Forage & Chatter

Name: Forage & Chatter
Address: 1A Alva Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH2 4PH
Telephone: 0131 225 4599
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1951 Reviews

£26 to £40

Scottish

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 3 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Neighbourhood gem

A consistent multi award winning Restaurant Forage & Chatter in Edinburgh boasts the best locally sourced and foraged produce, nestled in Edinburgh's West End. A experience you will not forget. Come and visit us!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Scottish, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
Phone number
0131 225 4599
Website
http://forageandchatter.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
1A Alva Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4PH
Neighbourhood
Edinburgh
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
10 minutes walk to Haymarket Station15 minutes from Waverley Station2 minutes from West side of Princess Street
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Wine

What 1,951 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Edinburgh/Midlothian
Best Ambience
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Innovative
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Great for fine wines
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Good for special occasions
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Scottish
Edinburgh
Best Ambience
Edinburgh
Best Value
Edinburgh
Innovative
Edinburgh
Great for fine wines
Edinburgh
Good for special occasions
Edinburgh
Scottish

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Forage & Chatter offers a delightful dining experience with "outstanding food and service." The ambiance is cozy yet refined, perfect for special occasions. Guests rave about the "exceptional beef tartare" and attentive service, notably from staff like Leo, Camille, and Matthew. The menu, though limited, is thoughtfully curated and frequently updated with local ingredients. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Edinburgh.

1,951 Reviews

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Peter
Greater Boston
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Had heard very good reports but were quite disappointed. Saw afterwards from others that it has gone down in quality, maybe since a change in ownership? Need to improve service
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Sarah
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went out as a group of four to celebrate my brother in-laws birthday and cannot fault anything. Staff were warm and welcoming, service was great, food was delicious and plentiful, music and ambiance were excellent. A lovely and relaxed evening was had by all, no sense that they were trying to rush you out the door- we were the last customers to leave. Will definitely return.
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Anna
London
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Disappointed with our meal at Forage and Chatter as it was not up to the usual standard. Service was poor and food was very average. Lack of knowledge on allergies (nut and gluten) and overall a frustrating and underwhelming experience. After eating we looked up and realised there has been a change of management - this explains things. We will not be back as the standard of food and service no longer merits the price. A shame as this was our favourite place to eat.
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Michael
Edinburgh
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food, but just feels a little pricey and you don’t get a lot for what you pay for.
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Elaine
Manchester
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food, service, and wines. We visit here every time we’re up in Edinburgh. A hidden secret that’s not to be missed. Can’t recommend highly enough!
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Linda
Edinburgh
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food which is beautifully presented. Served by polite and considerate staff. Always such a pleasure to visit.
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Catherine
Edinburgh
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Mmm. Been here before and enjoyed. This time not so good. Service a bit chaotic. Portion sizes very small. Disingenuous charging
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Anna
Edinburgh
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely restaurant with great food, service and ambience.
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David
Washington DC
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Restaurant is small place, below street level just off street corner so easy to miss. Good service but slow. We ordered dessert took too long to wait, so we canceled. The food okay but nothing extraordinary. The staff is kind. FYI - a $35 Euro hold per person required for reservation, and charges apply if you cannot make it.
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Keith
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Short menu but food was excellent, very friendly staff. Small with good background music, a most enjoyable experience all round.
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Forage & Chatter is rated 4.7 stars by 1951 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 3 times today

1A Alva Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4PH

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Edinburgh
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Scottish, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
10 minutes walk to Haymarket Station15 minutes from Waverley Station2 minutes from West side of Princess Street
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://forageandchatter.com/
Phone number
0131 225 4599

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