The best restaurants serving British food in Edinburgh and Lothian

Had been looking forward to visiting this restaurant for months after hearing great things but what a disappointment it was. Sat in what can only be described as the worst table we’ve ever had in a restaurant. My wife sat with a wall to her side and myself with the staff till to my side so constantly having a member of staff standing right beside me - it was like having a third member for dinner. We asked to move but unfortunately restaurant was full - this was despite there being some empty tables the full time we were in. This should not be a table in such an establishment and find it amazing that they have it as an option. We can’t complain about the food, it was delicious so credit where it’s due to the kitchen team. Overly priced? Yes. But you pay for location and reputation. Come time to pay I showed my voucher to which the team member grabbed my phone and through the bill on the table and disappeared with my phone for a few minutes. Very strange service. Overall, a massively disappointing experience. Average service, great food but the worst seats you’ll come across means we won’t return and unfortunately haven’t recommended to friends/family.

Food cold and pizza topping all down one side

I decided to have dinner at the hotel because I arrived tired and it was a pleasant surprise! I was very well attended to and the food was excellent, at a very good price! I had a starter of breaded mushrooms that were perfect and a main course of a steak that was perfectly cooked with peas and fries that were also perfectly cooked. There are good options for beer, beer and wine. Excellent service and cuisine!

What a fantastic experience! The staff were great and more than happy to answer any questions. The food was amazing with such great options to chose from and also a great wine selection. It was our Wedding Anniversary and it was made to be very special. Will definitely be coming back to experience the Garden Room next time.

Lovely fast fodd. Always fresh.

Best roof in Edinburgh, inside the botanical gardens very peaceful, but you need it to restore dangerously high blood pressure if you try to get food, has improved but still a challenge

Would thoroughly recommend Breakfast with Santa! Reasonably priced. Decent food. Santa was wonderful!! Engaging and great fun for the kids - big and small! We were lucky to be sat beside him and he managed to beat my wee superhero geeks in a Marvel quiz!! Lovely morning. Thank you.

I ordered extra anchovies.. no all covered anchovie.. wtf.. they argue is what i ordered

Were there in mid-November, there was no one there except for us - it probably went very quickly for us contrary to the other reviews. The service was super nice and otherwise it's a nice location. The food was simple but tasty, there was nothing wrong with it. We would come again.

Visitamos el domingo por la noche, no necesita reservar, era bastante tranquilo. Informado de las ofertas especiales, buena selección de comida en el menú menú infantil. Pan de Ajo para los niños, pedimos salchichas con puré de patatas y hamburguesa y n fichas del menú de niños, la gran hamburguesa/patatas fritas, el jalapeño queso se derrita y el pollo fajita hamburguesa, pinta de cerveza fría, vino de la casa de cristal y refrescos para los niños. Y Chic brownie tarta fudge y helado para el postre.

The blacksmith forge is now closed Lidl who owned the lease terminated agreement with Witherspoon Lidl have expanded into what was the blacksmith forge leaving a much smaller area available for lease This has been taken up by a bar/ restaurant called Madison's

Quick stop off on way into town. Really enjoyed our snacks and wine. Was met by Shauney who served us at the till. Lovely and friendly

A table of four, we each had a large traditional Scottish breakfast. Service from Mandy was excellent (well done Mandy) and food was first rate, all served on nicely warmed plates. We appreciated the efficient speed of service also. Well worth the visit for a nice breakfast

I have been going to this my local pub for over 30 years Had my wedding reception christened my grandchildren and my Step son married in the garden Lots of memories Hope Carole John and Nicki can find a long peaceful and happier times together Onwards and upwards with the new owners Please keep it a beautiful country pub x

I was treating my family to an early Christmas lunch. My son and me opted for the Christmas lunch menu. It stated that it was freshly carved turkey. I've never seen square turkey slices! It tasted bland and sliced like processed 'meat'. Disgusting!! Asked the young chap for replacement meals which eventually came. Will never eat here again.