Cafe Royal - Edinburgh

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   Ian VIP

   Aberdeen9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day 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 3 days ago

   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 4 days ago

   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 4 days ago

   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 4 days ago

   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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   Calum

   Edinburgh8 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 22 February 2025

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

   Superb scallops and fish pie. Good choice of wines by the glass at reasonable prices. Great historic building with lively atmosphere from the bar
   

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    Robert

    Edinburgh5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    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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