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Abbotsford Restaurant, Edinburgh,

Abbotsford Restaurant

4.6
4.6
145 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for groups
The Abbotsford serves wholesome pub food in one of the busiest parts of Edinburgh’s New Town. Classic pub fare is the mainstay of the menu, with dishes including beer battered haddock and chips, steak and ale pie, and haggis, neeps and tatties, and diners have the choice of dining al fresco, in the main bar, or in the restaurant. Situated at 3-5 Rose Street this is a pub beloved by diners and popular with locals and tourists alike. Edinburgh Waverley station is a five minute walk on foot, and historic Edinburgh Castle and the famous Royal Mile are a ten minute walk.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Modern European
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    0131 225 5276
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    Old Town
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    2 minute walk from closest bus stops on George street, Hanover Street, Princes Street and South St David Street.
  • Additional
    Beer

What 145 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Best Value

  • Edinburgh

    Best Value

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Abbotsford Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with its "absolutely outstanding" service and "amazing" food. Joseph, a standout server, enhances each visit with his knowledge and charm. The traditional Scottish dishes, including "the best haggis," are a hit. The warm ambiance and "beautiful" setting complete this authentic Scottish gem.

145 Reviews
  1. Jim

    Perthshire

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent as always - perfect turkey with trimmings! However service was not up to usual standard despite the restaurant not being too busy. May have been a new waiter, however we sat for a while before being offered drinks, then another while before food order taken. We then had to ask for desserts, and once we finished them the bill appeared before we had asked for it! Waiter thought someone at table had asked for it. Think he may have been new! However we will return as we have never been disappointed before with the Abbotsford.

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  2. Jessy

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love coming here whenever I'm in Edinburgh. The food is great and everyone always takes such good care of us.

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  3. Lois

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was lovely. Food was delicious and our waiter Charly did an excellent job!

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  4. Christopher

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Some of the best fish and chips we've had in the UK. Steak and ale pie was excellent too.

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  5. Robbie

    Edinburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely wee restaurant (up stairs from the bar) for excellent pub grub.

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  6. Allan

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and food served to a high standard for the cost.

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  7. Beccy

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service! The ambience was fabulous

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  8. Joyce

    Edinburgh

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Steak pie was lovely but the service was poor. The waiters were not very attentive.

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  9. Ean

    Inverness

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Good warm tasty food at reasonable price Service excellent

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  10. Robert

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience at a well run establishment. Food was very good and all had a very nice meal and time at the Abbotsford.

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Abbotsford Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 145 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Abbotsford Restaurant

3-5 Rose Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PR

Additional information

  • Area
    Old Town
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–22:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Modern European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    2 minute walk from closest bus stops on George street, Hanover Street, Princes Street and South St David Street.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer
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