The Lookout

Tasting menu and view were both excellent as was the service. Crab tart, cod, and venison all were well prepared with an interesting combination of flavors. The dessert was the weakest part of the meal.

The Lookout is an exceptional restaurant that truly showcases the most spectacular views in the city. From the panoramic vistas of Edinburgh's iconic landmarks to the natural beauty surrounding the restaurant, I was in awe throughout my visit. The minimalistic design of the restaurant only served to highlight the stunning views even further. As for the food, the lunch set menu was absolutely marvellous. Every dish was crafted with care and attention to detail. The staff were attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu, adding to the overall excellent service. While it's worth noting that there are no options outside of the set menu, this wasn't an issue in any way. The set menu offered such a varied and delicious selection that we didn't feel like we were missing out on anything. Additionally, it's worth mentioning that they don't offer coffee other than French press, but this is minor detail compared to the overall experience.

Solid experience. Went here for lunch from start to finish it was absolutely phenomenal. Chicken terrine had excellent texture, and the cod was amazing. You can tell the chef gave an intimate detail on the dishes he makes. Yes it is pricey its an upscale restaurant but the quality and the food speaks for itself.

2023 update - enjoyed a lovely sunset dinner with my wife. A wonderful menu and stellar wine pairing. Hopefully it won’t be another 5 years until my next visit. 2018 - Popped in for a late breakfast. Great service and premium quality food and drink. A lovely surprise at the top of Calton Hill. Highly recommended 👍

An absolutely brilliant dining experience. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A small venue; The Lookout offers an intimate dining experience, perched high above Edinburgh and overlooking the Firth of Forth. Incredible views, welcoming staff and fresh, seasonal produce denote this as a highly original and memorable experience. 🍽️ We'd previously enjoyed an evening meal at The Gardener's Cottage - an essential visit for any foodie visiting Edinburgh - so the chance to try this sister venue is something that I immediately jumped at. 🥐 We had breakfast here which was delicious and very well-curated. Items are shared as platters, split across two main servings (menu attached). All of the fold was beautifully presented, was incredibly fresh and provided a very balanced and enjoyable breakfast. A couple of bits of constructive feedback: - At breakfast, each diner has a single side plate which your supposed to eat all of the courses off of. This includes meat, cheese, pastries etc which is all fine, but also fresh fruit salad with the accompanying fruit juice. To my mind the fruit needs to be served individually in bowls. I requested a new plate and whilst the request was accommodated, I detected a hesitation to do so in case everyone asked for this. An easy improvement to make and one which is essential. - Coffee top-ups could be offered more readily. After the original small cup, we were only offered one additional refill. Similarly, we had to request additional orange juice as only one very small carafe was served for every four guests (it supplied approx.1/5 of a glass of juice per person. - Signage for the last few meters isn't very clear, especially considering that it's effectively a venue within a venue The good news is that all of the above are very easy tweaks to make and would really help to elevate the perception of the overall experience. I would highly recommend a visit to The Lookout.