Monboddo

So we have been ending the night here for the last couple of days, with a few drinks. The atmosphere is laid back and great to wind down. Tonight, we actually had some food, and that was really good as well. The staff has been friendly and inviting and is really attentive, unlike a neighboring pub, where I was passed by many times trying to get drinks after standing in line for at least 6 min(when I made it to the bar). The staff for me makes this place a must try.

Had a dinner night there. Loved the concept. Wee plates to share and I found out a little bit about Lord Monboddo (never heard of him, but pleased I do now) Mozzarella and sun-dried tomatoes tart was awesome. Pork belly and lamb flank (I was told that they make seasonal changes in the menu) were super delicious (to be honest not a big fan of the chickpeas with the lamb). Cauliflower fritters were nice. My biggest surprise was the Rhubarb burnt cream for dessert. You have to try it. From the cocktails The cocktail Born with Tails just perfect! Definitely I'll come back. The team was fantastic. Well done everyone.

Dined there on our first night in Edinburgh, after long drive up we felt it would be perfect to eat there and explore more the following days. It was absolutely delightful, the food was immaculately presented, fresh, flavoursome and out if this world, It was sparsely populated with most people in there enjoying a nice cocktail and a pint of Innes and Gunn. I would highly recommend the restaurant, I had the Prix Fixe menu with haggis spring rolls. cod loin and chocolate fondant. It was all incredible. Just one word of warning, the wife had a cocktail that nearly knocked her socks off, they are potent and full of booze.

2018.... we've come back a few times since the initial review but we've found the staff to be constantly under pressure and unable to give the service you'd expect from such an establishment. Please remedy this as we want to come again for the great atmosphere and cocktails 2015 Excellent cocktails. Andrea is a total perfectionist! Every time we come to Edinburgh we come here. Love it

Came here to use wifi, as my home is struggling with the internet connection at the moment. I was looked after by Lorenzo, who is a great bartender/server. He was truly welcoming, attentive, friendly and just simply great with customers. Had tea and scone, which was great! They've got paper straws, which is always a bonus for me. I hope they've got other sustainable measures too. ;) Also, two people walked in, looked at the menu, then wanted to walk out, but they were stopped by a team member asking them how they could make them happy. Just simply WOW!!