Taisteal

Wow. Wow. I decided at 1pm to try to find a dinner restaurant for before a 7pm show, which was adventurous. I tried close to 35 restaurants and all were full. I randomly stumbled upon Taisteal on google maps and surprisingly they had space at 5pm. THANK GOD. I am grateful they did because not getting to experience this place just once would be a crime. Unbelievable food. Some of these tasting flavours I’ve had. You can tell so much thought and care has went into selecting the menu. The staff are amazing. The prices are phenomenal. I will absolutely be telling anyone who will listen about this place.

Randomly went in and they seated me short notice. I had the 5 course tasting menu and the food is exceptional here. I was downstairs and I felt the service was a little rushed and dishes served without much explanation or description. But it was also very friendly and warm. The timing of the paired drinks was a bit off but overall the service was good. The food is the reason I'll be back - it's an international mix of dishes from Gyoza to French Onion Soup to Scottish Venison. All cooked to absolute perfection, flavours were perfect. A very interesting menu obviously well thought out. A must visit if you want to eat exceptional food in Edinburgh. Also extremely reasonable, 5 course tasting menu, well paced with paired drinks for £80. Without the drinks it's just £50.

We had the 5 course tasting menu with drinks and everything was delicious! Service was a bit slow at times (they seemed short staffed) but the staff were very pleasant. We would definitely eat here again.

One of our favourite restaurants in Edinburgh, it is excellent every time. Each dish has so many elements, presented well and tasting so wonderful. There is a good choice of drinks, and everything is very reasonably priced. Service friendly and excellent too. Couldn’t ask for more

Tonight we had the best tasting menu, gorgeous food and really good service. Would definitely recommend this restaurant and will definitely be back

Honestly the best food we have had in Edinburgh, especially for this price. Also friendly staff and a very good wine menu. The sole and the Thai tartar were exceptionally good. We have been to other places in Edinburgh with the same rating but this was way better food and service for about the same prices. You should definitely go here.

Had an absolutely lovely meal here. Proper fusion food, with lots of flavor and beautifully presented. It was our wedding anniversary and we felt truly spoiled, with food and attentive and professional staff.

Have lived in Edinburgh 11 years. This is one of the best meals I've eaten. The quality of the wines, ingredients, and cookery were all so on point. Perfectly pitched, priced and presented. Wish there was a rating higher than 5 stars. I had avocado starter, duck main, baked alaska desert. All perfect.