Reds

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Reds

254 Portobello High Street

Edinburgh, EH15 2AT

Phone: 0131 669 5558

Website: www.reds4families.com

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Food served: Mon–Thu 10.30am–3pm; Fri–Sun 10.30am–8pm
Number of wines sold by the glass: 3
Also offers: Vegetarian options (at least ¼ main courses), Gluten-free options, Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access, Outdoor tables
Music on stereo: Mainstream pop
Capacity: 45
Largest group: 30
Open since: 2007

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Average price:
£9 (lunch)
£13 (evening meal)
House wine: £10.99 per bottle
BYOB: £4 corkage

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The sign reading ‘Six buggy limit’ says it all. If you live in Portobello and have small children, chances are you’ll know Reds and its large, soft cage – sorry, play frame – in the back room, where your offspring can slide and scamper while you eat or get a caffeine hit. On weekend evenings the front area turns restaurant, with soft lighting and tablecloths, and a close-circuit TV screen lets dining parents keep an eye on the play frame while kids wear themselves out before bed. The daytime menu runs from garlicky crostini to sandwiches, cakes and diner-style mains such as enchiladas and spaghetti and meatballs. There’s a wide-ranging kids’ menu, too. Much is made in-house but a home-made Cullen skink that’s all cream and a few small flakes of fish is only marginally better than a dry, processed burger with a square of orange cheese. Reds’ revised, shorter evening menu has loftier ambitions altogether – for example Highland venison in red wine jus or wild mushroom risotto. Changes are afoot in the kitchen, so the food may perk up.

High point: A breather for exhausted parents
Low point: No excuse for a burger that bad

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Reviews of Reds (254 Portobello High Street, Edinburgh)

2. Jo Smith, Edinburgh – 20 May 2011, 9:33pmRedsReport

I went to Red's Last Sunday for lunch with 2 friends. We got a really warm welcome and were seated at the front of the restaurant (away from all the children!!!)

I had the Cullen skink to start, was really rich and creamy and full of chunks of fish and potatoes. I had the chicken enchilada for my main and it was delicious although I couldn't finish it all! My friends had the chunky chips with Chilli and cheese and brushetta with they said was really good!

Overall I thought the food was really nice, the service was good even though they were quite busy. I spent less than £15 on 2 courses and a glass of wine which I think is a bargain! A great place to go for a cheap lunch and a catch up with friends.

Recommended!

1. Em Rider, Meadowbank – 1 May 2010, 9:38amRedsReport: Brilliant place for the young kids to play while you have some food and a drink! The food is good, pretty standard but well done. The prices are good value for money too. The service is always friendly, even when rushed off their feet. The soft play area is great at keeping the youngsters amused while you eat, and they do childrens portions of lots of yummy food too. The only downside is that it can get quite manic at peak times (there are not many places like this to go with children) and at times the tables can feel quite squashed. Go early and its brill!