5 Star Restaurant and Takeaway Reviews

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The Olive Branch Bistro

44-46 George IV Bridge, EH1 1EJ, Edinburgh

from Karen MacLean (14%) on August 4th, 2008 (4 months ago)

An absolute treasure! The only negative thing is that it looks a bit dark and boring when you look in at ground level. Now, when you descend the beautifully designed wrought iron stairs, the experience is unmissable! Lots of light from floor to ceiling windows looking onto the Cowgate (I think...).

And the food... gorgeous. Lunch costs £11.95 for 2 courses with a delicious free glass of Champage thrown in. I had Chorizo watercress & fennel salad with orange dressing... 10 out of 10 for taste and presentation. The seared salmon, garlic polenta and shallot dressing is near to the best thing I've ever tasted... My friend's Caesar salad followed by grilled chicken, potato salad with red pepper pesto was also gorgeous. And the waiters are not only Greek gods but couldn't have been more helpful. We were the only diners there; it would have been a different ambience with more diners.

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Amicus Apple

17 Frederick Street, EH2 2EY, Edinburgh

from jack (17%) on July 30th, 2008 (4 months ago)

Went in for lunch, food was great, service wasn't far behind, also really good for a few drinks in evening... would suggest you pay them a visit! I've never been disappointed yet, which is rare!

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Dionika

3-6 Canonmills Bridge, EH3 5LF, Edinburgh

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from MaraCarfagna (38%) on July 28th, 2008 (4 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 (17%) on July 28th, 2008 (4 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 (17%) on July 26th, 2008 (4 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 (17%) on July 26th, 2008 (4 months ago)

Good food, great atmosphere and reasonable prices.

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Gourmet Burger Kitchen

137 George Street, EH2 4JY, Edinburgh

from james (17%) on July 21st, 2008 (4 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 (17%) on July 16th, 2008 (4 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 (17%) on July 2nd, 2008 (5 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 (17%) on July 2nd, 2008 (5 months ago)

Good food good service good atmosphere, very impressed and will be returning soon.

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