This is a stylish and airy restaurant situated by the stunning Waldorf Astoria hotel in the centre of Edinburgh. We had the five course tasting menu with matching wines. Food was lovely and the welcoming staff happily catered for dietary requirements highlighted when we booked. The pairing wine option was, unfortunately, a bit underwhelming. At £50 pp, this was a more expensive pairing we have had. Yes, the wine was nice enough, but little information was given as to why it was paired, other than a brief introduction the waiting staff had rehearsed. I'd have hoped for more than "this is light and fruity" and perhaps a slightly larger glass given the price. We took advantage of a 50% off food voucher. Otherwise, this would have been a £230 meal. Is it worth this much? I don't think so.
The dinner we had here was next level good. We ordered from the a la carte menu. All of the dishes felt like elevated, fresh takes on classics, with a little bit of a twist that just took everything to the next level. The presentation of each dish was beautiful and our waiter Ben was lovely and attentive, making for a really memorable meal. The sticky toffee pudding souffle was an absolute marvel, one of the best desserts we’ve ever had.
We were traveling and so we came dressed in jeans and sweaters, but we felt rather underdressed. If we lived closer and could go back, we would dress up more!
First class Scottish farm to table fare in a classy but humble setting. Choose the multi course tasting menu paired with custom designed cocktails or the A La Carte selection of outstanding dishes to choose from. I would definitely look to do a repeat visit next time we are in Scotland.
The food is very delicious especially the beef wellington of which favour I would remember a long long time. The desserts give a perfect end for the dinner. The service is also very good, Ben and Jenny provided us excellent service.
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7 Jun 2023
Restaurant served local ingredients which are someway traditional but with a modern twist. Overall was a pleasant experience with good food, cozy atmosphere and very attentive staff.
I went for Mark's snack consisting of mini beef tartare, home-cured halibut, and beetroot + whipped goat curd tartlet. Beef tartare was quite disappointing ... even for bite size, this was the most pathetic amount I saw and the tarragon sauce kind of killed the meat taste... BUT instead the halibut was perfectly cured and really delicious. My mom ordered the home-cured salmon for her starter and was also amazingly cured as well - perfectly tasty and having the nice raw-ish texture that you wouldn't get tired of!
I also tried the kedgeree (my new found love during this trip) as part of my starter and though I did like the taste, it was a bit too saucy for my liking. I would have prefered it to be dry... but I think this is totally a personal choice.
For the main, I went for rare breed pork chop but I was not impressed. Pork was very good piece of meat and tasty, but the doneness was not up to my standard... I had better pork chop which was even more tender. My family members all went for lamb loin, and that I say was very nicely done - bursting with lamb flavour but tender! The shoulder sandwich flavoured with harissa on the side was also perfect. I should have gone for that as well.
For dessert, I've ordered sticky toffee pudding souffle... Though very sweet, souffle made it feel lighter :)
We were here using the EAT OUT deal which was 5 courses and a bottle of wine for two people for £100 - great value for money.
The food was delicious, with the lamb main being a particular favourite. The atmosphere was slightly quiet but that was expected for a Tuesday night. Service was superb, in line with the 5 star hotel in which this restaurant is located within.
From the moment we entered this restaurant, we were treated as very welcome guests. Polite, friendly, knowledgeable staff made us feel so special. It is easy to see where this comes from, as Nitin, the Maitre’ D is a true professional, with a keen eye for detail and a great sense of humour. What a wonderful atmosphere. This was our first visit and it couldn’t have been more pleasant. Elena, the lovely Sicilian assistant , shared her knowledge of Italian wines and of her beautiful Country (definitely on our bucket list). We had a friendly, super efficient waitress who recommended her favourites from the menu. The food was delicious, starters of soft shell crab and kedgeree, followed by a perfectly cooked beef wellington with all the trimmings. Good hearty fare, special, but not over the top . We even squeezed in the most delicious dessert of apple strudel with home made ice cream. Top marks to this fabulous restaurant. Will we return? You bet we will!
I returned again yesterday, my second visit was every bit as enjoyable as the first. This time, it was Nitin who ensured we were well looked after. He was friendly and knowledgeable about the food and wines.
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A really enjoyable night out. First class tasting menu with beautifully matched wines. It was great to see the restaurant so busy in these challenging times. Staff were friendly and welcoming, in particular Anna who was so enthusiastic about making the evening a great experience for my friend and myself. I would highly recommend and I will definitely be back.
Amazing experience all round! The food was incredible, we had the tasting menu which really exceeded all expectations, service was fantastic too! Elena looked after our every need and made us feel so welcome, they went out of their way to make our anniversary special. Highly recommend dining here
My husband and I had a rare child free night out and I'm so glad we spent it here. The food was just delicious, my husband opted for the ham hough starter and the flavours were amazing - the smoked cheese doughnut was out of this world! I went for the soft shell crab, which was also lovely and a really good sized portion. We then shared the beef wellington and had the pomme anna and spinach sides. The beef was cooked to perfection and the pastry was nice and crisp, the red wine jus finished it off beautifully. We then had the pavlova and sticky toffee souffle to finish...both again were great. For drinks we opted for a bottle of the grenache noir, which was really nice and the espresso martinis were lovely and smooth. The service was also impeccable, Nitin was so funny and really made our night extra enjoyable. If you are after really good food, in a relaxed atmosphere - I highly recommend this place.
Went here as a celebration and the service here was impeccable and the restaurant had a really nice ambience. The wait staff were friendly and approachable and were always happy to answer any questions about the menu. The food here was absolutely amazing and portion size although on the smaller size was just enough. The drinks were a little on the expensive side along with the mains although it was worth it in the long run. Would go back
The food was amazing! We had the beef wellington! Our server Nitin was great, very attentive and made sure we were taken care of.
Daniel Heskett-Trading Mindset Expert.
+5
We had a wonderful dinner here. The beef Wellington was epic and 100% worth the price. Also we had an espresso martini and an old fashioned both were excellent. My fiancé claimed the espresso martini was the best she had ever had. ( high praise from the high sparrow) next time we’re in town we will no doubt return.
The service was amazing, and so was the food. The staff was super attentive. I never felt ignored for even one minute, but the staff was never overbearing. They knew how to get it right. This food was flavorful and creative, and the presentation artistic. I will definitely go back!!
Excellent food. We had the lamb belly and soft shell crab as starters, and the beef wellington with garlic mashed potatoes and cabbage as sides. Lovely attentive service as well.
Our baby fell asleep upstairs in our hotel room right at the time of our reservation. The staff could not have been more accommodating as we had to eat in shifts while the other watched the baby.
Food was excellent, service was unexcelled.
Great Birthday dinner. Service was great, in particular Marco who was our waiter for the evening and just happened to be Italian adn was able to explain the whole menu to my family and gave great suggestions on what to order.
Wellington and Venison were absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection.
Little extra surprise for my mum's birthday.
Definitely recommended for special occasions
Great service, food and wine we had a very good dinner. Thanks to Nitin, his suggestions where perfect👌
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