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Excellent friendly service.
The haggis was great but I wish there was 3X as much –very small serving for offal which is regarded as a cheap cut. Not sure how you’d share this with friends.
Hake was nice but not unforgettable.
My mum makes a killer sticky date pudding and sadly Howies didn’t compare. They went for a sort of thin, fruity caramel where I would normally expect a rich butterscotch caramel. May have been better if there was twice as much of it.
All of this said the food came out at lightning pace, and the service was some of the best I’ve experienced in a long time.
I got the early dinner special and it ended up being well worth the money.
The haggis was great but I wish there was 3X as much –very small serving for offal which is regarded as a cheap cut. Not sure how you’d share this with friends.
Hake was nice but not unforgettable.
My mum makes a killer sticky date pudding and sadly Howies didn’t compare. They went for a sort of thin, fruity caramel where I would normally expect a rich butterscotch caramel. May have been better if there was twice as much of it.
All of this said the food came out at lightning pace, and the service was some of the best I’ve experienced in a long time.
I got the early dinner special and it ended up being well worth the money.
While visiting Edinburgh we got here twice, one for lunch and the other for dinner.
Both times were exceptional.
Good mood in the restaurant and food was super tasty and well made.
They have a menu for lunch, which is very convenient.
If I have to add a bad point I would go for tiny tables and small toilet.
Both times were exceptional.
Good mood in the restaurant and food was super tasty and well made.
They have a menu for lunch, which is very convenient.
If I have to add a bad point I would go for tiny tables and small toilet.
Nice food, great location, very busy though! The service was so fast but you have limited seating time like us that were given 30 minutes only to eat 😅 so keep that in mind when coming to this restaurant. Overall okay, not the best in the city but good for a one time visit in Edinburgh.
This is a gem on Victoria Street. The service was fast, friendly and very helpful. The traditional haggis is a great starter and we paired it with the Glengoyne 10 YO which was amazing. The Scottish Roast Lamb rump and catch of the day (Salmon for us) were delicious. The banoffee pie was cool and sweet with a great banana tone. The cocktails just kept being amazing from the Matcha Margarita to Botanical Breeze to Raspberry Sour to Summer Spritz - all spectacular!
The most memorable & delicious meal I have had in a while to be very honest, and everything from the staff to the interior was too notch. The food was next level compared to other places I’ve eaten in the city & I believe I found a true gem. We ordered the smoked salmon starter, grilled salmon (photos attached) & let’s not forget the star that was the miso grilled sweet potato (I ate it so fast I forgot to take a picture). Everything was so fresh and you can really tell whoever runs this kitchen is passionate and a culinary artist. Thank you to all the team, will definitely be back!
This place has a well-deserved high rating. When we came the first day we arrived in Edinburgh, it was fully booked, so we made sure to book our last dinner before leaving. We ordered the catch of the day, which happens to be salmon. It was absolutely delicious. Really tasty, loved it. Very attentive staff too which I appreciated. If your are visiting Scotland for the first time, order the baggies! It was the best on I tried, I totally missed it while ordering so I got it as a dessert instead 😂 Very tasty, love it.
Haggis is a good try for me, matcha margarita as well. Casserole is just a casserole, and I think salmon is too dry to serve. The dining experience was not perfect since I felt to be rushed by waitress. She probably too tired to work on the day we visited, because I felt welcomed by the rest of the staffs.
We were visiting Edinburgh from the USA for our 11th wedding anniversary and made reservations at Howie's based on recommendation from a local. We were not disappointed! The food was excellent and delivered extremely fast for a sit down restaurant! My wife had the casserole of the day (beef) and I had the catch of the day (Scottish Salmon). The two course meal was very affordable and dessert was delicious! The ice cream drowned in espresso was amazing with very high quality espresso. We definitely recommend!
Not much more I can add to the numerous positive reviews. Classic, no frills breakfast and brunch spot that serves up some quality food. Not the cheapest nor tastiest Scottish breakfast in town but it hit the spot. Well made espresso drinks, as well. Everything is fresh and made to order. A must-visit!
Absolutely phenomenal!! The food was perfect- the menu was varied and creative, filled with classic comfort food done well and with personal touches added to each dish. The elements that set the food apart from the crowd did not detract from what you expect in comfort food at all, it was unpretentious but high quality and clearly thought through carefully. You can’t go wrong with any menu item. it’s clearly made in an environment where the employees care about the food leaving the window hot and good. We were a large party, and from glimpses into the kitchen it was clear the chef knew the menu well and was able to have everything finish at the same time. The service was amazing- we felt personally cared for and one waiter took the time to recommend a specific destination for us as visitors. The employees were comfortable with each other and everything ran smoothly in the middle of the lunch rush. The pricing is reasonable which is surprising given the location and quality of ingredients.
From the outside is just like any other restaurant with any other menu, but dare to enter.
The smile on the attendent reassures you made a good decision.
The menu is a love letter to Scotland's rich culinary heritage, featuring hearty comfort dishes crafted with the finest locally sourced ingredients. I went for the traditional Scottish breakfest and boy, what a culinary journey. The Haggis? Beautiful...
My beu ordered the banana pancakes and he still misses it.
Let's add a pinch of excelent rock'n'roll playlist and voila, this is a place that will make us happy to come back!
Portions are huge so feel free to share.
Slàinte mhath!
The smile on the attendent reassures you made a good decision.
The menu is a love letter to Scotland's rich culinary heritage, featuring hearty comfort dishes crafted with the finest locally sourced ingredients. I went for the traditional Scottish breakfest and boy, what a culinary journey. The Haggis? Beautiful...
My beu ordered the banana pancakes and he still misses it.
Let's add a pinch of excelent rock'n'roll playlist and voila, this is a place that will make us happy to come back!
Portions are huge so feel free to share.
Slàinte mhath!
It is a nice restaurant. We had one breakfast (mum breakfast) and one lunch (stew & ale pie) the food was tasty and also the Mums beer was good. The people serving are really nice.
Would recommend this place for eating.
Would recommend this place for eating.
Beautiful place, good food at good price. We ordered the Mac and Cheese and the Steak and Ale Stew. Both of them absolutely delicious.
The dessert was incredible, a very very tasty Pudding. The attention of the waitress was also very kind.
It’s a 10. 🔥
The dessert was incredible, a very very tasty Pudding. The attention of the waitress was also very kind.
It’s a 10. 🔥
Food was really good! The mash was delicious! They had a big table for our group which was a big relief. Service was fast. Didn't have to wait for too long.
Had a lovely time. Great food, fun environment, friendly staff.
The vegan Sheppard's Pie is fantastic and the crumble is delicious with custard.
Big thumbs up the the house lager.
Definitely worth a visit.
The vegan Sheppard's Pie is fantastic and the crumble is delicious with custard.
Big thumbs up the the house lager.
Definitely worth a visit.
My family and I (8 of us) had an exceptional lunch in a private room here. Everyone loved the food so much, and the atmosphere was completely cozy and inviting. Probably the most memorable part though was Paul's hospitality and warmth. I would definitely recommend coming here!
Gem in Edinburgh! Amazing mix of tradition and elegance. Relaxing and friendly environment. The food was delicious. Really a must!
Absolutely amazing food. Fantastic friendly and engaging staff. Excellent setting. Recommend. Will definitely be back.
This place was awesome! The cheeses on the charcuteries plate were so good. Such great snacks before the main meal. They had a great chef in the kitchen with excellent recipes. They were also very friendly and helpful staff. We have a 1 year old and they were very kind and understanding and even offered him some little cookies to help him settle down when he was upset. Really enjoyed going to this place and the prices were great too!
Would give them 6 stars if I could! Fantastic, perfectly balanced, delicious homey dishes, and exceptional prices especially during lunch. Plus they have specials which change daily. Went back again and wasn't diasapointed.
Here is a very delicious food made in the heard of Edinburgh. Turkish baklava was amazing taste 😍
Very kind staff and great service🤩
Very kind staff and great service🤩
Absolute pleasure dining here. Great service, delicious food. I felt so calm and relaxed. Paul and other servers were lovely. The cod, oysters, and apple tarte were my favorites.
We had dinner at The Grain Store in August 2023, it was absolutely incredible! The owner, Paul, was very friendly and took care of us all night. The food was excellent from starters to mains to desserts. Service was prompt and friendly, and the atmosphere and location can't be topped. We will definitely return, and 100% recommend to others.
After some disappointments in other places we tried The Outsider and it was a really good choice ! We were 8 at the table, we ordered meat and fish courses which were all very good. Tasty food and much better prices than what we saw somewhere else for comparable quality and much smaller quantities. Beautiful view for those who are lucky enough to be seated near the window. It would be perfect if the place was less noisy.
Even we had only snack food but was tasting very good and definitely will try later restaurant main food . The staff are very friendly and cooperative . The service was very good . We thank the young lady for her excellent and pleasant service .
The service was great and it's a lovely atmosphere looking across to the castle. Unfortunately the veggie food was a bit of a let down. The starter of Beetroot risotto was ok, but the main of wedges of squash was odd and lacked any depth of flavour. Shame as I was really looking forward to eating here. The meat dishes did look great, so perhaps not a place for vegetarians.
Went to mums for a pre show meal and have to say I was impressed. Like the name of the restaurant suggests this was just very nice filling food. I had the chicken leak and bacon pie and I can't really fault it. The chips were home made too which is always welcome. The price is reasonable especially for the location. The table we were at was a bit cramped next to another one but apart from that all good. I would recommend this place if you are in a hurry or just extremely hungry.
Lovely meal here during the fringe. Brilliant service from all staff who were super helpful and friendly, working very hard to provide exceptional service. Eating outside was lovely. The hot meze was delicious and very filling. Highly recommend.
Dinner was Amazing! Love the space, love that you can’t find it! Oysters w mignonette, artisan bread a shot of gazpacho Hake and Mussels in a dreamy sauce. Just wonderful.
Gorgeous wee place on Rose Street, perfect outdoor dining, feels like in Roma.
The left toilet cabin is a tad tricky due to size but except that absolutely gorgeous food , quick service and lovely music.
The left toilet cabin is a tad tricky due to size but except that absolutely gorgeous food , quick service and lovely music.
The restaurant is a good location from the Edinburgh castle, food tasted alright, the mussels were tasty, but everything was quite heavily over-salted. I had reserved a table but still had to wait, food took a long time to arrive as well and the place was quite loud so it made us wanted to leave as soon as possible!
Absolutely Fabulous!
World class cuisine in a exquisitely appointed neo modern setting. Great daily specials & drink selection. We loved it.
Great service apart from one waitress that seemed to be hungover but since everyone worked well together it did not dampen our mood - we’ve all been there…
World class cuisine in a exquisitely appointed neo modern setting. Great daily specials & drink selection. We loved it.
Great service apart from one waitress that seemed to be hungover but since everyone worked well together it did not dampen our mood - we’ve all been there…
We had lunch here and absolutely enjoyed the food. The food is authentically Mediterranean. We particularly loved the Hummus and Pita bread, calamari and the falafel. We loved it so much that we made a reservation for dinner as well. The service is quick, food is served nice and hot and they have a short but amazing dessert selection. You should definitely try this place on your next visit to Edinburgh!
Food was delicious, and chocolate mousse was not great. Bread was fantastic. Interesting ideas with the rib steak - showcasing two different cuts on one dish.
We ordered the chicken gyro and tagine. Both were out of this world!! It is the cutest little restaurant, and all the food is authentic. There are tons of options if you have allergies too, and it does not sacrifice any flavor or meal options. This has been amazing on this trip. I wish the US could be more allergy friendly, like the restaurants in the UK are. The staff was so friendly and kind. I'll definitely come back the next time I visit Edinburgh!
I rarely write reviews but this place is worth it. It’s a lovely contemporary European restaurant, laid-back but elegant and sporting fantastic views of the castle. The lunch menu is very reasonable - most items are under £10, including a delicious plate of mussels cooked in white wine. The specials change every day and are priced similarly (today there was hake and rabbit). Service was excellent too: one of my friends was waiting for her food for a while, so they offered us all coffee on the house. On the whole, an excellent lunch spot, perfect for catching up with old friends, a business lunch, a date etc. The wine list looks fantastic as well, though it was a little early for that. I’ll definitely be back!
Absolutely stunning!
Ordered a pull pork sandwich and gnocchi for lunch here. The taste is really good. The pork juicy and tender. Sauce is full of flavour. Gnocchi is also a good light choice for lunch with refreshing veggies.
The view from the window is lovely with a good sunny day. Price are also reasonable for lunch.
Ordered a pull pork sandwich and gnocchi for lunch here. The taste is really good. The pork juicy and tender. Sauce is full of flavour. Gnocchi is also a good light choice for lunch with refreshing veggies.
The view from the window is lovely with a good sunny day. Price are also reasonable for lunch.
If you're looking for an exceptional meze experience, look no further than this restaurant! The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, and the menu is packed with a range of mouthwatering dishes. From the creamy hummus to the tangy tzatziki, every meze plate we tried was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly executed. I would highly recommend to anyone who loves Mediterranean cuisine.
Foods are fresh and tasty. Came in good portions and fair price. Service also great.
Kalamari is a must! So good.
Kalamari is a must! So good.
Restaurant in a historic place with authentic atmosphere.
The food is fresh, tasty and in good portions. The lunch have a good choice of food plates but not excessive. Proof of quality.
The service is really great, the waiters are there for you and give good advices.
Really a must do if you want some scottish quality food experience.
And a good place to accommodate groups.
The food is fresh, tasty and in good portions. The lunch have a good choice of food plates but not excessive. Proof of quality.
The service is really great, the waiters are there for you and give good advices.
Really a must do if you want some scottish quality food experience.
And a good place to accommodate groups.