Cafe Royal - Edinburgh

Review summary

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   Robert

   Edinburgh

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This seems a busy restaurant so if you want to dine here I would advise making a reservation. The menu choices were good as were the portions.
   

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   David

   Orlando

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Unique location and ambience - feels like a time warp smart Victorian pub/dining room. Delicious, and fresh, Scottish-centric food. Great service too. Loved it.
   

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   Kyle

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great restaurant in an amazing 19th century setting. Lovely Scottish food.
   

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   Louise

   N. Ireland

   4 reviews

   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My husband and I had a great meal here on Valentines night. I would probably have given it 5 stars but my husband couldn't find much he liked on the menu as he's a fussy eater and not keen on fish. On the other hand I was spoilt for choice! Just check the menu beforehand if one of your party is odd like him lol. I had sirloin steak and he had the cheeseburger. We had rum and dark chocolate tart for dessert. We both really enjoyed our meals and the service was perfect, friendly but not intrusive. There was a great atmosphere here. The restaurant part is quieter than the attached bar but still has a pleasant buzz about it. I would definitely recommend.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Edinburgh

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   The service was not great, from when we first entered
   

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   Archie

   London

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Our only issue was that our table by the door was a little cold. Having said that, we didn’t ask to move, so it wasn’t too bad. Everything else was excellent. Brilliant whisky options
   

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   Noel

   Edinburgh

   9 reviews

   3.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 2

   I was looking forward to a unique experience given the wonderful art, decor, period setting and history, but the dining itself was underwhelming. Very tight eating area with a table of 7 loud bankers behind us in a room that takes 28 made for challenging conversation. Scotch egg, haggis and soda bread not available. Food was OK, but it all lacked the magic I had hoped would be there. It was a Monday night after a rugby weekend, so maybe that affected performance / delivery? Maybe I’m being harsh, but you asked for my feedback.
   

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   Karen

   London

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 9 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely atmosphere, especially on match days! Absolutely the best fish and chips we have ever had!
   

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   Paul

   Edinburgh

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 7 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Quality service, quality food, quality decor, thank you
   

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    Gregor

    Glasgow

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Seafood of the highest quality and First class service Fantastic surroundings. Perhaps not for you if you like a quieter ambiance as the bar next door provides a more strident atmosphere.
    

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