Recent Restaurant Visits Reviews

[calumhibee1]

Booked the Hawksmoor for dinner on Sunday, anyone been recently?

I’ve not been since just before lockdown in March but it was very good when I went then.

The sticky toffee pudding sundae is ridiculous.

[calumhibee1]

Tried the Chippy on Broughton Street tonight that Scouse is involved in, was very good, had the mixed fish supper.

Will give that a go this weekend :agree:

I tried the Home by Nico kit on Saturday. Was very good.

[patch1875]

Dishoom for brunch today can’t wait!

[calumhibee1]

Dishoom for brunch today can’t wait!

Dishoom is great. Never had the breakfast but the dinner is brilliant.

[patch1875]

Dishoom is great. Never had the breakfast but the dinner is brilliant.

The breakfast nans are amazing

[Ajo]

Will give that a go this weekend :agree:

I tried the Home by Nico kit on Saturday. Was very good.

Got this Thai home by nico coming on Friday night, can’t wait!

[calumhibee1]

Got this Thai home by nico coming on Friday night, can’t wait!

That’s the one I got. Was very good and an absolute breeze to make.

[Sylar]

Booked the Hawksmoor for dinner on Sunday, anyone been recently?

I can't vouch for the one in Edinburgh but I've eaten at a couple in London and they're out of this world! One of the best steaks I've eaten in the UK, without a doubt.

Speaking of steaks, can anyone explain to me how The Champany can possibly be open?! They're Linlithgow (West Lothian) but are apparently able to open (my in-laws are going on Thursdsay!).

Edit: Apparently, they sit in Falkirk Council area!

[calumhibee1]

I can't vouch for the one in Edinburgh but I've eaten at a couple in London and they're out of this world! One of the best steaks I've eaten in the UK, without a doubt.

Speaking of steaks, can anyone explain to me how The Champany can possibly be open?! They're Linlithgow (West Lothian) but are apparently able to open (my in-laws are going on Thursdsay!).

I went in London before going to a Spurs game at Wembley when they were playing there. I totally messed up my timing and had to ask for and pay the bill before my steak even came. Was walking out the restaurant with my mouth still full :greengrin

[Since90+2]

I can't vouch for the one in Edinburgh but I've eaten at a couple in London and they're out of this world! One of the best steaks I've eaten in the UK, without a doubt.

Speaking of steaks, can anyone explain to me how The Champany can possibly be open?! They're Linlithgow (West Lothian) but are apparently able to open (my in-laws are going on Thursdsay!).

Edit: Apparently, they sit in Falkirk Council area!

I went to the one in Seven Dials in London and in honestly it didn't live up to expectations. It's very expensive and I just don't think their steaks justified the additional prices from any other decent steakhouse.

Chophouse Leith is the best steakhouse in Edinburgh for me.

[Frazerbob]

Visited La Casa on Leith Walk on Saturday. Food was excellent. Went for the set tapas menu for 2 at £20pp, it could’ve fed 4. Criminal amount of food wasted. Staff were very good and Covid compliance excellent.

Farcical that it had to close at 6pm. Our ‘dinner’ booking was 1630, latest possible and also a shame we couldn’t enjoy a bottle of wine which probably resulted in the bill being at least £20 less than it would’ve been.

Definitely return.

[calumhibee1]

Booked the Hawksmoor for dinner on Sunday, anyone been recently?

I also ended up in Hawksmoor that Sunday.

The two courses for £20 deal is superb.

[easty]

Was just in Noks Kitchen at the Castle. Was hoping it would be as good as the Stockbridge one is, it was even better. The food was absolutely brilliant.

[Speedy]

Was just in Noks Kitchen at the Castle. Was hoping it would be as good as the Stockbridge one is, it was even better. The food was absolutely brilliant.

Had a take away from there, it was superb.

Also tried El Paso on Dundas Street recently, was very nice. Shame to see it as quiet.

[overdrive]

Was just in Noks Kitchen at the Castle. Was hoping it would be as good as the Stockbridge one is, it was even better. The food was absolutely brilliant.

I have mixed feelings about this as my two go-to Thai restaurants were Noks and Thai Orchid (which was what was in the Noks at the Castle unit)

[danhibees1875]

I have mixed feelings about this as my two go-to Thai restaurants were Noks and Thai Orchid (which was what was in the Noks at the Castle unit)

I was wondering where by the castle they were!

I like Noks but disappointed if that means Thai Orchid is gone as they were also good!

[Frazerbob]

Not really restaurants but visited a couple of pubs recently.

Sunday lunch in Woodland Creatures was superb. Melt in the mouth rib of beef and all the trimmings.
Then today I visited One Cannonmills. Excellent value and interesting menu.
Both venues set up really well for Covid mitigation and great to see them both relatively busy. Definitely return to both.

[Billy Whizz]

Not really restaurants but visited a couple of pubs recently.

Sunday lunch in Woodland Creatures was superb. Melt in the mouth rib of beef and all the trimmings.
Then today I visited One Cannonmills. Excellent value and interesting menu.
Both venues set up really well for Covid mitigation and great to see them both relatively busy. Definitely return to both.

Thanks for the reviews, and great to hear they are busy

[Speedy]

I was wondering where by the castle they were!

I like Noks but disappointed if that means Thai Orchid is gone as they were also good!

Thai Orchid was my favourite. Heard it went downhill towards the end (hadn't been so can't say for sure).

Went to pera tonight, turkish place for elm row. Very good, would recommend. Shame for the guy, seems like he's been hammered with covid and tram works.

[calumhibee1]

Had a fish supper from The Chippy by Spencer today.

Probably the best fish supper in Edinburgh. Very, very good and imo better than Berties and the Fishmarket which I also think are very good.

[Scouse Hibee]

Had a fish supper from The Chippy by Spencer today.

Probably the best fish supper in Edinburgh. Very, very good and imo better than Berties and the Fishmarket which I also think are very good.

Thank you for your kind review mate, always great to see our food praised 👍

[Billy Whizz]

Thank you for your kind review mate, always great to see our food praised 👍

How is the business doing SH, it’s unfortunately the wrong side of town for me, but when you open your 2nd outlet in the West of the City, I’ll give it a try

[Scouse Hibee]

It’s doing well BW considering the tough times we have opened in. It’s hard going with us both doing constant seven days a week but needs must, maybe get some days off next year! Receiving some very good reviews and business growing each week so hopefully it continues.
You might have to wait a long time for a second one 😁

[Speedy]

It’s doing well BW considering the tough times we have opened in. It’s hard going with us both doing constant seven days a week but needs must, maybe get some days off next year! Receiving some very good reviews and business growing each week so hopefully it continues.
You might have to wait a long time for a second one 😁

What time does your DJ start? :greengrin

Will give it a go next time I'm in the area (who knows when that'll be mind), Piccante certainly isn't up to much

[pollution]

What time does your DJ start? :greengrin

Will give it a go next time I'm in the area (who knows when that'll be mind), Piccante certainly isn't up to much


It used to have a good reputation and good value, £7.80 for a fish supper is a fair price.

[calumhibee1]

Thank you for your kind review mate, always great to see our food praised 👍

I actually forgot you were involved in it Scouse, great job.

Will be trying the pizza next time. :aok:

[Hermit Crab]

I actually forgot you were involved in it Scouse, great job.

Will be trying the pizza next time. :aok:


Wheres this place about? I'm always on the look out for a good chipper.

[Onceinawhile]

Wheres this place about? I'm always on the look out for a good chipper.

Broughton Street.

[calumhibee1]

Wheres this place about? I'm always on the look out for a good chipper.

Broughton street. Think it used to be the old Rapido chippy?

[Northernhibee]

Got a bacon naan at home kit from Dishoom delivered today. Partner's had a hard time of it recently and has been working fourteen hour days so thought it would be nice to treat her.

Brilliant kit - really tasty food and the chai tea that you get with the kit is just like you get at the restaurant. Good fun to make together.

[hibee_girl]

Got a bacon naan at home kit from Dishoom delivered today. Partner's had a hard time of it recently and has been working fourteen hour days so thought it would be nice to treat her.

Brilliant kit - really tasty food and the chai tea that you get with the kit is just like you get at the restaurant. Good fun to make together.

Didn’t know they did those, might have to give it a try!

[Northernhibee]

Didn’t know they did those, might have to give it a try!

It was really good - they even give you an extra naan doughball in case you bugger one up. Little things like that are a nice thought.

We're planning on doing a different restaurant kit each month to support restaurants. There are a lot of good places doing excellent kits.

[Frazerbob]

Not a restaurant but finally got round to visiting Bross Bagel today. The one at Leith Arches. £19 for 2 bagels and 2 cans of juice. Sorry, I have to say that I just don’t get the hype. Waited over 15 minutes after ordering and it was ok, but not really worth the wait or the price. That’s Nuevo Leith for you though I suppose.

[Dunbar Hibee]

Had a nice takeaway from Down the Hatch last night. Philly cheese steak sandwich, buffalo chips and a bottle of Moose Head Canadian lager for £12 odd. That was with a 25% discount code. Really good food, will go back.

[Pretty Boy]

Not a restaurant but finally got round to visiting Bross Bagel today. The one at Leith Arches. £19 for 2 bagels and 2 cans of juice. Sorry, I have to say that I just don’t get the hype. Waited over 15 minutes after ordering and it was ok, but not really worth the wait or the price. That’s Nuevo Leith for you though I suppose.

They are absolute masters in marketing. Everything is on brand and their social media is pretty much a perfect guide as to how to build a cult following. Vague sexual innuendos, brand recognition and regularly updated. It helps that the owner is an enthusiastic self publicist as well who will put herself front and centre in the press or online at any opportunity.

As for the food? I'm with you. Overpriced and bang average. Good luck to them though, it's working for them.

[calumhibee1]

Not a restaurant but finally got round to visiting Bross Bagel today. The one at Leith Arches. £19 for 2 bagels and 2 cans of juice. Sorry, I have to say that I just don’t get the hype. Waited over 15 minutes after ordering and it was ok, but not really worth the wait or the price. That’s Nuevo Leith for you though I suppose.

I don’t think I’ve ever been as disappointed with somewhere as I was Bross Bagels. Absolute pish.

As PB said, they’ve marketed themselves incredibly well.

[hibee_girl]

Got a bacon naan at home kit from Dishoom delivered today. Partner's had a hard time of it recently and has been working fourteen hour days so thought it would be nice to treat her.

Brilliant kit - really tasty food and the chai tea that you get with the kit is just like you get at the restaurant. Good fun to make together.

Got the kit to try this weekend. It was excellent, really impressed with it :aok:

[alhibby]

Got the kit to try this weekend. It was excellent, really impressed with it :aok:

Kit ordered for next weekend, looking forward to it

[Pretty Boy]

Has anyone tried the Smiddy BBQ on Dunedin Street yet? Seems to be all over Instagram and looks amazing.

[easty]

Has anyone tried the Smiddy BBQ on Dunedin Street yet? Seems to be all over Instagram and looks amazing.

It does look great. Mate of mines has it ordered for next weekend I think, so I’ll get his review then.

[Northernhibee]

Got the kit to try this weekend. It was excellent, really impressed with it :aok:

https://passyunkavenue.shop/collections/lovebundles/products/steak-wings-lovebundle

Got this one coming this weekend.

[Stairway 2 7]

https://passyunkavenue.shop/collections/lovebundles/products/steak-wings-lovebundle

Got this one coming this weekend.

Cheers I'll give that a bash. Doing something different each Saturday. Got down the hatch delivered 2 weeks ago that was great, 2 tbones from saundersons on Saturday that were unbelievable and have got café St honore at home for sat. Probably try 6bynico at home, anyone any other similar thanks

[Ajo]

Cheers I'll give that a bash. Doing something different each Saturday. Got down the hatch delivered 2 weeks ago that was great, 2 tbones from saundersons on Saturday that were unbelievable and have got café St honore at home for sat. Probably try 6bynico at home, anyone any other similar thanks

I had the Thai menu from 6 by nico at home and it was delicious. We’ve ordered the Hebrides one to try in a couple weeks, menu looks really tasty.

[overdrive]

We’ve done a few of the ‘at home’ kits from various places. We wanted one for Valentine’s Day but seemed to have missed the boat with most. We could one with Little Chartroom which we’ve been wanting to try anyway, so ordered that, even though it was quite expensive.

Got an email today from Roastbox which we’ve done a couple of times with their Valentine’s kit. We prefer the menu and it’s significantly cheaper so we are now trying to justify whether we can do two ‘at home’ meals on Valentine’s Day.

[calumhibee1]

I had the Thai menu from 6 by nico at home and it was delicious. We’ve ordered the Hebrides one to try in a couple weeks, menu looks really tasty.

The Thai one was outstanding, I had that as well.

I got the surf and turf from Chateau-X which they also run and it was absolute crap.

Hope your Hebrides one is good - the Home by Nico seems to always come out well where as their sister companies don’t seem to get such good reviews.

[Stairway 2 7]

We’ve done a few of the ‘at home’ kits from various places. We wanted one for Valentine’s Day but seemed to have missed the boat with most. We could one with Little Chartroom which we’ve been wanting to try anyway, so ordered that, even though it was quite expensive.

Got an email today from Roastbox which we’ve done a couple of times with their Valentine’s kit. We prefer the menu and it’s significantly cheaper so we are now trying to justify whether we can do two ‘at home’ meals on Valentine’s Day.

Roastbox looks really good ta

[speedy_gonzales]

Wedgewood have released details of their Valentine's kit, 5 or 7 course and the option of matched wines.
Not cheap but I'd normally go out every few weeks, and I haven't been, so think I might splurge.

[Northernhibee]

https://passyunkavenue.shop/collections/lovebundles/products/steak-wings-lovebundle

Got this one coming this weekend.

This was brilliant - really good quality steak, good rolls, the "cheese wiz" sauce they make with good quality cheddar feels authentic and the wings were as good as possible to make at home. Highly recommended. They have a spotify playlist of what they play in their restaurant to put on so you get more of the experience of visiting the place.

[HibbyDave]

For Fife based folk.... had a seafood platter from Room With A View in Aberdour. It was terrific.

You have to collect from them at a pre arranged time and in a car park but delicious.

[calumhibee1]

This was brilliant - really good quality steak, good rolls, the "cheese wiz" sauce they make with good quality cheddar feels authentic and the wings were as good as possible to make at home. Highly recommended. They have a spotify playlist of what they play in their restaurant to put on so you get more of the experience of visiting the place.

Gonna order that I think. Cheers for posting :aok:

[hibsbollah]

Wedgewood have released details of their Valentine's kit, 5 or 7 course and the option of matched wines.
Not cheap but I'd normally go out every few weeks, and I haven't been, so think I might splurge.

We got Wedgewood delivered for my birthday and last years wedding anniversary, four courses, just outstanding.

[Ajo]

Got the cutting chaii Valentine’s box booked for next weekend, it’s a really good Indian.

[Pretty Boy]

Had monkfish and chips with tartar sauce from the Fishmarket today. Was really good. I was a bit underwhelmed last time I was there but today made me see what all the fuss is about.

I mentioned the Smiddy BBQ further up the thread. Got a sharing platter the other week. Brisket, pork butt, pork belly burnt ends, ribs, cowboy beans, pickled red onions, pickled gherkins and red slaw. It was unbelievable. You could cut the meat with a spoon it was so tender and the taste was out of this world. Would 100% recommend.

[speedy_gonzales]

Had monkfish and chips with tartar sauce from the Fishmarket today. Was really good. I was a bit underwhelmed last time I was there but today made me see what all the fuss is about.

I mentioned the Smiddy BBQ further up the thread. Got a sharing platter the other week. Brisket, pork butt, pork belly burnt ends, ribs, cowboy beans, pickled red onions, pickled gherkins and red slaw. It was unbelievable. You could cut the meat with a spoon it was so tender and the taste was out of this world. Would 100% recommend.

Seen this place mentioned a few times here and on social media, so, with your glowing reference, I've ordered a Friday sharing platter. I love American style smokehouse food....looking forward to it already!

[hibsbollah]

We got treated by our daughter last night, Home by Nico, the home dining version of 6 by Nico. Its the Tuscan menu at the moment, soup, pork ragu, pasta main course, and 2 hazelnut bombolonis and a decent bottle of Chianti (untouched, still on the Lent wagon), but really delicious and great value £60.

[Bridge hibs]

We got treated by our daughter last night, Home by Nico, the home dining version of 6 by Nico. Its the Tuscan menu at the moment, soup, pork ragu, pasta main course, and 2 hazelnut bombolonis and a decent bottle of Chianti (untouched, still on the Lent wagon), but really delicious and great value £60.Was that for two mate and were the portions decent size ? Reason Im asking is Im a greedy git 😆

[hibsbollah]

Was that for two mate and were the portions decent size ? Reason Im asking is Im a greedy git 😆

Oh yeah, plenty. Was me and the missus. it was so filling we had to leave the puddings till the next day!

[Bridge hibs]

Oh yeah, plenty. Was me and the missus. it was so filling we had to leave the puddings till the next day!Excellent, cheers mate, will have a look at that 👍

[Northernhibee]

We took a stroll across the Tay Bridge to Newport yesterday; got a coffee and a cake from Newport Bakery. Owned by a chap who has a Michelin recommended restaurant and won Masterchef Professionals a few years back.

Best Basque cheesecake I've had in this country. Partner had a slice of their bakewell with candied orange peel and it was similarly phenomenal.

Any Fifers, would highly recommend.

[patch1875]

We took a stroll across the Tay Bridge to Newport yesterday; got a coffee and a cake from Newport Bakery. Owned by a chap who has a Michelin recommended restaurant and won Masterchef Professionals a few years back.

Best Basque cheesecake I've had in this country. Partner had a slice of their bakewell with candied orange peel and it was similarly phenomenal.

Any Fifers, would highly recommend.

That sounds like my kind of place!

[Billy Whizz]

https://www.cntraveller.com/gallery/beautiful-restaurants-scotland

Maybe sometime soon we’ll be able to sample some of these

[Hibby Bairn]

Was at Fazenda on Thursday for lunch. £21.70 fixed price for the usual unlimited meat visits and pick from the menu sides. Shared a dessert and couple of coffees. £56 for two.

Food lovely. Service brilliant despite the staff having to wear masks all the time. A well earned service charge.

Great to be back in a busy restaurant.

[danhibees1875]

Was at Fazenda on Thursday for lunch. £21.70 fixed price for the usual unlimited meat visits and pick from the menu sides. Shared a dessert and couple of coffees. £56 for two.

Food lovely. Service brilliant despite the staff having to wear masks all the time. A well earned service charge.

Great to be back in a busy restaurant.

How did you find the sides stuff compared to the old way?

I used to like popping up and grabbing a wee bit of this and that but feel I'd probably end up not bothering as much if you need to order it off a menu.

[Itsnoteasy]

Was at Fazenda on Thursday for lunch. £21.70 fixed price for the usual unlimited meat visits and pick from the menu sides. Shared a dessert and couple of coffees. £56 for two.

Food lovely. Service brilliant despite the staff having to wear masks all the time. A well earned service charge.

Great to be back in a busy restaurant.

Really like the food in there, but £7.50 for a pint of lager, no thanks.

[Green Man]

Was at Fazenda on Thursday for lunch. £21.70 fixed price for the usual unlimited meat visits and pick from the menu sides. Shared a dessert and couple of coffees. £56 for two.

Food lovely. Service brilliant despite the staff having to wear masks all the time. A well earned service charge.

Great to be back in a busy restaurant.

We were there for lunch today, it was excellent. I agree about the service, always friendly with a description of each meat. The truffle and Parmesan fries are the best chips ever.

[calumhibee1]

Has everywhere put their prices up? Some of the prices I’ve seen are unreal. The refinery at St. Andrews Square is about £6 a pint and £15 or something for what could only be described as a kids portion of fish and chips. Then they add on a 12.5% service charge after heavily encouraging you to use the app to avoid contact/maintain social distancing. On the app there’s no way of removing the charge.

A few other places that didnt used to be so expensive (Pear Tree being one) are apparently well over £5 a pint and over £6 for a decent few of their offerings.

[easty]

Has everywhere put their prices up? Some of the prices I’ve seen are unreal. The refinery at St. Andrews Square is about £6 a pint and £15 or something for what could only be described as a kids portion of fish and chips.

A few other places that didnt used to be so expensive (Pear Tree being one) are apparently well over £5 a pint and over £6 for a decent few of their offerings.

Pear Tree has been over a fiver a pint for a while I think.

[calumhibee1]

Pear Tree has been over a fiver a pint for a while I think.

Never knew that. Not somewhere I ever go but the person that told me suggested it was a big increase. Might just be the shock of spending £5+ a pint after not doing it for ages :greengrin

[Billy Whizz]

Never knew that. Not somewhere I ever go but the person that told me suggested it was a big increase. Might just be the shock of spending £5+ a pint after not doing it for ages :greengrin

Has VAT been cut on beer etc for hospitality?

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Has everywhere put their prices up? Some of the prices I’ve seen are unreal. The refinery at St. Andrews Square is about £6 a pint and £15 or something for what could only be described as a kids portion of fish and chips. Then they add on a 12.5% service charge after heavily encouraging you to use the app to avoid contact/maintain social distancing. On the app there’s no way of removing the charge.

A few other places that didnt used to be so expensive (Pear Tree being one) are apparently well over £5 a pint and over £6 for a decent few of their offerings.

My mate was in Pearce's, seemingly £5.70 a pint for whatever he was drinking! 🙁

[Pretty Boy]

I can't think of many places in town you aren't paying around the fiver mark for a pint now. Last pub I was in before the latest lockdown was the Abbotsford and think that was about £4.80. I daresay the additional staffing costs, costs for additional cleaning and sanitising materials and so on required to open hasn't been totally offset by a temporary VAT cut that doesn't include alcohol.

[Pretty Boy]

Has VAT been cut on beer etc for hospitality?

No the cut excludes alcohol.

[Since90+2]

I was in the beer garden at Ten Hill Place over the weekend and they were charging £5 for a pint of flat Carling in a plastic glass.

I know places have had it difficult but if they charge charging ridiculous prices for a rubbish product they aren't going to last long. The novelty of being able to get out and into these places will only last so long.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

I was in the beer garden at Ten Hill Place over the weekend and they were charging £5 for a pint of flat Carling in a plastic glass.

I know places have had it difficult but if they charge charging ridiculous prices for a rubbish product they aren't going to last long. The novelty of being able to get out and into these places will only last so long.

Very true, particularly during the summer months.

[calumhibee1]

I can't think of many places in town you aren't paying around the fiver mark for a pint now. Last pub I was in before the latest lockdown was the Abbotsford and think that was about £4.80. I daresay the additional staffing costs, costs for additional cleaning and sanitising materials and so on required to open hasn't been totally offset by a temporary VAT cut that doesn't include alcohol.

Yeah, £5ish seems to be the standard now. Always felt places that were more than £5 usually stood out when you paid it but there’s loads now. With the amount of places getting close to the £6 mark it’s almost becoming London prices.

[Frazerbob]

Prices will be up in most venues. Since the first lock down, most have only traded a few months, with much reduced turnover yet have had 2 minimum wage increases and supplier price increases. As stated above, the temp VAT cut does not include alcohol. Whilst delighted to back open, the industry is trading with 2 hands tied behind its back. Reduced capacity, reduced hours etc for the foreseeable. It’s going to be very difficult to make any sort of profit. I expect we’ve only seen the tip of the iceberg with venue closures.

[Hibby Bairn]

How did you find the sides stuff compared to the old way?

I used to like popping up and grabbing a wee bit of this and that but feel I'd probably end up not bothering as much if you need to order it off a menu.


I definitely ate less of the "sides" than I did when it was self service. Which is good as I was full before any meat arrived! The menu ordering was really easy with loads of choices. You just asked one of the many staff and it was with you very quickly.

[Since90+2]

Prices will be up in most venues. Since the first lock down, most have only traded a few months, with much reduced turnover yet have had 2 minimum wage increases and supplier price increases. As stated above, the temp VAT cut does not include alcohol. Whilst delighted to back open, the industry is trading with 2 hands tied behind its back. Reduced capacity, reduced hours etc for the foreseeable. It’s going to be very difficult to make any sort of profit. I expect we’ve only seen the tip of the iceberg with venue closures.

Is there any expectation within the industry as to when things will get back to normal? As in February 2020 normal.

As furlough ends I can't imagine many pubs will be able to continue if it's still seated only with table service.

[calumhibee1]

If you’re not able to stand and wander etc at pubs by the end of summer I’d think a lot of people will stop going.

The novelty of pubs being back open will keep them busy just now but longer term that novelty will wear off and folk will decide table service and no standing is absolutely crap,

Australia are back to total normality on that front though so I don’t think it’ll be a long term thing.

[Since90+2]

If you’re not able to stand and wander etc at pubs by the end of summer I’d think a lot of people will stop going.

The novelty of pubs being back open will keep them busy just now but longer term that novelty will wear off and folk will decide table service and no standing is absolutely crap,

Australia are back to total normality on that front though so I don’t think it’ll be a long term thing.

Sadly I agree. If it continues long term that in pubs you can only sit down with your group with no interaction with other folk then most people will simply sit with that group in their homes.

[bringbackbenny]

We were there for lunch today, it was excellent. I agree about the service, always friendly with a description of each meat. The truffle and Parmesan fries are the best chips ever.

Another vote for Fazenda from me, had lunch today. Great food and top notch service.

[Peanut Shaz]

Dishoom for me tonight. Food as always was superb. However, have to say the service was outstanding from the guy at the door to the waiters. So efficient, friendly and professional could not fault a thing from arriving to leaving. I asked our server if it would be possible to try a small sample of one of the small plates as I was unsure if I would like it. No problem she said, then proceeded to bring a whole serving on the house. Cannot praise them highly enough.

[calumhibee1]

Dishoom for me tonight. Food as always was superb. However, have to say the service was outstanding from the guy at the door to the waiters. So efficient, friendly and professional could not fault a thing from arriving to leaving. I asked our server if it would be possible to try a small sample of one of the small plates as I was unsure if I would like it. No problem she said, then proceeded to bring a whole serving on the house. Cannot praise them highly enough.

Dishoom is so good.

I’ve got the cookbook and there’s a lot of great recipes in that.

[Peanut Shaz]

Dishoom is so good.

I’ve got the cookbook and there’s a lot of great recipes in that.

Thinking that might be a wee gift to myself.

[calumhibee1]

Thinking that might be a wee gift to myself.

If you get it and you’re toiling to find some of the spices I’d recommend krishna foods on Gorgie Road.

I’ve trecked round so many Asian supermarkets to find Chaat Masala, Diggi Merch etc and they seem to have everything.

[Newhaven]

I was in the beer garden at Ten Hill Place over the weekend and they were charging £5 for a pint of flat Carling in a plastic glass.

I know places have had it difficult but if they charge charging ridiculous prices for a rubbish product they aren't going to last long. The novelty of being able to get out and into these places will only last so long.

£7.80 for a large 660ml bottle of Moretti in Guilianos this week.

Regardless of increased cleaning costs, capacity, etc. that’s just a rip off.

[calumhibee1]

£7.80 for a large 660ml bottle of Moretti in Guilianos this week.

Regardless of increased cleaning costs, capacity, etc. that’s just a rip off.

That is scandalous.

A bottle as well. **** me.

[patch1875]

Prices seem to have gone up unsurprisingly, we were at pizza express last week and it fairly gone up starters and desserts usually 5-6 quid each are now 7-8.

[calumhibee1]

Prices seem to have gone up unsurprisingly, we were at pizza express last week and it fairly gone up starters and desserts usually 5-6 quid each are now 7-8.

From the few times I’ve been out we seem to have hit London prices in a lot of places.

Not really much use when we don’t get paid like people in London so something will have to give somewhere.

[Since90+2]

£7.80 for a large 660ml bottle of Moretti in Guilianos this week.

Regardless of increased cleaning costs, capacity, etc. that’s just a rip off.

That's just ridiculous. That would anger me that much that even if I wanted another bottle I'd not bother as I'd simply refuse to pay that for a bottle of beer.

Businesses have to be careful here. I think the public are very sympathetic to the plight of hospitality but if it starts to creep in that these places are blatantly ripping off customers then they'll very quickly find out people won't tolerate it.

[Since90+2]

From the few times I’ve been out we seem to have hit London prices in a lot of places.

Not really much use when we don’t get paid like people in London so something will have to give somewhere.

The thing is once prices go up they very very rarely go back down.

I've never been that bothered by paying an extra 50p or whatever up town for a pint than a local but it they start creeping over £5 for a basic lager then that will change.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

I've never been that bothered by paying an extra 50p or whatever up town for a pint than a local but it they start creeping over £5 for a basic lager then that will change.

Exactly where I am too.

[pollution]

That is scandalous.

A bottle as well. **** me.



Especially when it is brewed at the Gyle --- rip off crap ! How I hate such beers !!!!!

[calumhibee1]

I’m not sure if it’s newhavens picture but it’s been all over social media recently - picture of a bottle of Moretti with the playhouse in the background and a receipt. :greengrin

[Newhaven]

I’m not sure if it’s newhavens picture but it’s been all over social media recently - picture of a bottle of Moretti with the playhouse in the background and a receipt. :greengrin

Not mine but know who it was that sent me it.

£8 a beer won’t last for long for punters.

[danhibees1875]

I’m not sure if it’s newhavens picture but it’s been all over social media recently - picture of a bottle of Moretti with the playhouse in the background and a receipt. :greengrin

That person did also clarify that the draft was off at the time. Looking at their menu and they charge £4 for 500ml draft which doesn't seem too bad - especially for a restaurant.

[Pretty Boy]

I think when considering the pricing in restaurants currently you have to think about a few things.

Firstly no one has been out in a year so what might have been a couple of small incremental rises now appears like a short, sharp shock. Taking the Pizza Express example above with a starter now somewhere between £1 and £2 more expensive. Had that been a 50p increase last May and a 65p increase at the start of this month would you anyone have noticed?

I think people also fail to understand just how much prices have gone up. As one example I supply vinyl gloves to restaurants, last year a case of 1000 gloves was in the region of £12. At the worst point of the last 12 months we were paying £60+ for the same product, that's if we could get any at all. We are the wholesaler so add a margin on to that before sale to the end user as well. The same is true of takeaway packaging. 20% increases on pizza boxes, 25% on foil, polystyrene increases are almost off the scale and as that is phased out the replacement products are even more pricey. Add to that the supply chain is close to breaking point, carriers are failing deliveries at an unprecedented level and imports are delayed.

Most of my customers aren't making any money at the moment due to all the combined factors. It's about being open and preparing for better days. That's not excusing £7.80 for a bottle of Moretti but equally there are many reasons why a pub or restaurant has to charge more for a beer. It's not a level playing field when they are up against supermarkets.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

I think when considering the pricing in restaurants currently you have to think about a few things.

Firstly no one has been out in a year so what might have been a couple of small incremental rises now appears like a short, sharp shock. Taking the Pizza Express example above with a starter now somewhere between £1 and £2 more expensive. Had that been a 50p increase last May and a 65p increase at the start of this month would you anyone have noticed?

I think people also fail to understand just how much prices have gone up. As one example I supply vinyl gloves to restaurants, last year a case of 1000 gloves was in the region of £12. At the worst point of the last 12 months we were paying £60+ for the same product, that's if we could get any at all. We are the wholesaler so add a margin on to that before sale to the end user as well. The same is true of takeaway packaging. 20% increases on pizza boxes, 25% on foil, polystyrene increases are almost off the scale and as that is phased out the replacement products are even more pricey. Add to that the supply chain is close to breaking point, carriers are failing deliveries at an unprecedented level and imports are delayed.

Most of my customers aren't making any money at the moment due to all the combined factors. It's about being open and preparing for better days. That's not excusing £7.80 for a bottle of Moretti but equally there are many reasons why a pub or restaurant has to charge more for a beer. It's not a level playing field when they are up against supermarkets.

These places are in for a shock, I know they're trying to make money but, covid wasn't created by the man on the street. They could be in for a shock, particularly during the summer months.

[calumhibee1]

I think when considering the pricing in restaurants currently you have to think about a few things.

Firstly no one has been out in a year so what might have been a couple of small incremental rises now appears like a short, sharp shock. Taking the Pizza Express example above with a starter now somewhere between £1 and £2 more expensive. Had that been a 50p increase last May and a 65p increase at the start of this month would you anyone have noticed?

I think people also fail to understand just how much prices have gone up. As one example I supply vinyl gloves to restaurants, last year a case of 1000 gloves was in the region of £12. At the worst point of the last 12 months we were paying £60+ for the same product, that's if we could get any at all. We are the wholesaler so add a margin on to that before sale to the end user as well. The same is true of takeaway packaging. 20% increases on pizza boxes, 25% on foil, polystyrene increases are almost off the scale and as that is phased out the replacement products are even more pricey. Add to that the supply chain is close to breaking point, carriers are failing deliveries at an unprecedented level and imports are delayed.

Most of my customers aren't making any money at the moment due to all the combined factors. It's about being open and preparing for better days. That's not excusing £7.80 for a bottle of Moretti but equally there are many reasons why a pub or restaurant has to charge more for a beer. It's not a level playing field when they are up against supermarkets.

There’ll come a crunch point eventually.

I of course believe everything you’ve said and for some restaurants it’ll be a necessity to have increased prices. For some it’ll be an attempt to rip folk off and make as much as possible.

Either way though, the customers won’t be seeing pay increases etc to match such astronomical increases. At some point, people will just turn round and decide they’re not paying £8 for a bottle of beer or £22 for a tiny fish and chips and a pint and they’ll stop going.

[Billy Whizz]

I think when considering the pricing in restaurants currently you have to think about a few things.

Firstly no one has been out in a year so what might have been a couple of small incremental rises now appears like a short, sharp shock. Taking the Pizza Express example above with a starter now somewhere between £1 and £2 more expensive. Had that been a 50p increase last May and a 65p increase at the start of this month would you anyone have noticed?

I think people also fail to understand just how much prices have gone up. As one example I supply vinyl gloves to restaurants, last year a case of 1000 gloves was in the region of £12. At the worst point of the last 12 months we were paying £60+ for the same product, that's if we could get any at all. We are the wholesaler so add a margin on to that before sale to the end user as well. The same is true of takeaway packaging. 20% increases on pizza boxes, 25% on foil, polystyrene increases are almost off the scale and as that is phased out the replacement products are even more pricey. Add to that the supply chain is close to breaking point, carriers are failing deliveries at an unprecedented level and imports are delayed.

Most of my customers aren't making any money at the moment due to all the combined factors. It's about being open and preparing for better days. That's not excusing £7.80 for a bottle of Moretti but equally there are many reasons why a pub or restaurant has to charge more for a beer. It's not a level playing field when they are up against supermarkets.

I work in the food and drink sector, and apart from some small ingredients prices increases, products from the Far East, hasn’t been much movement on food prices

Rumours of inflation though, just round the corner

[Frazerbob]

660ml is the same size as 2 standard bottles. £3.90 for a bottle of premium beer in a restaurant is a bargain.

[calumhibee1]

660ml is the same size as 2 standard bottles. £3.90 for a bottle of premium beer in a restaurant is a bargain.

It’s also less than 100ml more than a pint and nowhere near as good.

£3.90 for a bottle is a rip off as well imo. Never sure why anyone drinks bottles tbh. They’re for the hoose :greengrin

[MagicSwirlingShip]

It’s also less than 100ml more than a pint and nowhere near as good.

£3.90 for a bottle is a rip off as well imo. Never sure why anyone drinks bottles tbh. They’re for the hoose :greengrin

Bottles are good in clubs, and places where the pints are crap.

[danhibees1875]

First restaurant of the year, the Salisbury arms, last night.

Was very nice and didn't notice if they'd put their prices up any, things looked about the same for the food. Lamb koftas followed by pork belly washed down with a ginger beer (I daren't check how much was paid for a tiny bottle of fever tree less we open a can of worms there!).

It's a shame we couldn't have a few drinks with the meal, level 3 feels a bit arbitrary in that regards - it will be nice to get out again in due course for a level 2 experience. :greengrin

[Frazerbob]

It’s also less than 100ml more than a pint and nowhere near as good.

£3.90 for a bottle is a rip off as well imo. Never sure why anyone drinks bottles tbh. They’re for the hoose :greengrin

Packaged beers are more expensive than draught by volume. Always have been, always will be. They come with a branded bottle that has a cost not only to buy but to dispose of. £3.90 for a bottle of beer (or equivalent of) in a restaurant is far from expensive.

[alhibby]

Just read that Miro's Cantina in Rose Street has closed for good as from today, hasn't survived the pandemic, a real shame as it was, IMO, THE best mexican in Edinburgh:boo hoo:

[Billy Whizz]

Just read that Miro's Cantina in Rose Street has closed for good as from today, hasn't survived the pandemic, a real shame as it was, IMO, THE best mexican in Edinburgh:boo hoo:

That’s a real blow, like you loved going there
Wonder if the owners will pitch up somewhere else?

[Peevemor]

Does anyone remember the Mexican restaurant that was on Grove Street (Haymarket end)? It was totally mental - it was BYOB and the owner/cook appeared to always bring plenty for himself. You had to go through the kitchen to get to the toilet and you'd normally see him pished out his head, struggling to stay uproght and generally not giving a hoot.

Maybe the Cantina something...?

[Billy Whizz]

Does anyone remember the Mexican restaurant that was on Grove Street (Haymarket end)? It was totally mental - it was BYOB and the owner/cook appeared to always bring plenty for himself. You had to go through the kitchen to get to the toilet and you'd normally see him pished out his head, struggling to stay uproght and generally not giving a hoot.

Maybe the Cantina something...?

Pachuko Cantina?
Haven’t been in the centre of Edinburgh for almost a year

[Peevemor]

Pachuko Cantina?
Haven’t been in the centre of Edinburgh for almost a year

I'm talking about 20+ years ago. :greengrin

[patch1875]

Dishoom for lunch on Friday

[calumhibee1]

Just read that Miro's Cantina in Rose Street has closed for good as from today, hasn't survived the pandemic, a real shame as it was, IMO, THE best mexican in Edinburgh:boo hoo:

Had never got round to trying there.

If you’re looking for a good Mexican then El Cartel is outstanding.

[Ajo]

Wee Buddha tonight, brilliant food as always

[hibsbollah]

Cracking Fish supper Scouse Hibby :aok: I still think of it as the rapido...

[Scouse Hibee]

Cracking Fish supper Scouse Hibby :aok: I still think of it as the rapido...

👍 Cheers.

[Since90+2]

Anyone been to Maison Bleu on Victoria Street recently?

[calumhibee1]

Cracking Fish supper Scouse Hibby :aok: I still think of it as the rapido...

I’ll second this. The special fish is superb :aok:

I actually wish it was ***** as I’ve had two in the last week or so :greengrin

[SteveHFC]

Anyone got recommendations for restaurants in Liverpool?

Heading down there at the start of July for a few nights. :aok:

[alhibby]

Went to Taisteal last night, 1st visit since it moved from Stockbridge to bigger premises in Forth Street, really cant recommend it highly enough, the food last night was amazing, really tasty. Not cheap but definitely worth a visit for something special.

https://www.taisteal.co.uk/

[calumhibee1]

Went to Taisteal last night, 1st visit since it moved from Stockbridge to bigger premises in Forth Street, really cant recommend it highly enough, the food last night was amazing, really tasty. Not cheap but definitely worth a visit for something special.

https://www.taisteal.co.uk/

I went to Pepe Nero the other night which has taken over where Taisteal used to be. Food was average but it was ridiculously cheap so not going to complain.

[SneakersO'Toole]

Going to Martin Wishart on Saturday for lunch. Had to wait to 3 months for a booking but hopefully it will be worth it.

[overdrive]

Going to Martin Wishart on Saturday for lunch. Had to wait to 3 months for a booking but hopefully it will be worth it.

Booked in for August as post-House move #2 of the year (for me) / house move #3 of the year (for my girlfriend) treat.

[Mr Grieves]

Last weekend I visited Gurka cafe with a couple of mates. Its my first restaurant quality curry in 18 months and I fair enjoyed it.

The day after I went to down the hatch for lunch. Loved it, had a drip beef sandwich with a side of poutine and didn't need to eat for the rest of the day.

[SneakersO'Toole]

Booked in for August as post-House move #2 of the year (for me) / house move #3 of the year (for my girlfriend) treat.

Safe to say it was absolutely exquisite. We went for the taster menu and a couple of the courses were up there with the very best I've ever tasted.

[Mr Grieves]

Had lunch at Herringbone in North Berwick today. Lovely trout and lime pate for starter and sticky breaded chicken for main, washed down with a couple of pints of Staropramen, and a 99 for dessert from the ice cream van down at the harbour. Bliss

[J-C]

Had a wonderful meal at Six by Nico on Hanover Street, my lads bought my wife a voucher for her 60th, so this was a belated birthday meal. 6 fantastic taster courses all themed around the circus, with a different wine with every course. Thoroughly recommend it but you have to book well In advance.

[calumhibee1]

Anyone ever been to Noto? Booked to go on Saturday, looking forward to it. Sounds unreal.

[Stairway 2 7]

Anyone ever been to Noto? Booked to go on Saturday, looking forward to it. Sounds unreal.

Really fancy it, tell us how you get on

[calumhibee1]

Really fancy it, tell us how you get on

Will do :aok:

[Future17]

Had the 3 course lunch menu at Purselane at the weekend.

Very enjoyable and good value for money on the food, though I heard the wine was expensive.

[heretoday]

Pachuko Cantina?
Haven’t been in the centre of Edinburgh for almost a year

Grove St Pachuko closed years ago. Same guy now runs Lupe Pinto deli in Leven St up from the King's. Great place.

[overdrive]

Not really a restaurant as it is a takeaway place but does anyone else find the whole thing around Dirty Burger on Duke Street a bit bizarre. Open at weird times, shut when it’s meant to be open, sometimes you have to put an order in days in advance. Claims it’s shut down for good. Reopens fairly quickly. Gives food away for free. Rebrands. Rebrands back to Dirty. Shut again for other pop-up. Rebrands again. Repeat.

All for a place that only opened last year.

[calumhibee1]

Not really a restaurant as it is a takeaway place but does anyone else find the whole thing around Dirty Burger on Duke Street a bit bizarre. Open at weird times, shut when it’s meant to be open, sometimes you have to put an order in days in advance. Claims it’s shut down for good. Reopens fairly quickly. Rebrands. Rebrands back to Dirty. Shut again for other pop-up. Rebrands again. Repeat.

It’s a shambles :agree:

Shame as their burgers are outstanding. But I can’t be arsed with them anymore. They’ve opened up as a taco place now, think they’re trying to pass it off as if it’s not the same owners but they’re making lasagne tacos which was on the dirty menu at one point and I’d suspect you’re not getting two people independent of each other wanting to make them never mind in the exact same building :greengrin

It’s a shame, only thing I can think is that they’ve had trouble sourcing enough wagyu to make it work as it was certainly popular.

If you’re looking for a good take away burger I’d highly recommend Luxford burger :agree:

[overdrive]

It’s a shambles :agree:

Shame as their burgers are outstanding. But I can’t be arsed with them anymore. They’ve opened up as a taco place now, think they’re trying to pass it off as if it’s not the same owners but they’re making lasagne tacos which was on the dirty menu at one point and I’d suspect you’re not getting two people independent of each other wanting to make them never mind in the exact same building :greengrin

If you’re looking for a good take away burger I’d highly recommend Luxford burger :agree:

Yep, I like Luxford, though they’ve had their struggles with the Leith site.

It’s definitely the same guy. You can tell by the smart arsed replies to folk on social media fairly pointing out its all a bit weird.

[calumhibee1]

Really fancy it, tell us how you get on

Went to Noto last night, it was exceptional :agree:

The waiter suggested ordering 3 smaller dishes and 2 bigger dishes and it was the perfect amount of food. Ended up throwing a dessert on to share at the end as well.

Would highly recommend it.

[Stairway 2 7]

Went to Noto last night, it was exceptional :agree:

The waiter suggested ordering 3 smaller dishes and 2 bigger dishes and it was the perfect amount of food. Ended up throwing a dessert on to share at the end as well.

Would highly recommend it.

Brilliant ta going to give it a try

[Hibby Bairn]

La Casa in Dalry Road today. Excellent atmosphere, service and food. The Leith Walk one is good too.

[calumhibee1]

Brilliant ta going to give it a try

:aok:

I cannot recommend the crab butter highly enough. It’s their specialty apparently.

[Billy Whizz]

Just read that Miro's Cantina in Rose Street has closed for good as from today, hasn't survived the pandemic, a real shame as it was, IMO, THE best mexican in Edinburgh:boo hoo:

Was in Rose St yesterday, and it was open again
Great news

[alhibby]

Was in Rose St yesterday, and it was open again
Great news

Indeed it is, must pay a visit soon, cheers

[HibbyDave]

Went to New Chapter in Eyre Place today.

Amazing food.

Two courses fixed price £25

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Not a restaurant as such but, we got 4 Pizzas and delivery charge for £30.60 from Pure Pizza on Morningside Road, magnificent value and wonderful standard of food.

[danhibees1875]

Went to bread meats bread and vittorias on the bridges over the weekend - both were great.

First time at BMB and I don't generally rate burger places but this one was exceptional. Went for "sunshine on beef" because I think wordplay should be rewarded and the burger was topped with a mountain of brisket. The chips were a bit rubbish though, but they do great tater tots so easy enough to swerve them in future.

Vittorias was typically faultless throughout.

[Hibby Bairn]

McKirdy's last night. Celebration meal for family after daughters graduation.

Atrocious. Overpriced, bland, average food. Service non-existant. Disinterested, slow.

Booked weeks ago for 8pm. Arrived 7.55pm. Table not ready despite it being unoccupied. Told to wait in the street (fair enough re covid). In at 8.05. Eventually got starters at 8.45. Main course at 9.50. Had booked a table in Froth and Flame for 10 which we had to put back to 10.30 as service was so ponderous.

No "waiting" as such. Had to go to the till three times to ask for a second drinks order and water for the table.

Hefty bill. Completely overpriced for what we got. For "mid-division" fare then go elsewhere. £28-£32 for a steak and £2.50 extra if you want a sauce. I think I could get what I was served up by just buying from Tesco for a fiver and cooking at home.

So disappointing. Not even a "thanks for your custom" or "was everything ok". Really poor all round.

Froth and Flame was good though 🙂

[LaMotta]

McKirdy's last night. Celebration meal for family after daughters graduation.

Atrocious. Overpriced, bland, average food. Service non-existant. Disinterested, slow.

Booked weeks ago for 8pm. Arrived 7.55pm. Table not ready despite it being unoccupied. Told to wait in the street (fair enough re covid). In at 8.05. Eventually got starters at 8.45. Main course at 9.50. Had booked a table in Froth and Flame for 10 which we had to put back to 10.30 as service was so ponderous.

No "waiting" as such. Had to go to the till three times to ask for a second drinks order and water for the table.

Hefty bill. Completely overpriced for what we got. For "mid-division" fare then go elsewhere. £28-£32 for a steak and £2.50 extra if you want a sauce. I think I could get what I was served up by just buying from Tesco for a fiver and cooking at home.

So disappointing. Not even a "thanks for your custom" or "was everything ok". Really poor all round.

Froth and Flame was good though 🙂

I have thought about going there before - I can confirm after reading your review I def won't be:greengrin.

[patch1875]

Trying to book somewhere decent is a bit of a challenge.

3 weeks in advance unable to get Dishoom Kyloe or Fazenda

[calumhibee1]

Trying to book somewhere decent is a bit of a challenge.

3 weeks in advance unable to get Dishoom Kyloe or Fazenda

Yeah it’s difficult. I’ve started booking tables a month or so in advance and I’m deciding a week before if I’m going or not. Gives them plenty time to fill the table. If you’re not booking well in advance then you’re not getting into a lot of the better places.

[Frazerbob]

McKirdy's last night. Celebration meal for family after daughters graduation.

Atrocious. Overpriced, bland, average food. Service non-existant. Disinterested, slow.

Booked weeks ago for 8pm. Arrived 7.55pm. Table not ready despite it being unoccupied. Told to wait in the street (fair enough re covid). In at 8.05. Eventually got starters at 8.45. Main course at 9.50. Had booked a table in Froth and Flame for 10 which we had to put back to 10.30 as service was so ponderous.

No "waiting" as such. Had to go to the till three times to ask for a second drinks order and water for the table.

Hefty bill. Completely overpriced for what we got. For "mid-division" fare then go elsewhere. £28-£32 for a steak and £2.50 extra if you want a sauce. I think I could get what I was served up by just buying from Tesco for a fiver and cooking at home.

So disappointing. Not even a "thanks for your custom" or "was everything ok". Really poor all round.

Froth and Flame was good though 🙂

Sounds like they’re short staffed, like the rest of us. Between Covid & Brexit hospitality is having a mare just now. From your review, it sounds like they’ve not managed their numbers whilst under staffed.

[hibee_girl]

Was at Nok’s Kitchen near the Castle this afternoon for lunch, very very good 👌🏻

[BarneyBreslin]

Was at Nok’s Kitchen near the Castle this afternoon for lunch, very very good 👌🏻

Good to hear. Mum loves her Thai food and have taken her to the Stockbridge one a few times and always been impressed. She lives on the royal mile though so this is way handier.

[easty]

Was at Nok’s Kitchen near the Castle this afternoon for lunch, very very good 👌🏻

Been a couple of times, it’s excellent.

They do a seabass curry that is so good!

[bigwheel]

Been a couple of times, it’s excellent.

They do a seabass curry that is so good!

Sounds magic that curry ! Now on the list ….

[hibee_girl]

Good to hear. Mum loves her Thai food and have taken her to the Stockbridge one a few times and always been impressed. She lives on the royal mile though so this is way handier.


Been a couple of times, it’s excellent.

They do a seabass curry that is so good!


Sounds magic that curry ! Now on the list ….

It was brilliant. As there were 7 of us we had to have the set menu but it was actually a great way of trying things we wouldn’t have ordered otherwise and definitely value for money.

[Northernhibee]

Went to MAS Mexican in Dundee last night on the Perth road. Modern Mexican restaurant with a good tequila menu, a very simple menu with a focus on sharable plates and almost tapas style service.

Really, really good. Had beer battered prawn tacos with habanero chutney and lime slaw, baja fish tacos and chorizo, black bean and red cabbage tostadas. Everything comes in twos so if you want to share you can. An absolutely banging tequila heavy margarita to go with it.

Seven plates between us, two margaritas, a soft drink and a tequila for under £70. Will be back very soon, of that I have no doubt.

[HibbyDave]

Ting Thai Caravan Lothian Road. Great food very low cost.

Only real issue is that it’s not a “sit for ages” type of place. Fast street food served in cardboard boxes but great all the same.

Wine choice is: Red, White or bubbly!

[heretoday]

Prana in Corstorphine. Smart young staff and tasty Scots/Asian cuisine. Quite pricey but worth it. Very popular at the moment.

Certainly an improvement on the previous place Abida although they still do the takeaways from the same premises I believe.

[overdrive]

Prana in Corstorphine. Smart young staff and tasty Scots/Asian cuisine. Quite pricey but worth it. Very popular at the moment.

Certainly an improvement on the previous place Abida although they still do the takeaways from the same premises I believe.

It’s awesome. I’m going there tonight.

I think it’s the same family that run/ran Abida. Abida have opened a second location in Davidson’s Mains.

[stuart-farquhar]

Good to hear. Mum loves her Thai food and have taken her to the Stockbridge one a few times and always been impressed. She lives on the royal mile though so this is way handier.

Having a homeless relative is never easy 🙃

[stuart-farquhar]

Steak pie for two at the Queen's Arms. Very nice. The Coldtown ne ipa decent also.

[Billy Whizz]

Prana in Corstorphine. Smart young staff and tasty Scots/Asian cuisine. Quite pricey but worth it. Very popular at the moment.

Certainly an improvement on the previous place Abida although they still do the takeaways from the same premises I believe.
My wife went there a few weeks ago and really loved it

[heretoday]

It’s awesome. I’m going there tonight.

I think it’s the same family that run/ran Abida. Abida have opened a second location in Davidson’s Mains.

I don't think they're related. Prana is run by an Asian guy and a Polish guy to my knowledge. The boss of Abida leases out the restaurant bit to them while he retains the takeaway side.

[Frazerbob]

First visit to Kyloe last night. Food and service superb. We had midweek sharing steak deal, chateaubriand, 2 sides & 2 sauces for £55. Throw in starters, extra sides and wine for £120.....great value too.

[hibsbollah]

Not a restaurant as such but, we got 4 Pizzas and delivery charge for £30.60 from Pure Pizza on Morningside Road, magnificent value and wonderful standard of food.

We got a cheeky pre cinema takeaway from there, properly delicious pizza, lovely dough on the base.

[Pretty Boy]

Went to Dishoom for breakfast yesterday.

Bacon, egg and sausage breakfast naan, masala beans, pancakes, 3 chai, orange juice and a 12% service charge for £32.70.

The quality is consistently good and that's good value for a breakfast that keeps you going for hours as well.

[Hibby Bairn]

Went to Dishoom for breakfast yesterday.

Bacon, egg and sausage breakfast naan, masala beans, pancakes, 3 chai, orange juice and a 12% service charge for £32.70.

The quality is consistently good and that's good value for a breakfast that keeps you going for hours as well.

Is that for one person?

[Pretty Boy]

Is that for one person?

2 of us.

[HibbyDave]

Chop House in Market Street yesterday.
Rib to start and a rump steak with green beans and onion rings.
Wife also had ribs to start then monkfish satay with chilli slaw.
Couple of manabrea beers.

Meal was very good.,nice venue and very central.

[Hibby Bairn]

La Casa in Dalry Road last night. Brilliant atmosphere. Very busy. 8 tapas, a pint of Birra Moretti and large glass of sangria. £58.

Food is really nice. Service quick and friendly. Family owned. The other restaurant on Leith Walk is also very good.

Ditch plasticky Cafe Andaluz and go to your local, independently owned La Casa.

[Stairway 2 7]

La Casa in Dalry Road last night. Brilliant atmosphere. Very busy. 8 tapas, a pint of Birra Moretti and large glass of sangria. £58.

Food is really nice. Service quick and friendly. Family owned. The other restaurant on Leith Walk is also very good.

Ditch plasticky Cafe Andaluz and go to your local, independently owned La Casa.

Saves me doing a review from last week as totally agree with every bit of that including cafe andaluz. Tremendous in la casa and really nice service

[danhibees1875]

La Casa in Dalry Road last night. Brilliant atmosphere. Very busy. 8 tapas, a pint of Birra Moretti and large glass of sangria. £58.

Food is really nice. Service quick and friendly. Family owned. The other restaurant on Leith Walk is also very good.

Ditch plasticky Cafe Andaluz and go to your local, independently owned La Casa.

I don't want to slag off cafe andaluz as I quite like their stuff but to throw into the mix of small tapas places there is also "Tapas3" on Howden street which is really nice.

[Frazerbob]

La Casa in Dalry Road last night. Brilliant atmosphere. Very busy. 8 tapas, a pint of Birra Moretti and large glass of sangria. £58.

Food is really nice. Service quick and friendly. Family owned. The other restaurant on Leith Walk is also very good.

Ditch plasticky Cafe Andaluz and go to your local, independently owned La Casa.

Visited both La Casa venues recently and loved them. GreT food, great value and nice people.

[Scouse Hibee]

Sad to hear that Alberto Crolla Senior has passed away, a fine gentleman and the man who started what has now become The Vittoria group. Vittoria Brunswick Street where it all began with Alberto and his wife Dina. I had the pleasure of many an hour in his company during my six years with the Vittoria group, a sad loss.

[alhibby]

I don't want to slag off cafe andaluz as I quite like their stuff but to throw into the mix of small tapas places there is also "Tapas3" on Howden street which is really nice.Another nice wee Tapas/ wine bar is Piggs on the High Street, always had a good time in there

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[Lendo]

Another nice wee Tapas/ wine bar is Piggs on the High Street, always had a good time in there

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Thats been on my list for quite a while but I’m a creature of habit and when I want cheese, meat and wine I’m very much a Pickles on Broughton Street man.

[LancashireHibby]

Went to Howie’s on Waterloo Place last night, really enjoyed it. Landed lucky that the ‘casserole of the day’ was venison, absolutely outstanding. Booked for 6.15pm so managed to sneak under their ‘early dining offer’. £65 before drinks for two of us to have three courses.

[alhibby]

Thats been on my list for quite a while but I’m a creature of habit and when I want cheese, meat and wine I’m very much a Pickles on Broughton Street man.

Love the platters in Pickles, must make a visit soon

[MKHIBEE]

Stayed in Glasgow while up for the LC Final and went to Elenas Tapas bar in Old Dumbarton Road.
Great food and service, would definitely go back if given the chance.

[Speedy]

It’s doing well BW considering the tough times we have opened in. It’s hard going with us both doing constant seven days a week but needs must, maybe get some days off next year! Receiving some very good reviews and business growing each week so hopefully it continues.
You might have to wait a long time for a second one 😁

Finally got round to trying your place. Have to echo the comments, excellent. Loved the batter on the fish and the chips had a nice crisp on the outside as well.

[Speedy]

Other places I've been recently;

Dusit - Superb!
One20 Dundas Street - Also very good, I had the lasagne

[Scouse Hibee]

Finally got round to trying your place. Have to echo the comments, excellent. Loved the batter on the fish and the chips had a nice crisp on the outside as well.

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it.

[LaMotta]

Was at Karen's Unicorn on Saturday. Had been before a few years ago and was underwhelmed but the food on Saturday was outstanding - up there with the best Chinese I've ever eaten ( and there has been a lot :greengrin).

[Speedy]

Was at Karen's Unicorn on Saturday. Had been before a few years ago and was underwhelmed but the food on Saturday was outstanding - up there with the best Chinese I've ever eaten ( and there has been a lot :greengrin).

Also a fan of Karen's!

[Hibby Bairn]

Was at Henderson's at Barclay Place on Sunday evening. Not a veggie/vegan but thought we'd try for something different. Was really good. Both had a mushroom and leek tart to start (with a nice tarragon aioli). Then I had veggie haggis with turnip and root mash with a nice cream sauce on it and Mrs Bairn had nut roast which she said was very tasty. Looked good. We had a couple of mocktails as on a dry January and finished with a latte and lemon and ginger tea. Both thought it was very good and would return. £53 plus service charge of 10%.

[Franck Le God]

My girlfriend and I got some cash for Christmas and we’re thinking of trying a restaurant that would normally be out of our price range.

We’re looking for somewhere that does a tasting menu with matched wines, budget probably in the region of £200-£300, any suggestions?


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[speedy_gonzales]

My girlfriend and I got some cash for Christmas and we’re thinking of trying a restaurant that would normally be out of our price range.

We’re looking for somewhere that does a tasting menu with matched wines, budget probably in the region of £200-£300, any suggestions?



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Edinburgh? Not often mentioned but I'd definitely consider the Purslane down Stockbridge way.
Only been once, tasting menu with matched wines well within your budget and it was outstanding!

[hibsbollah]

My girlfriend and I got some cash for Christmas and we’re thinking of trying a restaurant that would normally be out of our price range.

We’re looking for somewhere that does a tasting menu with matched wines, budget probably in the region of £200-£300, any suggestions?


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I’m not an expert at that price range but The Kitchin was an exceptional experience.

[Franck Le God]

Cheers, both added to the list of options.


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[Ajo]

I did the Kitchin tasting menu a couple months ago and it was absolutely brilliant. Highly recommend 👍🏼

[mvteng]

My girlfriend and I got some cash for Christmas and we’re thinking of trying a restaurant that would normally be out of our price range.

We’re looking for somewhere that does a tasting menu with matched wines, budget probably in the region of £200-£300, any suggestions?




Martin Wisharts

[JeMeSouviens]

Martin Wisharts

:agree:

The only thing about the Tasting Menu thing is you see an awful lot of the waiting staff and sommelier. I think 3 course + cheese is a bit more relaxed.

[Scouse Hibee]

Fhior on Broughton Street is well worth a visit, tasting menu and wine package is very reasonable, Scott Smith is an excellent chef.

[Frazerbob]

Anyone been to Gaucho for their Sunday roast? Taking my Mum this weekend to take advantage of the 25% Hibby discount.

This was excellent. Pretty quiet but the Sunday Roast was superb. A massive sharing platter of veg with free top ups of the veg, yorkie and gravy. The beef was top quality and they asked if you wanted it pink or cooked through. They also offered a complimentary wee rump steak so loads of meat. £22 (less 25% for being a Hibs season ticket holder.), great value. They also had an unlimited meat option for £32 (I think) but really no need. Great value....the bottle of wine was dearer than both meals!

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Bon Vivant Sunday roast - quote simple25 when making the booking for 25% off all food (similarly in their el Cartel & devils advocate places too)

Went to Bon V on Sunday there and was top notch

[Since90+2]

Bon Vivant Sunday roast - quote simple25 when making the booking for 25% off all food (similarly in their el Cartel & devils advocate places too)

Went to Bon V on Sunday there and was top notch

Bon Vivant is probably the best setting in the city. Lovely little place.

[Pretty Boy]

Went to La Casa on Leith Walk last night after seeing a positive review on here. Really good and excellent value at under £70 for 7 tapas, 2 beers and a large glass of wine.

Also went to the much maligned Old Eastway Tap that occupies what used to the the Four In Hand. Really good beer selection and service was excellent. It was pretty busy as well.

[Mr Grieves]

First time for me visiting a Michelin starred restaurant at the kitchin for the tasting menu with wine pairing. I was worried it would be a stuffy service but it was all very relaxed and the food was exceptional.

[overdrive]

We were back at Prana on Monday night for their Valentines tasting menu. We did their Festive tasting menu in the run up to Christmas as that was outstanding, so we were looking forward to this. It was a completely different menu to last time.

Glass of Prosecco on arrival with an amuse bouche of spiced smoked salmon and caviar, followed by 11 courses of deliciousness (8 ‘starters’, a palate cleanser of sorbet, a ‘main’ with sides and a pudding).

Highlights included the duck salad, Sumundari Khazana (scallops, oyster, mussels and prawns with tomato served with a shot of amazing mango wine), tawa paneer, shakerandi chat, spicy sea bream, Malai prawn and the Adaki lamb chop. The crispy okra side with the main was awesome too. It was all outstanding, though. So much food.

The main man said I was the only person who had managed to eat every drop of food :faf:

JDH was also there. Hope he was having the tasting menu as he looked like he needed a good feed.

Back there tonight (not for the tasting menu as it only comes out at special occasions). Looking forward to it! So lucky to have this place on our doorstep pretty much.

[speedy_gonzales]

We were back at Prana on Monday night for their Valentines tasting menu. We did their Festive tasting menu in the run up to Christmas as that was outstanding, so we were looking forward to this. It was a completely different menu to last time.

Glass of Prosecco on arrival with an amuse bouche of spiced smoked salmon and caviar, followed by 11 courses of deliciousness (8 ‘starters’, a palate cleanser of sorbet, a ‘main’ with sides and a pudding).

Highlights included the duck salad, Sumundari Khazana (scallops, oyster, mussels and prawns with tomato served with a shot of amazing mango wine), tawa paneer, shakerandi chat, spicy sea bream, Malai prawn and the Adaki lamb chop. The crispy okra side with the main was awesome too. It was all outstanding, though. So much food.

The main man said I was the only person who had managed to eat every drop of food :faf:

JDH was also there. Hope he was having the tasting menu as he looked like he needed a good feed.

Back there tonight (not for the tasting menu as it only comes out at special occasions). Looking forward to it! So lucky to have this place on our doorstep pretty much.

Bugger, that sounds amazing but I completely overlooked it.
I ended up doing the Valentine's menu at Dine, was still a very good meal but the Prana one sounds next level.

[Scouse Hibee]

We were back at Prana on Monday night for their Valentines tasting menu. We did their Festive tasting menu in the run up to Christmas as that was outstanding, so we were looking forward to this. It was a completely different menu to last time.

Glass of Prosecco on arrival with an amuse bouche of spiced smoked salmon and caviar, followed by 11 courses of deliciousness (8 ‘starters’, a palate cleanser of sorbet, a ‘main’ with sides and a pudding).

Highlights included the duck salad, Sumundari Khazana (scallops, oyster, mussels and prawns with tomato served with a shot of amazing mango wine), tawa paneer, shakerandi chat, spicy sea bream, Malai prawn and the Adaki lamb chop. The crispy okra side with the main was awesome too. It was all outstanding, though. So much food.

The main man said I was the only person who had managed to eat every drop of food :faf:

JDH was also there. Hope he was having the tasting menu as he looked like he needed a good feed.

Back there tonight (not for the tasting menu as it only comes out at special occasions). Looking forward to it! So lucky to have this place on our doorstep pretty much.

Son and girlfriend were there last week, said it was good but not excellent, the lamb in one of the curries let them down. Said he would try again though. I’ve only used the takeaway (Abida) from them so far and that was okay.

[overdrive]

Bugger, that sounds amazing but I completely overlooked it.
I ended up doing the Valentine's menu at Dine, was still a very good meal but the Prana one sounds next level.

Another great meal tonight, although they maybe seemed a bit short staffed tonight.

[HibbyDave]

Lunch at Wahaca.

First visit but will defo return. Set meal for two was £37 and there was too much food🇲🇽🌮🫔🌯

[speedy_gonzales]

Another great meal tonight, although they maybe seemed a bit short staffed tonight.

Unsure of the reasoning (Covid????) but they're definitely short staffed out front as well as in the kitchen. Someone posted as much on the local FB group after a delivery from their online takeaway (Abida) was very late.
Hopefully they don't attract to many poor reviews as their food and service has always been excellent for me.

[patch1875]

Unsure of the reasoning (Covid????) but they're definitely short staffed out front as well as in the kitchen. Someone posted as much on the local FB group after a delivery from their online takeaway (Abida) was very late.
Hopefully they don't attract to many poor reviews as their food and service has always been excellent for me.

I’ve resorted to collecting from them now. Only a few mins to Phrana usually ready when I get there.

[easty]

Unsure of the reasoning (Covid????) but they're definitely short staffed out front as well as in the kitchen. Someone posted as much on the local FB group after a delivery from their online takeaway (Abida) was very late.
Hopefully they don't attract to many poor reviews as their food and service has always been excellent for me.

I got a refund for my order from them a couple of months ago, it was so late, it was barely warm when I got it. Disappointing but they’re usually good, used them again since and they delivered fine.

[overdrive]

Unsure of the reasoning (Covid????) but they're definitely short staffed out front as well as in the kitchen. Someone posted as much on the local FB group after a delivery from their online takeaway (Abida) was very late.
Hopefully they don't attract to many poor reviews as their food and service has always been excellent for me.

One of the comments on that post suggested that the deliveries no longer come from the branch that’s now Prana - they come from the Davidsons Mains branch apparently. Which would figure as I’ve never seen a delivery driver when I’ve been in Prana. You can definitely still collect from there though.

[speedy_gonzales]

One of the comments on that post suggested that the deliveries no longer come from the branch that’s now Prana - they come from the Davidsons Mains branch apparently. Which would figure as I’ve never seen a delivery driver when I’ve been in Prana. You can definitely still collect from there though.

I almost replied to that, you can definitely collect from Prana. Unsure if the online system is smart enough to divide the orders between this alleged kitchen in Blackhall & Corstorphine???

[Jamesie]

Had lunch today at Gaucho - really because of the 25% season ticket discount. Went for the bottomless Sunday roast which was excellent, with fresh meat available on demand all the way through. After two hours we were stuffed, but didn’t feel in any rush to leave. Would recommend!

[hibee_girl]

Went to Pho in St James Quarter last night, really enjoyed it, food was excellent and not too expensive either.

[Hibby Bairn]

My new favourite place in Corstorphine. Sofia's which is a Lebanese restaurant. I think they have another place in town somewhere.

Simple,tasty food with brilliant service. And great value too.

[Scouse Hibee]

One of the comments on that post suggested that the deliveries no longer come from the branch that’s now Prana - they come from the Davidsons Mains branch apparently. Which would figure as I’ve never seen a delivery driver when I’ve been in Prana. You can definitely still collect from there though.

Deliveries still come from Prana kitchen, drivers use the rear entrance.

[nellio]

Lunch at Wahaca.

First visit but will defo return. Set meal for two was £37 and there was too much food🇲🇽🌮🫔🌯


Try Topo La Bamba on Lothian road. Same sort of thing. Just as nice and probably cheaper. Also do a bucket of 4 beers for a tenner!

[Scouse Hibee]

Had lunch today at the Boathouse in South Queensferry, would thoroughly recommend.

[Peanut Shaz]

Aizle last night for me, absolutely top notch.

[Northernhibee]

Had my first Dishoom breakfast. Excellent. Recreated their Parsi omelette this morning.

[cabbageandribs1875]

i see the Silver Bowl on Leith Walk is closing after 54 years in Business, shame :( Edinburgh's first takeaway

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[bigwheel]

Shame that. Lovely family owned that

[LaMotta]

Son and girlfriend were there last week, said it was good but not excellent, the lamb in one of the curries let them down. Said he would try again though. I’ve only used the takeaway (Abida) from them so far and that was okay.

I went to Prana last night and would agree with the good but not excellent review. Bit like most Corstorphine restaurants I've been to ( not been to Napole yet). Always disappointing when you can't get poppadoms of some sort at an Indian as well.:cb

The previous two Indians I've been to have been excellent though, Dishoom and Khai Khai ( Which is in Newcastle at the quayside for anyone that is down there).

[Calvin]

I'm back home this weekend for a wedding and have been tasked with booking dinner for Friday night... the rest of my mates forgetting that I've not lived in Scotland since 2014.

It'll only be for 4 of us... obviously anything like Aizle, Timberyard, Fhior is all booked out at this stage; but does anyone have any recommendations of something fairly central, preferably not a chain, but that we might have a chance of getting into on Friday night?

[Paulie Walnuts]

I'm back home this weekend for a wedding and have been tasked with booking dinner for Friday night... the rest of my mates forgetting that I've not lived in Scotland since 2014.

It'll only be for 4 of us... obviously anything like Aizle, Timberyard, Fhior is all booked out at this stage; but does anyone have any recommendations of something fairly central, preferably not a chain, but that we might have a chance of getting into on Friday night?

If the likes of Aizle etc is the kind of food you’re going for then you could look at Noto? It’s on Thistle Street and is owned by the same guy that owns Aizle. It’s very, very good.

[Calvin]

If the likes of Aizle etc is the kind of food you’re going for then you could look at Noto? It’s on Thistle Street and is owned by the same guy that owns Aizle. It’s very, very good.
Looks class - can't get in on Friday evening though! Thanks for the recommendation, will try it next time I'm in town.

[Since90+2]

I'm back home this weekend for a wedding and have been tasked with booking dinner for Friday night... the rest of my mates forgetting that I've not lived in Scotland since 2014.

It'll only be for 4 of us... obviously anything like Aizle, Timberyard, Fhior is all booked out at this stage; but does anyone have any recommendations of something fairly central, preferably not a chain, but that we might have a chance of getting into on Friday night?

Try Angels with bagpipes.

[danhibees1875]

Try Angels with bagpipes.

Good shout. :agree:

[cabbageandribs1875]

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[heretoday]

TGI Fridays in Castle St. The burger was of poor quality. The wine was bottom shelf supermarket stuff and vastly overpriced.
Other than that the atmosphere was manic. Our waitress was so wired she must have been on something. Actually I don't blame her.
Every so often the staff grouped next to a table and sang a mental birthday song, presumably at the
prior request of the customers.
It's a family place. Kids were enjoying themselves.
Never again!

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

TGI Fridays in Castle St. The burger was of poor quality. The wine was bottom shelf supermarket stuff and vastly overpriced.
Other than that the atmosphere was manic. Our waitress was so wired she must have been on something. Actually I don't blame her.
Every so often the staff grouped next to a table and sang a mental birthday song, presumably at the
prior request of the customers.
It's a family place. Kids were enjoying themselves.
Never again!

Worse than this?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OqFery8tB3M

[Paulie Walnuts]

TGI Fridays in Castle St. The burger was of poor quality. The wine was bottom shelf supermarket stuff and vastly overpriced.
Other than that the atmosphere was manic. Our waitress was so wired she must have been on something. Actually I don't blame her.
Every so often the staff grouped next to a table and sang a mental birthday song, presumably at the
prior request of the customers.
It's a family place. Kids were enjoying themselves.
Never again!

A truly terrible restaurant :agree:

[LaMotta]

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Tried the spare ribs on Saturday - would recommend.

[bringbackbenny]

TGI Fridays in Castle St. The burger was of poor quality. The wine was bottom shelf supermarket stuff and vastly overpriced.
Other than that the atmosphere was manic. Our waitress was so wired she must have been on something. Actually I don't blame her.
Every so often the staff grouped next to a table and sang a mental birthday song, presumably at the
prior request of the customers.
It's a family place. Kids were enjoying themselves.
Never again!

Went to TGI at Kinnaird Park in a largish group a few years back for my sons 16th. Worst meal ever. Some of the mains failed to arrive, other mistakes all over plus what did arrive was rotten.

Never ever again.

[LaMotta]

Went to TGI at Kinnaird Park in a largish group a few years back for my sons 16th. Worst meal ever. Some of the mains failed to arrive, other mistakes all over plus what did arrive was rotten.

Never ever again.

Everyone learns their lesson about TGI Fridays at some point!

[danhibees1875]

I don't mind TGI. The glazed chicken strip things are good.

You know what you're getting and you pay in line with that I think. It's a place that's a little better and a little more expensive than Wetherspoons and others of a similar ilk, and cheaper/worse than other places.

Individual stories about food not arriving etc aside obviously, they're just unfortunate instances.

[Pretty Boy]

I don't mind TGI. The glazed chicken strip things are good.

You know what you're getting and you pay in line with that I think. It's a place that's a little better and a little more expensive than Wetherspoons and others of a similar ilk, and cheaper/worse than other places.

Individual stories about food not arriving etc aside obviously, they're just unfortunate instances.

I quite like it for the kids.

Fort Kinnaird is 2 minutes from mine so if we fancy eating out TGIs, Bread Meets Bread, Tony Macaroni etc are all ideal to take the bairns too. If they are playing up a wee bit (which happens) then no one really minds as it's all families or groups of young people.

It's one of those things where you almost can't win. Not really related to the original review of TGIs (which I broadly agree with, if it was just me I'd not actively choose to go there). If you take kids somewhere a bit higher end people moan about it if they are a bit loud or unsettled in spells, if you take them somewhere like TGIs the same people sneer and look down their noses at you.

[Paulie Walnuts]

I don't mind TGI. The glazed chicken strip things are good.

You know what you're getting and you pay in line with that I think. It's a place that's a little better and a little more expensive than Wetherspoons and others of a similar ilk, and cheaper/worse than other places.

Individual stories about food not arriving etc aside obviously, they're just unfortunate instances.

Is it not really expensive all things considered?

I was in London the other week and went to Bancone and El Pastor. Both are on the Michelin Guide and both were exceptional. Mains in both were £14 and £17 respectively.

I’ve not been to TGI’s in about a decade, but I’d be surprised if you’d get anything all that much cheaper than that.

[danhibees1875]

Is it not really expensive all things considered?

I was in London the other week and went to Bancone and El Pastor. Both are on the Michelin Guide and both were exceptional. Mains in both were £14 and £17 respectively.

I’ve not been to TGI’s in about a decade, but I’d be surprised if you’d get anything all that much cheaper than that.

I think £14-17 for an exceptional main is an exception and shows those places to be good value as opposed to anything about TGIs. I'll remember those for next time I'm in London. :greengrin

I would have thought you'd be about £15-20 for a main at TGI but I'm not sure. I would imagine that would also be a more substantial meal than some fancier places.

[Paulie Walnuts]

I think £14-17 for an exceptional main is an exception and shows those places to be good value as opposed to anything about TGIs. I'll remember those for next time I'm in London. :greengrin

I would have thought you'd be about £15-20 for a main at TGI but I'm not sure. I would imagine that would also be a more substantial meal than some fancier places.

Yeah fair point.

Would highly recommend both if you’re ever in London :agree:

[Billy Whizz]

Worse than this?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OqFery8tB3M

😂😂😂😂
Brightened up my day Hutchy

[heretoday]

Worse than this?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OqFery8tB3M

Brilliant. There's a lot to be said for waiting staff who just take your order, deliver the food and keep their traps shut.
Unfortunately, lots of folk have been led to believe they deserve the sort of performance as above. Holidays in Disney world are to blame in my opinion. Enjoy!

[Pedantic_Hibee]

Going into Edinburgh with the missus on 2nd July and looking for recommendations for a decent place for a scran around about 1/2pm. So it’s not a big evening meal or suchlike, mainly just a good scran of several small plates to set us up for a day’s shopping and drinks.

Not fussed on the type of cuisine, anything except seafood.

[LaMotta]

Going into Edinburgh with the missus on 2nd July and looking for recommendations for a decent place for a scran around about 1/2pm. So it’s not a big evening meal or suchlike, mainly just a good scran of several small plates to set us up for a day’s shopping and drinks.

Not fussed on the type of cuisine, anything except seafood.

Might be a bit out the way but Neighbourgood Streetfood Market going on in Stockbridge until mid July. Variety of different food stalls with bars and bench seating, decent if weather is good!

https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/best-in-edinburgh/neighbourgood-market-edinburgh-food-drink-24003832

[Sylar]

Looking for some recommendations (or maybe confirmations, as I've been doing a bit of research myself).

My wife and I are spending our wedding anniversary in Edinburgh in October. We're going to the Kitchin on the Friday, and I'm looking for a Middle-Eastern style restaurant for the Saturday - so far I'm between Hanam's, Pomegranate and Toranj - anyone visited any of these three and would have an opinion on them? Or recommend something else in the same theme?

[danhibees1875]

Looking for some recommendations (or maybe confirmations, as I've been doing a bit of research myself).

My wife and I are spending our wedding anniversary in Edinburgh in October. We're going to the Kitchin on the Friday, and I'm looking for a Middle-Eastern style restaurant for the Saturday - so far I'm between Hanam's, Pomegranate and Toranj - anyone visited any of these three and would have an opinion on them? Or recommend something else in the same theme?

My favourite middle Eastern is Hanedan on E Preston Street. Although I've not tried Toranj, and it does look quite nice!

Might be too far out the way though - alternatively it's a good option to then try some of the bars in a different place to the usual areas for you. It's maybe not as contemporary as some of the places you've listed though if you're looking for good aesthetics for your wedding anniversary!

[Sylar]

My favourite middle Eastern is Hanedan on E Preston Street. Although I've not tried Toranj, and it does look quite nice!

Might be too far out the way though - alternatively it's a good option to then try some of the bars in a different place to the usual areas for you. It's maybe not as contemporary as some of the places you've listed though if you're looking for good aesthetics for your wedding anniversary!

The main factors are decent, near-authentic food and a bonus would be decent shisha - aesthetics aren't hugely important as we'll get that in spades the night before! Hanedan might actually be perfect as we're doing a couple of escape rooms up on North Bridge (Nicolson Sq Gardens then Summerhall). I'll check it out, cheers :aok:

[danhibees1875]

The main factors are decent, near-authentic food and a bonus would be decent shisha - aesthetics aren't hugely important as we'll get that in spades the night before! Hanedan might actually be perfect as we're doing a couple of escape rooms up on North Bridge (Nicolson Sq Gardens then Summerhall). I'll check it out, cheers :aok:

I think it was summerhall where I done a pandemic themed escape room back in 2018/19! Clearly I'm not very good at stopping them even after the training...

If you do end up that way then The Abbey is decent for a whisky, No1 The Grange is a bit of an up-market bar(further out the way), and The Salisbury Arms is another very nice bar option (again, further out of town though).

Enjoy your weekend!

[overdrive]

Looking for some recommendations (or maybe confirmations, as I've been doing a bit of research myself).

My wife and I are spending our wedding anniversary in Edinburgh in October. We're going to the Kitchin on the Friday, and I'm looking for a Middle-Eastern style restaurant for the Saturday - so far I'm between Hanam's, Pomegranate and Toranj - anyone visited any of these three and would have an opinion on them? Or recommend something else in the same theme?

As long as you don’t mind heading back down The Kitchin way, I’d highly recommend Kezban on Commercial Street. That’s my go-to Middle Eastern restaurant.

[HibbyDave]

Looking for some recommendations (or maybe confirmations, as I've been doing a bit of research myself).

My wife and I are spending our wedding anniversary in Edinburgh in October. We're going to the Kitchin on the Friday, and I'm looking for a Middle-Eastern style restaurant for the Saturday - so far I'm between Hanam's, Pomegranate and Toranj - anyone visited any of these three and would have an opinion on them? Or recommend something else in the same theme?

Try Beirut in Nicholson St Square if still there. Not been for a while but food was amazing. BYOB too.

[HibbyDave]

Had great food in Magnum at the corner of Albany St and Dublin Street.
Nice place, good service great food.

Not too pricey.

[KeithTheHibby]

Might be a bit out the way but Neighbourgood Streetfood Market going on in Stockbridge until mid July. Variety of different food stalls with bars and bench seating, decent if weather is good!

https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/best-in-edinburgh/neighbourgood-market-edinburgh-food-drink-24003832


Was down there yesterday. I felt it was a bit disappointing. I was hoping they would have a decent few bars set up however they only had 1 beer bar, Innes and Gunn which is ok but tough titties if you are not a fan of it as that’s all there was.

[LaMotta]

Was down there yesterday. I felt it was a bit disappointing. I was hoping they would have a decent few bars set up however they only had 1 beer bar, Innes and Gunn which is ok but tough titties if you are not a fan of it as that’s all there was.

That is dissapointing mate, the plots must vary as when I went they had a draft Cider bar , a wine bar, a prosseco bar and a rum cocktail bar in addition to Innis Gunn. Did you get any food?

[Hibby Bairn]

That is dissapointing mate, the plots must vary as when I went they had a draft Cider bar , a wine bar, a prosseco bar and a rum cocktail bar in addition to Innis Gunn. Did you get any food?

There is a cider bar too. I was there on Thursday. Think it was £5.60 a pint and £8.60 for a nine inch pizza. Pizza was decent..if on the expensive side.

[hibsbollah]

Looking for some recommendations (or maybe confirmations, as I've been doing a bit of research myself).

My wife and I are spending our wedding anniversary in Edinburgh in October. We're going to the Kitchin on the Friday, and I'm looking for a Middle-Eastern style restaurant for the Saturday - so far I'm between Hanam's, Pomegranate and Toranj - anyone visited any of these three and would have an opinion on them? Or recommend something else in the same theme?

I love Hanam’s. You can also go outside for a shisha (not a euphemism)overlooking Victoria Street, which is always a romantic setting for the anniversary thing.

[Pedantic_Hibee]

Managed to get a table at Fazenda for Saturday for 4.30. Haven’t been before so looking forward to it.