4.5 Star Restaurant and Takeaway Reviews
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First Coast
97-101 Dalry Road, EH11 2AB, Edinburgh
from ddcook (61%) on August 19th, 2007 (1 year ago)
Has never dissapointed once over the last 2 years. Great menu that rotates on a regular basis, but the good stuff always sticks around. Would like to say I have eaten my way round the menu but in reality often struggle to see past the fantastic steak. Starter options are always interesting and usually something a little quirky on there, the deserts always features something that you last had at school dinners but done oh so much better (recently this was set chocolate custard, previously jam roly poly, eton mess etc). Great service, reasonably priced and nice surroundings.
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Abstract
33-35 Castle Terrace, EH1 2EL, Edinburgh
from Owen (33%) on August 16th, 2007 (1 year ago)
This relatively new restuarant is a lovely addition to the Edinburgh restuarant scene. Fairly pricey in the evenings, but £12.95 for 2 courses at lunch is exceptional value. I had the Scottish Salmon Gravadlax to start, followed by the exquisite Roasted Guinea Fowl Breast with Foie Gras.
The service was perfectly competent and attentive. The ambience is lovely. It is only my stingyness that prevented me from giving it an unprecedented 5 stars.
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David Bann
56-58 St Mary's Street, EH1 1SX, Edinburgh
from maggot (26%) on August 15th, 2007 (1 year ago)
I also had one of the best meals ever and I'm not vegetarian but Mexican does it every time along with fruit smoothies. Would definitely go back to this restaurant.
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David Bann
56-58 St Mary's Street, EH1 1SX, Edinburgh
from Sitatunga (10%) on August 15th, 2007 (1 year ago)
I may have had the best meal of my life here: Noodles with tofu and some odd vegetables. A very smart atmosphere for a vegetarian restaurant with good lighting. The service was very professional. A bit pricier than other vegetarian restaurants but definitely worth it for an occasional treat.
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First Coast
97-101 Dalry Road, EH11 2AB, Edinburgh
from nettles (94%) on August 6th, 2007 (1 year ago)
Quaint and busy little restaurant in Dalry specialising in steak and seafood. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable about the food and wine and seem happy to give recommendations. When we were there my husband had the lamb chops, which like every other time he complained of the size. I thought the portion was a good size but I agreed with him that the potatoes it came with were not that great. But since this was a few months ago, this might not be on the menu now which is something I love about this place. It changes with the seasons and if you wait and go again there will be different things on the menu. I had steak frites. I rarely eat steak but every once in a while it's a treat and I am glad I chose this place. The steak was cooked a little more done than I would have liked and asked for but it was flavourful, well seasoned and well sized. The chips it came with were divine. They were sprinkled with pepper and salt that must have been almost a powder. It stuck to the chips beautifully and made me wish that all chips were dusted with this stuff. For the price, this place is fantastic and I hope to go back soon.
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Mussel Inn
61-65 Rose Street, EH2 2NH, Edinburgh
from Meng (87%) on August 5th, 2007 (1 year ago)
How can there not be a review for the one-and-only Mussel Inn on Rose Street? Ha-ha! First post here!
For a chain (there's another in Glasgow) this is pretty good stuff. The fish is pretty okay, but the strength is in the mussels. Kilo pot of mussels with creme, garlic, morrocan, thai, you name it. Gorge it down and swipe with garlic bread. Shell-fish heaven.
So good I have this on my speed-dial (Remember kids, if you want to eat here you have to book in advance. I've once tried to get a table for two in the @rse end of a Monday in winter, and it's still full! obviously very popular, and there's a reason why. A lot of trade tends to be repeat customers hooked on that fresh Scottish seafood catch...)
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Petit Paris
17 Queensferry Street, EH2 4QW, Edinburgh
from Meng (87%) on August 5th, 2007 (1 year ago)
Another favourite of mine. I tend to bring my friends there (though obviously they just want to ogle at the continental waitresses with gorgeous accents), but I digress...
Food, like the other Grassmarket establishment, is divine. Every time I've been to either of the Petit Paris establishments, it's never disappointed. Sure, the little-francois decorative tat may seem as unusual as say, going to an irish-themed pub in Shanghai, but hey the food tastes like a little old granny's hidden under the kitchen table (and believe me, it's a small kitchen).
It's worth the wait though, just sit down and order, the food will take its time to be served to you, but when it's served it's like manna from heaven. Home-cooked, on hot plates, with simple mouth-watering ingredients. Unpretentious, and value for money (No £15 quid for a microwave steak you can cook yourself at home here).
Try the fish. The toulouse sausages. The t'art chocolat with creme anglais. Best creme brulee out of Paris (and the creme brulee in paris is pretty merde if you ask me). I'll be seeing you here too.
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Petit Paris
38-40 Grassmarket, EH1 2JU, Edinburgh
from Meng (87%) on August 5th, 2007 (1 year ago)
A city centre location, with a decent price (if you go during the pre-theatre hours where you a main + coffee deal) or reasonable price outwith the 'discount' hours even.
It's one of my favourite restaurants, and I've practically tried everything on the menu. The fish is superb, and I'm not much of a pisceterian, and the lamb dishes are always cooked to perfection.
Presentation is superb, for the price it's practically a bargain (see if you're willing to pay the same price for the touristy garbage all the other places in the Grassmarket and 'steakhouses' tend to serve), and it comes highly, highly recommended by yours truly. See you there.
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New Bell Restaurant
233-235 Causewayside, EH9 1PH, Edinburgh
from maggot (26%) on August 2nd, 2007 (1 year ago)
A nice traditional Scottish restaurant with quaint surroundings but modern and friendly team of staff. The prices justify the high standards and quality. They will warn you that the Aberdeen Angus steak and apple crumble may take more than 5 minutes to cook but at least you know then it's been prepared and cooked freshly and they're definitely worth the wait. The cranachan is to die for. I've been back several times now with friends and family and they've all enjoyed.
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The Olive Branch Bistro
19 Colinton Road, EH10 5DP, Edinburgh
from maggot (26%) on August 2nd, 2007 (1 year ago)
We made a short notice booking and also changed the time and the staff were really amicable about it all. A really nice restaurant in a good location. Something other than the usual Italians you seem to get the further out of town you go. Food was excellent, price was consistent for the quality of the food. I'd definitely go back ...and they've got a function room.
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