Harden's says
BYO restaurant between Leith and Edinburgh.
Harden's survey result
Summary
This “real gem” on the road to Leith – “family-run with flair and passion” – “uses unusual cuts of locally sourced meats and seasonal produce to keep the cost of lunch to £10”. It’s “intimate and cosy, but on a hot summer’s day, sitting outside sipping wine and eating the amazing fresh food the kitchen sends out is a real treat”.
Summary
This “real gem” on the road to Leith – “family-run with flair and passion” – “uses unusual cuts of locally sourced meats and seasonal produce to keep the cost of lunch to £10”. It’s “intimate and cosy, but on a hot summer’s day, sitting outside sipping wine and eating the amazing fresh food the kitchen sends out is a real treat”.
Summary
Now two years old, this “very good local” on the road to Leith is a superior “cheap ’n’ cheerful” option, serving “fresh, home cooked food” that’s a cut-above. Top Menu Tip: “the £10 lunch for two courses, with the chance to BYO, is one of Edinburgh’s best bargains”.
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Restaurant details
The Walnut Restaurant Diner Reviews

"Beautifully made lamb pithivier, excellent coley at this great little city-centre restaurant. Very efficient and cheery staff too NEW YEAR"S LIST"

"Great find. Very well thought out menu; excellent lamb pithivier, sea bass starter. Interesting wine list. "
Prices
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Wine per bottle | £19.00 |
Filter Coffee | £2.50 |
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Service | 12.50% |
9 Croall Place, Edinburgh, EH7 4LT
Opening hours
Monday | CLOSED |
Tuesday | 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
Wednesday | 12:30 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
Thursday | 12:30 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
Friday | 12:30 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
Saturday | 12:30 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
Sunday | CLOSED |
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