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The Black Grape, Edinburgh, Midlothian

The Black Grape

4.8
4.8
497 Reviews
£26 to £40
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Innovative
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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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa

What 497 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Good for business meals

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Innovative

  • Edinburgh

    Good for business meals

  • Edinburgh

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Black Grape offers an exceptional dining experience with "absolutely amazing" dishes and "super friendly" staff. The menu features delightful small plates, including standouts like the tuna tartare and mushroom spring rolls. Guests appreciate the "great wine recommendations" and attentive service in a "lovely" and "relaxed" atmosphere. Highly recommended!

497 Reviews
  1. Caroline

    Edinburgh8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience - great service, delicious food and cocktails, can't fault it.

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  2. Brian

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff were very attentive and knowledgeable about the food being presented. Food was excellent and served at a lovely pace, allowing full enjoyment of food, drink and atmosphere

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  3. macha

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely stunning place. Easily in the top 5 in Edinburgh. Creative dishes that make sense and are a pleasure to eat paired with a good drinks list and super friendly service. Been here twice and it won’t be the last. Worth treating yourself to.

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  4. Chris VIP

    Edinburgh11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very slow service across the evening - restaurant was not busy so it surprised me that is was so slow. Dishes came out over a period of more than an hour with little logic. A salad came out later than dishes which needed more intensive preparation. Imbalance across the table with one person still eating a meat dish whilst the rest were tucking into dessert and coffee. Not my cup of tea. Food was of a good standard

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  5. Lesley

    Edinburgh11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at the Black Grape on Saturday and we will definitely be back! Excellent, friendly service with helpful advice on how to order from the small plate menu. The food was great and we enjoyed trying lots of different things! The cocktails were also very good.

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  6. Jane

    Devon2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food & wine. Some special dishes & great cocktails

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  7. Laura

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing time. Food was absolutely delicious, and the service was great, very friendly.

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  8. Paul

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great. Food, drink and service all excellent. Would definitely recommend

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  9. Sarah

    Vancouver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, wonderful staff. A unique and welcoming restaurant.

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  10. Margaret

    Glasgow6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was very poor. Server took our drinks order then proceeded to set up an empty table, I had to chase our drinks order. Not attentive at all with the server actually saying as we were leaving ‘sorry the service wasn’t attentive tonight’ This spoke volumes as I hadn’t complained or commented on the service. We wouldn’t rush back or recommend.

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FAQs

The Black Grape is rated 4.8 stars by 497 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for The Black Grape

240 Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH8 8AB

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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
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