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CONGRATULATIONS FOR PROMOTING GREEK CUISINE as Cretan, as chef and as good food lover, I cannot but express my absolute taste satisfaction. Very nice atmosphere and excellent service. Congratulations (I'm sorry that I have roughly the same working hours and I can't come more often)

Excellent food cooked and presented perfectly. Only a small place but the one waiting staff was experienced enough to make sure everyone was excellently looked after and never looked stressed and also made time to chat with all of the customers. Very reasonably priced for the quality of food and service. We will be visiting again when next in the area.

Great atmosphere, warm, comfortable, lovely food with Indian flavours. A perfect place for business lunch or meeting friends. Very highly recommended.

Karly and the team went the extra mile to ensure we had a lovely evening. The food was delicious and fresh and the atmosphere was so relaxed and fun!

first time eating in for a while and we won't be back. had the most dreadful service from a waiter who seemed to be in his own world. despite being the only people eating in for a while the service was some of the most dreadful I've ever experienced. from not clearing plates, to messing up the order (despite repeating it back) to not topping up water to no apology for a piece of dish sponge in a mango lassi to making the customer self transfer their food to takeaway dishes, extraordinarily bad. a real shame as the food is good. the this person should be be serving anyone. ever.

We stopped here for lunch after doing a bike tour. The food was excellent and the presentation with edible flowers was beautiful!

Prime location for fringe punters. Currywurst was on point, if a bit expensive - £10 for 2 bratwurst, sauce and a small quantity of bread. There isn't much atmosphere as it's an outdoor venue. There is no external seating. Order your foods, pay your monies and leave.

The food here really was very good. Very much recommended. Definitely worth grabbing a dessert also.

Very much enjoyed the Newhaven cod.

I had the pleasure of dining at MITSOS tonight, and it was nothing short of exceptional! The atmosphere was warm and inviting, reflecting the vibrant charm of Greek culture and a lovely and cozy environment. The food was absolutely divine – every dish was crafted to perfection, bursting with authentic flavors that transported me straight to the Mediterranean. But what truly elevated the experience was the staff. They deserve all the praise in the world for their outstanding service! Friendly, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable, they made sure every aspect of the meal was flawless. Their genuine enthusiasm and care for their guests left a lasting impression. It’s rare to find a team so dedicated to creating an unforgettable dining experience. If you’re in Edinburgh and looking for a fantastic spot that combines incredible food with impeccable service, MITSOS is an absolute must-visit. I can’t wait to return!

Super delicious menu and lovely people.

Thoroughly enjoyed our meal here. As a vegetarian there were so many options. Good value for money and nice setting inside.

An unassuming spot at the bottom of Dundas Street that offers one of the best wine selections in Edinburgh matched by brilliant food. Service was fantastic too.

I was at the Tollhouse yesterday after a wedding and had been stressed out prior to someone letting me down in relation to the wedding. The staff at the Tollhouse were so attentive and their attention to detail was impressive, we never had an empty glass of water and we were treated as such VIPs. The food was amazing, incredible portion sizes and the presentation was fantastic. All in all, I’m so happy that we went there for food as we were all treated as people and not just money bags. Would definitely recommend going there for an important meal as they will make you feel as equally important.

Siamo stati a cena la vigilia di Natale con la famiglia e lo consiglio a tutti. Cibo divino, servizio perfetto e camerieri super efficienti, cordiali e simpatici. Insomma se tornerò ad Edimburgo sarà una tappa imprescindibile.