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French, European
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Lunch, Dinner
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New Town
0.2 miles from Princes Street Gardens
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Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

What a fantastic cafe/restaurant! Tucked away down a small street just a short stroll from the hubbub of central Edinburgh, this unassuming establishment was buzzing with it’s welcoming and friendly atmosphere. The tasty and incredibly reasonably priced set menu had a good selection of dishes...and those we had were brilliant! A great little place, and we’ll worth a visit.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

It’s essential to book as we witnessed many people trying to get a table by popping in only to be disappointed. It’s a wee hidden gem. Lovely menu, reasonably priced. Quality Scottish/seasonal ingredients used in their menu planning. I don’t often give 10/10 but the...food and service really deserved top scores today.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

The service was brilliant and very friendly, coffee was amazing. Absolutely perfect for a work brunch!

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Visited the place for the first time last weekend and it was lonely and very well priced. The set menu includes a started and a main course all delightful! Definitely recomend for the future. It is a small cosy restaurant with very nice service.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

I have been here on several occasions and always enjoyed the experience. However last night was not not enjoyable. Three of our group order duck fillet. When the plates arrived it looked like the fillet had been divided into three with each recipient receiving a...mi issue amount . When challenged the waitress took to her high horse and claimed one of pue party had previously complained and another of the group had yeied to.calm things down. This was the first visit for the alleged calmer downer. The waitress insisted the the amount served was suitable and was I. Keeping with her budget requirements. It descended into horrible argument . We were offered free deserts bit declined this however we accepted one cover fir free. We will not be returning as the menu verged on fraud. Duckfillet should mean the while fillet not just a little bit.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed July 3, 2023

We loved this place so much that we went twice during our stay in Edinburgh. Wonderful owner, very attentive, excellent food.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed July 2, 2023

A friend and I managed to get a table for lunch without a booking and though the restaurant was very busy. So happy we did! Lunch (set menu) was excellent and good value. The food was delicious. The only reason I have scored 4 instead...of 5 was due to the lack of space which resulted in a customer who was leaving knocking into our table which set my glass of wine falling over and the contents spilling over the whole table. The staff however cleaned up the mess and replaced my glass of wine. We will be back!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed June 29, 2023

The owners may have changed but the food, hospitality and ambience haven't. Yet again a wonderful evening and we WILL be back (asap).

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed June 25, 2023

This intimate restaurant is absolutely fantastic. The interior is cozy, with only 5 or 6 tables. We were able to book dinner for 6 a month before our visit to Edinburgh. The food was beautifully presented and delicious. The woman who took care of our...table was one of the owners and very knowledgable and friendly.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed May 15, 2023

A beautiful, intimate location for a delicious dinner. Popped in for an impromptu dinner with a friend and the food and service did not disappoint. Everything was delicious and the staff were very attentive.

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed April 13, 2023

Delicious lunch at and great service Cafe Marlayne, as good as I have had at any restaurant. Will most definitely return.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed April 10, 2023 via mobile

Cute little place. Great food and value. Nice staff. They take bookings in sittings and some people overstayed their welcome and as it’s so small we had to wait outside and we’re glad it was not raining.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed March 7, 2023 via mobile

What a marvellous hidden gem this restaurant is. We had an amazing meal. The restaurant is cosy and intimate. Service was spot on and the food was amazing. Definitely recommend. The rhubarb and Arminac frangipani tart was to die for!

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed January 5, 2023 via mobile

Went with another couple for an evening meal and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The food was very tasty, but above all the service from Ula was absolutely first class. Thanks very much.

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed December 10, 2022 via mobile

Pre Covid since my last visit, so was not sure what to expect, especially as I recommended to the group. We all loved it. Good portions, fresh produce and reasonably priced. Lovely cosy atmosphere.

Date of visit: December 2022
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