The best restaurants serving British food in Edinburgh and Lothian

Family lunch for 12 people reserved weeks before and were told we could eat upstairs in The Avenue at the time we made the booking. On arrival we were informed that the upstairs was being redecorated and that we'd have to eat in the bar. Had we been warned we would have changed our reservation. Food was a mixed bag: my calamares were not properly cooked - some were practically raw. My brother had patatas bravas which were also hard and undercooked. My sister in law's salad was apparently thrown together with the most basic and cheapest ingredients. The general consensus amongst the rest of the family was just OK and average, rather than anything more positive. Such a pity as we have eaten here 7 or 8 times and the quality has always been good. I hope things improve soon.

Lovely food and scones were a treat. It was a bit of a squeeze as one of our party was in a wheelchair but the staff were very helpful moving tables around to make room.

I read all the negative reviews and wonder if i was at a different place. I had time to kill as OH was at hospital for a scan, so had discovered the park as a place to walk the dogs. Which was lovely. Went to the bistro, had the pancakes, blueberries and greek yoghurt - very nice, tasty enjoyed it with a decent coffee. Went back today and it was closed, previous time it was jumping with people walking their dogs taking in the sun and the outdoor area was pretty full and folks inside as well. I do hope it will reopen?

After a very disappointing visit to the Ship we walked along to here. We only had enough time for one drink before we had to go for our train. The difference between the Ship and here was night and day. Staff friendly and helpful and actually behind the bar. Unlike the Ship. Tables cleared immediately unlike the Ship. Customers were welcoming and full of information about the best places to go in town. Plus cheaper than the aforementioned. Highly recommended.

Excellent! We had a caesar salad, onion rings, sauté greens, veggie lover's foccia and they were VERY good! Veg was fresh, sauces tasted really good, and service was quality care with classic Scottish hospitality.

Booked in today to treat mum n I as we weren't able to spend Mother's Day together .Surpassed my expectations ! Round of sandwiches of our choice ,2 scones with jam n cream each and 4 cakes each .Certainly didn't come away hungry .The quality portion size and presentation was excellent . Chef did well and staff were all very efficient and helpful .Had lunch and breakfast here but can also recommend afternoon tea .Thanks team

De verwachting was niet hoog omdat het gelegen was in een Best Western hotel, maar het restaurant was dik in orde ! De bar had alle drank die zou willen drinken en het eten was voldoende van hoeveelheid en lekker op smaak. Prima tent !

Delicious afternoon tea in lovely surroundings Nicely presented with friendly staff Had a small cup of carrot and coriander soup to start Afternoon tea was sausage rolls savoury scones quiche and a ham salad croissant Four fruit scones with clotted cream and jam and a selection of delicious cakes No sandwiches but preferred the savoury’s Doggy bag with the ones we couldn’t eat Overall a lovely treat Had an itison voucher

A fabulous place for a relaxing dinner and breakfasts. Part of the fabulous Dalmahoy Hotel. Lovely friendly, but not intrusive service. Has the steak (flat iron) and it was perfect. Thank you.

Good location. Great modern rooms. Jonathan, the concierge, was wonderful! He gave us great help with restaurants and took good care of us while we waited for our room after coming in on a red eye. Negatives: lots of noise from a neighboring late-night food court (not the case for all rooms, we stayed there twice); and the continental breakfast was meh.

After going to the gallery we went to the cafe for a late lunch. The meals are reasonable value and all fresh, good food.

El entorno es agradable, pero el té de la comida y el servicio son terribles, la leche para el té vino inteligentemente equilibrada boca abajo en la taza de té y se derramó sobre mí. Los bollos se ven bien pero son horribles y secos. Cero ayuda del personal del desultorio. El día estaba borracho. No es un buen café para alguien con discapacidad.

Delicious meal -very freshly cooked and all excellent quality.. Friendly landlord. child friendly and dog friendly. Beautiful children’s park very nearby. Wish we had found it earlier in our holiday!

This used to be a fairly bog-standard pub frequented by summer stag parties looking for nose-bag food. One to be avoided. Now a very friendly gastro-pub with nice staff and great service. Super location and dog-friendly. Now attracting families for food rather than stags for drinks. Nice.

Awful food chef had sexual words we uncomfortable worse time ever he came over to many times wee jokes hated it dogs in restaurant