Really nothing to write home about other than the ambiance and the cool location in the alley. Drink menu is great but the food menu is very limited. If you are a vegetarian, stay home. I ordered the whole fish grill of the day and the dish was soaked in oil/butter. Super oily. The chicken linguini was very chewy. Very strange. The manager was very stuck up and should lighten up a bit and be more hospitable. read more

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I Read about this restaurant on Yelp before going to Edinburgh and decided to check it out. Best decision of the whole trip! This was by far the best place we ate during the whole trip. I had the duck confit leg and it was amazing. My wife had the lamb burger and I regret not getting it. Food was fantastic and the atmosphere was great. If you visit Edinburgh, this place is a must have for lunch or dinner! read more

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Wonderful place, limited seating. I'd recommend calling in a reservation. My wife and I walked in and waited an hour for seating. They were kind enough to have heaters and blankets available outside. Great selection of wine as well as whisky. The menu was superb. I had the lamb, wife had the pork chop. Top notch! read more

Have the butternut squash dish.... Very good! Great hidden location. Good ambience ... Recommended as its off the tourist path!! read more

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This may have been the best meal we had on our whole trip. We had a reservation and they seated us upstairs right away. This restaurant is a little hard to find, it is halfway up the stairs on the close. They have a very impressive whisky list if you are looking for a good dram. Our favorite thing was our appetizer. Steamed mussels in white wine, blue cheese and bacon. It was amazing and a very good size portion. For dinner we had the lamb and rib-eye and both were very good and great portions. Steak was cooked perfectly and very flavorful. We had some fun cocktails and great service. The food was timed perfectly and this did not disappoint! This place is absolutely worth the climb of all the stairs to get there! You may just need someone to carry you back down to the Royal Mile after eating so much however! read more

The Devil's Advocate lived up to its hype! The best chips (fries) I've ever had!!! I ordered the fish and chips and the cod was so good. The tarter sauce was also incredible! My girlfriend also got their burger which was phenomenal!! Last but not least... the scotch flight was so damn good!!! And the ambience was so cool inside! read more

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I had an awesome dinner here. Very cool location and bar area. I didn't have a reservation (rookie mistake) but luckily was traveling alone and was early so they were able to seat me. I had a spring pea risotto that was incredible - super creamy and fresh. The bartender recommended a beet root whiskey drink that was really interesting (in a good way). read more

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Excellent restaurant with quality food and drinks! I love that they had a short menu, nothing makes me cringe when they give me a book of options unless if it's the drink menu. They had very unique cocktails you can chose from and the food was very tasty. I got the orzo salad along with the tomato soup and a side of bread. read more

Even though they were fully booked they were able to accommodate us for a quick bite. Good food and drink, great atmosphere!

Excellent food and especially amazing cocktails (maybe my top 1 cocktail) Go to share great meat and modern scottish food with friends Book before and have a drink at the bar first!! read more

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Loved this restaurant, it felt like a little hideaway from the madness that was on Kings Road in August. I am a lover of craft cocktails and this place had some very interesting, and delicious craft cocktails. One of the cocktails we ordered came with a slice of cheese on the glass attached by a close pin.... pretty cool! Food was great and there were lighter options if you didn't want to eat heavy. read more

We had the smoked fish board, the parmesan and truffle chips and the lamb. This place had Awesome ambiance, great wait staff, very friendly. The food was later with flavor, and I just really over being here. Highly recommend. read more

The Devil's Advocate - Wine Bars Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Love this place!! The atmosphere is excellent. The scotch list phenomenal (but the three staff members we asked for recommendations seemed weak on the subject). Cameron, our waiter on day 2, picked a great wine to pair with the burger (both were amazing). The haggis, the boards, the locale, the ambiance - all fantastic!! Would give it 4.5 stars! read more

Great time, food and drinks and atmosphere Definitely make a reservation if you want to eat read more

Hmmm.... It's a very well done room, very upmarket hipster. Staff is friendly - with lots of handsome beardy bartenders. Food is quite good, but doesn't quite manage to transcend to greatness. Service is generally good if somewhat unfocused - five different servers over the course of our meal - so no bond of hospitality with your server happening here, and they're very busy, so despite what you'll charitably credit as their best efforts, don't expect a lot of love. Overall a positive experience, but it seems like the kind of place where your table assignment is partly based on simple availability, but you can't help but feel like tables are awarded based on how beautiful you are. Apparently we should be happy that we got a table and accept that we're just not as beautiful as those people who didn't have a reservation but got seated on the patio regardless - if this kind of thing makes you crazy, this is not your place. If you're looking to be seen in a happening restaurant then you'll love it. read more

This restaurant has a fun vibe with great music and even better food! Mark set us up with a new cocktail to discover. The pork chop dish was so good and a perfect balance of flavours! The truffle parmesan fries were amazing and we ordered a 2nd one! They were super flexible to split or 1/2 an order for our kids too! read more

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What a great find. We happened upon this place as we exploring the crosses. the cullen skink was crazy good! The drinks were great the taster trays were everything. The service was impeccable. Absolutely worth the trek down and back up those stairs. read more

Great spot in Edinburgh! Bar is super busy and fun. Cozy eating atmosphere upsatirs with great service from the staff. I had the Jacob's Ladder (Short Ribs) and it was a huge rib, falling off the bone with tons of delicious tender beef. Cool cocktail and good wine list. read more

The Devil's Advocate - Wine Bars Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

I rarely give 5 stars but this place rocks on all levels: food, drinks, ambiance, AND service. Coming fromChicago, I have high standards and DA is the real deal! From the moment we walked in, the service was friendly and attentive. The wine list hit all needs. The food was really solid and the prices were insanely good. All local foods! We had the watermelon gazpacho, the Tweeds lamb special, pork chop, cheese plate and a smoked pineapple dessert. We left comfortably full. The charm. The casual cool elegance. The knowledgeable and friendly service. 5 stars. Well done!! Thank you for a wonderful memory. read more

One of the coolest bars ever. Built into the steep side of one of Edinburgh "closes" - narrow slip roads that wend their way through the streets, carrying you from one gothic level to another - the mood here is trendy medieval, if there is such a thing. The bar space is massive and the main dining area is upstairs. When we popped in, we didn't have a reservation, but they told us that we could eat if they could have the table back in an hour. We had a ghost tour in 90 minutes, so this was more than ideal! Despite the time constraints, we didn't feel rushed. The menu is solidly British. Highly recommend any of the fish dishes. The beer selection is lovely as well. Overall, an awesome experience in a very cool setting. Don't miss this place when you're in Edinburgh! read more

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We had a wonderful lunch at The Devil's Advocate last month. Excellent drinks as well. While the outside ambience is nothing special, the inside of the restaurant is beautiful and unique. Both the entrees and dessert were delicious! read more

Tried to get in today with family on a Wednesday around 9:30 and the rude guy that met us said sorry no reservations. Open tables throughout. When I asked him about them he said they were booked and the kitchen was closing soon...I said "what if they don't show"? His response was classic..."well the kitchen is closing anyway" Place seems cool but so many great choices in Edinburgh I would pass! Go for a positive experience!! read more

Food is pretty solid here, but I'm docking off points for the inconsiderate staff. Checking in was a nightmare as we were told that we did not have reservations. We told them our names multiple times and finally were led to our table. Terrine, cornichons, olive, and bread platter was a great starter. My lamb neck entree was splendid. Cherry mousse was just okay. I had Glenfiddich Experimental Series IPA Finish as my scotch selection. read more

What a beautiful place to have lunch.The staff and entire environment was really nice and warm. Highly recommended

We found the Advocate Close (alley) off of the Royal Mile and eased down the steps with a great view of one of Edinburgh's most iconic structures. The restaurant has a warm rustic decor. The hostess was very pleasant and greeted us warmly. They prepared our table on the second level and seated us very promptly. The locally crafted beer was very tasty and the fully stocked liquor bar include several gin and whiskey selections. The fish and chips were on point. The mussels and artisan bread were amazing! We will definitely be back. read more

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A group of 8 of us went to dinner here and we all had an enjoyable time. My slow and sloe was fantastic, and both the regular and veggie haggis were knockouts. I had the lobster and it was slightly overcooked, but everyone else enjoyed the meal - the stew was probably the most praised dish at dinner. We somehow managed to fit in their version of creme brulee at the end and it was a perfect finish to a delicious meal. The tiramisu was a large portion size so I recommend splitting it, but absolutely save room for it. read more

Great place to have drinks or a dinner. Reservation highly recommended (or go early). Very popular restaurant. Great food and great service. High recommended read more

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Had the smoked fish platter. Smoked salmon was good but the rest was just ok. Would take something else. Had the fried haggis; was good but nothing amazing. It had peppers on the side; nothing special. Had the orzo with goat cheese and peas. By far the best thing we ate! Cocktails were good. Ambiance is nice. read more

Took two tries to get here. First night they were completely booked and we didn't have a reservation. But the second night we finally sat down and it was great. It was great food atmosphere. Warm when it was super cold outside. We were on the second floor but it was an awesome view. The bar was continuously packed and everyone was definitely having a great time. read more

Great distinctive food! My unreserved two thumbs up! Portions were substantial for both the starters and the mains. Service was outstanding. Water glasses were refilled in a timely manner, a key service requirement. read more

The Devil's Advocate - Wine Bars Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Prices for dinner: between 18 to 30 pounds for an entree. If you're a tourist seeking traditional Scottish fare, this probably isn't where you want to go. If you just want a delicious dinner and some tasty drinks, then head on over. We came across this place when we spotted their alleyway splitting off from the Royal Mile. I had seen the rave yelp reviews and decided to give it a try. You might not be so lucky trying to get in on a whim though. It does look like their reservations book up. We just happened to get lucky with our walk in, probably because we were going for an early dinner. Point is, get a reservation if you want to grab dinner here. Food here is amazing. I got the grill of the day, which happened to be lamb for the day I went, and my husband got the picanha (steak). Both were wonderfully tender and cooked perfectly. Each also came with sweet potato, an arugula salad, and grilled portabello mushrooms on the side. Each person also got to choose a sauce on the side. I went from bernaise and my husband got the garlic puree. We only used it on the vegetables though since the meat was perfect on its own. We also both opted for a pint of beer. I got the blond and he got the stout. He's a craft beer enthusiast and one sip of each seemed to put him in beer heaven. This meal was the perfect start to our Edinburgh adventures. read more

This was our first night in Edinburgh and we were walking up and down the royal mile looking for a place to eat and drink and we wanted something not directly on the royal mile. So we ended up going to the devils advocate. First of all the walk down advocates close itself was really pretty, and then when we entered the devils advocate, we knew this is exactly what we were looking for. The staff were super helpful and friendly, they accommodated the 4 of us without reservation (don't forget to reserve a table here :)) because someone else canceled theirs. Their scotch based cocktails were amazing. We tried almost all of them. Food menu is small but everything we ordered was fantastic. We will definitely come back here. Highly recommended, you will not be disappointed. Ambience: 5/5 Drinks: 5/5 Food: 5/5 read more

Hidden away from the tourists is this wonderful pub with a warm atmosphere and a delightful staff. I had the fish and chips (crispy thin fries) and they were perfect. Starter salad with olives was the best I had in Scotland. Local whiskey paired with dessert was a memorable end to the meal. Excellent place to eat and drink. read more

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Excellent restaurant food was superb! Had the cod and side of truffle fries and they were unbelievable. Great scotch selection and tasty deserts. This is probably one of the few best meals we had in Edinburgh. read more

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Amazing! Atmosphere is great, drinks were great and the lamb that I had was out of this world!

Great food. Environment and service excellent. I had pork belly it was amazing. Strongly recommend!

First tip--make a reservation for sure if you want food. We stopped by on Friday and were told they were booked solid. We called that night and they only had two tables left for dinner service Saturday. We were sat at one of the three tables downstairs by the restroom--we didn't mind, as it wasn't noisy or smelly, and our server was attentive the entire night. We ordered two cocktails, both of which were good. For starters, we went with the soup of the day (cauliflower and onion), the terrine and cheese board, and the sauteed spinach and mushrooms with garlic puree. Everything was absolutely delicious. Scraped the soup bowl clean with the sourdough bread. For mains, my partner got the lamb rump, and I got the pork chop with pancetta, cabbage, sweet potato puree and roast apple. We also got a side of parmesan truffle chips. Again, so good. My partner finished his whole plate and some of mine. I was able to box up leftovers. It was fairly pricey meal but it was really satisfying and tasty. Definitely recommend giving this place a go. read more

The food is really, really delicious. It's best to make a reservation because the tables are extremely limited. The menu is limited but the the selections are diverse and interesting. Vegetables are extremely fresh. Joe had grilled polenta with vegetables and poached egg. I had an extremely well prepared steak that was medium rare. Not medium and not rare. The place was very busy with lots of people coming to gather at the bar and at the bar tables around the outside of the restaurant. Seems very popular in the area. Cocktails are excellent, very inventive and tasty. Really fun place to hangout read more

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Absolutely fabulous food and drinks. I cannot recommend this place enough. The haggis was sooo tasty!! Don't skip this awesome spot while In Edinburgh. read more

Largest selection of scotches I've seen, but this is the first spot I've stopped. I don't drink scotch but the atmosphere here is great, warm and cozy. I had s lovely glass of wine and cheese platter. The plate was amazing and completed as my dinner. Dinner didn't start until 5 so there was a small menu available and as I understand the items on that menu are not available once the dinner menu starts. I would suggest maybe ordering off the small menu at 445 as appetizer then at 5 dinner... if that could work. read more

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