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Cafe Royal - Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Midlothian

Cafe Royal - Edinburgh

4.3
4.3
1494 Reviews
£26 to £40
Continental

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2 people
7:30 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Edinburgh's hidden gem! Traditional oyster bar and restaurant serving fine food and a great selection of continental lagers, beers and local ales.

We're proud of our history without being complacent and we love to see a happy customer. We've always focused on making our pub unique and we are sure you will notice. So pull up a seat, take a tour round our pub and discover what sets us apart from the rest.

** Please note all bookings are for our restaurant, we offer first come first served for drinks in our bar area.

*** Please note due to licencing restrictions under 18's are not permitted in the main bar, we can seat under 18's and over 5's in the restaurant for dining. We cannot allow under 18's in the restaurant after 10pm.

**** As we are a listed building we do not have Accessible toilets on the ground floor.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Continental, Seafood, Scottish
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    0131 556 1884
  • Website
    https://www.caferoyaledinburgh.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    19 West Register Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH2 2AA
  • Neighbourhood
    Edinburgh
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    St. Andrew's Square Tram/Bus stop is a short walk awayPrinces Street bus stops (Apple Store/Waverley Station)
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

Menu

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What 1,494 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Royal in Edinburgh offers a stunning Victorian setting with "excellent seafood," "fantastic service," and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Guests rave about the "beautiful decor" and "historic charm." While some mention slower service, the "delicious food" and "attentive staff" make it a beloved spot for locals and visitors alike.

1,494 Reviews

  1. Robert

    Edinburgh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This seems a busy restaurant so if you want to dine here I would advise making a reservation. The menu choices were good as were the portions.

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  2. David

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unique location and ambience - feels like a time warp smart Victorian pub/dining room. Delicious, and fresh, Scottish-centric food. Great service too. Loved it.

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  3. Kyle

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant in an amazing 19th century setting. Lovely Scottish food.

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  4. Louise

    N. Ireland

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I had a great meal here on Valentines night. I would probably have given it 5 stars but my husband couldn't find much he liked on the menu as he's a fussy eater and not keen on fish. On the other hand I was spoilt for choice! Just check the menu beforehand if one of your party is odd like him lol. I had sirloin steak and he had the cheeseburger. We had rum and dark chocolate tart for dessert. We both really enjoyed our meals and the service was perfect, friendly but not intrusive. There was a great atmosphere here. The restaurant part is quieter than the attached bar but still has a pleasant buzz about it. I would definitely recommend.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was not great, from when we first entered

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  6. Archie

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our only issue was that our table by the door was a little cold. Having said that, we didn’t ask to move, so it wasn’t too bad. Everything else was excellent. Brilliant whisky options

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  7. Noel

    Edinburgh

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I was looking forward to a unique experience given the wonderful art, decor, period setting and history, but the dining itself was underwhelming. Very tight eating area with a table of 7 loud bankers behind us in a room that takes 28 made for challenging conversation. Scotch egg, haggis and soda bread not available. Food was OK, but it all lacked the magic I had hoped would be there. It was a Monday night after a rugby weekend, so maybe that affected performance / delivery? Maybe I’m being harsh, but you asked for my feedback.

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  8. Karen

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely atmosphere, especially on match days! Absolutely the best fish and chips we have ever had!

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  9. Paul

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quality service, quality food, quality decor, thank you

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  10. Gregor

    Glasgow

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Seafood of the highest quality and First class service Fantastic surroundings. Perhaps not for you if you like a quieter ambiance as the bar next door provides a more strident atmosphere.

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Cafe Royal - Edinburgh is rated 4.3 stars by 1494 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:30 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Cafe Royal - Edinburgh

19 West Register Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH2 2AA

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Edinburgh
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Continental, Seafood, Scottish
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    St. Andrew's Square Tram/Bus stop is a short walk awayPrinces Street bus stops (Apple Store/Waverley Station)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine
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