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The Kitchin Edinburgh Reviews
Absolutely wonderful!
An absolutely wonderful experience – delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and an extremely kind team. Many thanks to the entire staff for their hospitality, and especially to sommelier Alex, who guided us with passion through the wine selection
Flawless
Absolutely superb. Every element of the evening was flawless. We are lucky to have experienced many high end fine dining restaurants, this was right at the top of the tree. All staff excellent, special shout out to Leo in the welcome lounge.
A restaurant that must not be missed!!
First time here and oh wow what an experience. The food is oustanding. We loved the map given at the start of dinner showing where all ingredients are sourced from. The staff were so friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. Nothing too much trouble. To
Definitely worth the money
What a lovely restaurant with excellent staff. Service is top notch and not snobby and stuffy as some fine dining restaurants can be. Extensive wine list and lovely cocktails. Food was excellent my only criticism was the monk fish dish was over salte
Highly recommended Michelin restaurant in Edinburgh
Highly recommended by friends an evening meal at The kitchin did not disappoint. Wonderful 5 course tasting menu started with smoked eel amuse bouche. Scallop baked in the shell, Fresh Fish, lamb aka “haggis, neeps and tatties”and chocolate with
Satisfaction
Terrific.The team delivered consistently delicious courses from the summer a la carte luncheon menu. We scraped the plates clean.
Faultless
We visited for my brother’s birthday / Oasis weekend. Faultless food, service & atmosphere! Everything was delicious on the tasting menu & my fussy eating was catered for! Chef came out to meet us which was appreciated. We will definitely g
Great meal but let down.
Great meal but a little let down. Have eaten here dozens of times and back in the day seen Tom on a regular basis. In recent times he’s not been about and I understand he has other business concerns so fully understand. Tonight he was in the house
Another fabulous restaurant ticked off our bucket list
We have just returned from a wonderful night at this one Michelin star Scottish restaurant, based in Leith, Edinburgh. We opted for the surprise tasting menu with matching wine pairing, The food was the best we have had in a very long time and as
From nature to plate: Michelin stars in Edinburgh
One of the finest seafood restaurants in Edinburgh, probably the finest. From amuse bouche to starters to mains to desserts, a culinary journey filled with delight. The staff is very pleasant, the atmosphere relaxed but stylish, a solid wine list, wh
It was my first time going to a Michelin star restaurant
It was my first time going to a Michelin star restaurant but it was so fun! We got the surprise prestige menu and it was so fun trying to figure out what was coming next based off the cutlery! The drinks were amazing! The service was top notch it was
Beautiful decor, wait staff right out of central casting.
Lunch very very disappointing considering the cost. Oyster appetizer gooey. Trout undercooked, texture too soft. Leeks and scallions served with trout could not be cut even with serrated knife I requested. Pretty and that's about it. Lemon souff
I traveled to Edinburgh for my birthday and planned to eat
I traveled to Edinburgh for my birthday and planned to eat at The Kitchin for my birthday dinner. From the moment we walked in, Tom Kitchin and his team were exceptional. The restaurant is beautiful and cozy. His service team is extremely nice and so
This place was absolutely amazing.
From the level of service, the quality of food, and the added fact that even the little details are treated like big ones. My wife and I took a wonderful vacation to Scotland and decided to dine here on our last night and we were not disappointed. Th
The sweat bread starter is inspired! Absolutely delicious
The sweat bread starter is inspired! Absolutely delicious and exciting. The venison was absolutely delicious....the lamb with its crispy bit was outstanding....but what holds me back from a 5 star rating was the desserts....wifey got an absolutely ho
Was the food good? Yes.
Could it have been better? Yes. We visited to experience their lunch menu on a Friday afternoon, and although there were dishes which obviously had that 'wow factor' to them, however, two out of nine of the dishes were not at the standard
First of all, the service was like a ballet! Beautifully
First of all, the service was like a ballet! Beautifully choreographed and seamless. Everyone helped, it seemed like no one had "their table". Everyone from the sommelier to the wait staff helped to clear and serve our table. Second, the f
Had the chefs surprise tasting menu and it was amazing.
Absolutely delicious. Service was great and we would definitely go back.
The kitchin, a restaurant in Edinburgh, has a completely
The kitchin, a restaurant in Edinburgh, has a completely undeserved reputation as being a top restaurant in the city. Indeed the kitchin is anything but a top restaurant. Upon arriving at the restaurant for dinner, we were greeted by a pretentious ho
Amazing food and service
Service was great from the moment we arrived. We had a cocktail in the bar area which was served with a small canapé. In the dining room we ate off the a la carte menu. Between courses we were served an amuse-bouche which we didn’t expect. The wai
This is the the bar.
This is this should be the standard all 1 Michelin in scotland should be putting out 1st class. Razor clams amazing Salmon main amazing Buckthorn dessert everything I want in a pudding servic and wine all great. An expensive treat but we deffo got w
A real treat
A well regarded restaurant in the popular and vibrant Leith district, it appears suitably plush and upmarket, but all the staff were pleasant and friendly and it wasn’t at all formal or stuffy. We were offered drinks whilst we perused the menu, whi
The Rockpool Revived.
After many years the revitalised "Rockpool" is again a wonderful starter tasting of a shellfish selection in a pool of shellfish consomme. It is worth a visit for this alone. The Kitchin cooking continues to be the epitome of extracting th
Anniversary Meal
Always visit this restaurant every time we are in Leith and this is the first time I have left a review..What can you say about this fantastic restaurant...From the minute you arrive at this restaurant you are treated like royalty..The food is absolu
Not recommended
Unfortunately do not recommend. The restaurant is very large and appears relatively classy, but the attitude of the staff markedly detracts from this. We went as a young couple. We could afford to pay for it, but had saved up, expecting it to be an i
Vegetarian lunch
We wanted to love this restaurant, my husband and I visited with a voucher my mum had bought us, as she was a huge Tom Kitchin fan and adored her visit here. Unfortunately, from almost the outset, I felt like I was in the childhood story, "The
An amazing restaurant
What an amazing restaurant. We have been here several times and it never fails to impress with the quality of the food and the attentiveness of the staff. Even though there was an issue with food coming out late, the staff covered the situation very
I expected more !
We dined here to celebrate my wife's birthday We had been trying for some time to get booked but had been unsuccessful The service seemed to be a bit unorganised with the service waiter hovering around the waiting station on the arrival of other
Exceptional experience
I've been wanting to visit here since seeing on "Remarkably places to eat! It was just a wonderful experience. We had the surprise tasting course. It was without doubt some of the most wonderful food we've eaten. Tom coming out from the kitchen
Special food experience
If you want a treat, then treat yourself here. The food is sublime and the service is incredible. It's a special occasion place but it's one of the best food experiences you can have
Fine dining in Leith
We went with my parents for an anniversary treat. A very special experience! The food was amazing and wine pairings were fantastic & very well chosen. My personal favourite dish was the scallops cooked inside the shell and sealed with pastry. Del
A memorable culinary adventure.
Located in the Port of Leith, this fine dining restaurant offers the best of Scottish cuisine - a delectable selection of innovative attractively presented dishes. Twelve of us relished the set lunch options, and reasonable priced highly quaffable w
Excellent experience
Both myself and my partner could not fault our experience. The service was excellent, professional, and engaging. The food was outstanding well executed and packed full of interest and flavour a real showcase of great produce. We opted for the exclus
Culinary excellence and hospitality at the highest level
Superb in every way. We enjoyed a wonderful evening experiencing an array of Scottish produce. The team make you feel so relaxed and we could not fault anything. We will most certainly return!
Very Average
Weve dined here several times over the years and its either excellent or very average and on this occasion it was sadly the latter. The canape was really odd - it was a large ball of what felt like cold mashed potato, the onion and cheese topping did
They don't use yelp in Scotland as much as we do in the US.
I wanted to leave this review anyway because this was one of the 10 best meals I have had in my life. I also attempted to Yelp as we were planning our trip. I saw this place on Men in Kilts and I had to take my Mom. Reservations are required and they
Well what an amazing experience from start to finish. Service was 100% & food outstanding.
Amazing atmosphere & amazing food, service was 100%. Would love to go back again one day. Was lovely to spend a special birthday there.
Delicious! Where to start? Everything was outstanding.
The Smoke cocktail was perfectly balanced, showcasing the peaty flavor of the Ardbeg Whisky. The Scallops might have been our favorite course of the tasting menu - although everything was memorable. The small printed map of Scotland with the source
We recently had the pleasure of dining at The Kitchin in
We recently had the pleasure of dining at The Kitchin in Edinburgh. From the moment we stepped through the doors, we felt ensconced in the atmosphere and genuine hospitality the restaurant provided. It was apparent that great care had been taken to c
This Scottish Michelin star restaurant owned by Tom Kitchin
This Scottish Michelin star restaurant owned by Tom Kitchin of Edinburgh, did not disappoint! The service was impeccable, the food clean and delicious in a contemporary, relaxed ambiance. We arrived for our lunch reservation and were warmly welcome
A fantastic lunch from nature to table.
The food and service were both wonderful. We started with champagne and light appetizers and then moved effortlessly through the meal. We enjoyed scallops, grouse and venison each dish was fantastic Ly prepared and cooked to perfection. We finished w
Absolutely fantastic.
We were fortunate to get a table for 4 for lunch. From entry to the restaurant to the walk back along the water of Leith it was a great experience. The physical space was lovely with the natural wood elements on the walls and the tartan backed booth
Amazing-went for lunch while in Edinburgh for my bday.
I opted not to go with the tasting menu which, for me, was a good choice given how many dishes I like to try. The attentive care was stellar, especially after two days of flying and I also recommend checking out the wine bar within the resto. Make it
Get to know the best food Scotland has to offer
Wow, great life experience. I feel like I know and understand Scotland more by sampling the great food here. Met the great chef Tom kitchin too. Stunning food, great staff and a real experience. Had the premier tasting menu, which included hand dive
Outstanding
Our daughter who had recently moved to Edinburgh chose The Kitchen for the last night's dinner during our recent visit. From the time we walked through the front door I knew we were in for a treat. We were seated at a very nice corner booth/table a
Excellent from beginning to end
We had the set lunch menu and everything was so beautiful and completely delicious. The appetiser and amuse bouche were perfect. Loved the homemade crusty bread & butter. Everything on the plates reflected the skills of the chefs, quality of the
Top Tasting Menu
We had a fantastic experience at The Kitchen. We’ve been lucky enough to eat at some fantastic eateries in Edinburgh but none have topped The Kitchen for its food and atmosphere. On arrival we were sat close to the kitchen so we could see the che
Taster menu experience
Well, where to start. My Son & daughter-in-law said I had to experience this, their treat. From the minute we walked through the door we felt right at home. The staff were so welcoming and Tom was there to greet us. Every course was delicious!
25th wedding anniversary
We visited the kitchen Thursday Tom was there & came out and chatted with Everyone, The food an the service was superb. Me & my wife was invited to go in the kitchen To see everyone at work, It was lovely to see a well oiled machine at wor
Wow what a fantastic place
Visited the Kitchin on 23rd February 23 for a lunch set menu for a 40th present by my wife and we have been on 4 occasions and each time we have never had a bad experience. Food is amazing, the staff are very knowledgeable and attention to detail is
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