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Cafe Royal - Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Midlothian

Cafe Royal - Edinburgh

4.3
4.3
1503 Reviews
£26 to £40
Continental

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 30 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Edinburgh's hidden gem! Traditional oyster bar and restaurant serving fine food and a great selection of continental lagers, beers and local ales.

We're proud of our history without being complacent and we love to see a happy customer. We've always focused on making our pub unique and we are sure you will notice. So pull up a seat, take a tour round our pub and discover what sets us apart from the rest.

** Please note all bookings are for our restaurant, we offer first come first served for drinks in our bar area.

*** Please note due to licencing restrictions under 18's are not permitted in the main bar, we can seat under 18's and over 5's in the restaurant for dining. We cannot allow under 18's in the restaurant after 10pm.

**** As we are a listed building we do not have Accessible toilets on the ground floor.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Continental, Seafood, Scottish
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    0131 556 1884
  • Website
    https://www.caferoyaledinburgh.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Location
    19 West Register Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH2 2AA
  • Area
    Edinburgh
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    St. Andrew's Square Tram/Bus stop is a short walk awayPrinces Street bus stops (Apple Store/Waverley Station)
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

Menu

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What 1,503 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

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Cafe Royal in Edinburgh is a delightful blend of history and modern charm. Known for its "stunning venue" and "beautiful, classic décor," it offers an "energetic environment" with "amazing food" and "friendly, efficient staff." A must-visit for seafood lovers and those seeking a unique, vibrant dining experience.

1,503 Reviews

  1. Ian VIP

    Aberdeen9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great lunch, great service, and nice drinks. Really enjoyed our visit. Will definitely return.

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  2. Brian

    Edinburgh5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    A bit disappointed that there were no oysters or octopus available

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  3. Brian

    Edinburgh1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Finding the restaurant is half the knack. It used to have its own entrance but you now have to get in via the pub, which is a lively place (to say the least) and on the night we were there it was pre-match and they were playing music much too loud which affected the ambience of the restaurant. Frankly the only conversation that could be had was shouted. The service was excellent, the food was fantastic and the whiskeys that we had with each course were brilliant. Exactly as described in the menu and lush. Thanks.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and truly outstanding service in one of the most beautiful restaurants in the city.

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  5. Ishbel

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice meal served by very nice, helpful staff. The place was extremely busy and had a great atmosphere. The food was simple and good, especially the wood pigeon, black pudding and puy lentils and, the rum truffle cake with black cherries was to die for. We shall return for sure

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  6. Carol

    Edinburgh1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Been here several times allbeit in the evening. Had light lunch, steak sandwich. Terrible. Had to search for the steak!! Disappointed.

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  7. Grant

    Inverness2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A real gem of a place with amazing decor.It takes you back in time, and the service and food were both excellent.

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  8. B James

    Surrey1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tremendous food as always, great beer and wine. A fab place to eat and drink.

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  9. Calum

    Edinburgh8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb scallops and fish pie. Good choice of wines by the glass at reasonable prices. Great historic building with lively atmosphere from the bar

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  10. Robert

    Edinburgh5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This seems a busy restaurant so if you want to dine here I would advise making a reservation. The menu choices were good as were the portions.

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Cafe Royal - Edinburgh is rated 4.3 stars by 1503 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 30 times today
Google Map for Cafe Royal - Edinburgh

19 West Register Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH2 2AA

Additional information

  • Area
    Edinburgh
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Continental, Seafood, Scottish
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    St. Andrew's Square Tram/Bus stop is a short walk awayPrinces Street bus stops (Apple Store/Waverley Station)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine
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