Walking in to The Devil's Advocate in Advocate Close, just above Market St, the large bar greets…read moreyou. We chose the Scottish Road trip whiskey flight. As someone who truly loved little about Scotch, it was a wonderful way to taste and compare smoky vs peaty whiskeys. Fun. Our table was upstairs and we sat next to an open door which allows for fresh cool air. It was a warm day in Edinburgh. Our server was wonderful, patient and really helpful. Our choices were truly delicious. We started with the fish board, olives, and mushroom skewer. We loved them all. I enjoyed the cod main dish, while my wife finished the starters. The side of asparagus was also excellent. The mouse dessert was delicious but very rich, it's enough for 4 people. The cost of dinner was also totally reasonable. I recommend this place highly.

I don't really understand why the ratings are so high at this restaurant. We tried going here one…read moreevening and I messed up the reservation. I'm not used to seeing it in blocks and our end time was bolded but not the start time. We showed up at the end time. We were charged obviously because you have to give a card for a guarantee. I get that. I was fine with it since it was my fault. What I wasn't fine with was the rude (dare I say bitchy?) hostess who I spoke with upon arriving. She was awful to me and looked at me like I was garbage. Even after that, I decided to rebook and pay attention to the time. The restaurant had been recommended to us by a relative as the "best place they had eaten" while in Edinburgh and I wanted to try it. I booked for lunch and when we arrived the male host was lovely. We were sat early (because I always show up to a reservation early) and then we waited almost a half an hour for the one waitress there to come and help. It was fine. I can understand they are understaffed and busy. But then the food, it was also just fine. It was decent but not great. Like a lot of things in the UK, it's understated and seasoned. My husband had the pappardelle and my two children and I had the flat iron steak. His pasta had zero flavor. It was a cream based sauce. It needed more salt. As for the steak, it was fine. It was cooked well. Mine was medium rare and the kids both had medium. It was also not seasoned well. However the steak was served with a dipping sauce (a garlic sauce, a peppercorn or lemon mint). We tried all three since we had three steaks and those were all good and kept the steak from being bland. On the plate were chips (fries), which were not salted well but we had the dipping sauces. Also on the plate was plain arugula and a couple on the vine cherry tomatoes. Nothing spectacular. The waitress didn't come back once the entire time we were eating. Overall, it just wasn't worth it for the money we paid.

The food, presentation, service and setting were outstanding. We highly recommend this restaurant…read more The view of the castle is amazing!

Three of us stumbled upon The Outsider while out looking for a place for dinner. It was so good we…read morewent back with 2 more friends a few nights later. Nice pleasant room with good size tables and very helpful, friendly courteous wait persons. Very good steaks, and fish, and affogato for dessert. Go to read the creative food descriptions on the menu!

What an amazing experience. Great historic establishment…read more I got my first taste of Haggis and it was grand. You have to go here !

A short distance off the Royal Mile, this tavern and restaurant has historical charm and is quaint…read more Service was a little slow but the food and beverages were good and it wasn't touristy.

We are here tonight on our first night in Edinburgh and loved it. I actually messed up a…read morereservation somewhere else (Not used to seeing two times on a reservation.) and we came upon Angels with Bagpipes. After the other restaurant (named for the Devil, oddly enough) was ridiculously rude, but the staff at Angels with Bagpipes was wonderful! The drinks were great, the food was incredible and probably the best meal we've had the entire time in the UK. We had a crab appetizer and bread. Then for the main course the kids both had the filet, I had the chicken dish and my husband had a carrot risotto. I almost never eat chicken out at a restaurant but this was so tender! Everything on the plate went together very well. My husband loved his risotto too and I agree it was delicious. I hope you can make a trip to this restaurant when visiting Edinburgh. Truly angels in the kitchen and with the staff.

Fabulous food in a very relaxed and welcoming atmosphere…read more Was sceptical given its location that it would be 'touristy', but will definitely return when we are next in the city.

Casual pub chain with shareable grub options. Came here for dinner with a couple of friends for a…read morelate dinner and we were able to grab a table easily. We shared wings and two small sides of fries and pickled cucumbers. They also have a deal where you get free dessert if you beat your server at Rock, Paper, Scissors, and they did honor it. Our server was really nice and I won a "Death by Chocolate Cake", which lived up to its name. The food was tasty and came out quickly. Credit cards accepted and we just walked from our hotel. They had a lot of deals, including one for students.

This brewery was good but not great…read more I was interested in trying some local ales. I went in 4 hours before closing, and there were out of a few of the local ales. I asked if they had any local ale recommendations from the bottled or canned beer, and they offered no feedback. Food was also not being served even though they were open another 4 hours. I did try one stout, but they only filled it 3/4 and charged me for a whole one. The orchard beer was pretty tasty. It was more dry. The beer tasted good, but the experience was disappointing. Not sure if I will return.

Looking for an opportunity to eat and drink in the oldest public house in Scotland? Want to dine…read morewhere Queen Elizabeth did? Then this is the place. It's the oldest public house in Scotland and worth the journey outside Edinburgh to visit. The interior is warm, welcoming and friendly. It's quiet and relaxing. The service is impressive and the selection of food and beverages are top notch. If you can find it, I recommend you spend time exploring and enjoying it.

We made reservations here to celebrate my parents' anniversary, seeing that it was very highly…read morereviewed and had vegan options. Perhaps the problem is that none of us ordered a roast, which is what they're known for. Personally, the cocktail I got was the best part; a rose and raspberry sort of spritz with vodka. Simple, light, and not sweet, it was perfectly refreshing. The vegan risotto was much less so. I deeply appreciate the ambition to put something unique and more elegant on the menu for plant-based eaters. It was certainly well plated. However, my favorite part was the three cubes of Violife feta on top, as the rest was tasteless. Rice dry enough to be pilaf, zero flavor, and about 5 woody ends of asparagus. I'm grateful that they removed it from the bill, as it was largely inedible. Again, I applaud and encourage the effort to add thoughtful options for people of all dietary needs! I'll assume I went on an off-day based on all the other glowing reviews.

Great staff, wonderful ambiance, good menu. The booth was very comfortable, lots of people mid day…read morefor lunch. Enjoyed a 9/10 fresh latte. Had a sparkling water and a Fish and chips. Overall good experience. Staff friendly timely and attentive. Bravo

The Guildford Arms is the most stunning in place in Edinburgh to grab a pint! This classic…read moreVictorian bar from 1896 in New Town is family owned and operated! We stopped by on St. Patty's Day and the place was packed! We were able to snag a seat and ordered pints at the bar. The Guinness in the UK tastes so much better than at home in the states! I had to get a glass anytime I saw the Scottish Thistly Cross Cider! So good! Would definitely recommend making a reservation if trying to eat in the gallery restaurant above the bar!

So,so good. COZY with lovely staff. The food was delicious. We didn't have a reservation on…read moreEaster Sunday but they squeezed us in and we were ever so greatful. Best lunch. Everything was fresh and tasty.

We had a Sunday roast here while in Edinburgh and it was fantastic. The food was great the pub was…read morea wam and inviting atmosphere and the service didn't disappoint.

Amazing experience. We were a group of 9 people, and…read moreeverywhere we went they told us they were fully booked. We were already a bit discouraged, but on our way back to the hotel we found this place right on the corner and it turned out to be a great decision. From the moment we arrived, the young ladies who welcomed us at the entrance and our server throughout the night were truly professional attentive, well-organized, and genuinely warm. We ordered several main courses, all of them beautifully prepared. The beef tartare, served with bread, was outstanding and can be perfectly paired with the truffled cream for an excellent combination(took the truffled from the Milanese . The sirloin steak was cooked to perfection, and the Truffled Chicken Milanese stood out as a remarkable dish, offering a delicious and well-balanced flavor profile.

A couple of our traveling companions tried the Ivy in Dublin. The Edinburgh location was close to…read moreour hotel. Service from hostess to chef was excellent. I have to say that at least every restaurant we ate in the first question from servers are there any allergies? Every restaurant was super accommodating with an unusual allergy. Food was excellent and the drinks were on point. Great experience and highly recommend The Ivy.

Excellent food. Great service. Made haggis off the menu for us. Starters are great with salmon and…read moresmoked fish stew along such daily soup. Then we had two steak, a pasta, a fish and all the desserts. Cocktail is the true unsung hero here. Great food, perfect ambiance, always from the tourist trap, clearly a local favorite. Highly recommend.

Really great vibes inside. Food was good. Had the goat cheese tart which was great and the tofu…read moreburger was also great. I had the best drink EVER it was the one with raspberry puree- I forget the name of it... the service was okay.