Anda M
07.03.2025
Highly underwhelming experience. It’s a good restaurant, but I’m struggling to understand how it has a Michelin star.
The service was good with staff paying attention but it didn’t seem genuine and they all seemed like they were in a massive rush. There was no attempt to connect and even when the dishes were explained to us, they were explained in a rush and sometimes it was hard to understand what we were being told because of how loud the restaurant was.
The atmosphere wasn’t pleasant, from the tacky decor and table setting, to some rude customers, I simply found it difficult to enjoy the experience.
In terms of the food, while some dishes were indeed delicious and executed well, I failed to see a unique taste/dish. Some dishes - particularly dessert- were very disappointing.
We’ve been so underwhelmed by the experience we left before we finished the dessert dishes.
I can see there are many positive reviews and I struggle to understand how that’s possible. Whilst the restaurant is ok, it definitely doesn’t meet the high standards it advertises and there are plenty of fine dining restaurants in Edinburgh that offer 10x better service and food.
Andrew B
05.03.2025
It's honest - so many times you a Michelin star restaurant does not live up to the hype or you go home hungry, etc. Not at the Kitchin it is truly amazing in every way. The ingredients, the preparation, the service, everything is absolutely wonderful.
Steven Doig
02.03.2025
I deleted my previous reviews, as I wanted to write a new one. My daughter and I visited The Kitchin again for her 30th birthday. We had the tasting menu, with paired wine package for myself. Absolute delicious from start to finish . Tom Kitchin came around tables and we had our picture taken and wished my daughter a happy birthday. Never tire of this restaurant for special occasions and fine dining. Well deserved Michelin star. Definitely back in the future.
Trevor
23.02.2025
Of all the michelin establishments we've been to in various countries, The Kitchin was the most impressive by a wide margin. The food was absolutely excellent but what was even more noteworthy was the service. The attention to detail and care that their servers display is an experience I recommend to anyone.
Stephanie Kemp
22.02.2025
An absolutely amazing experience. Cannot recommend it enough.
Staff were knowledgeable about how everything was cooked.
The map showing where ingredients were sourced was a great idea.
I can't wait to go back for Summer seasonal produce.
Carlos Villezcas
21.02.2025
I traveled to Edinburgh for my birthday and planned to eat at The Kitchin for my birthday dinner. From the moment we walked in, Tom Kitchin and his team were exceptional. The restaurant is beautiful and cozy. His service team is extremely nice and so proper. I sat down and had a birthday card from Tom Kitchin wishing me Happy Birthday which was the start of an incredible meal. Then they brought over a map which tells you where all the ingredients were sourced. The five course tasting menu was amazing start to finish. During the meal, Tom Kitchin came over to say hello and took us of a tour of his kitchen. To end my experience he brought over a special lemon poppy seed cheesecake with a candle. The Kitchin was awesome!!!! Thank you to everyone at The Kitchin!
Oh yeah. the scallop dish was the wow of the tasting menu! How you bak the puff pastry around the shell is wild but such a nice touch. Scallops melted in your mouth!
Farouq Mohammed
18.02.2025
Never been before I would like to try something new you going to have to tell me wheres your restaurant is please
Rmzz Yo
17.02.2025
It was a fine dining me and my girlfriend had a beautiful time thank you all staff for the pleasant dinner
Malesela Ledwaba
17.02.2025
It was great
Mr Bert
16.02.2025
Good quality
Alasdair Brown
16.02.2025
Was always going to be a five star experience, the food was outstanding but for me the highlight was the relaxed atmosphere. This isn't our usual style of dining and had that wee bit of imposter syndrome walking in with our voucher but the staff explained every dish, every wine selection and we were very comfortable throughout.
I'd love to go back.
Alex Schwuchow
16.02.2025
We went here to celebrate valentines day and ordered the "surprise tasting menu". Unfortunately, we left the restaurant with a bitter sweet feeling. On one side the experience was amazing up until the main. For the scallops and the morels we would always come back! The main was also good, but when I ate the duck ballotine, I chewed on a small piece of metal (which actually hurt a little). When asking the server about this, he said this is probably from killing the duck and this completly normal. He took the peace away from me and in the further course of the dinner there was no appology. Even if this is normal (which I find not okay for that price), at least a heads up would be welcomed that there is a rest chance of a bullet being inside the dish. Further, even though the grapefruit dessert was good and interesting, I personally did not liked the combination with the chocolate dessert afterwards. The contrast between a quite sour and bitter dessert and chocolate was not to my liking and also a somewhat heavy chocolat dessert after a lot of courses was too much. I would have preferred something lighter.
Olena Tereshchenko
16.02.2025
Amazing place, with good service and delicious food.
Martin Bell
15.02.2025
Very good. Enjoyed our visit here and will return again if in Edinburgh again.
Stephen Dumbrell
14.02.2025
Brilliant food great staff
