Address: 36 Broughton St, Edinburgh, EH1 3SB, United Kingdom
Phone: +441314775000
Rating: 4.8
based on 161 reviews.
Food Quality
Pros:
"This was probably the best meal we've ever had. Just spectacular food in just the right portions."
"Most of the food plating looked stunning and gorgeous!!"
"A stunning, well balanced, seasonal tasting menu."
"All of our dishes thoughtful and creative while delivering superb quality."
"My husband and I had a sensational 10 course tasting menu here, and every course was fresh and delicious."
"Each dish was delicious, perfectly balanced with bold textures and flavors."
"Delicious food and wine, very attentive service."
"The food is nothing short of sublime. Had the 10 course menu and it was absolutely worth it."
Cons:
"The presentation of the food was nice but the taste did not live up to expectation and price point."
"I had the lunch tasting menu. Ridiculously small portion."
"If they used a tad less salt, threw in some acid in some of the courses, and varied some of the purees and sauces it could be amazing."
"The food was... Almost good. I had at least 4 beige sauces on different courses."
"The meal we had was unremarkable and unmemorable, we therefore won’t be back."
"The carrot, eel and sea buckthorn starter was visually striking and delicate in flavour."
"The food was great. There was a great variety between the courses, neither too much meat nor too little."
"The food was beautifully presented and everything tasted incredible."
Service
Pros:
"The service was excellent; and the environment comfortable and relaxing."
"We loved the homemade bread/butter, and thought the service was attentive but informal."
"Service was excellent. Overall, this definitely compares to some of the best tasting experiences I’ve had anywhere."
"They were so very accommodating of my pescaterian dietary restrictions and that I'm expecting."
"This tasting menu was an absolute symphony of flavors, textures, temperatures and taste! The wait staff were all superb."
"The service was absolutely perfect, from the staff serving the food to the sommelier."
"Service was great very attentive, the tasting menu for a 85£ was a great mix between new and old tastes."
"The staff checked with us multiple times as my partner had a few minor allergies."
Cons:
"Sommelier lied about wine. We researched it online. She represented a cheap bottle as certified organic, which it is not."
"In terms of the service, we found our main server (one of the waitresses’) to be quite abrupt and she made us feel a bit uncomfortable."
"Staff are clearly very knowledgeable about every ingredient and component of the dishes as well as the wines."
"If you’re reading this after applying for a job here - don’t do an unpaid trial! They probably have no intent to employ you and are just desperate for cover."
"The issue really was the food. It is obvious the kitchen staff are technically competent, however none of the dishes were memorable or delivered any punch."
"The food was great. There was a great variety between the courses, neither too much meat nor too little."
"The food was beautifully presented and everything tasted incredible."
"Eating Michelin star style in tapas portions? Sounds crazy, but works out awesome!"
Atmosphere and Decor
Pros:
"A pleasant welcome into a smart, minimalist dining area."
"The place is very cozy and warm too."
"The decor was upscale but comfortable, and we loved the funny artwork on the walls."
"The decor is lovely. Comfy seats too!"
"The restaurant itself is such a relaxing space to spend a few hours."
"The dining room has a very nice atmosphere."
"The restaurant itself is like a tardis, lots of quirky areas."
"We enjoyed the wine menu which was appropriately sized and got very honest help from the sommelier to choose a bottle."
Cons:
"I was really disappointed by the interior - the entrance area is still fine/ok, but the remaining rooms and furniture look rather ikea (very/bad) cheap."
"When you go to a fine dining restaurant you expect a level of quality from the venue."
"The tables and room were basic, the toilets were not far off a standard pub toilet."
"The food is quickly approaching a Michelin star and the service is already there."
"The tables were perhaps a bit too close together for this standard of restaurant and prices being paid."
"The atmosphere, music, flavours and wines triggered so many very specific memories from the past 20 years of our marriage."
"The restaurant is missing a warm ambience you’d expect: it almost felt a bit ‘empty’."
"I found the wait between the courses a tad too long as a solo diner."
Wine and Beverage Selection
Pros:
"The wine pairing is super good. They are not expensive wine but every wine goes so well with the food."
"We had the 10 course tasting menu with wines thoughtfully selected by the sommelier, Phil."
"The food will grab your attention but the service will keep you around."
"We had the 10 course tasting menu evening sitting. The food was imaginative, beautiful and DELICIOUS."
"The wines were different and exciting and thoughtfully paired with the food."
"As a special treat between each course we were presented with delicious and unusual wines perfectly curated for the course."
"Highly recommend to anybody that wants to experience a gastronomic journey of the senses."
"The wine pairings could not have been more perfect!"
Cons:
"If I could make only one remark, it would be that the ratio of wine to portion size felt a bit off."
"Service was perfect: friendly, easy going, but still fast and professional. My last wish would be a vegetarian version of the menu."
"There was just too much wine for the amount of food. Not something I would normally complain about, but let's say we felt it the next day!"
"Looking forward to our next visit, if only to have the amazing chicken again!"
"The house champagne and house wines (Kampthaler Riesling, light approach, Rioja, nice dose of graciano keeping it lively) were obviously chosen by a sommelier wine buyer who knows his stuff."
"We had an optional scallop ceviche that had been lightly brined and a cheese course which I highly recommend."
"My wife and I had a gorgeous evening here and thoroughly enjoyed every second! Staff even left my husband a birthday card on the table - thank you!"
"Absolutely excellent. Fortunate enough to experience this innovative gem at such reasonable prices before it no doubt gets the recognition and Michelin star it deserves."