The Black Grape

4.8

510 Reviews

£26 to £40

Tapas / Small Plates

240 Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH8 8AB

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2 people

23 Apr 2025

April 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Innovative

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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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 510 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

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The Black Grape in Edinburgh offers a delightful dining experience with a focus on unique, flavorful small plates perfect for sharing. Guests rave about the "friendly and knowledgeable staff" and the "amazing service." The restaurant's "creative dishes" and "fantastic food" paired with a great wine list make it a must-visit.

510 Reviews

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Gillian
Seattle5 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food with lovely interesting wines. Menu changes weekly. We supplemented the Mon- Thursday deal with extras but you certainly don't need to.
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Victoria
Edinburgh1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best meals I’ve ever had. Loved ever dish, staff was friendly, and overall was well priced. Will definitely be dining again
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MW65 VIP
Chicago18 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a fantastic experience upon arrival in Edinburgh! Murray, kacia, Neil, and Hugh made our simple night out memorable! And OH - the FOOD! Everything was wonderful….thank you so much!
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Ian
Edinburgh1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Staff were very knowledgeable and attentive. I highly recommend this lovely restaurant.
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Alexander VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food presented in a great concept that encourages sharing. Most importantly, the food was very unique and presented in a great manner.
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Nikki
New Zealand1 review
5.0
Dined on 12 April 2025
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 on 11 April 2025
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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The Black Grape is rated 4.8 stars by 510 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

23 Apr 2025

April 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 11 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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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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