Perfection. There are no amount of words that I can use to completely describe my utterly perfect dining experience at Aizle. Scotland is known for many of its rich and historical culinary foods, but I really think that this place puts it on a whole new level that can't be replicated anywhere else. Nestled within the Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel (which in and of itself is adorable), you are immediately welcomed by kind and inviting hosts and into a warm and brightly decorated atmosphere that gives you both farm to table and modern hit vibes. When I died at this restaurant, they were offering their tasting menu called "The Harvest", which has two levels one which has 5 courses and the other has 7. I opted for the 5 course menu and added a dessert cheese tart and was plenty full after the meal. Their menu uses the freshest and most local ingredients which are so pleasantly surprising, balanced and beautiful to the eye. A truly magnificent attack on all your senses as you take each bite. I wanted to lick every plate clean, it was that spectacularly good. With an experience this magical, you wish you could go back again and again! read more

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We popped in for a Saturday lunch and loved every ounce of this place. The restaurant is stunning. Super inviting with the greenery and light beaming in midday. We opted for the 5 course surprise tasting - the menu was so perfect! The amount of local and fresh ingredients was delightful! Every bite was so delicious! I couldn't get enough. I loved the service that expertly took us thru the menu. It was a divine experience and would love to venture back to taste the best of Scotland. read more

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This was a dining experience! I have never done this type of dinner before, and it was fantastic. The staff were super nice and the food was incredible. There were so many courses, but they left plenty of room in between so we didn't feel overwhelmed, even though we got so full. It was a memorable evening! read more

Our host was super knowledgeable and nice. The meal was amazing. All the ingredients were local and it was probably the best lamb I've ever had. I love how green and light it is but I don't like that you can hear everything in the hotel lobby like screaming children. It does get hot in the summer. read more

An absolutely amazing dining experience! This was my first tasting menu and I'm glad it was at this restaurant. The service was impeccable, the flavors were exquisite and the plating was artistic. We started off with a 5-course meal, but slipped in an extra cheese course before dessert. You can also opt for a 7-course meal which includes a seafood course. Plan ahead to include Aizle as part of your Edinburgh experience and make reservations in advance. It's so worth it! read more

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I try to do at least one high end restaurant on a trip and I did a lot of research that led me to making a reservation at Aizle. I'm not high brow at all, in fact I've made a kind of prejudicial assessment (not mean spirited at all, btw) of people who eat at places like this. There's the rich who find it be just a place to eat, the upper middle who like to brag they can eat at places like this (and are always the loudest people in the room), the people who save up to have an experience and chefs/hospitality workers who want to experience another's cooking/service. I fit into the last two categories and believe me I saw the other categories in this restaurant. I was worried that it would be too high brow, given it's location and the price point but I was surely surprised at how casual the service and décor was. Casual or not, the service was pristine and I was impressed with everyone who worked here. And even though the ambiance was casual, with the garden/outdoor furniture theme, the room was gorgeous and well appointed. We were sat at a lovers bench facing the restaurant and I loved it. It felt super special and like an experience. Then the food started coming out and I was even more impressed. These dishes are plated like works of art and I promise you, pictures cannot do them justice. The menu changes as the weather/availability does so when you go the same items may not be on the menu but let me tell you, the skewers of lamb with mushroom broth were TO DIE FOR. It's been almost a week since we've dined here and I cannot stop thinking about them. I have a feeling it will take me years to get over how delicious that bite of food was. The tasting menu is extensive and you will be fairly full at the end. We did opt for some of the options like the wine pairing and the cheese plate and pairing so we may have been a bit more full but it was worth every penny. This experience is one that shouldn't be missed. Highly recommended. read more

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I enjoyed dinner at Aizle my first night in Edinburgh. I had a made a booking in advance and was really looking forward to this experience. Service was wonderful, and each and every item that was presented to me was both visually stunning and scrumptious. I had every intention of trying this restaurant in March of 2020 when the world shut down, and my plans had to be canceled. I was then scheduled to be in Edinburgh in January and Aizle was going to be closed on the dates I was in town, when that got rescheduled and they were open I knew it was meant to be. I had an early booking and the place really filled in. My table was perfect, and although each separate presentation was small in portion size - I was completely satisfied by the conclusion of the tasting menu. If you are looking for a truly outstanding and classy dinner to remember, either solo, for a date, or a business occasion I'd highly recommend Aizle. You'll be hard pressed to find any meal presented as beautifully and delectable as the tasting menu here. read more

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The quick: it looks good. Taste is another thing. They need to have an exercise in increasing their awareness of their dishes & make sure they try their dishes. They will give you 8 courses 3 are great 2 are bad & the other 3 are decent. One dish that they were serving was a tomato round - with some sort of gelatin, with blue cheese on top. The tomato was overpowered by the taste and smell of formaldehyde. It tasted the way a dissected animal smelled, any one in healthcare might have a similar adverse reaction. The steak tartar was poorly executed - and might be what gave my wife stomach troubles later. The fish dish was great, the beet dish was excellent. The lamb skewer was great. They have a long ways to go to be charging for a product that is immature, or inconsistent and not yet fully developed. Ambiance was decent - there was a massive lag between dishes that typically doesn't happen between most Michelin rated restaurants. Some good - some horrible - some ok. Would I pay for this again? Absolutely not. Not trying to be mean - but they seriously need to increase their self awareness and improve their standards. Update: my wife & I got food poisoning- the steak tartare was low quality... debating on what to do. Such a waste and ruined a whole weekend beyond the dining experience read more

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High end food. It's expensive but the experience is terrific. It's a fixed multi course menu & they do soda or wine pairings. The presentation was artistic and beautiful. read more

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Lacked variety in menu. Servings were incredibly small. Polenta was cold. Over priced for the quality. Too many other good places in Edinburgh. read more

We want to try one tasting menu in Edinburgh, where we were visiting for a week. Very happy with our decision to go to Aizle. What I really liked about this place was they listed all the ingredients used in crafting the menu. It changes with every season, I imagine. So you're in for a bit of a surprise and we really liked that. You can let the server know of allergies, lucky me, I just have a mild lactose intolerance (can't take soft cheeses, only low lactose parmesan). They used goat milk which is lower lactose than cows milk. They only take reservations, and there was nothing available after 6pm, because it was all booked up. The place was very nice, ambient, and had an outdoor feeling because of its glass covered ceiling. So you get a ton of light during the day. Service was excellent. Impeccable service. One of the best meals I've had in a long time. Each dish was so unique and flavours just bursted in my mouth. If I lived here, I'd be going here every time they get a new list of ingredients. The cuisine is a mix of Scottish inspired fusion. More fusion than Scottish though, but that is fine by me! I'd definitely return the next time I come to Edinburgh. read more

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A truly beautiful and relaxing dining experience. We had a very special meal and everything was flawlessly prepared, artistically presented and graciously served. You are offer wine pairing and soda pairing. I love this and plan to try it if I am lucky enough for another visit. A few standouts for me would be the crispy succulent scallop. Maybe the finest scallop I have ever had. They served a mushroom soup ( this sounds too pedestrian for the amazing dish) of Parmesan with mushrooms and tiny croutons. It's the kind of dish that on first taste, everyone at the table sighs simultaneously. The idea of being served a pre-dessert has become the only way I can imagine having dinner. I can't go back to just one dessert. Our pre-dessert was light and refreshing with icy flakes and mousse to prepare for the rich chocolate concoction of the almost final dessert. A beautiful plate of chocolates and treats were packed up for us because by this point we could barely move. It was a remarkable experience that will be remembered forever. Try to visit this beautiful whimsical place. You'll be thrilled. read more

Incredible food, staff, and ambience! One of the best restaurants on the planet. It's a tasting menu so be prepared to try new things and let your mind be blown. Well done!! read more

Best dining experience of my life. The service was just fantastic, and everyone was very welcoming and kind. The vibe was laid back and overall just an amazing meal. The food...it's hard to even describe. I'm a vegetarian and also avoid rennet and they were very accommodating with my dietary requests. The presentation of the food was so unique and frankly just beautiful. The flavors were stunning, unique, and beautifully balanced. We also got the wine pairings with each course and the sommelier was lovely, explaining to us all about the different wines and tasting notes. Also, we booked for our honeymoon and they were so nice and made it very special for us. Would recommend whole-heartedly to anyone. Worth it! read more

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Prior to my trip to Edinburgh, I decided to research what restaurants were the best in the city that served Scottish food. It was one of my good friend's birthday and I wanted to take her out to a nice dinner. A few popped up, one of them being Aizle. Aizle is defined as a spark or a glowing hot ember in the Scottish language. The restaurant encompasses local, seasonal ingredients where everything is made in house. As ingredients change, so does the menu consisting of a set 6 courses at 55 pounds per person. Upon entering Aizle, you are enlightened by the warm decor the restaurant brings to its atmosphere. A menu of ingredients used for the meal is displayed on one of the walls at the entrance. The waiters and staff were oh so welcoming among the candlelit tables. As we were seated, we were greeted with some snacks to start and advised that the menu would be presented at the end of the meal. So without any knowledge of what would be presented before us other than the ingredients used to create the menu, we were set on a journey of Scottish cuisine: SNACK: CHEDDAR CORNETTO. MOUNREYAC PEAR SNACK: DUCK LEG. KIMCHI. SNACK: MUSHROOM CHAWANMUSHI, JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE, PARMESAN. MY FAVORITE: COURSE ONE: SHEEP'S MILK AGNOLOTTI, WILD LEEK, WHEY. BREAD: CONFIT CHICKEN, BRIOCHE BUN, TRUFFLE. COURSE TWO: COD, CELERIAC, GRAPES. COURSE THREE: PEKING DUCK, HERITAGE CARROT, SANCHO, BUCKWHEAT. Sorry, I ended up eating this before I took the picture. IT was delicious though and the duck was cooked perfectly! COURSE FOUR: GRANNY SMITH APPLE, WHITE CHOCOLATE. COURSE FIVE: YORKSHIRE RHUBARB, HIBISCUS, SCOTTISH OATS. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Aizle. Some dishes took some time to be delivered to our table in between courses, but they were all beautifully executed. My favorite was the pasta dish: pillowy soft pasta filled with deliciously creamy cheese with a light broth to accompany the dish. It was wonderful in its own right. The staff were on point with catering to our needs and after a 2.5-3 hour meal, my friend and I left happy with a full tummy. read more

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Food is good, wine pairing is interesting. The cava served did not have bubbles. Long time open bottle, not properly preserved

This is probably my favourite overall restaurant in Edinburgh. They showcase so much of the best of Scottish/local meats and produce (hogget is often featured, but based on my visits and the multiple photos of it here they're finding all kinds of ways to prepare and present it) and the attention to detail is astonishing. It's not "cheap and cheerful" (well, it is pretty cheerful especially if you enjoy some of their exquisite cocktails with your dinner) but dinner at Aizle is comparable to ones I've had that cost several times more than here. Each dish is so beautifully plated and presented you almost feel bad tearing into it with your utensils. But then you actually taste how incredible it is and you don't feel bad about it anymore. Service is impeccable but not at all stuffy. It's so rare and lovely to be able to enjoy a meal of this calibre in such a relaxed and cosy ambiance. If you're visiting and staying in the centre it's a short bus or cab ride over and worth a visit if you're a local as well. read more

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Aizle has no menu, just a list of ingredients that may or may not show up in your food, plus a chance to explain your dietary restrictions. The meal consists of five creative courses inspired by seasonal, local produce. Aizle is getting 5 stars from me because every single course delivered. Each dish brought interesting flavors to my tongue - there were no duds, no fillers. Just tastiness. The second course involved perhaps the yummiest carrots I have ever eaten. I opted for the drinks pairing, which included a beer, three wines, and a cocktail (all small servings). The beverages complemented the food well. The cocktail (a strawberry concoction, the type of thing I would usually avoid) was particularly delicious. I'm looking forward to trying some more of their house cocktails on our next visit, which will be very soon. read more

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Aizle is definitely a five-star place for me in Edinburgh. I had dinner here a few weeks ago with fellow Yelper Mariana per her suggestion and I was not disappointed. First things first, the view out of the window of Salisbury Crags is amazing! The ambiance is lovely and cozy, a great place for a date or a gathering with friends. It is upscale casual, but not TOO upscale or uncomfortable at all. My favorite kind of place. I am kind of obsessed with the concept of a blackboard board with ingredients and the chef creating the five course menu from there. I came hungry and truly enjoyed each and every course. I ate everything as listed, but they do enquire about dietary restrictions and seem fairly accommodating.The presentation of each dish was also beautiful. The care that goes in to the food here is astounding. We got cocktails and wine with our meal, but you can add a drink pairing for £30 (the 5 course meal is £45 and worth every penny). Next time I go I think I will do the whole thing up properly with the drinks pairing, but the cocktails we tried were absolutely lovely. Service was also impeccable. I have nothing to complain about with Aizle and I truly cannot wait to be back. I can't imagine a restaurant in Edinburgh that can beat this one. read more

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Aizle has got to be one of my favourite dining experiences to date. As most have said, no menu, just a seemingly random list of ingredients which makes for a surprising and delicious evening. We arrived at our reservation time and after verifying our dietary requirements/allergies the culinary show began. Each of the dishes were creative, full of flavour and beautifully presented. The waitress did an excellent job of introducing each dish and then leaving us to it. I loved everything we had but the huge standouts were the monkfish, lamb, truffled cheese plate and the cherry dessert. I literally could not stop smiling. Given the quality of ingredients and the number of dishes, Aizle is an amazing value at £45. They also have a good selection of cocktails and a nice wine list with several reasonably priced bottles. If I'm ever back in Edinburgh I will definitely return. read more

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What an incredible find. Hands down the best meal of the whole UK trip, which included stops in London and Paris. Wonderfully prepared tasting menu, with seasonal ingredients and flavors and textures that blew my mind. Great low key, yet classy ambience with impeccable service. Drinks were on point as well. Highly highly recommend!!! read more

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Such an impeccable dining experience- the flavors were phenomenal, the presentation was innovative, the wine pairings were incredible - and the birthday touches and service were outstanding! Such a great experience!! read more

This place is pretty awesome. Price fixed meal with the ingredients on a chalk board for all the courses. It was fun looking at the ingredients and guessing what would show up at your table for the next course. My wife and I made a game out of it of what we bet would come next. The lemonade soda (homemade) was delicious too. At 45 pounds a pop - probably one of the best and most inexpensive high-end meals I've had. read more

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How this restaurant does not possess a Michelin Star is beyond me, although it is recognized by the Michelin guide for Scotland. The charming restaurant changes its menu based on seasonal ingredients. When you enter into the establishment, you will find a chalkboard listing the current ingredients on hand, all of which will be incorporated into your dinner. That being said, the dinner is a bit of a surprise, but a fun one at that if you are willing to be receptive to the unique concept. The five course tasting menu runs at 45 pounds per person with the option to add a drink pairing for 35 pounds per person. Considering the level of service and the quality of food, this is a steal! Be sure to make a reservation in advance as this place books up quickly. read more

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Can't believe I've not reviewed this place! I've already been numerous times since they opened a year ago. I love Aizle. There is no menu. The list of ingredients changes each month and is full of local Scottish produce. Each dish comes beautifully presented and always tastes as good as it looks. They are fantastic at catering to any dietary requirements and you can just tell they put so much care into every plate. The cocktails are always really tasty and compliment the food. The service is so super friendly and they're great at answering any questions. Don't let the fact that there's no menu put you off. It's liberating not having to fuss and ponder and choose! Highly recommend, do book ahead of time as I'm not sure they accept walk-ins. read more

I last visited Aizle a year ago (can't believe it) for their pre-opening night. My boyfriend surprised me last week with an impromptu return visit and I just need to say it was probably one of the best meals I have ever had. We splashed out and had the wine pairing with our meal and it is so worth it. Each course was delicious, fresh and inspired. Even better than the first time we came here. Service is always impeccable. I just love not knowing what delights the next course will bring and which combination of ingredients they will use. I will be recommending Aizle to everybody I know and I will be requesting to come back for my birthday in a couple of months thank you for a perfect evening x read more

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I'd been wanting to go to Aizle for months and months! I'd heard so many good things about it and couldn't wait to try the restaurant out for myself. after some prodding my boyfriend made a booking and we went along at the start of March. the restaurant is based on the south side of edinburgh on a road not particulary well known for it's culinary delights. however, the inside is warm and welcoming like the staff with a dining area spilt over two rooms. initially it was quite quiet when we arrived but the tables filled up relatively quickly so that when we left the restaurant was full. i loved the idea that there was just a list of ingredients and your courses would each be made up from different items from the list. it was fun to try and guess which items would be put together and what course they may come in. what's a bit sad is that while people have raved about this restaurant about a month and a half after going i can actually hardly remember what we ate. i remember a fish course that came with just about the best mashed potatoes i have ever eaten- buttery and creamy and super smooth, a beef course that while tasty had way too much meat on the plate for one course out of five in the evening, and the dessert being very orangey with a bit too much ricotta. don't get me wrong though it was a very nice meal and the waiting staff were spot on with service and attention. the cocktails we had were well made and enjoyable and it was a pleasant evening. i'm not sure if the problem here was that i got too involved with the hype so my expectations were too high or it was just a bit of a low night with their new monthly ingredient menu just coming in. either way, i think if the monthly menu appealed to me i would go again and hopefully be able to remember the food better the next time round. read more

Quite frankly - one of the best meals I've had in a very long time. There is no menu - as many have mentioned - but it didn't matter. I anxiously awaited the next course - each building on the prior and completely surprising me at every turn. Almost 3.5 hours passed by in a blink of an eye and I was truly sad to have to leave. The service was impeccable and the drinks highly creative. If only I could con these folks into coming to OKC. I can only imagine what they could do with the unusual and highly local ingredients found in Oklahoma. If you're thinking of going - get there before October is over: the trout is absolutely out of this world. read more

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Beautiful & delicious experience ! Specifically the lamb entree and dessert - a chocolate ganache w. Raspberry sorbet, matcha powder, and more - were stunning dishes. Would Definitely recommend and/or return next time I am in Edinburgh. Also, do the pairing, it works and is very worth it. read more

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I must admit I was a bit apprehensive though excited to eat at Aizle. You don't get a menu as it is all decided on the day, you just get a preview of all the ingredients you are going to eat during your five courses meal. From the moment they bring their homemade bread, homemade butter and yeast (they even have a name for cultivating it) you know you are in for a treat. The food is delicious, dare I say Michelin quality. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and not over the top. The restaurant allows you to feel cosy and relax so you are in for a good night. We didn't go for drink matching as we were both driving that night, but I can recommend the non alcoholic homemade juices, my tastebuds were having the time of their life. read more

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I was travelling by myself and decided that I didn't want to miss out on a dining experience just because I was travelling alone, so I booked a solo dinner at Aizle. I'm so glad I did! The staff were lovely and welcoming and gave me a table by the window so I could watch the world go by while I was eating. The food was amazing and the wine pairings were great and a bit different from what you'd expect. There was not a bad dish, everything was fresh and beautifully cooked. The restaurant had a lovely atmosphere as well, relaxed and not at all pretentious. I'll be going back if I'm ever in Edinburgh. read more

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Went to Scotland on a family heritage vacation & 40th Wedding anniversary trip. My wife preplanned the visit to Aizle. We were warmly greeted by the friendly staff. The menu is fixed and we opted for the wine pairing. All of the food and drink were fantastic. Some of the best food we have ever had. Thank you all for the fantastic food and service. read more

We had a wonderful meal of 9 total portions along with the wine pairing. Although it was expensive, it was a good value and great finale to our time in Edinburgh. read more

My wife and I were invited to Aizle (remember, rhymes with Hazel) for their 'pre-open' night, and found ourselves to be the very first customers to walk through the door. Aizle has a new concept to dining, where the food is as fresh as it gets! There is no traditional set menu as their website explains, instead the husband & wife (Stuart the chef and Krystal the mixologist) duo have the freedom to use the freshest ingredients from farms and suppliers. You are given a list of all the ingredients and where they come from, which is a great touch. The restaurant is slightly rustic and modern, with cool chilled out music and very friendly staff. For a restaurant that isn't huge it does have a bar that you can sit at and try some of Krystal's own cocktails, there is a good size wine list, and finally a restaurant that hasn't stopped there but has added some decent beers for the beer drinkers. I had the Kindl Berliner Weisse, which is a fresh sour wheat beer and perfect with the fresh seafood that was coming out. All the food that we ate came from a tasting menu, and was some of the freshest and tastiest we have had. The oysters were the best I have tried. The veal tongue was a new one and was gorgeous, the hake was so fresh and soft it still tasted like the ocean. One of the highlights for me was the pig's cheek, so tender and just melted in the mouth. Can't wait to go back and take friends, and glad we will always be remembered as the first people to eat here. Can seriously recommend it! read more

Ever have one of those meals where you already start planning the next visit before dessert hits the table? Well, Aizle had me hankering for a future visit by the end of the bread course... it's THAT good. I'll be brief in regards to the concept because many folks have already laid that out more eloquently than I could, but in a nutshell: Aizle works with a monthly "harvest" of locally sourced ingredients to build a set menu that switches each month. Though you know the ingredients, you aren't informed of each course, making the meal a total surprise. Though they happily cater to dietary restrictions, this type of meal is best suited for the culinary adventurer... picky eaters be warned. Simply: what they do, they do well. It's no secret that Aizle has some serious culinary ninjas in the kitchen, but what really struck me about the evening was that this little restaurant has a knack for story telling. So many meals nowadays are built on speed - quick meals where you can be in and out of the place within an hour. True, that concept comes in handy a lot of the time but as we delve more and more into speed dining, we lose the art of a "good meal" along the way. Those good ol' fashioned meals where you actually sit down to have a conversation and be present - chat about the day, about the food, take your time and put down your phone (between the food pics of course). The nature of Aizle's menu makes for an instant talking point and the pace of the food has a nice balance to keep you comfortably perking along without feeling rushed or bored. There are few places that encourage the art of a proper sit down meal and very few that master it... but Aizle makes it look effortless. Great food, great drinks, great concept... but more importantly, Aizle makes for a good story... and after the food is gone, that's the best you can arrive at. read more

I came here to dine alone on my trip and it was a perfect experience. They dont have a menu but just a list of ingredients that they will incorporate into your dishes. If you give them advance notice they will accommodate any dietary restrictions. Every dish was delicious and well-thought-out. Friendly service and amazing drinks (try the strawberry one!). If you come to Edinburgh you have to eat here :) read more

Comfortable, easy indulgence. Expertly crafted, tasty food in every course. Brilliant concept - and friendly towards people with food sensitivities. Expensive but inviting. Worth the trip out of the tourist zones. read more

The best restaurant during my January 2017 Edinburgh trip. The courses from the appetizer to dessert was phenomenal. 45 pounds for this amazing 5 course meal is well worth it. Great ambiance and awesome service from the staff as well. One recommendation would be to not get the drink pairing but just order a bottle of wine from their selection offered instead. The drinks were not bad but probably not worth the 35 pounds in my mind. read more

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A fantastic dining experience tucked away at the south end of town. I had made reservations weeks ago and was so glad I did, and they also mentioned they knew we were vegetarians which I was delighted about, having entered that in my info. We didn't opt for the wine pairing but did see others enjoying it. The food and the service were both stellar. The "snacks" to start were amazing, my favorite being the leek soup with charcoal you have to crack at the top, and really all the dishes were great and well thought out. We had a terrific egg and corn succotash, their own sourdough with salted butter and then two desserts- I could barely finish everything! A feast for both the stomach and the eyes, I don't want to even write more about the food as half the fun is going to dine and not know exactly what you'll get. Highly recommend if you're in town! read more

This is by far the best food and service I've had. Amazing hosts, fantastic presentation and wonderful food. I invited few of my colleagues and a guest and they all loved it read more

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