Harden's survey result
Summary
“It’s always a pleasure to dine” at this “beautiful restaurant, slightly off the beaten track in glorious Edinburgh” – the “contemporary décor” is matched by “sublime, beautifully cooked” modern European dishes, which benefit from chef Maciej Szymik’s “very different presentation”. “Staff are welcoming and attentive”. There’s now a sibling brasserie in the West End, Otro.
Summary
“It’s always a pleasure to dine” at this “beautiful restaurant, slightly off the beaten track in glorious Edinburgh” – the “contemporary décor” is matched by “sublime, beautifully cooked” modern European dishes, which benefit from chef Maciej Szymik’s “very different presentation”. “Staff are welcoming and attentive”. There’s now a sibling brasserie in the West End, Otro.
Summary
“A super find in Edinburgh”, set where New Town and Canonmills meet; from the “great deal at lunch” to the innovative use of Scottish produce, the food – by ex-Harvey Nicks Forth Floor Restaurant chef Maciek Szymij – is “always A1”.
Summary
“An exceptional value set lunch” is a key feature at this popular fixture between New Town and Canonmills, whose “well-cooked and thought-out” local food, by Maciek Szymij, ex-of Harvey Nichol’s Fourth Floor restaurant, is “more than expected for the simple bistro ambience”. It has just opened a sibling in the West End too (Otro, 22 Coates Crescent, EH3).
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New Chapter Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Popular restaurant, but maybe they need to take one or two ingredients out of every dish to make them more successful. Duck with sweetcorn and girolles was well presented, but the sweetcorn overpowered everything on the plate.We strongly objected to the 'alcohol upselling' after EVERY course, and the waitress trying to tell us how to taste wine - just embarrassing. There are so many better options in the city. Will not return. "
"It's a lovely neighbourhood joint, good fish and seasonal ingredients. Staff are friendly...there is a marginally dingy basement, so avoid that when you book, but otherwise it's just the kind of place you want to be 5 minutes walk around the corner from your house. "
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £22.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.50 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
18 Eyre Pl., Edinburgh, EH3 5EP
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑10 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
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