The Skylark

This was the first time in over a year I've been back to Skylark. Used to go a bit and absolutely love their coffee and snacks. The team is always really friendly and welcoming. The new layout is actually really good and loving the current art instillation of Portobello Beach. I look forward to returning in the near future

Had an absolutely wonderful long afternoon/evening at this novel bistro/wine bar/cafe...... An absolutely delicious concoction made to my own suggested selection of ingredients : poached egg, wilted spinach cooked with spring onions, pine kernals, mushrooms(of course Porty ones!), and home made red pesto on the side. My flat white with oat milk was also a definite hit....gave me a real buzz. The staff are so kind - they allowed me to sit there working in peace without chasing me out after 45 minutes as would be the case in so many of the chain coffee places ie Starbucks. Should also add that the chef does an amazing job of juggling orders for a full house serving what looked like amazing, good value, healthy and unusual tapas for the evening guests.

Probably one of my favorite places to go for 'casual fine dining'. Food is always top notch and creative - great choices for meat, fish and vegetarian options . Relaxing ambience, great artwork showcased and friendly stuff. Also everything is reasonable priced. Might get busy on weekend nights, so book a table! Highly reccomended.

An upmarket cafe idealy situated on the high street in Portobello. With its jumble of wooden benches and tables it's goes for a bit of a lived-in-but-funked-up look that they just about pull off. Food is great and hearty - their spicy soups are especially worth a mention. Staff not overly engaged but certainly not impolite. Dogs and children have been spotted lurking here, too.

We visited Skylark for the first time on Saturday for a quick bite to eat at lunchtime. It has been on our list of places to go for a while but we really wished we had gone sooner. The Croque Monsieur & Madamme were both to die for - the best we've had! I understand it may be the style of the place but we did feel like the tables and chairs could be renewed - there is a fine balance between the feeling of an eclectic mix or an unpolished style but these just felt a bit like primary school tables and chairs. However, please don't let that put you off - what matters is the food and it was great for the small sample we tried :)