Cafe Royal in Edinburgh: photos, reviews, menu

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Cafe Royal in Edinburgh offers a delightful dining experience at a moderate price of 10 GBP per person. This charming venue combines the best of a Victorian pub ambiance with the warmth of a lovely atmosphere. With an impressive 4.4 rating on Google, it's no surprise visitors are often impressed by its high-quality British and European cuisine.

Guests can enjoy a wide selection of dishes and beverages, including favorites like the very good haggis and a delightful scallop appetizer. The sirloin with chips is particularly spot on. A fine assortment of beer, whisky, and wines complements the meal, ensuring a complete dining experience.

Cafe Royal features live music, enhancing its vibrant setting, and caters to various needs with takeaway options, reservations, and free Wi-Fi. Parking is convenient with on-street and paid options available. Friendly staff are on hand to provide excellent service, and the great location makes it easily accessible. Highly recommended for those looking to enjoy a memorable dinner in Edinburgh.

Price

$$$$ 10 GBP

Meals

Dinner

Cuisines

British, European, Seafood

Services

Takeaway, Reservations available, Dine-in

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving cocktails, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving food, Serving food at bar

Payment

Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card, NFC payment

4.3

based on 6,107 reviews

Google

4.4/5 3,342 reviews

Facebook

4.2/5 2,765 reviews

david fernley

Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

Love this place. Great beer choice. Food ok

Ross Kennedy

Food: 4
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 4

This one was hard to rate. We came all the way from the states and were only spending two days in the Edinburg area so we carefully preselected our dinner reservations months ago. The venue was beautiful and is steeped in historical design and ambience, however it was loud and no one could give us a good answer about who we should check in with when we arrived at our 8pm time. The servers were rushed and left us without attending to our drinks for a very long time. The drinks were excellent but way too expensive. We order the Scotch eggs and the scallops for entries. For $20 USD we got TWO scallops in a soupy but interesting mix of sauces and beets. My wife said her Balmoral chicken was peppery and too salty. My pork cutlets were fantastic. Really it comes down to feeling like we were in the way and the servers were too stressed to do a solid job making sure we were taken care of. I think we'd go back if we're ever in Edinburgh again but with so many other choices probably not.

Carlos Ribera Viñes

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

We had our lunch in the restaurant (they also have a pub) previous to the Oasis concert and we had a great time. We ordered the fish (hallibut was the fish of the day) and chips and hagis, both great options. We also enjoyed a pint of an scottish IPA. This place is a great option in Edinburgh’s city center for both locals and tourist.

What is the address of Cafe Royal?
Cafe Royal is located at 19 W Register St, EH2 2AA, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
How to get here by public transport?
The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Bus stop Princes Street - Waverley Steps (Stop PM) (74 m walk)
- Bus stop Edinburgh (194 m walk)
- Bus stop North Bridge (Stop NC) (187 m walk)
- Bus stop South St David Street (Stop PL) (229 m walk)
- Bus stop Edinburgh North St David Street (273 m walk)
How is Cafe Royal rated by visitors?
Cafe Royal has an average rating of 4.3 based on 6,107 reviews across platforms such as Google, Facebook.
What dishes and beverages are served?
The restaurant offers a selection of dishes such as beer, coffee, seafood, soup, wine, cocktail, whiskey, along with a variety of drinks.
What is the average price for a meal at Cafe Royal?
The average price for a meal is 10 GBP (it is moderate - $$).

Cafe Royal in Edinburgh