Recent Restaurant Visits Reviews

**~~calumhibee1~~** · 16-11-2018 08:18 PM

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Refinery for me tomorrow. Anyone been?

I’ve been once. Not awful but certainly nothing exciting.

**patch1875** · 17-11-2018 10:53 AM

Cafe Andaluz again last night(George IV bridge)

Probably my favourite chain restaurant the fixed price menu is a bargain.

***Mibbes Aye*** · 17-11-2018 06:00 PM

Back in Tom Kitchin for lunch today, been there previously for dinner in the evening and dd the tasting menu with paired wines and trumpets and whistles etc and it was truly excellent.

Today was more pared back, lunch from the set menu.

It's not cheap, certainly you can get a good three-course meal for half the price in Edinburgh, but it is ridiculously good value for money. All the dishes were at that level of sublime that tips them into Michelin-star class, which I guess is why he retains his star.

It doesn't hit the credit card lightly, but a trip to Kitchin is well worth the money IMO and the lunch menu is a steal for a special treat.

**LustForLeith** · 17-11-2018 06:32 PM

What’s the Chop House down Leith like?

Thinking of planning a meal for January time once all the Christmas stuff is out of the way and that’s been mentioned a few times.

***pollution*** · 17-11-2018 06:37 PM

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Cafe Andaluz again last night(George IV bridge)

Probably my favourite chain restaurant the fixed price menu is a bargain.

I had a look at the menus but they are not priced. Looks either unprofessional or hiding something. Seasonal / tourist pricing?

What did the bill come to if you don't mind me asking?

***danhibees1875*** · 17-11-2018 06:43 PM

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I had a look at the menus but they are not priced. Looks either unprofessional or hiding something. Seasonal / tourist pricing?

What did the bill come to if you don't mind me asking?

It's about £5-6 a plate. Depends on your appetite and how you share it out, but about 3/4 plates per person is a reasonable estimate.

**patch1875** · 17-11-2018 07:19 PM

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I had a look at the menus but they are not priced. Looks either unprofessional or hiding something. Seasonal / tourist pricing?

What did the bill come to if you don't mind me asking?

https://www.cafeandaluz.com/menus/set-menus/item/download/200_97936369528ffba6ea0640f915830522

They do have set times on the menu but we’ve found when quiet midweek sundays etc they offer it.

**~~calumhibee1~~** · 17-11-2018 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by LustForLeith

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What’s the Chop House down Leith like?

Thinking of planning a meal for January time once all the Christmas stuff is out of the way and that’s been mentioned a few times.

Very good IMO. Certainly not cheap but the food is very good. Not been to the other Chop Houses but apparently they’re not as good as the Leith one.

**Ajo** · 17-11-2018 08:58 PM

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Very good IMO. Certainly not cheap but the food is very good. Not been to the other Chop Houses but apparently they’re not as good as the Leith one.

The Leith one is definitely the best, great food and cocktails.

**LustForLeith** · 18-11-2018 09:30 AM

I’m relation to the Chop House, has anyone had a starter or a pudding from it? Quite like to go for one or the other but I’ve only heard problem talk very well of the main!

Thanks

***Smartie*** · 18-11-2018 11:36 AM

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I’m relation to the Chop House, has anyone had a starter or a pudding from it? Quite like to go for one or the other but I’ve only heard problem talk very well of the main!

Thanks

I was there a couple of months ago and had a dessert. The waiter recommended the orange sponge (something I didn't even know was a thing let alone having had it before) and I had it. It was absolutely magnificent.

That was the first time I'd been to the Chop House in spite of living in Leith for 14 years and it was our first night out since having a baby 8 months ago.

It was top notch and without being much of a foodie myself I would highly recommend it.

**Ajo** · 18-11-2018 12:26 PM

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I’m relation to the Chop House, has anyone had a starter or a pudding from it? Quite like to go for one or the other but I’ve only heard problem talk very well of the main!

Thanks

I’ve had the scotch egg and the squid before and both were delicious. Really enjoyed the Mac n cheese and shoestring fries to go with my steak.

***overdrive*** · 18-11-2018 01:54 PM

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The Leith one is definitely the best, great food and cocktails.

Deleted what I said... getting confused with Chop Chop

Don’t know why as I’ve been to Chop House and the Leith one is indeed better.

**~~calumhibee1~~** · 18-11-2018 04:35 PM

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I was there a couple of months ago and had a dessert. The waiter recommended the orange sponge (something I didn't even know was a thing let alone having had it before) and I had it. It was absolutely magnificent.

That was the first time I'd been to the Chop House in spite of living in Leith for 14 years and it was our first night out since having a baby 8 months ago.

It was top notch and without being much of a foodie myself I would highly recommend it.

Think Chop House has only been there 2 years or so.

**LustForLeith** · 18-11-2018 04:55 PM

That’s me sold on the Chop House! Thanks

***goosano*** · 19-11-2018 12:06 PM

Been 3 times to Michael Neave Kitchen and Whisky Bar for lunch. Outstanding value. £9.99 for 2 courses of beautifully presented high quality food and coffee and brownie. £11.99 on Saturdays for 2 courses or £14.99 for 3, slightly more elaborate food. My favourite place in the city for lunch

**~~calumhibee1~~** · 23-11-2018 11:06 AM

Anyone been to Southside Scran yet?

**BroxburnHibee** · 25-11-2018 07:15 PM

For anyone heading through to Glasgow. Just had a very nice lunch in The Bothy just off Byers road.

Set menu was 3 courses for £16 and portions were very generous. Highly recommend it.

**hibsbollah** · 27-11-2018 01:01 PM

Scran and Scallie in Stockbridge was excellent this lunchtime. Scallops to start with bechamel, raisins and capers totally delicious, steak pie to follow was certainly something Easter Rd caterers could learn from. Set lunch menu at £17.95 is ridiculously good value.

**LustForLeith** · 27-11-2018 06:05 PM

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Anyone been to Southside Scran yet?

I’ve nit but as it’s nearby me I quite fancy it. I’m not sure if ta still the case but as soon as it opened there were some reviews on Google about it and they were one star. If memory serves me correct they were really short reviews so I’m not sure if the people had actually gone to it?!

***pollution*** · 27-11-2018 06:43 PM

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Scran and Scallie in Stockbridge was excellent this lunchtime. Scallops to start with bechamel, raisins and capers totally delicious, steak pie to follow was certainly something Easter Rd caterers could learn from. Set lunch menu at £17.95 is ridiculously good value.

To be fair, I have avoided going because of the mock Scots language. It's almost as if it is aimed at tourists.

Sit yer doon etc lurk in the bar yer mains.

Perhaps I am too old for there.

***Billy Whizz*** · 27-11-2018 06:58 PM

Went to Scott’s at Port Edgar, South Queensferry at the weekend. Beautiful place inside and great location
All had different dishes, but the ones who had Lenon sole and Fish and Chips enjoyed there’s the most.
Not cheap though

***oldbutdim*** · 30-11-2018 11:19 AM

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Went to Scott’s at Port Edgar, South Queensferry at the weekend. Beautiful place inside and great location
All had different dishes, but the ones who had Lenon sole and Fish and Chips enjoyed there’s the most.
Not cheap though

I'm heading there tonight.

Lemon sole eh?

***Billy Whizz*** · 30-11-2018 04:07 PM

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I'm heading there tonight.

Lemon sole eh?

Call it East Coast Lemon Sole

**HibbyDave** · 07-12-2018 07:22 PM

Lebanese restaurant in St Patrick’s Square “Beirut” has amazing food. BYOB too so lucky there’s a co-op just round the corner to get the vino from.

**~~calumhibee1~~** · 07-12-2018 07:50 PM

Went to Vittoria before the game on Wednesday. Pretty decent, nothing majorly fancy but very decent value for money especially with the 20% off food for being a season ticket holder.

***MagicSwirlingShip*** · 08-12-2018 08:09 AM

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Went to Scott’s at Port Edgar, South Queensferry at the weekend. Beautiful place inside and great location
All had different dishes, but the ones who had Lenon sole and Fish and Chips enjoyed there’s the most.
Not cheap though

Was there for my birthday in October. Was all about the Steak for me, though no one in our party of 10 left disappointed. Nice vibe to the place and plenty staff too.