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The Cellar Door
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The Cellar Door

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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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"Average"
3/6
Ian N.5 years ago · 42 reviews

we've used it many times before without any issues, but this time my main course came out and my wifes was delayed, as the Kitchen had got it wrong. By the time my wifes meal arrived my meal was getting cold so I asked them to "stick it in the microwave for 2 minutes". I had to chase them up 5 minutes later to get my meal back and when it arrived it wasnt any different to when I'd sent it away! We just finished our meal and left, but it certainly wasnt up to its usual standard. We wondered if it had changed hands as we didnt recognise any of the staff, but when we asked the waiter he didnt answer--either because he didnt understand what we had asked , or he didnt want respond!!

"Very good"
5/6
Jamie F.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Friendly service, the food was lovely. Thistly cross cider prices ridiculously high though.

"Very good"
5/6
Pasquale D.5 years ago · 1 review

Locale bello ed ottima qualità delle pietanze. Sicuramente come già fatto da ritornare.

"Very good"
5/6
Lisa B.5 years ago · 6 reviews

We were there for lunch, both of us had different dishes and they are all superb! The waitresses were really lovely, very attentive and friendly! Thoroughly recommend this restaurant.

"Good"
4/6
Alberto C.5 years ago · 1 review

Positiv: Schnelle und freundliche Bedienung, nette Atmosphäre Negativ: kleine Auswahl, kleine Portionen. Wein Qualität unterdurschnittlich fuer 7 EUR/Glas.

"Excellent"
6/6
Mie B.5 years ago · 1 review

It is a very Welcoming restaurant and you feel at home right away. The service is personal and joyfull, and we had a enjoyable taste of Scotland. The restaurant was full but never crowded or to loud. We will recommend this for all our friends going over there - Mie Denmark

"Excellent"
6/6
H H.5 years ago · 1 review

Nice restaurant, have been several times before. Good food and service, v central.

"Excellent"
6/6
Gill B.5 years ago · 3 reviews

Excellent food and service , would highly recommend. Atmosphere was just right.

"Very good"
5/6
Ian B.5 years ago · 1 review

The staff were an absolute delight. Happy, bright and extremely attentive. The food was also outstanding and with authentic Scots style. Of particular note was the kullen skink risotto (smoked fish). I’d highly recommend this restaurant for business, tourist and occasions.

"Excellent"
6/6
Kirsty R.5 years ago · 1 review

Great food. The service was excellent. It's a lovely restaurant.

"Good"
4/6
JAZMIN M.5 years ago · 1 review

The place is warm and the food is good. But the service was too slow, we had to wait a lot only for the waitress to give us 4 slides of bread and a lot more to have our main corse. It was really disappointing to have to wait and feel that nobody is paying attention to what you need.

"Average"
3/6
Cheryl R.5 years ago · 1 review

Based on reviews read about restaurant, we expected more exciting options. Wanted something special for our last night in Edinburgh and was disappointed. We both had Scottish salmon which was tasty but pretty much what you could find at many other restaurants we’ve visited. My partners had too much balsamic reduction which ruined the meal for him. There wasn’t much interaction with waitress in terms of recommendations or anything. Disappointed.

"Excellent"
6/6
Hazel R.5 years ago · 1 review

Food was lovely and service was really good. Great restaurant

"Excellent"
6/6
Anne G.5 years ago · 1 review

I enjoyed a meal from the fixed price menu, and a glass of fizz. The service was good and the food excellent. Would go back and recommend to friends.

"Excellent"
6/6
Kim M.5 years ago · 1 review

We had a great time at the Cellar Door! The food was excellent and the wait staff were very friendly. We would definitely return next time we are in Edinburgh!

"Excellent"
6/6
Bertrand G.5 years ago · 1 review

Restaurant écossais avec plats typiques. Très bon et personnel vraiment sympa. Une belle adresse qui plus est bien situé.

"Good"
4/6
Valerie W.5 years ago · 1 review

Lovely staff. Comfortable venue, limited choice of food but what we had was good.

"Excellent"
6/6
Elaine H.5 years ago · 1 review

Attentive and friendly staff. Lovely food. Good house wine. Nice ambiance.

"Excellent"
6/6
Soo Lynn B.5 years ago · 1 review

Amazing menu and atmosphere. Reasonable pricing. Highly recommend. Haggis and steak burger delicious!

"Excellent"
6/6
Angela B.5 years ago · 1 review

Ausgezeichnetes schottisches Essen. Und allen mit Vorurteilen zu Haggis sei das Tatsting Menue empfohlen. Restaurant ist von aussen unscheinbar - darum verirren sich keine 08/15-Touristen hierhin. Top!

"Excellent"
6/6
Carissa W.5 years ago · 1 review

Food was great and all servers were kind and friendly.

"Very good"
5/6
Sharon H.5 years ago · 3 reviews

I hadn't visited this restaurant before so as a first time 'visitor' I had a very enjoyable dinner with my friend and really liked the look and feel of the restaurant. The staff were lovely, the service was good and the food was very good.

"Very good"
5/6
Kiyomi H.5 years ago · 1 review

The atmosphere was really nice. We sat on the upper area of the basement made us feel as if we were in New York.

"Excellent"
6/6
Ronnie Q.5 years ago · 1 review

Amazing food and our server was absolutely lovely!! Amazing evening and will defo be back next trip to Edinburgh! Awesome guys!! Ronnie & Guy x

"Excellent"
6/6
Saskia H.5 years ago · 1 review

Amazing food, drinks and service. Definitely something worth visiting when in Edinburgh!

"Excellent"
6/6
Lorna D.5 years ago · 1 review

Excellent staff, the food was absolutely fantastic. I shall recommend it.

"Excellent"
6/6
Ross B.5 years ago · 1 review

Amazing food and great service. Will definitely be back again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Joe A.5 years ago · 8 reviews

Food was amazing, every course was delicious. Was the culinary highlight of our trip to Edinburgh for sure!

"Excellent"
6/6
Danny B.5 years ago · 1 review

Fabulous. Delicious food and lovely staff. Great variety of drinks to.

"Excellent"
6/6
Stefanie M.5 years ago · 1 review

It was great. The only thing we would change is it gets very warm in the little alcove seating areas. But the food and the service were fantastic.

"Very good"
5/6
Kari M.5 years ago · 1 review

Very friendly service and great Scottish food. One comment from our group is that the burger was very dry, without much flavour and overcooked, but all other dishes were well received.

"Good"
4/6
Rudi F.5 years ago · 5 reviews

Unfortunately there is no draught beer. The food was satisfactory, the music a bit monotonous.

"Average"
3/6
Eliane L.5 years ago · 1 review

We wait for our meals about an hour even if the restaurant wasn’t full. People who arrived after us was serve before. The foid was ok, not delicious, just ok. I think they forget our command because my risotto was not well cook.

"Excellent"
6/6
Guy S.5 years ago · 1 review

Our waitress (unfortunately we didn't get her name) was exceptional and really made Joanne's birthday meal very special including a candle on her Cranachan and everyone singing happy birthday. We would serviously recommend the Scottish taster meal ... absolutely fabulous. Great place, great food and fantastic customer service.... A must place to eat if you are in Edinburgh.

"Excellent"
6/6
Cornelia F.5 years ago · 1 review

Leckeres Essen, tolle Location (im Untergeschoss) und sehr netter Service!! Wir würden sofort wieder kommen!

"Excellent"
6/6
Elizabeth S.5 years ago · 1 review

All good maybe the lighting could be a bit better but overall , lovely and the food was lovely, highly recommend the Haggis.

"Excellent"
6/6
michael m.5 years ago · 1 review

Excellent food and nice atmosphere will definitely visit again 👍

"Excellent"
6/6
Jerrod D.5 years ago · 1 review

Excellent service. great Scottish products surprisingly difficult to find. Food was cooked to perfection very quaint and homely restaurant would recommend to anyone

"Excellent"
6/6
Rebecca J.5 years ago · 1 review

Fabulous food and service and great recommendations for food and drink!

"Excellent"
6/6
Natalia K.5 years ago · 1 review

Lovely service, truly excellent food and good value for money

"Very good"
5/6
Patrick B.5 years ago · 1 review

Been in the restaurant several times it’s always good food good service and friendly staff

"Excellent"
6/6
Steph T.5 years ago · 1 review

Lovely service and great food. Would definitely go back and recommend.

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

Food was very good although we were a little disappointed that the Taste of Scotland 2019 menu was not offered. It was very busy and noisy but only to be expected in August! Service was excellent- very, very pleasant young lady.

"Good"
4/6
CATHERINE S.5 years ago · 6 reviews

We had booked on the set menu but had to ask for it. Three of us had our main meals for sometime before the other member finally received theirs. Food was just ok. The waitress was very nice.

"Excellent"
6/6
Claire M.5 years ago · 1 review

Great staff and amazing food on the Scottish tasting menu. Definitely recommend

"Excellent"
6/6
Ashley K.5 years ago · 1 review

Great place to eat in Edinburgh with a warm atmosphere and friendly staff. Excellent Scottish food with a modern twist for some dishes- will definitely return!

"Excellent"
6/6
BRIAN M.5 years ago · 1 review

Prebooked, so no waiting. A quiet corner, so noise not an issue. Staff were excellent.

"Not good "
2/6
David S.5 years ago · 1 review

Ordered bread (an extra) which we asked for 3 times and eventually cancelled. Fish cake starters were bland. Risotto main was tasteless and looked unappetising - there was little fish and far too much potato, and rice was overcooked. We fed this back at the time. Picpoul wine was OK but not a patch on the same type elsewhere for less money.

"Excellent"
6/6
Mary N.5 years ago · 1 review

Good food, lovely friendly service. Excellent lunch venue away from the bustle.

"Good"
4/6
Robert E.5 years ago · 1 review

Food and drink menu not much of a selection, toilet facility very poor albeit they had plumbing problems.

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