Cafe Andaluz Old Town Reviews Summary

Food Quality and Variety

Pros:

• "Everything was delicious!"
• "The food was varied and delicious with options for vegetarians."
• "The food was amazing, the staff were attentive and friendly."
• "Food was good and it was nice change from all the pub food."
• "Good to have a wide variety of veggo options."
• "Great selection of very tasty Spanish dishes."
• "Amazing food and great staff as well."
• "The food was absolutely delicious, so many different options."

Cons:

• "However, on this occasion, the food was rubbery and chewy."
• "The worst meal I have had in years. Making inedible patatas bravas is quite an achievement."
• "Every food was terribly fishy. Poor quality of shirmp and mussel on paellas."
• "Paella was horrible! Seafood is frozen and very fishy!"
• "The food itself was incredibly dissapointing - poorly seasoned and lacking flavour."
• "Food quality was quite poor, the tortilla was a burnt, the aubergines were greasy."
• "Food was tepid, not tasty, stale bread, fried coley soggy."
• "Not up to the usual standard food not hot."

Service and Staff

Pros:

• "If I could, I would give the service 10 stars for their professionalism, helpfulness and patience."
• "Staff were very friendly and helpful."
• "Always given a warm welcome on arrival and looked after by very attentive staff."
• "Staff were really friendly despite it obviously being a very busy night."
• "Service was good and staff is friendly!"
• "Cheerful and efficient while under the Christmas season pressure."
• "The service was friendly and the food was great."
• "Excellent service and great food."

Cons:

• "However it felt as though the staff did not care for our table, the bill was wrong."
• "Unfortunately they forgot one of my friend's dishes."
• "The service was terrible, one member of our party ended up wearing her starter."
• "The service needs improvement. Trying to order coffees after dessert, all the staff were rushing about."
• "Poor girl serving us was rushed off her feet."
• "Staff seemed kind of rude like they were trying to be nice but behind gritted teeth."
• "Service was very slow given how quiet it was but I am sure the staff were busy elsewhere."
• "Waiters under pressure, manager rude."

Atmosphere and Decor

Pros:

• "The atmosphere and decorations in the restaurant were pretty nice as well."
• "The atmosphere is quite nice as are the staff."
• "Lovely decor making it a very friendly feeling atmosphere."
• "Beautiful interior decor and plenty of space add to the Spanish experience in Edinburgh."
• "The atmosphere is just so nice and the food is delicious."
• "A gem in Edinburgh's dining scene, Cafe Andaluz offers an authentic slice of Andalusia."
• "The restaurant itself is decorated very pleasantly!"
• "Fab surroundings, great views of the Castle."

Cons:

• "This restaurant is huge!! Double level and so many tables. This makes for quite a loud environment."
• "The only reason I gave 4 stars for atmosphere is because the music was a bit loud and intrusive over lunch time."
• "The atmosphere is alright. Music is loud, which some may like, but it made it difficult to hear anyone at the table."
• "As with most Mediterranean eateries, the idea of cramming everyone together as close as possible is the dish of the day."
• "The music however can be very loud sometimes which makes everyone have to kind of yell to talk."