Grazing By Mark Greenaway

03.01.2025

This is a super delayed review; just found the business card in my suitcase from a visit two years (!) ago. But had to praise Nitin, who made our meal so memorable. Rock on, my friend.

09.12.2024

We had the most amazing visit here when we visited Edinburgh in October. We said beforehand that our mother had her birthday thinking not much of it. But the staff had prepared the most amazing visit for us with a desert and complementary beverage. I have never before felt so welcome at a restaurant and my mother could not have been happier. Thank you so much. The highlight of our visit for sure.

10.11.2024

Was curious to try @grazingbymarkgreenaway at the @caledonianedinburgh and had a good evening there. The staff were attentive and friendly, and explained each dish in detail. Most people seemed to be guests at the hotel, but given the convenient location and the spacious seating, it’s definitely a place that more people can consider when dining with friends or colleagues.

21.10.2024

TLDR: Book your reservation here, you won’t regret it. They made our anniversary even more special than we imagined with remarkable hospitality and food that would have you thinking about it a week later! Exceptional service and delicious food! Don’t hesitate to book this restaurant for your stay in Edinburgh. My husband and I booked Grazing by Mark Greenaway to celebrate our anniversary dinner in Edinburgh. Service: We arrived early and were warmly greeted by Elena who then promptly seated us. She walked us through the menu noting our allergies and gave us great recommendations. Our other server Nitin was also provided excellent service, was very polite, cheerful and very helpful. Not only were the staff helpful with our menu recommendations and questions, they both kindly asked us about our stay and recommended us some local gems that they enjoys and tours to go on. They were immensely helpful and kind. Service for food was also relatively quick despite ordering the Beef Wellington. Overall, the service was better than some of the Michelin stars I have dined at. Food: My husband and I thought this was the best meal we have had on our trip so far (6 days in). We ordered the treacle and stout sourdough (£3), Beef Wellington (to share; £90) and the Roasted Duck Breast (£34). Sourdough - The sourdough was one of the best bread I’ve had. It arrived very warm and blanketed so it doesn’t loose the heat. The crust was satisfyingly crunchy and the inside springy and soft, absolutely worth the £3. Beef Wellington - simply put, exquisite. This Beef Wellington tasted better than what we tried at Gordon Ramsay’s Bar & Grill. The meat was tender, juicy and flavorful. The mushrooms were well executed and flavorful. The crust was a stunning golden and was very flakey. Even without the wine jus, this dish was a winner. Full of flavor! This dish is meant to be shared but it is doable for one to tackle it on their own and leave bursting at the seams full. For example my husband ordered it and I ate about a quarter and he was so so full! Roasted Duck Breast - juicy and succulent Duck breast with flavors that really meld together! The morel mushroom portion was very tasty, earthy and flavorful and complimented the Duck breast and Star Anise jus! My only qualm would be the single asparagus as I wished there would be 2 or 3 on the plate to finish the dish. This menu item is plate scraping good! Sticky Toffee Pudding - we were recommended to try this dessert by the staff and they were on the money. Delicious take on sticky toffee pudding as it’s presented as a soufflé. The flavors worked together well and had us stuffing our mouths even when we were so full from the main course!

18.10.2024

Lovely meal and fantastic atmosphere. Food was very good!!

15.09.2024

Delicious, fresh food, accommodated food allergies, nice wine list

07.09.2024

Food was just OK. Atmosphere was dated in a not good way. Overpriced

30.08.2024

We had a fantastic night dining here. The food was delightful and the service flawless. Definitely coming back. Thanks to Elena and Nitin for their spectacular attention all night taking care of every single detail, they were without a doubt the icing on the cake to make our stay a perfect experience.

17.08.2024

✨ **Grazing by Mark Greenaway - Edinburgh** ✨ An absolute treat for the senses! 🥂 @grazingbymarkgreenaway **Starters:** - **Crab Toast (£23)**: Fresh, flavorful, and a must-try! 🦀 - **Butternut Squash Raviolo (£14)**: So good, we ordered it twice! Rich and delicious. 🍽️ - **Mosaic of Scottish Salmon (£15)**: Stunning presentation and taste. 🎨 - **Kedgeree (£13)**: Sadly, not a fan 🤷‍♀️ **Mains:** - **Perthshire Lamb Rack (£36)**: Tender, juicy, and perfectly executed. 🍖 - **Roast Duck Breast (£34)**: Succulent with a perfect balance of flavors. 🦆 **Dessert:** - **Honey Panna Cotta (£11)**: Light, creamy, and the perfect finish. 🍮 Overall, an incredible dining experience. The Butternut Squash Raviolo was so irresistible, we had to have it twice! Highly recommend for a special night out! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Shoutout to server Eva and assistant Manager Elena and the kitchen staff, you all did a great job!

17.08.2024

Excellent hospitality right from the moment you walk in. Very warm welcome and highly attentive friendly service from Eva. The food is clearly French influenced British cuisine. Superb ingredient, superb execution, effective beautiful plating. Absolutely delicious food. The assistant manager Elena roams the restaurant ensuring everyone is happy with the food and service. She gives a special touch of class to the place. The team in this restaurant is truly special. Very well done. Amazing restaurant.

09.08.2024

We dined at Grazing twice as we stayed at The Caledonian hotel 4 nights. First dining experience was excellent. Our last night at the hotel we decided to go back to Grazing. It did not meet it’s previous expectations. My husband ordered filet mignon medium rare and it was brought to him very well done. They fixed it, however I had finished my dinner well before he was served his new dinner. They comped him one glass of wine. I think they could have done a little better on that one. The manager Nitten, was our server and attempted to charm us. He was very polite, but it was a bit over done. Then I ordered a tea, of which Nitten recommended we have it in the main tea room of the hotel. With no intention of ordering anything more than tea, Nitten convinced my husband to try a particular scotch. This being our last of 6 nights in Scotland, he was completely scotched out. However my husband conceded, it was a very good recommendation, but very expensive. I thought the manager was offering the scotch to make up for the dinner disaster, but he did not. It’s the little things that make a big difference. Too bad Nitten didn’t catch how he could have remedied the situation. We are seasoned travelers and I only post something that stands out….positive or negative.

24.07.2024

Sorry this has not met my expectations. The Salmon had been fried a little long, the raw spinach could have been a little fresher. The mocktail prize differed from the charged prize… and the Service was a little poor.

05.07.2024

We dined here as a family and we really loved it. The beef Wellington was good and the sides are tasteful. The duck was a smaller portion. Wine Rioja was good as well. The service is very good.

05.07.2024

Split the Beef Wellington with a side of potatoes and Parmesan peas. Lovely meal! And thanks to our waiter, Elena, she was very patient and very descriptive.

11.06.2024

Dined twice over two evenings. Set menu with paired wines was amazing. Thanks to our host Elena, who was superb throughout the evening. My party thoroughly enjoyed the experience so thanks to all who made it a wonderful occasion.

30.03.2024

Delightful fine dining experience. We were staying at the hotel and decided to try the restaurant. The beef wellington was extremely tasty, one of the best ones I’ve had. The service was top notch and extremely attentive, would love to try it again.

22.03.2024

We visited for the taster menu Ham Hock Beetroot Lamb pie Cauliflower Pie Trifle I ordered the Beetroot and Lamb but Oh No I couldn't have that 🤷‍♀️ I had to have either the Ham and Lamb or the Beetroot and Cauliflower! I questioned it but that was what it had to be and no explanation as to why. 5 items on the menu and they won't serve your choice - it just seemed crazy. The staff were delightful and the room was nice but pretty empty which sapped any atmosphere - but with that experience I'm not surprised. The food was nice enough but we won't be back.

21.03.2024

Wonderful spot with attentive service and interesting and delicious food and drink. Would definitely return!

27.02.2024

Delightful dining experience offering cozy Scottish food that warms the heart and soul. I particularly enjoyed the kedgeree, which was a standout dish with its perfectly balanced flavours and comforting warmth. The service is lovely, making you feel welcomed and appreciated from the moment you step in.

19.05.2023

It was quite a busy night, big groups with celebrations. The staff was amazing and the food worth the visit.

17.02.2024

The beef wellington was amazing!

15.02.2024

Great food as always, amazing service by the grazing team, special thank you to Elena, and Eva for their hospitality

11.02.2024

Food was really great! Service was not and unnecessarily so which was a shame. We have booked a “valentine’s menu” for 4, 2 couples. We had a number of dietary requests which I have specified. No one called and asked or said it’s an issue…I thought I will email to ask if they can be accommodated just in case (as otherwise we book something else) - no reply, I called - was told I will be contacted in case it can’t be sorted - no call. We came to the reception - funny joke from the reception lady saying they have previously accommodated 18/19 dietary requirements (we have just a few). Sat at the table to be told we can’t have the menu as our requirements can’t be accommodated….and email was sent, no email I checked up until the dinner. Tricky, weird, unaccommodating. I both called and emailed myself in advance, what else can I do!!! :( We wanted a 6 course experience tasting menu, what we got is a glass of champagne and an “email should have been sent.” Oh, and GF bread was in a plastic packaging like on a plane.

27.11.2023

Nice restaurant and has a great vibe. Food is good, kedgeree was delicious

24.11.2023

Food was very good, the only thing we were offered water, they brought it over bottle was already open, less then 1/2 a glass of water, when we got our bill we got charged for 2 full bottles, and 12.5% added on our bill, which said discretionary

21.11.2023

Amazing food, fabulous atmosphere, great service from start to finish!! Just all round fantastic! Would 100% recommend

16.11.2023

My partner and I decided to eat here one evening to celebrate my birthday and it was the most incredible experience. The food was unlike anything I had had before and Marks ability to get such flavour out of a single dish is unmatched. The amazing staff were just the cherry on top! A great evening all around :)

05.11.2023

From the moment we entered this restaurant, we were treated as very welcome guests. Polite, friendly, knowledgeable staff made us feel so special. It is easy to see where this comes from, as Nitin, the Maitre’ D is a true professional, with a keen eye for detail and a great sense of humour. What a wonderful atmosphere. This was our first visit and it couldn’t have been more pleasant. Elena, the lovely Sicilian assistant , shared her knowledge of Italian wines and of her beautiful Country (definitely on our bucket list). We had a friendly, super efficient waitress who recommended her favourites from the menu. The food was delicious, starters of soft shell crab and kedgeree, followed by a perfectly cooked beef wellington with all the trimmings. Good hearty fare, special, but not over the top . We even squeezed in the most delicious dessert of apple strudel with home made ice cream. Top marks to this fabulous restaurant. Will we return? You bet we will!

13.10.2023

We came for vacation and we enjoyes the hole tasting manu experience!!

23.09.2023

Amazing experience all round! The food was incredible, we had the tasting menu which really exceeded all expectations, service was fantastic too! Elena looked after our every need and made us feel so welcome, they went out of their way to make our anniversary special. Highly recommend dining here

16.09.2023

Lovely staff, nice menu. Bar closes at 1130ish.

12.09.2023

The dinner we had here was next level good. We ordered from the a la carte menu. All of the dishes felt like elevated, fresh takes on classics, with a little bit of a twist that just took everything to the next level. The presentation of each dish was beautiful and our waiter Ben was lovely and attentive, making for a really memorable meal. The sticky toffee pudding souffle was an absolute marvel, one of the best desserts we’ve ever had. We were traveling and so we came dressed in jeans and sweaters, but we felt rather underdressed. If we lived closer and could go back, we would dress up more!

19.08.2023

First class Scottish farm to table fare in a classy but humble setting. Choose the multi course tasting menu paired with custom designed cocktails or the A La Carte selection of outstanding dishes to choose from. I would definitely look to do a repeat visit next time we are in Scotland.