Recent Restaurant Visits Reviews

**patch1875** · 05-01-2017 09:24 AM

Anyone been to Dishoom yet? We're booked for the end of the month.

***overdrive*** · 05-01-2017 10:07 PM

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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.

**HappyAsHellas** · 06-01-2017 02:21 PM

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.

***Scouse Hibee*** · 06-01-2017 02:23 PM

La Fav pre match tonight, pizza and a pint (or two) perfect start to a Friday evening

***KdyHby*** · 06-01-2017 03:09 PM

Renroc, Montgomery Street pre match tonight for food n pints. Always a good option.

***danhibees1875*** · 06-01-2017 06:18 PM

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.

***Scouse Hibee*** · 07-01-2017 07:53 PM

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!

***Mibbes Aye*** · 08-01-2017 12:46 AM

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.

**Pete** · 08-01-2017 02:35 AM

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.

**Teapot** · 08-01-2017 05:27 PM

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.

**adhibs** · 09-01-2017 09:54 PM

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Renroc, Montgomery Street pre match tonight for food n pints. Always a good option.

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.

**jodjam** · 11-01-2017 07:22 AM

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.

***danhibees1875*** · 11-01-2017 10:49 AM

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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!

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?

**jodjam** · 11-01-2017 02:07 PM

Grain Store for lunch today. £14 two course. Food at its best. Great service. Can't wait to go back.

**ACLeith** · 11-01-2017 02:36 PM

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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?

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?

**adhibs** · 11-01-2017 06:30 PM

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.

**ACLeith** · 11-01-2017 06:36 PM

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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?

**adhibs** · 11-01-2017 07:27 PM

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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?

Had an alright seat last night, although a wee bit low for the table. Maybe got relatively lucky compared with yourself.

**jodjam** · 12-01-2017 07:22 AM

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You've certainly been getting about eateries recently, new year resolution?

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?

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.

**~~Hermit Crab~~** · 12-01-2017 03:38 PM

The Auld Hundred on Rose st, had their signature steak pie. Portion was plentiful and the steak pie was excellent. Will be back.

**heretoday** · 13-01-2017 07:44 PM

Angels Share, West End. Nice surroundings but not much bang for your buck.

**heretoday** · 13-01-2017 07:49 PM

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Corstorphine. The new hotbed of undiscovered haute cuisine.

And when you live nearby you save yourself an additional £15 on a taxi fare home.

It's a shame the pubs aren't a bit better.

johnbc70 · 14-01-2017 10:55 PM

Off to Monteiths in the Royal Mile in a few weeks. Seems to have had mixed reviews.

***Mibbes Aye*** · 14-01-2017 11:41 PM

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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.

**Pretty Boy** · 15-01-2017 08:18 PM

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Off to Monteiths in the Royal Mile in a few weeks. Seems to have had mixed reviews.

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.

**trev the hat** · 15-01-2017 11:18 PM

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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.

We had our works xmas meal in Chop House Market St early Dec & it was spot on.

***alhibby*** · 16-01-2017 07:39 AM

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You've certainly been getting about eateries recently, new year resolution?

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?

Michael has another restaurant in Jeffrey Street, steak and seafood, great lunchtime deals too, food is excellent

***Moulin Yarns*** · 16-01-2017 12:04 PM

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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.

Review in the Sunday Herald yesterday

http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/1...burgh/?ref=arc