A Room in Leith
- Food served: Mon–Sun noon–4pm, 5.30–10pm.
- Bar open: Mon–Sun 11am–1am
- Number of wines sold by the glass: 17
- Also offers: Gluten-free options, Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access, Outdoor tables
- Music on stereo: 80s pop-rock
- Opening times: Mon–Sun 11am–1pm
- Capacity: 60 (100 including outside)
- Largest group: 60
- Open since: 2008
- Average price:
£12.95 (set lunch)
£20 (evening meal) - House wine: £13.95 per bottle
- BYOB: £3 corkage
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The 2011/12 edition of The List's Eating & Drinking Guide is out now – only £5.95 (+p&p).
This review is taken from the current (2011) edition.
If you pitch up here late or without booking, it may be wise to have a plan B. On sunny days, the waterside tables outside fill up fast with people enjoying a platter of mussels and a well chosen glass, while for chillier occasions, there’s candle light in the cosy wood-panelled conservatory, or sofas and stools in the Teuchter’s Landing bar. The menu does a smart and seasonal take on Scottish staples. It may be an urban myth that a near riot ensued when the Stornoway black pudding scotch egg disappeared (briefly) from the menu, but this is certainly a place that listens to its customers (vegetarians and those with special requirements not excepted). Starters perk immediate interest, especially toasted Mull of Kintyre cheddar scotch pancakes with a sweet, peppery hit of warm aubergine and chilli relish. To follow, a generous ladleful of pearl barley gravy makes gently braised lamb shoulder with kalekenny mash proper comfort food, while a herb-crusted coley steak with smoked haddie and potato chowder is a smoky and creamy treat of flavours and textures.
- High point: Good Scottish eating in relaxed surroundings
- Low point: Good puds, but they don't quite measure up to the rest
Reviews of A Room in Leith (1c Dock Place, Edinburgh)
- 3. Sira, Leith – 24 February 2011, 11:56am
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Love it!
I had smoked trout with crab and spring onion mayo potato salad, it was really delicious. The black pudding scotch egg with caramelised shallot and chive sour cream was tasty as well. The deserts are fab!
- 2. R Dineen, Edinburgh – 16 October 2008, 11:19amA Room in LeithReport
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Went last saturday and have to say that the food was very good (tho pricey) for the size of portions. The salmon starter was a little disappointing due to being served with iceberg lettuce - which took away from the quality of the salmon. Other than that - the staff are friendly and accommodating and it is a wonderful space to visit.
- 1. ClarraBella, Leith – 10 August 2008, 9:01pmA Room in LeithReport
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The food at a room in Leith is very good. An ever changing menu means there is always a good choice.
If you like cheese you must have a cheese board......delicious!
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