5 Star Restaurant and Takeaway Reviews
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Dionika
3-6 Canonmills Bridge, EH3 5LF, Edinburgh
from MaraCarfagna (38%) on July 28th, 2008 (2 months ago)
The raison d'être for a restaurant is the quality of the food it serves. For me this is of fundamental importance, while other considerations are secondary. For sure, décor, ambiance, service and the bill are important, but none will redeem poor food; while excellent cuisine will absolve other failings.
For fish of supreme quality, look no further than Dionika, in Edinburgh’s Canonmills. The chef-proprietor, Juan, is an ex-fish trader and he is a zealot for ultra-fresh fish. I ordered sea bass and was greeted with a a specimen of garantuam proportion simply prepared with olive oil and garlic, lightly cooked over a hot grill. Despite its size, the fish was incredibly delicate, and flaked delightfully when touched. The taste was sublime, and I can confidently assert that it was by far the best fish I have eaten in Scotland.
After our meal, Juan joined us to discuss our thoughts on the food and his approach to sourcing the best fish. In the era of the celebrity-chef and corporate restaurants, an artisan interested only in food, who seeks out and listens to his diners is indeed rare and a pleasant surprise. It turns out that our friend, the sea bass, had been swimming happily not 18 hours previous, and the reason for his size was his wild origin, in contrast to smaller farmed varieties.
The décor in Dionika is rustic, and there could have been more service staff, but these are trifling concerns for an establishment where you are sure to get the best fish in Edinburgh. This is an absolute must for any lover of fine food at its best.
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The Hill Station
99 Comiston Road, EH10 6AG, Edinburgh
from andaleeb (18%) on July 28th, 2008 (2 months ago)
This is a great takeaway highly recomended. Fair price and fast delivery. Tandoori king prawns and chicken jalfrezi are my favourite.
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The South China Inn
16 Polwarth Gardens, EH11 1LW, Edinburgh
from Lucy Shepherd (18%) on July 26th, 2008 (2 months ago)
Fantastic-good quality authentic Chinese food. Plenty delicious options for vegetarians and omnivores alike! My personal favourite local takeaway.
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La Fontana
1 Howard Street, EH3 5JP, Edinburgh
from Mark Gordon (18%) on July 26th, 2008 (2 months ago)
Good food, great atmosphere and reasonable prices.
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Gourmet Burger Kitchen
137 George Street, EH2 4JY, Edinburgh
from james (18%) on July 21st, 2008 (2 months ago)
Last week I visited the GBK restaurant. I tried garlic mayo burger and after the first bite I felt that it was the best hamburger I have ever had in my life. Service was good - very nice & friendly staff. Good selection of New Zealand beer. Such a nice visit. I will suggest every one to visit & try the juicy burgers.
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Tippoo Sahib
129a Rose Street, EH2 3DT, Edinburgh
from lisa jackson (18%) on July 16th, 2008 (2 months ago)
Excellent food and service.
I recommend the tandori king prawns - mwah! My boyfriend had the garlic chili chicken and that was good too.
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L'Amore D'Italia
97 Fountainbridge, EH3 9QG, Edinburgh
from GIOVANNI (18%) on July 2nd, 2008 (3 months ago)
Perhaps the best Italian restaurant in Scotland. Giovanni from Roma.
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The Newsroom
5-11 Leith Street, EH1 3AT, Edinburgh
from Jack (18%) on July 2nd, 2008 (3 months ago)
Good food good service good atmosphere, very impressed and will be returning soon.
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Restaurant Martin Wishart
54 Shore, EH6 6RA, Edinburgh
from DrKolarBear (21%) on July 2nd, 2008 (3 months ago)
Martin Wishart is a man who should be king. Of the kitchen. The food here is as elegant as a fever of stingrays migrating across the seas which also uncannily resembles the service. Quiet, efficient, charming but deadly. The food appears to have been romanced and the produce selected by jedi. If you have a bad meal here then there is something wrong with you and not Monsieur Wishart.
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The Dell Inn
27 Lanark Road, EH14 1TG, Edinburgh
from realale (9%) on June 30th, 2008 (3 months ago)
Went there on Sunday with my family and had the most amazing Sunday lunch. The staff were very friendly and even kept the kids entertained with colouring. Would recommend it to any one. Don't know what the last review was about but some people just want to complain.
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