Roseleaf Bar Cafe

We chanced our luck and went here for lunch without reservation. It was busy so we had to wait for a table. The gent told us that it would be 10/15 mins or maybe slightly longer for a table to be available. It ended being closer to the 25 min mark. The pub itself was quite quirky with lots of things going on. I got a mad hatter vibe. The toilets were covered in comic strips which I thought was quite cool. Whilst waiting on a table we sat at the bar. The woman on the bar could’ve been a bit more welcoming, she was task oriented and I understand she was maybe busy but it isn’t difficult to crack a smile. All the other staff were friendly and helpful. We were seated for our meal around the back. Menus were inserted into a old magazine which was funny. They had boardgames which was a nice tough. I got gubbed at dobble whilst waiting for our food. Speaking of food, I was stuck between the mac and cheese and peking pork rosey open flatbread. The server was very helpful and said he could do a smaller portion of the mac and have it as a side. I was immediately sold. My wife went for the meaty mcleith burger. Firstly the peking pork was really nice. I expected a bigger portion but it was nice with beautiful flavours. The mac and cheese was one of the favourites but it wasn’t mine. For me it was a bit too watery at the bottom and I didn’t actually enjoy the flavour that much. My wife enjoyed her burger and she couldn’t really fault it apart from the price as it was quite pricey. I got a coconut cream pudding for dessert and it was pretty good. Overall, good food for pub standards. Love the vibe of this place.

I’m so so picky about Sunday lunch after growing up in Yorkshire where it’s basically religion. Roseleaf was easily the best Sunday roast I’ve ever eaten in a restaurant, every bit of it was delicious and well cooked. Those Yorkshire puddings, cooked in dripping, are a thing of beauty. The roast roots and the tender, falling apart pork belly were standout. I wanted a jug of gravy when the whole thing was presented to me but it turned out the intense jus at the bottom of the plate was more than enough. I found room to demolish half of an extremely decadent sticky toffee pudding with banoffee ice-cream (which really worked!). Next time I’m coming back to try the brunch

Our server, Hannah, was incredible. Very friendly, attentive, and gave great recommendations. My entire group loved the Mac and cheese. We added bacon to one and chorizo to the other. Both were amazing! All of us were very happy with our meals. I got the Cullen Skink and it was incredible. Smoky and creamy and delicious. The raspberry lemonade is a great drink choice too! We will definitely be returning!

The service was good and the recommendation by the staff was spot on. The hummus was delicious and was easily shared between two or more people. The real hot chocolate was great. If you love clam chowder or that style of soup their fish version is fantastic. The atmosphere is family friendly and relaxed.

It's pretty cool and lovely place , full of roses and things which will enchant you. An update to the second visit to this bar It's so classic nad always and this time had the food. And believe it the desert here is wonderful, something I will keep coming back and back for the brownie with those ice-cream and cherry sauce was a completely awesome.

A wee bar in the Leith serving good food and delicious desserts. I go there often because it's very cozy and the staff is friendly. This is the perfect place for sitting by the bar and chatting with bar staff or sitting with you friends on the table in the back side. This time they had cask ale on both of their taps.