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The Olive Branch, Edinburgh,

The Olive Branch

4.5
4.5
1022 Reviews
£25 and under
Scottish

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Located on the corner of Broughton Street and Broughton Place, on the edge of the New Town is the Olive Branch. With its large windows and relaxed atmosphere it’s the perfect place to enjoy great food as you watch Edinburgh go by.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Mediterranean, Global, International
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0131 557 8589
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Adam Young
  • Area
    New Town
  • Parking details
    On Broughton Place
  • Public transit
    10 minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station.Two minutes from York Place tram stop
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,022 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Edinburgh

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Edinburgh

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Olive Branch delights with "absolutely fabulous food" and a "lovely atmosphere." Guests praise the "attentive" service and a varied menu that caters to many tastes, including vegetarian and vegan options. Highlights include "the best steak and fries ever," "imaginative food," and a cozy, friendly ambiance.

1,022 Reviews
  1. James

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Sorry, have been here before and enjoyed, but meal was cold and whilst they replaced with another meal the evening became rather disjointed and its not cheap!

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  2. Duncan

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely spot for relaxing brunch. Good choice on menu, clean plates all round.

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  3. adam

    Amsterdam

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was amazing. Value excellent. Service was good. Ambience was basic, comfy and practical. Try the beef brisket.

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  4. Linda

    VIP

    Devon

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a lovely family breakfast at the Olive Branch. Everything was cooked very well and the service friendly. We would definitely go again when in Edinburgh!

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  5. Kirsty

    Edinburgh

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Lovely staff. Excellent value for money. Well worth a visit.

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  6. Angsu

    Kent

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really great all round dinner, charming place, great food, service and staff!

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  7. Vikki

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a lovely evening, staff were grand the food was excellent - highly recommend.

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  8. Marcelina

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best stake and fries ever! The softest meat I ever had! All dishes full of flavour, incredible experience, highly recommend to try haggis Bon Bon’s as well!

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  9. Richard

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good spot for a weekend breakfast - vegetarians in our party were especially happy

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  10. Jan

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was delicious. My cocktail and my partners wine hit the spot. We ate early as we're going to the theatre so the restaurant was very quiet and had also only opened that day after a break following the festive season, which may explain why we both felt cold over by the window. This detracted from our overall enjoyment. Service was friendly and attentive and merited the service charge which was added to the bill.

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FAQs

The Olive Branch does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo.

The Olive Branch is rated 4.5 stars by 1022 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Olive Branch

91 Broughton Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3RX

Additional information

  • Area
    New Town
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Mediterranean, Global, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    On Broughton Place
  • Public transit
    10 minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station.Two minutes from York Place tram stop
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Adam Young
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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