Edinburgh
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Sotto Enoteca & Trattoria
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Modern trattoria with terracotta exterior Service: Charming and attentive, knows their stuff Other thoughts: Great meal with fresh ingredients, but the Sedanini Alla Norma was too thin on the aubergines (ratio of 5:95). All cheeses are…
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Under The Table
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: No Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): Mixed Berry Eton Mess Decor: Modern bistro Service: On repeat; we seemed to be assigned 2 waiters Other thoughts: Seasonal menu. Unbalanced flavour profile for both starters; needed more melon for one, and the cold smoked salmon was…
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The Pantry
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Simple, modern cafe Service: Rushed Other thoughts: Skimpy on the avo. Good but overpriced. Dish(es) savoured SUNSHINE ON STOCKBRIDGE: Roasted sweet potato, smoked paprika tomato, grilled courgette, smashed avocado, sriracha, free range poached eggs + halloumi…
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Kim’s Bulgogi
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): The chilli chicken (crispy) bibimbap. Gyozas are yummy too. Decor: Small cafe, more of a takeaway place Service: Good Other thoughts: Can play around with various combos (e.g. rice/glass noodles/bibimbap). Food served in takeaway bowls even when eating…
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Nok’s Kitchen on Stockbridge
Verdict 3/5: Good enough Would seek it out: No Would go back: No Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Modern rustic with Thai influences Service: Ok Other thoughts: Soggy noodles Dish(es) savoured Set Lunch £13.95 Vegetable Spring Roll: Glass noodle, vegetables and sweet chilli sauce Ba-Mee Pad: Stir-fried egg noodles, egg, beansprouts, spring onion, chicken Price Final…
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Kenji Sushi
Verdict 3/5: Good enough Would seek it out: No Would go back: Only if asked Standout dish(es): The desserts Decor: Underground whisk away to the backstreets of Japan Service: Good Other thoughts: Sushi > Cooked dishes e.g. mediocre karaage chicken and katsu curry. Uncomfortable seating unless you’re at a regular table. Quality of sushi is…
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Sotto Enoteca & Trattoria
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: Yes Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): The torta Decor: Modern trattoria with terracotta exterior Service: Charming and attentive, knows their stuff Other thoughts: Big shout out to the staff who put up with my odd pregnancy demands! Including scrambling to find a takeaway bag…
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Civerinos Stockbridge
Verdict 3/5: Good enough Would seek it out: No Would go back: Only if asked Standout dish(es): New York Style Pizza: The Civerinos Decor: American diner-style pizzeria Service: Good Other thoughts: Voted as the 13th best pizzeria in the world by TimeOut. Chain restaurant; 4 in Edinburgh and 1 in Glasgow. Taste of rosemary was…
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Urban Angel
Verdict 4/5: Excellent, will go back Would seek it out: No Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): The brownie Decor: Modern cafe Service: Good, helpful Other thoughts: Surprisingly good gluten-free brownie! Kitchen closes an hour before closing time. Dish(es) savoured Eggs Benedict with pan fried mushrooms & spinach Gluten-free brownie Price Final bill: £20 for…
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Street Box
Verdict 3/5: Good enough Would seek it out: Yes, for something quick and affordable Would go back: Yes Standout dish(es): N/a Decor: Thai neon street bar. Good street art. Service: Good, quick Other thoughts: Food comes when ready. Limited seating as more of a takeaway operation but never had an issue walking in. Dish(es) savoured…
