Purslane Restaurant

Restaurant | Edinburgh | Scotland | United Kingdom

Purslane Restaurant in Edinburgh offers a distinctive fine dining experience, characterized by the combination of fresh, local ingredients and modern cooking techniques. The restaurant, led by chef and owner Paul Gunning, focuses on the harmonious fusion of traditional and innovative culinary elements, incorporating both local Scottish and international influences.

A highlight is the carefully composed menu, which impresses with intense flavors and exquisite presentation. The dishes change with the seasons and make use of the best available ingredients. Standout dishes include the tender lamb rack served with an aromatic herb sauce, as well as fish dishes prepared with meticulous attention to detail. The vegetarian options are also creative and full of flavor, combining fresh vegetables in sophisticated ways.

The atmosphere at Purslane Restaurant is inviting and relaxed, making it a perfect venue for a special dinner or festive occasion. The restaurant has quickly gained a reputation for exceptional quality and outstanding service, remaining a popular destination for food enthusiasts in Edinburgh. The combination of rustic charm and elevated cuisine makes Purslane an outstanding experience in Scottish gastronomy.

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33A St Stephen St
EH3 5AH Edinburgh

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Opening hours

Sunday--
Monday--
Tuesday--
Wednesday12:00 - 13:30
18:30 - 19:30
Thursday12:00 - 13:30
18:30 - 19:30
Friday12:00 - 13:30
18:30 - 19:30
Saturday12:00 - 13:30
18:30 - 19:30

Reviews

405 Reviews

Gabriel Reyes
04.10.2024

You should check your hostess behave,
Wendy de Peuter
15.12.2024

Great food, just one dish was a bit too salty. It was vry nice to a accompany the dinner with shared glasses of wine.
Ben Lawson
14.12.2024

Food was delicious, great diversity of flavours and textures. The gnocchi was an absolute stand out and I could’ve eaten 4 plates of it! Venison and dessert also amazing. Premium paired wines were great and the staff did an excellent job guiding us through them. The Hungarian dessert wine was delicious! Never tried it before and we were blown away. Cant recommend it any more! 5 stars.
Charlie Bowser
06.12.2024

We had a wonderful evening with the Purslane crew! Thank you!
Eddie P
27.11.2024

Good food. Excellent service. What else can you ask for? I understand why they don't have a star, but I hope that they don't so that they remain affordable.
E H
26.10.2024

Flawless. We had such a delicious, beautiful meal at Purslane. Everything was perfect. The amount of work and attention that went into our meal was incredible. Can’t recommend it enough. Hope to be back in the new year. Thank you!
Richard Elliott
24.10.2024

The welcome, the food and the wine menu. Tasted wines from Italy and France that we dis not know existed. Totally recommend this little gem in Edinburgh. No fuss just a really great experience. Keep up the great work guys. Richard & Una from Dublin, 🇮🇪
Thomas Wenn
18.10.2024

Took my mum here for her 78th, and was saving a trip to Purslane for a worthwhile celebration. Fortunately, it held up to expectations, and offered a beautiful two-course meal, complimented with excellent service and a warm homely atmosphere. Food was full of flavour and the quality was well apparent. I would like to thank the staff for the requested birthday accompaniment, and I look forward to enjoying the restaurant again in future.
Calum Nail
05.10.2024

Delicious food, friendly staff and lovely atmosphere. Will definitely return in the near future!!
Graeme Munro
21.10.2023

Outstanding. The food. The service. The atmosphere. From start to finish this was an amazing dining experience. We had the 5 course tasting menu with matching wines. Each course was superb . The wines a perfect match and expertly described. Little extras. Canopies Bread Post desert sweets. I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough. A treat place yes. Totally worth the money. Definitely. Just go there. You will not be disappointed.
Tony Keogh
18.08.2024

Would definitely be back . Loved everything about it ! Thankyou! Food and and wine pairing was amazing !
Diva Milea
10.08.2024

Worst shop ever
Robert Ratcliffe
10.08.2024

Purslane in Edinburgh is a fantastic spot that nails it on all fronts. The food is incredible, with every dish packed with fresh, vibrant flavors. The staff are super friendly and really know their stuff, making sure you have a great time from start to finish. The vibe is laid-back and cozy, perfect for a relaxed meal with top-notch food. If you’re looking for a place where the food, service, and atmosphere all come together perfectly, Purslane is the place to go.
Ijaz Aslam
09.08.2024

I had an extraordinary experience at this restaurant. The food was satisfying, and the atmosphere was truly magical.
Richard Bayliss
09.08.2024

A1 service all the way food is good too
Phil Private
09.08.2024

I rate this highly as we had a wonderful time here and will return
Michael Deans
07.08.2024

Excellent hotel staff was amazing would highly recommended
Thomas Wogelius
07.08.2024

Great service, and amazing food.
harry dowsett
07.08.2024

Great food, highly recommend
Simon Caruana
06.08.2024

Great wee intimate spot for a special occasion. Not sure if it's up there with similarly priced places in Edinburgh. still well worth trying as the food is still great and the service is excellent and a lot less stuffy and pretentious than similar venues.

 

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