Edinburgh Restaurants

[Sylar]

We're in for our anniversary this weekend - going to Six By Nico (and we've also just been offered a table at Somewhere by Nico afterwards) on Friday evening, then we're heading to Baba after the rugby on Saturday evening. Really looking forward to both!

[Scouse Hibee]

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Scotts is lovely and is a nice treat every now and again. There's a place just round the corner called Down The Hatch. It's not much to look at but it does the most amazing burgers, toasties, dirty fries etc. Mouthwatering and messy!

Down the Hatch does a great full breakfast.

[Scouse Hibee]

Going to Dean Banks at The Pompadour next Wednesday, have been to the Pompadour before but not since Dean Banks took over. Really looking forward to it.

[Paulie Walnuts]

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We're in for our anniversary this weekend - going to Six By Nico (and we've also just been offered a table at Somewhere by Nico afterwards) on Friday evening, then we're heading to Baba after the rugby on Saturday evening. Really looking forward to both!

I love Baba. Great food.

[Sylar]

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I love Baba. Great food.

It's some of my favourite dishes and definitely cuisine. We used to go to Hanam's (now called Daika I think?), but had a bad experience with booking/serivce the last time so haven't been back (shame, as the food was always decent).

[s.a.m]

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Scotts is lovely and is a nice treat every now and again. There's a place just round the corner called Down The Hatch. It's not much to look at but it does the most amazing burgers, toasties, dirty fries etc. Mouthwatering and messy!

And poutine!!

[Hibs Go Bragh]

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Down the Hatch does a great full breakfast.

I've never been for breakfast but having just looked at the photos that does look the business!

[easty]

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I tried Scott's at Port Edgar for my anniversary. I knew it would be pricey but must say I enjoyed it.

Ive been there 3 times and thought the food was very average. The place looks great, nice place to sit and eat, just wish the food had been better.

[Sylar]

Six By Nico last night was nice. Some excellent dishes and wine pairings. Somewhere by Nico was equally impressive: some lovely cocktails. Currently sat outside Mother Superior on the Walk with a pint of Guinness too. Edinburgh treating us well this weekend!

[Scouse Hibee]

Dean Banks at the Pompadour on Wednesday, the food was excellent, recently at Martin Wishart and the food at the Pomp was better. The only downside was we were the only table for the majority of our time there, we had the tasting menu with matching wines which I can’t fault but the atmosphere of an empty restaurant is not ideal. The Pompadour has always suffered from not having an on street presence/entrance but it’s a superb dining room which is listed. My good friend and I meet up quarterly for a fine dining experience, this was up there with our favourite so far for the food.

[BILLYHIBS]

Anyone been to the Makars Rest The Mound the #1 Restaurant in the UK and the 9th in the World ?

https://youtu.be/9br_vj2CFbM?si=ZqyDwpqBIiadt19u

[Pretty Boy]

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Anyone been to the Makars Rest The Mound the #1 Restaurant in the UK and the 9th in the World ?

https://youtu.be/9br_vj2CFbM?si=ZqyDwpqBIiadt19u

I've always thought it seemed a bit of an odd concept for a restaurant. Having mashed potato as the dominant selling point has obviously worked for them but I can't say it's ever been somewhere I've been tempted to try.

[BILLYHIBS]

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I've always thought it seemed a bit of an odd concept for a restaurant. Having mashed potato as the dominant selling point has obviously worked for them but I can't say it's ever been somewhere I've been tempted to try.

Have walked past a few times on walkabout on my way to Sandy Bell’s but always looks rammed with tourists but fair play food looks delicious and prices look reasonable

[Scouse Hibee]

Vittoria are opening a new Fish & Chip restaurant on the High Street in the site of the old Byron Burger place.

[BILLYHIBS]

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Vittoria are opening a new Fish & Chip restaurant on the High Street in the site of the old Byron Burger place.

As well as their restaurant in Victoria Street ( Bertie’s ) ?

[Scouse Hibee]

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As well as their restaurant in Victoria Street ( Bertie’s ) ?

Yeah, another one to their collection.

[hibsbollah]

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Anyone been to the Makars Rest The Mound the #1 Restaurant in the UK and the 9th in the World ?

https://youtu.be/9br_vj2CFbM?si=ZqyDwpqBIiadt19u

I was wondering this. On my daily cycle up the mound there is regularly queues out the door even on a weekday. Always a good sign of course, but has been said seems a weird concept for a restaurant.

[SickBoy32]

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Anyone been to the Makars Rest The Mound the #1 Restaurant in the UK and the 9th in the World ?

https://youtu.be/9br_vj2CFbM?si=ZqyDwpqBIiadt19u

Been a couple of times (both last year) - good scran at a good price 👍

[BILLYHIBS]

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Been a couple of times (both last year) - good scran at a good price 👍

Thanks for sharing

[speedy_gonzales]

The Gardeners Cottage on London Road, permanently closed. No idea of the reasonings but thought the Edinburgh restaurant scene had picked up over the last few years.
A shame really, a place I always wanted to try but didn't quite make the time to go.

[easty]

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The Gardeners Cottage on London Road, permanently closed. No idea of the reasonings but thought the Edinburgh restaurant scene had picked up over the last few years.
A shame really, a place I always wanted to try but didn't quite make the time to go.

I went a couple of times and really liked it.

The Lookout by Gardeners Cottage up Calton Hill is excellent, is that closing too?

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I went a couple of times and really liked it.

The Lookout by Gardeners Cottage up Calton Hill is excellent, is that closing too?

Yes

[Pretty Boy]

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The Gardeners Cottage on London Road, permanently closed. No idea of the reasonings but thought the Edinburgh restaurant scene had picked up over the last few years.
A shame really, a place I always wanted to try but didn't quite make the time to go.

I don't think we are out of the woods by a long way yet when it comes to hospitality. My work have had 2 notifications of businesses going into administration this week, both established names and both have been around for years.

There are people who are clearly making it work but generally speaking it's still a pretty grim market.

[CapitalGreen]

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The Gardeners Cottage on London Road, permanently closed. No idea of the reasonings but thought the Edinburgh restaurant scene had picked up over the last few years.
A shame really, a place I always wanted to try but didn't quite make the time to go.

Dale Mailley who was head chef of GC and The Lookout has taken over the premises that was Bell’s Diner in Stockbridge.

[Smartie]

Anybody got any suggestions for somewhere that is handy for the Festival Theatre and child friendly?

Planning a family lunch for the start of February before my parents go to the theatre later in the day.

[CropleyWasGod]

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Anybody got any suggestions for somewhere that is handy for the Festival Theatre and child friendly?

Planning a family lunch for the start of February before my parents go to the theatre later in the day.

The City Restaurant, just up the road, has been a go-to of mine for ever.

Nothing fancy, really old-school, but never disappoints.

[BILLYHIBS]

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The City Restaurant, just up the road, has been a go-to of mine for ever.

Nothing fancy, really old-school, but never disappoints.

Must go to every Festival everything from proper old fashioned Fish Tea to oven cooked Pizza mince and tattles, burgers, haggis tatties and neeps at a reasonable price busy but the queue goes down fairly quick maybes book

Once saw Grant Stott in there having a Chicken Supper for his lunch before the matinee

[hibee_girl]

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Anybody got any suggestions for somewhere that is handy for the Festival Theatre and child friendly?

Planning a family lunch for the start of February before my parents go to the theatre later in the day.

Ciao Roma is good for pizza and pasta. Always used to take my son there when he only ate Italian, now he eats like a normal human

[Scouse Hibee]

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The City Restaurant, just up the road, has been a go-to of mine for ever.

Nothing fancy, really old-school, but never disappoints.

I like the City restaurant, it’s been a while since I was there but judging by the comments it’s still good.

[Scouse Hibee]

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Dale Mailley who was head chef of GC and The Lookout has taken over the premises that was Bell’s Diner in Stockbridge.

He was the Chef patron of both Restaurants so hopefully he can shed some light for tbe people who have vouchers that they now can’t use. At least people know where is in Stockbridge now.