The Tolbooth Restaurant

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   Justine

   Edinburgh2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Great food. Very well prepared and served Access tricky for elderly but otherwise very good
   

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   Maureen

   Kincardineshire1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything about our meal was spot on. The food was all delicious & the 2 young men who served us really know their job.
   

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   Angela

   New York City5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was delicious as always. Friendly & efficient service. Lovely atmosphere & view over the harbour. Can't wait to visit again.
   

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Edinburgh5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The tasting menu was amazing. There was a substantial portion for each of the 4 courses on offer and each one was cooked & served to perfection. Lovely friendly staff & superb setting overlooking the harbour. We will be back! Thank you all.
   

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   Cameron

   London6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 8 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had the tasting menu which was fabulous - every course was beautifully cooked and the Service was outstanding 10/10
   

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   Colin VIP

   Yorkshire1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   We have been to the Tollbooth regularly since 2022 and we have always considered it to be one of the top restaurants in the north-east, on the quality of its food. Today we were very disappointed with everything we were served: the seafood bisque (usually a killer!) was just a bowl of milk with no discernible seafood flavour. The scallops were ok but raw in the middle. The pieces of hake and coley were perfectly cooked but lacked seasoning. The cassoulet beans were al dente, a cassoulet needs to be cooked long enough to become unctuous. The mornay sauce was wrong, too much raw egg. All lacked seasoning, and that element of caramelisation that brings out flavour. The poached pear was tasty but had obviously just come out of the fridge. Most people would expect this to be a hot or warm dessert, for the correct flavours. We seriously hope the Tollbooth’s kitchen can get back to its usual standards. There’s a shortage of good restaurants in Aberdeenshire already, let’s hope we’re not losing another one.
   

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   Lorraine

   Angus2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   My shellfish bisque was watery and tasteless, the bhaji was tasty but soggy as it was served in the soup. I enjoyed the Hake and the sauce was tasty but unsure about the seafood and seaweed hollandaise and my artichoke was hard inside. I had the cheese for dessert which was presented nicely with fruit loaf and mini oatcakes but the cheddar was totally tasteless. My husband enjoyed the ham hock and he said the pork belly was melt in the mouth. The service and atmosphere were good but my food was a bit disappointing for this standard of restaurant.
   

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   Steve

   Kincardineshire1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Perfect in every sense. Intimate, historic setting overlooking the harbour. Scallops and halibut cooked to perfection. Service attentive and professional. I highly recommend this restaurant and will be back very soon.
   

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   Sylvia

   Toronto8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience, lovely staff went over & beyond! Food was excellent- we chose the special - locally sourced halibut - cooked to perfection! Very nice wine list albeit I would have liked to see more choice by the glass, however the sommelier sorted that for me - excellent customer service… Our first visit, indeed we will return soon!
   

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    Eileen

    Kincardineshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    We had the Taster Menu and it was perfect. Excellent sized portions and the food was delicious. The waiter was very professional and friendly. We would definitely go there again and will highly recommend it to our friends.
    

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