The Black Grape

4.8

441 Reviews

£26 to £40

Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 15 times today

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Good for groups

The Black Grape - a new small plate restaurant located on Edinburgh's Royal Mile. Expect small plates, wine & good times in a stunning setting. This custom designed wine bar & restaurant is the ideal setting for intimate date night dining, drinks with friends or a quick snack as you people watch in the heart of the city. Our menu is a gastronomic tour de force with inspiration from around the globe. One thing unites all our dishes however - bold, punchy flavours and plates that are perfect for sharing. In addition to a 40 seater restaurant the Black Grape also has a cozy wine & cocktail bar - expect a carefully curated selection of drinks soundtracked with the best funk & soul.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:30 pm
Phone number
0131 237 7419
Website
http://www.theblackgrape.co.uk/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
240 Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH8 8AB
Area
The Royal Mile
Parking details
None
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

What 441 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Edinburgh/Midlothian
Best Overall
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Best Food
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Innovative
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Great for fine wines
Edinburgh
Best Overall
Edinburgh
Best Food
Edinburgh
Innovative
Edinburgh
Great for fine wines

Review summary

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The Black Grape offers a vibrant dining experience in Edinburgh's Old Town, known for its "fantastic food" and "friendly, knowledgeable staff." Guests rave about the "amazing oysters" and creative small plates. The atmosphere is relaxed yet lively, with a notable "focus on dietary restrictions" and "imaginative cocktails." Highly recommended for a delightful culinary adventure.

441 Reviews

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Gareth
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding 10 out of 10. One of the best restaurants for food, drink, service and value for money. Highly recommend!
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Laura
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
WHAT a lovely meal. Date night for me and my husband, away on a rare weekend without the kids. Black grape was a last minute booking I found on open table - it did not disappoint. The cocktails are AMAZING and the food, phenomenal. My husband said ‘top 5 meals of his life’. The service is also exquisite - young, attractive and energetic servers who are knowledgable and attentive. HIGHLY recommend
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Julie
Oxford
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Average menu, not a good ambience. After some stressful news it was not the environment to relax in. Food was ok but not amazing. Toilets not well kept.
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Angus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food & wine, lovely staff & atmosphere. Highly recommended. Will be back on our next visit to Edinburgh.
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Caspar
London
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was an amazing dinner. Food was delicious and the staff could have not been nicer. Took some locals who had not been before who are definitely going back.
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Hana
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently the best restaurant for me in Edinburgh. Service, staff and food always excellent.
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Ian
County Durham
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service with great food. Party of 7 including children.
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Kriss
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great, offered suggestions. Presentation of dishes was very creative n colorful
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Neil
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an excellent experience at the black grape. The staff were phenomenal. The food was excellent. The customer service was way beyond what we were expecting. I think when we initially read the reviews we were somewhat concerned that this rest wasn’t booked on the Saturday. It is a complete mystery to me why that is. It is one of the best restaurants in that area of Edinburgh.
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OpenTable Diner
Edinburgh
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 10 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Menu is similar to tapas so the intention is to share dishes. Up to a point that works fairly well though some dishes are quite small and one doesn’t know which until they arrive. Each dish is well created, but given that you choose one or more from each part of the menu, there isn’t a large choice. Most of the dishes are quite creative and therefore take time to produce, adding to the cost and impacting on “value for money”. In contrast, I had the pavlova which was huge! The meringue was rather chewy and mint was a bit overwhelming. The staff were very friendly and helpful and food was delivered promptly. A bit on the noisy side if there happens to be a large party, otherwise a very pleasant venue
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The Black Grape is rated 4.8 stars by 441 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 15 times today

240 Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH8 8AB

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
The Royal Mile
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:30 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
http://www.theblackgrape.co.uk/
Phone number
0131 237 7419

The Black Grape

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Raw

Natural Oyster

Fillet Of Beef Carpaccio£14.50

Cured Sea Trout£12.50

Snacks

Gordal Olives£5.00

Sourdough Focaccia£4.80

Haggis Sausage Roll£8.00

Small Plates

Caramelised Onion Arancini£11.50

Hummus£10.50

Wild Mushroom Spring Roll£12.00

Lamb Croquette£11.00

Buffalo Mozzarella£10.50

Meat & Game

Chicken Schnitzel£13.50

Crispy Pork Belly£14.50

Rib-Eye Steak£22.50

Fish & Shells

Fried Prawns£14.50

Pan Roast Hake£17.50

Seared Scallops£18.00

Sides

Rocket & Lamb's Leaf Salad£5.00

Triple Cooked Chips£5.50

Baby Potatoes£5.50

Roast Courgette£8.50

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