3.5 Star Restaurant and Takeaway Reviews
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Native State
32-34 Potterrow, EH8 9BT, Edinburgh
from irishphat (80%) on August 28th, 2007 (1 year ago)
Eaten here a couple of times - once in a big group, once on my own while I waited for someone. Enjoyed it both times. Good grub, great fish and chips and friendly service. Never mobbed and seemingly never completely empty. I'll go again. Prices are good and the desserts are lovely.
They often have all the event guides in there as well - it's quite student friendly. Probably more bar than restaurant.
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Assembly
41 Lothian Street, EH1 1HB, Edinburgh
from irishphat (80%) on August 28th, 2007 (1 year ago)
Again I find myself in agreement with mdavidson - they do very nice spicy thin crust pizza, the drinks can be had 2-for-1 and they are very friendly.
Had a pre-theatre work thing and tables can be had without waiting normally. A good spot if you're going somewhere and need some grub, equally you could sit in there all evening and banter away.
3.5 stars here would be for what you're paying for an would expect. It's not fine dining- pub grub but good pub grub.
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Rick's
55a Frederick Street, EH2 1LH, Edinburgh
from irishphat (80%) on August 28th, 2007 (1 year ago)
I've eaten here for lunch several times and they do a very good two courses for a tenner option. The staff are friendly (a little casual but in a fun way) the food is tasty - I've had pasta, burgers, cannelloni and sausage and mash and I've enjoyed it all.
A pal of mine had a burger once and wasn't keen but I'm not sure if that was their fault!!!
Overall a nice atmosphere, a decent price and good fare. I'll go again and have no problem bringing people there.
I've not been there at night time so I can't comment but I'm told they will take large bookings.
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Kismot
29 St Leonard's Street, EH8 9QN, Edinburgh
from andy (100%) on August 23rd, 2007 (1 year ago)
Well, I must disagree wth the other review written by "A Curry Fan" slightly...
They are definitely right that the food is great and the service very friendly. It truly is also a family business and this comes across in the friendly, laid back attitude of the staff.
I had lamb jalfrezie, which was hotter than I would normally expect a jalfrezie to be. But it did warn me on the menu, so I certainly can't complain about that. It tasted excellent.
But I wouldn't rave about the atmosphere. The lighting's too bright and they have this nasty trolley thing going around that they stack the dirty plates on. Definitely not a nice touch! I would hardly say it's a hidden gem either - it has a very prominent frontage on St Leonard's Street - one of the main arteries into the centre of town from the south!
They don't have a license and soft drinks seem to be poured from bottles (I had a slightly flat glass of "Coke"), so I would definitely recommend taking your own drink - it's only 50p per person.
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Hard Rock Cafe
20 George Street, EH2 2PF, Edinburgh
from digitalspaghetti (25%) on August 22nd, 2007 (1 year ago)
Nice atmosphere, lots to look at and good food and drink, if a little pricey. Can be packed, so be warned.
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Izzi
119 Lothian Road, EH3 9AN, Edinburgh
from nettles (96%) on August 21st, 2007 (1 year ago)
I agree with Meng, a good place to go for your first sushi experience as there are cooked choices if you chicken out.
The half chinese half japanese menu was typical of other places I have been (outside of Scotland) and has a selection that is not overwhelming. What I don't understand is why a restaurant that serves Japanese food would even bother also serving Chinese when there are so many other Chinese restaurants in Edinburgh? I guess for the people that really dont want to try anything they dont know. But if you havent had sushi before I highly recommend giving it a try, here or anywhere.
My husband and I stuck to the Japenese food. We shared a sushi platter and the beef and mushroom roll teppanyaki. The sushi was ok, fresh, but the choices were nothing out of the ordinary. The typical egg, tuna, clam, shrimp, salmon, etc pieces. The two pieces of roll reminded me of sushi rolls I had in Taipei as they contained pork floss - a tasty slightly sweet and dry pork stuff that i miss so much!
The beef and mushroom roll was served with boiled rice and a nice sauce. The beef was sliced impossibly thin and amongst the rolls were equally thin slices of mushroom. Very well flavoured and cooked nice.
The atmosphere was busy but friendly and the decor decidedly Japanese. A great choice if you are going to catch a movie after - a theatre is just across the street.
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The Mussel and Steak Bar
110 West Bow, EH1 2HH, Edinburgh
from irishphat (80%) on August 18th, 2007 (1 year ago)
Another seafood spot and we've been here for a birthday dinner. Not the cheapest but herself really enjoyed the surf'n'turf and while I had seafood medley, it was pretty good but not excellent. On the whole we enjoyed it more than the Mussell inn but I think I've been a bit unlucky with my choice of mains in this place and its competition (the Mussell Inn). If anything the food was nicer here but there was a lot less atmosphere. Not bad.
Good service, we paid £70 for two of us and that was having pretty much everything - 3 courses, wine/beer and coffee.
I'd go again.
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Mussel Inn
61-65 Rose Street, EH2 2NH, Edinburgh
from irishphat (80%) on August 18th, 2007 (1 year ago)
I've been here a few times as I used to work right around the corner. Lunchtime is top with as the other person said- excellent mussels, very tasty. They were doing a good 6.99 for a half kilo, chips and a glass of wine but that may be finished now. Good value all the same. I wouldn't eat here on a special occaision as it won't be that fab, the mains (other than mussels ) were ok. I had scallops which were well overpriced and herself didn't finish the surf n turf.
It was good but apart from a cheeky lunch, I wouldn't rush back for dinner.
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Centraal
32a West Nicolson Street, EH8 9DD, Edinburgh
from irishphat (80%) on August 18th, 2007 (1 year ago)
Woudn't have called this spot pretentious but then that could just be a measure of me than the bar. Lots of studenty types at various times. They used to do a beat the clock thing (the earlier you are the cheaper it is) for a cheap menu last year - they may still do it. Decent grub nice beers, good music in the bar section. Like it.
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Wild Elephant
21 Newington Road, EH9 1QR, Edinburgh
from irishphat (80%) on August 17th, 2007 (1 year ago)
Quiet but excellent food. Had a red curry which I loved and the meal for 2 was excellent value. Will go again and would bring people with me happily. I don't think it ever gets busy mind you and minimal chat from the staff but thats ok as you're too busy eating.
I wouldn't imagine you'd need to book as I've never seen it full.
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