Monteiths in Edinburgh: photos, reviews, menu

About

Monteiths in Edinburgh offers an exquisite fusion of British and innovative cuisine, perfect for both lunch and dinner. Known for its cozy and fashionably intimate atmosphere, this spot is a favorite among tourists. With a moderate price point and a high rating of 4.5, the restaurant is well-regarded for its outstanding food and attentive service. Visitors can savor standout dishes such as haggis and filet, paired with inventive flavor combinations. Monteiths boasts a broad beverage menu, featuring an impressive selection of cocktails, beers, wines, and whisky, with knowledgeable staff ready to offer advice. This refined venue also serves up late-night food and delectable desserts, making it an ideal destination for meeting friends or solo dining. Reservation is recommended, and outdoor seating is available for those looking to enjoy the vibrant street life of Edinburgh.

Price

$$$$

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

Cuisines

British, Fusion, Vegetarian

Services

Reservations available, Outdoor seating, Dine-in, Reservations recommended

Dietary options

Vegetarian options

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Late-night food, Serving cocktails, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving coffee

4.4

based on 2,059 reviews

Google

4.5/5 1,043 reviews

Facebook

4.3/5 1,016 reviews

Shane Schmidt

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

From the moment we walked down the nested hallway until we emerged after a phenomenal meal, everything was absolutely smashing. Every single person took care of us in the best possible way and that food!! Omg, the food. 🤌🏼 for real! We enjoyed every last morsel and left full and fantastic.

Jim Peters

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Excellent dinner, service and whisky advice from Momo

Chris Cole

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Overall great experience for a good (if not great) price. Atmosphere was dark and moody, almost like a Scottish version of a Guillermo del Toro film. Really inventive pairings of flavours (beetroot and pork belly? Scallop and pea with black pudding?) that all worked really well. Pork belly was incredible (beet had a nice sweet pairing to the almost-BBQ like sauce, textural contrast from crackling and a sweet acidic highlight from an orange jelly) but the scallop starter was my favourite (two small but very tender scallops seared lightly on beautiful black pudding with notes of cloves and nutmeg, peas with herbs as a base). It was light but very complex and a wonderful unexpected pairing of flavours. My wife’s lamb was fantastic in flavour but the temperature was a bit high for our liking, would have been better 20 degrees less cooked. Lemon posset was a great finale with a raspberry sorbet and textural element from oats. Very kind and funny waitstaff, would definitely come back next time we’re in Scotland.

What is the address of Monteiths?
Monteiths is located at 61 High St, EH1 1SR, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
How to get here by public transport?
The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Bus stop Museum of Childhood (42 m walk)
- Bus stop North Bridge (Stop NC) (289 m walk)
- Bus stop Chambers Street (342 m walk)
- Bus stop South Bridge (217 m walk)
How is Monteiths rated by visitors?
Monteiths has an average rating of 4.4 based on 2,059 reviews across platforms such as Google, Facebook.
What dishes and beverages are served?
The restaurant offers a selection of dishes such as fish, meat, devilfish, tea, along with a variety of drinks.
Does the venue offer vegetarian or vegan options?
Yes, vegetarian or vegan dishes are available on the menu.

Monteiths in Edinburgh