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Forage & Chatter, Edinburgh,

Forage & Chatter

4.6
4.6
1953 Reviews
£26 to £40
Scottish

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
A consistent multi award winning Restaurant Forage & Chatter in Edinburgh boasts the best locally sourced and foraged produce, nestled in Edinburgh's West End. A experience you will not forget. Come and visit us!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 17:30–21:00 Sat 12:00–14:00
  • Phone number
    0131 225 4599
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    Edinburgh
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    10 minutes walk to Haymarket Station15 minutes from Waverley Station2 minutes from West side of Princess Street
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Wine

What 1,953 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for fine wines

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Good for special occasions

  • Edinburgh

    Great for fine wines

  • Edinburgh

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Forage & Chatter delights with "fantastic food," "excellent service," and a "cozy ambiance." Guests rave about the "beautifully cooked" dishes, "thoughtful presentation," and "friendly staff." While some experienced slow service, the overall atmosphere and culinary quality shine. Highlights include the "best beef tartare," "incredible duck confit," and a "hidden gem" vibe in Edinburgh.

1,953 Reviews
  1. Christopher

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food with a relaxed environment. We really enjoyed our dinner and shall be back.

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  2. Alvin

    Edinburgh

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant was suffering from a staff shortage so admittedly, the service was not up what you would expect however the staff themselves were lovely and I was happy to tip them above the usual service charge. The food however absolutely compensated. I had the artichoke veloute and the cod for mains. Really really great food created to a very high standard (in comparison to Rhubarb, Gleneagles, Kitchen etc). You won’t be disappointed if you eat here!

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  3. Stephen

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food plus friendly and attentive staff who ensured we had a memorable experience.

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  4. Micol

    Aberdeen

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Unfortunately other than some sourdough bread we didn’t have an opportunity to taste any food. When we arrived for lunch we advised a member of staff we were going to a rugby match. We decided to skip starters and go straight to the main course. Over an hour after we placed our food order we were told that our mains would be another 10-15 minutes. The waiting staff were all friendly and apologetic and we weren’t charged for our wine but we did leave hungry. It seemed somewhat disorganised and a disappointing experience.

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  5. Evelyn

    Edinburgh

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I had eaten at Forage and Chatter previously and was excited to be able to get a booking. We arrived and quickly ordered as we were going to a rugby match and had a firm time commitment. After 40 mins, we had received only drinks and bread and were told that our meal would come in 5 minutes. 10 minutes later we were told that our order had only just been put in and there was only one oven and our lunch would be served in 10 minutes. After a little more than an hour we received our meals which we had to eat quickly to make the start of the match. The food was delicious but we didn’t have time to enjoy it properly. Our waitress was very apologetic and deducted the cost of our drinks but it didn’t really make up for the time it took to receive our meal.

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  6. Donny

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food, wine and service justifies the price. Well done.

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  7. Tim

    Inverness

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were there as a part of 6 to celebrate a family birthday and had a wonderful experience. The food was outstanding and the service was great too. The beef tartare, parsnip veloute and smoked salmon were all amazing as starters, as were the sirloin and pork for main course. Everyone was impressed with their meals - thank you for making the occasion special.

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  8. Mairalejandra

    Milan

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente Comida! Entradas fascinantes, menú de vinos acorde. Buen Precio respecto a la atención y lugar. Recomendado

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  9. Carmel

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. Small menu but well thought out.. I could have chosen any of the dishes. The staff were also very good, helpful and friendly/polite… just not enough of them. The place is lovely with fab background music providing a great atmosphere… Will definitely be back.

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  10. Allison

    London

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 27 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful meal- loved all 3 courses. Bit of a delay between the starters and the mains but it was worth the wait. Will highly recommend and definitely be back.

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Forage & Chatter is rated 4.6 stars by 1953 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Forage & Chatter

1A Alva Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4PH

Additional information

  • Area
    Edinburgh
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 17:30–21:00 Sat 12:00–14:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    10 minutes walk to Haymarket Station15 minutes from Waverley Station2 minutes from West side of Princess Street
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Wine
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