Overall: 5 stars…read more Contemporary brunch spot with exciting concepts that intrigue the palette. The food is incredibly tasty, and backed by intentional and skilled kitchen techniques. Great vibe, great food, would recommend. (Duck and Waffle: A) - Their signature dish that looks simple but has a lot of sophistocation built in. The maple syrup is infused with mustard, which gives a pleasant spice to the dish, although I would prefer that amplified even further. The duck is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. When paired with the waffle, this is a delightful sweet and savory treat. (Fruit Bowl: A+) - Worthwhile fruit bowl with such a diverse selection of fruit from berries to citrus to pomes. The oranges are served supreme style which speaks to the high level of kitchen technique to make this extra tasty. Food: +2 Presentation: +1 Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: E Menu: +1 Insta/Yelp/Beli: @amei_eats Insta/TikTok: @ameizing.race

Wow!! Such a thoughtful atmosphere that is playful and…read morebright! We all had the duck and waffles and it didn't disappoint. The duck was cooked to perfection and waffles... need I say more. Our sever Christian was a delight!

Stopped in for dinner, amazing meal in an amazing environment. Service was spectacular and the food…read morewas even better. Definitely recommend the duck breast.

Really liked it a lot!…read more Came here on a 5pm deal and figured that if it wasn't great then at least there wasn't much lost. Hotel restaurants can be really hit and miss but not here. Nira Caledonia is a boutique hotel in Stockbridge so not somewhere I'd find myself attending usually but a deal is a deal so off I went. I've just realised I was about to score this 4* but actually, when I think through what I'm about to write then I have to give it 5*'s. Not treated like deal scum - little amuse bouche of potato salad with trout and roe - yum, yes please and I don't even like potato salad, but I LOVE it here. Little bread sacks - evil, non GF bread for the friend, plenty of GF bread for me with chive, truffle and ordinary French butter - oh, go on then. Yum, yum. Portions are big, struggled to finish my main - 1/2 pheasant with mash after starter and little extras as mentioned above. Absolutely couldn't do dessert although the plates going passed us looked amazing. If GF, the kitchen can amend dishes to accomodate to let the server know. And what tipped this into 5 stars? The wine. We ordered a Pinot Grigio - I have to confess this is not a favourite of mine as I consider it somewhat bland but yum. Zesty and fresh it worked well with everything we ate. I'd return for this wine alone. So the service was fab, the food, the wine and even on the cheap deal, the food was outstanding. So I'll go back and I'd love to try their steaks which are meant to be amazing!

What a cute and delicious cafe in the Canonmills neighborhood of Edinburgh. Based on the original…read morecafe in Memphis, it has a southern cooking influenced menu. Everything is house made from the scones, soups and delicious meatloaf. Rory and Fergus gave us their best Scottish hospitality while we dined, luggage in tow, whilst waiting to check in our Air BnB flat directly above. My husband enjoyed the pancakes, I was lucky to have a taste, and I have to say they might have been the best pancakes I have personally ever tasted. I had a freshly baked scone cinnamon walnut scone and a delicious Americana. I went down later to take out the meatloaf sandwich and it was wonderful. Thank you to Rory & Fergus for making our morning comfortable and delicious!

When Blythe told me he'd checked out a new spot that he thought that I, in particular, would really…read morelike, I got quite excited and resolved to toddle along as soon as I could. Oh Blythe. You were right, my friend. Dinky as a daisy and blue as a cornflower, I can criticise this little joy in one way only - that it isn't nearer to my house. Their "soup and half sandwich" deal for £4.95 is pretty breath-taking - if that's HALF a sandwich, I don't wanna see a full one! You can choose the bread type for your butty as well - I went with a tiger baguette filled with chilli chicken mayo and yippity-yum was I glad that I did. Good hearty soup to go with it, too, oh yes indeedy. That, along with a generous pot of tea, hit the spot for £7.15, which I reckon is pretty darned good going. They also, as Blythe and Julie both mentioned, do Tennessee buttermilk pancakes (ZZZZZIP) so I will be back ere long to have a chompy brekkist here as well. The menu is presented on a clipboard and the wall is adorned with the simple but rather effective conceit of spelling the name of the cafe in large letters, each printed on A4, popped on a clipboard and stuck to the wall. The only other piece of decoration on the wall is an adorable poster for the cafe's Tennessee namesake, the famous acoustic music club. Disclosure: I have never been the kind of person who has a yen to travel. Tennessee, however, is one of the only places in the world I have ever actually wanted to go to. And now I feel like I can trot on down there for pancakes any day of the week.

We arrived just 20 min after The Pantry opened and we're sat immediately. Definitely try to arrive…read moreearly, because the place filled up quickly! Soon, there was a long line out the door, despite the rain outside. We ordered 3 cappuccinos and 3 brunch plates: 2 avocado toasts (one with smoked salmon, one with bacon) and 1 eggs benny with smoked salmon. Food was good but definitely lacked flavor. Nothing very special, but does the job. Bathrooms were clean. I will say that some of our cutlery was dirty. We made do with what we had and just set those aside, but I did notice some other reviews mentioning that, as well.

I came on a Saturday morning just before 9am and there was no wait! I got the vanilla latte and my…read moresister got the nutella latte, both were delicious! We also ordered the eggs benedict and the sunshine on stockbridge--both were very tasty. Service was fast too. I recommend stopping here for breakfast!

A very nice spot to have a brunch or a coffee (but how to resist to toast, eggs or waffle ?) ! The…read morecafe is comfy and well decorated and you can have good food for a good price. Recipes are classical, with Scottish twists. The nice plus is that games are available and you seem to be authorized to spend as much time as you want in this place. It is worth it to walk from the center there :)

Amazing brunch spot in Edinburgh…read more The reviews to this little spot do not lie. The brunch food was incredibly high quality and had the right amount of Scottish twang. I had a mocha to go along with my meal which was smooth and sweet. For the main, I "built my own bear". I went with 2 eggs poached with granary toast, bacon, pork sausage, black pudding, and a hash brown. It was a large amount of food for good value. During my short stay here I visited twice. It was just that good.

Booked my wife's birthday dinner a couple months ahead. The staff was amazingly helpful…read morecoordinating with me by email ahead of time while I was still in the states. Working around one of our family members diet restrictions and allergies was surprisingly easy. On arrival, the ambience was classy and we felt instantly immersed. The wait staff and sommelier were great at describing each course and wine pairing. The canapés were each wonderfully tasty and uniquely presented. The Caesar salad looked like a tiny pastry with a splash of flavor tucked inside. The salted cod was flaky and delicious inside a crisp wafer. The salmon sushi was deconstructed and the soy sauce transformed in to small flavor packed cubes. This dish was a treat! My favorite came next which was an Orkney scallop perfectly seared with a curry sauce. Dessert was a raspberry parfait on a macaroon paired smartly with a pink moscato. It was the first wine my daughter actually finished completely! Best meal I've had so far in the UK!

Roe deer, rabbit, partridge, grouse. Yes, we ate Disney's Bambi and it was delicious!…read more All joking aside, Castle Terrace, a Michelin one star and part of the Paul Kitchin family of restaurants, delivers. Where the Kitchin focused on the sea, Castle Terrace is about the land. Outstanding sourcing of ingredients prepared with great respect to elevate their natural flavors. A charming ambiance and friendly, proper service round out a near perfect dining experience. The menu is seasonal. Two prestarters whet the palette. A trio of amuse deceptions (they look nothing like they are supposed to be). The best being a liquefied Caesar salad. Like the liquefied olive, this one filled with the essence of romaine, egg, anchovies, sitting atop a crouton of parmesan. Popped in the mouth the flavor of a true Caesar salad burst forth. The second prestarter, an intense, acidic roasted tomato soup with a crisp olive stick. A refreshing start to the meal to come. The starters; a stunning ravioli of partridge atop seared foie, caramelized pear, braised celery in a partridge consume. Mind blowing.. The distinct rich, mineral flavor of the foie brings out the game flavor of the partridge and harmonizes it perfectly with the sweetness of the tender pear. Balance beyond belief in a simple dish. Not to be out shown, a simple broccoli volute with goat cheese ravioli. The clean vegetal flavor punched up by tangy, creamy goat cheese pillows and walnuts. Perfect. For mains, the grouse with chanterelles, bread sauce and watercress puree, simply outstanding. Very gamy, lean, and fork tender grouse pairs perfectly with all accompaniments. The watercress puree adds a green vibrancy that brightens the palate between bites. The legs are plated separately. Cooked in the bird with the innards, it has a pronounced game flavor. Outstanding. The roasted north sea cod presented topped with finely diced mushrooms and basil atop root veg, mushrooms and a "pasta sheet" of broccoli stems a harmonious blend of texture and flavor. Perfectly cooked, the essence of cod elevated by the use of root veg once again. Finally, a barbecued and braised shoulder of Ayrshire pork. Barbecue equals Asian flavors. A crispy piece of belly, a playful interpretation of a pulled pork sandwich in a chickpea bun. All told, the deep, sweet porky flavor explodes in this dish. Dessert is not to be missed. The caramel soufflé with popcorn ice cream, decadently rich. Distinct caramel aroma. Caramel coated popcorn adds a good textural foil, the distinct popcorn flavored ice cream, the perfect foil to reduce the sweetness of the caramel. Great selection of cheeses with an emphasis on Scottish producers from the cart. Quince jelly a nice touch. Very good wine list although lacking vintage depth. Heavy focus on old world producers. Fair pricing with average bottle £100. Service is unhurried, friendly, knowledgeable, and very professional. Somewhat of a splurge, dinner for three £650. Three month advance booking required. Credit card to warranty reservation. Well worth the effort.

Delicious food on Leith Walk at a very reasonable price - this was an absolute gem of a restaurant…read morewe found, rather unexpected by the location and unassuming exterior. They allow you to bring your own bottle of wine which also keeps the price down, even though they do have a license. We picked mains and deserts from the lunch menu which were all fantastic - including shetland mussels, spiced lamb filet, corn fed chicken breast and sticky toffee pudding. Definitely the best meal I've had in Edinburgh for a long time!

So good we went twice last week. Making me the Duchess ;)!…read more The Walnut is the latest addition to the hip happenings of Leith Walk. What used to be Cafe No.9 has now been transformed into a very cute French bistro. We decided to treat ourselves one Friday after a long week at work and as it is over the road from us we couldn't really resist! Table booked and BYOB wine in hand we headed in. The staff are delightful and we were shown to our table. This place is not big - about 8 tables - and they don't have printed menus as this changes daily. Instead they ask you to look at the chalkboard mounted on the wall. The Walnut offers a range of starters and mains, all are very reasonably priced, I go for the chicken liver parfait and David decides to throw a curve ball and orders the cheese board to start :-/. For main, the roasted cod for me and the lamb hotpot for David. As I said our waitress is great, she is adorable and very attentive. Before I know it I'm devouring my parfait. It is delicious made even better by the homemade oatcakes, I only got two though. More, more, more please! Our mains were equally as delicious. My fish was perfectly cooked. The portion sizes are generous but not over the top so we were nicely full.There is always room for desert however. I went for more cheese and David went for the chocolate tart - nom nom nom. All this came to £40! Amazing! Go - go now! Cheers, Amy

We visited Grazing using a voucher we had, and for the amount we paid for the voucher, the meal was…read morefor sure worth it. However, if we visited again paying full price we would probably reconsider. Yes, the food was great but even for a 'tasting menu' the portions were minute and would honestly say lacking the punch of a typical testing menu experience. The restaurant was very quiet when we visited, so the atmosphere wasn't there but I'm sure this would change on a busy evening.

Absolute great service food in a relaxed and elegant dining room. We started with Marks snacks,…read moretomato burrata and soft shell crab. Each course was beautifully presented, exceptionally delicious and perfectly portioned. We also ordered the beef Wellington and Sole. The entree's were beyond our expectations We ended the evening with the raspberry Choux Bun. The bun was not my favorite but is was lovely and the raspberries shined. Otherwise and absolutely perfect meal. Service was attentive and caring. We felt well cared for by the entire team. Highly recommend!