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Yamato Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Yamato Edinburgh

4.8
4.8
286 Reviews
£26 to £40
Japanese

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2 people
19:30
Booked 23 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Healthy
"Yamato", one of Japan's most ancient name and source of national harmony!
At Yamato, expect top quality traditional Japanese cuisine and service for you to experience with an extensive variety of dishes served in an intimate and refined environment. Proudly serving top quality Wagyu beef.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Japanese Speciality
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri, Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0131 466 5964
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
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What 286 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Best Overall

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Best Food

  • Edinburgh

    Best Overall

  • Edinburgh

    Best Food

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Yamato Edinburgh is renowned for its exceptional sushi, earning praise as "the best sushi I've had." Guests appreciate its "incredible food and stellar service," with standout dishes like the Dragon roll and O Toro tuna. The restaurant's "perfect ambiance" and "authentic Japanese feel" make it a must-visit for Japanese cuisine enthusiasts.
286 Reviews
  1. Julia

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food os just amazing and staff is attentive in a busy environment. A little noisy but so worth it.

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  2. Kate

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly and informative staff in this stylish, side street restaurant. All food was exceptional, sashimi especially so.

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  3. Bailey

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing, fresh & tasty food. Food came out quickly after ordering. Even got a surprise mochi and candle brought out for girlfriends birthday

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  4. Jo

    VIP

    London

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Probably won’t go back. Food is just ok. Non of orders seems elevated in taste. Presentation looks good. Service is very good.

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  5. Hannah

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible as always. Been back here 4 times and never disappointed. The service is excellent and the food is well worth it.

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  6. Bryan

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was great. Not the biggest van of the cuisine but this was exceptional. We will definitely return to try some more on the menu

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  7. Ruaridh

    Edinburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food. Not the fastest service. Expensive but food was quality.

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  8. Paddy

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Been in Japan many times. Thought I was there again

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  9. Carolina

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was excellent, service very friendly however a bit slow. The tables are very close to each other so hard to have a private conversation.

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  10. Rhoda

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the best sushi I've had in Edinburgh. Only complaint, music a touch too loud and frenetic. Everything else was fabulous.

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Yamato Edinburgh is rated 4.8 stars by 286 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:30
Booked 23 times today
Google Map for Yamato Edinburgh

11 Lochrin Terrace, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH3 9QJ

Additional information

  • Area
    Edinburgh
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri, Sun 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sat 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, Japanese Speciality
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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