The Black Grape

Name: The Black Grape
Address: 240 Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom, EH8 8AB
Telephone: 0131 237 7419
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.9

4.9

448 Reviews

£26 to £40

Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people

Dec 1, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Good for groups

The Black Grape - a new small plate restaurant located on Edinburgh's Royal Mile. Expect small plates, wine & good times in a stunning setting. This custom designed wine bar & restaurant is the ideal setting for intimate date night dining, drinks with friends or a quick snack as you people watch in the heart of the city. Our menu is a gastronomic tour de force with inspiration from around the globe. One thing unites all our dishes however - bold, punchy flavours and plates that are perfect for sharing. In addition to a 40 seater restaurant the Black Grape also has a cozy wine & cocktail bar - expect a carefully curated selection of drinks soundtracked with the best funk & soul.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:30 pm
Phone number
0131 237 7419
Website
http://www.theblackgrape.co.uk/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
240 Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH8 8AB
Neighbourhood
The Royal Mile
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

Christmas Dining
£38.00 per person
Dec 2, 2024 - Dec 24, 2024
Join us at The Black Grape for the ultimate festive feast - our delicious Christmas menu is just £38 per person & is full of seasonal favourites. FIRST COURSE fried camembert, cranberry & chilli jam whipped chicken liver, armagnac & brioche toasts crayfish cocktail, compressed melon & bitter leaf hen of the woods mushroom, confit garlic, tarragon & sourdough SECOND COURSE roast sea trout, charred leek, sauvignon & butter sauce rump of beef, salt baked parnsip & madeira jus duck breast, confit duck leg croquette & salted cherry roast onion tarte tatin, celeriac & chicory THIRD COURSE salted caramel tart, crème fraîche sorbet gorgonzola, cranberry & chilli jam, charcoal cracker scottish bramble pavlova, madagascan vanilla ice cream
Sunday Brunch
£15.00 - £25.00 per person
Nov 28, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025
Join us for the ultimate Sunday Brunch. Enjoy a brunch dish & a cocktail for £15 or opt for a boozy brunch & feast on a brunch dish alongside three cocktails for £25.

What 448 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

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Edinburgh/Midlothian
Best Overall
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Best Food
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Innovative
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Great for fine wines
Edinburgh
Best Overall
Edinburgh
Best Food
Edinburgh
Innovative
Edinburgh
Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Black Grape offers a vibrant dining experience in Edinburgh's Old Town, known for its "fantastic food" and "friendly, knowledgeable staff." Guests rave about the "amazing oysters" and creative small plates. The atmosphere is relaxed yet lively, with a notable "focus on dietary restrictions" and "imaginative cocktails." Highly recommended for a delightful culinary adventure.

448 Reviews

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Simon
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good service, were very welcoming and accommodating of our toddler! Food was excellent
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Allison
Edinburgh
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cannot recommend this place highly enough ! Our second visit and already booked our third visit ..superb food ..superb waiters ..superb wines ..superb service …what more can you ask for 👌👏👏
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Matt
Gloucestershire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow! We all had an incredible time at The Black Grape. So many incredible dishes, each prepared with an unusually high level of craft. The flavour profiles are absolutely exceptional and the combinations of taste and texture are perfect. The service is excellent. Just the right level of attentive, with great recommendations, while not being overbearing. This all helps to create a great, laid back but fun environment to enjoy the wonderful food on offer! Thanks to all at The Black Grape for providing us such an enjoyable evening!
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Andrea
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Top notch evening at Black Grape. The Abroath Smokie Arancini in Cullen Skink cream was to die for...as were the cocktails. Have recommended to colleagues already and will be visiting again when next in Edinburgh. Thanks you Black Grape (you have a amazing team!)
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Dougie
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Once again another amazing meal at the black Grape. Amazing service from Murray and his team.’ Food was outstanding and the cocktails too. Thank you for a lovely evening
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Mhairi
Glasgow
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing, good wine list, good selection of food. Emma was fab and so attentive
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Lilly
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service and the food was absolutely delicious! Highly recommend if you are in Edinburgh.
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Gareth
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding 10 out of 10. One of the best restaurants for food, drink, service and value for money. Highly recommend!
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Laura
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
WHAT a lovely meal. Date night for me and my husband, away on a rare weekend without the kids. Black grape was a last minute booking I found on open table - it did not disappoint. The cocktails are AMAZING and the food, phenomenal. My husband said ‘top 5 meals of his life’. The service is also exquisite - young, attractive and energetic servers who are knowledgable and attentive. HIGHLY recommend
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Julie
Oxford
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
Average menu, not a good ambience. After some stressful news it was not the environment to relax in. Food was ok but not amazing. Toilets not well kept.
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The Black Grape is rated 4.9 stars by 448 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 1, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 16 times today

Experiences are available.

240 Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH8 8AB

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighbourhood
The Royal Mile
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:30 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.theblackgrape.co.uk/
Phone number
0131 237 7419

The Black Grape

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Christmas Dining

Sunday Brunch

Raw

Natural Oyster

Steak Tartare£14.50

Cured Sea Trout£12.50

Snacks

Gordal Olives£5.00

Sourdough Focaccia£5.50

Haggis Sausage Roll£9.00

Small Plates

Whipped Feta£10.50

Hummus£10.50

Wild Mushroom Spring Roll£12.00

Truffled Lasagne Croquette£11.00

Glazed Halloumi£11.50

Meat & Game

Chicken Caesar Schnitzel£15.50

Crispy Pork Belly£16.00

Rump Heart Steak£23.50

Fish & Shells

Arbroath Smokie Arancini£14.50

Grilled Octopus £17.50

Seared Scallops£18.00

Sides

Rocket & Watercress Salad£5.00

Triple Cooked Chips£5.50

Baby Potatoes£5.50

Salt Baked Parsnip£8.50

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