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Element's Restaurant Area - Element, Edinburgh,

Element

4.6
4.6
532 Reviews
£25 and under
Scottish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
Your local in the heart of the city. Tucked away just off Princes Street in amongst the boutiques of Rose Street you’ll find a modern Scottish bar with food and drinks that have been intimately created and served with pride.

Our food is of traditional Scottish heart with plenty of modern twists.

Come down and try our brand new brunch menu, available Saturday and Sunday 10am-12pm

Every month we give a craft Scottish distillery their time to shine with our In Gin Cocktail Menu.

🧒 Under 18s welcome until 10pm
🐶 Dog-friendly in the bar area
🍳 Brunch served Saturday and Sunday 10am-12pm
🏃 Walk-ins welcome
🍹 Bookings for food only.
🍹Drinks only bookings are walk in only in our Bar Area!
📅 Contact us directly for bookings of 8 or more

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Contemporary British, Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    0131 225 3297
  • Website
    http://www.elementedinburgh.co.uk/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
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What 532 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Hot spot

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Scottish

  • Edinburgh

    Hot spot

  • Edinburgh

    Scottish

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Element in Edinburgh delights with "superb service" and "excellent food" amidst a "lovely ambiance." Guests rave about the varied menu featuring standout items like the Sunday roast and sticky toffee pudding. The friendly, attentive staff and cozy atmosphere make it a perfect spot for celebrations or casual dining. Highly recommended!

532 Reviews

  1. Ross

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very warm welcome, great service, staff were great, food was lovely

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  2. Anne

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our second visit this month. It's hard to think of anywhere else that would be better. It's central, comfortable, stylish, has an interesting menu and is not over-priced. Give it a try!

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  3. Derrick

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the roast dinner, delicious, my sistee had the Balmoral chicken, ahe loved it

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  4. Lisa

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding little place! Lovely vibe, bar area really bustling with it being so close to Christmas and the seating area for food through the back was fab. Menu was amazing and the mocktails. Barman who made it asked for some feedback as it was his first time making it and it was 10/10. Servers were brilliant, friendly and bubbly. Especially the girl who i think was from New Zealand ( apologies if it was Aus!) Compliments also to the chef for wonderful food. We will be back!

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  5. Gordon

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just perfect! Will definitely be back. Great food in the heart of Edinburgh.

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  6. Richard

    Edinburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always visit Element when in Edinburgh, always great service and good value
    ElementResponded on 10 December 2024
    Hi Richard, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review for our team. It really does make a big difference to the team and we look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Edinburgh. The Element team

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  7. Vittoria

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Locale molto carino e arrosto di Natale buonissimo. Musica dal vivo e personale molto gentile

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  8. Leannagh

    N. Ireland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and excellent value. Waitering staff couldn’t have been more welcoming or helpful. Would definitely go back again
    ElementResponded on 10 December 2024
    Hello Leannagh, Thank you for such a wonderful review! We're so glad to see that you enjoyed your visit with us and the service the team provides it really does make a big difference to the team top hear. We hope to welcome you back soon. The Element Team

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  9. Alex

    Edinburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really like this place, great food, friendly staff and fantastic location 👍
    ElementResponded on 10 December 2024
    Hello Alex, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review, its always so nice to hear that our guests are having such a great time in our venue. We hope to welcome you back soon. The Element team.

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  10. Mairead

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely ambience. Fantastic staff. Fish main and steak main were both outstanding.
    ElementResponded on 13 December 2024
    Hi Mairead, Thank you for taking the time leave us such wonderful feedback. Our staff always strive for a 5* service and am so glad to hear that’s what you experienced with us. We hope to welcome you back again soon. The Element team

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FAQs

Element is rated 4.6 stars by 532 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Element

110-114 Rose Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3JF

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    New Town
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Contemporary British, Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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