4 Star Restaurant and Takeaway Reviews
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Suruchi
14a Nicholson Street, EH8 9DH, Edinburgh
from andy (100%) on May 13th, 2008 (3 days ago)
Enjoyed a great meal in this Indian restaurant upstairs opposite the Festival Theatre last night. We had booked online using EdinburghMenus.com earlier in the afternoon and the system worked perfectly.
We expected it to be really quiet, being a Monday night, but when we arrived at 7 there were already a couple of tables filled including 1 large group. By 9 o'clock the restaurant was almost full!
The descriptions for all the items in the menu are written in Scots which is a novel touch. The hotness of a dish is described in terms of "Nippie" or "Nae ower nippie" which makes a refreshing change!
They've got Cobra on tap which is great and we had a few poppadums to start. We shared a chicken Jalfrezi and asked the waiter to recommend another lamb dish for us. He brought us the chef's special which was very tasty. We also got a complimentary green lentil dish. No complaints about the food at all.
After our coffee the waiter asked if we'd like anything else. We were pretty much ready to leave, but couldn't resist his offer of a complimentary Indian whisky. I'm no whisky fan and I'd say that this Indian stuff tasted no more disgusting than Scottish whisky.
The decor in the place is looking a bit tired and it could do with an overhaul, but that is about the only thing I can find fault with.
Our bill came to about £40 after the tip which was excellent value considering we'd had a few drinks each and more food than we could eat.
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The Basement
10a-12a Broughton Street, EH1 3RH, Edinburgh
from Bryan (51%) on May 13th, 2008 (3 days ago)
The Basement has a great lunchtime deal. Yesterday I had a tomato and red pepper soup. Lovely and spicy with generous chunks of fresh bread. This was followed by a beautiful ribeye steak, served with sauteed potatoes and a slab of garlic butter.
Brilliantly done and at £7.50 for 2 courses, fantastic value.
Very friendly service too.
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Coyoba
113 Buccleuch Street, EH8 9NG, Edinburgh
from rachybaby (68%) on May 12th, 2008 (4 days ago)
As I had never eaten Jamaican food before (or certainly not that I was aware of) I was intrigued as to what this little restaurant would have to offer. I was not disappointed! As I walked in I felt as if I was on holiday – the restaurant had a lovely ambience with bright red walls and obscure wall hangings. It was nice to go to a restaurant that was unique as Edinburgh, in my opinion, severely lacks these types of places.
The menu was interesting and varied. My partner and I both went for fish dishes; both were fantastic. I had sea bass and it came with rice, salad and lots of veg – the portion was extremely generous. The fish was cooked to perfection and it was such a tasty, satisfying meal that I have absolutely no complaints! For desert I had a rum based chocolate cake to satisfy my sweet tooth. Again, no complaints!
Service was good. Their only downfall was that they didn’t check up on us when we were eating our mains to make sure everything was OK… as I used to work in the industry I think this helps differentiate between good and bad service.
One other complaint is that the restaurant was quite warm & stuffy; possibly a result of all the candles they had burning or maybe, because they had cramped one too many tables into quite a small area.
The bill came to £40 overall which included a bottle of wine, two main courses & two deserts – pretty reasonable I would say. From Sunday to Thursday they also do BYO but this doesn’t include Friday and Saturday nights.
I would definitely recommend this restaurant – it is unique, the food is tasty and, for the short time that I was there, I felt as if I were on holiday (surely always a good thing!) For those reasons and more, I would definitely return.
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Ducks at Le Marche Noir
2-4 Eyre Place, EH3 5EP, Edinburgh
from jamesL (12%) on May 11th, 2008 (4 days ago)
EXCELLENT FOOD / AMAZING VALUE
I was taken here as a birthday treat and was not disappointed. Three courses of gloriously tasty and superbly executed food. An assiette of duck opened the evening and paved the way for a deliciously hearty main of lamb (cutlets and braised). A dessert of ice-cream and date loaf, accompanied by a wonderfully creamy rhubarb concoction, provided a suitably decadent finale.
This food is on a par with many of Edinburgh's Michelin rated eateries but comes at a fraction of the price: three courses for and draw-dropping £28! The phrase"value for money" most definitely applies. GO NOW!
P.S. Fine wine enthusiasts will spend a large portion of the evening drooling over the extensive wine list!
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Peter's Yard
27 Simpsons Loan, EH3 9GG, Edinburgh
from Marius (16%) on May 10th, 2008 (6 days ago)
Sandwiches are expensive but definitely worth it so I treat myself from time to time. For a cheaper option try the soups (they have 2 choices everyday). I get a soup "to go", it comes with 2 large slice of bread (2 different breads as well) so it makes a decent lunch and the price is just over £3.
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S.W.S Chinese Takeaway
8 Stenhouse Cross, EH11 3JU, Edinburgh
from RossDouglas (26%) on May 3rd, 2008 (1 week ago)
The SWS has been a favourite of mine for the last few years.
Reasonable prices, good food and prompt delivery sets this Chinese take away apart from others in the area.
Beer, wines and spirits are available for purchase during normal licenced hours.
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Negociants
45-47 Lothian Street, EH1 1HB, Edinburgh
from RossDouglas (26%) on May 3rd, 2008 (1 week ago)
Negociants is one of Edinburgh's oldest cafe/bars.
Situated close to Edinburgh university and a short walk from tourist spots such as the Chambers Street Museum and the old Kirkyard where Edinburgh Legend, Greyfriars Bobby, is buried, Negotiants is a great place to hang out.
Boasting a varied menu and reasonable prices this restaurant/bar is one of Edinburgh's best.
During the Edinburgh Festival Negociants can be very busy as it is situated directly across the road from the Udderbelly and Pleasance 2. If you are attending a show in either venue and fancy a meal before hand it is advisable to book a table. A word of warning though, your table may not be kept if you do not appear at the stated time.
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Pizza Primo
244a Morrison St, EH3 8DT, Edinburgh
from RossDouglas (26%) on May 3rd, 2008 (1 week ago)
Possibly the best Pizzas on the west side of Edinburgh.
Delivery available all over the city of Edinburgh.
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St John's Curry Club
100 St John's Road, EH12 8AT, Edinburgh
from RossDouglas (26%) on May 3rd, 2008 (1 week ago)
The St Johns Curry Club is a haven of calm on an otherwise busy street. A reasonably priced menu and superbly made food makes the St Johns Curry Club well worth a visit.
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