Reviews in Edinburgh

Superb meal once again. Staff as always very attentive and helpful. Have been eating in the Ravelston for over thirty years and can honestly say we’ve never had a bad meal.

Managed a get together with 3 friends and had a lovely meal. Food and service was superb and thoroughly enjoyed by all. Room was bit noisy however it was nice to see everyone enjoying themselves

Had the roast of the day which was beef and really good! Had a trifle dessert after and this was just as good, really enjoyed our meal, thank you. The service is always excellent!

Staff who served us were friendly & courteous. Background music was eventually switched on. Food was okay tastewise but quite expensive for what it was - starter of haggis bonbons, received 2 small haggis balls & 1 small cube potato with a little sauce for around £6.75 Steak pie wasn't really pie, stew with very thin slice of pastry, vegetables were very oily, this was over £13. I did send this information to the contact details online for attention of the manager but didn't get a reply.

Went last night for a meal and it was beautiful. Never been disappointed with the food there. Service from our waitress was amazing. She was very friendly and very hands on.

I was very pleasantly surprised ! Delicious and home cooked - a lovely choice and tasty tasty tasty!

Excellent meal for my mums birthday then a nice surprise with the live band!

The 3 of us enjoyed the haddock and chips which were well prepared and very tasty. We very much liked our time at the restaurant for my husband’s birthday.

Had booked a table and arrived 10 mins early (reservation at 5.45). Glad we did as we were told that "they had tried to contact us" to advise that they had a function taking place and, as the kitchen was busy, they wouldn't be taking orders from the restaurant until 6pm. I'm sorry but with a restaurant that had several tables of diners already patiently waiting we chose the option of leaving. Should have asked how they tried to contact me as they had my email/mobile and I had no texts/missed calls or emails. Won't be going back.

We had booked last minute in a Sunday for lunch not expecting to get a table. But wasn't a problem booking online. Food was really good much better than we expected. Everything was fresh and good portion sizes. Only thing I would say is the burger should come with a salad as well as chips because it looks a bit bare otherwise. Apart from that couldn't fault the food. Good menu choice too lots of delicious things. Staff were friendly and accommodating. There was a big group booking that had come in after we arrived but it wasn't too rowdy it added some nice atmosphere. Would definitely recommend and would go again :)

Returned for lunch on Tuesday for the first time since pre-covid days. Had the one course express meals which were all excellent, but disappointed that you couldn't now have two courses at an appropriate price, rather than an expensive dessert. Old people don't need big desserts. However, we asked for and were given children's ice creams. I seem to remember that you could choose 2 or three courses before at the express price which was ideal. The service was slower than I remember but the staff very pleasant.

Had a lovely meal, chose the steak pie which was cooked to perfection, good quality meat. Service was excellent waitress was very good, all staff friendly. Good atmosphere, you can hear yourself talk, highly recommend.

The restaurant had a nice atmosphere, was clean and comfortable. Friday night, table booked for 6 30pm but and the cook had already run out of our choice meals, and the mojito. The cook (definitely not a chef) didn't inform his staff about his mistake, that he'd obviously miscalculated the food needed that night. The only hot vegetarian choices left we're chillie burgers, sausages or chickpea curry....which resembled a gravy/sauce with a few chickpeas. I opted for the disappointing haddock & chips, that practically slid off my plate along with its token salad garnish. The bar assistant and table waitresses were lovely. I felt really embarrassed for the waitress who had to keep coming back and tell me they'd run out of the meals I wanted. That night I felt really ill, so it affected my sleep. Unless this restaurant gets a chef I doubt we'll return.

Me and 5 friends had a meal on the 14th it was absolutely amazingly. We had the express menu everyones meal was pipping hot not one complaint And generous portions .

The three main courses and starter were fine. The sundae (which I had) was not very good and negative comments were made by the others regarding the crumble topping. The service could have been a little better too. I had to go up to the bar to get someone to come and take the sweet order. I have been to the Ravelston twice before and on both occasions I feel that the food and the service were better.

Came Saturday at 5.45 service very quick food fine but nothing special disappointed in frozen chips felt in was quite dear for fish and chips. Much preferred when I was here for lunch better value

Out for birthday dinner and glad I booked here to come! Live band was on in the bar area. Food was fast and delicious, and the girl with the red hair who was serving us was lovely!!

Booked table for 5.15 for a Wednesday afternoon. Arrived and not a soul in restaurant. Eventually shown to a table in dingy corner beside the bar. Crumbs on table clearly proof that table had not been cleaned beforehand, and food on floor indicated floor had not been cleaned for some time. Other folk arriving afterwards who had obviously not booked given nicer tables near window. Service slow but food good enough. Would have thought opening of Ship Inn would have raised standards.