I'm booked in for dinner on Monday night. Only heard good things but never tried it.Quote:
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I'm booked in for dinner on Monday night. Only heard good things but never tried it.Quote:
Originally Posted by matty_f
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Busy week ahead food wise
Wednesday - Britannia Spice
Thursday- Wongs
Friday - Vittoria
Love this time of year 😀
I have to say I'm not a big fan, don't get me wrong it's ok but by no means great. The boathouse just next to it is a very good fish restaurant and the Italian la Barca at the other end of the high street nearest the rail bridge does lovely food although the decor is a bit dated.Quote:
Originally Posted by Just Jimmy
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Originally Posted by Just Jimmy
the food in the restaurant area was decent the few times i've been..the bar food is very average (at best!)...
No complaints about the breakfasts, good portion size, good quality sausages, black pudding and haggis etc, all copies nicely and service was really friendly as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Just Jimmy
They get a bonus point for having Belle and Sebastian playing on their playlist.
Would definitely go back.
Great review. We are booked in for xmas day. Years since I've been. Looking forward to itQuote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee
12 of us at Vittoria on the walk tonight, lovely meal and great service :aok:
I was at Thai Orchid near the castle during the week. Excellent. My favourite in Edinburgh.
So Orroco Pier. Food was good if over priced. Service was ok just not anything special. Restaurant is nice inside and the setting makes up for a lot of the other flaws. Pleasant enough but i don't think I would rush back. Could be so much more.
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Milano (Lothian Road) - great pizza and only 5.95 at lunch
Beer & Skittles (Elm Row) - ok, would eat there again if I'm there but wouldn't go specifically for food
St Vincent (Stockbridge) - Great burger, really enjoyed it
Britannia Spice last night, food was okay service was appalling considering there were only four tables occupied. We were seated at 6pm (six of us) the wait for our starters, we got them at 7.30 was ridiculous. Coupled with the reluctance to first take a drink order and then replenishment was only if you called the waiter if you could find him! Left at 9pm after 2 courses,won't return I'm afraid.
Britannia Spice has been going downhill for years imo.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee
Used to be a more than decent Indian but food and service have declined pretty rapidly in the last 2 or 3 years. Last went about a year ago and wouldn't return.
We ended up eating in Prezzo on North Bridge tonight before the ballet surprising thought it was excellent for a chain would say a step up from Pizza Express.
Well, thanks to the favourable reviews here, I popped in to the Eastern Pavilion tonight. I have to be honest and say out of the 4 Curry houses that I've been to in Corstorphine it isn't in the top 3. Service was good but the food just didn't do it for me. The Narikeli Gosht was OK, but the chicken chasni was poor, the Bombay aloo was bland and the tarka dall was the worst I've ever experienced in ANY Indian cuisine restaurant. Even the mushroom rice was oily, if you can't get the rice right then there's no hope.
Think I'll stick to Abidas or the Spice Lounge in the near future.
Excellent! Glad you enjoyed mate.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee
North Bridge Brasserie (Scotsman Hotel on North Bridge) for dinner on Thursday evening.
I've eaten there before on several occasions and always enjoyed it but this was the first time in a while. I had expected to just pick from the a la carte menu but they have introduced their own tasting menu,so we gave that a shot. It was great - well-balanced, good presentation and bags of flavour.
I think we had seven courses for £39 each. As tasting menus go, that's very reasonable. Somewhere like Tom Kitchin does an exquisite tasting menu but at a much higher price. This felt like a bit of a steal - not Michelin but still very good.
There isn't the choice of accompanying wines but that wasn't the end of the world. The wine menu is broad,with lots of options.
Final plus is the surroundings. I remember being inside the building when it was the actual 'The Scotsman'. Thankfully they've kept the opulence.
The bar (for pre-dinner drinks) and the restaurant are decent enough,but the detail of the building overall is magnificent. A trip to the toilet involves descending a fine marble staircase that's probably unrivaled in Edinburgh!!
Not going to give the full review as I'm a lazy ******* that way 😁, but I was recently at the much acclaimed Scran & Scallie in Stockbridge for a lunch. Can't rate it highly enough, great atmosphere, excellent staff, reasonable pricing and the food was amazing. Went for their Christmas menu and was very impressed. Will be back in the new year.
The tower restaurant on the top floor at the museum is also well worth a go. A great place to take any guests you have who aren't too familiar with Edinburgh. Great views of the castle, an all round classy establishment and the food is top notch, 9/10.
Eastern Pavilion again on Hogmanay following my previous good visit. Delighted to say it didn't disappoint and the group who went with my recommendation all had a great night.
Anyone been to Dishoom, the new restaurant opened up in St Andrews square?
Anyone been to Dishoom yet? We're booked for the end of the month.
Went for lunch today. It was good. It isn't really curry if that's what you are expecting though. More small plates and items from the grill with like 3(?) curries on the menu.Quote:
Originally Posted by patch1875
Went to the Corstorphine Inn for a couple of pints and some pub grub and was very impressed with the standard of the food. A la carte it most certainly isn't, but for a pub it was far better than some restaurants I've been to. If you're in the area and want a cheap eat, look no further.
La Fav pre match tonight, pizza and a pint (or two) perfect start to a Friday evening :greengrin
Renroc, Montgomery Street pre match tonight for food n pints. Always a good option.
The antiquary in stockbridge last night was really good. Pheasant Balmoral was class (and £12), a few drinks with some live folk music and generally quite a nice place/atmosphere. I'd highly recommend it.
After a busy afternoon in town found ourselves at Haymarket so decided to pop into Platform 5 for pub grub and a few drinks. Never again until they sort out the fruit flies!
Hit a couple of places over the last week.
Cail Bruich in Glasgow, on Great Western Road was lovely. Service was incredibly attentive. We had their tasting menu, portions were probably too big. Couldn't fault the food in the slightest though. The fish courses were delicious and the steak main was as tender as you would want.
Back to Cafe Marlayne on Antigua Street, top of the Walk, before the game last night. Been there before, Couldn't recommend it highly enough. I can't think of anywhere as easy for ER yet just as nice and tasty.:agree:
It's not Edinburgh but we tried the hot flame buffet in Livingston centre and I was impressed.
Some of the Italian dishes looked as if they were there to make up the numbers but all the Chinese, Indian and Mexican ones were pretty good quality. Lovely chicken.
I never had time to try any of the Teppanyaki, carvery or Tandoori stuff but I will next time as it looks like that's where a lot of the effort was concentrated on.
Even the fussiest family of four can stuff their face and have drinks refilled for just over forty quid. Not bad.
Couple of drinks then went to a Room in Leith last night. Superb meal and good value, 2 courses for just over 20 quid. Nice atmosphere, good service, will definitely be going back. Great little boozers around there as well.
Had possibly the worst breakfast ive ever had in there. Crap sausages and couldve smashed the wibdow with the tattie scone. Does seem popular but would not try it again.Quote:
Originally Posted by EdinCapitals
A few recently over the festive period......
Eastern Pavilion on Xmas day - Great food, friendly service and not over-charging cos it was xmas. Loved it
Shebeen (Morrison Street) - Food was average. Best thing was the staff who were always happy to help and explain all things South African
Caley Picture House - Same golden coloured food delivered in all Witherspoons. Fills a hole, is all i can say but then again so does cement
Origano (Leith Walk) - Couldn't get in usual haunts before DU game on Friday so tried here. Will def be back. Pizzas come in sizes 11, 14 and 16 inches so great for sharing. Good food and nice atmosphere followed by a lovely destruction of the Arabs.
Next on my radar is Purslane. With my job I often have high end guests looking to try the top places in Edinburgh. This place keeps coming up when we tour together. Very wealthy family recently who owned property all over the world described it as their favourite restaurant anywhere. High praise.
Purslane is very nice!Quote:
Originally Posted by jodjam
Origano is on my list to try - I've heard good things about their pizzas.
There is a Portuguese opened up near the commonwealth pool - menu looks the same as a previous Portuguese by fountain park that closed down a while back (tugos amor) which I used to like. Anyone been/know if it's the same people under a new name?
Grain Store for lunch today. £14 two course. Food at its best. Great service. Can't wait to go back.
You've certainly been getting about eateries recently, new year resolution?Quote:
Originally Posted by jodjam
I would recommend Michael Neave just off the high street. 3 course lunch for just under a tenner but superb. Need to book well ahead though.
Did you have long to wait on Monday after I got my tickets online?
Lioness of leith last night. First time eating there since left disappointed when first opened. It was excellent. Had the beef shin pie which was a good size and absolutely rammed with meat. Will he going back asap to try a few of the other dishes.
The most uncomfortable seats I have ever sat on. A job lot from a church hall who were chucking them out due to their age?Quote:
Originally Posted by adhibs
Had an alright seat last night, although a wee bit low for the table. Maybe got relatively lucky compared with yourself.Quote:
Originally Posted by ACLeith
Just quiet work wise so managing to get out a lot. Into town today for beers but no restaurant planned. Didn't wait much longer on Monday. In total was just over 2 hours.Quote:
Originally Posted by ACLeith
The Auld Hundred on Rose st, had their signature steak pie. Portion was plentiful and the steak pie was excellent. Will be back.
Angels Share, West End. Nice surroundings but not much bang for your buck.
It's a shame the pubs aren't a bit better.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tory Hibby
Off to Monteiths in the Royal Mile in a few weeks. Seems to have had mixed reviews.
Never been but always been somewhere I intended to try - be good to hear your thoughts.Quote:
Originally Posted by johnbc70
It's decent without being brilliant. Owned by the same people that have Sygn, the West Room and the 2 Chop Houses. Not tried the Chop House on Market Street yet but the one on Constitution Street is excellent.Quote:
Originally Posted by johnbc70
We had our works xmas meal in Chop House Market St early Dec & it was spot on.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
Michael has another restaurant in Jeffrey Street, steak and seafood, great lunchtime deals too, food is excellentQuote:
Originally Posted by ACLeith
Review in the Sunday Herald yesterdayQuote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/1...burgh/?ref=arc
well I'll not be rushing to go there then!Quote:
Originally Posted by Golden Fleece
Oooft she doesn't hold back.Quote:
Originally Posted by Golden Fleece
Given the attitude of the manager there I can't help but be quite pleased the review is so awful.
Pretty poor review though having listened to some of the guff spouted by food critics over the years in other establishments that I have subsequently enjoyed I won't totally write it off.Quote:
Originally Posted by easty
Was at pizzaria 1926 last night and it was excellent. Probably the best pizza ive had outside naples. The deep fried sharing platter starter was realy good as well. Plenty sea food involved but the pasta ball with a little cream and peas was the higlight of that.
Where is it?Quote:
Originally Posted by adhibs
Dalry road. Think its same people as locandi di gusti who have itQuote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee
Ah right,okay thanks.Quote:
Originally Posted by adhibs
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This reviewer had 3x 9 or 10 star reviews in a row followed by that one.
Heading out shopping with then wife and kids in a couple of weeks. Where's a good central place in Edinburgh for family lunch? Can't be a Witherspoon's apparently! Was think of Jamie's Italian but heard mixed review. Nothing too fancy for the kids but any advice for places to would be greatly appreciate.
Vittoria on the BridgeQuote:
Originally Posted by LustForLeith
Byron Burger place on Lothian Road
Ask Italian Shandwick Place
Hard Rock George Street
TGI Fridays Castle Street
Filling Station Rose Street
All kid friendly
Cheers mate.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee
No been to Vitrorias for ages, might give it a try.
You might like Bread Meets Bread on Lothian Rd, good food and kid friendly. I like the Hard Rock, but prices are mentalQuote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee
In addition to the other recommendations, there's a new place on the High Street, BubbaQ's, burger and rib place, reasonably priced and decent food.Quote:
Originally Posted by LustForLeith
I want to try that place.Quote:
Originally Posted by adhibs
Locandi de Gusti is one of my fave restaurants and they had a Facebook post about the place so I assume they're related - makes sense with ldg being Italian but not a pizza sort of place.
What was the price like? Pretty reasonable?
I'd heard about BubbaQ's as well, wasn't too sure if it was connected to Bubba Gumps.Quote:
Originally Posted by speedy_gonzales
It was very reasonable. 2 pizzas, the previously mentioned starter which was a good size, half pint and 0.25l carafe of wine for under £30.Quote:
Originally Posted by danhibees1875
Doubt it'll be long before i visit again.
I quite like Quattro Zero in Queensferry Street next to Zizzis. Always good value imo and good service. And good for unfussy meal with kids/family.Quote:
Originally Posted by LustForLeith
Cabbages & Condoms in Bangkok last night. Food was very good!
Not rubbery at all?Quote:
Originally Posted by easty
Tried Origano last week. Nice pizzas and friendly service but not as good as La Favorita in my opinion. Also you could hardly read the menus it was so dark.
We attempted to go to Dishoom on Saturday, we had no booking as you have to have a party of 6+ turned up at 6.45 to be told it would be a 2 hour + wait and we couldn't Go into the bar as it was packed!
went over opposite to Zest pretty standard stuff but a decent curry.
Heading to Philadelphia and New York later on in the year and wondering if anyone has recommendations for places to go. Been to New York before but not for ages, thinking of trying Dead Rabbits as I’ve heard great things about it
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Originally Posted by LustForLeith
The Dead Rabbit is great, just been voted best bar in the world, great food and drink ( pricey ) but always busy, get there early, see you there in July
I'm pleased to hear one of the rejected names for the Time for Heroes DVD has been put to good use. :aok:Quote:
Originally Posted by easty
Was at a wedding in the Dunblane Hydro over the weekend just gone and we had two cracking meals whilst there.
1) India Gate, just down from the hotel - we had an excellent meal in here and it was good value for money. Would definitely recommend it! Apparently, they also have branches in Stirling and Alloa?
2) The Kailyard - well deserving of its reputation. Food was impeccable!
Is it still Nick Nairn at The Kailyard? I was there about 3 years back and wasn't that impressed tbh. Lovely setting but service was pretty slow and the food was bordering on cold when served. Could have just been an off night I suppose.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sylar
It is still Nick Nairn, aye.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
Definitely no issues when we were there - superb service, and despite being a busy evening service, the food was really good!
The lunch deal in Quattro Zero is great value for money. Think it's £6 for a starter and main off the top of my head. Not sure if it's just weekdays though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tory Hibby
Has anyone been into the barrel house along at jocks lodge? Every time I pass it looks quite good.
Where would be a good place for a group of around 17 guys for dinner on a stag day? Not an overly loud group, just decent quality for a decent price. Beers and such like?
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La Favorita on Leith Walk will give you the private room and look after you. PM me if you want a set deal set up with food and beer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Just Jimmy
Might be too late depending on when it is but Bodega on Elm Row is 20 person capacity so you could book the whole place and is BYOB.Quote:
Originally Posted by Just Jimmy
Thanks. Ill speak to the boys and find out and get back to you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee
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Was in there last November after enjoying it on my first visit to Bangkok over 5 years ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by easty
We were in Bangkok for a few nights & Cambodia for over 2 weeks and this was the most expensive and worst meal we had, thought it had gone really downhill from our first visit.
The Caley Picture House formerly a cinema and club. This I mention as Wetherspoons, for all their faults, have done a stunning job on it. It's in the Hollywood style but it still has the old lift and the gallery where I used to watch Clint Eastwood shooting 'em up.
Food is usual Wetherspoons fare and ale a pound cheaper than anywhere else. But they can do that.
Maybe you just caught it on a bad night. It's definitely one of the more expensive meals I've had over here, but the food was really good.Quote:
Originally Posted by YehButNoBut
Yeh you maybe right, it was a wet night so we had to sit inside, the Tom Yum soup was far too salty and the waitress was over keen to take away plates from the table, even before we had finished the food on them.Quote:
Originally Posted by easty
Still like the restaurant and it's for a great cause.
Had some better food at the Chatuchak weekend market at a fraction of the price.
Anyone been to Tuk Tuk on Leven St.
Booked it for next week
Yeah group of us went, great night as it served it's purpose for a get together with BYOB. The food was passable without being spectacular,you get what you pay for really it's not expensive so not top end. I would only go there again in a group for a cheap piss up with food.Quote:
Originally Posted by BroxburnHibee
It's quite good but once you've been to mother India there's no comparrisonQuote:
Originally Posted by BroxburnHibee
Agree with this.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fuzzywuzzy
Tuk Tuk is decent enough but Mother India is absolutely superb. Only downside it is so busy it can sometimes feel a wee bit rushed.
Thanks for the recommendation I will definitely try it sometime. Tuk Tuk is booked as a pre theatre so hopefully it's good.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fuzzywuzzy
Eastern Pavilion again last night the place was heaving at 8.30 whilst St John's along the road had one table occupied. Another great night was had.
Do need to try this I'm just along the road.Quote:
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Anyone tried Crolla's in Musselburgh?
Wildwood in Lothian Road on Friday night.
Nice atmosphere, well looked after and food was very tasty. Had grilled boneless chicken in mushroom sauce with gratinated potatoes. Starter of prawns in garlic. Couple of Morettis.
The three of us had starters and mains with couple of drinks each (2 soft). £70 and not a thing left on the plates.
Will definitely go back.
Ended up in Jamies Italian on Saturday with the wife and kids. For a minute I was tempted to phone the police and tell them someone had stolen the pizzas as I couldn't see any on the menu but once I got over the initial shock we all really enjoyed it. Quite a nice place to be in too and despite being picky the kids loved it.
Would go back!
Watched the Derby in Clerks Bar in the SOuthside yesterday, I really like it there. Going for that wings and burgers market that's probably full just now but decent quaility burgers.
Anyone been to The Walnut on Leith Walk before? Going this week
I went to Jamie's Italian a while back now, cos the wife fancied it. I thought the food was pretty bland and the portion sizes were crap. It's been a long time though, so maybe it's improved now.Quote:
Originally Posted by LustForLeith
Been twice and it's average at best sooner go to pizza express etc.Quote:
Originally Posted by easty
I'm planning to go soon so your feedback would be good to haveQuote:
Originally Posted by Ajo
Harajuku Kitchen on Gillespie Crescent, just up from the Kings theatre is a great Japanese Restaurant, recently voted best in UK, is excellent, been a couple of times, not been disappointed
http://harajukukitchen.co.uk/