Skua

We were very excited to check this place out with a Bib Gourmand distinction. It’s tucked away in a basement space. I liked how intimate it was, there’s probably only about 7 tables total. The menu is small but has a lot of delicious options. We picked a few plates to share and it got better and better with each course. My favorite was the market fish. All the flavors were perfect! Our waiter was very friendly and attentive as well. I would love to come back when the menu rotates again!

In a tiny cubby hole on St. Stephen Street in Edinburgh is this mind blowing dining adventure. The space is so tiny but it gives the diner such an intimate experience. Dark and candlelit. The food was spectacular. Everything I tried was so delicious. And the wine was phenomenal. The service was above and beyond. So personal right as I entered. Friendly and engaging. One of the servers even took a moment to sit and visit as I was from Canada. I cannot say enough. Wow! 5 x 🍲🍲🍲🍲🍲

Service is outstanding - waiters are so friendly and attentive! For food, the aged cheddar panisse was a standout. It was our first dish to come out, and after our remaining dishes came out, we were still thinking about the panisse and ordered a second serving. The pink fir potato dish was creative and paired many delightfully unexpected flavors (walnut cream, balsamic vinegar, prosciutto, not to mention the earthiness of the pink fir potatoes themselves). However, some of the potato cubes were slightly undercooked, while others were perfect. That was probably the only dish that wasn't executed at the caliber I would've expected. The chanterelles with coddled egg were perfect in texture: an abundance of autumnal comfort. The garlicky and cheesy take on beef tartare also suited the could and rainy weather well. Overall, worth the price for a night of fine dining.

Small but perfectly executed menu, cooked with skill and imagination. The staff are super freindly and knowledgeable. Cocktails are great too. Highly recommend.

If a restaurant has a Michelin "Bib" it's always a useful hint, and Skua more than deserves it. It is a very small basement restaurant, very cosy. The staff is hilarious and the food absolutely delicious. Many chefs aim for a Michelin plate or star, that's why I always look for the Bibs. They're not over the top but always have that little something that makes it special. Skua has that. You just want to order everything again and again and again....

I really wanted to like this place due to reviews. The reality was a bit underwhelming. The main menu is so small, it's hard to order 4-5 plates to share with something that matches. The options for main food (if you take out the snacks) are 6 and one of them was not available on the day. The wine and cocktails list was 2x bigger than the food menu. For a bar it would be ok, but for a restaurant i don't think it is. The food was tasty, but nothing special that would justify the price. I would have preferred my wine to be served in a wine glass rather than a vermouth glass and for the cutlery to be clean. Restaurant is extremely small and the toilets are outside under a staircase. They were really tight and smelly. The staff is really great, and big thanks to Fraser, our waiter who was so knowledgeable and funny. Overall, we had a good night but i wouldn't come back. There are much better places in Edinburgh for that price.

Such a great vibe. Food was ace and the staff were all genuinely lovely without being fussy. Smoked Eel and Barra Cockles both highlights. Really interesting cocktail menu that has all the right kind of attitude. Anywhere with a tribute to David Lynch is tops in my book. Definitely recommended.

Fantastic in every sense. Small restaurant serving very interesting and most importantly delicious food. Lovely atmosphere great staff. They even made a mini version of the mushrooms for us so we could taste it Thanks so much highly recommended