mono

Food was ok, service was slow, prices are reasonable. We were extremely excited to come to Mono as we had heard terrific things, but overall were very underwhelmed. Some of the dishes were incredible, while others fell very flat / didn't hold a ton of flavor. The service was extremely slow, typically taking 15m+ between each course, leading us to have a 3hr+ dinner when there were no more than 7 other tables filled at the restaurant. Overall if they want to push for a star, they have quite a ways to go and would recommend starting with their service. Personally wouldn't return at this time.

We visited Mono as a group of three - two adults and one 8-year old (who enjoyed it greatly). The experience was fantastic throughout from attention to dietary restrictions (no meat for one of us) and all the way to the excellent wine and food. We could observe the chefs working on the plating from our seat and the atmosphere in the kitchen was fun and positive. We had 5 course tasting menu and it was just the right amount. The dessert was really lightweight and beautifully made. Every dish was served with an extensive explanation. The home made bread and grissini were exceptional. It is an expensive restaurant, but it's worth it for the experience, the atmosphere, and the food.

When reading reviews for restaurants it can be quite hard to discerne what is truly worth visiting because you don't know the reviewers tastes, preference, budget or experience. With Mono you can discount all of the worry and just book a table at your earliest convinience. Our visit to Mono from start to finish was an absolute delight. We had the Dinner tasting menu with wine pairings. Firstly, the food was amazing. Every bite well balanced and seasoned to perfection and the staff incredibly knowledgable about each dish. The wine pairing was one of the best we have encountered - each wine paired perfectly with the dish presented and the Sommelier had precise and accurate tasting notes without being protenteous or robotic. Everyone involved at Mono is extremely personable, charming and invested in the diners experience. Making sure we were satisfied and comfortable at all times. Wish we lived in Edinburgh for regular visits but will be our #1 recommendation to everyone!

We were recommended by the hotel to make a reservation here. Scottish with italian air. I must say it wasn’t bad, but the menu was a little bit short and the dishes were small. Do not share rations. But second dishes are better. Risotto is ok and makes you feel full.

A fantastic restaurant with impeccable service and some of the best sushi we have seen in Edinburgh for a long time. A very varied and interesting menu that you can order from freely using the supplied tablet with dishes being delivered promptly and very well presented. We look forward to dining here again.

We went there for my birthday :)! They put a card ready on the table when we arrived. It was very sweet. We had 5-course tasting menu with wine pairing. The overall experience was fantastic, and we really enjoyed the dinner. The combination of food was great. We had curd salmon, pork belly, seafood fregola, venison and profiterole to finish the night. Salmon was tasty and matched with the sourness of beetroots very well. The paired wine balance your palate perfectly. Pork belly was a surprise. It was glazed with honey and Nduja sausage. You felt the spiciness when you put it into your mouth, while the sweetness balanced out immediately, making you want to have another bite right after. The paired wine was great, enhancing the spiciness while you eat the pork. Seafood fregola was stunning. This is my first time having fregola. MONO made it so Al dente. The flavour was so rich. You felt as if you were in the ocean when enjoying this fregola. Pesto sauce on the top did not outweigh but just neutralised the palate. Paired wine was fruity, matching the whole dish well. Venison was average as it was slightly overcooked. And, the combination does not add new flavour to this dish while each of them was still delicious. The paired wine itself was great, tasted plum with a touch of smokiness, but again I do not think it matches the dish. The desert is chocolate profiterole. The pastry was okay. Cream in the middle was not sweet but with a kick of cocoa. At the bottom it was filled with chocolate ganache. It was served with hazelnuts and some sweet nut flakes. The whole combination was good, while was not outstanding. The paired desert wine was quite great, sweet and with a touch of acidity. In general, I would recommend MONO to anyone who wants to have great dinning experience. The restaurant staffs were really helpful, explaining every dish and wine professionally. This is the firs time I eat with wine pairing. I think it was a right choice as they explain the production of the and why they choose this wine to match the dish. The ambient was cosy and relaxing as well.

Such an amazing evening we had! We went there yesterday (Thursday evening) for dinner, and it was worth every penny we spent. Service was excellent. Had been greeted with glass of prosecco and bread on the house. Waiters and bartenders very knowledgeable and with good manners. Both of us had starters, mains and dessert. Been suggested we can have drink paired with dessert and it was great choice. After paying for the bill waiter brought Limoncello (they make it, it's very good). As it's newly opened in Edinburgh I definitely recommend to everyone who thinks about going there. It's quiet and seems empty but it's just matter of time when it will be most busy place in Edinburgh!

Some of the most skilled cooking we have ever experienced. Exquisite food and superb attentive service. Maybe to improve you could dim the lights to create a more relaxed atmosphere, spread out the customers a touch and play some music in the background and it would have been exactly perfect!

This is a five star experience. I was really lucky to have found this place that I went back the next night. I happen to walk pass this restaurant on my way back to the hotel. I viewed the menu and decided I will walk in and have dinner. I had my backpack, my rolling bag, big jacket on as it was raining and looked like I was going to some diner. Despite my appearance, I was warmly welcomed and led to a table. As a single woman travelling I have learned to enjoy dinner by myself and I become more aware of the service, how friendly the staff and the food. This place is the best restaurant I have experienced and I have been to some Michelin star restaurants and this place is spectacular. The food is creative and the sommalier knows his stuff. I enjoyed wine pairings and when customized to my meal selection I find it elevates my experience. As mentioned, because I loved it so much I came back on my last night in Edinburgh to order the tasting menu. I had 3 nights in Edinburgh, my 1st dinner was at The Dome, and both nights I selected Mono. I still dream about my Mono dinner. I wish I could find a restaurant here at home similar to Mono. I highly recommend.

Deserves more than five stars. The staff and service are friendly, the service excellent, but the food is AMAZING! Presentations are beautiful and the flavors may bring you to tears. Better than the French Laundry? Definately. Much better without the "attitude" and ridiculous high price. Go now before it so popular you can't get in. Fabulous!

A restaurant that thinks its better than it is , shoddy service and average over priced food , 3 scallops for £14 ???? and not even King Scallops , a sharing platter that was freezing cold including the bread all in all a bit of a plate of nothing tasty , they even had the cheek to try and charge a service charge when no one could be bothered to come and ask if eveythink was ok , they weren,t even busy as it was a Saturday afternoon .

Wow! Mono was not what we expected when, after a month of touring, we decided we'd had enough Irish / Scottish food and decided on this restaurant because it is billed as an Italian Restaurant. It's most Italian aspect is the extensive Italian wine list. You're not going to find spaghetti with meatballs or veal piccata on its menu. Instead you will experience a restaurant clearly vying for a Michelin star. The service and imaginative presentations are outstanding. The atmosphere is modern with very soft new age? / soft jazz playing in the background. We could carry on a conversation without raising our voices. Very pleasant. Our meal started with an unexpected three item stuzzichini (amuse bouche). Bread was not served in a communal basket but instead was individually presented on a plate of what I guess was dried chickpeas or ? and consisted of a breadstick, a "cracker" and a slice each of two different breads. You can find the menu online but it won't prepare you for the experience. My wife had the mussel appetizer and I had the Gorgonzola which was melted inside bottoni pasta. The sommelier suggested an excellent, reasonably priced, Chianti to accompany our meal. To his credit he did not try to push an expensive selection but concentrated on our menu choices and chose accordingly. Our main course was the lamb which included four small perfectly cooked medallions sprinkled with a dried powder of, I think, mint on a plate with its accompaniments. Desserts are extremely creative. My wife chose the Crowdie and was warned by our waiter that it is not to everyone's taste. The sea truffle gelato was good but the Katy Rogers base was, shall we say, different. She would choose something different next time but she agreed that stepping out of your culinary comfort zone has value. I chose the Swiss Roll. Unusual and delicious. In short, don't deny yourself the experience of dining at this exceptional restaurant.

Such a great find, very much a creative take on Italian cuisine (not your traditional fare). We enjoyed everything and the service is spot on.