I was refused entry from this establishment back in 1991 ( regulars only, son) and never returned…read more Until early 2025 when I happened to be back in Edinburgh. I took a leisurely walk down Morningside Road and decided to stop in. This was mid afternoon on a week day in winter and it was only semi busy. Had a quiet pint, no one bothered me. Food menu looked quite limited. City prices as you'd expect. This is a different Canny Mans to the one I knew as a young man but decent nonetheless.

Really good Sunday roast beef dinner! We arrived here looking a bit shabby after a day on a tour…read morebus and had no reservation so the staff had to ask the kitchen if we could be served. We got seated at a cozy table and the waiters were very attentive. Our dinner consisted of an open faced sandwich with abundant chicken and ham, a well rounded seafood platter with plenty of selections and a just like my mom used to make delicious roast beef dinner. The three of us split dessert--two ice creams with liquor (an amaretto and a banana) and they were yummy too! Thank you to our tour bus driver Jim for this restaurant recommendation! Our dinner was just perfect after a long day on the bus. Thank you Canny Man for a delicious meal!

Since it's our third time in Edinburgh, we decided to explore a few other neighborhoods further…read moreout. We hit up Morningside one grey morning and came here for brunch. The cafe was an adorable old house turned into a cafe and we got a seat near the back looking over the garden in the back of the space. It was really nice. My wife got the seasonal eggs Benedict and I got the peas a la salt. The Bennedict was good, but seemed like it was missing something. My best guess is that it's just the English muffin wasn't as sturdy as I'm used to and I'm used to it that way. The peas a la salt came over sourdough bread with bacon, black pudding and a poached egg. Same as the Bennedict, it was all yummy, but not amazing. The peas were very far from mushy (which is good), but maybe could have been a bit firmer. Things just didn't quite come together the way I would have hoped.

We ordered two variations of the BBB, the Turkish egg meal, and the Parmesan and truffle hash brown…read morebasket. They were all delicious and hearty meals and if you are looking for a more savory meal I highly recommend. The servers were extremely sweet and provided food recommendations and answered our questions about transport and places to visit to make the most of our trip! The service was also quick and we were able to be seated immediately which was wonderful. Next time I'm in Edinburgh I hope to visit this place again!

Our VRBO owner recommended this bar, we tried to go at 9:30pm on a Tuesday and were told they had…read morejust called last call and were closing, so never got to experience this place.....bummed! Their profile says they are open till 11pm.

Good place for a drink and good people. It wasnt very busy when we first arrived, then it got…read morebusier. Thankfully we already had a table. I saw two gents standing with their drinks and offered them the extra seats at my table. I would have picked a smaller table for two but they were all taken. But I'm happy I didnt as I got to have a great conversation for several hours. No gluten free beer but there is cider, wines, and they do have great gin and fever tree tonics. Staff was kind and though busy, they did their best to serve food in a timely manner and let people know when seats were opening up.

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.

Morningside on a decent mid-week evening can be a bit hard to find somewhere to eat if you've not…read morebooked, it seems. We lucked in though as Maison Bleue Le Bistrot was able to slot us in with no fuss before it began to fill up about half an hour later. The addition of 'Le Bistrot' doesn't signify any difference between here and the original restaurant (or, really, its involvement with Home either) as the menu is pretty much identical. It's a pleasant location though and the service was exemplary so no complaints there. Watch out for the Eleve wine as it's very drinkable. As we visited over a week ago I've managed to forget what either of us ate but there were certainly no issues at the time.

Good food. Nice feel to the place. You could do a lot worse…read more Looking for a quick bite for a joint birthday dinner I had been in my way to Pizza Express Morningside when I realized this place was newly opened so I thought I'd give it a shot. They'd only been open 4 days and it was a Tuesday so there was no problem getting a table - I passed by on Saturday night and saw the place packed so this is clearly no longer the case! Weirdly, the 4 couples in the venue were placed in the back, in 4 tables uncomfortably close to each other, while the rest of the restaurant was empty. When the SO arrived he immediately asked to be moved. He's an inch off being medically a giant so the set up didn't suit him at all. The manager made it quite difficult and I assumed the rest of the tables had been booked out, I scolded him for causing a fuss. In the 2 and a bit hours we were there 3 more tables were filled, half the place was empty so I really didn't understand the seating choice nor the reaction when we asked to be moved (especially considering that it was darn obvious he would have had trouble where we were). Anyhoo, all that aside, we had a lovely meal and a pleasant meal. The menu is convincingly French with a Scottish twist. For starters I had escargot with fried foie gras which was delicious, earthy and had a beautifully strong taste. Across the table it was haggis balls and I quote 'oh sorry I didn't offer you any, I was too excited to eat them'. For mains I had the 'Bleue- blaise' which was fantastic, whole shellfish, fish fillets and bread with garlic butter in a lobster bisque. Meanwhile chicken creole was the all of the day with my dining partner and he was happy enough. We skipped out on dessert but I had a very drinkable dessert wine which I would go back for. The decor is a bit Ted Baker autumn/winter 14/15 if you catch my drift. If not think florals, teal and blues with a dab of purple. The seats are cosy though and this colour scheme works, making the place look both demure and bright (so well done interior design person). The wait staff are very friendly, and very attentive though not overly so. We'll head back at some stage but probably request a booth or Windows seat to avoid being stuck somewhere one of us doesn't fit.

Hearty, delicious, traditional Italian Mediterranean food. Some of the best gluten free pasta I've…read moreever had. My brother and I's favorite restaurant in Edinburgh!! And my favorite Italian restaurant ever!! Owner and Chef come out and talk to tables too!

Absolutely fantastic dining experience. Food was so fresh, tasty and immaculately presented. While…read morethe wine menu wasn't vastly extensive, each of the 3 bottles we got were very high quality and great vintages. Staff very knowledgable with the menu and attentive in their service. 7/8 staff front of house for such a small restaurant ensures you are well looked after. Booking is essential as we found it quite hard to get a decent time for a Sunday evening a few days prior. Like previous reviewer I am in shock that there are hardly any reviews for this place, given it has been here for over 3 years.

We've visited this place fairly often over the last few years, usually for food. It's a nice,…read morealmost cafe-like atmosphere in the day, and much more bustling with sport on the telly in the evenings. The disappointing thing is that food seems to have gone downhill. It used to have a small-ish but reasonably priced and tasty menu of pub standards. The menu has been revamped at some point in the last few months, and both mains we ordered last time (a hot dog and nachos) were very disappointing, and a big step down in quality to what we've gotten used to there. On the positive side, there's a good range of drinks, and neither the food or drinks are expensive. Still, I'd be wary of eating there again.

I walked by the Waiting Room about a million times before I finally wrangled The Man to come for a…read moredrink with me. It was the fact that they have Black Isle on tap that did it for him. What did it for me is the art deco vibe. I'm quickly realising that I love all things art deco/art nouveau/arts & crafts and it's enough to draw me in anywhere. So, a few weeks ago, we finally went. The bottled drink selection was very good- though they could probably benefit from a drinks menu somewhere. The staff were friendly and nudged me in the direction of a better brew when I was uncertain. The decor was generally as expected. Unfortunately this was a Friday night and I wonder if the same crowd frequents this place on a Friday night as on a Saturday. We were faced with chats from drunken older men who had stopped in at 5 and were still there at 9:30/10. There were girls who looked liked they were on a proper night out. There were guys there to oogle said girls. It felt like we were in the city center and not tucked away in an art deco pub in Morningside. However, I hear it's much better after work and I hear the food's pretty decent, so I will give it another chance to wow me away from my other Morningside favourites.

Excellent food and service. Try their scallop starter and then also their roast chicken. The decor…read moreis relaxed sophistication. Good selection of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, too. I could eat here every day. 5/5 highly recommended.

Such tasty food, staff and food wonderful. A small local restaurant. Booking advised…read more We are often drop in and still haven't been disappointed for seating

Good food, fast service. I skipped the drinks and dessert for budgetary reasons. The bill for 3…read morepeople (one of whom had a glass of wine) was the equivalent of US$74. But it all came crashing down at the end when I went to pay and the waiter tried to guilt me into tipping - which is not a common practice in the UK. He hovered over me as I put my card in the machine and the dreaded percentage options showed up on the screen as well as "No Tip" and "Custom Amount." I felt I was back in the U.S., where there's quite a lot of controversy about these screens but at least the staff usually look away at that time. This guy helpfully explained that I could tip - or not tip. Yeah, thanks. OK, buddy. No tip for you. I should have gone to Wetherspoon's.

When my friend suggested we go and try this place, I decided to do a bit of stalking first and look…read moreat their website - partly because I didn't know anyone who'd ever been here before, and partly because it was a distraction from revising for my finals. Their website looked really upmarket, with promises of amazing service and dedication to preparing the best and freshest food etc etc, so I was expecting it to be quite pricey. I wouldn't have minded paying twice as much as we did for the food, if not more; our meal was that good. We went for their 3 Course Set Lunch offer which will set you back a grand total of £6.50 a head (?!) and this place is now my favourite Italian restaurant in Edinburgh. It's nothing fancy, but then it doesn't try to be: from the second you walk in you immediately pick up on the family-run, authentic vibe and it makes you feel really relaxed. I love italian food and I've been searching all over Edinburgh for that perfect little local Italian place, the one you go to when you can't be bothered to cook but still want to go somewhere you know will be good yet cheap. I've lived here for 4 years now, and I think I can stop looking.

the best italian food i had in scotland!! the server was very sweet and the wine was amazing. We…read morehad pizza, pasta, and some veal. such a lovely place with even better food. :)

Surprisingly fantastic Italian food! I'm from an Italian family and I can honestly say this was…read moresome of the best lasagna I have ever had. My wife had eggplant parmigiana which was also quite delicious. The service was wonderful and prices reasonable as well. If you're In Edinburgh looking for Italian food, look no further.