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.

My family and I celebrated Christmas Eve dining at the Bon Vivant. Pre-fixed special menu was…read moreamazing! Service top notch and nice ambiance (pub). You will have a nice time!

Ambiance - 10 stars. The vibe is dark, candle lit and cozy. Great spot for a date night and…read moreintimate chat over drinks. Some tables have curtains for extra privacy. Most of the food wasn't that great. But the truffle fries were to die for. The whipped sweet potato, grilled octopus, tortellini were not good. I would go back just for drinks and fries.

This restaurant is located in the lower level of the Scotch Whisky Experience building. It was the…read morevenue for the "Taste of Scotland" 3 course whisky pairing dinner we signed up for.   As far as the food, the 1st course was a trio medley of duck, trout, and vegetarian haggis.  I never really liked haggis, but this vegetarian version was pretty good I must say.  The 2nd course was a trio medley of venison, chicken, and hake filet.  The dessert course was a sticky toffee pudding.  Besides the two whiskies paired with dinner, we had a choice of a third non-whisky libation and I chose a nice Stewart's Holyrood Scottish pale ale.  The 1st whisky was a delectable Auchentochan Lowland 12 year old single malt to start our dinner.  The 2nd whisky was a delectable Edradour Highland 10 year old single malt which went with the pudding dessert.  The whisky connoisseurs here were informative and engaging, and the meal was tip-top fun and delicious, and particularly so if you're a whisky drinker.

We were part of a tour group that partook in the whiskey dinner experience…read more I recommend it. I am not a whiskey fan at all. But hearing a descent rundown on it handmade me less ignorant. Our meal was a 3 course small plate gourmet English supper. It was a cold patty. If duck/beef My only complaint. It was tasty. Sea trout. Excellent.

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! :)

Great authentic tapas options Great decor…read moreGreat service Centrally located Big blue bull decorates the entrance

Café on the loose is very close to the Edinburgh Castle. Great place for a snack or a meal…read more Authentic Spanish tapas with an authentic Spanish vibe - love the bowl overlooking the staircase! The crispy pork, scallops, and lamb or delicious ! Service was prompt and helpful.

Mexican food in Scotland? So we were going to go to a nearby famous brewery. The vibes there were…read moreoff. It was empty, smelled weird, and we just couldn't stay for lunch. A couple doors down we saw Mexican and thought why not!?! As an American I had very low expectations, as I just couldn't fathom good Mexican in Scotland. But guess what, I was proven wrong!!! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and spicy! The queso wasn't the best but I'll give them a pass because my desert was maybe one of the best things I have eaten in my life! My dessert was horchata ice cream (that tasted like dulce de leche) and cinnamon sugar flour tortilla chips. We had a spa appt and couldn't stay, but I would have finished it all!!! Highly recommend if you are in Edinburgh and want something different.

I call this fancy gourmet gringo Mexican food. Doesn't mean it isn't good, just not authentic and…read moreI would not expect authentic Mexican in Scotland anyway. The service is ok. The ambiance is upbeat and good Spanish music. Fairly extensive menu of street tacos, enchiladas, burritos, tostadas, starters. Good variety of tequilas and margaritas. We shared between three of us: grilled prawn tostadas, roasted cauliflower street tacos, charred corn and refried bean quesadillas, chipotle roast vegetables quesadillas. Husband also ordered shredded honey pork tacos. Everything was very flavorful. Nothing spicy though. The Union Mezcal old fashioned margarita was good with mezcal tequila although a bit too sweet. The Tommy margaritas were even sweeter. Overall a very good dinner and I would recommend.

Om. Nom nom. Om nom nom nom…read more This was basically the sound 'round the table of a dozen Yelpers one Monday evening, chowing down gleefully on a vast assortment of small plates. Lest the concept of 'small plates' puts in your mind a vision of a miniscule apertif consisting mostly of two bites, fear not - Indaba's tapas (say that ten times fast) are large enough that you can pass your plate around the table and still have enough mouthfuls to fully appreciate the beauty of the food. I ordered the gambas mixtas (garlic and chili prawns, enormous, juicy and butterflied beautifully) and courgette-wrapped feta, delicately flavored. I also snuck bites of the haggis (truly incredible, and in a Spanish restaurant of all places), the steak, pork ribs and baked goats cheese. They were all spot-on. Wonderfully enough, the food didn't come out all at once, but in well-paced succession so that you never had to fear - the next tasty bite was just around the corner and nothing had time to get cold. The service was friendly and perfectly accommodating to a large party. All that, and reasonably priced (and good) house wine makes Indaba a favorite.

Friendly staff and a nice refreshing spin on Tapas. I had mixed meat balls and a Haggis, pine nuts…read moreand spinach creation served with bread and olive oil & balsamic. The meat balls were a little under seasoned to my taste, but easily fixed, the Haggis was very nice. Recommended, I'd come again but consider booking because I was quite early and there were a lot of apparently reserved tables.

Great atmosphere! They encourage everyone not to use cellphones and talk to each other instead…read more They are open early while other places nearby are still closed. They are busy but the service is fast. Chai latte is delicious with lots of aromatic spices. Haddock, pak choi (bok choy), and egg on toasted sourdough is tasty.

Stopped for a breakfast before the Royal Yacht Britannia tour. So glad I did! Great views,…read moreincredibly flavorful food and nice staff was all a welcome treat. Early Sunday morning the inside wasn't too busy; by the time I left, the place was packed! Locals sipping coffee and families feeding children. Debated between dishes as so many sounded delicious. Landed on sourdough accompanying a blackened skillet filled with venison, mushroom and sage sauce adorned with two eggs. Oatmilk flat white to boot. The inside was chill and the sweets case looked irresistible. Took a banana and chocolate loaf to go as a snack.

Using a groupon voucher today £2.50 for a toastie and a hot chocolate…read more Really lovely place. There are seats to sit in too. The staff have been fantastic, I will certainly come back. I have seen this place on my walk to work, it is busy in the morning with business people getting take away coffee and breakfasts.

From the owner: We've created a treasure trove full of mouth-watering produce, both local and Continental…read more All the usual deli favourites are here, from gourmet sandwiches and tasty salad bowls to homemade cakes and treats. A new addition to StreetBar is our freshly prepared tapas menu - all bursting with that Mediterranean flavour.