The Black Grape

Name: The Black Grape
Address: 240 Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom, EH8 8AB
Telephone: 0131 237 7419
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.8

4.8

470 Reviews

£26 to £40

Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:30

Booked 20 times today

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.

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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
Website
http://www.theblackgrape.co.uk/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
240 Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH8 8AB
Area
The Royal Mile
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

Sunday Brunch
£15.00 - £25.00 per person
28 Nov 2024 - 5 Jan 2025
Join us for the ultimate Sunday Brunch. Enjoy a brunch dish & a cocktail for £15 or opt for a boozy brunch & feast on a brunch dish alongside three cocktails for £25.

What 470 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

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Edinburgh/Midlothian
Best Overall
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Best Food
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Innovative
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Great for fine wines
Edinburgh
Best Overall
Edinburgh
Best Food
Edinburgh
Innovative
Edinburgh
Great for fine wines

Review summary

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Experience the culinary brilliance of The Black Grape, where "absolutely phenomenal" food and "exceptional" service create a delightful dining atmosphere. This modern, chic restaurant offers a creative menu of small plates, expertly paired with an impressive wine list. With "friendly staff" and a "relaxed, vibrant atmosphere," it's a must-visit in Edinburgh.

470 Reviews

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Alan
VIP
Newcastle
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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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Dora
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
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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Adrien
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
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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ALBERTO
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My partner and I visited The Black Grape on Christmas Eve and had the pleasure of trying their festive menu. It was an unforgettable experience! The attention was absolutely wonderful; the staff was incredibly kind and attentive at all times, creating a warm and welcoming holiday atmosphere. Coming from Spain, we were excited to try something new, and the festive menu exceeded all our expectations. Every dish was a delightful surprise, full of unique flavors that were completely different from what we're used to back home. Each bite was crafted with care and truly captured the spirit of the season. If you're looking for excellent food and top-notch service, especially during the holidays, The Black Grape is the place to go. Highly recommended!
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Azrael
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was incredibly delicious and every single staff member we had the pleasure of interacting with was so lovely and welcoming. We had such a lovely anniversary spent here.
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colin
Bedfordshire
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great concept but the main ingredient must be more substantial for it to work
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Sarah
Manchester
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As soon as we walked in we had a warm welcome. Atmosphere was great and good was delicious. Service exceptional by all staff
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Karen
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was exceptional. Small plates to share and all delicious. Lovely vibe and attentive friendly service. A great find and highly recommend.
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Daniel
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Superb service, fantastic food, and delicious drinks!
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Charlotte
Nottingham
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We had a nice meal here in December but with 2 Xmas Parties either side of our table, with 20 plus guest, we couldn’t hear ourselves think. Wasn’t the evening we had planned tbh, and our waiter was a bit forgetful - we asked for coffees, none arrived and we asked for another drink but it never arrived.
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The Black Grape is rated 4.8 stars by 470 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:30

Booked 20 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Website
http://www.theblackgrape.co.uk/
Phone number
0131 237 7419

The Black Grape

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Dining areas

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Sunday Brunch

Raw

Natural Oyster

Steak Tartare£14.50

Cured Sea Trout£12.50

Snacks

Gordal Olives£5.00

Sourdough Focaccia£5.50

Haggis Sausage Roll£9.00

Small Plates

Whipped Feta£10.50

Hummus£10.50

Wild Mushroom Spring Roll£12.00

Truffled Lasagne Croquette£11.00

Glazed Halloumi£11.50

Meat & Game

Chicken Caesar Schnitzel£15.50

Crispy Pork Belly£16.00

Rump Heart Steak£23.50

Fish & Shells

Arbroath Smokie Arancini£14.50

Grilled Octopus £17.50

Seared Scallops£18.00

Sides

Rocket & Watercress Salad£5.00

Triple Cooked Chips£5.50

Baby Potatoes£5.50

Salt Baked Parsnip£8.50

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