Victor & Carina Contini Royal Mile Cafe in Edinburgh, City of

Lovely Place in the city centre with a beautiful view of the Castle, the waiter (safia) very gentle and professional, the food was Amazing ( the huggis in special)

We went for my 40th birthday and had a great view of the castle lit up at night. The restaurant had a lovely atmosphere and the flavours were to die for. Particularly recommend the haggis balls. They were full of flavour. The staff made a fuss of me and gave me a special dessert. It was a really memorable evening and I appreciated the extra effort taken to make sure it was an enjoyable evening. We had such a lovely time here. Thank you.

Great dinning experience. Haggid starter was fab-full of flavours. Main course Fish & Chips exactly as expected - fresh and delicious. Local cider was very good. We didn't had any dessert but smell of cream brule from table beside us was incredible. Service was very professional. Very nice and elegant place, definitely highly recommend. The only downside was lack of music.

Immaculate and flexible service and great food. Went with party of 12, had drinks in the pub first before having a lovely dinner upstairs. Location can’t be beat either. Highly recommended!

We were a group of 20 and so we had a different menu from everybody else, and we'd pre-ordered our meals. My choices were the smoked trout (with creme fraiche, capers, and an outstanding lemon gel) - unbelievably delicious dish! This was followed by the pork belly with Bramley apple sauce, broccoli and toasted almonds. I can't recall the almonds because I was raving about the combination of all the flavours and the wonderfully cooked pork belly (it was only missing crackling). For dessert I had the chocolate cannonball with raspberry and creme fraiche - another super yummy concoction that was beautifully presented. Service was fantastic as were the cocktails - I had a banana daiquiri, which had a banana chip on top and some crystallised lime. Yummo! I can't comment on the price as this meal was included in our tour group's cost.

This place far exceeded my expectations! Not only was the location placed beautifully next to Edinburgh Castle, there is a large bar and waiting area for drinks before you head upstairs to your table. The food was the best I’d had while in Edinburgh and...

We stumbled on the Cannonball restaurant whilst looking for somewhere to eat. The restaurant was very quiet when we arrived but slowly filled up. We sat near a window with a close up view of Edinburgh castle so were able to watch a fascinating light...

De verdad no vengan, y menos para cenar. He reservado online y ya teníamos que dar una tarjeta de crédito....

Awesome tasting menu, very reasonably priced. Paired wines complemented each course beautifully. Lovely service from Imogen

Beautiful setting, excellent food and wine. The staff were really pleasant, attentive without being overbearing. Halibut was the nicest piece of fish I’ve had. Well cooked and perfectly seasoned. Can’t wait to go back.

Nice setting, very central.Friendly and competent staff. Noisy dining room. UNREASONABLY expensive: 1 shared starter, 2 appetizers, 2 mains, 1 shared dessert, 3 small tasting classes of whiskey and 300 cc (exactly) of wine each, resulting in more than 200 euros. The food was good,...

Great spot, really tasty food. Our server James was lovely, very friendly and attentive. Expensive, but worth it for the treat

We had the tasting menu which was delicious and excellent value, we particularly enjoyed the scallop and chocolate cannonball. The view of the castle from the restaurant was much better than we expected - it's completely unobstructed as it's the last building before the esplanade....

Great food, attentive and friendly staff. The Smoked trout starter was excellent, as was the Grilled lemon sole. The choice of wines was good,but fairly pricey.

We had a great, relaxed time celebrating our wedding anniversary. The food was very good and Imogen, our waitress for the evening was very friendly. Thank you!

The place in itself is beautiful and extremely cosy, the staff were all polite and accommodating but Imogen, as she served me, I had the pleasure of seeing her the most. She was efficient and a beacon of light, an absolute diamond above all else.

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Fantastic lunch, excellent service by Maddy, great view of the castle and good ambience and friendly reception

We had the venison and the flambéed Cannonball dessert, the meal was cooked to perfection and our server Imogen was wonderful!! She took us right to the best seat in the house, a beautiful view of Edinburgh Castle!! Highly recommend both the Cannonball AND Imogen!

Came here while my mother was visiting Edinburgh for a dinner out. Was blown away with the service and quality of food. We started with drinks in the bar and were pleasantly greeted by Peter, who served us some delightful cocktails before escorting us to...

Visited on the recommendation of some friends who'd visited previously. Stopped off for a latish lunch and we were sat upstairs which was nice and light and airy and about 1/3 full. We started off with two cannonball specials cocktails which were both delicious and...

Birthday for my wife! She loves it as did we all….thank you for your kindness caring for our visit. The meal was exceptional as was the service. Must return.

We enjoyed our meal at this well-known, established restaurant in the shadow of Edinbugh Castle. We would have liked a bit more fresh air - it was too hot! But our server, Imogen, deserves top marks for taking care of us with warmth and attention...

Apart from Cannonball’s wonderful location adjacent to the Castle Esplanade I can only describe this dining experience as mediocre. While the restaurant on the top floor is spacious and airy, the ambience was more than a little spoiled by the lack of any dress code....

We chose this restaurant for a birthday dinner. We wanted a nice restaurant, a bit upscale but not too pretentious. This fit the bill very well. Our server, Imogen, was friendly and helpful while not hovering over us. The menu is not large but offers...

Very pleasant and quiet atmosphere with a view of Edinburgh Castle. A nice place to grab a quiet dinner if you'd like to get out of the crowd for a bit. Food is excellent and staff were fantastic. Server's name was Imogen. I was there...

Visited this restaurant for lunch and it was one frustration after the next. Took an age to get drinks (which are made on a different level and appeared to get lost on their way to the restaurant) and an even longer wait for what was...

We were here for the Tattoo Drummer Package, a truly excellent experience. Music good people & lots of laughs. I would like to shout out to Ina who made it even more special. Our mother was not feeling well & Ina set us up with...

Superb restaurant with great food in an amazing atmosphere. The owner was a great host, meeting with and chatting to all the diners. The staff were friendly and professional making for an excellent dining experience.

Would like to say, our experience was second to none We celebrated our 37th wedding anniversary and the staff made it even more special and would like thank victor for organising steel drums The restaurant that goes the extra mile Donna and Brian

Booked for a 3pm lunch. Starters & mains brought to the table together. Asked why but didn’t get a satisfactory answer. Mains of fish & chips were awful - Luke warm chips & fish coated in a soggy batter. This was replaced but no professional...

Lovely escape from the hustle and bustle of the Royal Mile. The ambience and food were 5 star. Our server Imogen was delightful as was the friendly gentleman that led us to our table. We were upstairs where we were well insulated from the noise...

We sat at the bar and had lunch and drinks. Loved the interaction with the staff. Loved the atmosphere and loved the food.

Dining at the Cannonball was part of the Edinburgh Tattoo ticket package and I cannot praise it highly enough! We had a 5 course tasting menu all of the food was from Scottish suppliers with wines to match each course starting with a stunning prosecco...

This was my second year attending the Cannonball experience before the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. I do not even know where to begin! I’ll start with it’s a lot of stairs; we’ll most places in Edinburgh is full of stairs, I feel this important to...

An annual Tattoo tradition, we love this experience every single time. Victor is such a fantastic host and Sierra took fabulous care of us all evening. If you are considering the Tattoo, or just looking for an extraordinary dinner, the Cannonball will not disappoint. Highly...

Very enjoyable evening at a top class restaurant. We had the tasting menu with matching wines. It was very tasty and great value. One of our party has an allergy and substitute courses were offered. They referenced this upon arrival which instantly removed any concerns...

Disappointed, bland, rushed ‘standard’ We took friends who were over visiting. The menu was very limited. We were a party of 6, given 90 minutes, this was in the terms and conditions (this was pointed out to us!) noone took our wet coats. Our water...

We walked out! We were told to sit anywhere we wanted. Then we waited and waited. Eventually the (I assume) duty manager came over and told us to move. I asked him if we could order and he said yes, after we moved. So we...

Great looking bar/restaurant but staff were unfriendly and made me feel that they may not have appreciated the fact I'm English. Either that or they have a manager who isn't treating them well.

While visiting the Edinburgh Castle the rain set in. We dashed into Cannonball and treated ourselves to a cheeky cocktail. While they were pricy, they were absolutely worth it. A huge selection and extremely high quality, we treated ourselves to a second cocktail (even though...

This spot made our day! It was a rainy and drizzling day in Edinburgh and we snuck in here for a drink and were so pleasantly surprised at how wonderful the place is. Our drinks were perfect. We had espresso martinis! What a lovely oasis,...

Me and my dad visited Cannonball for both dinner and drinks. The service we received in both the bar and the restaurant was amazing, in the restaurant we were served by Sema and Sienna who were incredibly welcoming and accommodating, regularly checking in on us...

We left the rain and came into this Restaurant and what a joy. The food was excellent and the staff were were so attentive. Well worth a visit and fairly priced also. I would come again thanks to the staff who served us: Sema, Sierra...

My wife and I had a wonderful evening in the Cannonball restaurant. Excellent food, warm and welcoming atmosphere, and fantastic service. Our server, Sierra, not only offered wonderful food suggestions (for all tourists, this is the place to try haggis!) but also was full of...

The inviting ambiance and impeccable service (our server, Jenni, was incredible) makes this the perfect spot for a date night. The bread is the tastiest we have ever had, and the warm carrot terrine, goat cheese, and duck were so delicious. We are tourists, but...

A wonderful spot right outside Edinburgh Castle, a welcome rest after the Castle tour. Accessible by stairs there was a choice of the bar or restaurant to eat. We chose the restaurant. Great choice of menu options and drinks. The food was absolutely delicious washed...

The Cannonball Restaurant is next to the entrance to Edinburgh Castle, so we were happily surprised to be able to get a quiet table without a reservation on a Wednesday evening. The dining room is up a few flights of stairs in a charming old...

Great food, great atmosphere and excellent staff- Imogen helped make our evening really special- thank you.

Very nice looking bar, but the manager in charge was to put it politely very efficient, no pleasantries, and watching him with the way he managed the staff uncomfortable to watch. We had our drinks and could not get anyone’s attention for the bill as...

This was our fancy meal while in Edinburgh - always try to schedule one. It didn’t disappoint. Reservations were easy and we were seated right away. The interior is lovely and at atmosphere was very nice, music just the right level. Our waitress was the...

Our family enjoyed a great dinner here, the “fanciest” of our trip to Scotland. I was worried that a restaurant so close to the castle and on the Royal Mile would be mediocre and overpriced, but even though the meal was admittedly expensive, I still...

Excellent dinner last night. Classic old building with a sense of history and a view. Jenni served us and was wonderful.

This was my first experience with Haggis. I thought it was pretty good and nothing to run away from. The small appetizer portion for me was perfect. The rest of my dishes had great flavour and were cooked very well. The staff were extremely polite...

Fabulous food and delightful service! We'll be back, for sure. The food was truly divine and our table had a view of the castle.

We entered the bar late, an hour until closing, but it was empty. The bartender, James, welcomed us, suggested a seating area we wouldn’t have noticed but with a window overlooking the Royal mile, and though he was likely at the end of a long...

Very much enjoyed our dinner at Cannonball. Our server Imagen was superb. All four meals were phenomenal and the bread is a must.

This spot is wonderful for a nice dinner out while on vacation. The chef does a phenomenal job pairing flavors. My husband had the halibut, I had the duck breast, We shared the asparagus appetizer and the crème brûlée and we savored every bite of...

This restaurant is situated by Edinburgh Castle. As it was our Golden Wedding Anniversary they kindly gave us a table in the window overlooking the Castle. Imogen was very attentive and we were given Prosecco on arrival. The food was delicious. The menu was quite...

It was a cool breezy day after we had spent a couple hours at Edinburgh Castle and needed a place to sit and warm up with a good lunch. We stopped in the cannonball and although the lounge was full we went up one floor...

The speciality cocktails were a lovely start to the evening, mango & ginger Mai Tai were our choice of the night. We began the meal with the trout and venison, followed by the duck breast and halibut. All were exquisitely cooked, the duck so tender....

Excellent food, brilliant view overlooking castle (book ahead) , very friendly staff - thank you Imogen. Atmosphere really fun, busy but chilled too. Small menu but ticked all the boxes - love the local dishes. My friend gave 5⭐️ to haggis, but my smoked salmon...

Quaint restaurant over a bar near Edinburgh Castle. Service was good and drinks were amazing! Food was very good with a unique menu. The haggis cannon balls seemed a bit cliche but ended up being amazing. Waited a long time for dessert but it was...

Amazing food! (had the Halibut) Asked for wine pairing and they picked the perfect white wine to go with my meal. The crème brûlée. Amazing! And asked for a red wine to pair with it. Delicious! We had a great evening! Thank you.

The place is stunning. We've been served by Siena and she's been fantastic. It's a must to try it out. It's just right by Edinburgh Castle. You will not regret it.

Visited Cannonball a year ago with my sister during our travels. We met a lovely woman working there named Sierra who talked with us and made us feel so at home. I found myself back in Edinburgh recently and made sure I went back hoping...

Highly recommend the fantastic tasting menu. Every course was delicious! We were looked after brilliantly by Imogen

We are booking Cannonball for our wedding and thought “we best go check out the food that our guests will be eating” (any excuse for good food, really!) Adam was great and showed us round the private dining space that we are likely to reserve...

Our server Jenni was lovely! Really made the meal. Sat looking out onto the castle. Great spot. Highly recommend.

Went out with friends and we all chose the tasting menu. My wife also took the wine pairings. We were very fortunate to receive 6 courses of sheer culinary delight. A large haggis bon-bon followed by smoked venison, rainbow trout and duck breast. We then...

My wife and I were here on vacation and were visiting the Edinburgh castle after which we came upon the restaurant. Well they were already booked up, they managed to squeeze us in and we are so glad they did. The service from Peter was...

World class service to match a perfect meal. I’ve never had biscuits and cheese that tasted this good! The entire tasting menu was delicious. Olivia made our evening with very friendly and professional service. We WILL be back.

This was a return meal after a memorable visit a few years ago and it was just as delightful this time. The menu was wonderfully fresh and beautifully cooked and presented. I was pregnant and the staff ensured I was happy with how the meat...

Our dinner here was an excellent finish to a wonderful stay in Edinburgh! Our server was Imogen and she made my family feel so welcome! The food was delicious, the service was warm and professional, and we had a table with a window directly facing...

What a fabulous first visit to this beautiful restaurant. Stunning views of the castle, beautiful food and brilliant service from Imogen who was friendly and attentive throughout! Will definitely return soon!

A fantastic meal at the Cannonball with a great view of the Castle from our table. Met by Adam on our arrival, very courteous and supplied us with our drinks in the bar before we headed upstairs to the restaurant. From then on we had...

We were quickly taken up to the third floor with a wonderful view of Edinburgh Castle. The lunch 2 course meal was a great value at 25 pounds each. We had potato soup and trout for appetizers. We had mushroom risotto and haddock goujon and...

Booked last minute dinner and requested a castle view if possible. Arrived to a welcome drink and a table with a perfect view to the castle. Our server imogen was very friendly and attentive. The food was seasonal and delicious and exceeded our expectations. All...

Turned into this restaurant on a whim and it did not disappoint. No reservations but staff was happy to set us up a table with a beautiful view . Our server, Sierra was lovely , answered all our questions and offered a few delicious suggestions...

I had a dinner reservation booked for my boyfriends 30th bday (he is coeliac so it’s very hard to find restaurants to fully accommodate that). I have never seen a restaurant that has handled such intolerances so elegantly as here. I don’t know exactly what...

Tonight (24th March 2023) was our second visit to Cannonball this year. Each visit came complete with truly outstanding cuisine and customer experience. Cannonball offers such an ambient and relaxed environment with the restaurant's staff clearly passionate about their work. That brings us to Niki,...

The location of Restaurant is great, just few steps from Castle. The place is clean and spaceous.The food was delicious, and Service Olivia was wonderful.

Amazing service, food and view!! Will be back. Imogen was amazing and explained everything also the history and the story of Alice.

We had an amazing evening at the Cannonball restaurant for my birthday meal. We were looked after excellently from start to finish! On arrival we were greeted by the barman (sorry I can’t remember his name) who made us feel welcome immediately with his lovely...

We had such an amazing time at the cannonball! We were celebrating an early Mother’s Day and they brought us a special drink to start. Imogen was our server and she made the whole experience perfect. My brother has severe allergies and she took so...

The tasting menu was an amazing experience. Great food and the service from our waitress Imogen was second to none, she was informative on each course and attentive to all our needs. Thoroughly recommend the lamb dish and the lemon tart. Great location with views...

Fabulous service. Amazing food good range of choice for different diets. brilliant place to celebrate a special occasion

Went to Cannonball to celebrate a birthday and we had a wonderful evening! The service was incredible - we were served by Imogen who was delightful and so attentive as well as giving great recommendations. On top of that the food was brilliant - everything,...

We had a lovely evening being served by Imogen. We do recommend this restaurant where we had a lovely evening tonight!

Arranged to meet a friend here for lunch mid week. We were shown to a lovely table upstairs with a view directly on to Edinburgh Castle. Service was great. Very attentive. We both decided to have 2 courses off the set menu with a bottle...

Really enjoyed the restaurant, and our server Peter deserves special mention, he was attentive, friendly, and amusing! The location is great, right next to Edinburgh Castle on the Royal Mile, and we enjoyed some delicious Scottish food, with good-but-of-course-not-Scottish wine.... :-)

we were served in the bar yesterday afternoon by a young man called james. he was the most helpful and kind person, we felt we had to let everyone know !! if you go to cannonball and james is working expect amazing service and friendly...

There was a warm welcome and the restaurant feels good with a few tables having a fabulous view of the Castle (most don’t). The main disappointment was the tasting menu which was not well designed in as much as the individual plates were like full...

Utterly delicious, perfectly balanced flavours, friendly and efficient service - and a beautiful historic building. I love this place!

Came in for some lunch and drinks. Our server Imogen made us feel very welcome. The soup was delicious and the cocktails made by Simone were inventive and left us wanting more. Would highly recommend.

My Partner & I were on a mini-break in Edinburgh staying at the The Witchery. On our second night, we decided to eat out, but, as it was so cold, we didn't want to stray too far from our temporary home. The Cannonball Restaurant &...

I’ve only ever been to the cannonball restaurant during the tattoo so I’ve always assume it was just for group booking, turns out I was wrong in thinking this. We arrived to a very warm welcome from a South African gentleman who led us upstairs...

We were there in December and had the set festive menu. The meal was delicious and our server Nikki was great and super friendly. Would recommend!

Lovely venue for a date. Great experience for us both and food was unique and stunning. Niki was exceptional and welcomed feedback throughout.

This was definitely a birthday celebration to remember. The dishes were beautifully presented and the ingredients seemed of excellent quality. The flambéed Christmas pudding was absolutely delicious!!! We enjoyed the best view of the castle imaginable and the service was genuinely exquisite! A true feeling...