I was staying in the area of La Casa on a recent trip and tried the restaurant. The food, wine,…read moreservice, and atmosphere were so nice that I returned for dinner a few nights later. The server was the same as my first trip and remembered me and was incredibly welcoming and friendly. The two meals here were among the highlights of my time in Edinburgh.

Do yourself a favor and don't skip this place. Honestly the best meal I've had in Europe so far…read more The atmosphere is loud but fun and inviting. Staff was great and whoever was working the grill knows it what they are doing. Overall great drinks great food and great people.

Food was great and the service from Sophia was excellent. Even though we had a large group she was…read morestill very attentive and friendly. I highly recommend this place and I hope you are as lucky as we were and get Sophia as your server.

My first visit to Dundee and my friend decided to take me to this place for dinner since it…read moresupposedly is highly recommended. I love tapas and can't be in Spain right now so I was like hell yea! The place has a wine and cocktail menu-the wine list was ok, the cocktail list was better. I got a drink called jack punch which was a couple of different rum with pineapple juice, was pretty good...definitely had a punch! My friend and I ordered the tasting menu which was a mix of meat and seafood. We got so much food I couldn't eat it all. They have us around 15-20 little dishes to eat which included jamon, potatas bravas, chicken, hake, shrimp, kebab, cheese, and bread. The serving was good for two people and the food was good, some better than others. There was no one dish that screamed AMAZING to me... It was all pretty much had decent flavours. It is a good tapas place especially if you're in Dundee, just a bit out of the way if you're staying in city centre and don't have a car. The staff were all nice and made sure we kept eating. Overall the place is a good spot to nibble on things while catching up with a friend or friends in Dundee.

This is a Spanish/Tapas restaurant owned by the same family that used to run the renowned La Ducal…read morein Cowdenbeath. The high standards that made La Ducal so popular continue here. Just around the corner from the Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum & the Dunfermline Glen Park, the restaurant is well located. With the park so close by, you can have a stroll either before or after dining, especially in the summertime. Dunfermline Abbey is also less than five minutes walk away. The restaurant itself is very welcoming with a very pleasant owning family and great waiting staff. The food is absolutely superb. I've just returned home from dining there this evening and four of us ordered the Paella portion for two, eight Tapas dishes plus drinks and desserts and it was an extremely tasty and satisfying meal. In true tapas style, we just shared everything. If you have a hankering for Spanish food, I can highly recommend this restaurant.

My daughter and I stumbled across this place and we totally fell for the whole experience; the…read moreservers were friendly and efficient, the food was outstanding and the atmosphere welcoming. Our food choices were: TAJINE DE CORDERO Slow-cooked lamb tagine with paprika, cumin, tomatoes, cinnamon, sultanas & apricots ENSALADA ANDALUZA VG GF Asparagus, artichokes, sun blush tomatoes & lemon hinamin dressing

We had dinner here while in Edinburgh. The ambiance was very comfortable. Service was good. The…read morefood was very good yet not amazing. There was nothing wrong. We'd ordered the warm olives, paella di carne, gamba picantes. All were beautifully prepared and presented. I would have enjoyed bigger flavors. I had the sangria, delicious. Husband had a Negroni that he said was good. I wouldn't hesitate to dine here again. Fun with a group.

I love this little newly opened Spanish Tapas place on Dalry Road in Edinburgh…read more It's a small place and some things still need improvement and development. The toilet is in the cellar and it's unisex. The owners are very lovely and accomodating. They made us feel very welcome. You pay for what you get. The tapas are very tasty. Some say, too salty. But I liked it. Every bite of it. The meat is fresh and you can also buy the ham to take home. They don't have an alcohol license yet, so you should bring your own beverage. Just read the small print. 1 bottle is £5 and others £0.50 per bottle. If you stay there and have a proper meal, this charge can be discussed. We will be back

Small but has excellent food. The owner is very sociable and clearly passionate about his business…read more The tapas were very good. Wonderful place!

Are you going to get the best tapas in the world for the dirt cheap price of McDonald's food? No…read more Are you going to have some delicious tapas and lovely service that makes the price worth it? Yes. Came by on our first night in Edinburgh with my boyfriend because of some decent yelp reviews and we weren't disappointed. The host/server (manager? owner?) took the time to explain ALL of the dishes to us, including all of the specials. [sidenote, being from CA, and hearing Catalonian Spanish with a Scottish accent was such a trip.] He presented and explained all of the dishes table side like you expect in a fine dining restaurant, and brought some olives and bread on the house. We had the four specials, papas bravatos (I think) were my boyfriend's favorite, and the Sancho and Calamari were menu staples that were lovely. Everything we had was cooked perfectly to us, and all of the meats so tender. We washed it all down with a liter of sangria, which had cinnamon as a new twist for us. Great service, great food, no regrets!!!

Came here for a yelp girly lunch following Jenny's weekly newsletter on the best Spanish food in…read moreEdinburgh. My taste buds were a tingling. And tingled they were!! The tabla quijote platter of meat and cheese allowed us to taste every variety on offer. Some were nicer than others (I'm not a fan of blue cheese!) but it was a great sharing plate for anyone who loves cured meat and chorizo. I also ordered a tapas sized of small peppers with white asparagus and topped with an Andalusian sauce. Phallic looking as they were (haha!) I rather liked them. The dish was chilled, asparagus was soft (not crunchy how I normally like asparagus) but tasty nevertheless. The sauce was nice too and I'd order them again. For my main I ordered the Pork Cheeks stew which was recommended by jenny. I went for the medium side but boy it was big! watch out on the sizes if you're having starter tapas too! The stew was basically a big bowl of soup like stew. Not what I was expecting but extremely tasty. I've never had pork cheeks before but the meat was slow cooked and fell away from the fork. Yum! The only thing was the lack of "chunky homemade chips" as described in the menu. There were bits of potato in the stew but chips? Nope. Would I go back? Definitely. The food was authentic and tasty and its really near my work so v handy! It's small but cute with terracotta pots and plants dotted around inside. Quite quaint. If it wasn't for the garlic in the food it would be an ideal date venue! :)

Where do I begin? What a fabulous hidden gem of a restaurant. If you want a great meal experience…read morethat's a bit out of the way this is the place for you. The food was phenomenal. There was not a single dish we did not enjoy here. Each and everything that came out was flavorful and delicious. The sangria and all of the drinks we ordered were fabulous. There was a summer special for the gin spritz's which are incredible. The staff were all very friendly and professional. Dan the owner of the restaurant also took time to chat with us and tell us a bit more about the restaurant too. On Friday nights they have live music which was really nice to experience. As well as the decorations throughout the restaurant were unique and fit the atmosphere perfectly. I'd highly recommend anyone and everyone to come here!

I have been to a few Tapas restaurants and this by far was the worst. Most of the things that we…read morewanted to order on the menu they told us that they did not have... Therefore there was not much we could choose from Small plates are expected, but this was ridiculous! I ordered scallops and got one lonely little scallop in a huge shell for €8.75........ yep you read that right only 1 little scallop! Tapas plates are supposed to be sharable but I couldn't even share this with a mouse. The anchovy dish had so many bones in it that I could use them as toothpicks...... I was too scared to finish the tiny plate in case I choked on a bone They were out of the pork rinds, but offered us something instead... And bought us a packet of crisps!!!! Very disappointed in what you get for such high prices would not recommend and I definitely will not go back!

Great ambience with historic brick features Bar service was…read moregreat - old fashioned highly recommended Charcuterie is a good choice

After seeing the high reviews on Yelp, I decided to make a reservation for this restaurant. We…read moretrekked up the steps of Advocate's Close to get there. When we arrived at noon (opening time), the restaurant wasn't too busy. There is an impressive bar downstairs with many whiskies. We were led upstairs to the dining area. There is outdoor dining too that would be nice if the weather was warmer. Cool vibe, but it is kind of dark inside the stone walls. The menu is Scottish-focused with seasonal ingredients. We didn't want to overeat, so we decided to share a starter and a main. We got the Scottish venison fritters, which were ok. We enjoyed the pappardelle pasta (roast pumpkin and pecorino sauce, wild mushrooms, spinach, bacon and poppy seed crumb, crispy sage). It was flavorful and didn't feel too heavy. Staff were friendly and it was an enjoyable lunch.

Had a birthday lunch here with the girls. It was fairly Middle of the road tapas, thankfully not…read moretoo expensive which is why it gets 3 not 2 stars. I ordered lentil pate and mushrooms and goats cheese and both came pre spread on bread. I would have thought that would have been highlighted when I placed the order especially given that we ordered tomato bread for the table. The creamy potatoes saved the lunch for me. Nice enough, not sure I would rush back, the birthday girl enjoyed it which was the point of the lunch out.

The Catalana Spanish Tapas Bar & Restaurant to give it it's full name is conveniently located in…read moreDundee City Centre. There are both bus stops and a taxi rank situated close by so it is easy to get to. The dining area is divided into two levels - one on the ground floor and one upper one accessed by a flight of stairs. Decoration has a Spanish feel to it (not surprising really!!) with laminate flooring. The lighting I would describe as 'subdued' without being too dark. This creates a nice ambience. As you enter, you pass a well stocked bar and are greeted by a very friendly staff member. Tables and seating are very comfortable. The 'facilities' which are down a flight of stairs deserves special mention. They are some of the nicest I've been in and add to the overall impression of the place. They are very clean and the walls are decorated with lovely tiles. And so to the food... Portions are very generous and two or three individual dishes should satisfy even the biggest appetites. Approximately 40 different dishes are available comprising meat, fish, vegetables and bread all attractively served. Waiting time is just about right; not too long or too short. Unlike in Spain where a typical tapas meal can last several hours, all the dishes are served together and can be consumed fairly quickly if desired. Overall, I can thoroughly recommend the Catalana Tapas Bar and Restaurant in Dundee, especially at the modest prices charged...

I popped into Tapame with a group after work and was pleasantly surprised…read more The menu is small but with lots of variety, and all the dishes we ordered as a table were delicious - I particularly enjoyed the pulled pork pitta and the patatas were easily large enough for two to share. As with all tapas, some of the dishes do seem a little overpriced, but when you consider that you'll end up sharing everything it works out as pretty affordable - I paid £17 for two small glasses of wine, a starter and two mains. I'm surprised that others had issues with the service - our waiters were both really attentive and seemed knowledgeable about the dishes on offer, although the restaurant was pretty quiet. Overall, I'd definitely recommend checking Tapame out, although I'll likely be waiting a while due to the limited menu.

Whilst I reckon there are better tapas places in Edinburgh this is the only tapas/Greek combination…read moreI'm aware of and the dessert I finished up with last week was fantastically indulgent so it gains marks for that. The service throughout was attentive and informative when it came to questions about the ingredients etc. and the range of dishes available is good an varied. You're probably best not sitting by the windows on cold days though as the height of the place means it's a struggle keep it evenly heated (which was probably the case in it's previous incarnation too).