Good was great. Service and whiskey flight were great to kick off the holiday. Ambiance was 10/10. Nothing not to love about this place... highly recommended read more

Good but not to dream about. They were super busy with holidays That being said i would only go during slow time 3 meals brought out at different times... read more

Staff not accommodating to people of color. If you do not reserve, surely u will not be attended to. Lady at the entrance said no space at the moment but there are plenty of open tables that they can spare. read more

Selected this restaurant to go to for my birthday based on the reviews. We had to put a $40 deposit down. Not sure if that is customary for all reservations or just on Friday night during the summer months. Maybe my expectations were set too high considering it is highly rated, but experience was mediocre at best compared to all the other restaurants we went to. Servers just wanted to take order and move on. We had to flag them down for another drink. To bring our bill and then to close us out. We ordered appetizers, but never got them and neither of our servers realized it before our dinner came out. It took over an hour to get our dinner from the time we ordered, so the appetizers would have been nice to tide us over. The duck leg was pretty dry. The lamb was good. The steak was ok and the pork chop was decent. Portions seemed small for the price. It was super loud and dark in there, so I would suggest requesting a table outside if you want to spend a bunch of money for an ok meal. read more

Very cool vibe with indoor and outdoor seating (with heaters!). There's certainly no lack of entertainment when you sit outside with the drunk singing passers-by. Service was friendly and they checked on us regularly even though we sat all the way at the end corner. The food and drink options are great but I settled on the lamb. It came out perfectly medium rare with delicious sauce and couscous. read more

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This was one of our top meals from our month-long trip. Everything we tried was absolutely stellar. First off, the location is super magical. Located down the cutest cobblestone alleyway you've ever seen, this place sits up on the hill and offers both indoor and covered outdoor dining on their balconies. We walked in and were greeted with cool, dim lighting, and a trendy interior. The hostess instantly brought us to our table and everything was very smooth. We ordered a few different whisky cocktails and loved each of them. The De Quincy cocktail with the oolong tea was my favorite. We also ordered the soup of the day, corn fritters, and confit pork belly starters. We all tried all of them and all loved all of them. The favorite was probably the pork belly. I ordered the "rump of lamb with aubergine compote, basil, slow roast cherry tomato & garlic puree." It melted in your mouth and was cooked perfectly. My husband said that it was the best lamb he's had in his entire life and everyone agreed that my entree was the winner of the night. ORDER THE LAMB! Our table also loved the steak, puy lentils, and baked butternut squash (they have great vegetarian options!). We ended the night with a sticky toffee pudding that came piping hot in a jar. It was delicious and the perfect size to end a filling meal. I would HIGHLY recommend this spot to anyone visiting, as the location is both stunning and central, and the food and drinks are truly perfection! read more

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This is a quaint pub located in one of Edinburgh's side streets. I found the food to be fair tasting but nothing special, I also found this pub to be overpriced. The service was wonderful and staff friendly, but would I return no. In my opinion there are more reasonably priced pubs with better food and drink. read more

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I absolutely adore this place, and have for so many years now Located well down Advocate's close (if you're coming from the high street) is a not so well kept secret. The ambiance on a early fall or winters night when there is a crisp in the air is the reason I think I love Edinburgh so much (besides family). Walking to this place is almost like going back in time, especially if the lights in the apartments are out and its off season and quiet. Walking in is always a treat as I love the industrial look of the bar and the intimacy of the downstairs booths. Upstairs is more traditional feel, and if its warm enough or you are OK with a heating lamp, the outside is a great space as well. The staff is always incredible, and if you don't have a reservation they'll do their absolute best to squeeze you in (I was surprised how busy it was in November when I was here for my birthday). The food is also constantly rotating, and I like to go without looking ahead of time to see what's on (I am in town infrequently enough that its always new, or newish). This past November it was a mix of meats and fish, and while I was going to go with a filet, the incredible and kind waiter we had recommended the chickpea fish curry. It was truly incredible, as it was essentially a serving of fish and chips over a delightfully spicey (and somewhat healthy) chickpea curry. Honestly this is why I love being in Scotland so much. The food is so fresh, and you can tell that whoever made this dish did so with ingredients that weren't preserved or frozen in anyway. If you're looking for a good meal, or a place for a date night, then Devil's Advocate should be high on your list. read more

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What I cozy little spot tucked in a stairwell alley. Nice spot for a nice warm lunch. Ordered the fish and chips. The fish was absolutely perfect. So delicious! Great staff, small, warm, cozy with outstanding food. A must go in Edinburgh... read more

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Found this place on Yelp and the reviews were right on point. This is a great place very different from typical pubs. Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Only sad I found it on my last night in town.the charcuterie Platter was outstanding and a great value read more

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This was one of the worst dining experiences we have ever had. We had an 8:00 pm reservation, and received our first dish one hour and thirty-two minutes later at 9:23 pm. We sat inside, and by the time we actually received food, tables who had been seated after us were finishing and paying for their two course meals. The couple seated next to us, and seated after us, offered us their chips. The server, who was American, was totally indifferent to our situation. Excuses that were given were something about the temperature of the soup (for real) and then the order didn't print in the kitchen. Yet we asked for it numerous times. If it had been up to me, we would have walked out. They comped our bottle of wine. We should have listened to a server we had at a much better restaurant earlier in the week, who was being kind by saying, they used to be much better. read more

We did not have reservation but luckily they were able to accommodate us. The place is small so I really suggest making a reservation. The food was really tasty, had a lot of flavor. We enjoyed the appetizer, main course and dessert. Highly recommend trying this restaurant if you are in Edinburgh. read more

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We love the food options. Our party of three ordered the rib-eye, pork chop and the venison. We each shared the meat offerings. All were fantastic. What we really loved was all that the sides were so interesting and well done. We didn't have a reservation but were early enough that we could be seated. We highly recommend The Devil's Advocate. read more

The food was good but it has a limited menu. It would have been nice to have a whisky menu. I couldn't download the list. My phone said the site was not secure. My server said just ask a bartender. No, I want a list. The bar was noisy and it was loud in the restaurant above. read more

One of the best meals we had in Scotland by far. Started with a draft at the bar and then went upstairs where the decor is intimate and quaint. I started with the pork belly confit which was super tender with a crispy skin. The remoulade was a perfect accompaniment. For my entrée I opted for the smoked fish platter which was huge. it came with hot and cold smoked salmon, Arbroath smokey pâté, smoked mussels, caper berries, tartar sauce, sourdough, oat cakes and pickles. I could barely finish. The staff was super friendly and the prices for the portions and quality you receive were great. read more

Really terrific food in a lovely, interesting building. Crab cakes + lamb + hake. Hake came with a veggie coulda that was really terrific. Only missteps were service issues. We saw three servers really misunderstanding who was responsible for which tables. We were left unattended several times, which marred slightly an otherwise spectacular meal. read more

We have come to Edinburgh 3 times in the last 5 years and made sure we ate here every time. Food is off the rails delicious!! Fantastic staff! Service is impeccable and you cannot beat the cool old town vibe! Highly recommend reservations because it's slammed all the time. read more

Great bar and floor staff. Delicious charcuterie. The pork belly was divine. I had some great cocktails as well. read more

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My friend was just refused service because they refused to detail all twenty food allergies they joked about having. They apparently ask if people have food allergies before ordering. My friend joked oh, yeah, I've got like twenty. But then my friend couldn't actually list twenty allergies, none of which are life-threatening......so they refused my friend service and kicked them out! read more

Food was amazing. Vibe is dark and moody, servers and host were attentive enough that we got our food and drinks on time and just aloof enough so that you're not feeling overwhelmed by attention. Get reservations - it will help. Otherwise, I think you can have drinks while waiting for a table, but I don't know how long the wait would be. The point is, make a real effort to go, it's worth it. read more

Delicious food with a great chill vibe just a few feet off the main beaten path of Edinburgh. If I'm back, will definitely be going here to try even more read more

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The Devils Advocate is nestled in the heart of Edinburgh down a narrow alley way. We popped in for a spot of lunch without reservation and were lucky to get a table. The food was a little underwhelming. I ordered the pork belly which I thought was overcooked and didn't pair well with the mustard mayo. The mushroom linguine tasted great and could have fed two as the portion size was generous. The best dish was the cauliflower soup which my wife ordered. I can't recall how much we paid but I remember it being reasonable. read more

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A wonderful experience. Food was delicious. The atmosphere was high end pub/restaurant. Waitstaff was very helpful and kind.

Funky location. Great atmosphere. Good pints and whiskey . I highly recommend as a pub.

This was my favorite restaurant that we had heard about and popped into to experience ourselves. It could easily be over looked because of its location so it's important to share! The food was delicious, the service was friendly and prompt. Wine selection was great. My company was entertaining too. Hope to be back soon. read more

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This restaurant has a beautiful walk down to the bottom alleyway. We had the dinner menu, the closest thing to fish and chips was this fish and curry and the curry was AMAZING. read more

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The first time we attempted to get a table at The Devil's Advocate, we were told there weren't any wall-ins accepted and that we required a reservation. I would've been more upset about this had I not seen how small the sit-down area of restaurant is and how packed it gets with people walking in to take advantage of the cute bar area. We also were able to get a reservation the very next day for dinner. The whole restaurant feels otherworldly. It's dark and ominous, almost romantic. The best part about The Devil's Advocate tho has to be the craftsmanship in the food. We ordered a House Board that was amazing. It had the most delicious chicken wings, haggis, fried Brie and other items I have ever had. So fresh and so tasty. We also shared a Broccoli and Leek soup which was sort of too grainy for my taste but had great flavor. Much needed on such a cold night In Edinburgh. Finally we shared a Ribeye Steak and Chips with side salad. we asked for the steak medium and it came to us almost entirely rare - which I honestly didn't mind. It was so delicious it melted in my mouth. I would recommend The Devil's Advocate for date night and any couple who likes to share. It is really pricey so if you're not sharing, expect a nice deep dig into your pockets. Also, don't forget to make a reservation. lol read more

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We found this place on Yelp on our first night in Edinburgh and my family agreed it was the best meal that we had while in Scotland. My husband had the venison, I had the salmon, my daughter had the duck. My husband said it was like eating fine filet mignon, my daughter adored the duck, and I thought the salmon was cooked very well. We tried different whiskeys recommended by the bartender and honestly it was the first time I really actually enjoyed whiskey. Highly recommend and hopefully we will be back someday read more

My colleagues decided to have dinner here and lucky me, I've been eyeing to check this place out already. We made reservations for 9 on a Tuesday evening. It can be a bit hard to find this place at first as you go through an alley off the Royal Mile --I definitely would've missed it if I was by myself. Once you enter, this place feel magical and secretive. The ground floor has a few secluded tables and bar area. There is even an outdoor area, which is not much use since it's usually cold and rainy here. We were seated in a long communal table upstairs lit by real candles. I love the vibe and atmosphere here --great for a date! As for the food, I ordered the Scottish Borders Lamb Neck Fillet (£20), which also consisted of garlic, lemon, rosemary, potatoes, roasted carrots, and garden peas. I also added the Parmesan & Truffle Chips (£3.50) for a side and a Cider (£5) for a drink. I was very impressed with everything here. The lamb was tender and juicy; not gamey nor too overpowering with a tasty sauce dressed all over --very delicious. Now the chips were amazing as well; definitely a must get here. They were thick and crispy with a nice crunch in every bite. I loved the parmesan and truffle flavors added on top (yay for not being more expensive than regular chips). There's great food and great atmosphere; what's not to love about this place? This is the perfect taste of Scotland. read more

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Awesome wine/cocktail bar in Edinburgh! This fairly centrally-located bar in Edinburgh was not on our itinerary, but so glad we stopped by. We sat in the terrace area, which is great for people watching and covid social distancing. Got some scotch drinks, which were strong and tasty. Interior decor also looked amazing, so definitely check it out when you take a break to use the restroom. Knocked this off a star because our server could have been more cheerful. She didn't seem like she wanted to be there (hopefully a co-worker of hers didn't get Omicron and she had to take on additional shifts, oops!). read more

Went to Devil's Advocate in 2017 and loved it. Unfortunately, our return trip was extremely disappointing - specifically in terms of service. We were seated in the area overlooking the bar (approx. 8 tables), which seemed to be assigned to one server. We were there for over 20 min, before we had to flag her down to even acknowledge our presence. She was bussing other tables before even greeting us. She took our drink orders and a request for water. Ten min later we tried to get her attention to request the water again, when another server noticed and brought us a bottle. It seemed that we were invisible as she hurried around our table - purposely ignoring us. After 40 minutes, still waiting for our drinks, we flagged the other server who explained that there had been an issue at the bar that was delaying the drinks. 20 minutes after the order and no one swung by to let us know. And instead of an apology, he made us feel unreasonable for being a bit frustrated with the delay. I understand that restaurants get busy and problems come up but there is no excuse for ignoring customers. read more

I'm so glad we made reservations at this place. I thought it would be more like a pub but it's actually a cute bar with limited seating in the loft and on the outdoor deck. Our service was stellar. There was always someone right there to take an empty plate or glass. I wanted to try one of their amazing cocktails but decided it wasn't a good idea after our whisky tasting (the waitress was incredibly knowledgable). read more

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Outstanding culinary arts in a unique old building down a dark alley off the Royal Mile. It is a little tricky to find but worth the hunt! Very quaint, comfortable ambience - music playing at just the right volume and everyone happily enjoying their meals and drinks. Over 400 reviews and an overall 4.5 stars is difficult to achieve and rate to find. Worth every star!! I had the pork chops, my son had the lamb neck and Mrs G the vegan pumpkin squash dish. We all loved our choices to the point that our plates likely needed only a quick rinse!! We shared two delicious desserts to. 1 champagne, 1 glass of red, a beer and a coffee for under £100. Difficult to beat - 3 thumbs up :) read more

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Five stars for ambiance and staff- everyone was great! We all loved our fun cocktails and the food was delicious. The seating is a wee bit packed in but once seated it was fine and wasn't too noisy for table conversation. Definitely worth checking out and make a reservation!! read more

Loved this restaurant! The food was fresh and delicious and the drinks were great! Service was amazing and it's located in a nice location. read more

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Food: 4.5/5 Drinks: 5/5 Service:3/5 Price:4/5 Overall:4.2/5 We had a reservation at 6 but unfortunately couldn't make it on-time (we were about 30 min late). The manager however came and talked to us and was able to seat us shortly after our arrival. We had a mixed experience with the two waitresses that checked on our table, one had an attitude and wasn't that friendly and the other one seemed new and not very fluent in English. The food itself as well as the drinks were both pretty good. We tried one of their whiskey flights as well as their. Whisky smash cocktail. They were both very good. The ambiance is okay, I liked the decor and lighting, however it was super busy and quite loud during our visit (Sunday night). Overall pretty happy with our visit and I'm gonna go back next time I'm in Edinburgh. read more

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Good food and reservations are a must, perhaps a week in advance if not more. Great ambience and friendly staff.

Stopped in first night in Edinburgh. Located down Advocate Close. Got a table, even though we didn't make reservations. Friendly staff, fun whiskey flight, stout, and cider were all great. We also ordered the Smoked ham hock & brie croquettes and the charcuterie board. All delicious! read more

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Recessed right off the royal mile, small stair walk down (great pic opportunity) to the restaurant. Indoor (warm and cozy) and out door (covered w/ heating) options. We tried 5 difference dishes, made to perfection. read more

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The food and the cocktails are great, but the showstopper is the sticky toffee pudding. Hands down, the BEST thing I've had in Edinburgh. I would post a photo, but it would only be of an empty jar. Amazing. read more

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