Wildfire in Edinburgh, City of

We called in for diner tonight on spec and my wife and I agreed that we now have a favourite restaurant in Edinburgh. The service was first class and the food was exceptional. Very happy to recommend this establishment. You won't be disappointed.

Been here twice. Food, service, and atmosphere were all excellent!

Simply delicious... rib eye cooked to perfection 👌

100% recommended. The waiter Antonio, a very nice man from Malaga. He advised us about the city Very cozy place with good food. Good quality/price

Best steak I've had in a long time ,

Nice homey experience and was very cozy! Staff were super welcoming and very helpful deciphering the menu for my group. Food was excellent I got the 10oz ribeye and chips with peppercorn sauce and it was perfect! But let me tell you the sticky toffee pudding had to be the best in edinburgh. 10/10 would come back again.

Absolute gem of a restaurant. I can honestly say I have never had a steak as perfect as I did at Wildfire. If you're in Edinburgh, you can't miss out on this place. Top tier.

Wildfire is a gorgeous little restaurant, with excellent, locally-sourced food. Well worth visiting for a special occasion. Recommend booking as it only holds about 30 people and it's been full every time I've visited!

Staff are excellent very attentive. Food is expensive but well presented and tasty.

Super nice, small but fine restaurant. Highly recommended

My husband and I recently visited Wildfire restaurant in Edinburgh and we had a great experience. From the moment we walked in Lauren and Nikita took care of us. They were knowledgeable, pleasant and attentive to our needs. The food was superb and exactly what we wanted and how we wanted it. We will definitely visit again when in town because of the great experience we had. Thank you for a great service and experience!

We recently had the pleasure of dining at the Wildfire in Edinburgh and Lauren & Nikita were total superstars!! We ended up having an absolute blast just following their recommendations and it ended up being one of the highlights of our time in this beautiful city. My steak was cooked to perfection and my wife’s Chilean sea bass was extraordinary! If you’re in the area and are craving some quality food and the best customer service in Edinburgh you need to go to the Wildfire website and book a table right now! When you’re there ask for Lauren & Nikita for 5 star service. We are definitely stopping by again next time we’re in magical Edinburgh. Cheers!

Beautiful intimate restaurant, amazing staff, food outstanding, perfect ambiance

Brilliant restaurant. The scallops, haggis and steak were exceptional and they were very hospitable for such a large group in a small restaurant. Would recommend!

First time here, fabulous food, Seafood French style with veggie and steak options. Great wine list and generous portions

It was a nice steak cooked how I had ordered it. Serving staff were quite young and weren't the most attentive. Didn't stay long because there was a large table of very loud Americans who were going for the third bottle of red wine when I left

We made reservations at this quaint steakhouse for the evening we flew into Edinburgh as it is rated highly and is located just around the corner from our hotel. This little restaurant is a gem. Things we loved: - the food was delicious - Cullen skink (we shared it as an appetizer), ribeye steak for me that was perfectly done with a surprisingly delicious side salad, pan-fried fillet of seabream - quaint, cozy atmosphere without feeling overcrowded - fantastic service - great drink options - lovely location on Rose Street near the Edinburgh Castle but not on the tourist tracks of the Royal Mile or Grassmarket areas. Things we would change: - we were so tired after traveling for nearly 20 hours. We just wish we hadn’t been so exhausted!

Really delicious food from the a la carte menu. Seasoning was well balanced and food was fresh. Despite it being a busy evening, our service was great and food was timely. As a tourist, I wish I had time to go back! Reservations are recommended.

They were very kind because even though everything was full they were able to offer us a table. The staff's attention was excellent. Very good food. A very pleasant and quiet place to enjoy Scottish cuisine.

Small but friendly place, the soft lighting was perfect for the occasion. We had a delicious soup and some delightful King prawns. The haggis is also worth trying, very good. The staff was very kind and friendly, they answered all our questions and guided us perfectly in choosing the dishes.

the meat was perfect. we’ve tried some seafood first and then the fillet and some siders. they were all delicious.

We tried Haeggis for the first time and were really impressed by how good it tasted. I didn't find the oatmeal cookies that went with it that convincing, but otherwise it was great. The fish gratin was also good, creamy but still light. Plus a delicious salad. My husband was completely thrilled by the perfectly prepared beef fillet! A dream. Really good food and nice service. You can look into the kitchen on the way to the toilet, it's remarkable what is conjured up there in such a small space. Overall, a great chance find on our stroll through the city. Thank you! Anke and Jürgen from Germany

"Small but nice" applies both to the restaurant itself (approx. 30 seats and then it's really full) and to the menu. There is something for steak lovers, seafood fans (mussels, lobster, etc) and the Scottish specialties are not neglected either. The service is very attentive and friendly and doesn't shy away from recommendations. In addition to Cullem Skink (nicely fishy, ​​if relatively bland, but generally well balanced), we had haggis and chicken, the latter came with a great pepper sauce that's worth asking for. Plus local beers and a delicious port wine at the end, what a lovely evening...

They have a quite good menu of seafood. Recommended if you look forward to tasting the local fish with a quite good recipes in a beautiful neighborhood. They don’t serve beer on tap. Waitress was nice and welcoming.

The best meal we had in Scotland. Attention, reservations are necessary.

Amazing Halal Food Amazing juicy BBQ I tried mixed grill then pasta and last was Seafood All were amazing and very delicious then i realized that the link between them is an amzing chef👌❤️

Ribeye steak is tender. Waitresses with a smile. Excellent.

Top restaurant! Excellent service and food!

Genuinely the best mussels and prawns I have ever had in my entire life. The only reason this restaurant loses a star in my book is because the meal took almost three hours for literally no reason, so we were freezing cold in patio seats. Also, they brought my sister completely raw salmon after she specifically asked whether or not it was cooked. They made a few mistakes on the bill also, but they were wonderful when we asked for another meal (without eating any of the raw salmon) and asked for the bill to be corrected.

Our food was excellent.. lobster, prawns and steak was fantastic..

This was our favorite meal in Edinburgh. Cozy ambiance, attentive service, and a fairly priced menu relative to the quality of the meal. Highly recommend the Haggis starter. The steaks are fantastic, and the quality of meat is accentuated by the simple seasoning and perfect cook. Strongly recommend booking a table here!

Shocking Customer Service. Restaurant cancelled booking without contact. Only caught it on booking app when went to check time. Restaurant claim they can’t tell people they are closing due to GDPR. They said not to worry there are plenty of restaurants in Edinburgh. Well they are right and it will never be Wildfire!

Restaurant cancelled booking without contact. Only caught it on booking app when went to check time. Restaurant claim they can’t tell people they are closing due to GDPR. They said not to worry there are plenty of restaurants in Edinburgh. Well they are right and it will never be Wildfire!

Perfect welcome, availability of the waitress, responses to our numerous requests with a smile and patience. She does not hesitate to question our choices, such as cooking meat, for example, in a polite and caring manner, in order to provide us with the best possible experience. very professional but also friendly. The price is a little high but I've never eaten anything so good, treat yourself, go there with your eyes closed!

We were looked after well during our Birthday lunch experience, though were the only diners, always a little disconcerting. However the polite staff tended to our requests and their wee treat of a complimentary sherry was a lovely touch. Partner enjoyed the haggis starter which oddly came with oatcakes, of which there could have been more . Mains of filet steak 1, and prawns 2, were delicious. Sticky toffee desert, also very good. There were a couple of hiccups that the young team dealt with very professionally e.g. odd loud playlist which they gladly softened to more appealing background jazz. All in all an enjoyable late lunch - will make sure to come at busier times next time round.

Good place and good food Had a great time.

What a delicious meal!! Between the haddock, the chicken, and the seafood bake we left very content and full. We also tried the haggis that was very delicious, surprisingly so. The waitresses were very lovely and helped us choose our entrees.

We walked in early without a reservation and were seated with a reasonable time limit - we could see why as the place filled up with reservations. This no-frills small restaurant serves delicious mussels, Scottish angus beef cook exactly as requested. Comfortable and tasteful decor. Friendly professional service and reasonable prices. Great find on a bust street full of restaurants.

Excellent food and service in the centre of Edinburgh what's not to like!! Will definitely be back very soon. Had mussels, steak and sticky toffee pudding amazing.

Before our Edinburgh trip, we were told this is a place we must not miss, as a dining option so we made our way here, to this place along the Rose Street! Greeted by a super sweet & lovely lady whom we later found out that her name is Iona (hope I spelt it right 😊). She was friendly, patience & helpful. Not only did she give us ample time to make our choice, she even offered to bring some blankets as the weather was quite cold (about 18 degree) while we decided to dine outdoor (we didn’t dine indoor as the place is a bit dark & we really want to see clearly what we eat 😋😋) Everything was great, we finished up almost everything in our plate, except the haggis side dish… guess we are not used to the taste :-)

Was really looking forward to eating here as had heard great things. Although we ate early felt as though we were being rushed the whole time, asking what we wanted to eat 2 mins after giving us the menus. The chicken was good, fisherman’s pie was returned as was Luke warm (at best) at the bottom, Sirloin steak was very average and lots of sinew. When asked about the meal said the steak was average and the fish pie cold but met with an apology and zero action. It’s an expensive restaurant and I expected much better.

Lovely and quaint atmosphere. Delicious food. Excellent service. I wish I was not a tourist so that I could visit again and again!

Very very good steak, just the wait a little long after ordering and quite high prices. However, it remains to be tried for the quality of the meat 👍

Super friendly and professional management and staff. The menu is delicious and varied and the ambience so inviting.

Great meal in Wildfire, staff were very attentive.

Extremely friendly personel. We tried the haggis, and the Fisherman's pie, which were both absolutely lovely! Would definitely recommend this restaurant.

A small and very cozy restaurant. The food was superb and amazing. Need a reservation as its always busy.

Lovely little restaurant on a side street with excellent steaks at moderate prices. Good value

Best food best shrimp best scallops best soundtrack get here and eat here!

Visited here on 24th April for an evening meal. This was the tastiest steak I have ever had, hands down. I always order my steak rare and not very often does it actually arrive genuinely rare, always more towards medium-rare. This was cooked spot on and the peppercorn sauce was delicious too. I also ordered truffle fries as a side order and these were lovely too. My partner ordered the mussels which he really enjoyed and my affogato was also lovely. The younger lady who served us was seemingly on her own front of house that evening. Everything came quickly and her service was great. I thought the venue was really cosy and comfortable and I'm so glad we came here as opposed to visiting a chain restaurant.

Food was excellent and a lovely service appeared to be very quiet as we were the only people in.

We had a most enjoyable lunch at Wildfire! Everything from the service provided by Iona, the freshness of the seafood and fish we ate, the wholesome taste of each dish and the relaxed cosy atmosphere.

Visited lunch time just as they opened, warm and cozy restaurant with a friendly and helpful maitede. She had our table ready with water prior to arrival. I ordered Cullen Skink and the Chicken with Diane sauce, and my husband had scallops and steak for main Cooked perfectly and they really do the best Steaks and Cullen Skink. Great friendly service highly recommended.

Best meal we had in Edinburgh! The staff was extraordinary, the front of house was so friendly and warm and each fish dish we ordered was prepared to perfection. The prices are reasonable, and while it is a tiny space, the atmosphere is so cozy and inviting you feel like you’re eating at a friends lovely home. I have not one suggestion or word of criticism, this was a flawless final dinner in the city. We shan’t forget you, wildfire and I wish I had asked for my waitress’ name, because she was an utter delight. Thanks again!

Had an amazing meal last night. One of the best fish pies I've ever had and an amazing sticky toffee pudding. Service was phenomenal as well.

A lovely little restaurant in the new part of Edinburgh. Booked here months ago for my stepdad's 60th. The restaurant maybe seats only 25 people max and just one waitress but she was attentive and polite. Table had some small birthday confetti on for the birthday but I had hoped they would do a pudding or something as it was booked months in advance. Food was really good though- we had cullen skink, prawns and the salmon from the starters and steak for main. Would visit here again!

A beautifully quaint restaurant in the heart of Edinburgh. The food was amazing, particularly the steak. The most friendly staff and definitely worth a visit.

Absolutely fantastic place in the heart of the city. I wanted to take my brother out for a special meal but it was a spur of the moment thing and most places had closed for lunch service. We found Wildfire, not knowing what to expect, and discovered the best meal either of us have had in a long while. The best cooked scallops I have had in many years were quickly followed by an exquisitely cooked to order 10oz ribeye steak surf and turf - the star for me being the grilled king prawn 'surf' with rich garlic butter sauce and shoe string fries. We finished with a simple but delicious cheese board. Highly recommended.

Had a great meal, staff were very attentive and appreciated the wine recommendation. Will certainly revisit the next time we are in Edinburgh.

I cannot say food was outstanding but I can say service quality and attitude was terrible. We went to restaurant at 20:30. We ordered some starters and then mains. After waiting 35 minutes they brought starters and mains at the same time. When I said “this is not the correct way to serve a dinner” the lady who was serving me the ribeye told me “do you want to get this or not” with a very rude attitude. My personal opinion is this restaurant is overrated. Starters were below average. Ribeye was best dish on the table and cooked correct. Wine menu is very limited.

What a lovely, cosy place this is! Lovely traditional decor and atmospheric lighting. We visited Edinburgh for my birthday so decided to try out this place. Despite being a Thursday most tables were filled adding to the atmosphere. We had Pate and scallops for starters and it was honestly the best Pate I've had. Think the addition of brandy probably added to the flavour. My husband's scallops looked amazing. We both went for a fillet steak with blue sauce and chips. It was out of this world. Best steak I've had in a long time. We didn't have pudding as we were absolutely stuffed. Lovely, attentive waitress. We will be back!

Such a classy little gem. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Food was perfect for lunch. Haggis to start and muscles for main. It was my birthday and it was a lovely surprise when we were given a glass of sherry and a lovely cake to share at the end of our meal.

Great evening at the Wildfire. Small and intimate but very comfortable and great service!

Lovely atmosphere and we enjoyed a quality meal. Was nice to go somewhere small and independent. Had beautiful Cullen skink, mussels and steaks all cooked beautifully and you could tell it was all nice fresh produce. Fair price for the location too. Can certainly recommend booking.

Thank you to the Wildfire team that made our evening so special. The service and food could genuinely not be flawed. Name a better combo than steak & seafood

Great and good to support such a pationate team! Fabulous well done couldn't get better value if you tried! Thanks NHarrison, Carlisle.

Read the reviews before visiting, and this place absolutely did not dissapoint. My mum had haggis to start and it was pleasantly delishious! We both had steak for our main, and it was cooked to PERFECTION. Best steak we had both had in a long time. Staff were lovely, the place has a lovely ambiance to it and the wine was great too. Highly recommend 👌

All food delicious - ribeye perfectly done as requested. Fish pie yummy. Nice atmosphere. Waiting staff really friendly, helpful and professional.

Founds this place by accident. The tiny place is full of atmosphere, the food was incredible and portions weren’t small, the service was exceptional. All round one of our best meals in Edinburgh

Good ambience, nice music, friendly service and great food .

Ambient surroundings in Rose Street , Edinburgh. A real hidden gem. Delicious food and attentive bar staff. Choice of seafood and steak cooked to perfection.

Trato acogedor y precios razonables. Menú de comida con platos tradicionales y ingredientes locales frescos y de buena calidad. Disponibilidad amplia de cervezas.

Friendly welcome and very tasty food. Highly recommended if you are looking for a quiet restaurant with a tasty steak.

Lovely cosy spot. Wonderful staff and delicious food.

Cosy atmosphere, good service but the food was a bit below par in comparison to the prices.

Les plats sont excellents et le bœuf vraiment succulent. L’ambiance est cosy Un bel endroit pour passer une bonne soirée Allez y

Service was spectacular and the place is small and cozy. Good steak and really good seafood. Smoked salmon was amazing

Had pre booked for a group and confirmed the booking. When we arrived they hadn't got us booked in despite speaking to someone a day earlier.

Sehr gemütlich, sehr liebe aufmerksame Menschen und so leckeres Essen 🥰 wir kommen im nächsten Urlaub gerne wieder!

This is a tricky review. So let’s start with the positives. This is a lovely wee restaurant and everything that we had to eat was excellent. The problem is, it isn’t what we wanted to eat. At 8pm of a Saturday night we arrived to be told that there was no mussels (part of the reason one of the party wanted to go there) and no chicken left. The restaurant has a very small menu (I don’t mind this!) but when two things aren’t available it does restrict you quite a lot and also pushes you to the pricier options of the steak menu. The staff were helpful and did manage to offer a steak with the sides that were on the chicken dish but really, I mean what restaurant (who had another dozen diners arrive after us) doesn’t have any chicken?? That’s the ranty bit. Once we had all reordered, the food was delicious. Also the wine was lovely and the perfect temperature. We did enjoy our night and would probably return. If the full menu was on…

Excellent staff and great food. My one reservation is that steak is all you get unless you add sides. At the price, I would have expected one side included. Having said that, I would go again and will recommend to others.

Cracking little restaurant. Locally sourced food cooked splendidly! Lovely service, good wines and great value.

we had to place our orders in advance and we were told not to be late as they would only hold our table for ten minutes. Bit surprised when we turned up and our table wasn't ready...then we were told they didn't have enough prawns - so, what was the point of pre-ordering? on the whole, food was decent but not spectacular....

Super warm in every way! We came for Christmas Eve dinner and were delighted with the food and the service! The Fish Pie was dreamy, the haggis was delicious and the scallops and mussels were fresh and beautifully cooked! The Toffee pudding sent us to heaven with a side of whiskey, oat and honey ice-cream! Highly recommend!

The food here is really wonderful. We had the goats cheese parcel, Cullen skink, fillet steak, rump steak and fish pie. All so tasty. It was 2 days before Christmas and there were crackers for us on the table and complementary mince pies. We also had sticky toffee pudding. It was delicious. The staff were attentive and cheerful. This was a great choice for our only night in Edinburgh.

The level of disappointment is indescribable. On Christmas Eve, why would one go out? Perhaps for a dinner with a partner, family, or friends, expecting the experience to be worth the expense. Can a taxi be late for pickup? Of course, especially when you're located at a distance, and unfortunately, this is beyond your control. The worst part is if you're delayed for a justified reason and have booked through OpenTable or similar services, you might face an unfair charge for being slightly late. The food was underwhelming. Having tried various restaurants in Edinburgh and in over 16 countries, we expected better. Regarding the service, we extend our thanks to the kind lady who assisted us with our belongings. Her kindness throughout the night was commendable, and she deserves recognition. However, the other staff member, a blonde lady, was noticeably rude. We understand that Christmas Eve is a time best spent with family or close ones, but this should not translate into negative attitudes towards customers. Last part, wine was not taken as they mentioned that as per their license they cannot allow customers to take their own wine. This is only restaurants I heard such a thing in Edinburgh, what kind of license is that? But no worries, I'll check that and edit this part of review accordingly. It's important to note that in today's world, many people have significant online followings, and a bad review can harm a business's reputation. Therefore, maintaining high standards in all aspects of service is crucial, particularly in the challenging business environment of the hospitality industry. @TasteTravellers | As travel bloggers, we explore the world, trying out restaurants, accommodations, attractions, and services, sharing our itineraries, plans and more. A positive review from us can significantly boost your customers.

Really friendly and attentive staff and unique historic building. Unfortunately for the price the steaks just aren't there. They need to take £5 off every steak for the value for money to be there. The steak is not premium quality so the prices are just too high. The sides were pub chain quality. Have been looking for a good value steak place since Buffalo grill closed down, unfortunately this is not it.

Delicious food and great service

Fabulous small Scottish bistro in Rose Street. We had one of the best steaks we've ever had, both ordered to be cooked differently and both were perfect. Great service. Only negatives, as it's very small it can be quite noisy, and when we left we asked them to order us a taxi and they wouldn't as they said taxis can never find them. We were advised to walk to Princes Street which in heels , having arrived by taxi ( booked by our hotel), was not easy. No taxis available anywhere which spoiled a lovely evening out as my feet were killing me. Advice to staff, you can order taxis with a pick up at the Charlotte Square end of Rose Street.

Wow, stumbled on this little restaurant walking back to our hotel and we are so glad we did. It literally is a hidden gem. The food was out of this world. I had mussels and ribeye. Cooked perfectly and the flavours were amazing. Staff were so friendly and a real cozy atmosphere. Can’t recommend highly enough

Cosy atmosphere, great service and delicious food. Portion sizes very generous. Yummy! I had mussels starter, which I'd recommend

Absolutely gorgeous experience. Food was excellent and the staff were lovely. My husband had the scallops to start and the fish pie for his main. I had the fillet steak with shoestring fries and a salad. We shared the trio of cheeses. All wonderful.

Food was lovely, but not the standard you would expect for the price... Staff were attentive

The best fillet steak I have ever eaten. A beautiful and cozy little restaurant.

A great meal in a lovely little restaurant. The staff were so nice and helpful

What an amazing cosy little place. We just had the festive lunch menu and it was amazing. The staff were so friendly and the food was amazing. We had an issue with allergies in terms of desserts but the staff easily sorted it out. Well...

A lovely restaurant. Food was amazing, staff extremely efficient and welcoming.

Lovely cosy atmosphere. The Cullen skink was excellent! We had the rib eye steak. One surf and turf. Both were perfectly cooked. Sides were delicious. We would definitely recommend this restaurant.

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Lovely and very cozy place. I had the prawns as the starter which wasn't that good, I'm afraid - 3 prawns that were tough and overcooked for £12 seemed quite overprized, and that's why it's only 4 stars and not 5. The steak however was...