The Broughton — Restaurant in City of Edinburgh

Disappointing and overpriced. We used to go to the Broughton quite regularly and recommended it to friends as, although it was always on the pricey side, we felt it was worth it for the quality of food and the service.

However, today I was very disappointed. I’m vegetarian and the only main course option was roasted courgette. We waited 40 minutes for our food although we were literally the only customers in the restaurant. My dish consisted of one very small courgette cut in half and served with a couple of courgette ribbons, 3 small dollops of dips, 2 cherry tomatoes cut in half and two green olives cut into slices. It was totally insubstantial and not at all filling. The taste was also quite bland. I found it very overpriced at £18. My husband had his usual feather blade beef which he enjoyed and the service remained good. However, my negative opinion is not based only on today’s visit but also on several other visits over the past year. Gradually, over this period, every dish I liked was removed from the menu. It started with the disappearance of the chocolate délice, which was quickly followed by the leek and cheese croquettes and the pearl barley risotto and then today I discovered the sticky toffee pudding had gone. When I mentioned this to the waiter he said that many customers were lamenting its loss and it might be brought back in November. I cannot understand why dishes which are so popular with customers are removed. I do appreciate the need for change and innovation and also accept that taste is very subjective. This is why, although I have not enjoyed any of the vegetarian options since the risotto, I have not left any bad reviews and have continued to try what was on offer. However, today the lack of substance to the vegetarian dish, coupled with its price, has propelled me to action. I do hope that the chef will take note of these comments and significantly improve the vegetarian option...

From the moment we made our restaurant reservations online, The Broughton in Edinburgh promised an unforgettable dining experience—and it certainly delivered. The charming atmosphere coupled with mouth-watering dishes made for an exceptional evening out.

The stylish yet cozy setting immediately welcomes you, creating the perfect ambience for a night with family or friends. The decor strikes a fine balance between modern elegance and traditional comfort, setting the tone for a memorable meal.

Service was attentive without being intrusive. The staff clearly know their menu well and were more than happy to offer recommendations, ensuring a smooth dining experience from start to finish.

The highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the food. I opted for the Slow-cooked Beef Feather Blade accompanied by roast garlic mash and roasted courgette. The beef was a marvel—cooked to perfection, it melted in the mouth, and the accompanying jus added just the right amount of zest.

The mash was nothing short of amazing. Creamy and rich, it stands as some of the best mashed potato I've ever had. This dish wasn't just a meal; it was a comforting reminder of family favorites, yet elevated to a whole new level.

We split two desserts, and they were equally stunning. The Vanilla Pannacotta with Scottish strawberry and doughnut was a delightful dance of textures and flavors. The Scottish Raspberry Mille-Feuille with peach sorbet was equally divine, providing the perfect sweet end to a fantastic meal.

The Broughton lives up to the hype, delivering an extraordinary dining experience that combines the homeliness of traditional food with the elegance of fine dining. Do yourself a favor and book a table here. You won't be...

At the time we got there we have been told the table was only available for 1:30hrs which would have been fine although it took 1:15hrs for our mains to be served, the excuse was that the sunday roast ingredients were prepared in advance and the other plates needed to be prepared from scratch, information which was not informed to us upon arrival. We were four people and only one of us had the sunday roast which was served cold and the beef was hard, no steak knifes provided. Giving all the time it took for our food to arrive and we had a train to catch, I asked for the bill and the waiter kept walking around in circles, I had to ask three times for the bill and twice to bring the card machine to pay, as the food arrived extremely late we have asked for take away boxes otherwise we would miss our train and we have been giving such rubbish boxes that were coming apart and unfolding before we left the restaurant. Absolutely do not recommend this place, unpleasant meal with waiters asking every 10min if we want to order more drinks and no sign of the food. I must say once more that the food took 1:15hrs to come and the sunday roast was cold because, as the waiter said, the ingredients for it were prepared in advance, if the other options take longer why not tell the customers or remove it from the Sunday menu? Probably the sunday roast was done for a long time awaiting for the others plates to be cooked. We came to this place thinking that it would be a fine experience on a Sunday lunch and was an absolute...