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Dubh Prais

123B High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SG, Scotland (Castle/Royal Mile/High St)
0-131 557 5732
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Ranked #4 of 1,374 restaurants in Edinburgh
Cuisines: Scottish
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Good for: Romance, Local cuisine, Special occasions
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
Neighborhood: Castle/Royal Mile/High St
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Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

This is not going to be the cheapest meal you have ever had but from the minute you go down the steps into the tiny restaurant it will be a culinary experience in Scottish Cuisine. I have been twice and can't wait to go back. Staff are attentive and there is such a cosy atmosphere. Not a massive menu but... More

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Boulder
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57 reviews 57 reviews
37 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
55 helpful votes 55 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

How have we missed this in numerous trips to Edinburgh? Perhaps one of the best meals I've ever had with excellent service. Absolutely must book so as not to be disappointed but once in, you certainly won't be.

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High Wycombe, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2013

Terrific small restaurant that serves delicious food. Don't be put off by the front door - it looks a little scary, but the service was cheerful and attentive and the food was tasty and filling. The haggis starter was an absolute winner with me, a first time haggis eater - go; try it.

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 30, 2013 via mobile

Wonderful eatery in a beautiful and relaxed atmosphere ... great Scottish menu but save room for the Athol Brose desert! ... Must make reservations and but you will be rewarded. Highly recommend Dubh Prais (black pot) and will return on my next visit to Edinburgh.

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Senior Contributor
40 reviews 40 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2013

Fabulous find, you need to book as this is a very small restaurant, they turned away several people who turned up on spec. I don't usually go for soup, we both had the broth; prawns, smoked haddock, mussels, OMG, amazing, we both could have had two bowls each. For mains I had the special of the day, medallions of steak... More

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See 3 more reviews by Graemedg for Edinburgh
Scotland
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85 reviews 85 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 49 cities Reviews in 49 cities
58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2013

The restaurant is typically Scottish, if you can use that term, I guess. It's nothing to write home about; however it has a cosy, intimate environment and it didn't feel too crowded. The staff here are exceptional; extremely friendly and professional and work hard- a real credit to the restaurant, I'm sure. As another reviewer wrote, the food is good... More

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See 12 more reviews by elninomagico for Edinburgh
london
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2013

We went here by chance on our trip up to Edinburgh last week, a tiny restaurant with about 20 seats. The food was incredibly, especially the Haggis, it is a must. The services was personable and the waiters were very knowledgeable about the local produce. This restaurant is a must if you are a foodie and find yourself in Edinburgh

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Senior Contributor
27 reviews 27 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 via mobile

We were two couples who ate her. The food is good but it's nothing extraordinary. The service is ok, but we felt a bit tricked by the waiters wine recommend which was very expensive and not particularly good wine either.

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London, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

We dined here in early May and were not disappointed. The food, wine and service were impeccable. Do take heed from this and the other reviews and book in advance; we booked our Friday night table 2 weeks prior to dining and took the last available one. We started our dinner by ordering a mid priced bottle red Bordeaux (the... More

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Copenhagen, Denmark
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90 reviews 90 reviews
45 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
86 helpful votes 86 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

Our first night in Edinburgh and already an amazing discovery. Easy to miss, a narrow staircase tucked in between other establishments, but already when standing on top of it you can smell the delicious promise of what is happening downstairs. A small cosy room (but mostly still allowing privacy), with wonderful service throughout the night and with mouthwatering menu. Haggis... More

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