The Walnut — Restaurant in City of Edinburgh

The Walnut is an intimate dining spot with only seven tables: four set for four, two for two, and one for three diners. The green walls with wood panel strips give it a rustic charm, paired with painted white tabletops and a minimalist interior that feels functional rather than luxurious. At the far end, there’s a bar that leads to the kitchen on one side and the bathrooms on the other, though the ward seating near the bar slightly obstructs access to these areas.

Limited menu of three items on starters, mains and desert but great dishes and do them all so well.

Starters of Lamb Ravioli: A standout dish. Perfectly cooked ravioli accompanied by couscous and nuts, creating a rich and satisfying combination. Starter of Fish Cake: Generous in size, with a delightfully crisp exterior. Simple but well-executed. Mains of Coley Fish: Exceptional. Served with a beautifully balanced sauce, celeriac half-balls, hazelnuts, and tender broccoli stems – a well-thought-out dish with great texture and flavor. Mains of Beef Shin Pastry: Another highlight. The beef was tender and flavorful, encased in pastry, with an artfully arranged ring of vegetables. The pearl onions were a particular delight. Dessert: The whipped chocolate with Italian meringue was a satisfying way to end the meal – light and indulgent without being overly sweet.

The Margarita fell short – weak, watered down, and lacking flavor. The Old Fashioned, on the other hand, was much better and highly recommended. The cocktails fell short of the value for money mark.

The staff were attentive and friendly, adding to the overall experience. However, the 12.5% service charge felt steep, especially as it aligns more with London prices than Edinburgh norms.

The Walnut delivers on its food with standout dishes like the coley fish and lamb ravioli, but there’s room for improvement in the drinks and layout. Despite the minimalist decor, the food more than makes up for it, making it a worthwhile visit for those in search of excellent flavors in an...

Fantastic restaurant on the Leith road. Found it online before or recent holiday to Edinburgh and very sensibly decided to book a table, because even on a miserable Wednesday evening in January the place was packed. This will come as no surprise once you have enjoyed the cooking, which is first rate. Starting with ham hock terrine, simple but oh so tasty, and easy to get wrong. My partner had fresh scallops, sweet and succulent as the should be and cooked to perfection. Following on came the short rib of beef, with fondant potato, carrots, Yorkshire pudding and gravy, described by the waitress as a today and not far wrong. The slow cooked beef just fell off the bike and was so tender it just melted in my mouth. The other main was pork belly, equally well cooked and some excellent crackling to boot. There was just enough room for dessert after the incredibly generous portions; plus I didn't want to miss out on meringue with salt caramel, delicious, if rather decadent way to finish the meal. Altogether an incredibly enjoyable evening for a very reasonable price. The option of BYOB at just £3.50 corkage, adds to the sense of good value. Thoroughly...

AMAZING FOOD, SERVICE, AND EXPERIENCE

The food and service at this place was outstanding! The resteraunt itself has quite a warm and cosy feel. I went at 12 on a Thursday and it was fairly empty and the service was very quick.

Firstly, the homemade bread was amazing! It tasted fresh and the butter was an equally tasty.

For starters I got one of the soups of the days which was a beef broth. Very flavoursome and has a nice hint of horseradish throughout to give it a little something extra.

For mains I got the Roast Pork Belly which was cooked perfectly with its crispy skin and tender meat. The bubble and squeak worked very well with the dish as well and it left me wanting more.

I finished with a sticky toffee pudding which was also fantastic. It was just the right amount of sweetness!

It was moderately priced and I will definitely go...