Recent Restaurant Visits Reviews

[Frazerbob]

Partnered with Forged Irish Stout - might have to give this place a go! Love a good steak and quite a fan of the jumped up coke heads stout, is it the same sort of idea as Fazenda where they charge a fixed price and bring it to the table?


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Exactly the same aye. Slightly cheaper and not much between the two IMHO.

[Scouse Hibee]

Was there a few weeks ago, first class food and service, my only gripe is that none of the food was hot, only warm.

Did you bring it to the attention of the person serving you that you weren’t happy, as they ask after every course how you enjoyed it.

[overdrive]

Did you bring it to the attention of the person serving you that you weren’t happy, as they ask after every course how you enjoyed it.

They'd probably give you a freebie as well if highlighted. When we were there a couple of years ago, we did the matched wines. The sommelier messed up and gave us the wrong matched wine for the course. We didn't actually realise until he had obviously noticed what dish was coming out to our table. So not only did we get to finish the incorrect wine (which was due for a later course), he came back with the correct wine, we got another one of the incorrect wine when that matched course came out and then at the end they said we could each order any spirit on the menu on the house. We also had gins when we got there and they were knocked off the bill too.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Went to Baba the other day. Excellent.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Forgot to post this last week

Me and the wife popped in to Edinburgh Street Food on Saturday before the game. A really cool concept. Both had a Mr Boney's beef roll which was lovely but so many tasty options

Will definitely be back

[Hibby Bairn]

For anyone who enjoys Fazenda then you should try

https://www.rio-steakhouse.co.uk/edinburgh

Located in the Assembly Rooms in George Street. We were here last week and couldn't fault it.

We were at Rio tonight. Very good. They are doing dinner for £35 (Mon to Thurs) until end March. Otherwise £45. I think lunch is only £30 (or £20 this week). All with the Eat out in Edinburgh promotion.

[Trinity Hibee]

Chaophrya last night. Very nice food and great service. Didn’t get a seat near the window unfortunately which was the only downside.

[Booked4Being-Ugly]

Chaophrya last night. Very nice food and great service. Didn’t get a seat near the window unfortunately which was the only downside.

I was there for my b’day on Sat. We got the sharing platter which was excellent and I got a green chicken curry and she got the red duck curry. Both curries were really good.

Only complaint was I had one of those wobbly tables. I never expected it in there. The bill came to £90 for the 2 of us for starter, main and 2 small beers. I’ve been before and understand the expense but thankfully had a £50 voucher.

[Trinity Hibee]

I was there for my b’day on Sat. We got the sharing platter which was excellent and I got a green chicken curry and she got the red duck curry. Both curries were really good.

Only complaint was I had one of those wobbly tables. I never expected it in there. The bill came to £90 for the 2 of us for starter, main and 2 small beers. I’ve been before and understand the expense but thankfully had a £50 voucher.

Exact same as me. A bit pricey without the voucher.

[SneakersO'Toole]

Tapa in Leith.

Perhaps the best tapas I've had outside of Spain.

[Moulin Yarns]

Not a review but a question. A Thai restaurant in a refurbished railway carriage is about to be opening near me and the publicity is about the staff wearing something like a Thai railway uniform and that they will be doing silver service.

My thoughts are, is it not a bit 'non PC' to be wearing Thai uniform and it's impossible to do proper silver service in a railway carriage.

Any thoughts on this? In a tourist area I'm not sure if they have got the right idea.

[overdrive]

Not a review but a question. A Thai restaurant in a refurbished railway carriage is about to be opening near me and the publicity is about the staff wearing something like a Thai railway uniform and that they will be doing silver service.

My thoughts are, is it not a bit 'non PC' to be wearing Thai uniform and it's impossible to do proper silver service in a railway carriage.

Any thoughts on this? In a tourist area I'm not sure if they have got the right idea.

Why would it be non-PC? It supports the gimmick that you are on a Thai train. Not too dissimilar to the Orient Express place in Leith. Is it any different to Thai restaurants where the servers are wearing traditional Thai dress?

I assume the railway carriage is stationary? I've been to an Indian restaurant in a former railway carriage in Newcastle and the service is fine - not silver service but it could be done. I'm sure they even had the big service stands for the naan, etc.

[Moulin Yarns]

Why would it be non-PC? It supports the gimmick that you are on a Thai train. Not too dissimilar to the Orient Express place in Leith. Is it any different to Thai restaurants where the servers are wearing traditional Thai dress?

I assume the railway carriage is stationary? I've been to an Indian restaurant in a former railway carriage in Newcastle and the service is fine - not silver service but it could be done. I'm sure they even had the big service stands for the naan, etc.

You need to understand how silver service is properly done, impossible in a railway carriage IMHO.

As for non Thai people wearing a uniform, oppression of free speech is an issue in Thailand.


https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2023/country-chapters/thailand

[overdrive]

You need to understand how silver service is properly done, impossible in a railway carriage IMHO.

As for non Thai people wearing a uniform, oppression of free speech is an issue in Thailand.


https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2023/country-chapters/thailand

I've had silver service, so know what it will be like and I still think it will be possible on a rail carriage. There will probably be clever placement of tables. I've actually had silver service in a tight-for-space restaurant in Thailand. It probably would work better in the space than the normal way of these kind of places putting all the dishes on the table. You can get away with smaller tables.

On the uniform point, I get the free speech thing but will there definitely be non-Thai people wearing the uniform. I've just looked it up - assuming it is the one in Pitlochry? It seems to be a Thai family behind the plans

[grunt]

My thoughts are ... it's impossible to do proper silver service in a railway carriage.
Back in the day they used to have silver service (or what seemed to approximate to it) in the dining car on LNER London to Edinburgh. Had many fine meals there.

[grunt]

Hope people don't mind this possible misuse of this thread, but does anyone have any recommendations for a Chinese takeaway / restaurant in the East of Edinburgh or Porty areas? Used to like Loon Wah at Meadowbank but it's never been the same since it changed hands.

[ACLeith]

Tapa in Leith.

Perhaps the best tapas I've had outside of Spain.

100%. Go regularly and always excellent

[MountcastleHibs]

Hope people don't mind this possible misuse of this thread, but does anyone have any recommendations for a Chinese takeaway / restaurant in the East of Edinburgh or Porty areas? Used to like Loon Wah at Meadowbank but it's never been the same since it changed hands.

I really like the Kam Lo, at the top of Willowbrae. Always find the food tasty and cooked fresh right in front of you. Tiger In at Joppa also good.

[danhibees1875]

Tapa in Leith.

Perhaps the best tapas I've had outside of Spain.

It's very nice- stumbled across it one sunny lunch time and got an outdoor seat in the sun, was lovely.

Tapas3 in Newington is also very good.

[hibsbollah]

It's very nice- stumbled across it one sunny lunch time and got an outdoor seat in the sun, was lovely.

Tapas3 in Newington is also very good.

A shout for Malvarossa in Portobello.

[Hibrandenburg]

When I was back a few weeks ago we had a meal in the Gurkha in Musselburgh. Whilst the food was delicious, I'm not sure it was worth £135 for 4 mains and 4 drinks.

[Pretty Boy]

A shout for Malvarossa in Portobello.

I love the food in Malvarossa but I'm always wary of recommending it because the owner can be really odd when he is out front serving.

I'm in fairly regularly. One night I went in with a couple who hadn't been before and he flat out refused to sell us Estrella (despite having it on draught) and insisted we have bottles of Mahou instead. I recommended it to a work colleague as well and she said he was really off with her and her husband to the point it was just outright rude.

I can get why people feel that way. I like him and his wife is lovely but I think he just has a bit of an odd sense of humour that can rub some people up the wrong way.

[hibsbollah]

I love the food in Malvarossa but I'm always wary of recommending it because the owner can be really odd when he is out front serving.

I'm in fairly regularly. One night I went in with a couple who hadn't been before and he flat out refused to sell us Estrella (despite having it on draught) and insisted we have bottles of Mahou instead. I recommended it to a work colleague as well and she said he was really off with her and her husband to the point it was just outright rude.

I can get why people feel that way. I like him and his wife is lovely but I think he just has a bit of an odd sense of humour that can rub some people up the wrong way.

Thats interesting. The first time i went in there he was generous to the point of obsequiousness. He ended up giving me some spanish chocolate cake for free that i just had to try. But yes, quirky characters sometimes go both ways. Maybe just a bit eccentic.

[stuart-farquhar]

Timberyard. I was there last night.
Tiny portions of average food. A mess of wine/beer pairings, 2 of which we had exchanged.

A small glass of German beer was offered, another course orange wine. Eventually we had 2 small glasses of Sangiovese.

Main, if you can call it that was either John Dory or Guinea fowl. Both ok but....

450 for 2. I'm still trying to make it seem worth it.

[pollution]

Timberyard. I was there last night.
Tiny portions of average food. A mess of wine/beer pairings, 2 of which we had exchanged.

A small glass of German beer was offered, another course orange wine. Eventually we had 2 small glasses of Sangiovese.

Main, if you can call it that was either John Dory or Guinea fowl. Both ok but....

450 for 2. I'm still trying to make it seem worth it.


Rather pricy for the area !

[grunt]

Timberyard. ...

450 for 2. I'm still trying to make it seem worth it.
Is that a typo?

[Pretty Boy]

Is that a typo?

Iirc it's a 7 course tasting menu with 7 paired drinks.

Still not cheap, and I broadly agree with the OPs assessment of the food, but a bit more understandable than if it had been a main and pudding each with a bottle of house red.

[grunt]

Iirc it's a 7 course tasting menu with 7 paired drinks.
Ah I see. Thank you.

[Stairway 2 7]

For that price you could almost get two of you flights and a couple of nights hotel in Porto or Naples for example. Need a few hundred for food and drink but it's cheap and blows your mind.

[stuart-farquhar]

Is that a typo?

No. If only.

[stuart-farquhar]

Ah I see. Thank you.

5 courses. But really can you count 2 pieces of asparagus as a course.

[JimBHibees]

I was there for my b’day on Sat. We got the sharing platter which was excellent and I got a green chicken curry and she got the red duck curry. Both curries were really good.

Only complaint was I had one of those wobbly tables. I never expected it in there. The bill came to £90 for the 2 of us for starter, main and 2 small beers. I’ve been before and understand the expense but thankfully had a £50 voucher.

Was that 90 after the voucher?

[speedy_gonzales]

Timberyard. I was there last night.
Tiny portions of average food. A mess of wine/beer pairings, 2 of which we had exchanged.

A small glass of German beer was offered, another course orange wine. Eventually we had 2 small glasses of Sangiovese.

Main, if you can call it that was either John Dory or Guinea fowl. Both ok but....

450 for 2. I'm still trying to make it seem worth it.

Jings! That's steep.
I can't remember if I've mentioned it here before but the Purslane down Stockbridge is a cracking wee restaurant and they do a seven course taster menu with paired wines for £140 per head. Food has always been excellent and the guys serving the wines definitely come across as knowing their stuff, and in my experience, are less pretentious than the Timberyard staff (to be fair, I haven't been to the TY since lockdown).
The Purslane food is up there with the best I've had in Edinburgh and the owner said they probably could have went down the Michelin award route but they shied away from it as the effort to maintain the award standard can be tough and if you lose a star, the assumption is your failing, which isn't always the case.

[Booked4Being-Ugly]

Was that 90 after the voucher?

£50 voucher + £40 cash. I've another £50 voucher and will do the same again for the mrs b'day coming up soon.

Personally speaking, for me it's expensive and i probably wouldn't have went if i never had the voucher. The expense is all relative though so worth a visit if you can afford it.

[Fuzzywuzzy]

Sabanga Thai in uphall station is fantastic. Not had a bad meal there.

[Trinity Hibee]

Civerinos coming to Stockbridge!! Taking over whiskers wine bar

[JimBHibees]

£50 voucher + £40 cash. I've another £50 voucher and will do the same again for the mrs b'day coming up soon.

Personally speaking, for me it's expensive and i probably wouldn't have went if i never had the voucher. The expense is all relative though so worth a visit if you can afford it.

Cheers

[Northernhibee]

Had my first experience of Six By Nico today, it’s my partner and I’s anniversary this weekend so she surprised me.

Thought it was very good, particularly for a chain.

[Bridge hibs]

Had my first experience of Six By Nico today, it’s my partner and I’s anniversary this weekend so she surprised me.

Thought it was very good, particularly for a chain.

Did that not hurt your teeth ?

Sorry 🫣

[Trinity Hibee]

Did that not hurt your teeth ?

Sorry 🫣

😂

[Scouse Hibee]

Had breakfast in the Brunswick Book Club on Wednesday, was very good and the newly refurbished other side of the building where the Vittoria Restaurant is now located looks superb.

[overdrive]

Had breakfast in the Brunswick Book Club on Wednesday, was very good and the newly refurbished other side of the building where the Vittoria Restaurant is now located looks superb.

Have they closed off between the two so they are completely separate or can you get between them? Vittoria itself must be quite small now?

[Scouse Hibee]

Have they closed off between the two so they are completely separate or can you get between them? Vittoria itself must be quite small now?

No you can still get through as the toilets are in the same place so they couldn’t block it. The old party room is a decent size and with the corridor booths as before it’s still a decent size.

[Jones28]

We had a night in Troon for our anniversary last weekend, if you’re ever down there The Wee Hurrie chippy is just about the best fish and chips I’ve ever had.

We shared a whiting fish supper and it was £12 or so with 2 cans of Diet Coke, ketchup and fantastic tartare sauce.

Went to Lido in Troon that night and it was great as well.

[HibbyDave]

Afternoon tea in The Dome was pretty good at the weekend. About £40 including a glass of champagne.

[Colr]

The Tamil Prince, Canonbury. Very good.

[Booked4Being-Ugly]

Sabanga Thai in uphall station is fantastic. Not had a bad meal there.

Went to Sabannga tonight for the mrs birthday. Reason being my freeloading son likes a slap up meal at my expense! I thought Chaophraya would be lost on him as he’s fussy with some food!

Anyway, Sabannga was superb in every way. The food was delicious and top quality. Service excellent and the bill was £80 for the 3 of us where we all had starters, mains and a couple of drinks.

The location may not seem the nicest to some but if excellent food is the priority then I’d definitely recommend a visit.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Anyone that’s going to Düsseldorf for the euros got any recommendations? Not looking for anything fancy as it’ll likely be either having been drinking or on a hangover and doesn’t need to be German (although open to German!) :greengrin

So far I’ve found these that look decent

TAKE - smash burgers, could help the hangovers.
Pizzeria Romantica, Lupo and NineOFive pizza, all pizza.
Casita Mexicana - Mexican
Dene & Gor - Turkish, looks like kebabs etc so presumably cheap
Anfora - Turkish but looks more like a restaurant so probably more likely to be grilled meat etc and a bit more pricey
Dodo and Jojo - Korean fried chicken among other things but that’ll be my go to if I go here either having been drinking or hungover.

[Mr Grieves]

Anyone that’s going to Düsseldorf for the euros got any recommendations? Not looking for anything fancy as it’ll likely be either having been drinking or on a hangover and doesn’t need to be German (although open to German!) :greengrin

So far I’ve found these that look decent

TAKE - smash burgers, could help the hangovers.
Pizzeria Romantica, Lupo and NineOFive pizza, all pizza.
Casita Mexicana - Mexican
Dene & Gor - Turkish, looks like kebabs etc so presumably cheap
Anfora - Turkish but looks more like a restaurant so probably more likely to be grilled meat etc and a bit more pricey
Dodo and Jojo - Korean fried chicken among other things but that’ll be my go to if I go here either having been drinking or hungover.For German food and alt beer, the brewery restaurants are a decent bet - uerige, schumacher, fuchschen.

Schweine Janes for schnitzel

Koi sushi and Tokyo Ramen Taikeichi, self explanatory what they sell.

There's a place on the river promenade I like to sit on a wall, drink a schumacher alt and people watch - fortuna budchen. It's pretty much a kiosk selling drinks, hotdogs, sandwiches and you could not get more basic, but it's a nice setting and very budget friendly.

[Paulie Walnuts]

For German food and alt beer, the brewery restaurants are a decent bet - uerige, schumacher, fuchschen.

Schweine Janes for schnitzel

Koi sushi and Tokyo Ramen Taikeichi, self explanatory what they sell.

There's a place on the river promenade I like to sit on a wall, drink a schumacher alt and people watch - fortuna budchen. It's pretty much a kiosk selling drinks, hotdogs, sandwiches and you could not get more basic, but it's a nice setting and very budget friendly.

Legend :aok:

[Stairway 2 7]

For German food and alt beer, the brewery restaurants are a decent bet - uerige, schumacher, fuchschen.

Schweine Janes for schnitzel

Koi sushi and Tokyo Ramen Taikeichi, self explanatory what they sell.

There's a place on the river promenade I like to sit on a wall, drink a schumacher alt and people watch - fortuna budchen. It's pretty much a kiosk selling drinks, hotdogs, sandwiches and you could not get more basic, but it's a nice setting and very budget friendly.

Schweine Janes is unreal, watching 50 pork knuckles spin on the spit is a beautiful sight

Mini-China-Town Phở Düsseldorf cheap Vietnamese

Ham Ham bei Josef similar to Schweine Janes but quieter

Not food but drink Et Kabuffke Killepitsch sells a drink like jager but nice. You can have inside but if you want to impress friends don't tell them before hand just walk up to the hatch on the wall, knock and get some shots handed out. It goes back to the war when they were selling it in secret I believe

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Maybe one for the Hammers/Hibs fans among us. Anyone know of any decent pie and mash, east london-y type places around Stratford? Also any pub recommendations within walking distance to the London Stadium would be appreciated


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[JimBHibees]

Went to Parillas in Musselburgh Argentinian grill. Lamb Steak was excellent. Worth a visit. 3 mains couple of glasses of wine for about 70 odd

[HibbyDave]

Lunch in Dine Murrayfield last week.
Food was excellent.
Had a wonderful stroll along the Water of Leith Walkway too!

[Peanut Shaz]

Lunch in Dine Murrayfield last week.
Food was excellent.
Had a wonderful stroll along the Water of Leith Walkway too!

Been to the newish one at Craiglockhart twice now. Not overly impressed tbh.

[overdrive]

We were down in Newcastle the past few days to celebrate my wife’s birthday. Shout out to Valley Junction in Jesmond (I had been before but my wife hadn’t). Great 7 course tasting menu- although they didn’t say what anything was which was strange, e.g. the first course was a soup of some sort. “This is soup”.

“Oh thanks what is it?”
“Soup”
“Ok but what kind of soup”
“Soup”.

Followed by
“Here’s your next food”.

We worked most of it out but not great they couldn’t expand on anything.

Kin in Byker for brunch. Sister restaurant of Patina at Edinburgh Park. Fantastic but had the cheek when we asked for the bill to say “oh that’s a relief as we were about yep ask you to leave as we need the table back”… we had been in an hour and a half. We had been sat for 50 mins before anyone approached us for even a drinks order. Even worse as my wife has a business relationship with them.

Broad Chare - fab food and service.

We went on the open top bus tour. It pointed out a new tower block that has a bar/restaurant at the top. Loving that sort of thing, we booked for drinks. We arrived and the guy at reception seated us. Another staff member then (in earshot) said that “that’s not for them that’s for Hugo”. Guy then moved us to another table. For the next 5-10 mins the member of staff who said we couldn’t sit at the first table was agressively pointing at us to other staff and we heard “that’s not for people like them”. She then came and said “you shouldn’t have been sat here”. No apology. I said “oh maybe third table lucky” to which she rolled her eyes and mouthed “ffs”. She then said “this is where you need to sit” at a table of four in the restaurant area even though we booked for two for drinks only. 15 mins later (also with other staff pointing at us) someone approached us and asked “why are you sitting here? We didn’t sit you here”. We lost the plot and explained that we were indeed sat here by staff and that this was the third table we had been sat at. The woman was very apologetic to be fair and took our order (along with a “this table is really for food orders” jibe).

My wife’s drink came promptly. Mine about 5 mins later. Good view. Probably the most abysmal service I’ve ever encountered. Staff were rude beyond belief.

We kind of twigged that there was some influencer event going on that perhaps caused all of this - thanks to the business card of some twat “business development executive” that was on the first two tables we were sat at along with the fawning of “Hugo” who got our first table and was behind us in the lift. The guy couldn’t work out how to open a door!

Food highlight was brunch this morning at The Dispensary. Pancakes and fried chicken waffles were fab!

[Paulie Walnuts]

Origano last night. Absolutely excellent pizza as always.

[JimBHibees]

We were down in Newcastle the past few days to celebrate my wife’s birthday. Shout out to Valley Junction in Jesmond (I had been before but my wife hadn’t). Great 7 course tasting menu- although they didn’t say what anything was which was strange, e.g. the first course was a soup of some sort. “This is soup”.

“Oh thanks what is it?”
“Soup”
“Ok but what kind of soup”
“Soup”.

Followed by
“Here’s your next food”.

We worked most of it out but not great they couldn’t expand on anything.

Kin in Byker for brunch. Sister restaurant of Patina at Edinburgh Park. Fantastic but had the cheek when we asked for the bill to say “oh that’s a relief as we were about yep ask you to leave as we need the table back”… we had been in an hour and a half. We had been sat for 50 mins before anyone approached us for even a drinks order. Even worse as my wife has a business relationship with them.

Broad Chare - fab food and service.

We went on the open top bus tour. It pointed out a new tower block that has a bar/restaurant at the top. Loving that sort of thing, we booked for drinks. We arrived and the guy at reception seated us. Another staff member then (in earshot) said that “that’s not for them that’s for Hugo”. Guy then moved us to another table. For the next 5-10 mins the member of staff who said we couldn’t sit at the first table was agressively pointing at us to other staff and we heard “that’s not for people like them”. She then came and said “you shouldn’t have been sat here”. No apology. I said “oh maybe third table lucky” to which she rolled her eyes and mouthed “ffs”. She then said “this is where you need to sit” at a table of four in the restaurant area even though we booked for two for drinks only. 15 mins later (also with other staff pointing at us) someone approached us and asked “why are you sitting here? We didn’t sit you here”. We lost the plot and explained that we were indeed sat here by staff and that this was the third table we had been sat at. The woman was very apologetic to be fair and took our order (along with a “this table is really for food orders” jibe).

My wife’s drink came promptly. Mine about 5 mins later. Good view. Probably the most abysmal service I’ve ever encountered. Staff were rude beyond belief.

We kind of twigged that there was some influencer event going on that perhaps caused all of this - thanks to the business card of some twat “business development executive” that was on the first two tables we were sat at along with the fawning of “Hugo” who got our first table and was behind us in the lift. The guy couldn’t work out how to open a door!

Food highlight was brunch this morning at The Dispensary. Pancakes and fried chicken waffles were fab!

Think i would be struggling not to walk out if left for 50 mins with no service

[Trinity Hibee]

Know it’s been mentioned before but got a fish supper from Chippy by Spencer on broughton st today and it was excellent.

[Scouse Hibee]

Know it’s been mentioned before but got a fish supper from Chippy by Spencer on broughton st today and it was excellent.

Cheers,glad you enjoyed it.

[HibbyDave]

Not so much a restaurant trip but went to The Chocolatarium experience in Cranston Street yesterday.
Make your own chocolate and a tasting with matched wines.
It was excellent.

[easty]

Went for a meal at Gilpin Spice just outside Bowness on Windermere on Saturday. Was great.

[hibee_girl]

Not a restaurant but we went to a vodka making/tasting tour at Olgivy farm in Forfar on Saturday. A really good day out, highly recommend the tour if vodka is something you are interested in.

We had an afternoon tea in The Stag in Forfar which was also excellent.

[Scouse Hibee]

Went to Aizle at the Kimpton Hotel on Wednesday, it was outstanding, one of the best dining experiences I have had.

[mvteng]

Went to Aizle at the Kimpton Hotel on Wednesday, it was outstanding, one of the best dining experiences I have had.

Agreed. Its pretty special. preferred the St.leonards location though.

If you like Aizle, Pine restaurant near Newcastle is similar (but better I think)

[Scouse Hibee]

Agreed. Its pretty special. preferred the St.leonards location though.

If you like Aizle, Pine restaurant near Newcastle is similar (but better I think)

The location/setting was one of the things that made it special for me, so light and airy it felt really laid back.

[mvteng]

The location/setting was one of the things that made it special for me, so light and airy it felt really laid back.

Fair enough. Just personal taste. :thumbsup:

[Pretty Boy]

Anyone tried Thamel on East London Street yet?

Heading out on Friday and quite fancied it. That site has been about a dozen different things in the last 5 years and never worked out long term so intrigued to see if these guys can make a success of it.

[Scouse Hibee]

Anyone tried Thamel on East London Street yet?

Heading out on Friday and quite fancied it. That site has been about a dozen different things in the last 5 years and never worked out long term so intrigued to see if these guys can make a success of it.

Not tried it but plenty of locals who are our customers have raved about it.

[overdrive]

Thought Chop Chop had long gone but happened to notice a sign outside the pub Luckies in Gorgie that they were doing the food in there now. Went before the Kasabian gig last night. Food was excellent. Bit of a different vibe to before given it’s in a pub. Service was really good especially considering the guy was on his own serving behind the bar and serving the food due to staff illness I think he said.

[matty_f]

Dhoom in Dunfermline is well worth a visit if you like Indian food. Went on Saturday with a mate, they do a ten course taster menu for £28, and it is superb. Each dish comes with a wee story behind it and the portions are perfectly sized that you're never thinking that you won't manage the next one. Service was really good as well.

Each course comes out to all the tables at the same time, and it's timed well enough that you're not rushed to finish nor are you sitting with an empty plate waiting. They have that down to a tee. You only have a choice of your main dish, but there's a good enough selection that there will be something for everyone.

Would definitely recommend it, and I'll be finding an excuse to go back soon!

[Pedantic_Hibee]

Dhoom in Dunfermline is well worth a visit if you like Indian food. Went on Saturday with a mate, they do a ten course taster menu for £28, and it is superb. Each dish comes with a wee story behind it and the portions are perfectly sized that you're never thinking that you won't manage the next one. Service was really good as well.

Each course comes out to all the tables at the same time, and it's timed well enough that you're not rushed to finish nor are you sitting with an empty plate waiting. They have that down to a tee. You only have a choice of your main dish, but there's a good enough selection that there will be something for everyone.

Would definitely recommend it, and I'll be finding an excuse to go back soon!

Been meaning to go there for a wee while now that I’m a fully fledged Fifer.

[matty_f]

Been meaning to go there for a wee while now that I’m a fully fledged Fifer.

Give me a shout if you want to try it, I’ll happily go back.

[Pedantic_Hibee]

Give me a shout if you want to try it, I’ll happily go back.

Will you wear heels for me?

[Trinity Hibee]

Will you wear heels for me?

😂

[matty_f]

Will you wear heels for me?

Not after the last time.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Went to Skua on St Stephen Street on Saturday. Was absolutely excellent :agree:

[O'Rourke3]

Went to repurposed just reopened Shahi Grill in Juniper Green Saturday. Food was very good and a very decent menu to choose from. Service was very poor. Think they had a kitchen issue but getting there at 7 and not getting starters till 8 was a pain. It'll get another go tho....

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[Scouse Hibee]

Currently in Oregano on Leith Walk, their pizzas are still top notch.

[Mon Dieu4]

Currently in Oregano on Leith Walk, their pizzas are still top notch.

Try San Ciros just down from Oregano, they are on par if not better imo

[Paulie Walnuts]

Currently in Oregano on Leith Walk, their pizzas are still top notch.

:agree:

Origano pizzas are absolutely excellent. Lovely restaurant as well.

[Frazerbob]

Currently in Oregano on Leith Walk, their pizzas are still top notch.

Went a couple of weeks ago. The lasagne was poor, very dry. Pizzas looked tremendous though to be fair. Will give it another go and definitely have a pizza next time.

[Mr Grieves]

Try San Ciros just down from Oregano, they are on par if not better imoI've just had their fried seafood starter and anchovy pizza and it was very good.

[Bishop Hibee]

The Butchershop in Glasgow on Sunday evening. Delicious steak, red wine and brilliant service.

[overdrive]

Try San Ciros just down from Oregano, they are on par if not better imo

Owned by the people that used to own Pizzeria 1926 in Dalry which was excellent as well (and still is under the new management)

[Stairway 2 7]

Owned by the people that used to own Pizzeria 1926 in Dalry which was excellent as well (and still is under the new management)

Both a shrine to Napoli and Maradona. Brilliant pizza from both

[JohnM1875]

Try San Ciros just down from Oregano, they are on par if not better imo

Was there for the first time before the Peterhead game and couldn't recommend it enough. Good bit cheaper than Origano as well

[BroxburnHibee]

Has anyone been to The Ivy? Apologies if it's already been discussed.

Wife has booked the Glasgow one for a night out

[Pedantic_Hibee]

Anyone got a good suggestion for breakfast in Edinburgh where I can park nearby? Tried Dishoom but they’re fully booked which is annoying as I love a breakfast there.

[Trinity Hibee]

Anyone got a good suggestion for breakfast in Edinburgh where I can park nearby? Tried Dishoom but they’re fully booked which is annoying as I love a breakfast there.

Herringbone at goldenacre, nobles at the shore, Raeburn in stockbridge

[Trinity Hibee]

Has anyone been to The Ivy? Apologies if it's already been discussed.

Wife has booked the Glasgow one for a night out

Ivy is pretty decent. Arancini and salted sourdough are great starters. The chocolate bomb is really well presented.

[grunt]

Had a really nice takeaway fish supper from The Chippy in Broughton Street last week. Really good it was.

[Onceinawhile]

Had a really nice takeaway fish supper from The Chippy in Broughton Street last week. Really good it was.

90% certain scousehibby on here runs that.

[Peanut Shaz]

Anyone got a good suggestion for breakfast in Edinburgh where I can park nearby? Tried Dishoom but they’re fully booked which is annoying as I love a breakfast there.

Think Chaophraya we’re going to start breakfasts. Maybe worth checking.

[easty]

Anyone got a good suggestion for breakfast in Edinburgh where I can park nearby? Tried Dishoom but they’re fully booked which is annoying as I love a breakfast there.

Singapore Coffee House. Doesn’t look like much. You cannae book it. The foods excellent.

[easty]

I was in Orocco Pier tonight. Food was really nice, but they brought a chicken burger to a vegetarian then by the time they’d sorted out the veggie burger, the other 4 of us had finished our food. They also took a drinks order and forgot about it.

A shame because the food was good, and the staff generally really friendly,

[Scouse Hibee]

90% certain scousehibby on here runs that.

Yes I own it and run it with my business partner 👍

[Pedantic_Hibee]

Ended up booking the Brunswick Book Club randomly.

[Scouse Hibee]

Ended up booking the Brunswick Book Club randomly.

Was there for breakfast recently, pretty decent.

[Pedantic_Hibee]

Was there for breakfast recently, pretty decent.

Poached eggs, haggis and chilli jam on a toasted muffin…*chef’s kiss*

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Poached eggs, haggis and chilli jam on a toasted muffin…*chef’s kiss*

Sounds very tasty, I'm partial to a wee poached egg or two.

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Has a fish supper from The Chippy by Soencer tonight, was very very good. Best I’ve had in a long time


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[LaMotta]

Ended up booking the Brunswick Book Club randomly.


Was there for breakfast recently, pretty decent.

What's the story there - do Vittoria's own that or have they just sold off part of their premises?

[Scouse Hibee]

What's the story there - do Vittoria's own that or have they just sold off part of their premises?

Vittorias still own it, just remodelled the site and moved the Vittoria restaurant to the Brunswick Road side into what was know as the party room

[Scouse Hibee]

Has a fish supper from The Chippy by Soencer tonight, was very very good. Best I’ve had in a long time


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Thank you, glad you enjoyed it.

[Colr]

Has anyone been to The Ivy? Apologies if it's already been discussed.

Wife has booked the Glasgow one for a night out

Good for breakfast but overall bang average boil in the bag food.

[Colr]

Anyone got a good suggestion for breakfast in Edinburgh where I can park nearby? Tried Dishoom but they’re fully booked which is annoying as I love a breakfast there.

Especially with one of their excellent Bloody Marys

[LaMotta]

Vittorias still own it, just remodelled the site and moved the Vittoria restaurant to the Brunswick Road side into what was know as the party room

Thought that might be the case - thanks!

[Scouse Hibee]

Cafe Andaluz in Stockbridge tonight for my birthday. Six of us went and ordered four dishes each, pretty decent and better than I expected. I would definitely return.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Went to a Greek restaurant called Agora at Borough Market in London at the weekend. Genuinely one of the best meals I’ve had in years.

[heretoday]

Durbar - Shandwick Place. Lovely biryani. Bit heavy on the onions for other dishes.

[BILLYHIBS]

Voujon Newington

Best Indian meal last festival best Indian meal this festival

Nice big glass of red wine £6.95 to wash it down

[grunt]

Durbar - Shandwick Place. Lovely biryani. Bit heavy on the onions for other dishes.
Was there a couple of weeks ago. Food was very tasty but I felt the portions were a bit on the small side.

[Pedantic_Hibee]

Dhoom, in Dunfermline. £28.95 for a ten course tasting menu. Absolutely phenomenal.

[superfurryhibby]

Was there a couple of weeks ago. Food was very tasty but I felt the portions were a bit on the small side.

I’m almost ready to give up on eating out for this reason.

Portion sizes are stingy in everywhere I’ve eaten in recent memory. Sick of still feeling hungry after a starter and main course, plus sundries.

I have a decent appetite but I’m hardly man mountain.

[hibsbollah]

I’m almost ready to give up on eating out for this reason.

Portion sizes are stingy in everywhere I’ve eaten in recent memory. Sick of still feeling hungry after a starter and main course, plus sundries.

I have a decent appetite but I’m hardly man mountain.

If youre in the southside at some point, Verdo a turkish barbecue on salusbury place (i think) does absolutely mountainous portions. Their Verdo special for £70 (62 take out) is supposed to be for 3 but could easily feed seven with all the breads salads and dips.

[superfurryhibby]

If youre in the southside at some point, Verdo a turkish barbecue on salusbury place (i think) does absolutely mountainous portions. Their Verdo special for £70 (62 take out) is supposed to be for 3 but could easily feed seven with all the breads salads and dips.

I've passed it many times, might have to look at the menu and see what's on offer.

I'm going to the Hermitage tonight, only one vegan dish on the menu, a burger £16.50. I always hope that it might actually be home made, but ach, who am I kidding, the vegan restaurants can't ersed making them themselves, so why should a pub chef.

[Scouse Hibee]

I've passed it many times, might have to look at the menu and see what's on offer.

I'm going to the Hermitage tonight, only one vegan dish on the menu, a burger £16.50. I always hope that it might actually be home made, but ach, who am I kidding, the vegan restaurants can't ersed making them themselves, so why should a pub chef.

Moving Mountains 😀

[superfurryhibby]

Moving Mountains ��

That's the one. Probably from Sainsbury.

Will I be moved.....? i'll post tomorrow.

[superfurryhibby]

Well the Hermitage Bar last night.


Virtually empty so we had a choice of table. All the tables were manky. Varnished wood with added stickiness. At least that ensured you didn't rest elbows on the surface.

My vegan burger was tiny- small in size and obviously an off the shelf item. The chips were skinny and were at least well cooked, hot and insufficient in quantity. The salad was literally a lettuce leaf, slice of tomato and half a gherkin. Partner had Nachos, said they were decent.

The place was freezing cold, had to put my jacket back on after being seated for ten minutes. Service was fine, I told him the portion was too small, which was shrugged off.

In and out within an hour, will never return for food. Bill was £40.00, which included a half pint and a coke. Daylight robbery.

[Stairway 2 7]

Well the Hermitage Bar last night.


Virtually empty so we had a choice of table. All the tables were manky. Varnished wood with added stickiness. At least that ensured you didn't rest elbows on the surface.

My vegan burger was tiny- small in size and obviously an off the shelf item. The chips were skinny and were at least well cooked, hot and insufficient in quantity. The salad was literally a lettuce leaf, slice of tomato and half a gherkin. Partner had Nachos, said they were decent.

The place was freezing cold, had to put my jacket back on after being seated for ten minutes. Service was fine, I told him the portion was too small, which was shrugged off.

In and out within an hour, will never return for food. Bill was £40.00, which included a half pint and a coke. Daylight robbery.

Try the mosque kitchen for brilliant vegan and non vegan curries, big portions and cheap. The better one is at the side of the main mosque near pear tree. There is a rival with the same name in Nicholson Sq which isn't as good. It's basic, paper plates and simple seating but tidy and mass

[CropleyWasGod]

Try the mosque kitchen for brilliant vegan and non vegan curries, big portions and cheap. The better one is at the side of the main mosque near pear tree. There is a rival with the same name in Nicholson Sq which isn't as good. It's basic, paper plates and simple seating but tidy and mass

I had the worst sag aloo curry of my life there during the Festival. Bland, sparse and almost inedible.

Such a shame, as it used to be a regular for me during August.

[superfurryhibby]

Try the mosque kitchen for brilliant vegan and non vegan curries, big portions and cheap. The better one is at the side of the main mosque near pear tree. There is a rival with the same name in Nicholson Sq which isn't as good. It's basic, paper plates and simple seating but tidy and mass


:agree:

I've been going there ( the one with outdoor seating) since it started serving food, must be 20 years or more. It's basic, still cheap and hits the spot. Was in a week or so ago. It too is downsizing on the portions, they have introduced much smaller plates recently. At least your not paying through the nose for it though.

[Stairway 2 7]

:agree:

I've been going there ( the one with outdoor seating) since it started serving food, must be 20 years or more. It's basic, still cheap and hits the spot. Was in a week or so ago. It too is downsizing on the portions, they have introduced much smaller plates recently. At least your not paying through the nose for it though.

Black Rabbit, Seeds for the soul and a number more have popped up but none would tick your box of cheap or plentiful. I like most, eat more in the house or save up and go abroad when i can, rather than eating out regularly here nowadays. It's as you say tiny and ridiculously priced most places. Paying 15 bar for tacos or a burger I could do better myself with a £7 pint to wash it down

[Pretty Boy]

Well the Hermitage Bar last night.


Virtually empty so we had a choice of table. All the tables were manky. Varnished wood with added stickiness. At least that ensured you didn't rest elbows on the surface.

My vegan burger was tiny- small in size and obviously an off the shelf item. The chips were skinny and were at least well cooked, hot and insufficient in quantity. The salad was literally a lettuce leaf, slice of tomato and half a gherkin. Partner had Nachos, said they were decent.

The place was freezing cold, had to put my jacket back on after being seated for ten minutes. Service was fine, I told him the portion was too small, which was shrugged off.

In and out within an hour, will never return for food. Bill was £40.00, which included a half pint and a coke. Daylight robbery.

One of my best mates used to be the head chef at the Hermitage. He walked out a few months back. He wanted to revamp the menu and the owner basically vetoed every decision even though cost per portion the new menu mostly cooked from scratch would have been cheaper then the stuff they were buying in. Never understand why someone employs a chef, and a good one in my mate's case, then doesn't listen to them when it comes to devising and executing a menu. You end up with a situation like you have described.

Owner has a couple of pubs and there has been a slow decline at each of them after a good start.

[Trinity Hibee]

Well the Hermitage Bar last night.


Virtually empty so we had a choice of table. All the tables were manky. Varnished wood with added stickiness. At least that ensured you didn't rest elbows on the surface.

My vegan burger was tiny- small in size and obviously an off the shelf item. The chips were skinny and were at least well cooked, hot and insufficient in quantity. The salad was literally a lettuce leaf, slice of tomato and half a gherkin. Partner had Nachos, said they were decent.

The place was freezing cold, had to put my jacket back on after being seated for ten minutes. Service was fine, I told him the portion was too small, which was shrugged off.

In and out within an hour, will never return for food. Bill was £40.00, which included a half pint and a coke. Daylight robbery.

Was there earlier this year and didn’t have a great experience

[speedy_gonzales]

One of my best mates used to be the head chef at the Hermitage. He walked out a few months back. He wanted to revamp the menu and the owner basically vetoed every decision even though cost per portion the new menu mostly cooked from scratch would have been cheaper then the stuff they were buying in. Never understand why someone employs a chef, and a good one in my mate's case, then doesn't listen to them when it comes to devising and executing a menu. You end up with a situation like you have described.

Owner has a couple of pubs and there has been a slow decline at each of them after a good start.


The Spylaw Tavern is one of them. AFAIK, it's still doing relatively well. We go at least a few times a year and we always have to book a table.
I personally think it's slightly overpriced(for an out of town location) but the food is always decent and they always have a couple of decent Beavertowns on tap.

[superfurryhibby]

Black Rabbit, Seeds for the soul and a number more have popped up but none would tick your box of cheap or plentiful. I like most, eat more in the house or save up and go abroad when i can, rather than eating out regularly here nowadays. It's as you say tiny and ridiculously priced most places. Paying 15 bar for tacos or a burger I could do better myself with a £7 pint to wash it down

Seeds for the Soul was overpriced and again the food was rationed severely. Very tasty, but way too expensive for what you get.

I'm more bothered about being satisfied than budget as such, although I do think £16.50 for a vegan burger is quite pricey, especially when it's straight off the shelf.

Was in Vittoria's pre match a couple of weeks ago, food was excellent and with the bread plate and olives shared, it satisfied the hunger. I also like that place on Constitution St, Rocksalt. Nice food, decent price and reasonably generous with the scran.

I'm not a great pub person either, preferring to sit and enjoy the conviviality of food and a blether without unnecessarily overly loud music blasting away (another bug bear).

I remember being in the Gleneagles Hotel, we were eating from a set menu as part of the deal. Waiter asked how the food was and I said it was great but I'm still hungry. He offered me a second main course in place of the dessert, oh how my partner frowned. That's part of the challenge, not wanting to create a fuss, but we should be telling folk if the food is insufficient in portion size.

[Scouse Hibee]

Was there earlier this year and didn’t have a great experience

Pretty sure the Hermitage is up for sale

[lapsedhibee]

Off topic but is there a bookable, sit-down food place at or near Porty open on New Year's Day? (Probably be in a party of seven or eight, maybe more, most with frozen extremities.) Any suggestions welcome!

[Paulie Walnuts]

Went to Le Petit Beef Bar a couple weeks back. Steak was lovely, chips were average at best, salad was atrocious and the price was obscene.

Went to Chez Jules on Sunday and just cannot fault it. The value there is just out of this world.

[BILLYHIBS]

Went to Le Petit Beef Bar a couple weeks back. Steak was lovely, chips were average at best, salad was atrocious and the price was obscene.

Went to Chez Jules on Sunday and just cannot fault it. The value there is just out of this world.

Ha Ha !

Went to Chez Jules last summer was like stepping into a Time Machine and being transported back to Pierre Victoire 1980 everything was exactly the same even the House Red nothing has changed loved the nostalgia but in 2023 I thought it was ok but still great value if not a bit basic

If only I could step into that same Time Machine and be transported back to the original Henderson’s Salad Bar Hanover Street or King Hero Thistle Street 1980 that would be ace

[BILLYHIBS]

Really like Gordon Ramsay’s Bread Street Restaurant St Andrews Square it is clean hygienic and the food is top notch but only for a lunch £22 for three courses and always ask for tap water any other time it is a rip off tbh

Missed the Lunch sitting a few weeks back and paid more than three times that for two sharing a starter Still ragin !

Was in his Street Burger St James’ place on Saturday night and won’t be in a hurry to return service was slow cutlery dirty expensive but still queues of people waiting to get in when we left a totally different experience from the Bread Street kitchen which is a level above