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The Cellar Door
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The Cellar Door

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Reviews of The Cellar Door (664)

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5.3/6

664 reviews

5.3/6

664 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Good value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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New"Excellent"
6/6
Steven K.2 days ago · 1 review

What a wonderful dining experience. Went for the tasting menu (one meat, one veggie) with wine flight. Food was of outstanding quality but the service was equally brilliant. They were happy to provide an alternative for one course and the girls waiting on us were so friendly and attentive. Will definitely return.

New"Excellent"
6/6
Lisa S.2 days ago · 1 review

Just a little place but packed with buzz. Maybe one too many tables squeezed in but we were lucky to have one on the balcony. Our trainee server couldn't have been sweeter and knew her script well for the tasting menu. They made a real effort to make our Silver wedding anniversary celebration special x

New"Excellent"
6/6
Andrew V.12 days ago · 1 review

Carefully considered and well- crafted menu. We opted for the a la carte, but next time we’ll let the 6 course taster menu arrive dish by dish. Fish, venison and steak cooked to perfection.

"Excellent"
6/6
Ian A.16 days ago · 1 review

Fab food and great service, forgot how good it was. Will definitely go back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Kate R.16 days ago · 1 review

The food was season, with a small, but well rounded selection from the a la carte menu. Our group had: risotto, venison burger and the venison haunch. All dishes were quite exceptionally prepared. For the quality (and quantity) of the food, the price was very reasonable. This was an experience not to be missed.Highest recommendation.

"Excellent"
6/6
Axel B.17 days ago · 1 review

The staff was very friendly and the food was very nice!

"Excellent"
6/6
Gabbie S.17 days ago · 1 review

Delicious meal at the Cellar Door with fast and friendly service! Would dine here again

"Excellent"
6/6
Francine O.23 days ago · 1 review

We had a fantastic meal at the cellar door . My cousin is vegan and this was well catered for .

"Very good"
5/6
JPa D.25 days ago · 1 review

Délicieux repas avec des goûts nouveau, idéalement épicé avec une originalité intéressante…à consommer sans modération…le service est excellent et à l’écoute des besoins du client

"Not good "
2/6
Linda D.a month ago · 1 review

Haggis starter good but 1 small parcel rather small and basic presentation. Venison burger quite tasty but tiny and no veg etc. Chips a bit hard. Presentation of both courses very basic. Food ok at best Won't be back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Catherine S.a month ago · 1 review

Love this restaurant! Nice surroundings, and lovely staff. The food was delicious, and well thought out and proportioned. A fabulous find!

"Excellent"
6/6
David K.a month ago · 1 review

Great food and excellent cocktails! Not cheap but worth it.

"Excellent"
6/6
Lourdes G.a month ago · 1 review

Amazing dinner, excellent service, beautiful restaurant! So worth eating here!

"Excellent"
6/6
James T.a month ago · 1 review

Excellent, varied food and warm welcome. All requests answered promptly and with a smile, including an initial change of table.

"Excellent"
6/6
Shirley M.a month ago · 1 review

Lovely Restaurant, great food & service. Can definitely be recommend. .

"Excellent"
6/6
Robert K.2 months ago · 1 review

Excellent, excellent food and service, would have no problems to recommend.

"Excellent"
6/6
Steven B.2 months ago · 1 review

A lovely cozy place, with knowledgeable and friendly staff. The food was a delight, a real showcase of Scottish food. Great value for money for the quality of the experience. Highly recommended, can't wait to go back. Whoever came up with a veggie haggis deserves a Nobel prize.

"Excellent"
6/6
Candace G.2 months ago · 1 review

Lovely atmosphere with delicious menu items and many drink types to choose from. Highly recommended!

"Average"
3/6
Bjørn R.2 months ago · 1 review

Under average food quality. Although the staff worked hard, they seemed to lack training. The dishes didn't match their marketing dish images at all.

"Excellent"
6/6
Kat S.2 months ago · 1 review

Welcoming staff, amazing food: fresh, local, seasonal, tasty! The drinks and deserts were also outstanding

"Excellent"
6/6
Jennifer B.2 months ago · 1 review

Great food, lovely service. We enjoyed everything. A bit tricky to find

"Excellent"
6/6
Stuart D.2 months ago · 3 reviews

What a find The Cellar Door is. We were looking to have a meal before a show and we passed it but wasn't open at the time but had booking details in the window. We were so glad we booked here as everything was exceptional. The staff were really friendly, the food excellent and the atmosphere perfect. Highly recommended. 5*

"Excellent"
6/6
debbie t.2 months ago · 2 reviews

The food and service were great. A good experience on our trip

"Very good"
5/6
Marjorie S.3 months ago · 2 reviews

Good food, the restaurant is a bit noisy. I would recommend booking in advance

"Excellent"
6/6
Keith G.3 months ago · 1 review

Fabulous restaurant- i make sure we visit The Cellar Door each time we visit Edinburgh

"Very good"
5/6
Nick R.3 months ago · 2 reviews

Lovely meal - good service. Nice location in the festival

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner3 months ago · 1 review

Food was excellent in terms of the balance between flavours, the quantity of the 6 course menu and the variety of local delicacies. Staff was perfect, full of attentions and time between dishes was great.

"Very good"
5/6
Silvia B.3 months ago · 1 review

Molto carino e molto buono, é stato davvero un piacere!

"Excellent"
6/6
David R.3 months ago · 1 review

Smoked Haddock chowder was outstanding. Highly recommend this wonderful little place

"Very good"
5/6
Sophie W.3 months ago · 1 review

Fantastic food! Really great flavours and great service. Would highly recommend

"Excellent"
6/6
Gary C.3 months ago · 3 reviews

A lovely experience. Attentive staff from arrival through to departure. Talked through menu options which was very helpful. Aware of gluten free issues and assisted in identifying options. The food and wine was superb.

"Excellent"
6/6
Lisa S.3 months ago · 1 review

On arrival we were greeted immediately by a friendly young girl who gave us the option of where to sit. It was the beginning of service & the restaurant had just opened so we were the only table in - the service was flawless! The staff exceptionally attentive without being overbearing. Explanation of all the menu options available were given as we sat down & drinks were offered after being brought water for the table. The starters were very good, my husband had Cullen Skink and said it was the best he’d ever had! I had haggis parcel which was delicious and very well presented. There was just enough time given between starter & main course. My steak was beautifully cooked with a small amount of garnish & thick cut chips, my husband’s Venison Burger was juicy, well cooked and again presented well. We were delighted with the overall experience and would absolutely recommend a visit to friends & family. We will be back!

"Excellent"
6/6
Trevor W.3 months ago · 1 review

Haggis parcels are really tasty. Recommend. Venison Burger excellent. Very friendly. At the Fringe so limited time but the service was very prompt.

"Very good"
5/6
Stephen P.3 months ago · 1 review

The food was great and the waiter was very attentive.

"Very good"
5/6
Quandoo Diner3 months ago · 1 review

The only area for improvement would be reducing background sound - the hard surfaces reflected conversations so some sound dampening panels on walls or curtaining would soften it.

"Average"
3/6
Gina B.3 months ago · 1 review

Expensive and over modest quantities, quality was fine. Choice was limited and no thoughtful touches you expect when paying a lot eg a tablet piece with the coffee, Pity you did not have a 3 course table d’ hote offer. Could not recommend

"Average"
3/6
Paul M.3 months ago · 1 review

Overall it was OK. Asked for butter - didn't arrive. Was charged £9 for a bottle of still water - not offered tap water. Steak was served with no vegetables. Could have been much better with a few simple touches.

"Excellent"
6/6
Nancy J.3 months ago · 1 review

Excellent food and personable service, plenty of gourmet options for plant-based folks!

"Excellent"
6/6
David M.4 months ago · 1 review

Great food. Good service. Lovely atmosphere. Totally recommend for a taste of Scotland.

"Average"
3/6
Louisa C.4 months ago · 1 review

Service was mediocre, for example, the menus took so long to come that I had to go the service counter to ask, a knife fell onto the floor and the server picked it up and placed it back on our table (thanks, but do you think we wanted to use it after it fell on the floor?), desserts were asked for at least 3 times, but they never arrived, however they were on the bill when it came time to pay. Food was average; haggis was like a deep fried samosa, salmon mousse was so-so and the venison was a bit stringy. I can't reccomend this restaurant.

"Very good"
5/6
Stacey D.4 months ago · 1 review

Very good Scottish dinner, exactly what we were looking for!

"Excellent"
6/6
Lindy S.4 months ago · 1 review

Wonderful friendly service, great vibe. Food was excellent. Highly recommend.

"Excellent"
6/6
Holly C.4 months ago · 1 review

Great food. Friendly staff. Wonderful presentation. Exceptional experience! Just go!

"Excellent"
6/6
Rebekah P.5 months ago · 1 review

The tasting menu is amaaaazing and for the price and the quality I thoroughly recommend.

"Excellent"
6/6
Prem G.5 months ago · 1 review

Excellent food, Excellent service and great atmosphere. We loved it.

"Very good"
5/6
Karen M.5 months ago · 1 review

We really enjoyed it and the service was excellent. Nice atmosphere

"Excellent"
6/6
Kane C.5 months ago · 1 review

So good! Loved the tasting menu with the drink pairings! Food was amazing, service was amazing, would definitely go back

"Excellent"
6/6
Colinda L.5 months ago · 1 review

Very nice place to have dinner. Staff is super friendly and food was great. Really can recommend the Cellar Door for dinner.

"Excellent"
6/6
Steven R.5 months ago · 1 review

Amazing menu and great presentation. Kudos to the chef and staff for an enjoyable dinner!

"Excellent"
6/6
Richard F.6 months ago · 1 review

Wonderful, Delicious, had a great time. Will eat there again.

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