Recent Restaurant Visits Reviews

[speedy_gonzales]

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

Take your time and pace yourself. I've only been once, my eyes were bigger than my belly and I took a cut of every meat that passed. I was stuffed very quickly and don't think I enjoyed it as much as I could have if I wasn't so greedy.
Also, when I went, during one of the many breaks in COVID, they had removed their Market Table, basically where all the sides/salads were found. Instead, they had a little menu that you ordered from and the waiting staff brought the sides to you. These are fully inclusive so order as many as you want, I was a bit shy in doing so and there was some cracking options that I felt I missed out on.

[nellio]

Take your time and pace yourself. I've only been once, my eyes were bigger than my belly and I took a cut of every meat that passed. I was stuffed very quickly and don't think I enjoyed it as much as I could have if I wasn't so greedy.
Also, when I went, during one of the many breaks in COVID, they had removed their Market Table, basically where all the sides/salads were found. Instead, they had a little menu that you ordered from and the waiting staff brought the sides to you. These are fully inclusive so order as many as you want, I was a bit shy in doing so and there was some cracking options that I felt I missed out on.

The salad bar in that place is incredible! I tried the chicken heart when they brought it around. Was a wee bit chewy!! All the meats delicious though but as speedy says dont go too bonkers!!

[hibsbollah]

About a mile past North Berwick there's a cafe near Tantallon castle called Drift, perched on a cliff, made out of glammed up shipping containers with lot of glass windows so you can see the seabirds swooping about outside.

The food was great, new chef apparently. I had the brunch all day Scottish breakfast with duck egg and their own home made baked beans, genuinely excellent, the wife had a Cod dish from the lunch menu, with drinks etc it was less than £35. Really memorable place and we'll be back, definitely worth booking on their website because it was busy even at 2pm on a Monday.

[patch1875]

Chop House at Brunsfield. Bit slow bring the food but it was top notch Not cheap though!

[Pretty Boy]

We went to Tapas3 on Howden Street last week.

Really enjoyed it. Service was good, was busy and the restaurant is small but we felt neither crowded nor rushed. Food was very good.

6 tapas, bread, 2 deserts, bottle of wine and a service charge for just shy of £80. Can't argue too much with that.

[Scouse Hibee]

Going to Karen’s Unicorn tonight, heard good things so hopefully it meets expectations.

[heretoday]

Chop House at Brunsfield. Bit slow bring the food but it was top notch Not cheap though!

Decent restaurants are not cheap, nor are some bad ones. They're clawing back the money lost during lockdown. They need to survive.

It's at the stage when we only go out for a meal on special occasions.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Chop House at Brunsfield. Bit slow bring the food but it was top notch Not cheap though!

I went to chop house in leith a few weeks back.

Think everyone in there had an absolute disaster apart from my table. Felt sorry for the staff who done everything they could but they were woefully understaffed with folk just not even turning up for shifts.

[patch1875]

I went to chop house in leith a few weeks back.

Think everyone in there had an absolute disaster apart from my table. Felt sorry for the staff who done everything they could but they were woefully understaffed with folk just not even turning up for shifts.

We tried Contini a few weeks ago, ended up walking out after having to ask several times for a menu and to order drinks. Nothing against the staff as they were all over the place but the annoying thing was they were still letting walk in come in even though they couldn’t look after the people already there.

[Bridge hibs]

Going to Karen’s Unicorn tonight, heard good things so hopefully it meets expectations.Is that Newington mate ? I remember Karens at Meadowbank many years ago and the food never failed, always good reviews. I think they closed and opened up at Newington with same name but Im sure the Mother (Karen) was retiring and her Daughter Karen went alone. Always wanted to visit the Newington place but never got round to it

[Scouse Hibee]

Is that Newington mate ? I remember Karens at Meadowbank many years ago and the food never failed, always good reviews. I think they closed and opened up at Newington with same name but Im sure the Mother (Karen) was retiring and her Daughter Karen went alone. Always wanted to visit the Newington place but never got round to it

No mate this is at Abercrombie Place, just back and can’t fault it,food was absolutely top notch. My only complaint is that ever since I can remember I always finish a Chinese meal with a couple of brandy liqueur coffees. They don’t do liqueur or Irish coffees of any description, the guy said they used to but staff shortages meant they stopped doing them! Was a great night though, we started with cocktails at the Alchemist at St James quarter which although expensive was great fun.

[Bridge hibs]

No mate this is at Abercrombie Place, just back and can’t fault it,food was absolutely top notch. My only complaint is that ever since I can remember I always finish a Chinese meal with a couple of brandy liqueur coffees. They don’t do liqueur or Irish coffees of any description, the guy said they used to but staff shortages meant they stopped doing them! Was a great night though, we started with cocktails at the Alchemist at St James quarter which although expensive was great fun.

Brilliant mate thanks for replying, will put this one on our to visit list, yeah like you Im always partial to a whisky coffee, Jamesons, hope they bring it back at some point, always a nice way to finish a meal

[Frazerbob]

Decent restaurants are not cheap, nor are some bad ones. They're clawing back the money lost during lockdown. They need to survive.

It's at the stage when we only go out for a meal on special occasions.

It’s more about survival in the current ****-show. Costs are spiralling in every sector and hospitality is no different. My energy bill has gone from about £1500 per month to £7000 in the last couple of months. My beer supplier has just put on a 10% increase across the board, our food suppliers have averaged 11% increase since spring. Wages are going through the roof. It’s mental.

[LaMotta]

No mate this is at Abercrombie Place, just back and can’t fault it,food was absolutely top notch. My only complaint is that ever since I can remember I always finish a Chinese meal with a couple of brandy liqueur coffees. They don’t do liqueur or Irish coffees of any description, the guy said they used to but staff shortages meant they stopped doing them! Was a great night though, we started with cocktails at the Alchemist at St James quarter which although expensive was great fun.

I would say with some conviction that Karen's is the best chinese in Edinburgh. Food is absolutely brilliant, a level above everything else.

[Fuzzywuzzy]

Went to original kebabish on dalry road on Sunday. Place looks a bit tired inside and could do with a deep clean. Can't fault the food. Excellent! Lamb chops were amazing as was piripiri chicken.

Serenaded by pished teenage hearts fan as he walked past with a chorus of "Billy boys", then stuck his head in the window of the kitchen, shouted a racist comment then went on his merry way

[Onceinawhile]

Is that Newington mate ? I remember Karens at Meadowbank many years ago and the food never failed, always good reviews. I think they closed and opened up at Newington with same name but Im sure the Mother (Karen) was retiring and her Daughter Karen went alone. Always wanted to visit the Newington place but never got round to it

Karen's unicorn is diagonally opposite the magnum named above.

If you come down from the national portrait gallery, it's at the top of Dublin Street. Other side of the road from stac polly

[HibbyDave]

Went to Heron at the shore today. Tasting menu, amazing food.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Went to The Palmerston today.

Was decent enough. Fancied the 1/2 chicken but they’d run out. To be totally honest, the menu isn’t hugely for me and only really left me with the hake that i’d fancy. The hake was nice. Mrs got grouse and it was really chewy. Not sure if grouse is meant to be like that or not though as neither of us have had it before!

Probably won’t go back. Nice place though and great staff and if you’re into ‘fancier’ more obscure stuff like grouse etc then it’s probably worth going.

[pollution]

Went to The Palmerston today.

Was decent enough. Fancied the 1/2 chicken but they’d run out. To be totally honest, the menu isn’t hugely for me and only really left me with the hake that i’d fancy. The hake was nice. Mrs got grouse and it was really chewy. Not sure if grouse is meant to be like that or not though as neither of us have had it before!

Probably won’t go back. Nice place though and great staff and if you’re into ‘fancier’ more obscure stuff like grouse etc then it’s probably worth going.


I had a look at their menu and did a double take: £42 for HALF a chicken ??

No wonder it had run out !

[danhibees1875]

A couple of lovely meals out recently at El Cartel at Teviot, and Parilla Bueno Ayres in musslebrugh.

The Argentinian was particularly good. I had a Picanha steak which was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The lamb and chicken skewers were also perfectly cooked and very tasty. Would/will definitely go back.

[Paulie Walnuts]

A couple of lovely meals out recently at El Cartel at Teviot, and Parilla Bueno Ayres in musslebrugh.

The Argentinian was particularly good. I had a Picanha steak which was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The lamb and chicken skewers were also perfectly cooked and very tasty. Would/will definitely go back.

El Cartel is brilliant although I’m gutted the Teviot one have taken the pork off the menu. Was the best of the lot imo. Roxburgh still does it but it’s nowhere near as good an atmosphere.

[Scouse Hibee]

Lunch at Hawes Inn today, the place has had a major facelift and the menu has varied choices. Food was top class, they obviously have a very decent chef in the kitchen, would highly recommend.

[Bridge hibs]

Lunch at Hawes Inn today, the place has had a major facelift and the menu has varied choices. Food was top class, they obviously have a very decent chef in the kitchen, would highly recommend.Will give that a try sometime, Im out that way often 👍

[Billy Whizz]

Up in Aviemore for a Trade Conference
Had a sit in Battered half Chicken and Chips at Smiffys. The batter on it was delicious, must admit never had battered chicken from a Chippy before
Does anyone know if any Edinburgh ones do this/Scouse Hibee

[Scouse Hibee]

Up in Aviemore for a Trade Conference
Had a sit in Battered half Chicken and Chips at Smiffys. The batter on it was delicious, must admit never had battered chicken from a Chippy before
Does anyone know if any Edinburgh ones do this/Scouse Hibee

We don’t and it’s not something I’ve seen in Edinburgh.

[J-C]

We don’t and it’s not something I’ve seen in Edinburgh.

You do get it but have to ask for it.

[Bridge hibs]

You do get it but have to ask for it.Yeah its normally fried isnt it ? Been years since Ive had a chippy chicken

[Billy Whizz]

We don’t and it’s not something I’ve seen in Edinburgh.

They ask you if you want it with or without batter
Glad I chose the batter one. Worth looking into, was really really good and crispy

[Scouse Hibee]

They ask you if you want it with or without batter
Glad I chose the batter one. Worth looking into, was really really good and crispy

We don’t sell any form of roast chicken just fried breaded chicken breast goiujons.

[superfurryhibby]

Out twice last week.

Sien Viet-vegan Vietnamese, Brougham Place, Tollcross. Fantastic food, really well made but not cheap. It was £90.00 for two, with x2 small beers each. Very tasty.

Kalpna, opposite St Patrick's Sq- vegetarian Indian food. Small menu, but again very tasty. They don't do main courses as side dishes, which I found a bit of a pity. £70.00 for two folk, included two beers, which they overcharged us for. I wasn't paying and the laddie didn't want to point it out. Very nice scran though.

[HibbyDave]

Had a meal at Leftfield in Barclay terrace.
Food was very good.Mainly a seafood restaurant but I chose Brisket which was delicious.

[J-C]

Love a chippy chicken in batter, eat all batter 1st, then the chicken.

[mvteng]

Sien Viet-vegan Vietnamese, Brougham Place, Tollcross. Fantastic food, really well made but not cheap. It was £90.00 for two, with x2 small beers each. Very tasty.


Agreed. Really good. Coffee was really good as well. We went on a Tuesday night & it was absolutely packed out

[patch1875]

Franco Manco at Stockbridge. Very good pizza I thought and pretty reasonably priced. Service was a bit iffy but they seemed short staffed like many places.

[Northernhibee]

Paco’s in Perth.

A bit like Frankie & Benny’s, but if the food was really good. Large menu which I usually find offputting but didn’t find the quality had suffered at all.

Linguine with king prawns, tomato, chili, and garlic was delicious. Partner had chicken stuffed with haggis. Also very well cooked.

Xangos for pud were a revelation. Tortilla stuffed with cheesecake, fried, dusted in sugar and served with ice cream and raspberry coullis.

Two drinks, £61 in total. Enjoyed it.

[danhibees1875]

Finally went to Tattu. Contemporary Asian food, just off st Andrews square.

Not cheap, but it was very good. Very tasty food, great cocktails, and generally good service in a nice setting.

My wife and I got vouchers for our wedding and it's probably for the best that we did - without ordering anything overly expensive or overindulging on food or drinks we very quickly racked up a £170 bill for the 2 of us.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Finally went to Tattu. Contemporary Asian food, just off st Andrews square.

Not cheap, but it was very good. Very tasty food, great cocktails, and generally good service in a nice setting.

My wife and I got vouchers for our wedding and it's probably for the best that we did - without ordering anything overly expensive or overindulging on food or drinks we very quickly racked up a £170 bill for the 2 of us.

Once it gets past about 50 quid how much better can it taste?

[hibsbollah]

Out twice last week.

Sien Viet-vegan Vietnamese, Brougham Place, Tollcross. Fantastic food, really well made but not cheap. It was £90.00 for two, with x2 small beers each. Very tasty.

Kalpna, opposite St Patrick's Sq- vegetarian Indian food. Small menu, but again very tasty. They don't do main courses as side dishes, which I found a bit of a pity. £70.00 for two folk, included two beers, which they overcharged us for. I wasn't paying and the laddie didn't want to point it out. Very nice scran though.

Kalpna has been there for years and years, used to be very good, I must get back there sometime. If you want to try a different style of Indian head about 50 yards on away from town to Tanjore, it’s South Indian so no Nan bread, instead they do dosais and parottas, soft fluffy bread, and the spices are different (more cinnamon maybe?) it was recommended to me by a boy who likes his curries and was absolutely delicious, £63 for 3 of us which is ridiculous value these days. No drinks licence but lots of shops nearby.

[danhibees1875]

Once it gets past about 50 quid how much better can it taste?

It's certainly not a straight line between cost and quality at that price, no. The taste is better though, but you've got the overall experience to factor in also.

They're playing to the market who want something different and special.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

It's certainly not a straight line between cost and quality at that price, no. The taste is better though, but you've got the overall experience to factor in also.

They're playing to the market who want something different and special.

True enough.

[Scouse Hibee]

Not a restaurant but was just in Bain’s at Stenhouse Cross. I think McGills pies are better but was passing so called in. With all the hype and popularity of their pies I assumed (wrongly) that they made their own pies cases etc. The boxes of bought in scotch pie cases stacked up told me otherwise. Anyway I had a Bridie, it was okay but nothing special.

[Just Alf]

Not a restaurant but was just in Bain’s at Stenhouse Cross. I think McGills pies are better but was passing so called in. With all the hype and popularity of their pies I assumed (wrongly) that they made their own pies cases etc. The boxes of bought in scotch pie cases stacked up told me otherwise. Anyway I had a Bridie, it was okay but nothing special.

Should've had the pie as I agree with you re the bridie!

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Not a restaurant but was just in Bain’s at Stenhouse Cross. I think McGills pies are better but was passing so called in. With all the hype and popularity of their pies I assumed (wrongly) that they made their own pies cases etc. The boxes of bought in scotch pie cases stacked up told me otherwise. Anyway I had a Bridie, it was okay but nothing special.

Aye, McGills are far superior.

[speedy_gonzales]

Aye, McGills are far superior.

Did the main guy at McGills not do his training at Bains back in the day?
Regardless, I agree that the McGill product is better than Bains, especially the family size Steak pies!

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Did the main guy at McGills not do his training at Bains back in the day?

No idea.

[Pretty Boy]

Has McGills not recently closed? Sure I read online the guy who has 'The Bald Baker' in Oxgangs was taking over the site sometime in November.

[Stairway 2 7]

Has McGills not recently closed? Sure I read online the guy who has 'The Bald Baker' in Oxgangs was taking over the site sometime in November.

Yeah. The butcher is staying open but Slateford is turning into bald bakers as you say.

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[Sylar]

We ate in a few places across the city for our anniversary last week.

Started with The Kitchin on Friday, which was exceptionally good. Saturday night we had dinner in Hanam's - very nice food and a lovely restaurant. Sat out on Victoria Terrace afterward with a Kurdish coffee overlooking the Grassmarket. Very nice indeed.

[Oscar T Grouch]

Didn't eat in but I had an amazing curry from Itihaas on Eskbank Road, Dalkeith. Seriously, the best curry I have had in ages.I tend not to get much so only had bread (chapati) and a main veggie dish of Channa Masala, it was brilliant. The couple I had the meal with also loved their dishes (butter chicken and lamb rogan josh). I believe this place got in a top ten on Trip Advisor for being good and I can see why.

[Scouse Hibee]

Fabios Restaurant on Glasgow Road, Corstorphine to close and become a Domino’s. Not a place I frequent but plenty of locals on local FB page upset by this news.

[patch1875]

Didn't eat in but I had an amazing curry from Itihaas on Eskbank Road, Dalkeith. Seriously, the best curry I have had in ages.I tend not to get much so only had bread (chapati) and a main veggie dish of Channa Masala, it was brilliant. The couple I had the meal with also loved their dishes (butter chicken and lamb rogan josh). I believe this place got in a top ten on Trip Advisor for being good and I can see why.

Not been for a while but always really enjoyed it.

[grunt]

Didn't eat in but I had an amazing curry from Itihaas on Eskbank Road, Dalkeith. Seriously, the best curry I have had in ages.Do they deliver to the Easter Road area?

[bigwheel]

Do they deliver to the Easter Road area?

You getting us all half time pakora ???? [emoji6][emoji119]

[grunt]

You getting us all half time pakora ???? [emoji6][emoji119]I wish! :greengrin

[Billy Whizz]

Fabios Restaurant on Glasgow Road, Corstorphine to close and become a Domino’s. Not a place I frequent but plenty of locals on local FB page upset by this news.

Can understand why

[Bridge hibs]

Can understand whyWhy ? Not a place Ive ever eaten in, Im sure a hibs supporters bus used to leave from there too

[Billy Whizz]

Why ? Not a place Ive ever eaten in, Im sure a hibs supporters bus used to leave from there too

It’s a good Italian restaurant, which has been trading for years, getting replaced by a Pizza Company, who already have a takeaway in corstorphine

[Bridge hibs]

It’s a good Italian restaurant, which has been trading for years, getting replaced by a Pizza Company, who already have a takeaway in corstorphineSorry mate read your post wrong, thought there was something wrong with Fabios as the reason. They probably got a good offer for the land/building

[Billy Whizz]

Sorry mate read your post wrong, thought there was something wrong with Fabios as the reason. They probably got a good offer for the land/building

Not sure if they were selling the land, leasing it out, or both. Knew they were retiring
Seems to be difficult family business nowadays, all seems to be chains now

[mvteng]

It’s a good Italian restaurant, which has been trading for years, getting replaced by a Pizza Company, who already have a takeaway in corstorphine

To be honest, its a poor italian restaurant. We live a 5 minutes walk from it & should be potential regulars. we try it again every couple of years and are always disappointed.

[Paulie Walnuts]

To be honest, its a poor italian restaurant. We live a 5 minutes walk from it & should be potential regulars. we try it again every couple of years and are always disappointed.

I went a year or so ago and it was absolutely terrible.

Pasta was massively over cooked, pizza was terrible with a paste like sauce, what I presume was pre-shredded mozzarella due to how burnt the cheese was and dough that had absolutely no flavour.

Someone I was with ordered steak and it was probably about 2 or 3 levels of doneness away from where it should have been.

[hibsbollah]

I went a year or so ago and it was absolutely terrible.

Pasta was massively over cooked, pizza was terrible with a paste like sauce, what I presume was pre-shredded mozzarella due to how burnt the cheese was and dough that had absolutely no flavour.

Someone I was with ordered steak and it was probably about 2 or 3 levels of doneness away from where it should have been.


Standards of authenticity and quality for Italian food have risen in the last few years. I still enjoy going to Lucas in morningside for that kind of gloopy sweet lasagne that passed for Italian food in the 1980s, its still quite satisfying and a fun place to go particularly if you've got kids. But I don't pretend its anywhere near the quality standard of some of the newer Italians like tempo perso up the road in bruntsfield. I imagine Fabios has been similarly 'overtaken' by the competition. Obviously actually over or undercooking is just an error that probably have more to do with staff shortages and the like.

I went to a nice place in the 'Affordable Italian family restaurant' genre over in Kirkintilloch called Nonnas Kitchen. Big place, big menu, very decent quality. We had just cycled 20 miles along the canal from Falkirk and were so hungry we could probably have eaten our boots and enjoyed it mind you but the lasagne seemed very good.

[Scouse Hibee]

To be honest, its a poor italian restaurant. We live a 5 minutes walk from it & should be potential regulars. we try it again every couple of years and are always disappointed.

My thoughts on it are pretty much the same as yours, interestingly it was a topic of conversation in Winstons last night and was pretty much unanimously praised by everyone in there!

[danhibees1875]

Coppor blossom last night for the first time. Had a steak sandwich with chips and a side of onion rings. It was delicious, the steak was cooked perfectly and the portion size was very generous for the price.

I'd intended to have their tapas bites, but they've changed their menu from the online offer of 3 for £15 up to 4 for £25. Not as good value, but more importantly 4 seemed too much for 1 person, 3 sounded manageable. I assume it was too much hassle for them to do mini dishes and they were a bit of a loss leader that had gotten too popular.

The other food options hadn't changed in price from the old menu - £16 for the steak sandwich was reasonable and pints were £5.50 (ish).

Tonic across the road with an extensive cocktail menu beforehand for pre-dinner drinks and possibly the most attentive service I've ever received too.

[Pretty Boy]

Coppor blossom last night for the first time. Had a steak sandwich with chips and a side of onion rings. It was delicious, the steak was cooked perfectly and the portion size was very generous for the price.

I'd intended to have their tapas bites, but they've changed their menu from the online offer of 3 for £15 up to 4 for £25. Not as good value, but more importantly 4 seemed too much for 1 person, 3 sounded manageable. I assume it was too much hassle for them to do mini dishes and they were a bit of a loss leader that had gotten too popular.

The other food options hadn't changed in price from the old menu - £16 for the steak sandwich was reasonable and pints were £5.50 (ish).

Tonic across the road with an extensive cocktail menu beforehand for pre-dinner drinks and possibly the most attentive service I've ever received too.

The manager in Tonic is a really nice guy, really polite and always grateful for what you do for him, so it's no surprise at all that the service is good.

I always find you can get an idea of what the service in a place will be like by how the management and staff treat people who aren't their customers. If they are rude to suppliers, delivery drivers etc etc then it doesn't generally take much for the mask to slip when dealing with customers either and that spreads through the staff. I find my instincts have rarely been wrong over the years.

[overdrive]

My thoughts on it are pretty much the same as yours, interestingly it was a topic of conversation in Winstons last night and was pretty much unanimously praised by everyone in there!

My wife introduced me to Fabios when we started dating in 2019 and we go fairly regularly. We love it. We normally go for steaks and have never had a complaint about them. I normally go for a half portion of pasta for a starter and I've always been impressed (and if that's a half portion of pasta, I'd love to see a full portion as it is massive).

[Onceinawhile]

Fabios Restaurant on Glasgow Road, Corstorphine to close and become a Domino’s. Not a place I frequent but plenty of locals on local FB page upset by this news.

I've been there numerous times for various reasons over the last 10-15 years. It was always thoroughly decent. Nothing hugely special, but decent food for a decent price.

A shame it's being shut for a dominos. TBH I thought there was one already in corstorphine?

[Onceinawhile]

The manager in Tonic is a really nice guy, really polite and always grateful for what you do for him, so it's no surprise at all that the service is good.

I always find you can get an idea of what the service in a place will be like by how the management and staff treat people who aren't their customers. If they are rude to suppliers, delivery drivers etc etc then it doesn't generally take much for the mask to slip when dealing with customers either and that spreads through the staff. I find my instincts have rarely been wrong over the years.

The owner of Tonic, although I don't know if he's the manager, is the son of former hearts owner Chris Robinson.

[danhibees1875]

The manager in Tonic is a really nice guy, really polite and always grateful for what you do for him, so it's no surprise at all that the service is good.

I always find you can get an idea of what the service in a place will be like by how the management and staff treat people who aren't their customers. If they are rude to suppliers, delivery drivers etc etc then it doesn't generally take much for the mask to slip when dealing with customers either and that spreads through the staff. I find my instincts have rarely been wrong over the years.

Clearly they have the whole "tone from the top" thing nailed down then! It's a nice little place. :agree:

[Scouse Hibee]

I've been there numerous times for various reasons over the last 10-15 years. It was always thoroughly decent. Nothing hugely special, but decent food for a decent price.

A shame it's being shut for a dominos. TBH I thought there was one already in corstorphine?

There is, no doubt it will close.

[Oscar T Grouch]

Do they deliver to the Easter Road area?

I doubt it, that's about a 7 mile journey for delivery driver. If you're looking for excellent curry around Easter Road try Gautam's on London Road at Meadowbank, brilliant family run place with great food.:aok:

[grunt]

I doubt it, that's about a 7 mile journey for delivery driver. If you're looking for excellent curry around Easter Road try Gautam's on London Road at Meadowbank, brilliant family run place with great food.:aok:
Thanks, agree that Gautam's is good.

[Bridge hibs]

I doubt it, that's about a 7 mile journey for delivery driver. If you're looking for excellent curry around Easter Road try Gautam's on London Road at Meadowbank, brilliant family run place with great food.:aok:Got a takeway last night on the back of this post, very enjoyable indeed, fresh and tasty, thank you 👍

[Oscar T Grouch]

Got a takeway last night on the back of this post, very enjoyable indeed, fresh and tasty, thank you 👍

I am not in it at the moment but our curry club meets here once a month and we've never had a bad meal or bad experience from these guys, excellent food and service, although being good it can get busy. They have a second restaurant called Solti in Drummond Street which is just as good.

[Scouse Hibee]

Last few weeks, all in Corstorphine

Prana, bitterly disappointed and don’t get the hype for this place. Both curries we had were bland and wife’s starter was poor. Will not return and prefer Eastern Pavillion.

Napole Pizzeria, was recommended this place several times by barman in Winstons so finally tried it. Decent enough pizza, didn’t wow me and I sill prefer La Favorita

The Torfin, never had a bad meal in here, some say it’s a bit pricey for what it is but I quite like it and feel prices are reasonable enough. Half price Mexican fajitas on a Wednesday too!

Toby Carvery, not really my thing but went last night after wife and son fancied it. I was pleasantly surprised and really enjoyed my three courses 😀

Next on my list
Cool Jade

[Billy Whizz]

Last few weeks, all in Corstorphine

Prana, bitterly disappointed and don’t get the hype for this place. Both curries we had were bland and wife’s starter was poor. Will not return and prefer Eastern Pavillion.

Napole Pizzeria, was recommended this place several times by barman in Winstons so finally tried it. Decent enough pizza, didn’t wow me and I sill prefer La Favorita

The Torfin, never had a bad meal in here, some say it’s a bit pricey for what it is but I quite like it and feel prices are reasonable enough. Half price Mexican fajitas on a Wednesday too!

Toby Carvery, not really my thing but went last night after wife and son fancied it. I was pleasantly surprised and really enjoyed my three courses 😀

Next on my list
Cool Jade

Scouse, you heard anything about the Torfin closing in January. Was in the Toby Carvery over the weekend, and heard 2 people talking about this, no idea if it’s true?
A few hospitality places looking to maybe close Jan/Feb due to energy costs etc

[Scouse Hibee]

Scouse, you heard anything about the Torfin closing in January. Was in the Toby Carvery over the weekend, and heard 2 people talking about this, no idea if it’s true?
A few hospitality places looking to maybe close Jan/Feb due to energy costs etc

Strangely enough there was a mention of this rumour from the barman in Winstons but not heard anything concrete. I know they’re giving up the lease on the other Ranch they have in the city and just concentrating on the new one they have just opened at Sighthill that they relocated from Corstorphine. The owners have places in Spain too but I would be surprised as the Torfin seems to do really well.

[Bridge hibs]

Strangely enough there was a mention of this rumour from the barman in Winstons but not heard anything concrete. I know they’re giving up the lease on the other Ranch they have in the city and just concentrating on the new one they have just opened at Sighthill that they relocated from Corstorphine. The owners have places in Spain too but I would be surprised as the Torfin seems to do really well.Was that previously the Oak pub ?

[Billy Whizz]

Was that previously the Oak pub ?

It was

[Scouse Hibee]

The other story is that Fabio’s owners have told their regulars that the rumours about closure and selling to Domino’s are not true. Something strange about the whole thing but they assured long time regulars that there is no deal in place.

[speedy_gonzales]

The other story is that Fabio’s owners have told their regulars that the rumours about closure and selling to Domino’s are not true. Something strange about the whole thing but they assured long time regulars that there is no deal in place.

I was gonna post on this subject earlier, I've been dining at Fabio's for 20+ years as it was literally 100 years from my house. In the last 5 years there have been unsubstantiated rumours of them closing every so often, even making the pages of the EEN. Every time the rumours raise their heads, local folk on local social media kick off and the patronage increases again.
The cynic would suggest that this is a clever marketing ploy by Peter/Pietro Corolla?!?

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/people/popular-edinburgh-restaurant-fabios-sale-after-two-decades-business-2504524

[Scouse Hibee]

I was gonna post on this subject earlier, I've been dining at Fabio's for 20+ years as it was literally 100 years from my house. In the last 5 years there have been unsubstantiated rumours of them closing every so often, even making the pages of the EEN. Every time the rumours raise their heads, local folk on local social media kick off and the patronage increases again.
The cynic would suggest that this is a clever marketing ploy by Peter/Pietro Corolla?!?

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/people/popular-edinburgh-restaurant-fabios-sale-after-two-decades-business-2504524

That has been mentioned, apparently difficult to get a table as a walk in just now, Pietro Crolla may be “marketing” as you say.

[Bridge hibs]

It wasCheers, new a couple of its former patrons, not a place I ever chose to visit

[Scouse Hibee]

Cheers, new a couple of its former patrons, not a place I ever chose to visit

Went in once, that was enough.

[Billy Whizz]

That has been mentioned, apparently difficult to get a table as a walk in just now, Pietro Crolla may be “marketing” as you say.

As an aside, the Barbecue chippy opposite it, does a battered 1/2 chicken on request. A 10 min wait. I’ve had it twice and it was excellent both times

[Bridge hibs]

Went in once, that was enough.

It looked quite welcoming from the outside though 😵

[Scouse Hibee]

As an aside, the Barbecue chippy opposite it, does a battered 1/2 chicken on request. A 10 min wait. I’ve had it twice and it was excellent both times

I might try that for research purposes 😀

[Fuzzywuzzy]

Has anyone been to the Mexican place that open d in Grangemouth?

[WeAreHibs]

That has been mentioned, apparently difficult to get a table as a walk in just now, Pietro Crolla may be “marketing” as you say.

Fabios has been "up for sale" for years in that they'd sell if an attractive offer is made. There's still a few years on the lease so needs to be as a going concern. Dominos want the building and have approached the building owner but don't want to pay for the going concern so a bit of stalemate. Owner would sell but can't kick out Fabios so ball in Dominos court to make it worth their while which I hope doesn't come any time soon. Best pizza in town if you ask me!

Edinburgh Live obviously saw the planning request and made a story out of it. Sure Pietro etc have no complaints to the free marketing.

[Scouse Hibee]

I see La Favorita restaurant will not reopen in it’s former guise as a Pizzeria but as as a new restaurant Antonietta. Still owned and run by the Vittoria Group, will be interesting to see the finished restaurant, they don’t often get it wrong, new concept sounds great. La Fav delivered is still operational next door having rebranded and changed its menus.

[Bridge hibs]

Phillys at South Gyle closing, never been, in fact havent been up that way for years. I think the last eaterie I was in up that way was the one in the Gyle shopping joint which I think struggled for years as was opened and closed and changed hands over the period of a few years. I used to grab a couple of pints when my Wife went shopping

[Scouse Hibee]

Phillys at South Gyle closing, never been, in fact havent been up that way for years. I think the last eaterie I was in up that way was the one in the Gyle shopping joint which I think struggled for years as was opened and closed and changed hands over the period of a few years. I used to grab a couple of pints when my Wife went shopping

Remember it well (the place in the Gyle) originally opened as Acanthus then changed to City Limits, had many a pint in there when the wee fella was at birthday parties in the Gyle party venue which name alludes me.

[HibbyDave]

Another wee shout for Beirut in Nicholson Street Square.
Went after the rugby last week. Food great and they now have a licence so no longer BYOB.

[Bridge hibs]

Remember it well (the place in the Gyle) originally opened as Acanthus then changed to City Limits, had many a pint in there when the wee fella was at birthday parties in the Gyle party venue which name alludes me.Yeah City Limits is what I remember it being called. Always remember it was pretty basic in decor, cafeteria style but always good for a couple of pints if Wife shopping or I would jump on a bus and take the kids if Wife was working, they had a burger and I had a few beers

[Billy Whizz]

Phillys at South Gyle closing, never been, in fact havent been up that way for years. I think the last eaterie I was in up that way was the one in the Gyle shopping joint which I think struggled for years as was opened and closed and changed hands over the period of a few years. I used to grab a couple of pints when my Wife went shopping


Didn’t know that. Presume they’ve suffered due to the lack of workers in the business park, although looking at the traffic each day, more are working at the offices
A new one has opened opposite the Edinburgh Park tram stop. Haven’t been yet

https://patinaedinburgh.com/

[Billy Whizz]

Phillys at South Gyle closing, never been, in fact havent been up that way for years. I think the last eaterie I was in up that way was the one in the Gyle shopping joint which I think struggled for years as was opened and closed and changed hands over the period of a few years. I used to grab a couple of pints when my Wife went shopping

Maybe this is why they’re closing, I’ll get my coat😎

“Well, they blew up the chicken man in Philly last night”

[Bridge hibs]

Maybe this is why they’re closing, I’ll get my coat😎

“Well, they blew up the chicken man in Philly last night”

That was the other place at Gyle shopping centre mate, I think Phillys may have been in and around the banks and offices but not entirely sure of its location. I see there is a Brewers Fayre styled eaterie situated where the old S&N building was

[Scouse Hibee]

That was the other place at Gyle shopping centre mate, I think Phillys may have been in and around the banks and offices but not entirely sure of its location. I see there is a Brewers Fayre styled eaterie situated where the old S&N building was

Westgate, it’s a Carvery, I’ve never been though.

[Billy Whizz]

That was the other place at Gyle shopping centre mate, I think Phillys may have been in and around the banks and offices but not entirely sure of its location. I see there is a Brewers Fayre styled eaterie situated where the old S&N building was

Phillys is in the Business Park, next to the Gym

[Bridge hibs]

Phillys is in the Business Park, next to the GymAh, beside the gym, thats why Ive never been near it then 🤣

[Bridge hibs]

Westgate, it’s a Carvery, I’ve never been though.Ah right, so many new places up that way, last time I had a carvery yonks ago was at the Harp hotel

[Frazerbob]

I did a wee tour of Turkey last week around the Scotland game. The absolute highlight was lunch at the Nusr-Et steakhouse in the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul. Outstanding experience from start to finish. 3 courses and drinks for £100 for two of us (would probably have cost me nearer £500 in any of his other gaffs). Beef Sushi to start, New York and fillet steaks with lots of sides for main and finished off with THE best baklava I've ever tasted with Turkish ice cream.

The food, the service and the theatre all lived up to the hype!

[O'Rourke3]

Maybe this is why they’re closing, I’ll get my coat[emoji41]

“Well, they blew up the chicken man in Philly last night”Brooooooce. Not worthy......

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[patch1875]

I did a wee tour of Turkey last week around the Scotland game. The absolute highlight was lunch at the Nusr-Et steakhouse in the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul. Outstanding experience from start to finish. 3 courses and drinks for £100 for two of us (would probably have cost me nearer £500 in any of his other gaffs). Beef Sushi to start, New York and fillet steaks with lots of sides for main and finished off with THE best baklava I've ever tasted with Turkish ice cream.

The food, the service and the theatre all lived up to the hype!

That sounds great. Been to Istanbul about 25 years ago really want to go back.

[Paulie Walnuts]

I did a wee tour of Turkey last week around the Scotland game. The absolute highlight was lunch at the Nusr-Et steakhouse in the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul. Outstanding experience from start to finish. 3 courses and drinks for £100 for two of us (would probably have cost me nearer £500 in any of his other gaffs). Beef Sushi to start, New York and fillet steaks with lots of sides for main and finished off with THE best baklava I've ever tasted with Turkish ice cream.

The food, the service and the theatre all lived up to the hype!

Is that the Salt Bae guys place?

[Scouse Hibee]

Has anyone tried the Pizza from the new Gordon Ramsay street food pizza place?

[grunt]

Can anyone recommend a good place for food and beers within walking distance of Waverley station?
Looking for somewhere for a running of 6 former work colleagues.
Somewhere that would be happy for us to stay for 3 or 4 hours (including food).

[Scouse Hibee]

Can anyone recommend a good place for food and beers within walking distance of Waverley station?
Looking for somewhere for a running of 6 former work colleagues.
Somewhere that would be happy for us to stay for 3 or 4 hours (including food).

The news room is decent on Leith Street and very close to Waverley. Alternatively and just as close is The Guildford Arms if you like your real ales.

[grunt]

The news room is decent on Leith Street and very close to Waverley. Alternatively and just as close is The Guildford Arms if you like your real ales.Good idea! I walked past there last month and thought it looked interesting.

And yes, also good call, we've done The Guildford Arms in the past. Looking for somewhere different.

[Scouse Hibee]

Good idea! I walked past there last month and thought it looked interesting.

And yes, also good call, we've done The Guildford Arms in the past. Looking for somewhere different.

Was there recently for food and drinks it was very good.

[Stairway 2 7]

Good idea! I walked past there last month and thought it looked interesting.

And yes, also good call, we've done The Guildford Arms in the past. Looking for somewhere different.

Brewhemia has decent food and brilliant beer

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Can anyone recommend a good place for food and beers within walking distance of Waverley station?
Looking for somewhere for a running of 6 former work colleagues.
Somewhere that would be happy for us to stay for 3 or 4 hours (including food).

Mathers at the top of Broughton Street might be worth a try. I believe it changed hands during lockdown.

[bigwheel]

Good idea! I walked past there last month and thought it looked interesting.

And yes, also good call, we've done The Guildford Arms in the past. Looking for somewhere different.

La Garrigue, Jeffrey st behind the station is a great bistro..French food…great wine list, serve beers too…


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[grunt]

Some great suggestions thank you all. Keep them coming!

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Mathers at the top of Broughton Street might be worth a try. I believe it changed hands during lockdown.

Thistle Street Bar too, same owners as Mathers I believe.

[grunt]

Thistle Street Bar too, same owners as Mathers I believe.No food it seems.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

No food it seems.

Never realised that, perhaps they moved the food side of the business to Mathers.

[Frazerbob]

Is that the Salt Bae guys place?

Aye

[Frazerbob]

Can anyone recommend a good place for food and beers within walking distance of Waverley station?
Looking for somewhere for a running of 6 former work colleagues.
Somewhere that would be happy for us to stay for 3 or 4 hours (including food).

Another vote for Newsroom. Great food and cocktails. They also hav a new speakeasy type bar underneath called Jackson the Taylor.

[Mr Grieves]

In the last month I've been to-

The Walnut on Leith walk, 3 courses for £32 with only 3 choices for each course but the food was excellent.

Educated flea on Broughton Street for a work do. Had a really good night here, again the food was excellent.

The fountain for lunch. Had the bone in beef pie with chips and veg washed down with a couple of pints of budvar, lovely!

[overdrive]

In the last month I've been to-

The Walnut on Leith walk, 3 courses for £32 with only 3 choices for each course but the food was excellent.

Educated flea on Broughton Street for a work do. Had a really good night here, again the food was excellent.

The fountain for lunch. Had the bone in beef pie with chips and veg washed down with a couple of pints of budvar, lovely!

Can also vouch for the Fountain. Had the bone in beef pie before and that was lovely as was the steak sandwich that I had when I was there on Friday.

[Del Boy]

Mia’s kitchen on Dalry Rd. Great food, well priced. Lunch menu is excellent

[Hibbyradge]

I did a wee tour of Turkey last week around the Scotland game. The absolute highlight was lunch at the Nusr-Et steakhouse in the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul. Outstanding experience from start to finish. 3 courses and drinks for £100 for two of us (would probably have cost me nearer £500 in any of his other gaffs). Beef Sushi to start, New York and fillet steaks with lots of sides for main and finished off with THE best baklava I've ever tasted with Turkish ice cream.

The food, the service and the theatre all lived up to the hype!

That sounds amazing.

I've been to Turkey several times, but never Istanbul apart from the airport, so I'll try to remedy that next year

[LaMotta]

Has anyone tried the Pizza from the new Gordon Ramsay street food pizza place?

Bit late in responding to this but I got takeaway Pizza and chicken sides a couple of times after it first opened.

The first time got pizza which was tasty but luke warm. The JFC Chicken with hot sauce and chips was brilliant.

Decided to give it a second go on basis of the chicken. Same result, cold pizza, great chicken.

Think their pizza style with thin base better enjoyed fresh than via delivery. Prob wouldn't get pizza from there again as a result.

[HibbyDave]

Peak at Hudsons Yard in NYC.
101st floor.
Expensive but amazing food and views!

I only posted this since someone else posted a place in Istanbul ( one of my fav cities)

[Scouse Hibee]

Cool Jade Chinese opposite the Zoo last night. Food was decent enough and service was great. Coffee machine was broken so only filter coffee available for our guests which wasn’t a massive problem. Both the wife and I chose our usual liqueur coffees to finish, my Brandy coffee and her Tia Maria one were probably the weakest in alcohol tasting liqueur coffees we have ever had.Also found the dining room quite dark and had to use torch on my phone to read the menu.
Overall ranking this place in my recent Chinese restaurant visits is :

1.Karen’s Unicorn
2. Chinese Manor House
3. Cool Jade

To have two pretty decent Chinese restaurants in Corstorphine is ideal.

[easty]

Cool Jade Chinese opposite the Zoo last night. Food was decent enough and service was great. Coffee machine was broken so only filter coffee available for our guests which wasn’t a massive problem. Both the wife and I chose our usual liqueur coffees to finish, my Brandy coffee and her Tia Maria one were probably the weakest in alcohol tasting liqueur coffees we have ever had.Also found the dining room quite dark and had to use torch on my phone to read the menu.
Overall ranking this place in my recent Chinese restaurant visits is :

1.Karen’s Unicorn
2. Chinese Manor House
3. Cool Jade

To have two pretty decent Chinese restaurants in Corstorphine is ideal.

I love the Manor House, been to Cool Jade twice (though both were a few years back), and wasn’t impressed enough to try it a third time.

[easty]

I’ve eaten at Gleneagles Town House and Gurkha Cafe in the last few days. Would recommend both.

Gleneagles Town House is lovely inside. I had the steak tartare and then the cod. Very very good.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Was at Rollo on Broughton Street last weekend. Brilliant as always (although not as good as the now closed Stockbridge one was unfortunately).

[Scouse Hibee]

Recently had lunch at Amber Rose on Rose Street, yes it’s pub food but it was very good and somewhere I would return.

[overdrive]

Cool Jade Chinese opposite the Zoo last night. Food was decent enough and service was great. Coffee machine was broken so only filter coffee available for our guests which wasn’t a massive problem. Both the wife and I chose our usual liqueur coffees to finish, my Brandy coffee and her Tia Maria one were probably the weakest in alcohol tasting liqueur coffees we have ever had.Also found the dining room quite dark and had to use torch on my phone to read the menu.
Overall ranking this place in my recent Chinese restaurant visits is :

1.Karen’s Unicorn
2. Chinese Manor House
3. Cool Jade

To have two pretty decent Chinese restaurants in Corstorphine is ideal.

Agree with first two. I got food poisoning from Cool Jade so it has put me off.

Not as fancy as those in your post but Wongs is also a good Corstorphine Chinese restaurant.

[mvteng]

Agree with first two. I got food poisoning from Cool Jade so it has put me off.

Not as fancy as those in your post but Wongs is also a good Corstorphine Chinese restaurant.

Wongs has changed hands , David & Rosa sold up during covid. Its now a shadow of its former self & I would avoid it.

[overdrive]

Off to The Walnut on Leith Walk tonight before the Proclaimers gig as an early birthday meal.

Looking forward to it. Lived round the corner from it for years but never actually went despite always fancying it.

[overdrive]

Wongs has changed hands , David & Rosa sold up during covid. Its now a shadow of its former self & I would avoid it.

That’s a shame. Not been since covid. It was excellent before.

[mvteng]

That’s a shame. Not been since covid. It was excellent before.

It was, not so much now

[HibbyAndy]

Recently had lunch at Amber Rose on Rose Street, yes it’s pub food but it was very good and somewhere I would return.

Love that place , Very cozy wee setup and lots of tv's for the world cup , Foods good , If i was being pernickety i prefer my bacon crispy rather than fatty but no big deal

[Oscar T Grouch]

Was in a wee Deli/Cafe in the Grassmarket called Pirlous and had an excellent lunch there. It is run by a Persian guy and the food has leanings toward Persian cuisine but has Scottish and middle Eastern influence too. I had the soup of the day which was a beautiful sweet potato and veg soup service with a slice of shop baked focaccia olive bread. I then had their Mykonos Halloumi sandwich, grilled halloumi with sliced and grilled courgette, fresh spinach and an amazing chilli jam. Also had a really good flat white coffee. They bake all their bread themselves and they are looking to get a sourdough focaccia on the go soon. Really nice people and great food, not open evenings to just the lunch and breakfast options but well worth a visit. Very reasonable pricing too for the area.

[Scouse Hibee]

Wongs has changed hands , David & Rosa sold up during covid. Its now a shadow of its former self & I would avoid it.

Has it? Haven’t been in for ages but always got a warm welcome from David and Rose and the food was good. My only complaint was it was often quiet with little atmosphere during the week.

[patch1875]

Dishoom again magic as usual

[patch1875]

Was in a wee Deli/Cafe in the Grassmarket called Pirlous and had an excellent lunch there. It is run by a Persian guy and the food has leanings toward Persian cuisine but has Scottish and middle Eastern influence too. I had the soup of the day which was a beautiful sweet potato and veg soup service with a slice of shop baked focaccia olive bread. I then had their Mykonos Halloumi sandwich, grilled halloumi with sliced and grilled courgette, fresh spinach and an amazing chilli jam. Also had a really good flat white coffee. They bake all their bread themselves and they are looking to get a sourdough focaccia on the go soon. Really nice people and great food, not open evenings to just the lunch and breakfast options but well worth a visit. Very reasonable pricing too for the area.

Sounds great

[HibbyDave]

Had lunch in The Newsroom after reading good reviews on here.
It was very good!

[Billy Whizz]

I’m shocked at some of the reviews of Cool Jade on here
Along with the Rendezvous, it’s my favourite Chinese, been many times for family birthdays etc

[mvteng]

Has it? Haven’t been in for ages but always got a warm welcome from David and Rose and the food was good. My only complaint was it was often quiet with little atmosphere during the week.

Yes.100% - they sold up during covid. Rosas cafe also sold

[Scouse Hibee]

Yes.100% - they sold up during covid. Rosas cafe also sold

Do you know if they have opened anything else since?

[mvteng]

Do you know if they have opened anything else since?

Not as far as I know. If I remember correctly it was retirement .

The head waitress is still the same .

Used to get takeaways from Wongs as well but it’s gone really downhill

[Billy Whizz]

Not as far as I know. If I remember correctly it was retirement .

The head waitress is still the same .

Used to get takeaways from Wongs as well but it’s gone really downhill
It’s the one I still use for take aways, the salt and chilli chicken wings are the best around

[LaMotta]

Cool Jade Chinese opposite the Zoo last night. Food was decent enough and service was great. Coffee machine was broken so only filter coffee available for our guests which wasn’t a massive problem. Both the wife and I chose our usual liqueur coffees to finish, my Brandy coffee and her Tia Maria one were probably the weakest in alcohol tasting liqueur coffees we have ever had.Also found the dining room quite dark and had to use torch on my phone to read the menu.
Overall ranking this place in my recent Chinese restaurant visits is :

1.Karen’s Unicorn
2. Chinese Manor House
3. Cool Jade

To have two pretty decent Chinese restaurants in Corstorphine is ideal.


I love the Manor House, been to Cool Jade twice (though both were a few years back), and wasn’t impressed enough to try it a third time.


Would say Karen's Unicorn is the best Chinese in Edinburgh right now. Kweilin on Dundas St is also up there. The Loon Fung used to be amazing but since it changed hands (last year I think) then it has gone way downhill, which is quite distressing given how good it was. :boo hoo:

The Chinese Manor house does an amazing salt and chilli duck dish, best Chinese in Corstorphine by a mile for me.

Each to their own but I can't believe people ever thought Wong's was a good Chinese.

[SiinDubai]

Visited west end brassiere which used to be Ryan’s at the west end.
good food, decent price, worth a visit.

[Scouse Hibee]

The Alchemist tonight for food and cocktails. Been before but not for food, a party of seven of us thoroughly enjoyed it, the food was better than I expected if I’m honest.

[Billy Whizz]

New Restautant/Bar opening at the front in South Queensferry called Thirty Knots. Not sure if it’s part of a chain. On the site where Harry Ramsdens used to be

[oldbutdim]

New Restautant/Bar opening at the front in South Queensferry called Thirty Knots. Not sure if it’s part of a chain. On the site where Harry Ramsdens used to be

It's part of Buzzworks, which has about 15 venues.
Bridge Inn at Linlithgow and Scotts at South Queensferry are two I've been to, both decent.

[hibsbollah]

Tempo Perso is another good option in the ‘mid priced authentic family Italian’ category in Bruntsfield. I had ravioli stuffed with artichokes, two others had the meatballs, including a round of beers and a coffee afterwards for under £60. Family run place, great service, there’s a lot of competition in the area but I’d go back without hesitation

[bingo70]

We went to The Jolly on Christmas Eve. Always think it’s a funny place as I’m never blown away by the food but always come away having really enjoyed myself. I should stress the food isn’t bad, I think I’ve just maybe ordered the wrong thing they’re the last few times and haven’t learnt my lesson.

I think the owner does a brilliant job of just making you feel really welcome and appreciated, we were clearly surrounded by regulars and people I know have gone there for years. I think it’s just a really good value, friendly restaurant with excellent service.

Looking forward to going back again.

[brianmc]

Heading to Gauchos for Hibs VIP hospitality offering pre match on Wednesday night.

I've never been there before...

Hopefully I'll have a positive review to post come Thursday morning.

[Newhaven]

We went to The Jolly on Christmas Eve. Always think it’s a funny place as I’m never blown away by the food but always come away having really enjoyed myself. I should stress the food isn’t bad, I think I’ve just maybe ordered the wrong thing they’re the last few times and haven’t learnt my lesson.

I think the owner does a brilliant job of just making you feel really welcome and appreciated, we were clearly surrounded by regulars and people I know have gone there for years. I think it’s just a really good value, friendly restaurant with excellent service.

Looking forward to going back again.

Best value restaraunt in Edinburgh for me

The lunch deal can’t be beaten. Viva Vito!!

[bingo70]

Best value restaraunt in Edinburgh for me

The lunch deal can’t be beaten. Viva Vito!!

Yeah, I went for the lunch deal once and couldn’t believe the value, was different class.

[Newhaven]

Yeah, I went for the lunch deal once and couldn’t believe the value, was different class.

4 x 3 course lunches and 3 drinks last week. Total bill £40 😎

[Scouse Hibee]

Dined at Vittoria on the Bridge tonight, first time in two years. It was tremendous both food and service.

[Newhaven]

Dined at Vittoria on the Bridge tonight, first time in two years. It was tremendous both food and service.

Hope you used the 20% off food with a hibs season ticket offer?

[Scouse Hibee]

Hope you used the 20% off food with a hibs season ticket offer?

Doh! No I didn’t, never even gave it a thought and neither did my laddie who was with me, we both have ST’s and completely forgot about the discount.

[Newhaven]

Doh! No I didn’t, never even gave it a thought and neither did my laddie who was with me, we both have ST’s and completely forgot about the discount.

You’ll know for next time. Use it all the time for a wee bit off 👍

[Frazerbob]

The Butchershop in Glasgow last night for the girlfriend's old man's 70th. Very good indeed. Menu was similar to Chop House but I found it far better, seemed cheaper and the staff much friendlier. Chateaubriand with hand cut chips, mac & cheese, garlic shrooms and green beans between 2 with starters (she had scallops) and pudding....£75 each, including tip. Neither of us were drinking so no wine, which definitely keeps the cost down. Highly recommended.

[HibbyDave]

Cadiz George St for lunch today amazing as always!

[monktonharp]

How interesting

[Paulie Walnuts]

The Butchershop in Glasgow last night for the girlfriend's old man's 70th. Very good indeed. Menu was similar to Chop House but I found it far better, seemed cheaper and the staff much friendlier. Chateaubriand with hand cut chips, mac & cheese, garlic shrooms and green beans between 2 with starters (she had scallops) and pudding....£75 each, including tip. Neither of us were drinking so no wine, which definitely keeps the cost down. Highly recommended.

Been meaning to try there for ages.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Went to gusto the other night.

50% off food all day Monday - Thursday throughout January and I think until 5pm on Friday if you sign up to be a ‘member’ on their website. Upon sign up you also get £10 credit to spend which can be spent at the same time.

As we’re doing dry January we got out with a total bill of £7 :greengrin

Although if im honest, it wasn’t that exciting. Still considering going back with the mrs signing up this time though at that price.

[grunt]

The news room is decent on Leith Street and very close to Waverley. Alternatively and just as close is The Guildford Arms if you like your real ales.
Went to the Newsroom, was very good if a tad pricey. Because we were eating they gave us table service and they were very attentive in looking after us. There was quiz night starting at 9pm so we left and continued drinking at the Black Bull which I hadn't been to for decades. Thanks for suggestion.

[Scouse Hibee]

Went to the Newsroom, was very good if a tad pricey. Because we were eating they gave us table service and they were very attentive in looking after us. There was quiz night starting at 9pm so we left and continued drinking at the Black Bull which I hadn't been to for decades. Thanks for suggestion.

👍

[lyonhibs]

Went to Guru curry house just off Tollcross last week. BYOB and as we were a group of 4 they had this lamb pilaf sharing platter thing. My god it was delicious but too much, in finest curry house tradition

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Booked into Mharsanta in Glasgow for their Burns Supper, £39.50pp for a three course meal with a drink each. Will update afterwards with how it was but heard good things about the place before


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[BroxburnHibee]

Went to Guru curry house just off Tollcross last week. BYOB and as we were a group of 4 they had this lamb pilaf sharing platter thing. My god it was delicious but too much, in finest curry house tradition

Any idea if this is the same people that ran the Guru on Dundee Terrace?

[Scouse Hibee]

Any idea if this is the same people that ran the Guru on Dundee Terrace?

Yes it is.

[Northernhibee]

Popped into Bundits for a casual lunch today. Very tasty, decent value, very happy.

[Frazerbob]

Popped into Bundits for a casual lunch today. Very tasty, decent value, very happy.

Good scran and nice people. Watch out for them on a certain TV show later this year……..

[Hibeewilly]

Just discovered this thread. For those of you looking for a good Chinese in Edinburgh Fusion Gourmet in Lady Lawson Street is excellent. My wife and I use it regularly......it's always full of Chinese as well which is a good sign....

[hibee_girl]

Tried Las Iguanas in George Street last night.

Enjoyed it, really good food, decent portions and reasonably priced.

Cocktails were good as well :greengrin

[Itsnoteasy]

Just discovered this thread. For those of you looking for a good Chinese in Edinburgh Fusion Gourmet in Lady Lawson Street is excellent. My wife and I use it regularly......it's always full of Chinese as well which is a good sign....

I worked in there when it was being renovated. Also worked in 2 other Chinese restaurants.
My exact words to the owner " I can't work in that kitchen " his reply " Every Chinese restaurant is like this"
It was minging.

[Santa Cruz]

I worked in there when it was being renovated. Also worked in 2 other Chinese restaurants.
My exact words to the owner " I can't work in that kitchen " his reply " Every Chinese restaurant is like this"
It was minging.

Made me laugh. Was thinking of some of the rank restaurants I've worked in. Nobody needs to worry, they closed years ago. The chefs had undiagnosed anger management issues :greengrin

[overdrive]

I worked in there when it was being renovated. Also worked in 2 other Chinese restaurants.
My exact words to the owner " I can't work in that kitchen " his reply " Every Chinese restaurant is like this"
It was minging.

To be fair, when I was a student I actively favoured kebab shops that had hygiene improvement order notices on the window. Without fail, they produced better tasting food :greengrin

[Pedantic_Hibee]

Back to Fazenda on Saturday. Salivating already.

[Scouse Hibee]

Back to Fazenda on Saturday. Salivating already.

Going in February for the first time.

[overdrive]

Back to Fazenda on Saturday. Salivating already.

The only time I’ve been was the week before the first lockdown. I loved the salad/side buffet but I’ve heard they don’t do that anymore since covid. It would be interesting to hear what it’s like now.

We went to an independent local place that had the same idea in Thailand. The meat was incredible and really made us fancy going back to Fazenda.

We got a lot of restaurant vouchers as wedding presents so we’re using one of them after the match on Saturday to go to Côte on Frederick Street. Neither of us have been before. Looking forward to it

[patch1875]

Thanks for the Gusto tip off there shortly

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

To be fair, when I was a student I actively favoured kebab shops that had hygiene improvement order notices on the window. Without fail, they produced better tasting food :greengrin

I’d go even further than this - any take away in more working class areas (Pilton, Granton, Wester Hailes) will be far better than the best takeaway in places like Morningside etc. I live by this “fact”


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[Itsnoteasy]

Going in February for the first time.

Went pre covid. It's was excellent.

[Itsnoteasy]

Went to Berties this week. Service was unbelievable, less than 5 minutes after order the food was on the table. Fish & chips for 5. Disappointed in the size of the battered fish. Son got the breaded haddock & it was 25% larger than mine. Also £15 & £7.50 £or a deep fried mars bar, bit steep.Lucky I bought the 50% of voucher.
Wouldn't rush back.

[speedy_gonzales]

I’d go even further than this - any take away in more working class areas (Pilton, Granton, Wester Hailes) will be far better than the best takeaway in places like Morningside etc. I live by this “fact”

As with every rule, there are exceptions, but this is pretty much something I've been banging on about for years.
In general, I'm not a massive Chinese takeaway fan (prefer Indian) but my nearest is now Salt Chilli at Oxgangs Broadway. Been using it for 18 months now and it's better than any Chinese I had in the Corstorphine area.

[hibsbollah]

Byron burger on the Royal Mile for the young teams birthday. I wasn’t expecting much since the whole chain is in administration/receivership/some sort of trouble. And you definitely felt the place was on its last legs. Quality of the whole gourmet burger/wings/various fries/greens was mixed and despite there being about 20 desserts on the menu all they had was ice cream and smoothies. January in the restaurant sector in the current climate, a few days before pay day notwithstanding , it was also almost empty.

[Mr Grieves]

I was at the salt horse on Blackfriars street last night and had a decent burger, massive portion of Cajun chips and a couple of chicken wings for around £14. Good selection of beer too

[Pedantic_Hibee]

The only time I’ve been was the week before the first lockdown. I loved the salad/side buffet but I’ve heard they don’t do that anymore since covid. It would be interesting to hear what it’s like now.

We went to an independent local place that had the same idea in Thailand. The meat was incredible and really made us fancy going back to Fazenda.

We got a lot of restaurant vouchers as wedding presents so we’re using one of them after the match on Saturday to go to Côte on Frederick Street. Neither of us have been before. Looking forward to it

Salad/side cart is still there, although we didn’t threaten it as we just sat and munched our way through the sides and the endless meat. Absolutely fantastic once again, can’t wait to go back.

[hibee_girl]

I was at Anna Thai in Portobello tonight, it’s closing down next month which is a real shame as it’s so nice.

It’s always been reasonably priced but they are doing 20% off food right now so even better.

[Scouse Hibee]

Salad/side cart is still there, although we didn’t threaten it as we just sat and munched our way through the sides and the endless meat. Absolutely fantastic once again, can’t wait to go back.

Just back, our first time there tonight. Absolutely fantastic, would highly recommend, there was not one meat I was disappointed with, the salad and side cart was also far better than I expected. Overall a 10/10 from me.

[J-C]

I was at Anna Thai in Portobello tonight, it’s closing down next month which is a real shame as it’s so nice.

It’s always been reasonably priced but they are doing 20% off food right now so even better.

A few in Porty closing, Tasty is another, cash only places so are losing punters who don't really carry cash nowadays.

[Tyler Durden]

A few in Porty closing, Tasty is another, cash only places so are losing punters who don't really carry cash nowadays.

I don’t think that is a reason for them closing. They could easily get a card reader. I never carry cash but I go to an ATM when I need to for my local Chinese.

[J-C]

I don’t think that is a reason for them closing. They could easily get a card reader. I never carry cash but I go to an ATM when I need to for my local Chinese.

Less and less people go to the takeaways and order online, nearly every Chinese in Porty take cash only and TBH the majority aren't very good. I think the cash only thing is a tax scam.

[WeeRussell]

Just back, our first time there tonight. Absolutely fantastic, would highly recommend, there was not one meat I was disappointed with, the salad and side cart was also far better than I expected. Overall a 10/10 from me.

Was in Fazenda for the first time late November and thought it was brilliant. Obviously not cheap but a real quality feed.

I’d had a few pints so didn’t really notice at the time, but it sounds like the sides (including the nice fries we had) are thrown-in like the salad bar?

Definitely keen to return soon.

[overdrive]

Was in Fazenda for the first time late November and thought it was brilliant. Obviously not cheap but a real quality feed.

I’d had a few pints so didn’t really notice at the time, but it sounds like the sides (including the nice fries we had) are thrown-in like the salad bar?

Definitely keen to return soon.

They are.

This could go on the pet peeves thread but it is a real bugbear of mine when sides aren't included with a steak. Piece of nonsense when you have to add on the chips and sauce, etc.

[Tyler Durden]

Less and less people go to the takeaways and order online, nearly every Chinese in Porty take cash only and TBH the majority aren't very good. I think the cash only thing is a tax scam.

Yes agreed.

I replied as you suggested that takeaways were losing business as people don’t carry cash. It’s not the case is it? As you say people either order online. Or they go in person and pay cash. Nobody is being put off buying a takeaway due to cash only policies.

If you are looking for a decent Chinese, not too far from Porty high street, I’d recommend the Canton Cuisine at Duddingston. Cash only though 😜 👍🏻

[Stairway 2 7]

Yes agreed.

I replied as you suggested that takeaways were losing business as people don’t carry cash. It’s not the case is it? As you say people either order online. Or they go in person and pay cash. Nobody is being put off buying a takeaway due to cash only policies.

If you are looking for a decent Chinese, not too far from Porty high street, I’d recommend the Canton Cuisine at Duddingston. Cash only though 😜 👍🏻

I've no went into shops and a boozer because they only took cash, not used cash in years. But then again for take aways as you say I would probably go online

[BarneyBreslin]

Mother India last night for the 1st time since covid. As good as ever, noticeable hike in prices but that's par for the course in the restaurant industry. 6 dishes between 3 was plenty, portions may look a bit stingey on first glance but there was a fair bit of eating in them. Only just managed to clear the plates. 2 rice, 1 nan and 3 soft drinks, just under 70 bucks.

[J-C]

Yes agreed.

I replied as you suggested that takeaways were losing business as people don’t carry cash. It’s not the case is it? As you say people either order online. Or they go in person and pay cash. Nobody is being put off buying a takeaway due to cash only policies.

If you are looking for a decent Chinese, not too far from Porty high street, I’d recommend the Canton Cuisine at Duddingston. Cash only though 😜 👍🏻

It's 2 mins from my door and is decent, as you say cash only though, which doesn't bother me.

[overdrive]

Mother India last night for the 1st time since covid. As good as ever, noticeable hike in prices but that's par for the course in the restaurant industry. 6 dishes between 3 was plenty, portions may look a bit stingey on first glance but there was a fair bit of eating in them. Only just managed to clear the plates. 2 rice, 1 nan and 3 soft drinks, just under 70 bucks.

I love there (the ones in Glasgow are good too).

My mates had organised to go there on my stag do for my first marriage and had negotiated an amazing deal. Food was a certain amount per head (can’t remember what it actually was but it wasn’t ridiculous) and they just kept bringing stuff until we said stop.

[Scouse Hibee]

Can anyone recommend a good Mexican restaurant?

[Stairway 2 7]

Can anyone recommend a good Mexican restaurant?

El cartel is great. There is one at Teviot Llace and one just off the High Street

[Scouse Hibee]

El cartel is great. There is one at Teviot Llace and one just off the High Street

👍

[pollution]

Can anyone recommend a good Mexican restaurant?


That is an oxymoron !

[Billy Whizz]

Can anyone recommend a good Mexican restaurant?

Mexican is one of my favourite types of food
Viva Mexico on Cockburn St, and Miros Cantina on Rose St, have been restaurants I’ve visited regularly, and never been disappointed

There’s a new Street Food area opening up
In the Omni Centre on 25th Feb. Seating for 500 inside and outside
Might be worth checking what they are offering

[Pretty Boy]

Not a meal but I was at a cocktail tasting at Summerhall Drinks Lab in the old Royal (shortened name for Richard) Vet building a couple of weeks ago.

Would heartily recommend. We were given vouchers as a wedding present and the Tiki tasting took our fancy. 2 full size cocktails that you mix yourself and 3 half size prepared for you. All the drinks are explained and then the history of Tiki drinks culture and the wider story if the culture(s) is spoken about why you are drinking. The guys who ran it were great.

They do all sorts of tastings with various themes and formats. I'll definitely be going again (albeit I probably won't bookend 5 lethally strong cocktails with numerous pints next time).

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

(albeit I probably won't bookend 5 lethally strong cocktails with numerous pints next time).

Bull****, of course you will


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[speedy_gonzales]

Not a meal but I was at a cocktail tasting at Summerhall Drinks Lab in the old Royal (shortened name for Richard) Vet building a couple of weeks ago.

Would heartily recommend. We were given vouchers as a wedding present and the Tiki tasting took our fancy. 2 full size cocktails that you mix yourself and 3 half size prepared for you. All the drinks are explained and then the history of Tiki drinks culture and the wider story if the culture(s) is spoken about why you are drinking. The guys who ran it were great.

They do all sorts of tastings with various themes and formats. I'll definitely be going again (albeit I probably won't bookend 5 lethally strong cocktails with numerous pints next time).

Would also highly recommend their rum & Donuts evenings 👍🏻

[Peanut Shaz]

Was at the Little Chartroom on Sunday. Been meaning to go for a while and finally got there thanks to a generous voucher for Christmas. Wasn't disappointed, food was excellent along with the wine pairing. Great service as well. Not cheap but felt it was value for money.

[hibsbollah]

Can anyone recommend a good Mexican restaurant?

Bodega on Leith Walk. Specialises in tacos, but the Buffalo chicken wings were really really good too. They know how to make a margarita as well.

El cartel I was disappointed with, don’t like their guacamole at all.

[overdrive]

Bodega on Leith Walk. Specialises in tacos, but the Buffalo chicken wings were really really good too. They know how to make a margarita as well.

El cartel I was disappointed with, don’t like their guacamole at all.

Another vote for Bodega. It is one of our favourite places. Going on Saturday after the game. Their black bean dip is awesome.

I would say it is more Mexican-fusion though. They do BYOB as well.

[Scouse Hibee]

Mexican is one of my favourite types of food
Viva Mexico on Cockburn St, and Miros Cantina on Rose St, have been restaurants I’ve visited regularly, and never been disappointed

There’s a new Street Food area opening up
In the Omni Centre on 25th Feb. Seating for 500 inside and outside
Might be worth checking what they are offering

Miro’s Cantina has been my go to but been told since it changed hands it’s rubbish.

[Scouse Hibee]

Mexican is one of my favourite types of food
Viva Mexico on Cockburn St, and Miros Cantina on Rose St, have been restaurants I’ve visited regularly, and never been disappointed

There’s a new Street Food area opening up
In the Omni Centre on 25th Feb. Seating for 500 inside and outside
Might be worth checking what they are offering

Cheers

[Santa Cruz]

Bread Meats Bread have a good lunch offer. Choice of burger, regular or sweet potato fries and a largish soft drink for £11. Thought it was a bit more of a treat, a change from a MacDonalds and at the same time not too pricey for families who may be working with tighter budgets with the school hols always adding to spending more money than you might on an average week.

[danhibees1875]

Bread Meats Bread have a good lunch offer. Choice of burger, regular or sweet potato fries and a largish soft drink for £11. Thought it was a bit more of a treat, a change from a MacDonalds and at the same time not too pricey for families who may be working with tighter budgets with the school hols always adding to spending more money than you might on an average week.

I'd recommend their sunshine on beef. Mostly for the taste, but it's also a fun thing to say. :greengrin

They need to bring back their tater tots though!

[Billy Whizz]

Miro’s Cantina has been my go to but been told since it changed hands it’s rubbish.

Didn’t know it had changed hands

[Santa Cruz]

Not a meal but I was at a cocktail tasting at Summerhall Drinks Lab in the old Royal (shortened name for Richard) Vet building a couple of weeks ago.

Would heartily recommend. We were given vouchers as a wedding present and the Tiki tasting took our fancy. 2 full size cocktails that you mix yourself and 3 half size prepared for you. All the drinks are explained and then the history of Tiki drinks culture and the wider story if the culture(s) is spoken about why you are drinking. The guys who ran it were great.

They do all sorts of tastings with various themes and formats. I'll definitely be going again (albeit I probably won't bookend 5 lethally strong cocktails with numerous pints next time).

I've noticed offers for this place on Itison. I'm not a fan of cocktails and anyone who's in a round on a night out who decides to order one :greengrin

[mvteng]

Bodega on Leith Walk. Specialises in tacos, but the Buffalo chicken wings were really really good too. They know how to make a margarita as well.

El cartel I was disappointed with, don’t like their guacamole at all.

Sort of agree with this. I really like El Cartel , but Bodegas a step up.

(But I do think El Cartels Margaritas are better)

[Paulie Walnuts]

Can anyone recommend a good Mexican restaurant?

El Cartel by a mile imo. Been to Bodega and think El Cartel is better

[Frazerbob]

Bundits of Leith closed down. They're opening a concession in the new street food area at The Omni though.

[easty]

Bundits of Leith closed down. They're opening a concession in the new street food area at The Omni though.

I’ve been meaning to go there for absolutely ages. Follow them on Instagram and the food always looks great.

[O'Rourke3]

Was at the Little Chartroom on Sunday. Been meaning to go for a while and finally got there thanks to a generous voucher for Christmas. Wasn't disappointed, food was excellent along with the wine pairing. Great service as well. Not cheap but felt it was value for money.Going there this Sunday. Looking forward to the occasion.

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[Mr Grieves]

Bundits of Leith closed down. They're opening a concession in the new street food area at The Omni though.I've had a takeaway from there and it was decent, no idea if the place got decent crowds in though. That site has always been a weird one and nobody seems to have made a long term success of it.

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[Santa Cruz]

I've had a takeaway from there and it was decent, no idea if the place got decent crowds in though. That site has always been a weird one and nobody seems to have made a long term success of it.

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Was it the old Constitution Bar?

[Mr Grieves]

Was it the old Constitution Bar?Yes, the fly half after that. Before it was bar java and maybe a few other incarnations. Nobody's managed to give it the longevity of the other pubs down there

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[Santa Cruz]

Yes, the fly half after that. Before it was bar java and maybe a few other incarnations. Nobody's managed to give it the longevity of the other pubs down there

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Haven't been for years but we used to go during the day at weekends and it was quite popular. Quiet through the week so maybe the weekend business wasn't enough to cover the midweek losses.

[Frazerbob]

Yes, the fly half after that. Before it was bar java and maybe a few other incarnations. Nobody's managed to give it the longevity of the other pubs down there

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It's a very big unit, over 2 floors as well. Energy costs alone must be huge.

[overdrive]

Bodega was excellent on Saturday.

Black bean dip to start. Then 4 pairs of tacos between us: buffalo chicken, baja fish (it used to be cod but they seem to be using a different white fish now), tempura prawn and the lamb croquette special.

[hibsbollah]

Bodega was excellent on Saturday.

Black bean dip to start. Then 4 pairs of tacos between us: buffalo chicken, baja fish (it used to be cod but they seem to be using a different white fish now), tempura prawn and the lamb croquette special.

Their tempura prawns are absolutely different class.

[easty]

Went to La Casa in Dalry for the first time on Friday night and really enjoyed the food and wine. I’ll be back.

[Pretty Boy]

Went to La Casa in Dalry for the first time on Friday night and really enjoyed the food and wine. I’ll be back.

I go to the one on Leith Walk fairly often.

Consistently decent and handy for a scran after a Hibs game too.

[Bridge hibs]

Is Los Argentinos in Preston St any good guys ?

[grunt]

Is Los Argentinos in Preston St any good guys ?

Had a truly great meal there pre Covid.

[Speedy]

Went to La Casa in Dalry for the first time on Friday night and really enjoyed the food and wine. I’ll be back.

La Sal is worth a try

[Bridge hibs]

Had a truly great meal there pre Covid.

Nice one, cheers mate, pass it by near daily/nightly and always seems busy.

[Pretty Boy]

La Sal is worth a try

Is it good?

Same owners as Giuliano's.

[hibee_girl]

Is it good?

Same owners as Giuliano's.

It’s really good. I’ve been a few times and never had a bad dish there.

[hibee_girl]

Was at ****et Pavillion on Friday night, really enjoyed it. Their pre theatre menu is brilliant value.

[WeeRussell]

They are.

This could go on the pet peeves thread but it is a real bugbear of mine when sides aren't included with a steak. Piece of nonsense when you have to add on the chips and sauce, etc.

I want to go again even more now 😁

On the Mexican chat - was years ago I was there but I liked topalabamba on Lothian road. Probably more so than El Cartel and the one at St Andrew square whose names escapes me.

[Scouse Hibee]

Went to Rubab on Shandwick place last night, the service and food were tremendous. The tandoori mixed grill was probably the best one I have ever had. It was called Rubab when we booked it but is currently undergoing a name change.

[Hibby Bairn]

At Dine this afternoon in Grindlay Street. An "Itison Sunday".

Fantastic food and service. Will definitely be going back for full menu.

[MountcastleHibs]

Fabios Restaurant on Glasgow Road, Corstorphine to close and become a Domino’s. Not a place I frequent but plenty of locals on local FB page upset by this news.

https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinburgh-news/edinburgh-family-restaurant-announces-sudden-26410477?fbclid=IwAR3usz_M6mlQL-FXpCTUsGRIzDUDC0IrR0PKGzh193LINjBceCTbH61psc0

Seems like it’s finally shutting.

[heretoday]

Anyone recommend decent restaurants in Glasgow? Midweek visit next week. Prefer Italian or Chinese but any good place.

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Anyone recommend decent restaurants in Glasgow? Midweek visit next week. Prefer Italian or Chinese but any good place.

DiMaggios is good but it’s a chain so up to you if that suits your needs or not. Not Chinese but Sapporo Teppanyaki on Ingram Street is unbelievable, pricey but I’d say worth it. Mharsanta on Bell Street, Moskito on Bath Street, Green Gates in the Merchant City all worth a mention too.


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[JeMeSouviens]

Anyone recommend decent restaurants in Glasgow? Midweek visit next week. Prefer Italian or Chinese but any good place.

https://www.santaluciaglasgow.com is pretty good.

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

https://www.santaluciaglasgow.com is pretty good.

Never tried there, had a wee look and it does looks braw. Will give it a try at some point [emoji106]


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[Santa Cruz]

Anyone recommend decent restaurants in Glasgow? Midweek visit next week. Prefer Italian or Chinese but any good place.

Good Italian in Hope Street, sorry can't remember the name, few years since I was there. It's close to Central Station, very busy.