Recent Restaurant Visits Reviews

**mvteng** · 16-02-2023 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by hibsbollah

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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*** · 18-02-2023 04:58 PM

Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee

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Can anyone recommend a good Mexican restaurant?

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

***Frazerbob*** · 19-02-2023 08:51 AM

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

***easty*** · 21-02-2023 06:21 PM

Originally Posted by Frazerbob

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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*** · 21-02-2023 09:57 PM

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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** · 21-02-2023 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by Frazerbob

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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** · 21-02-2023 10:13 PM

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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** · 21-02-2023 10:37 PM

Originally Posted by Santa Cruz

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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** · 21-02-2023 10:47 PM

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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*** · 22-02-2023 10:14 AM

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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*** · 22-02-2023 10:21 AM

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** · 22-02-2023 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by overdrive

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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*** · 26-02-2023 06:26 PM

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** · 26-02-2023 06:57 PM

Originally Posted by easty

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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*** · 26-02-2023 07:12 PM

Is Los Argentinos in Preston St any good guys ?

***grunt*** · 26-02-2023 07:37 PM

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Is Los Argentinos in Preston St any good guys ?

Had a truly great meal there pre Covid.

***Speedy*** · 26-02-2023 07:44 PM

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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*** · 26-02-2023 07:49 PM

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Had a truly great meal there pre Covid.

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

**Pretty Boy** · 26-02-2023 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by Speedy

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La Sal is worth a try

Is it good?

Same owners as Giuliano's.

***hibee_girl*** · 26-02-2023 08:08 PM

Originally Posted by Pretty Boy

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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*** · 26-02-2023 08:09 PM

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

**WeeRussell** · 26-02-2023 09:59 PM

Originally Posted by overdrive

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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*** · 02-03-2023 10:35 AM

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** · 05-03-2023 06:00 PM

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

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

***MountcastleHibs*** · 07-03-2023 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee

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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** · 14-03-2023 01:41 PM

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

**ErinGoBraghHFC** · 14-03-2023 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by heretoday

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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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