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€121 - €121
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European, British, Scottish, International

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Aizle sits within the appropriately named Garden Room of the Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel – a bright, cool setting in the heart of the city. The cons...
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Wednesday night marked another fantastic visit to Aizle and each time, hubby and I agree the whole experience is just a dream - super friendly, welcoming, incredible food and wine, fabulous service - it was a birthday occasion and we left feeling very spoiled -...it really is a special place! The 7 course tasting menu was exceptional! And the paired wines to match also fabulous and all served with passion, flair and a relaxed professionalism that made it all seem effortless- culinary perfection at its absolute best! And a huge thank you to the wonderful, very talented team that make it happen!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

Excellent tasting menu from chef Stewart Ralston and his team. Enjoyed all the 7 courses. Excellent presentations. Very good service. Absolutely worth the £100+ price for this premium experience. Highly recommended.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

For 6-7 years I have wanted to go and try out Aizle and last night I finally got my chance. It was so worth the wait. Every dish was beautifully executed to the finest, minute detail. The staff were so friendly, enthusiastic and you could...just tell that they love working there. Shout out to Tess who was smiling all the way through the dining room all night. She came over to clear my plates the most out of all of the serving staff and she always made a point of asking how it was. Such enthusiasm and passion is hard to come by these days and I really appreciated it. All of the staff were great, I loved the dynamic of no one server was assigned certain tables; just looking after everybody and carrying out a task when it is noticed. I dined by myself and watched different people enjoy their experiences also. I can't wait to come back to Edinburgh and visit again and check out their sister restaurants. What a night. Thank you.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed July 5, 2023

From start to finish it was lovely. The menu of ingredients followed by 7 courses served by charming knowledgeable attentive staff. The food and wine paring puts it not only no1 in Edinburgh for me but sits alongside my favorite London restaurants too. Intimate and...most definitely deserving of a Michelin star.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed June 24, 2023

Perfect first night dinner in magical Edinburgh. The experience is wonderful at Aizle! From arrival to seating to dinner and then the splendid walk back to the hotel, the whole experience was perfect. The food is modern with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Worth the indulgence and...we will surely return!More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed May 10, 2023

Visiting Edinburgh for a long weekend and booked this restaurant as near the hotel we were staying in. What an exceptional find. The whole experience from start to finish was top class. Servhce was excellent but the food was even better. Visually exquisite and tasted...as good as it looked. Why Aizle does not have a Michelin star defies logic. We have just returned from a weeks holiday in southern Spain where we ate in top restaurants and also live in London which also has its share of top restaurants but Aizle topped these. Think the Michelin star inspectors need a refresher course on what makes a restaurant earn a star.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed May 10, 2023

A totally pleasurable experience. Our first time at Aizle and its fairly unique format. The dining room is beautiful, the food delicious, and the service excellent. Special shout-outs for debutant Ronan and the sommelier, Stuart Skea. (no need to truck down to Leith folks)

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed May 4, 2023 via mobile

We came here during a city break on recommendation by a family member who lives locally. Mind-blowing food. Better than some Michelin star restaurants we’ve been to (Aizle is in the guide but doesn’t currently have a star). We especially enjoyed the lamb belly -...never had anything like it before but it was packed with flavour and amazingly tender / rendered. All courses were wonderfully presented and very seasonal. Attentive and friendly service. The garden room had a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere. It is very expensive though- even compared to some starred places. Finally it’s definitely worth noting that the menu isn’t very flexible.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed April 28, 2023

For my 50th birthday celebration my partner and I had the pleasure of experiencing Aizle's 8-course set menu with wine pairing, and it certainly did not disappoint. The food was not only visually stunning, but also incredibly delicious. The staff were knowledgeable and approachable, offering...valuable insights into the dishes and wine selection. The sommelier was particularly impressive, providing factual information about the wines. I highly recommend visiting Aizle if you ever have the opportunity.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed April 24, 2023

Our second time here over the years. Lovely food and fantastically cooked - although not quite as imaginative and thrilling as before. Wine flight was well matched, and service was spot on

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed April 22, 2023 via mobile

Spectacular food-what an amazing surprise. Taste menu for only 105 GBP. Quality and creativity that treats all your senses. Should have at least oneMichelin star. Pair with wine menu, with wine from many surprising places. Along with attentive and charming staff.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed April 19, 2023

Beautiful evening - lovely space with bright and tasteful ambience. Tasting menu and wine pairing was superb. Food - have to say some of the best we have ever had and that includes a few Michelin star establishments! Wine offerings were perfect and cocktails were...both elegant and clean. Team were great!More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed April 12, 2023

As a lover of food and independent businesses i don't ever leave a bad review. However, this is worth mentioning. My mother and I came for week-end to Edinburgh on the Easter bank holiday weekend (it was my 30th birthday week-end) and I was excited...to try Aizle. Our Easyjet flight from Jersey was delayed which meant we could not make our reservation. After multiple attempts to call and no response, I sent an email to explain the situation. However, we ended up being charged £210 for a meal we could not make due to circumstances which were out of our control. After multiple attempts to call the restaurant, we received a call bak from one of the senior employees who was rude and not accommodating. Long story short, I am out £210 despite best attempts to communicate with the restaurant. T&Cs are one thing, but another is working in hospitality and having some respect for those who try and be transparent regarding their circumstance. I cannot say anything re food but the customer service was terrible and I would not recommend going to a place which treats its patrons as money bags. None of us work for free but we also expect a little bit of human decency. If there ever was a reason to litigate in the small claims court this is it - customers should be right when they do their upmost to honour their commitment.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed April 12, 2023

Playful, thoughtful presentations. Every bite delicious. The house-made soda flight accompanying my meal was a must have. Lovely service, Instagram-perfect dishes, the freshest ingredients Scotland could provide...I couldn't have asked for more.

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed April 4, 2023

Of our three weeks in Scotland, our meal at Aizle was the best. The set menu is creative, unique and exceptionally executed. Service was attentive and knowledgeable. This is one of the finest restaurants we have been anywhere. Well worth the splurge.

Date of visit: March 2023
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You definitely need to book - it’s a very popular place! They will adapt menus for dietary needs - my wife is Pescatarian and they did an option for each course. They will also do veggie menu but you will need to tell them... More
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We don't have an official dress code, but most people go with smart casual. Hope to see you soon!
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Aizle is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 5
  • Service: 5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5