This is the casual version of GR’s massive array of restaurants. It offers the burgers, chips, some Asian dishes like curries, and something local to the area like Cullen Skink.
The interior deco is a bit dark and basic with chairs and tables that’s seen better days. My chair was very wobbly and unstable. Table was wobbly and I held it down with my foot.
There‘s a spiral metal staircase that leads to the upper floor… and the toilets. Thank goodness there’s a lift hidden behind curtains for those who aren’t agile enough to climb the spiral stairs.
GR’s red wine was young and fruity with a medium body. A very pedestrian drink.
Cullen Skink croquettes were on the dry side. It came with a lemon slice and two dabs of sauce on the plate. It needed a stronger sauce to complement the bland taste.
Steamed Cod was nice but the plating was very messy. The fish sat on a base of potatoes and topped with a few tiny pieces of artichokes. The texture of slightly slimy artichokes with steamed cod was very odd. Strange beige food!
The Venison pie was good. This was the dish that saved the dinner. Venison was minced very finely. The topping of mashed potatoes was creamy and nicely browned. Sauce had a slight tartness which balanced the richness of venison.
Service was efficient and friendly. The eatery filled up (mainly with tourists) and became busy… not bad for a Monday night.
The novelty of dining at a Gordon Ramsey restaurant must be a draw for his fans. The eatery is ok for those who like casual food.
This was an amazing experience! The food was spectacular, we did the Beef Wellington experience and it was well worth it, great portion sizes and delicious, high quality food. The service was also phenomenal, our waiter Dimitri was incredibly kind and helpful. He helped me find the perfect red wine to pair with my Wellington. I highly recommend trying out this spot if you’re in Edinburgh.
5
The starters were all delicious, and the biggest surprise was definitely the cheese — rich, creamy, and slightly sweet, with an amazing balance of flavors.
For the mains, the cod was the standout dish for me. It was cooked perfectly, tender and fresh, and the sauce paired with it was absolutely delicious. The steak was also cooked to the right level and very satisfying.
A few of the other dishes were slightly on the salty side for my taste, but that may just be because I usually prefer lighter seasoning. The service was excellent as well — the staff were attentive, friendly, and very professional throughout the meal. Overall, a great dining experience and definitely worth visiting!
5
Our first time eating Beef Wellington and Tiramisu and they were both exquisite! I’m 6 months pregnant and my arrival drink was adjusted so I was non-alcoholic and it was fruity and refreshing. Every course was explained in detail by our waiter Andrea who was friendly and welcoming and made the whole experience feel relaxed. Thank you for having us, we will definitely be back.
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My experience wasn't so great at all to be really honest. My friends arrived from Australia and we had taken them for a treat. They wanted to try the Beef Wellington experience.
It started off okay starters were quite punctual. There was 3 different waiters serving our table with no communication between them. We had some table water which was very warm and not drinkable.
50 minutes had passed and the main courses arrived but no one had any cutlery to eat with so we had to flag down someone to get this. By this time the beef Wellington was warm but edible.
I myself had asked what the fish and chips was and had been told haddock. When it arrived I had taken one bite and the haddock was smoked. The waiter had went into the kitchen and came back to tell me it was haddock. I repeated it was smoked and he took it away to the kitchen. The chef sent his apologies and said he had put another on but I did not want this as everyone was nearly finished their main course.
I had one scoop of sorbet for dessert which was quite nice but again had to ask for cutlery and was given a table spoon.
I had again to flag the attention of the waiters to ask where the desserts was from the experience and so whilst 3 of us had finished desserts 3 were still waiting. This is very poor, especially Gordon Ramsay putting his name to it. I was his shows being a chef myself and maybe he should pop by and sort out his Edinburgh restaurant
