Had the most stunning and delicious experience for lunch at Timberyard! We went with my two kids and I was impressed they had a kids dish option. The three course lunch was just the right portion. They even left my husband and I a sweet 10 year wedding anniversary note. We will definitely come back the next time we return to Edinburgh. To the staff at timberyard thank you for the symphony of flavors. read more

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Super excited to dine here for date night while on vacay. A grand entrance through a red door brings you into a warm yet industrial space. Candles light everywhere it almost felt as it I was brought back in time. We had the tasting menu paired with the drinks tasting. Started off with a sour beer from Germany (not to my liking) but the bread and butter was good. The ferment veggies was a bit too fermented? Beef broth was tasty but served cold and the raw beef was a delicious few bites. Smoked mackerel was just as you imagined. Over the course of the night there were wines paired from France, Hungary, Italy. Hen egg with guanciale was good but the barley was interesting. Nice for the texture but wasn't loving the taste. Hen was the standout of the night. Turbot too creamy. Perhaps my palette isn't used to the flavors of Scotland. but overall the service was professional but a bit stuffy. Music choice was interesting. It was an interesting night out. read more

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Lovely building, just inside the red door, and a menu to appreciate the region. Get the pairing as it is thoughtful to the dish as in ways that you may not understand the wine until you sip it with the food. We enjoyed how thoughtful the flavors were to the old and new of Scotland. My favorite of the night was the potato. My husbands favorite was the lobster. Enjoy! read more

Timberyard - Menu Nov 26. 2023 - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

This was my husband and my first Michelin star dining experience and boy did it live up to the hype. Starting with the ambiance, the restaurant was (aptly named) in an old Timberyard. The ceilings were high, the decor was very minimalist, and the lighting was cozy and dimmed. The wait staff was all super attentive and it was unique in that there wasn't one waiter servicing your table the whole night, but rather different waiters would come and give your various tasting courses. The food itself was superb - there were flavors I never tasted/tasted together. My husband and I each got the five course menu for £95, which I thought was pretty reasonable. The meal started with a delightful charcuterie spread featuring delicious sourdough, broth, meat and cheese and this delicious mini loaf. We then had three appetizers - my absolute favorite was the "Girolles" - the broth was umami and delicious, and had some tart black currents and smoky bacon. Left me wanting more for sure. My husband and I each then got a different main to split, I the cod and him the beef. Both had delicious sauces. We finished the meal with a light black fig tart and vanilla ice cream. Overall the experience lasted about three hours and I would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Edinburgh! read more

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Lovely place with delicious food. Love the Scandi focus with a local Scottish twist. Beautiful space. Looking forward to dining here again when we return next time read more

Everything in its right place. A wonderful and delightful experience from start to finish in a professional but relaxed and unpretentious manner. The service was impeccable and everyone made us feel welcomed. The dishes were explained with intent done in a passionate way to inform without overwhelming the guests. Beginning with a red barn door the restaurant opens up into a candlelit space with wooden tables with soothing white walls and clean lines that blends well with natural light from the courtyard behind us. I especially appreciate the ability to accommodate our daughter who was able to join us last minute. She was welcomed and made to feel at ease by the professional but down-to-earth demeanor of thr staff. Thank you again for a wonderful time. read more

It's hard to find the words to describe the care and intent of the food served here. Staff is amazing and it is so obvious that everyone loves what they are serving- and for good reason. read more

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Tasting menus only so it's small plates best done with the paired wine. The serving sizes are small but that's the way this works everywhere on the planet so enjoy each bite and sip. The setting somehow blends sterile walls with warm wood, which removes unnecessary distractions and allows you to focus on the gallery of delicious sculptures the kitchen creates. Inclusive-hipster vibes abound ... everyone is welcome, with or without your black turtleneck. If I had one wish for this restaurant it would be to see it again soon. read more

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Wonderful food and the staff couldn't be nicer. Expensive but worth it. Highly recommend for a special restaurant in the Edinburgh

There's something about certain restaurants that just screams art and a profound love of local ingredients. And Timberyard in Edinburgh, Scotland is no exception. This place is the epitome of what I consider fine dining, from the moment you step inside and are greeted by the impeccably dressed staff, to the sumptuous menu items that are artfully presented. The interior of Timberyard is just as refined as the food, with a spacious and rustic warehouse feel that includes wood-burning stoves. The locally-sourced menu offers dishes of various sizes, with some house-smoked ingredients and an emphasis on regional, local flavors. No detail has been overlooked at Timberyard, making it the perfect place to enjoy a special meal with family or friends. And with its well-earned Michelin star status, you can be sure that it's definitely worth a visit for an unforgettable dining experience. So if you're ever in Edinburgh, be sure to swing by Timberyard - you won't regret it. read more

We were able to enjoy lunch at the Timberyard. Amazing and interesting dishes and superb service in a beautiful, relaxing restaurant.

Nice location but the chef is trying too hard in my opinion. Al dente cuisine is too Al dente. Promised so much but rather disappointing.

What a wonderful addition to the Edinburgh dining scene! Came here with my husband for his birthday and the evening was lovely all around. We ordered the 6 course tasting menu (also added on were 2 amouse bouches as well as a tiny cake for my husband and petit fours at the end) with drinks pairings and the meal was one of the best we've had this year. Started off with a cocktail from the small but interesting list. My trout main was so moist and delicious, gently cooked and incredibly flavorful. My husband's lamb main was also gently cooked to perfection and not heacy or gamey like poorly sourced and prepared lamb can sometimes be. Other standout dishes included a wee tarragon and wild mushroom chowder that we both could've easily downed by the gallon, it was just too good. Torched mackerel with buttermilk and sorrel... A giant duck egg cooked low and slow with foraged mushrooms and shaved truffles. Creamy, satisfying and packed with flavor. The only blip was the pigeon course, which was kind of tough. Took a bit of elbow grease to slice through it. We were both full and happy after the 6 courses, although we thought about going for the 8 earlier. The drinks pairings were very well thought out. Mostly small batch wines from France, Italy and Germany. A lovely fizzy mead from London was paired with dessert. Most of the wines would be fine to drink on their own, but they paired beautifully with their respective courses. The wee cake they gave my husband was a beautiful pleasant surprise. Delicious too! The vanilla sponge was somehow dense but incredibly light at the same time. The interior is airy and relaxed. You're having a premium dining experience with outstanding food and knowledgeable staff that seem to very much appreciate good food and drink themselves. Can't wait to come back! read more

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I so glad they kept the big doors from the original Lawson's Timber just adds charm to the place. Firstly the food is devine. Secondly the service is friendly, relaxed and very knowledgable. Thirdly I will come back for more. To start we ordered a sauvigion blanc, which came from Marlborough, New Zealand. Tis was delicious on the palate. It went well with all 4 courses I had choosen from the menu. The little bite was a lobster broth. Starters was a crab, creme fraiche, horseradish, spiced bread. I choose smoked pork loin, belly, onion, artichoke for the mains and to finish was Marshmallows, chocolate, spiced oats, fig, milk. The serving are quite small but I was quite full by the end - quite full and happy! I'm chuffed to say we have something like this in Ediburgh and I've finally now experienced it! read more

Timberyard - The MENU! - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

I havn't dined at that many high end restaurant so Im certainly unable to give a proper connoisseur-like review. I doubt they would be on yelp anyway. To my untrained taste buds, everything was simply amazing. The pairings of spices, sauces, and ingredients were unconventional and unique. Same goes for the cocktails and there was a long list of whisky choices (no surprise there) as well as local brewery beers. The menu was sectioned into Bite, Small, Large, Sweet, it was perfectly filling to have all four courses per person. The interior was extremely stylish, down to the restroom area (with a soundtrack of thunderstorm that is oddly soothing). The music in the main dining hall was a mix of typical indie but was played at a minimum level and will not disturb conversations. The staff were well trained, attentive but not overbearing. read more

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Dined here twice and both times were right up among the most memorable restaurant experiences of my life - hugely knowledgeable team who wear it lightly, great ambience (especially if you like industrial chic softened slightly with things like candle light), and absolutely delightful locally sourced, quirky yet delicious food and drinks. read more

Far from what you would expect from a Michelin star restaurant, this was one of the worst restaurant meals of my life. We ordered the tasting menu and a large bottle of beer to split (all the large bottle beers were sours). The whole thing was awful. The beer was like drinking colonoscopy medicine (and it had the same effect the next day). The portions on the tasting menu were miniscule, but they were so disgusting that I was glad they were small. Some of the courses, I couldn't even gag down, such as the green soup. Of the 5 courses, 2 were raw: 1 oyster per person and a few raw charcuterie meats with a small slice of bread (1st course), and two raw scallops (3rd course). It took forever for each course to arrive at the table, and when they did come, there was little explanation of what you were getting. It wasn't super busy and most of the courses were raw, so I was confused at why the delays were so long. The staff was aloof and unfriendly, and at one point downright rude when my husband asked a perfectly reasonable question about getting a taxi when we were finished. The only thing that was large during the meal was the exorbitant bill at the end. We have no problem with expensive restaurants if the experience is good and you leave feeling satisfied - neither of those occurred here. Do yourself a favor and go to one of the other delicious restaurants that Edinburgh has to offer. read more

On a Friday evening the place was packed and we had to book pretty far in advance so needless to say the atmosphere was buzzing. Its in an old timberyard obviously and has a lovely rustic charm, floor to ceiling wine rack and a wood burning stove. What more do you need?! The staff were lovely - knowledgeable and enthusiastic and very helpful. Make sure you order the shrub cocktail its amazing with or without an oyster or two! They have a 4 course set menu (you can have less if you want although you would have to be mad!) The idea is that you have a bite, then a starter, your main and a dessert. For £22 its pretty darn good value I think. All the dishes we had were tasty and delicious and with some opting for the a la carte we tried quite a few. My favourite was the soused mackerel and the venison. The place has loads of locally sourced, home smoked or cured and exciting dishes to tempt you. I love this place, its a bit more expensive than some places but is perfect for a celebration or romantic dinner... read more

Timberyard - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Poor & disappionting in terms of fine dining for the price. A nice place visibly, where thought has clearly been put into creating a trendy ambiance. To be fair, the wait staff are attentive, have been trained well & are polite, but they are all very young & foreign, so likely have no clue what this all costs. There's far too much emphasis placed on drink pairing per course & very little thought or consideration given to those who might just want a glass of wine with the main dish. Wine glass sizes are about half of what you would expect at other places. Time between dishes was lengthy, & without the drink pairing, your wine (if white) is just getting warm - seems they just expect you to drink it & order more. I had the Scallop & Cod, which with the vegetable sides were both bland & very boring - I sear a better scallop myself at home & with respect to cod, grabing a fish supper at the chippy round the corner would be more satisfying - sorry, but this is true. No cheese plate option over dessert (berries), which with the amount of good locally sources cheeses in Scotland, is amazing. Just not worth £130 for two people. Try somewhere else. read more

Great food and awesome atmosphere! We were there for my brothers wedding reception and the service and food was on point! The atmosphere is so cool with the lighting and outdoor area! Easy to fine! Look for the big red door! read more

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Destination dining. Delicious. Memorable. Kind staff. Solid aesthetic. Inventive and balanced dishes.

Can't say anything about the food because I never got to go, but I can say their customer service was surprisingly poor. Beware of their reservation policy. We has reservations for Tuesday and tried to cancel on Monday (full disclosure, I won a ballot for golf at St. Andrews which would have made us miss our reservations) and they were closed so we left a voicemail. Reservation cancellations required 24 hours or they would charge £50 per person--we booked way back in April so I completely forgot about this policy. We got a call back Tuesday morning and I spoke with the girl and said maybe we'd be able to make the 9:30 sitting and she agreed--if she had told us the policy we wouldn't have pushed it. We got delayed at St. Andrews and I called them early in the afternoon to let them know there was no way we would make it. I saw a charge on my credit card the next day after which I called them to reason with them. The guy whom I spoke with never called me back when he said he would so I called back later that afternoon and spoke with a Woman who I'm pretty sure is part owner. I explained my situation and she explained how people like me are a blight on the industry in those exact words and that they still hadn't made a decision on refunding me. She never returned my call and the charge stuck on my card. She told me that the table would have sat empty and that they were turning many people away for the reservation. I gave 3 hours notice, so I'm not sure how that was the case and we tried to give the proper amount of notice to cancel but they weren't even open. It was fringe festival and Edinburgh was jammed so it's difficult to buy how she was both turning people away but couldn't fill it later. I even called back later and asked if they would credit me for lunch the next day and was lied to about it being booked solid for lunch as I checked and there was still online availability. I completely understand the policy, I've been all over the world and eaten at some really nice tables which have similar policies. I can tell you that there is almost always exceptions and flexibility to said policies and an element of customer service as situations arise. Refunding half my money or having us for lunch the next day would have been sufficient to me but the way we were treated was like we were people trying to cheat them. I was really looking forward to going and ended up super disappointed. I'm sure the food is great etc but it's tough to get behind someone's business when you're treated like this. read more

Timberyard is my new favorite restaurant world wide. It has a simple modern appearance yet is rustically sophisticated. Simply put this chef is gifted. Every dish is bursting with creativity, technique, and flavor. Every bite was bliss. They have only the best locally sourced ingredients and many have even been foraged! The Chef makes the menu based on what they have available so it is constantly changing. The staff are all charming and sweet as can be. You wouldn't believe it, but this is a family run business. Son and father as Chef, daughter, friend, boyfriend are all servers, brother is the mixologist and mom's upstairs. They bring a warmth to this stunning, modern perfectly executed establishment. We will be returning before our trip is over with out a doubt! read more

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Hands down, #1 for us in Edinburgh. Had a great time here. From the service to the drinks to the food, everything hit just right. Super casual but nothing is taken for granted. Servers bounced around but this did not detract as they were all knowledgeable and friendly. They even had gluten free bread for my boyfriend which was as good as my regular bread. Food was interesting and well presented. Wines and cocktails were varied and reasonably priced. I could have eaten everything on the menu and one day I hope to return and do just that! We should have come back for a second dinner instead of M*** G********. read more

This review is purely based on the service and not the food. I didn't go there for food, just some birthday drinks before I headed to dinner. I have heard rave reviews about their food, but knew they had drinks so thought I would try it. It is a beautiful space, we were seated near the entrance, which I assume is the waiting area, which despite the door opening and closing and letting the cold in, was ok. We asked the staff member that sat us if we order from the bar or if someone comes to us, they said someone will come to us and gave us menus. So, over 10 minutes later no one had come to take our drink order. We should have just gone to the bar, but we weren't in a hurry so we thought maybe they were busy. Just as was about to give up and go to the bar someone came over and took our drink order, which was one beer and a gin and tonic. Needless to say, it took almost another 10 minutes before our drinks arrived. And no one came back to see if we wanted another round. I'm sorry, I don't mind waiting if a place is super busy, but they didn't seem to be as I watched the person that took our order chat for a few minutes with a co-worker for a while before they even started making our drinks. Being in the service industry, I would just have appreciated some honestly about if they were too busy to do drinks for us or if it would be quicker at the bar. I will at some point go back in for food as I don't feel like this typical for their service at Timberyard, but I was pretty disappointed with having to wait 20 minutes for two basic drinks. read more

Recently visited this restaurant on a business trip to Edinburgh (i'm from NYC). Coming from one of the restaurant Meccas of the world I may be a bit more critical than others. The menu is set up for options of the sets of pre-fixe courses: 4, 6, and 8 with an option of wine pairing as well. It does not mention it on the menu but you can also do an a la carte as well if you wanted, say, both of the starter options. Ambience: Overall I found the space to be a bit too cavernous for my liking. The online pics make it appear to look like a minimalist rustic space which it achieves but in the evening it just seemed a bit empty despite most tables being full. It's definitely a quiet date place rather than a "fun" spot to go with a bunch of friends. I was alone and it wasn't the right spot for that. Food: They source local and fresh ingredients. The food is prepared very well. The portions are very small but they do place a lot of emphasis on presentation and flavor combinations. The favorite was the the raw beef starter. I only tried 3 plates as I had eaten not too long before. The scallop dish had two very small scallops. The duck was one cross slice of breast and a tiny piece of confit and heart. Service: Waiters were quite pleasant overall. Service was slow. The down time between dishes was probably 20-30 minutes and the dishes so small that they can be eaten in less than 5 minutes taking very slow bites. I actually was never asked if I wanted another drink. It was not busy in there by any means. Not sure if this is always the case or was just the night. Overall: I always appreciate restaurants that source local ingredients and creatively prepares them and Scotland produces some of the finest seafood and meat in the world. The concept is good but I just don't love pre-fixe formats. The portions are tiny and the price is high. On a date with the 8 course meal with lots of time to get to know your partner I could recommend it. By yourself just looking for a good local meal I may move on. I think the website was deceptive in that I thought it would be kind of a cool casual "farm to table" type place where you could enjoy some friendly banter with other patrons, but it is really more of an upscale restaurant with rustic features. As always your mileage may vary. read more

An even better 5 stars than last time. We brought my parents here this past weekend and everything was spot on. I think that the creativity of the dishes, the staff, and the little extra touches are what really do it for Timberyard. I forgot to mention in my first review that when you sit down you are treated with warm bread and, as was the case last weekend, whipped butter with crowdie, accompanied by juniper smoked pepper and something green (I keep forgetting) with the salt. OH SO MUCH HEAVEN. Honestly, warm bread and butter is great enough, but the crowdie and the seasonings sent this overboard. OH and there was smoked bone marrow too. UHN. Full after the bite, starter and main, we oped for coffee (and a cheeky mead for me), which came with the standard fabulous little sweet bites. Between courses we popped out into the garden to see the chickens and quails (cute and little) and decided it would be a gorgeous place to come for a cocktail on a sunny afternoon (add that to the list after a flush month!). If I could come here once a month, I would. It's just fantastic. read more

I am sad to give only a three... But overall food is not amazing... None of what I had. It was good, presentation amazing, but unlike similar style restaurants where the Flavors are so well thought out it baffles your mind, it seems the ability of the chef to truly understand complex tastes is simply missing. The food was... Bland and not interesting. Note I had 6 plates... That's a lot of sampling. Same conclusion. Food is not bad, but certainly nothing like you expect based on the presentation, ingredients, and the cost. Now... Ambiance? Freaking stellar. Service? Very very nice. But food, which is why I came, makes me think I am in an experiment that never actually went anywhere. Presentation Looks cool though! Too bad that does nothing to the flavor. read more

Came to here on a busy Friday night with friends and absolutely loved it! Felt like I was back in Willamsburg for a minute, but quickly the vibe overtakes you. The decor and theme is well executed and the same can be said resoundingly for the food. With every bite, you think you knew what it would taste like but then you realized you had no idea- in a good way! Start to finish, our entire dinner was exceptional and the staff attentive. Highly recommend!! read more

Fly if you must... Andrew and Lisa have a stellar team in place. The Timberyard is not just about the food. We found them while on holiday completely by accident. Before we knew who they were or the menu, we were drawn in by the building. The architecture is interesting and inviting. But... when we asked about the restaurant, the hostess answered as if it were her parent's place. Enthusiastic and educated on the menu, approach to food selection and the owner's philosophy. Our server kept the same high standard. We even had an opportunity for a quick chat with Andrew during dinner. We could not have felt more welcome. Dinner was spectacular. Particularly the pairing of perfectly done duck with beet root. I do not even typically care for duck. If you would like your second Michelin star in a comfortable environment, you could not do better. They are a tremendous asset to the community. If you are not local, it would be worth the trip. Just go. Please. You won't regret it. read more

Very delicious tasting menu which built up to a delightful main course. The halibut was perfectly salted. They were extremely accommodating to my eight year old too. Lovely lovely restaurant. read more

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I love Timberyard! I've been here a few times for dinner and we had dinner for a friend's birthday in the private room. The ambience and service deserve 5 stars. I always order the venison for the main course. It is cooked to perfection and served with mouthwatering vegetables. The only cons would be is that the portions are small. Otherwise, a great place to dine in Edinburgh. read more

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I want to give 3/2 stars for them mostly based in my vegetarian experience there. The meat eaters were way happier with their dishes so I guess it was not a wise idea going there to try their vegetarian 4 course menu. The most disappointing dish was the one I had highest expectations, it had caramelised onions, some root vegetables I can't remember now and one of my favourite ingredients: black truffle! And for mine and everyone else surprise this dish was just lacking so much flavour that we could believe, the shaved black truffles tasted like dried potatoes and that really shocked us, since truffles are difficult to disguise in a dish. Service was good but quite slow, as we were catching up with my sister-in-law that haven't seen in a while we didn't really bother about the long waiting time for each dish. Wine list was quite small and expensive. The best part of my dinner was the strawberry dessert! Really yummy! Be aware that you will need constant explanation about the dishes, we didn't know more than half the ingredients listed there, the staff was helpful though. read more

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Beautiful high end restaurant. Amazing fresh foods, straight from farm to plate feel. Beautiful fit out, while vibe was maybe a little pretentious, but not overbearing. I really enjoyed my meal and they were able to cater for allergies (with advanced notice), staff were hospitable and welcoming. Put some cash aside for this culinary experience. read more

My impressions were gathered over a couple of visits not long after this place opened. Love the interior, they are trying something straight out of a Williamsburg warehouse with the exposed wood and large open space being very considerate to the old building. The lighting is great and all the staff very helpful and exude a cool without pretension. I used to come to this place when they did illegal parties in it during it's time between an actual joinery yard and now so is interesting to see the transformation. Always noise complaints from the neighbours when I was there, I wonder how much they had to spend on sound proofing!! Wine list and cocktails are very good, competitively priced with an eye on local sourcing. Had a couple cocktails and they didn't disappoint, Nyetimber is listed which is always nice to see and keenly marked. What really let me down is the food here. For an Edinburgh local perception I think they hit all the high notes however for me it was lacking in several aspects. Edinburgh excels in many of these places that are aspiring for the style of substance brigade. If the food could be as good as the space suggests it would be amazing. Cooking was a little sloppy and it was a shame with the great ingredients they are obviously trying to show. I believe this is a family run affair, with their son headlining the kitchen. (as of the last time I went). I think they need some other influences. They are obviously great restaurateurs (although I did not particularly like their previous incarnations, but they must have had something successful as they were in existence for so long.) But maybe a couple more stages and some outside influences might help bring the food up to the level that the interior demands. read more

Amazing atmosphere, kind people and the food, yummy!!!! Had the mackerel which was beautiful as well. Great whiskeys too! read more

Timberyard - Mackerel OMG! - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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This restaurant was recommended to me by some very discerning friends. I expected to love the meal, but it completely surpassed my expectations. Excellent farm-to-table, seasonal food. I had the 4 course meal, and although the portions SEEMED small, I was very satisfied when done. The atmosphere was comfortable, with impeccable service, but not pretentious in any way. I HIGHLY recommend this restaurant. read more

My first foray into foams of the food kind. Interesting and unusual flavours but totally mouthwatering to delicious. Love the old timber yard warehouse transformation into an uber cool crowd restaurant that isn't intimidating but welcoming in nature and oozing with wooden wisdom and style. The small entrees allowed us to choose a few to get a real sense and taste of the place. I had the Pea bite and the Halibut for main but it was the dessert plate that took my breath and tastebuds away. Strawberries in many different ways ala a roll up,a foam,a meringue a sweet haven of delight. You don't go here hungry but ready to experience the chefs offerings and the future of Edinburghs fine dining spots. read more

Timberyard - A view from above. #strawberrydelight - British Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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Went here two nights in a row and enjoyed the awesome atmosphere, exelent service and delicious food. The coctails are awsome too. The best place I have ever been to. Get there fast! read more

In my top three Edinburgh restaurants, certainly the most creative. I'm hoping to return soon. read more