Understated restaurant offering creative meat & seafood dishes, plus cocktails & a variety of wines.
At a glance
#4 of 5 Modern European restaurants in EdinburghLocalGuideWorld score: 4.60
Rating breakdown
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5 ★78%
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4 ★14%
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3 ★6%
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2 ★1%
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1 ★2%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Taisteal?
- Taisteal is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 378 reviews.
- How does Taisteal rank in Edinburgh?
- Taisteal is #4 of 5 Modern European restaurants in Edinburgh by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Taisteal located?
- 1 Forth St, Edinburgh EH1 3JX, United Kingdom — 0.7 km from the center of Edinburgh.
- How can I contact Taisteal?
- Phone: +44 131 557 2209 · Website: taisteal.co.uk
Tasty food with excellent service. Lovely relaxed vibe. Time past by quickly but never felt rushed.
For a £100 meal with 10% service charge you would expect them to at least refill your water, yet not only did we have to ASK for it, we needed to ask TWICE after waiting for 20 min and having no one even looked at our table. Same goes for when we asked for the bill, we had to ask TWICE for it to finally come after long waiting. They weren’t even busy. Over the course of the meal, we felt completely ignored and overlooked. Absolutely no service was received besides putting meal on the table and indifferently introducing what it is.
We also waited half an hour between the starters and the main. They explained one of us had the tasting course, and they would like us to digest well after the three starters (which were only a few bites, what is there to digest for?). Food was mediocre and small portions in course meal standards. The 5-course tasting menu was a fish soup, hoisin duck roll, bite of salmon and cucumber, venison main and mint chocolate dessert.
Overpriced and service was miserable. They are not even trying to up their game to how much they charge. I would not come again.
We also waited half an hour between the starters and the main. They explained one of us had the tasting course, and they would like us to digest well after the three starters (which were only a few bites, what is there to digest for?). Food was mediocre and small portions in course meal standards. The 5-course tasting menu was a fish soup, hoisin duck roll, bite of salmon and cucumber, venison main and mint chocolate dessert.
Overpriced and service was miserable. They are not even trying to up their game to how much they charge. I would not come again.
Great place to eat and right in the centre of town. Taisteal offer both a tasting and an a la carte menu. So many delicious options to choose from which will bring me back for more. Service was quick and friendly. The food was amazing, lots of new flavour combinations.
I would recommend this restaurant and I'll be back.
I would recommend this restaurant and I'll be back.
I went to Taisteal last night and, once again, food and service were great! The steak tartare had an authentic delicious flavour with the crispy egg yolk and the chicken Kiev was also really good with a perfectly creamy sauce.
Went to celebrate my birthday and had a wonderful night. Originally booked a 5-course meal but wanted to try a 7-course one after looking at the reviews for the scallops. The staff was very accommodating and asked chefs about the availability for the 7-course meal. Glad that we changed to have the 7-course meal. The dishes had some Asian-touch and they worked great with European ingredients and dishes.
We have been multiple times and this was the best yet. The three course set menu started brilliantly (pea and jalapeño soup alongside prawn wontons), but the mains were even better (black olive gnocchi with heritage tomatoes and sole, tartlet, croquette with sauce vierge). Desserts were hazelnut crème brûlée and millionaires cake with malted ice cream.
Genuinely the best meal we’ve ever had. So reasonably priced for such an amazing tasting menu. Each course ranged from technically brilliant to excitingly delicious, and the whole menu was so well thought out. The waiting staff were helpful, friendly and helped make the evening what it was. Thank you.
I booked us a table for Taisteal for my wife's Birthday. We checked the menu again before arriving and I have to be honest: we weren't sure it would be a great fit for us, as the dishes do sound a bit.... out there.
But I'm glad we went. The staff were very friendly, the food was amazing (even though it didn't seem that way, all the flavors mixed well together) and you get a 3 course meal for 35 GBP.
I have friends who've asked us for recommendations and Taisteal is definitely on the list :)
For anyone who wants to know, we started off with the Prawn Wontons with Sriracha Mayo & Avocado Panna Cotta, Sweetcorn Fritter, Avocado Chutney and Chilli Jam. Our mains were the Cured & Smoked Duck Breast, Caramelised Onion Dauphinoise, Cherry and Pistachio, Cherry Jus and Wild Garlic Chicken Kiev with Potato Mousse, Pancetta and Asparagus. For dessert we had the Hazelnut Creme Brulee and a special (not on the menu) Millionaire's Tart.
But I'm glad we went. The staff were very friendly, the food was amazing (even though it didn't seem that way, all the flavors mixed well together) and you get a 3 course meal for 35 GBP.
I have friends who've asked us for recommendations and Taisteal is definitely on the list :)
For anyone who wants to know, we started off with the Prawn Wontons with Sriracha Mayo & Avocado Panna Cotta, Sweetcorn Fritter, Avocado Chutney and Chilli Jam. Our mains were the Cured & Smoked Duck Breast, Caramelised Onion Dauphinoise, Cherry and Pistachio, Cherry Jus and Wild Garlic Chicken Kiev with Potato Mousse, Pancetta and Asparagus. For dessert we had the Hazelnut Creme Brulee and a special (not on the menu) Millionaire's Tart.
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