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The Black Grape, Edinburgh, Midlothian

The Black Grape

4.8
4.8
478 Reviews
£26 to £40
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
21:30

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Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Good for groups
The Black Grape - a new small plate restaurant located on Edinburgh's Royal Mile. Expect small plates, wine & good times in a stunning setting. This custom designed wine bar & restaurant is the ideal setting for intimate date night dining, drinks with friends or a quick snack as you people watch in the heart of the city. Our menu is a gastronomic tour de force with inspiration from around the globe. One thing unites all our dishes however - bold, punchy flavours and plates that are perfect for sharing. In addition to a 40 seater restaurant the Black Grape also has a cozy wine & cocktail bar - expect a carefully curated selection of drinks soundtracked with the best funk & soul.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 17:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–01:00 Sun 12:00–23:30
  • Phone number
    0131 237 7419
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • £25 for 2025

    £25.00 per party

    18 Jan 2025 - 13 Feb 2025
    Enjoy two glasses of fizz & three small plates to share for just £25 for two people. Choose from gordal olives, lemon & chilli 3 natural oyster, shallot & house hot sauce steak tartare, ponzu, chilli & game chips hummus, butternut squash & sage whipped feta, honey roast beetroot truffled lasagne croquette, house sugo glazed halloumi, pistachio & pomegranate roast onion arancini, parmesan clouds
    £25 for 2025 photo

What 478 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Innovative

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Edinburgh

    Innovative

  • Edinburgh

    Great for creative cocktails

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Black Grape offers a vibrant dining experience with "fantastic food" and "superb service." Diners rave about its "creative small plates" and "amazing cocktails." Located in Edinburgh's Old Town, it's praised for its "friendly and attentive staff" and "stylish ambiance." While some mention noise levels, the overall atmosphere is considered "a hidden gem."
478 Reviews
  1. Paul

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, service outstanding. Definitely going back for more!

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  2. Stephen

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent all round - food superb (try the arancini and the mushroom tempura) and service friendly and attentive.

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  3. Vanessa

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best place in Edinburgh to dine out with the a selection of exquisite foods and exceptional service! Highly recommended!!!

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  4. Amy

    Glasgow

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful restaurant with lovely staff but we felt the value for money wasn’t there and some dishes were very bland. There were also a few substitutions ( the passion fruit negroni wasn’t available and neither was the focaccia) which were explained politely and apologised for, but it was a bit disappointing given how small the menu was already. Wouldn’t hurry back.

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  5. Carys

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered small plates which were all good. Very tasty, especially enjoyed the truffle. Drank a good few cocktails each. Staff were fab, pleasant, attentive and helpful. Would return there. Thanks to the staff for working New Years Eve x

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  6. Matt

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely environment, super friendly staff and the food was unbelievable. A tapas style small plate service with haute cuisine flavours. The trout was stunning and the lasagne croquettes were perfect comfort food after weathering the Edinburgh rain.

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  7. Alan

    VIP

    Newcastle

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, food, drinks and ambience. Our 4th time there and we’ll be back!

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  8. Dora

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and excellent service, love the fact they're an independent restaurant!

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  9. Adrien

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was not good , foccacia is a insulte to all italian

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  10. L

    N. Ireland

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great space in the centre of Edinburgh’s Old Town, it’s an oasis amidst the tourist trail! The small plates are interesting and tasty, drinks are good - and there’s a decent selection of non-alcohol options also. The space is airy and the design is stylish. And the staff are lovely - attentive but not oppressively so!

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FAQs

The Black Grape is rated 4.8 stars by 478 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
21:30

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Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Black Grape

240 Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH8 8AB

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    The Royal Mile
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 17:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–01:00 Sun 12:00–23:30
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, Wine
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