Pink Olive
British, Scottish and Bistro Restaurant
from 10 reviews (add your opinion)
55-57 West Nicolson Street
Newington
Edinburgh
EH8 9DB
Phone: 0131 662 4493
Price: £££
Licensed: Yes
BYOB: No
Pre-Theatre: No
Takeaway: No
Opening Hours:
Tue-Sat: 1200-1430
Tue-Sat: 1730-2200
Sun: 1030-1530
Tags: pinkolive restaurant licensed british scottish bistro toptable bookonline
Details last confirmed by andy 1 month ago
Online Table Booking Available!
Follow the link below to be directed to our partner's secure online booking system: Book a table online
In partnership with
Contribute
Review this business
Sign up or log in to edit this listing
Connect
10 user reviews:
from rachybaby (82%) on July 1st, 2008 (2 months ago)
Pink Olive, 55-57 West Nicolson Street, EH8 9DB, Edinburgh
I went here on Sunday and had a very satisfying brunch to kickstart my day. Decor is fresh and bright but, with one flaw, why oh why the huge tacky banners out the front? It is already clear what the restaurant is called so absolutely no need for the cheapo banners which make it look naff.
ANYWAY, apart from that, I had a very enjoyable experience at Pink Olive. Brunch was very tasty - I went for the fry up, full of calories I would assume but minus the copious amounts of oil you get in most eateries serving fry up breakfasts. Just the right sized portion too. Also, very reasonably priced at only £5.
Another nice touch was the large selection on Sunday papers for all to read. Haven't tried the dinner menu yet but plan to return sometime soon to give it a try.
Highly recommended and a welcome addition to the Newington area.
(+4) (+1) (+1)
from paddyhr (47%) on July 9th, 2008 (2 months ago)
Pink Olive, 55-57 West Nicolson Street, EH8 9DB, Edinburgh
An adequate meal was had at this pleasant enough wee eatery, my chicken main good apart from the chicken, which was soggy enough to suggest re-heating, in an airline style. Yum? Not really, especially without the rest of the meal being served on the same rectangular tray, and I was entrusted with metal cutlery. I digress.
Starter was good, service was fine, setting was light and unoffensive.
Note the shortage of superlatives in this review. But counterbalance this with the 3 star review and only real issue was with a piece of white (soggy) meat. Hope their chef has cooking chicken sorted, and this place may well move towards being as good as some of the other reviewers suggest.
(+2) (+1) (0)
from steven (38%) on June 23rd, 2008 (2 months ago)
Pink Olive, 55-57 West Nicolson Street, EH8 9DB, Edinburgh
Slightly bemused by all the rave reviews that have been posted for this new restaurant. It's a smart little place and the food was good and the service adequate. But there are loads of places that are equally as good - it certainly does not stand out in my mind as amazing.
We booked a table for 6.15 on a week night, wanting to take advantage of their pre-theatre menu. I arrvied prompt but my friend was stuck in traffic and arrived at 6.30. The pre-theatre menu said we needed to order by 6.30 and leave by 7.30. The waitress approached me while I was waiting for my late friend to point this out. Fair enough, but the restaurant was almost empty and her pointing this out made the experience a bit less relaxing. When my friend did arrive, they were in no hurry to take our order.
I had the oxtail stuffed beef tomato to start. Quite a pleasant, if slightly bland, starter. My friend's grilled haloumi, beetroot, walnut & green bean salad looked like the better choice. We both had the chicken dish for our main course. Again, it was fine, if somewhat bland and unremarkable. The bill with a couple of soft drinks was £20 on the nose, so that was fine.
A cheap, quick pre-theatre meal probably isn't the best way to judge a restaurant and maybe I should return to sample their full menu. Not in a great rush to, however, given my first experience.
(+2) (0) (0)
from glynn (18%) on June 18th, 2008 (2 months ago)
Pink Olive, 55-57 West Nicolson Street, EH8 9DB, Edinburgh
Have been here for dinner- really tasty. Good fresh simple food, great value pre-theatre. Also tried the brunch on Sunday last weekend... great fry up, and apparently the roast was v good too. Lovely relaxing atmosphere... we will be back!
(0) (0) (0)
from des (18%) on June 20th, 2008 (2 months ago)
Pink Olive, 55-57 West Nicolson Street, EH8 9DB, Edinburgh
Fantastic value pre-theatre meal at this wonderful new restaurant in the city. The ambience and service was also a delight. We plan to return soon to try the main menu.
(-2) (-1) (0)
from Morrison family (18%) on August 11th, 2008 (4 weeks ago)
Pink Olive, 55-57 West Nicolson Street, EH8 9DB, Edinburgh
Enjoyed the food which was well cooked and presented by pleasant staff who made us very welcome - price was OK as well but then again I don't get out much! Would certainly go back.
Well done and look forward to my / our next visit.
(0) (0) (0)
from Iain Mitchell (10%) on August 21st, 2008 (2 weeks ago)
Pink Olive, 55-57 West Nicolson Street, EH8 9DB, Edinburgh
I was in last evening for a meal, what an atmosphere, what service and what great food. Simple menu selling good quality food, I'll be back!
(-1) (0) (0)
from browne (10%) on June 18th, 2008 (2 months ago)
Pink Olive, 55-57 West Nicolson Street, EH8 9DB, Edinburgh
New bistro using local produce. Small menu, but well cooked lovely simple food. Great surroundings - what a change the new owners have made. Friendly staff - we had a lovely relaxing time. Been in for lunch and dinner - must try Sunday brunch next!!!
(0) (+1) (0)
from Laurs (10%) on July 17th, 2008 (1 month ago)
Pink Olive, 55-57 West Nicolson Street, EH8 9DB, Edinburgh
I went to Pink Olive a couple of weeks ago for Sunday Brunch with cocktails, and it was fantastic. I opted for the roast… 3 well sized slices of beef, 2 Yorkshire puddings and tasty, well cooked, roasters and veg. My husband went for the fry up, and he could have done with more, so opted to eat some of mine!
As a former Edinburgh Uni student it’s been a long time since I’ve had brunch in the area, and I was very impressed with the price and friendly service. We both thought the light, bright décor was inviting and relaxing for a lazy Sunday, and I would recommend trying one or 2 cocktails. The Espresso Martini is a must. My only negative is that with an 8 week baby in tow (don’t worry all you outraged parents, daddy wasn’t drinking, coffee only for him… which he said was very tasty), there was nowhere to change a nappy. I will definitely be back for dinner, minus baby, to enjoy the food and without doubt more cocktails.
(+1) (0) (0)
from jimlanderson (9%) on June 22nd, 2008 (2 months ago)
Pink Olive, 55-57 West Nicolson Street, EH8 9DB, Edinburgh
Great new bistro using fresh produce and the menu was simple but great, portion size was just right and the staff where very friendly and helpful I wish more were like this.
As this was my partner's 50th on the 21st she really enjoyed the experience and I am sure we will be going back, we wish all the staff the best and long may you continue to produce such good food.
The only thing I did not appreciate was the candle in the bottle on the table but that’s a personal thing.
(+2) (0) (0)
- Nile Valley, 6 Chapel Street
- Buffalo Grill, 12-14 Chapel Street
- Ann Purna, 44-45 St Patrick Square
- Kalpna, 2-3 St Patrick Square
Sign up or log in to hide these ads.
About our advertising
