The Black Grape

4.8

505 Reviews

£26 to £40

Tapas / Small Plates

240 Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH8 8AB

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2 people

17 Apr 2025

April 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for groups

The Black Grape - a new small plate restaurant located on Edinburgh's Royal Mile. Expect small plates, wine & good times in a stunning setting. This custom designed wine bar & restaurant is the ideal setting for intimate date night dining, drinks with friends or a quick snack as you people watch in the heart of the city. Our menu is a gastronomic tour de force with inspiration from around the globe. One thing unites all our dishes however - bold, punchy flavours and plates that are perfect for sharing. In addition to a 40 seater restaurant the Black Grape also has a cozy wine & cocktail bar - expect a carefully curated selection of drinks soundtracked with the best funk & soul.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:30 pm
Phone number
0131 237 7419
Website
http://www.theblackgrape.co.uk/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
240 Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH8 8AB
Area
The Royal Mile
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

Chef's Menu
GBP 25.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy two courses & a glass of wine for just £25. Our menu changes weekly & features tasty, seasonal dishes & exciting new wines.

What 505 people are saying

The Black Grape reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

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Edinburgh/Midlothian
Innovative
Edinburgh
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Black Grape offers a remarkable dining experience in Edinburgh, known for its "fantastic food," "creative dishes," and "super friendly service." Guests rave about the "absolutely delicious" small plates and cocktails. The vibrant atmosphere and attentive staff create a welcoming environment, making it a "highly recommended" destination for both locals and visitors.

505 Reviews

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Nikki
New Zealand1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We absolutely loved The Black Grape. The service was outstanding and the food was absolutely amazing. There wasn’t anything that was disappointing.
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Adrienne
Edinburgh6 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely dinner at the Black Grape. Service was excellent and the ambience was really nice. Our favorite dishes were the whipped feta and the arancini -- absolutely delicious! They also had a pretty good wine selection. Overall, a lovely meal.
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David
London11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time visit to The Black Grape and it won't be our last. Every part of the dining experience was really good. Friendly and knowledgeable staff that went out of their way to make this a great night, including finding a Primitivo from the old wine list (that had recently been changed). All of the food choices were full of flavour and the right portion size, leaving just enough room for dessert! A pleasurable time and great to know that independent eateries are thriving. Look forward to returning.
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Sarah
Angus4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 6 April 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice quiet Sunday night, staff very attentive and friendly. Food absolutely delicious nice wine and cocktails. Would go back worth a visit.
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Elliott
Indiana4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 3 April 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Unique and interesting food and a very pleasant server hailing from Australia. One of our dishes was a bit delayed coming out, and they kindly comped us
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David
Edinburgh2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We arrived significantly early for dinner. 6.50 instead of 19.30. The waiters were very welcoming and seated us anyway. They explained the small plates menu and made suggestions. They were efficient in taking orders and supplying the food. For the 1st course my partner and I shared the Feta, Humous and the Sourdough Garlic Bread. They were delicious. For main my Partner has Scallops and we shared a Chicken and Sausage dish and steak dish. These were delicious. The steak was perfect. The music was just the right level, not to loud to distract, but just enough I could enjoy. Highly recommend and I would return.
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Lauren
London4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Not only was the food and drink top notch (try the peach and black pepper mojito!), the service was perfect. Will definitely be returning!
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Sam
Manchester3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An amazing time with a fantastic, interesting wine list and really outstanding dishes, the scallop was so tender and the sauce was full of flavour, it was perfect with the assyrtiko we ordered. Definitely give it a try if you’re ever in Edinburgh!
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Caroline
Edinburgh8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 8 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience - great service, delicious food and cocktails, can't fault it.
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Brian
Edinburgh1 review
5.0
Dined on 7 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff were very attentive and knowledgeable about the food being presented. Food was excellent and served at a lovely pace, allowing full enjoyment of food, drink and atmosphere
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The Black Grape is rated 4.8 stars by 505 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

240 Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH8 8AB

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
The Royal Mile
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:30 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.theblackgrape.co.uk/
Phone number
0131 237 7419

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The Black Grape

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Chef's Menu

Raw

Natural Oyster

Steak TartareGBP 14.50

Cured Sea TroutGBP 12.50

Snacks

Gordal OlivesGBP 5.00

Sourdough FocacciaGBP 5.50

Haggis Sausage RollGBP 9.00

Small Plates

Whipped FetaGBP 10.50

HummusGBP 10.50

Wild Mushroom Spring RollGBP 12.00

Truffled Lasagne CroquetteGBP 11.00

Glazed HalloumiGBP 11.50

Meat & Game

Chicken Caesar SchnitzelGBP 15.50

Rump Heart SteakGBP 23.50

Roast DuckGBP 21.50

Fish & Shells

Arbroath Smokie AranciniGBP 14.50

Fried ColeyGBP 14.50

Seared ScallopsGBP 18.50

Sides

Rocket & Watercress SaladGBP 5.00

Triple Cooked ChipsGBP 5.50

Baby PotatoesGBP 5.50

Sprouting Broccoli,GBP 8.50

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