I was here on an ITISON voucher for 2 burgers for £10…read more The first problem I encountered was trying to call to book a table. I was on hold on an automated service at queue position 3,2,1 etc for 17 minutes before I gave up and booked online for the following day ( you can't book online for the same day. The email I received advised that they had received my booking request and would be in touch by email or phone to confirm the booking, no confirmation was received, I rocked up the following day and explained and about this and they found us a seat downstairs which is ok but not as nice as upstairs. The girl who seated us said that they had been ignoring the phone which had been ringing off the hook to serve customers. So me holding on the phone for 17 minutes was a total waste of time and money (premium number) as they weren't even answering their phone! The voucher advised a veggie option was available and I was discussing this with the waiting staff. I asked how the chips were cooked and they advised that they were cooked all in with the meat and chicken etc so I advised that as a vegetarian I couldn't eat those and agreed on a side salad with my falafel burger which I thought was fine, until it arrived and was breadcrumbed and deep fried! I asked the waiting staff if this was then cooked in with the meat too and they said yes. I was somewhat hacked off at this, given that we had just had the conversation about the chips not being suitable if they were cooked with chicken etc, the guy was apologetic and took the plate away. I went through everything on the menu to see what would be suitable and agreed on fajitas as they are on a separate grill, this was good although they didn't have any guacamole for it which is pretty basic. So I sat whilst my husband ate his burger (he's not veggie) and he was finished well before my food arrived. The 2 star rating is based on my husband saying his burger was nice. As a vegetarian I really could never come back here when they give no thought to how their food is prepared. Please pull up your socks as this place could be great.

Quirky decor, filling portions and top tunes!…read more We opted for chicken nachos to share as a starter which were a great size for two and packed with plenty of chunks of chicken. However, these could have benefitted from more sour cream/guacamole. For main, I tucked into the 'dirty dog' - hot dog topped with pulled pork, cheese and bacon. I was the first time ever I'd opted for a hot dog in a restaurant (shock horror!) and really enjoyed the dish for a change. There could have been more sauce however as it did become a little dry towards the end. I added the Cajun fries as a side which were delicious - a little added spice and very crispy! We were too full to try the desserts but the menu did look very promising and we will certainly be back. Tip - At the time (April 2016), the venue did not have its alcohol licence so was operating a BYOB policy!

I was so excited to try this place after seeing good reviews but our experience was terrible. There…read morewere gnats everywhere that we were killing at our dusty booth. When our food arrived we finally asked to move spots but the back of the restaurant was just as bad. I can't believe other families weren't complaining. We also found a hair in our appetizer and the mains were subpar. My husband complained about his fries and burger and the manager was combative. They comped us for one whiskey and we left as quickly as possible. The shepherds pie was very salty and the side of veggies was very clearly from frozen.

**RACIST & DISCRIMINATORY** The young blonde hair girl in…read moreher maybe late-20s hostess, bartender or server (not sure which) was super rude! We came in excited about this place, and the restaurant had open tables at about 6:50pm on a Friday ... we had just walked all day and were starving with a 2-year old and an elderly after walking all over town and sightseeing all day long. However, was told by this girl that they didn't have a seat for us. Although there was no wait, no one ahead of us and empty tables. I told her she could seat us in that booth, we didn't mind since our 2 year old wouldn't be eating. However, she cut me off and said that would not work. I thought that was weird but that should have been That it would take them about 30 minutes to get us a table. We walk around in the cold, come back to the restaurant ... there are plenty of open tables. My husband takes my 2-year old inside to wait so she is not in the freezing rainy cold (especially since she was sniffling). The hostess then says it's going to take longer and that we must wait outside the restaurant. We tell her it's cold, and we've been waiting. She then says ... "This isn't going to work, I'm not serving you. You guys can leave." She did not want to serve of us this entire time! She could have told us when we first walked in, but made us wait and walk around outside in the cold rain with a 2-year old and an 88-year old ... then decides she doesn't want to serve us. We walked in at 6:50pm, came back at 7:30pm, waited until 7:45pm when she told us she wouldn't serve us. By this time all the other restaurants were fully reserved or with 1-2 hour waits. We ended up not able to have dinner that night, and got snacks from the grocery store. DO NOT COME HERE UNLESS YOU WANT HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE! NEVER TREATED THIS BADLY BY A RESTAURANT!

Wow... this was one of the best breakfast spots on our 2-month trip! We were there in early…read moreSeptember and had to wait only about 5-10 minutes for a table. The food was absolutely delicious! My porridge was so hearty and yummy, I wanted to lick the bowl. My spouse's eggs benedict dish was also fantastic, and you can tell they use very fresh, high quality ingredients. The way they serve the meals in little stainless steel lunch boxes is adorable. My chai tea latte with oat milk was fantastically spicy and not too sweet. The server was friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, and always nearby, so it was easy to ask for our check when we were ready. And the inside of the restaurant had a warm, cozy feel. I would gladly eat every breakfast here the next time we're in Edinburgh!

This place seems to be very popular and know it. At first glance, it's a cute, cozy, and humble…read morecafe. Everyone there was very nice; service was good. When it came to ordering, I got an Iced Latte and a Buttery Bap. The menu is a bit difficult to decipher, as it was confusing how much or how little can be added to it and at what cost. The menu said I could only pick one filling, but when I asked I was informed that I could pick an unlimited amount. I'm glad I trusted my instinct and went with just two: Veggie Haggis and Tattie Scones. Both of these were truly delicious. However, there was an extra charge for the second filling. Prices for additions are listed at the bottom of the menu as if they were sides you could order separately. On the receipt, I also saw that I was charged 0.50 extra for ice. I don't understand why places charge extra to make an iced drink when overall you're actually getting less of the drink. Overall, everything tasted good and I'm glad I was able to try numerous Scottish classics.

Whether you're after a drink, lunch, dinner, cakes, cocktails or teas and coffee you can find them…read moreall in Bisque. This is a recent discovery for me and it's definitely becoming one of my favourite watering holes in Edinburgh. Bisque offers chilled out surroundings, comfy seats and an outdoor seating area too so excellent for those summer nights. I haven't eaten here... yet, but I've had a shufti at fellow diners plates and the food looks top notch and it's very reasonably priced too. Overall, an excellent bar/brasserie to while away an afternoon or evening. Oh and it's worth noting that Bisque offers free Wifi. Hurrah!

We stayed at the Best Western Bruntsfield and decided ton"stay in" for dinner after a cold,…read moreblustery day of sightseeing. We were just too cold to go out again but we were hungry. Our expectations for dinner at a chain hotel were not high... We were pleasantly surprised. That wait staff was attentive and the meals were delicious and moderately priced. We ordered the Chicken Alba, the Escalope of Pork Fillet, & the Butternut Squash & Sage Risotto. The sauces were light and complemented the meats nicely. I would not hesitate to have dinner here again if our stay was longer.

Good place to try traditional Scottish classics. Tried haggis for the first time here and enjoyed…read moreit (is it something I'd eat again? Prob not but I'm glad I tried it). They also make a great sticky toffee pudding. Staff were friendly and it's in a convenient location with a great view of Victoria Street.

Highly recommend!! Ordered the salmon and potatoes salad... delicious!…read moreGreat location, friendly service as well.

I love this 1950's diner with its chequered tiled floor and red cushioned booths and the jukebox…read moreblasting out Elvis. I love the shakes and the chilli dog and waffles and pancakes. It's such a vibe!

They already start off with a decent rating by me because they are one of the few places in the…read morearea that serve breakfast past 11:45. The cafe itself is going for a rundown 50s era American dinner look. To be honest, a bit cliché, but it is what it is. However, the reason we go to a restaurant is the food and to be honest, the food isn't all that great. Just look at my picture of the eggs Benedict. It tastes like it looks. But again, at least they offer it all day.

Don't be discouraged by the size/appearance of the physical location. The food was very good,…read morereasonably priced and good portions. Felt very much as if we stopped by a friend's house and they whipped up breakfast for us.

Johnny welcomed us whole heartedly and surprised us with our first haggis experience appetizer…read morewhile we ordered a chicken sandwich. Gave us a locals recommendation of the nightlife and personal suggestions of the area. Highly recommend Quick and Plenty Cafe for fine service and hospitality and tasty food!

The food was pretty good! The goat cheese Benedict was amazing! We also got asparagus and the…read morespinach and potato patties which weren't bad. The French toast was pretty good! Homemade lemonade turned out to be strawberry lemonade which we were never made aware of and tasted more like a virgin strawberry daiquiri. Waited a bit to give our drink order and after food was dropped off had to flag a table cleaner to ask for our bill to go since our server wasn't seen again. The ambiance gives busy coffee shop vibes.

Awesome breakfast spot in Edinburgh! They offer breakfast and lunch all day, great coffee, and…read morepastries. Staff were very friendly and prompt. The setting was very clean and offer inside and outside seating. We tried the smashed avocado toast and cappuccino, both were delicious. Highly recommended! Pro tip: make reservations

Such a wonderful little gem this is!…read more We had breakfast there this morning. Everything was fresh and tasty! The scones are the best we have had on our trip. I had the porridge with almonds and honey. It was hot, creamy and delicious. Kevin had eggs on toast that came with plenty of fluffy just-made scrambled eggs. Prices are very reasonable. The clientele are regulars who live nearby. The area has lots of cute little shops and places to browse. Of course, we took a couple of extra scones to go!

Cute little breakfast place. Food was delicious and very affordable. Laura was very friendly and…read morenice.

This was the first place we ate at on our trip to Edinburgh and it took immense self control to…read morecontinue to try new restaurants and not just return here. I had a delicious Caesar salad that hit the spot and had the most amazing, toasty hamburger bun croutons. I also had a delicious apple cocktail that was so fantastic and so unique. My husband has the Caesar salad sandwich which was also delicious. The vibes were also just amazing here. It was so cute and cozy here and they had quite an extensive drink and food menu along with some weekday drinks!

Really delicious spot. Visited from the US and of course got the Scottish breakfast-sausage was…read moredelicious, beans as well. The red Bennie hollandaise sauce was so good. The pie was really hearty and had a great flavor. Service was great and the ambiance was filled with great music. Came around noon and it wasn't that busy. Recommend to any tourists and locals!