Cafe Royal - Edinburgh

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   J

   Edinburgh1 review

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   We arrived on time and were shown to our table. We were allocated 1845 hours on a Friday evening. Our order was taken quickly and we ordered the seafood platter. The restaurant was busy and with only 4 waiting staff delivery was slow prompting us to ask how long. A problem arose when the platter arrived, there was basically no room on the table. Staff commented, they couldn’t know what people would order, to match the table size. Eating was awkward, which was a shame as the platter was lovely. We left later but staff were so busy they could not stop to stay goodbye, shame really lovely place.
   

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   Carolina VIP

   Chicago2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Excellent food, ambiance and service. Located within a lovely spot of the city.
   

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   Ian VIP

   Aberdeen9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Great lunch, great service, and nice drinks. Really enjoyed our visit. Will definitely return.
   

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   Brian

   Edinburgh5 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 8 March 2025

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

   A bit disappointed that there were no oysters or octopus available
   

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   Brian

   Edinburgh1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 7 March 2025

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

   Finding the restaurant is half the knack. It used to have its own entrance but you now have to get in via the pub, which is a lively place (to say the least) and on the night we were there it was pre-match and they were playing music much too loud which affected the ambience of the restaurant. Frankly the only conversation that could be had was shouted. The service was excellent, the food was fantastic and the whiskeys that we had with each course were brilliant. Exactly as described in the menu and lush. Thanks.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Edinburgh1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 7 March 2025

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

   Amazing food and truly outstanding service in one of the most beautiful restaurants in the city.
   

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   Ishbel

   Edinburgh1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 7 March 2025

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

   Very nice meal served by very nice, helpful staff. The place was extremely busy and had a great atmosphere. The food was simple and good, especially the wood pigeon, black pudding and puy lentils and, the rum truffle cake with black cherries was to die for. We shall return for sure
   

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   Carol

   Edinburgh1 review

   2.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

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

   Been here several times allbeit in the evening. Had light lunch, steak sandwich. Terrible. Had to search for the steak!! Disappointed.
   

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   Grant

   Inverness2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 23 February 2025

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

   A real gem of a place with amazing decor.It takes you back in time, and the service and food were both excellent.
   

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    B James

    Surrey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

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

    Tremendous food as always, great beer and wine. A fab place to eat and drink.
    

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