Silvio Tattiescone Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 I prostrate myself before the great & the good of P&B, humbly beseeching some advice. I have to take a party of six from my work out for a meal in Edinburgh, preferably within walking distance of the Royal Mile - and I've got to do it three nights in a row. Fri & Sat are sorted I think. Those nights have to be restaurants with wheelchair access so I'm going for the Pibroch on the Royal Mile and Amarone at St Andrews Square, Scottish and Italian. Any suggestions for the Thursday night? Can't be Chinese. No, I'm not taking them to MacDonalds. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillonearth Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 1 minute ago, Newbornbairn said: I prostrate myself before the great & the good of P&B, humbly beseeching some advice. I have to take a party of six from my work out for a meal in Edinburgh, preferably within walking distance of the Royal Mile - and I've got to do it three nights in a row. Fri & Sat are sorted I think. Those nights have to be restaurants with wheelchair access so I'm going for the Pibroch on the Royal Mile and Amarone at St Andrews Square, Scottish and Italian. Any suggestions for the Thursday night? Can't be Chinese. No, I'm not taking them to MacDonalds. Viva Mexico on Cockburn St? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Tattiescone Posted March 16, 2022 Author Share Posted March 16, 2022 3 minutes ago, Hillonearth said: Viva Mexico on Cockburn St? I don't think giving them the shits for three days would make me popular. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left Back Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 15 minutes ago, Newbornbairn said: I prostrate myself before the great & the good of P&B, humbly beseeching some advice. I have to take a party of six from my work out for a meal in Edinburgh, preferably within walking distance of the Royal Mile - and I've got to do it three nights in a row. Fri & Sat are sorted I think. Those nights have to be restaurants with wheelchair access so I'm going for the Pibroch on the Royal Mile and Amarone at St Andrews Square, Scottish and Italian. Any suggestions for the Thursday night? Can't be Chinese. No, I'm not taking them to MacDonalds. Gaucho’s in St. Andrew Sq. is good. Not cheap mind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillonearth Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 9 minutes ago, Newbornbairn said: I don't think giving them the shits for three days would make me popular. Sounds like you've got your work cut out for you if the remit's essentially nothing ethnic. I was also going to suggest The Witchery up by the castle, but I'm pretty sure it's not wheelchair accessible from memory. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuckleMoo Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 Sounds like you've got your work cut out for you if the remit's essentially nothing ethnic. I was also going to suggest The Witchery up by the castle, but I'm pretty sure it's not wheelchair accessible from memory.Ate and stayed there several years ago. There apartments were fantastic but thought the food was a bit overrated. The prices on the wine list would give you a heart attack!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Tattiescone Posted March 16, 2022 Author Share Posted March 16, 2022 3 minutes ago, Hillonearth said: Sounds like you've got your work cut out for you if the remit's essentially nothing ethnic. I was also going to suggest The Witchery up by the castle, but I'm pretty sure it's not wheelchair accessible from memory. One of the group has Crohn's so spicy is a bit dodgy. Anybody tried Fazenda in George St? I fancy that because one of the group is vegetarian and I don't like him. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillonearth Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 1 minute ago, MuckleMoo said: 3 minutes ago, Hillonearth said: Sounds like you've got your work cut out for you if the remit's essentially nothing ethnic. I was also going to suggest The Witchery up by the castle, but I'm pretty sure it's not wheelchair accessible from memory. Ate and stayed there several years ago. There apartments were fantastic but thought the food was a bit overrated. The prices on the wine list would give you a heart attack!! Seems to be their version of the the likes of the Ubiquitous Chip...gets a good name but any time I've eaten there hasn't exactly been stellar. It's a nice set-up there though, and I guess that's what you're paying for. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuckleMoo Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 Seems to be their version of the the likes of the Ubiquitous Chip...gets a good name but any time I've eaten there hasn't exactly been stellar. It's a nice set-up there though, and I guess that's what you're paying for.Spot on. You're paying for the experience which, I guess, they have pretty much nailed. Don't get me wrong, really enjoyed the food but if it's purely food you're after there will be better options. Going back to to the wine list I'm sure the most expensive bottle was in the region of £20,000 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left Back Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 1 hour ago, MuckleMoo said: 1 hour ago, Hillonearth said: Seems to be their version of the the likes of the Ubiquitous Chip...gets a good name but any time I've eaten there hasn't exactly been stellar. It's a nice set-up there though, and I guess that's what you're paying for. Spot on. You're paying for the experience which, I guess, they have pretty much nailed. Don't get me wrong, really enjoyed the food but if it's purely food you're after there will be better options. Going back to to the wine list I'm sure the most expensive bottle was in the region of £20,000 If you’re going purely for the food around that part of Edinburgh then you can’t do better than Honours imo. Don’t think it’s wheelchair accessible though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inanimate Carbon Rod Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Had lunch at the kitchin the other day, our fourth visit and the only good bit about edinburgh, go there. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambomo Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 The Outsider on George IV Bridge is very good. Not the cheapest but not quite at requiring a second mortgage level. The Outsider 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Kersey Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 It's not what you're looking for, but I'd like to add that I was in Edinburgh last week and I stumbled on a small French cafe next to the Conference Centre called Le Petit Cafe. It was truly excellent. I'd recommend it to any Edinburgh punters who are looking for a coffee and a snack in the afternoon. BTW, what the f**k happened to Princes Street? That used to be prestigious, now it's all pound shops and Sports Direct. Has any street in Scotland suffered such a fall from grace? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the aggressive beggar Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 7 hours ago, Newbornbairn said: One of the group has Crohn's so spicy is a bit dodgy. Anybody tried Fazenda in George St? I fancy that because one of the group is vegetarian and I don't like him. Fazenda's brilliant. Unfortunately I don't think you'll get the satisfaction of annoying the veggie as the salad bar is fantastic. My wife's a vegetarian and raved about it, she can't wait to go back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broon-loon Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Enjoyed La Casa when we ate there, but it's on Leith Walk so maybe too far away? https://la-casa-restaurant.co.uk/#2 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Bertie’s could be good for simple/fun fare. Owned by the same mob as Vitoria/La Favorita and is a big fish and chip restaurant in a pretty cool old building. Fish suppers and all the stuff you’d expect from a chippy menu but nice quality and a bit retro/kitschy. Deep fried Mars bars (or Snickers) on the menu too, which usually goes down with southern guests. Fazenda is definitely worth a visit. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiG Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 9 hours ago, Newbornbairn said: One of the group has Crohn's so spicy is a bit dodgy. I was going to suggest Mother India's Cafe or Solti both about a 5 - 10 minute walk from the Royal Mile but if spice is an issue they might not be the best suggestions. But check out the menu and see if anything there might be a goer. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawson Park Boy Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 10 hours ago, Newbornbairn said: I prostrate myself before the great & the good of P&B, humbly beseeching some advice. I have to take a party of six from my work out for a meal in Edinburgh, preferably within walking distance of the Royal Mile - and I've got to do it three nights in a row. Fri & Sat are sorted I think. Those nights have to be restaurants with wheelchair access so I'm going for the Pibroch on the Royal Mile and Amarone at St Andrews Square, Scottish and Italian. Any suggestions for the Thursday night? Can't be Chinese. No, I'm not taking them to MacDonalds. I’m going with friends today to an Indian in St Andrews Square called Dishoon, I think. Ill report back if it’s any good. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Kersey Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 6 minutes ago, Dawson Park Boy said: I’m going with friends today to an Indian in St Andrews Square called Dishoon, I think. Ill report back if it’s any good. That's part of a chain. I was at the one London a few weeks ago, it was pretty good. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left Back Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 7 minutes ago, Dawson Park Boy said: I’m going with friends today to an Indian in St Andrews Square called Dishoon, I think. Ill report back if it’s any good. Dishoon is very good. Most of the restaurants in St. Andrew Sq. are. The only one that we felt was a bit meh was the Ivy. Nothing wrong with it but nothing to make you want to go back. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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