The Olive Branch

Name: The Olive Branch
Address: 91 Broughton Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 3RX
Telephone: 0131 557 8589
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1013 Reviews

£25 and under

Scottish

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2 people

Dec 29, 2024

8:30 p.m.

Booked 7 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Located on the corner of Broughton Street and Broughton Place, on the edge of the New Town is the Olive Branch. With its large windows and relaxed atmosphere it’s the perfect place to enjoy great food as you watch Edinburgh go by.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Scottish, Mediterranean, Global, International
Hours of Operation
Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
0131 557 8589
Website
http://www.theolivebranchscotland.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Adam Young

Location
91 Broughton Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3RX
Neighbourhood
New Town
Parking details
On Broughton Place
Public transit
10 minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station.Two minutes from York Place tram stop
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Company bakery sourdough with olive oil and aged balsamic£6.50
- Large£0.00
Garlic and herb marinated olives£5.00
Soup of the day with sourdough£6.50
see specials board
Tempura tender stem broccoli, smokey BBQ sauce£9.00
- Large£18.00
Crab, ricotta, lemon and parsley ravioli tossed in basil oil with toasted pinenuts£10.50
- Large£21.00
Grilled goats cheese, strawberry, pomegranate, parmesan and hazelnut salad, strawberry dressing£10.00
- Large£20.00
Haggis bonbons with caramelised red onions and whisky cream peppercorn sauce£10.00
- Large£20.00
Crispy shredded duck leg, watermelon, pomegranate, orange salad with dukkah and passion fruit dressing£10.50
- Large£21.00

MAINS

Slow cooked Scotch lamb shoulder, duck fat roasted hassle backs, black pudding bonbon, celeriac puree, tender stem broccoli, salsa brava£28.00
Sea trout fillet, panzanella salad, avocado, homemade focaccia croutons, crispy poached egg, chilli and lime aioli£26.00
North Indian tomato curry, roast aubergine, peppers, sticky coconut rice, poppadom and lime pickle£21.00
VE G
Beer battered haddock with hand cut chips and tartare sauce£16.00
Asparagus, gruyere and saffron risotto£16.00
- Add chicken or nduja£2.00
Chargrilled 28-day aged Scotch Ribeye steak, hand cut chips, rocket and parmesan salad£30.00
- Add peppercorn sauce or garlic butter£3.50
The Olive Branch homemade beef burger, halloumi burger or southern fried chicken burger with one topping, salad & fries£16.00
- Each£2.00

HOMEMADE FOCACCIA SANDWICHES/SALADS

The Olive Branch club£15.00
Chicken, bacon, cheddar, tomato, lettuce & aioli on our rosemary focaccia
- Add peppercorn sauce£3.50
28-day aged rump steak, melted smoked cheddar and pickles on our rosemary focaccia£14.00
- Add peppercorn sauce£3.50
Smoked salmon, Togarashi aioli with rocket on our rosemary focaccia£14.00
Goats cheese and caramelised red onion, on our rosemary focaccia£14.00
OB chef's salad, a mix of all the good stuff we have in the kitchen on the day£15.00
VE G

PUDDINGS

White chocolate and passionfruit cheesecake£8.00
Warm dark chocolate velvet cake, chocolate sauce and toasted hazelnuts£8.00
- with raspberry sorbet VE or vanilla ice cream V£0.00
White chocolate and strawberry cannoli with pistachio crème anglaise V£8.00
Trio of Luca's ice cream/sorbet V£7.50
- Add chocolate sauce£3.00
Affogato – ice cream & espresso V£7.50
- Add a shot of liqueur – Baileys/ Tia Maria/ Amaretto/ Limoncello£4.00
Selection of I.J Mellis cheeses, toasted sourdough, and pickles£9.00
- Large£16.00

SIDES

Hand cut chips/fries with aioli V£5.50
Garlic fries V£5.50
Hand cut chips/fries with peppercorn sauce£7.00
Garlic bread V£5.50
Rocket and parmesan salad G£4.50
Mixed leaf and cherry tomato salad V£4.50
Tender stem broccoli V£5.50
Hassle back potatoes£5.50

What 1,013 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Edinburgh/Midlothian
Neighbourhood gem
Edinburgh
Healthy
Edinburgh
Neighbourhood gem
Edinburgh
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Olive Branch in Edinburgh offers an inviting dining experience with "fabulous food" and attentive service. Known for "great Scottish-style breakfasts" and "imaginative dishes," this charming spot boasts a welcoming atmosphere. Despite some mixed reviews, many patrons praise its "wonderful location" and "super friendly staff," making it a delightful choice for locals and visitors alike.

1,013 Reviews

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Elaine
Dumfries and Galloway
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Went for a pre theatre dinner and it was ideal. Obviously cooked fresh and tasty. Good quality casual dining experience.
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cath
Kent
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Varied menu, v attentive and polite serving staff. Very much enjoyed our lunch here, just marked down one star as our chips were lukewarm and had obviously been sitting on the pass for a while, but we didn’t say anything as it was so busy. Would definitely visit again.
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Davina
Edinburgh
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great as always, cheerful, helpful staff, great food and lovely ambience
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Ian
Edinburgh
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ordered the beef burgers. They were excellent served with chips and side salad. Delicious.
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Kyla
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I live next to the Olive Branch and have always wanted to go in, my mum and step dad had their first date there and always recommended it. Booking for a date we ended up having the cutest table under the Christmas lights in the window. Eventhough it was cold outside the restaurant was cozy inside. Food was great, I had a chilli allergy so they edited a menu for me so it was easy to see what I could have. We went for the haggis bonbons to share which we regret not getting the larger portion as they were lush. I had the risotto (without the nduja) and chicken and my date had a the "bugga" (burger). We ended up sharing the cheesecake which was amazing. The music in the venue was hilariously cute and the Waitress at the end mentioned that were the cutest couple ever eventhough it was only our second date which was so sweet. They gave us alot of space but were still attentive. It was quite quiet so they let us stay a bit longer than our booking slot which was nice. Wish I tried some of the cocktails or somthing but we were having a chill one haha All in all this place after 10 years is still a gem and lived up to my parents recommendation and would always recommend for everything. Step dad also raves about the breakfasts there so will be back for that at some point <3 thank you guys for a lovely night <3
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Will
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is a lovely place. Good food and wine, great service, lovely location. A really nice surprise as I was not at all sure what I had booked. A most enjoyable dinner.
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Emmalee
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very nice food, friendly staff and lovely atmosphere
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Steve
Oxford
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
With so many other great spots to choose from, I wouldn’t go back here. Fairly uninspiring menu, poor quality of food and poor service.
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Kirsty
Edinburgh
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely restaurant. Great food and the staff are wonderful
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Kate
Edinburgh
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Sunday brunch before a film. Good choice of food, my friends were all pleased with their vegetarian or vegan breakfasts and I had the chefs salad, which was tasty, if perhaps a little over-dressed and with a generous portion of halloumi at extra cost.
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FAQs

The Olive Branch does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo.

The Olive Branch is rated 4.5 stars by 1013 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 29, 2024

8:30 p.m.

Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

91 Broughton Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3RX

Additional information

Neighbourhood
New Town
Hours of Operation
Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Scottish, Mediterranean, Global, International
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
On Broughton Place
Public transit
10 minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station.Two minutes from York Place tram stop
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Adam Young
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.theolivebranchscotland.co.uk/
Phone number
0131 557 8589

The Olive Branch

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

SMALL / LARGE PLATES

Company bakery sourdough with olive oil and aged balsamic£6.50

Garlic and herb marinated olives£5.00

Soup of the day with sourdough£6.50

Tempura tender stem broccoli, smokey BBQ sauce£9.00

Crab, ricotta, lemon and parsley ravioli tossed in basil oil with toasted pinenuts£10.50

Grilled goats cheese, strawberry, pomegranate, parmesan and hazelnut salad, strawberry dressing£10.00

Haggis bonbons with caramelised red onions and whisky cream peppercorn sauce£10.00

Crispy shredded duck leg, watermelon, pomegranate, orange salad with dukkah and passion fruit dressing£10.50

MAINS

Slow cooked Scotch lamb shoulder, duck fat roasted hassle backs, black pudding bonbon, celeriac puree, tender stem broccoli, salsa brava£28.00

Sea trout fillet, panzanella salad, avocado, homemade focaccia croutons, crispy poached egg, chilli and lime aioli£26.00

North Indian tomato curry, roast aubergine, peppers, sticky coconut rice, poppadom and lime pickle£21.00

Beer battered haddock with hand cut chips and tartare sauce£16.00

Asparagus, gruyere and saffron risotto£16.00

Chargrilled 28-day aged Scotch Ribeye steak, hand cut chips, rocket and parmesan salad£30.00

The Olive Branch homemade beef burger, halloumi burger or southern fried chicken burger with one topping, salad & fries£16.00

HOMEMADE FOCACCIA SANDWICHES/SALADS

The Olive Branch club£15.00

28-day aged rump steak, melted smoked cheddar and pickles on our rosemary focaccia£14.00

Smoked salmon, Togarashi aioli with rocket on our rosemary focaccia£14.00

Goats cheese and caramelised red onion, on our rosemary focaccia£14.00

OB chef's salad, a mix of all the good stuff we have in the kitchen on the day£15.00

PUDDINGS

White chocolate and passionfruit cheesecake£8.00

Warm dark chocolate velvet cake, chocolate sauce and toasted hazelnuts£8.00

White chocolate and strawberry cannoli with pistachio crème anglaise V£8.00

Trio of Luca's ice cream/sorbet V£7.50

Affogato – ice cream & espresso V£7.50

Selection of I.J Mellis cheeses, toasted sourdough, and pickles£9.00

SIDES

Hand cut chips/fries with aioli V£5.50

Garlic fries V£5.50

Hand cut chips/fries with peppercorn sauce£7.00

Garlic bread V£5.50

Rocket and parmesan salad G£4.50

Mixed leaf and cherry tomato salad V£4.50

Tender stem broccoli V£5.50

Hassle back potatoes£5.50

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Does The Olive Branch offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Is The Olive Branch currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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