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8375 Reviews |
The Makars Rest
City Centre, Edinburgh, City of, 30-45£
05/03/2024: Great atmosphere, great food. Staff good especially Gemma, lovely young lady!
Went on a recommendation and so glad we did! Scotch egg was gorgeous, lamb fell off the bone and had haggis for the first time, delicious!
04/03/2024: We visited Makars on our final day of our stag weekend, recommended by one of the group as they had a fantastic experience before hand and after my own experience, I understand why. The service from staff were very helpful, giving us enough time to look at the menu (which isn't easy as the variety is a difficult one, they all look so nice!) but nonetheless, the food arriving piping hot and full of flavour. The Bonnie Prince Chicken was cooked to perfection and the peppercorn sauce is a perfect addition. Would very happily return and a special mention to our staff member Daisy for sorting everything so efficiently!
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2774 Reviews |
Obsession Of India
Anderston / City, Glasgow City
14/03/2024: Very friendly staff.Lovely food.Great prices.Nice ambience.Very clean.Nice toilets.Good selection of drinks.Will go again.
14/03/2024: This spot was a bright light on a very wet and grim evening. The service was fast but the food didn’t suffer one bit for it! Great value for money, atmosphere and music!
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2251 Reviews |
Fanny Trollope's
Anderston / City, Glasgow City, >100£
27/08/2020: Booked in based on reviews - and glad we did. Set menu with 5 choices for each course. Lots of variety. Sea bass, sirloin steak, veggie options... I had poached peach, blue cheese and ham salad for starter - very appetising, tasty and filling. Went Chicken for main with truffle mash and black pudding - again very tasty and filling. Finished with cheese board - really lovely chilli jam. Set menu was £20 per person, really reasonable price. Lots of wines by the glass at usual restaurant prices - say £7.50 for a 250ml glass of Pinot Grigio or Cabernet Sauvignon. Service was awesome - restaurant layout very COVID secure, plastic screens between most tables but subtly done. Overall - great night.
25/08/2020: We had our wedding meal with our bridal party at fanny trollopes and I cannot find a fault! As always, the food was beyond delicious and the service was amazing. We’ve been a few times and have never had any complaints. They always go above and beyond for customers and the food is brilliant!
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2142 Reviews |
Dakota Bar & Grill
Anderston / City, Glasgow City
06/03/2024: We were given a voucher as a wedding present which expired in Sept 2023. We would have used it in the one year timeframe but anyone else with a toddler in nursery will know about having to cancel plans due to illness. Add to that moving house while being pregnant again meant we were 2 weeks late honouring our voucher. To our surprise Dakota refused to honour the voucher despite knowing the circumstances. We were a bit put out that they weren’t at all apologetic either. What’s it to them if they already have the money. Insult to injury was when we got a call from them days later and thought they had changed their mind. No, they just phoned to say they still wouldn’t honour it! Honestly, how mean spirited is that?!
03/03/2024: Our favourite dining place but this was the first time in over 8 years of going where I have to give a mark of less than 5 stars. Restaurant was busy but not full and usually they cope brilliantly but it took 50 minutes to take our food order and it was another half hour till we got our starters. Waitress then came to apologise half an hour later as she said the kitchen had backed up but our mains were only delayed another half hour. This is the longest serving of dinner we have ever had there, the staff remained excellent in their service even though there seemed to be a lot of new faces in the staff. Our scallops starter was very poor being overcooked and chewy. Mains were excellent but I don’t know what the chef was trying to do with the side dish of cabbage as it was pretty disgusting. Very unusual night for our favourite place so will presume it’s a one off!
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1992 Reviews |
New Chapter
Inverleith, Edinburgh, City of
19/08/2023: This was the best meal during our weeklong trip to Edinburgh. The had prepared the vegatarian options thoughtfully, making sure that they are both tasty and substantial. They were also very careful about food intolerance. The bread and herb butter combination was amazing. The service was impeccable. The only area of improvement I can think of is the dessert - we tried both items but did not enjoy them much. The strawberry dessert had a very thick and soft pastry crust - a light and crunchy one would have been much better. The posset was excessively creamy and lacked texture. Hope they improve their desserts.
17/08/2023: We happened to go because it was across the street from our B&B and was most surprised and pleased at the high quality of food and service. The food is on par with many great restaurants in Paris.
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1988 Reviews |
Number One at The Balmoral
City Centre, Edinburgh, City of, 60-100£
19/11/2023: My self and 3 friends had a fantastic meal at number one on friday 17th november 23 .
i have been lucky enough to experience some fantastic restaurants over the years .this was world class .the variety/quality /presentation /freshness /service was all exceptional .the servers were knowledgeable and professional
10/11/2023: 10 stars!! 5 doesn’t do it justice!
Number One was extraordinary!!! The staff was lovely and worked in sync with each other. The evening was flawless and felt like a beautiful dance happening before our eyes!
It was a ballet of food. Exquisitely executed and flavors to die for! Each course left you satisfied and wanting more! We had the three course option. I don’t know how one could eat seven courses!
There are complimentary appetizers that burst with delight in your mouth. The bread was warm and the butter was a great compliment. The main course was the Shetland Salmon. We savored every bite! Next came the dessert. I chose the toffee soufflé and my husband chose the Blacketyside cherry pistachio one. Scrumptious beyond words.
We ended with complimentary mini desserts! Delectable!!
This restuarant is by far the best restuarant I have ever eaten in. Wish it were closer to home!! It would be a special occasion favorite if it were!
The chef, thank you! Thank you for an amazing evening. Our last night at the Balmoral was truly special because of your delicious, artful creation!!!
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1505 Reviews |
Forage & Chatter
City Centre, Edinburgh, City of
23/11/2023: We arrived having thought we had booked! Matthew greeted us to explain we had no booking but made us feel so welcome and instantly made me feel at ease for my error. The service was tremendous and the food was sublime! Great welcome and we will be back for sure. A hidden gem close to the centre of Edinburgh
11/11/2023: We thoroughly enjoyed a delicious lunch with great service. Although entering at basement level, our table was on the conservatory elevated level which allowed for natural lighting and very pleasant.
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1293 Reviews |
Purslane Restaurant
Inverleith, Edinburgh, City of
31/12/2023: While the food and service was good, I thought that it was a bit overhyped and costly for what I found was not a very relaxing dining experience.
21/12/2023: Fantastic table with lovely friendly staff/owners
Excellent value and wonderful food.
This is the 4th time we have been for lunch and would recommend it to anyone who wants superb food and a quiet relaxing environment
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1274 Reviews |
THE CAFFEINE DRIP
City Centre, Edinburgh, City of
03/09/2018: The best coffee in town! Fabulous place with African menu. Great atmosphere, staff, food, coffee and music. We can’t fault this place. Top marks!
04/03/2018: I visited The Caffeine Drip South African café for breakfast with my brother during my holiday to Edinburgh. We had the French toast with banana and tomatoes, which tasted lovely.
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1207 Reviews |
Madras Cafe
Anderston / City, Glasgow City
09/03/2024: Went for dinner and was very impressed by the quality of food and service. Would recommend to anyone and will certainly be back!
08/03/2024: We found the Madras Cafe because it was just round the corner from our hotel and we couldn’t have been happier with our find. Great tastes, no nonsense fayre, great service. Very happy!
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1040 Reviews |
Aizle
Southside / Newington, Edinburgh, City of, >100£
25/02/2024: One of the best food experiences on my trip.
The tasting menu is very well-planned and highlights the ingredients.
My top two would be lamb belly and the fish dish. Amazing texture and flavor combination.
Worth a visit if you're ever in Edinburgh.
16/02/2024: My wife and I went to Aisle for an evening meal on Valentine’s Day. We were reminded how good the food is – just pitch-perfect. Innovative, interestingly presented and amazingly tasty. The staff are well-informed, friendly and helpful and the atmosphere is relaxed. It is undoubtedly competitive with the other Michelin-starred in Edinburgh, and we can only assume that the ‘garden-room’ setting has held it back. I imagine that could be improved with a bit of thought and the décor changed a little (for instance, our table for two was quite small). Anyway, this restaurant is outstanding, central and not to be missed!
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1001 Reviews |
Samphire Seafood Restaurant
Mid Argyll, Argyll & Bute
19/11/2023: Lovely fresh food served by friendly, helpful staff. Great gluten free options available and staff showed good understanding of food allergy/intolerance issues.
03/11/2023: I dined at Samphire a couple of nights ago with my partner, and can honestly say that although I have dined in many high end restaurants, I have rarely had such an amazing culinary experience. A big thank you to Chef Patron Andrew and his team. Cosy atmosphere, great service and stunning food; fabulous local produce cooked and presented to perfection. My only issue was trying to choose from such a delightful and mouth-watering menu, so I reckon I'll just have to go back again....and again!
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973 Reviews |
The Pakora Bar
City Centre, Edinburgh, City of
28/11/2023: Absolutely fantastic service and the food was excellent. Quality ingredients and menu was explained in full. Nothing was a problem
27/11/2023: Great food, good portions, wonderful service. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit here.
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914 Reviews |
McGonagalls
Inverness Central, Highland
15/09/2018: Great service!what Lovely food! Definitely recommend! Staff were very helpful and nothing was a problem!
13/09/2018: Birra ottima. Piatti.... Si dai, a parte l'hamburger un po' mini.... Personale un po' cialtronetto.... Alle 21 ti cacciano quasi.... Il conto te lo propinano loro.... E salato come da norma....
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886 Reviews |
Loch Bay Seafood Restaurant
Eilean a' Chèo, Highland, 60-100£
09/11/2023: Cuisine proposée avec uniquement des produits de l'île de Skye, avec des crustacés et du poisson excellemment préparée. Un coup de coeur pour le couteau, plein de saveurs.
Seul "petit" bémol avec la musique d'ambiance qui n'est pas adaptée.
24/09/2023: Amazing! Loved the experience and would highly recommend. The waiter was a little awkward however he was very knowledgeable. We felt like there was 1 too many courses on the set menu and we would have liked a palette cleanser throughout the courses. Overall, really fantastic meal