

I really loved my OBONO 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤 a Cameroonian who eats like a 100% Nigerian 😍😍😍😍 I recommend the remaining beautiful representation.

super dry and non eatable chicken looking like a poor anorexic. Greasy food, taste was not so tasty, portion size mid, staff not caring or friendly and ultra expensive for what is on the plate. could have put 40£ in the bin would’ve been the same.

The plantains and beans was honestly perfect.

Amazing food Great playlist Nice ambience

A most visit every time im in the city. Quality Nigerian food and great management

The pepper soup and rice was very delicious and having been craving it. I was really satisfied with the food and service provided. I even ordered an extra white rice. When back to Edinburgh I will definitely visit again. I strongly recommend. Sweet 9ja music in the background helps the food go down perfectly.

Food is unbelievably good Great staff Top class

Great food, nice atmosphere. You have to be patient and wait for the food to be done, or else place an order 10 minutes before arrival. If placing an order on the telephone for pickup, ensure that the receptionist confirms your order, as there have been times i pick up my order and one thing or other will be missing, though it's a common mistake but can be frustrating.

I ordered poundo yam and seafood okra on my first visit. I enjoyed it! I also got fish pepper soup but i didn’t like it that much, it was like fried fish inside soup 🙄. I did not like it. I went there a second time and I ordered abula (amala with gbegiri/ewedu and assorted meat. I enjoyed it a lot! The palm wine was good too! The staff were really lovely and the ambiance was good! Afrobeat was going on in the background, loved it!

Really nice. I had the jollof rice with plantain.

If you attempt to make a booking, an issue with the website will result in a message stating “sorry, there was an error” - and you will be unable to make any reservation. Phone calls are not answered. I even email the restaurant to try and bring their attention to the issue with the website, and make the booking, but there has been no reply. Customer service is simply non-existent. Do not bother trying to eat at this restaurant- there is no regard shown to customers whatsoever.

A good place to have a home taste. Good location (less than 2 miles to City Center); good varieties of West African food and great service. Eat in and take away available.

The food was great, especially the goat meat! I personally didn't like the chicken but the great service and friendliness of the owner made up for it. We even got to try some dessert, on the house. There is a good vibe as well. On the night we went, they were doing karaoke. I can recommend this restaurant! It was the first place we went to when we arrived to Edinburgh and we will make sure to go back if we're ever in town again!

I was visiting Edinburgh and was worried I won’t find a Nigerian place to eat and then I found this on google. It didn’t disappoint at all food was amazing and the taste delicious. Very nice ambience and lovely staffs.

Paid a £30 order through Uber Eats, waiting for more hours, resulting in the order being late, and then only received the gravy. I am overwhelmed by this.

Very neat, polite waiters and good food! Highly recommend!

Attended a family birthday and service slow with mistakes on order foisted on us rather than rectifying the mistakes with us ending up paying for extra food that we didn’t want. Food was not great with a burnt fish and tough chicken you couldn’t cut into and ended up leaving.

The service was very slow. The starters were good everyone enjoyed. But the main meal yooo yoo it was a disaster mmm value of money wasn’t met. The food quality was not up to standard at all.

Amazing service and people ✨️ Food is next level 🤤🤤🤤

We were passing by and since we have never tasted Nigerian food we decided to give it a try. The food was very good, quantities generous and people super nice. We found it abit pricey...

Wir waren zum ersten Mal nigerianisch essen und haben uns vom Gastgeber/Inhaber beraten lassen. Er war sehr freundlich und hat uns sehr leckere Gerichte empfohlen. Die Vorspeise (Chicken Wings) waren allerdings sehr scharf. Die Beilage Kochbanane war richtig lecker, der Fisch ( ganzer Fisch) war toll gewürzt. Wir empfehlen dieses Restaurant gerne weiter. Die Preise sind jedoch ziemlich gehoben, daher kleiner Abzug in der Bewertung.

Very chill, cool place 😎 Great authentic Nigerian food

Awesome friendly staff. Quick service and the food was perfect. A great place to eat authentic African cuisine. I strongly recommend

Been here twice with friends and colleagues and it’s always an amazing experience. Great ambience, nice food and excellent customer care. Definitely coming back again.

Fantastic food, atmosphere and music.

Good food, wonderful ambience and all round great experience! I recommend it!!

The abula was delicious, and jollof rice was tasty.

What l wanted was efo -riro but it was cooked mainly for vegetarians. Who does that???? Can’t the vegetarian type be made for vegetarians and our authentic efo-riro be made available Naija type, Naija way???? Anyway, I ordered atamase with rice and hub had banga soup with pounded yam. The deliciousness was out of this world but l was still hungry afterwards because l arrived with an empty tummy tank🤣🤣🤣🤣 hoping to fill my tummy to the brim. Hubby was also still hungry after having his plate of food and had to request for extra which isn’t good enough for food costing close to £60. Portion is everything. If after dining, you aren’t satiated and still need more, then you need to do something about your portions. Ambience was lovely, darkish though. Clean toilets and pleasant customer service. I would love to go again when I visit Scotland but only if my tummy tank would be filled to the brim😃😃😃

Do not eat here if you have a gluten allergy, or any kind of allergy for that matter. The entire menu is marked as gluten free, however when I asked about the details of one dish I was thinking of having that had noodles in it, the waiter said "I don't know, I'm not in the kitchen." Not a great response, waiters should be trained in allergy info (I have been one myself). The waiter came back to show me a photo of the noodles, of which the first ingredient is wheat flour. I told him that wheat flour isn't gluten free, and that their menu was incorrectly labelled. I then spoke to the manager (I think?) who told me that these were new. I simply don't believe that. Nobody seemed to know what they were talking about, and we unfortunately had to leave. I know it can seem like an inconvenience when someone with allergies comes in, however when we ask questions we just want to know that we are safe to eat there. It is very dangerous not to know what is in your food, and even more so to claim everything is gluten free when it is not.

I really need to give a review on my experience of my husband and I coming in for lunch. The food was amazing. I really felt like I was in Nigeria. Everything was lovely from the fried rice to the jollof and the platter (suya was so lovely). Been day dreaming about the food. I would have come in today again but we don’t stay close. ❤️❤️

Rude waiter, walked off in anger and didn’t take our drinks order cos one person didn’t make up their minds on time!

Decided to find the restaurant on 27 April this afternoon, had plaintain, Suya, and Jollof rice as starter, followed by Ogbono with Amala, had ginger beer for drinks. The initial waiter was new I guess as he was a bit not use to customer service, however whilst I was thinking of leaving, a gentleman man in green attire came to my rescue to take my orders, enabling me to place my order which was excellent and delivered by the chef. The food was tasty and delicious, I will make the 40 minutes drive to the restaurant for a decent meal.

It was really delicious to have dinner at this non-crowded Nigerian restaurant. The very kind owner recommended the best thing, something easier, like jollow rice, but I was stubborn and wanted to try the egusi soup with fish. Slightly spicy and with a particular taste that I appreciated, together with a fufu, also a particular one. To be put back.

It started very well but ended up being one of the worst dining experiences we’ve had — The restaurant looked very cosy and clean, had a very nice playlist playing in the background and it was really quiet as my partner and I were the only customers. We shared the suya chicken wings which were delicious and a good starter. Unfortunately, our main dishes took 40+ minutes to arrive despite being « street food » and not actual main dishes. During the waiting time, the waiter did not give us any attention, we almost felt ignored and when the food arrived there were no apologies or reasons given for the delay despite being the only customers there at the time. My partner had the beef suya which was incredibly dry, the beef had the consistency of beef jerky and tasted like fried oil, and the rice was drier than any jollof he’s ever had. I had the South south Boli and Fish and it for sure went south 😅 The plantains tasted like they had been laying on my plate since the night before and I ended up puking half of the meal almost straight away (which I had never experienced before as I believe I have a very strong stomach and a large appetite). We both could not finish our plates despite the small portion size (which we were aware of). Our complaints fell on deaf ears and there was no gesture made to compensate for the terrible experience. We paid full price + the 5% service fee for a service which was honestly not provided at all. Overall extremely disappointed as this was our first restaurant experience in Edinburgh and we were really looking forward to eating some good Nigerian cuisine. It truly ruined the rest of our day as I had to go back to our accommodation to stay on the toilet all day. ☹️

First time trying Nigerian food and it was excellent! Recommend the Efo-riro, plantain and asun

Had a dreadful time there. I got the worst jollof of my life and the meat was dry af. We felt sick immediately after eating and the customer service was subpar at best, DO NOT RECOMMEND!

We tried to book a table for 7.30pm.but the booking system said earliest there was a table was 8pm. When we arrived at 8pm the restaurant was almost empty. There was a large screen playing music videos. There were about 4 or 5 staff around but despite this the service was very slow. My husband was going to order chicken party smoky jollof and was told to order beef or fish instead as the chicken is very tough! He ordered the beef which managed to be both fatty and dry. The jollof was pretty tasty, but nothing special. The fried plantain was soggy. I ordered spicy goat with jollof. I was warned about the spice, but when it arrived was disappointed by dry, and mildly spiced meat. We also ordered crispy yam which was not crispy and came with a very oily sauce. I ordered Biscoff cheesecake for dessert but was served a vanilla cheesecake with still frozen strawberries on top, which I sent back. Overall it was one of the worst meals we have had in a long time and we will not be back.

Went here for my birthday and had high hopes as had previously eaten Nigerian food when in London (which was super tasty). Unfortunately the food here was not good. The jollof tasted exactly like a mexican microwave rice pouch from Tesco and the meat was so dry and chewy my jaw hurts. It was also very expensive for the quality and portion size. I could not, in good conscience, recommend this place to anyone.

I can't agree all the good reviews. Wanted to try for me foreign food. Service was good, but meat was full of muscles inside. Very bad quality in my opinion. And the costs are very expensive. Can't recommend it.

My son is currently living in Scotland. When he said there was an authentic Nigerian Restaurant I was shocked! This place is exquisit... top quality service with top quality food. We had suya wings Fry rice Chicken Swallow And yes Nigerian Fanta This place does not disappoint.

The Best Nigerian Restaurant in Scotland. PERIOD!!! Yeah, I said it. Great Hospitality and Awesome Vibe. Make sure you visit when next you're in the area.

We really enjoyed a meal out here! Totally different from other restaurants we go to and we had never tried Nigerian food before so loved having a new experience. It seems to be popular with Nigerians living in Edinburgh. We had no idea what anything on the menu was but our very helpful server (I think maybe the owner?) was a great help explaining it all to us. It all felt very authentic and the food was very tasty. I was worried it would be very spicy but it was just right- flavoursome and slightly spicy but not too much. I was also very grateful as a vegan that they have a large section of the menu devoted to plant based options. My husband said his goat was a little on the tough side but the chicken wings starter he enjoyed a lot. Our only other suggestion would be to have an explanation of what the dishes were on the menu but perhaps not necessary if most of the customers are Nigerian and they can always tell you if you don’t know. Recommend giving it a go if you are looking for somewhere to eat in Leith.

my food is yet to be delivered

A taste of Nigeria away from Nigeria. Good food, easily accessed location, clean environment, good customer service, great taste of Nigeria delicacies and drinks. Nigerian DJ dishing out Nigerian songs and vibes.

The cooking is good, real Nigerian taste from the soups to rice, etc. There is option for takeaway. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing. There is enough space and tables for groups. The service is fast enough to meet the demands of a small number of customers at a time. I guess if they start having like 20-30 customers at a time, they will need hands. It was a good experience. My friends who went with me also had a good experience.

Very good catering service, delicious food and great people.

A place to relax with the family 👪 ❤

Incredible interior with outstanding tastes of authentic West African dishes. Look no further.

The food was super yummy love it 🥰

Lovely food, great atmosphere, very good customer service and a good selection of Nigerian specials! Strongly recommended

This was a terrible experience. For the prices, I expected a fine dining experience but it was the complete opposite. There was six of us and they directed us to a table of 4 in which they didn’t even put extra chairs and we had to arrange the table ourselves. It took an hour to get our food and even still some of it was forgotten or cold when it finally arrived. Service charge was added and mandatory despite the poor service. We had to pay extra for takeaway boxes even though the food came late. I am highly disappointed and will not be attending again. 0/10 do not recommend

The service was outrageous. The server paid no attention to us. I waited for my food for an hour and it came out cold. They made us pay upfront before we even got the food. They included the service charge as well and didn’t even explain how it’s calculated. And they made us pay for takeaway boxes

Lovely place, food on point, great ambiance

Nice atmosphere BUT the worst food I have ever eaten in my life. I had the call them to express my disappointment. Edikakong @ £27 I expect a top notch

Its good its good but because I've eaten Nigerian in ages 🫡🤫🥳💙👌🤌🤌 ill come back next time

Awesome food. Good pricing. Great ambience, and floor music.

It's a nice place with good food. I will say a bit pricey.

A group of six of us stumbled upon Uwagboe's when we couldn't get in to another local restaurant, and by the end of our meal we were absolutely delighted that the first place had been fully booked! We ordered two big sharing platters between us (hake, turkey wings, and beef), plus Nigerian beer and palm wine, and the food, service and atmosphere were all fantastic. We were well taken care of and given excellent suggestions for food and drink. Highly recommended and we will be back again soon to explore more of their menu.

El lugar es muy bonito y la atención es buena, pero la relación precio calidad del menú, más o menos. La carne de pavo y de pollo algo seca, la de cabra muy recocida.

Relación calidad precio no es buena El arroz muy rico y abundante, las carnes algo duras y escasas

Positives are friendly staff and reasonable service. I felt food was way overpriced, £25 for a main meal which consisted of a small chicken drumstick and small thigh and some rice, I have no idea how the chicken was cooked as you couldn’t get it off the bone, these prices are for fine dining not a drumstick and thigh, never had such tough meat, also brought coleslaw instead of plantain, nobody advised this wasn’t available despite being on the menu.

If you travel to Edinburgh and you're from West Africa. Kindly visit this restaurant and they offer one of the best Nigerian dishes. It was a nice experience with them. The Asun and Coconut Rice was on-point

Very friendly staff made some excellent recommendations for our first time, definitely will be back soon!!

The atmosphere was the best of any Africa restaurant I have been to in Scotland. The convenience room was neat. Palm wine was served with a coconut shell cup. Pepper soup was well enjoyed by us. We look forward to attending more often from Glasgow.

We had a nice time there , the food tasted good (the starter chicken suya 😋) and customer service was top notch 😊