2 Star Restaurant and Takeaway Reviews
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Britannia Spice
150 Commercial Street, EH6 6LB, Edinburgh
from scottishblend (14%) on July 31st, 2008 (1 month ago)
Does this restaurant seriously win awards? Yes! I was baffled by that one too... don't get me wrong - the food is OK... as long as they supply mountains of salt to add some flavour.
This business is based on presentation, good location, great looking restaurant, well presented polite staff, free parking and it's just across the road from me... However, it stops there...
Food could be better and horrendously overpriced.
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Khushi's
9 Victoria Street, EH1 2HE, Edinburgh
from MaraCarfagna (31%) on July 25th, 2008 (1 month ago)
If eating at an Indian restaurant for you involves pretending to browse the menu, then every time ordering a korma, rice and naan, accompanied by beer/white wine; if you like your dishes a la ½ pound of refined sugar and vegtable fat; essentially if what you really want is a Marks and Spencers ready meal in a restaurant and scorn any form of authentic Indian cuisine; Khushi’s is just the place for you.
If you are looking for something a bit more authentic, avoid Khushi’s. I have eaten here several times. Initially I had an open mind, and was impressed by the palatial décor. The food, however, is ultra-bland, and most of the dishes seem to taste of mildly spiced Heinz tomato soup. On my third visit I tried the Jalfrezi, often a good dish with which to judge an Indian restaurant against its competitors. The dish itself had little flavour, while the naan was overly sweet.
A very wise restaurateur said to me that the most important thing about the diner experience is to be made to feel special, that you are important to the restaurant and its staff. While Khushi’s is clean and well appointed, it feels like a warehouse, corporate and without passion, and I get the feeling of being just another number in the machine, certainly anything but special.
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Zizzi
42-45 Queensferry Street, EH2 4RA, Edinburgh
from elcc (19%) on July 17th, 2008 (1 month ago)
Popped in for a Sunday lunch and was well greeted and seated as I was drawn by the nice look from the outside. Service was fast and efficient until the food came. Pasta was slightly heavy on the salt, pepper and oily. The food was also slighly expensive but this is understandable as it is located in the West End.
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La Rusticana
90 Hanover Street, EH2 1EL, Edinburgh
from elcc (19%) on July 17th, 2008 (1 month ago)
Came here yesterday for a family lunch and was slightly disappointed. I have to say that the waiters looked as if they had a boozing party the night before. They did not seem to be hospitable and when the food was served, they all huddled together and started chatting away in their corner. The food was however well cooked but slightly small. Great location but did not feel welcomed.
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The Dogs
110 Hanover Street, EH2 1DR, Edinburgh
from Sarah (12%) on July 10th, 2008 (1 month ago)
I’d had this place recommended to me by a friend (who hadn’t actually been, but had heard good things). I booked it for my Mum’s 60th birthday as a treat.
Anyway, I’d had a bit of a dodgy feeling about it from when I booked, I don’t really know why. I’d asked the guy on the phone if I could take a birthday cake in and he’d said that would be fine. When I took the cake in in the afternoon before the meal, the reception I received was less than friendly. I was told that we were not allowed the table confetti I had bought. Not a problem I guess, but the guy practically scoffed when I said I’d brought the cake in (as agreed on the phone).
Our table (for 7 people) was booked for 9pm and the initial reception we received was fine. Our waitress (who told us it was her first night) was absolutely wonderful, answering our questions regarding the menu in a ‘new keen girl’ yet genuinely caring kind of way. She was honestly exceptional! It’s a shame the same could not be said for the ‘Waiter’ (who wasn’t ‘on’ our table, thank the lord), who I have now come to understand is the owner! What a funny little man he is! From the outset this guy had a serious problem with us. Whether it was because we were a large group (although there were various other tables of 4-6 people) or whether it was because of the cake awaiting us in the kitchen, I really have no idea. The numerous disgusted looks, slamming water jugs on the table, blatantly ignoring us, clearly [--] to other staff about us…I just do not know what this guy's problem was! When I later found out he was the owner I was astounded at his behaviour! Why would someone who owns a restaurant behave like this towards his customers… the mind boggles! Anyway, needless to say I won’t be returning.
Oh, and the food was fairly average!
The best thing about the night was the waitress, who received a hefty tip for rescuing our otherwise dismal evening!
Now I FINALLY understand why it’s called ‘The Dogs’…
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Zizzi
1-3 Food Terrace, Ocean Terminal, EH6 6JJ, Edinburgh
from woozyss (36%) on June 29th, 2008 (2 months ago)
Went to Zizzi yesterday which was a Saturday afternoon. Will not be returning to the OceanT restaurant although would maybe try the others.
On arrival we waited 5 mins to be seated while staff looked at us, didn't acknowledge us and carried on putting cutlery on tables. Finally a very grumpy man came over and greeted us with a frown, took us to a table next to the window. Another frowning staff member took our order and walked off with no thankyou, smile or anything.
About 3 screaming teary children got sat at the table next to us, we asked the grumpy waitress if it was ok if we moved table as we couldn't hear each other. She said yes and we moved to a table closer to the bar. Had our starter which was ok, and 40mins later we were still waiting for our main courses.
I stopped a waitress and asked if our food was nearly ready, (tables of 8 who had come in after us were receiving their food and we were still waiting), she went to check and 5 mins later told us it would be ready in 2 mins. I stopped her again to ask if there had been a problem with the kitchen getting our order.
She told us because we had moved tables the waitress had thrown away our order. What???!!! We asked the waitress if we could move, she moved our cutlery, our starter arrived - but somehow the rest of our order got thrown in the bin.
When the food did arrive it was alright but nothing special. Upon leaving I heard someone outside telling their mother that staff in Zizzi get paid less than minimum wage and have it made up to min wage with tips. This is a shocking way to treat staff. However if they did occasionally smile and look semi interested we would have left a tip.
Alright food but the staff let it down. Avoid the Ocean Terminal Zizzi, the others are supposed to be much better.
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Chimei
294 Leith Walk, EH6 5BX, Edinburgh
from Ishkhara (35%) on June 25th, 2008 (2 months ago)
I once ordered a takeaway from Chimei - I won't be back. The food took an age and was bland and tasteless. I can see what they're getting at, as they seem to have some variations on the usual Chinese restaurant fare, but unfortunately they were wide of the mark with me. :(
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Cafe Rouge
43 Frederick Street, EH2 1EP, Edinburgh
from rachybaby (82%) on June 12th, 2008 (2 months ago)
I do not recommend this restaurant.
I went here one sunny night after work for a couple of drinks and some dinner. The tables outside are crammed far too close together and everyone kept on stumbling over people's bags, legs... eventually we opted to go inside.
Service was bad. We had one extremely rude waiter who, after I had complained my food was cold, very rudely snatched them back to take back to the kitchen. On the way he mumbled something about me to a waitress standing nearby who proceeded to look over to our table. Very amateur, I was only complaining that my food was cold! Food was overall OK but over-priced.
We were never checked up on and it took us ages to even get hold of someone to bring us our bill.
Overall: rubbish service and an extremely average meal. I would not go back.
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Malmaison
1 Tower Place, EH6 7DR, Edinburgh
from Robsl1 (11%) on June 8th, 2008 (2 months ago)
Service was shambolic. With a practically empty restaurant we were given the table by the doorway with people continually walking pass and an uncomfortable breeze. We did move with no problem but a good manager would never have positioned us there in the first place. Both the drinks and food order were messed up but eventually after several conversations with three different members of staff it was sorted out. However the food is very good. It’s locally sourced and well presented. Do not however have the house salad (Main £12). This was delivered in a glass bowl just like the ones you used to get free with soap powder back in the seventies and comprised of various types of lettuce including rocket, cherry tomatoes, croutons and four “squiggles” of soft cheese. This was nothing more that a side salad supersized. Malmaison place needs a manager that is capable of directing his staff and giving them specific roles rather than letting them all run around encroaching on each others territory. There are far better dining experiences to be had in Edinburgh.
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Wannaburger
7/8 Queensferry Street, EH2 4PA, Edinburgh
from mdavidson (90%) on June 3rd, 2008 (3 months ago)
I was slightly disappointed with Wannaburger, while they offer a reasonable selection of burgers I was not particularly excited by any of the combos. Perhaps this is my fault for not liking cheese as this rules out about 75% of the options. Also, I was not impressed with fries being an extra side. On the plus side, they serve Innis and Gunn Ale - I recommend you try it.
I was disappointed with the chilli burger I was served. The bun was dry and fell apart when I tried to pick it up and the burger itself was also a bit dry and overcooked. The chilli sauce was present but not particularly hot or tasty. However, the guys I was dining all thought their food was great.
My advice? If you wanna burger then go to the Cambridge Bar or Bells Diner where you will find better burgers and more atmoshpere.
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