The Dunstane Restaurant & Bar

The restaurant is entered through the hotel which is well presented with many items from Orkney on the walls. There are two areas, one at the bar with various types of tables and seating and a bigger dining area up to the window with tables for two. We had a table for four put together. The service throughout was superb, helpful, attentive and friendly, the food was also hugely enjoyable and drink to match in champagne. Non alcoholic beer also included. 5 courses for dinner.

I visited The Dunstane restaurant a couple of weeks ago to try their new menu and was blown away by the quality of the food. The menu celebrates the finest seasonal and locally sourced produce, and you can tell how much care and attention has gone into carefully curating the dishes. We enjoyed the Highland rack of lamb and dry-aged sirloin of beef. Couldn’t fault the mains, both were presented beautifully and tasted as good as they looked. The lobster ravioli with the beef was outstanding, would have loved more of this but all the flavours complimented each other so well. The pistachio brûlée was out of this world, such a unique dish but the flavours were stunning and worked so well together. Whilst the menu is at a higher price point, I highly recommend booking for a celebration or special occasion. Such a lovely experience overall

We went there for New Year’s Eve dinner. We had made a reservation through TheFork two weeks in advance and waited a day and a half for the booking confirmation. Once it was confirmed, on New Year’s Eve we showed up at the restaurant for dinner. We were told that the reservation had not been seen, so we would have to wait 45 minutes to be seated. We agreed, waited, and came back after an hour. Then another staff member arrived, rather arrogant and a bit rude, and told us to wait another 20 minutes. When we asked for an explanation, he tried to blame us, saying that we had made a mistake on TheFork by booking for 8:00 a.m. for breakfast instead of dinner. When we showed him the confirmation email proving there was no mistake, he didn’t know what to say anymore. We then noticed an empty table (we noticed it ourselves) and pointed out that it wouldn’t be a problem for us to sit there, even though it was a table for four and we were five—we were willing to squeeze in. At that point, not knowing what else to do or say, he was forced to seat us. The food, for a fixed menu priced at £105, was nowhere near worth the price. Overall, the experience was very disappointing. The only positive note goes to the two waiters who served us, who were very kind and courteous. If you do not check reservations made through TheFork, then you should deactivate your profile to avoid these kinds of problems in the future.

Dinner at the Dunstane Restaurant, there was some distance to travel from the old town but we were not disappointed. Warm, cosy and homely vibe with a drizzle of Christmas spirit. Service was fantastic amd we opted for a 3 course meal, the risotto was great, just the correct level of creaminess, starters really pop and open our appetite. However, my wife pudding was slightly too sweet. Sad that I did not have a chance to stay at the hotel rooms. A good adventure with a rewarding delicious meal.

Wonderful experience. It was a surprise afternoon tea for my mom. Our waiter was Elias and he was great, kind and welcoming. Thank you ☺️

We enjoyed a wonderful evening dinner. The hotel staff arranged some special adjustments to the menu because of my wife’s dietary needs which were carried out by the chef without any fuss. The atmosphere was beautiful and the waiter was attentive. Most of all, however, was the food, elegantly presented and very tasty.

The restaurant was amazing - very classy meals, great service. I'd recommend the lamb French rack and the beef sirloin

My wife and I stayed at the Roseate and dined at the Dustane restaurant. We were delighted by nearly everything; food, wine, atmosphere, service. We were shocked to be one of just two tables on a Friday evening. This is an undiscovered jewel in Edinburgh dining.

Lovely hotel with such great service. Atmosphere and hospitality is well met upon arrival. We feel like we've been transported to the late 1800's with such bold old decor! I dig it very much. Definitely going to explore this lovely place of refuge the next few days. Restaurant was great with quick service... we were starving from our long train travel in from London. Thank you to all who all make this place possible to experience its beauty and glory.

Absolutely recommend! My husband and I spent 5 nights at The Roseate and had the opportunity to have a few meals here. If you get a chance , their afternoon tea is an absolute must! Everything was beyond perfect.

Exquisite comfort and style. Scrumptious food. 5 star staff. Endless whiskey choices made fun by expert guide.

I spent 2 weeks in the UK and stayed at 4 different hotels/B&Bs and this was by far my favorite. Unfortunately, I only stayed for one night but I would love to have enjoyed the house longer. Our room was upgraded and was absolutely beautiful with a four-poster bed and lovely furnishings. The bathroom was immaculate, warm, and had a perfect shower. The rooms feel very fresh and new. One of the few places I have ever stayed that actually looks better than the professional photos from the hotel website. The staff were all friendly and accommodating. I did not have a chance to dine, but grabbed a night cap, wonderful red wine, at the bar. It was so cozy and comfortable. I cannot recommend this place enough. Things to note: A bit of a walk to New Town area but not too far. Careful not to mix up with the The Dunstane City Hotel...it is right across the street and cab drivers can get confused dropping off & picking up.

A nice place to have a quiet pint after work...a nightmare trying to get one when the rugby is playing down the road (as with all pubs and hotels in the area!) however the staff are welcoming and it's a place you can relax and enjoy.

Clean room, nice ambience. Walking distance to town if you enjoy walking. The bus stop is located right in front of the hotel. The beer selection is nice I just wish they had draught available not just bottles. The only downside is that there isn't a lot of parking and it fills up fast.

Stayed here on my honeymoon. Had nothing but amazing encounters with the staff. The room was spacious and clean. The breakfast was great that we added onto our room reservation. It was also really easy to get into town as the bus stop was right outside of the hotel and was a short 10 minutes ride. Loved it and would not stay anywhere else in Edinburgh.

Lovely wee boutique hotel! Very spacious, close to the city and reasonable price. We stayed in the luxury 'blue room'. While the room itself was stunning I have a few dislikes! Its situated within 10 feet of the reception desk which although wasn"t excessively noisey we could still here the foot traffic of people heading in and out etc. Its also on the ground floor so we had to close the curtains/blinds to get ready which made it incredibly dark even with all of the lights on....I'm all for mood lighting but I also don't want to look like I've literally got dressed in the dark! Breakfast was good and at a reasonable hour!(7-10.30). All in all lovely place to stay but would reccomend asking im advance for a room not on the ground floor.

A little out of the way, but super comfortable and reasonably priced. The hotel actually had a separate building across the street and that's where we stayed. The rooms are small but comfortable The staff couldn't be nicer and there's a terrific breakfast. Oh yeah, they even have an 'honor bar' where you can come by for a late night drink or two. Just write down what you had.

Booked the four poster room for a couple of nights when we went to Murrayfield to watch the 6 nations rugby match against Wales. The staff were very friendly and the room was beautiful and HUGE. They serve an amazing scottish breakfast and its an excellent location within easy walking distance of the city centre and the stadium. Quite expensive but well worth the cost.

I am writing about a reservation issue that was so unpleasant that I am writing my first review. I called the Dunstane House Hotel recently to make reservations 6 months in advance of our first visit to Scotland. I had a long conversation with their reservation clerk to ensure that a member of our group with severe mobility restrictions could be adequately accommodated. I was also only interested in staying in the main hotel after reading other Tripadvisor reviews. After exploring all of our options I was able to confirm first floor rooms in the main hotel that would make our stay possible. Imagine my surprise, when shortly afterwards, I received the following email: "I spoke with you on the phone earlier regarding a booking at the hotel. Unfortunately I have promised you rooms which have already been promised to another guest who booked a while ago with severe mobility issues... I am ever so sorry about this." Oddly enough, he and I were on the phone together for at least thirty minutes - and even jointly looked at Orbitz online to compare what seemed to be a pricing discrepancy - and both his own and the third party site shown these rooms to be available! I have since spoken to the manager of the Dunstane House Hotel who gave me a completely different story. According to her, in an "amazing, first time ever coincidence" someone else was booking these exact same rooms, also six months in advance, also with mobility problems and the "system" accepted their reservations first. And, so sorry, those were the only first floor rooms in the main hotel. Unfortunately, however, the most believable part of her explanation was that, while we were trying to reserve three nights, the other party was booking a two-week stay - need one say more? This has been such a unique and unpleasant experience, the explanations so unbelievable, and the discrepancy between the 'instantaneous online conflict' and the 'booked a while ago' explanations so irreconcilable, that I can only offer my personal "beware" to anyone looking to make arrangements at the Dunstane house.

I was trying to book a hotel for an upcoming business trip and this hotel had good reviews. Here was the problem I ran into. My travel department at work got a quote for GBP 2957 with a 50% deposit. We agreed and booked within an hour. When the charge posted we realized they had raised the rate to GBP 3627 which is over a $1000 USD difference! We called immediately to cancel the reservation and we were told that there would be a cancellation charge even though their policy specifically says you have 14 days to cancel. After long negotiations they "only" charged us a nights stay of $429 to cover their fees! Are they kidding?!? Not only should their be no fee that is an excessive administrative fee. Very unprofessional, rude and unethical. Would not recommend anyone to stay here.