I've walked past this place loads of times, and yet never felt the urge to wander in and try it. It always just looks a bit too "style over substance", as if there's not much to it aside from a slightly pretentious-sounding menu. Today, however, I was proven wrong. I went for lunch with some friends after finishing our exams, and I was really impressed. The food was gorgeous, and surprisingly good value for money. I had a smoked trout salad on a bed of mixed leaves, with a mango and yoghurt dressing, whilst my friends had the home-made chilli burger with garlic fries. It was all really well-made, and really nicely presented too. That said, the waitress did do the one thing that is a pet hate of mine in restaurants - she started clearing the plates away before half of us had even finished. I'm the first to admit that I'm a bit obsessive about manners when it comes to food, but it still got on my nerves. Apart from that though, I was pleasantly surprised and I will definitely be going back. read more

The Outsider - Modern European Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

The Outsider is a really great restaurant located on George IV Bridge. It would have to go on my list of favourite places to eat in Edinburgh. Although I've only eaten here once, I'd definitely go back when finance allows. The outside of this establishment says cool and stylish. The inside matches this, and does not disappoint. This was the first ever place where I was given some bread and that oil/balsamic vinegar mixture to dip it in. I was slightly confused to have been given something that I had not ordered, but I was glad to discover that it was complimentary. I had the steak as a main course, which was brought out very swiftly, and was very tasty. The restaurant was quite busy when I was there, and so it's perhaps not the place to go if you're looking for a quiet romantic meal. That said, I did not feel lost in a sea of other customers, and was efficiently taken care of throughout the course of my meal. The Outsider provided me with a meal that I still remember, and that shows how much I enjoyed it. This is not a regular occurrence for a restaurant. I have recommended it to a number of friends, and I look forward to my next visit! read more

The Outsider - Modern European Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Nice decor but it took 25 min to put our food to our table, stone bass and risotto. And the risotto is really mild, as if they forgot to put the salt. What bothers me is the waiter Paul said, it's not fast food, it takes time to cook. Did they went out and fish for the stone bass? read more

The Outsider - Modern European Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

A few months ago, when I was living in Edinburgh, I went to The Outsider for lunch after walking by and seeing their chalkboard menu from outside. Deciding that I liked both the price and the selection (and their kir royale drink special), I went in on a whim. It was a few minutes before noon, and the restaurant was very quiet. I ordered the kir royale I was hankering for, and a lentil and goat cheese salad. Shortly after, the restaurant began filling up with other patrons who also seemed to enjoy a lunchtime drink. The noise level rose, but not to an overwhelming level, and I was soon placated when my food came. I admit that I've never had a better salad. There were perfectly cooked lentils, briny, creamy goat cheese bits, and delicious crunchy greens in a light vinaigrette. The kir royale was also lovely. I escaped with only an 12 pound bill, and decided that I would return soon. Not one to break my word, I have returned two times since, once for the venison ravioli, which was a little bloodier tasting than I would have liked, and once for the baked gnocchi with pesto, which did not disappoint. I would highly recommend The Outsider for lunch. Their lunch menu is reasonably priced, and the food quality is excellent. read more

The Outsider - Goat cheese and lentil salad. - Modern European Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Ate here the day we arrived in Edinburgh and it was a very good meal. Not the best food I've ever had but still good. The best part was their crusty artisan bread that came with herb oil for dipping. Otherwise my friend had the bass with sea spaghetti and I had the pigeon breast. The atmosphere of this place is the best part. We sat in a cozy couch corner booth and they had melt candles at every table. Wait staff was very attentive. Great meal. read more

The Outsider - Pigeon breast with veggies! Yum! - Modern European Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Wonderful food, service and atmosphere. My family of 7 had a legendary dinner from start to finish.

We went to this restaurant with my family (3 of us) because it was listed on the 10 things to do in Edinburgh. We ordered a bottle of rose, appetizers (salads, dill potatoes, sweet potatoes, bread), main dishes (lamb dish with haggis, fried gnocchi (with walnuts, arugula, a little bit of pesto), Tagliatelle pasta (with pickled artichoke hearts, olives, capers, arugula, sun dried tomatoes, goat cheese), and for dessert we shared a baked pear with a scoop of ice cream, and truffles. I enjoyed the sweet potatoes and the bread with the very yummy olive oil. My husband review of the lamb dish was very meaty. My stepdaughter ordered the fried gnocchi and she said it was alright. My tagliatelle pasta was okay. It was very tart-y because of the pickled artichokes, olives, capers and sun dried tomatoes. Those ingredients did not compliment the tagliatelle pasta at all. Even though there was goat cheese in it, it wasn't enough to balance the tartness of the dish. Made me do the pucker face a lot! Haha! The dessert was really good. I enjoyed the baked pear with ice cream more than the truffles. The ambiance was warm - dimmed light and woodsy. I wasn't wowed with the food, so I'm not sure if I'll go back there again next time I visit Edinburgh. I can at least cross it off the 10 things to do in Edinburgh! read more

The Outsider - Modern European Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

We were traveling to Edinburgh castle so we decided to have a delicious meal close to the castle and the Outsider Restaurant fit the bill perfectly. The food was cooked to perfection and the service was top notch! God bless you read more

The Outsider - Modern European Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Restaurant is centrally located. The staff are super friendly and the food ? Was sublime . Best meal in Edinburgh. The filet of sole was buttery and melted un my mouth. The lobster was fresh.. read more

Shame on you for fooling tourists! The food was ok, nothing special but what left a VERY bitter taste was the fact that our waitress gave me a 5£ note that was apparently not valid since may 2017 (!), something you're well aware working in the restaurant business. Me, being a stupid tourist became aware of this when refused paying with it about two hrs after our visit at the restaurant. Once again, shame on you for fooling tourists! Stay away people! read more

Pretty much any time someone asks me where they should eat in Edinburgh, I say The Outsider. For lunch, for dinner - it's perfect. The food's always great, the staff are lovely, and the venue is elegant and has great views over the rooftops to the castle. We sat at a window seat the first time we went, and I think it was love at first lunch - I've just hooked on the place ever since. I've been there for work, with friends, with family - and regularly for lunch with Jason when we're in town. I'll confess I do order the mussels 98% of the time, because they're amazing, but I have tried other options and it's always good! At lunch there are specials, plus a list of eight-or-so regular options, all reasonably priced. In the evening, it's fun to start with the chunky skewers to share. And do get the bread and olives - giant, luscious olives and hefty chunks of bread. I'm hungry now.... read more

I have to echo the sentiments of other reviewers; The Outsider is marvellous. We didn't plan to go for a fancy lunch, rather just something casual and quick. But The Outsider looked too good to resist with its super cool, artsy interior and packed out restaurant. It also has such a reasonably priced lunch menu. We were welcomed warmly by the manager, which seems to be procedure as, whilst there were other waiters free, the manager made it his point to come and greet us. - A nice touch! Service was great from start to finish. I had the venison with garlicky fries which made for such a satisfying combination. Those garlicky fries are a dream, they really are; so full of flavour and a mighty generous portion. The quality of meat was high and the venison dressing was a tangy, delicious one. The meat came on a thick crispy baguette and also with a side salad. - This was a really impressive and cheap lunch that had me excited to see just what else The Outsider has up its sleeve! I think that my next visit will be for a special occasion and I've no doubts that they'll impress. read more

Came in for dinner last week with a buddy of mine as I knew that it was a solid eaterie, plus his wife thing (she's lovely really) is allergic to (get this) apples, pears, strawberries, other berries, snozberries, most other fruit, tomatos, grapes (so no wine) and of course lactose. She can have Gluten and nuts which makes me think she might just be crazy. Her favourite meal in the world is pizza but it might kill her.... Anyway, we had to find someone that wasn't too "tomato-ee" for her. This was a good bet. The chunky healthy lines made a great starter for me and man-friend, and a great main for wife-thing. The rustic bread and olive oil we got with it was delightful. My mail was some coley and frankly a nicer piece of fish I have never had. My only slight complaint was that the salad and potato that came with it were a bit frugal. The piece of fish was a bit wee as well (if utterly delicious) which basically is a bit upsetting when a chunky healthy line is HUGE and cost £3 less! Anyway it was a great experience. Staff were great and helpful and nice. We enjoyed it and my mates wife didn't die. Solid. read more

I was looking for a restaurant reviewed by a Yelp friend when the clouds opened up and I ran into the nearest doorway only to find myself in The Outsider, the restaurant I was looking for in the first place. The host was super friendly and seated me in the loft upstairs which boasts terrific views up the to castle. I ordered grilled mackerel from the daily set menu. It came with a rocket (arugula) salad and other nice, fresh veg. I have been a little wary about mackerel in the past, expecting a strong, oily fish but this one was flavourful with a nice crispy skin. Service from Ms. Emma was quick and friendly and I was able to enjoy my meal in less than an hour and get out to an early evening Fringe show. read more

I can't believe I had never been to the Outsider after all these years in the Burgh! Anyway, went for dinner with some friends in January. Were given a table with view on the castle (can't beat that!). The food was excellent (got the venison haunch which was melt-in-the-mouth and a delicious frangipane-based pudding), the wine was good too. They didn't rush us when we lingered after dinner to finish our second bottle of wine, but then it was January and the middle of the week so the place wasn't exactly packed! The only reason I'm giving 4 stars is because I've only had one meal there, and I was with a regular. But a very happy surprise I have to admit! Highly recommended. read more

If The Outsider was a person, he would be the friend that knows how to dress well, can put on khakis and a blazer and fix their hair all nice, and do a proper night out. That said, you know he's still too cool to take any of this too seriously, and you love him for it. He's secretly laughing at the two serious-looking people in suits sitting over there, even though they just ordered the exact same cheese board that you did, because you guys are going to enjoy it so much more. PROTIP: There is one perfect, lovely table on the second floor that faces a window which overlooks the castle. Try to reserve this table for the perfect experience. We had the one next to it which was still lovely. [ vibe ] Proper enough to justify the menu prices without feeling overbearingly fancy. A suit wouldn't be out of place, but definitely not required. Romantic. Perfect for a date / night out, if you don't want to scare the girl with £40 entrees but want to show that you're still taking this seriously. Cozy, dark, chic, modern, while still feeling the rustic charm of Edinburgh. [ food ] We started with the cheese board and wine. Good mix and serving sizes - brie, comté, and blue, with ample compote, grapes, and crackers. Can't remember what mains we ordered (there was some kind of sweet potato gnocchi in there). Not striking, but sufficiently delicious. You will walk out full. [ value ] Two pound signs, but definitely a three pound sign vibe. Prices are more than reasonable for the service and quality of food that you get. [ cherry on the cake ] I accidentally left my phone (with a Mondrian-themed case) in the bathroom - by the time I realized and called the restaurant it was already late and we had settled into bed, so the cheery gentleman on the phone said to just come back the next morning. "Just say that Paul put it in the small safe, and name the artist who did the painting on the back". Grabbed it the next day and had a nice chat. Lovely people. [ conclusion ] A solid choice for a good night out, run by good human beings. Definitely give it a go the next time you feel like wining and dining. read more

Very decent food with fabulous atmosphere. Perhaps slightly over-minimalist, but that's not the end of the world. The food is good -- if not fabulous -- but nothings' bad at all. The downside is really inconsistent portion size. Some of the meals will leave you hungry while others are seriously overstuffing. Is it niggly? a bit, but the portion sizes are really varied -- some of the lunch mains should really be called starters. read more

The Outsider was an outlier during my Scotland trip for a number of reasons, primarily, it's waitstaff who took advantage of our tourist status. They were disappointing in a number of ways including: 1. ADDING AUTOMATIC GRATUITY to the bill-- I'm American, and no stranger to tipping, but have not encountered this experience *anywhere* else in Scotland. Only at The Outsider 2. REFUSAL to allow patrons to taste the wine that they ordered in a bottle. I asked and the answer I got was "no, we don't do that here." A common practice in almost every restaurant that I've been to when ordering wine by the bottle is for the wait staff to show you the vintage (to assure you that they've acquired the right wine), uncork the wine and then pour a small bit to allow you to taste the wine in case it went bad from the corkage. This is a common practice from the most mom and pop at the ends of the Earth to the double Michelin star in the most cosmopolitan of places. 3. SELF SERVICE is expected. Again, after just uncorking the bottle of wine, the waitress left the bottle and presumably, we poured our wine ourselves from the bottle. It's not that we can't do it, but we can also serve our own food, bus our own table and hunt down our own animals. But I'm paying for my food and ambiance and apparently the automatic gratuity so I have expectations of service. 3. RUDENESS. At some point, the candle at our table had melted down into a nub, and we'd ask for a replacement candle lest the table catch on fire. The waitress, just decided to come over and blow it out. LOL. Thank you, why we couldn't have done that ourselves. 4. Food itself was....unspectacular. Exactly what you'd expect from a mid-tier restaurant--nothing innovative enough to outshadow the terrible service (only reason this place go 2 stars vs 1 star).There was a feeling that the wait staff couldn't wait to get make you miserable, so that you'll eat the food faster (after they charge you a gratuity of 12%! in a country where people don't usually tip that much, and only then I heard 10%+ is reserved for amazing service!) read more

Basic interior (on purpose), super atmosphere (a little loud), great food for a very reasonable price. With a rather large group we got to sit at the attic which is open on one side so we were separate from the rest of the restaurant but did not feel too much apart. The Scottish beef and lamb are great and the hot plum dessert was excellent. Great whiskeys ;-) read more

Great food, a nice vibe, and a staff that went out of their way to accomodate us - twice! First time we went and didn't have a reservation (recommended) but they fit us in at a very busy time. Next visit, we showed up on time but met up with 2 friends there who had a reservation for an hour later. Could they get us all in at the same time at the same table? Yes! Really liked the food and the presentation. The cheese with the crusty bread (app) was wonderful as were the olives. read more

In my 7 years of living in Edinburgh i had always been meaning to visit The Outsider but never quite got around to it, until this weekend. My Dad was visiting me and so took me out for lunch, perfect opportunity. The staff were very friendly, if anything a little too laid back, but can't complain. The menu all sounded delicious and i opted for the salmon fishcake served with mussels (only 3 but still good) and a poached egg on top, i would definitely have this again. My Dad had an aubergine based dish which was also delicious and we shared a side of garlicky fries. The feel of the restaurant is very contemporary and chilled out. Although it was pretty chilly in there so next time i might wrap up a bit. To finish my Dad had a passion fruit tart with rhubarb, obviously i trid some then regretted not getting one myself. I had a cappuccino which was sprinkled with shaved chocolate, always a good sign in my book. I will definitely be back here again soon! :) read more

We couldn't see the view because we were placed on the street side. So apparently you need to request a view when you make reservations, or be prepared to wait a bit. The food was quite good--we both ordered the skirt steak. The problem was that we ordered medium rare, and one was bright purple, while the other was slightly more cooked. We decided they should be sent back to be heated a bit. They basically threw both back in for the same amount of time, and they came back half the size and one was medium and the other was medium-well. I'm typically not very picky and I don't think I've sent any food back in about 15 years. I ate the overcooked meat and my girlfriend shared her slightly-less-cooked piece with me. It was very tasty, and I assume the cooking issue was a one-off mistake rather than a reflection on the restaurant. But I certainly can't give this place too high of a reco. I did like the service a lot, and felt good when the waiter confirmed that our steaks did indeed look undercooked by stating "that's not rare...that's blue!" Our appetizers were good and the bread was tasty I think. read more

The outsider is a pretty trendy restaurant situated on George Aye Vee Bridge. Pretty trendy, but never style over substance by the looks of things. From one visit I deduce they have a competitively priced guest wine of the day, pencilled into the list much like a food special (has anyone been two days in a row to verify if this is legit?!). The evening I went it was a lovely Viognier, a carafe of which was expertly and effortlessly dispatched. But I'm getting slightly ahead of myself... Considering that the booking was made a generous two-an'-an-odd-bit weeks ahead, and that they have tables with castle views, we were really disappointed to be tucked away at a dinky little table in the corner of the mezzanine level. Butted up against the wall, our view consisted of the diners downstairs through a glass partition. I had a starter of portabello mushroom with an exotic cheese I hadn't heard of (and neither had the waitress, but who other than that was knowledgeable and attentive). It was OK, the mushroom had been fired directly on the hob presumably and at any rate tasted a little of gas. My main of roast lamb however was absolutely gorgeous. Caramelised on the outside, melt-in-the-mouth on the inside (pretty pink mind, but that was fine by me). The accompaniments were spot on too. The way they've done the menu is quirky but not sure I would go as far as to label this place an 'outsider' of the trade. But for gastronauts or those out to impress a date it is definitely worth a visit. read more

We loved it so much we had lunch here twice in our 3-day stay! Try the Rosemary gnocchi, it's awesome. Their specials are delicious too. They also have great big windows with a view of the castle. Very good service and overall experience. read more

5 stars period. The food is amazing, the ambience & the staff friendly. It's way better than Devil's Advocate which is rated higher and haven't a clue why?? Anyhow, the chicken was cooked to perfection and the skewers were amazing with harrissa sauce. The beef shin was lovely. The Venison is the best I've ever had, not a gamy aftertaste at all, instead it's all citrus flavors which calm everything down. The lamb rump is equally as good and soft. Overall the tastes gel really well together and the chef knows what he's doing in the back. read more

The Outsider - Chicken skewers & beef shin yum! The skewers were better tho, highly recommended! - Modern European Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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15-16 George IV Bridge, EH1 1EE. Lamb rump with the perfect au jus and duck leg with wilted greens and pumpkin; seasonal, juicy, and always busy (reserve a table ahead of time if you can + 0131 226 3131). It is one of those places that does not advertise (no website), but delightfully romantic and lively atmosphere with real wax candles dripping from wooden blocks and the most delicious chunky bread to start from a bakery called DoughReMi. Emily Rose Reeder read more

Lovely service, delicious food, stunning view!! Just been for the first time but will definitely go again! read more

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One of my most favourite, favourite restaurants in Edinburgh. I can't even remember the amount of times I've been here, but I'm suspicious that they inject the beetroot coleslaw that comes with the chunky healthy lines dishes with some kind of addictive ingredient, that makes you desire pink strips of amazing coleslaw day and night. I'll be highly surprised if anybody else is weird enough to have beetroot coleslaw cravings, but there we go. You can rely on several things about The Outsider. It's always busy, and therefore has a great atmosphere, the food is consistently tasty and brilliant, and it's effortlessly cool and style laden at all times. It's also reasonably priced, so you can have a few glasses of wine plus some food without worrying too much. The Outsider always has a really good feel about it, and it has steadily remained popular over the years. I usually go for any of the chunky healthy lines, which are basically skewers speared with different food items, ranging from scallops, and salmon to lamb meatballs and chicken pieces. There are no official starters, as you're encouraged to share the CHLs, and there's a good variety of meat, seafood and veggie dishes on offer for main courses, and always served in pretty generous portions too. read more

One very late dinner ago, we stumbled upon this locale. My anxiety of not having a proper dine that night, soon enough fluttered away. The menu while not an extensive one, touched upon a good range of dishes. We wined and dined on steak & lobsters that night, with a birds eye view of the castle's luminance. There were just two other tables that Friday night for dinner at 11. Perfectly intimate. That was our first night out in Edinburgh, a day after moving here. I remembered my lobster was just right, the steak was beautifully under, the wine mingled with every sensory jive. But not the name. A night out for drinks and a spontaneous call for dinner this past Saturday, had us landing at a place called The Outsider. Good ratings, food pics-check, okay we'll give it a go. Soon as we arrived at the entrance, I was ecstatic when I realised where we were. Dinner at 9:30 meant the place was bustling and we had to wait a good deal for our food to arrive. But service was efficient and friendly. Baked sea bream spiced with greens & truffle oil was delicate yet distinctly robust in flavour. The ribeye was just gone too fast, the wine was good enough for another round, and still the same beautiful view remained. 2/2 was a hit. I would happily return for a lovely dinner in candlelit ambiance. Given the view, quality of food, wine list, service, I give it a solid 4 stars. read more

What a lovely restaurant recommended by our B&B. Meals are made from scratch with fresh local ingredients. The place is in an unmarked building with a bicycle in front. Make sure you make reservations. The restaurant gets quite busy. We were only able to walk in to get a table because we arrived really early in the evening. We were put in the front in a comfy window booth. It felt private yet we still could see the rest of the restaurant. I think they have tables in the back with a spectacular view. Request one of those. I really enjoyed my mussel appetizer. My Pedro Ximeniez and dessert sampler were standouts as well. Eat here. You won't regret it. read more

One of Edinburgh great opinion-dividing restaurants, The Outsider is a love or hate place, as shown by the reviews, here. The view Edinburgh Castle is impressive, so it's a good daylight dining choice. The lunch is competitively priced. It's very popular, so a booking is required. But it all felt rather passé, to me, and both dishes that I had looked rather better than they tasted. Overall, we said: "I didn't have a particularly strong reaction, for or against the place. My abiding impression was of a restaurant that was a well-worn favourite for many of its patrons, with all the positive and negative connotations that that brings. The owners and staff members know what they're doing, and they're very comfortable with delivering it, but it felt like a place that had been trapped in aspic for a little too long. But if it ain't broke, don't fix it, as they say, and based on the crowded restaurant they had, today, their model still strongly appeals." read more

I find myself always slowing when I walk past this place as I used to be SO intrigued by it?! What looks like an apparently 'nameless' restaurant on George IV Bridge....... with a lovely chalk lunch menu outside and what looks like a lovely air-y space inside. I ended up *finally* getting to go to the Outsider as a wee treat before leaving Edinburgh, and I gotta say it was the perfect choice!!! This place is elegant but laid back, the food has a good modern twist but it presented a little slap-dash and slightly rustic which I quite liked. The service is friendly and I found myself wishing I had come here more before leaving! My Pigeon with Serrano Ham with a mix of beans and beetroot salsa was heavenly!!!? I only wish I had been a little more hungry and had some starter and dessert! From what I can gather the menu seems to change very frequently which I think is fab. I would definitely go again for dinner and I have heard that the lunch offer is ace! read more

I went back to the Outsider recently for the first time since I graduated from Edinburgh University in 2005. Luckily, it remained as good as I remembered. The warm and lively atmosphere was a welcome break from the snowstorm outside, and immediately I started to feel at home. A glass (it was lunchtime, or obviously we would have ordered a bottle!) of very nice and reasonably-priced pinot grigio later and I was feeling even better. As I scanned the menu, all the great memories started to come back: from the CHLs (Chunky Healthy Lines - usually a kebab type thing with pitta, vegetables and dressing) to the yummy fries. I ordered the lamb and venison stew which was mouthwateringly good. My companion had the ribeye steak, which although not my favourite cut, was well-cooked and juicy. And when I got the bill (unfortunately I was the one paying), it was definitely not an unpleasant surprise. Well worth it for the quality of food and service. Highly recommend and wish I still lived in Edinburgh so I could go here more often. read more

I searched Yelp for dinner spots and I am very happy to report that The Outsider lived up to the rave reviews. I loved the decor, the food, the drinks, everything. Their wine selection is pretty good but their beers are limited to bottles. We were happy to see blue moon on the menu though. I tried the lamb and my boyfriend had the ribeye and both were mouth wateringly good. Loved it! I'd have to say we almost didn't get a table as we were given the only 2 seater left, I'd suggest making a reservation if you can. Definitely go here when you are in Edinburgh!!! You will not be disappointed! read more

The Outsider - The lamb, so good!!! - Modern European Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

We went for lunch, got a cheese platter and entrees and good lord, some of the best food I've ever had! The lunch menu is so affordable, maybe more so than a lot of pubs. I had mint&pea gnocchi and it was just to die for. There is a view of the castle, but the whole place looks akin to an art gallery. I'm so in love with the place. And the waiter and manager were both great, charming but cool. It was great for lunch with my family but would also be a great date night spot too. I'll probably come here for lunch every time I'm in Edinburgh if I can help it :) read more

Excellent food. Business lunch place. A bit more upscale, but tourists are welcomed. Terrific crispy polenta salad with heirloom tomatoes. Nice beet salad with warm goat cheese. Artisan bread as a side. Lovely! read more

The Outsider - Views of the castle! - Modern European Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

This is a late review and I want to remember to compliment the restaurant. Last winter, we were walking back from a day of tourism and we wanted to eat meat our hotel. First look it's dim (can't read the menu in candle light) but the menu looks interesting. We booked a slot and came back. An hour into the meal, the restaurant is full. Mostly locals. Good sign. We ordered the appetizer which came with a skewer of sorts and salad. I ordered a seafood stew (yum) and my partner ordered the fish. All good. We came back the next evening to try the other specials. Service was attentive and waiter have good recommendations for dessert. Seating is tight and can get noisy if you want a private conversation. In colder nights they will insist that they take your coats although some diners have theirs hung on their chairs. It's not strictly enforced. With the flickering candle lights on the table, checking your coats is a precaution. Get a seat by the window for the view of the castle. It's very relaxing if you come in early to enjoy the twilight over a vino. read more

Enjoyed our night here. I had the mussels and very nice they were too. Close to the largest serve I've ever had and very nicely cooked and presented (see photo). Price was excellent too. The service was also spot on as well. Recommended. read more

The Outsider - Modern European Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

This restaurant has always stopped me in my path, pulling me in to peer through the window. I don't know what it is about The Outsider but I'm glad I finally had the opportunity to eat here this week! Boy it took me a while to decide on what to eat. I wanted everything! My chicken and prawn kebabs in a peanut and lime chili sauce accompanied by salad and apple and beetroot coleslaw tucked inside pitta bread from the Chunky Healthy Lines menu was sooo tasty and filling! I really shouldn't have had dessert but when I saw the tray with poached pear in plum sauce and pot of chocolate moose being carried to another table, I was having what she was having! It was heaven! This is my new favourite restaurant. I love the decor and lighting, the staff are friendly and the menu offers reasonably priced, fantastic dishes! Now to work my way down the list of choices... read more

A very busy place. Reservations a must on a Friday or Saturday evening. Dinner was OK. Arbroath smokie crumble. Good smoky fish in a cheesy sauce but the crumble was more large chunks of toasted oats. The roasted lamb rump was good, but served on a couple of lumps of something that we couldn't quite figure out, and had to send back. Great potential. read more