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Angels with Bagpipes

4.7
4.7
3889 Reviews
£26 to £40
Scottish
Having opened its doors in 2010, Angels with Bagpipes quickly established itself as one of the finest restaurants to have graced Edinburgh’s most iconic and historic street, The Royal Mile. With upmost pride in sourcing fresh Scottish ingredients, we present a seasonal Lunch and à la carte that are divine to both the palate and eye.
Mixing an atmospheric Old Town setting with chic, contemporary looks, the restaurant reflects many of the city’s most defining features. With a humble facade nestled in the beautiful 17th century building, rich tones of bronze and marble cascade throughout the two tiers of Angels with Bagpipes.
Angels with Bagpipe’s kitchen has gained a glowing reputation in a city abundant with restaurants of the highest standards. Sourcing the best produce and ingredients, allowing the quality to shine through their elegant dishes. By blending innovative and traditional techniques, their menu is fresh and exciting throughout all seasons

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 10 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Scottish, Modern European

  • Hours of operation

    Wed 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Seasonal Lunch Menu Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–5:00 pm A la carte menu Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    0131 220 1111

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Fraser Smith

  • Neighborhood

    Old Town

  • Parking details

    None

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,889 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Best Service

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Scottish

  • Edinburgh

    Best Service

  • Edinburgh

    Scottish

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  1. SimonC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent dinner. Food was wonderful and the service was very attentive. Highly recommended and will definitely go back.
  2. James

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food tastes excellent Will defo be back. Every mouthful was full of flavour.
  3. PhilipH

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    I was expecting more from this restaurant, starter of beef carpaccio was smothered in parmigiano cheese which took away the flavour of the beef. Main course of venison was excellent, cooked perfectly but it was over seasoned and the sauce was very salty. A real shame as the presentation and quality of the food in general was good. The restaurant lacks atmosphere and seems a bit clinical, toilets could do with a good clean. Overall ok, but it seems over priced for the final end result. £152 for two people 2 drinks each , starter, main & pudding.
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    It was … okay. Great location, I had the Plaice and found it extremely plain and lacking flavor
  5. cameronm

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    I enjoyed my visit but the noise level is quite high as it has a low ceiling—-I also feel it was quite expensive although I appreciate it’s location is a factor!
  6. MartaW

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food. Efficient & pleasant service. It's a v small restaurant, much smaller than I was expecting but still v nice.
  7. Jack

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent. Portion size was just right and the staff were on the ball throughout our meal. It was a nice touch to have different members of staff serve the food and we managed to get put in the halo room, which if you have a group of 4 and like a cosy room, I'd highly recommend this.
  8. Debs

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience1
    The food was very good and the server was excellent . Prices were a bit expensive. The main complaint was the atmosphere. It was loud and brightly lit with very little decor. We went for our anniversary because it was listed as a 'romantic' restaurant. There was nothing romantic about it.
  9. JonathanC

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Cosy and easy to find on Royal Mile. No complaints and will return one day when in Edinburgh.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Staff super friendly food great and even found some haggis fir my starter that was not on the menu that day
  11. kayR

    Edinburgh

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Lovely restaurant in the Old Town. Great service. Excellent food.
  12. RachelJ

    Edinburgh

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic lunch - the haggis Bon bons are beyond delicious! Fab food and service. Highly recommended
  13. SharonH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely brilliant evening. The meal was fabulous and the service was fantastic
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very nice food, very welcoming staff and great location.
  15. LauraW

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a fabulous meal here last night. The staff were really friendly and attentive, without being too much. The food presentation and the combination of flavours were fabulous. The venison and the pistachio and olive oil sponge were particular highlights for us. We can’t wait to return and try some of the other dishes :)
  16. AlisonS

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    First visit to Angels with Bagpipes. Will definitely be back. Great food, staff and ambience.
  17. DianeK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Lovely food and staff. Nice easy to access location
  18. Food

    Warwickshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food, friendly staff and lovely calm and congenial surroundings. A triumph of a restaurant
  19. JennS

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely service and the food was fantastic, as was the wine. Definitely recommended.
  20. CarolS

    Surrey

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    We enjoyed a lovely dinner last night and sat at a booth near the front door. It is a quiet area which was nice, but sadly no atmosphere at all. I’d recommend for the food and service which was great, but that’s all
  21. EuanM

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was excellent and staff were very friendly, attentive and made excellent recommendations. This was definitely a 5 star experience.
  22. CMcAndrew

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a fabulous experience at AwB last night. The food was perfection and the service was top class. We will definitely be dining there again soon!
  23. TomF

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and wine , and great service
  24. Lochmaddy59

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    The food was of a high standard . I had the venison which was excellent ; I felt that at £30 I may have been offered more than two small pieces !!! Certainly overpriced ..
  25. JennyB

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely place with gorgeous food would definitely recommend
  26. EileenE

    Inverness

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Absolutely fabulous food, wine and service! Thank you
  27. HelenJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic friendly service, with beautifully presented flavoursome food, what more could we have asked for. Thank you.
  28. RachelJ

    Edinburgh

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first visit of 2023 and hopefully the first of many. Such delicious food, incredible depth of flavour, beautifully presented and served by the loveliest staff.
  29. Paul

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience3
    Was a nice lunch but expensive. Lunch menu very limited in choice so one of us went a la carte which increased price. Very small piece of fish but tasty.
  30. MarkySparky

    Glasgow

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience2
    Service is great and food is OK but typical of premises in that part of Edinburgh Old Town the venue is a collection of small rooms making it difficult to generate an atmosphere and with limited 'soft furnishings' there was a bit of an emptiness to the atmosphere
  31. AileenM

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant. Brilliant food and wine, lovely staff. Can’t wait to go back. I would highly recommend.
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Dublin

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service
  33. Carina

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a wonderful dinner last night! Food was amazing, the staff was fabulous, especially the gentleman serving us! I will need to come back for that venison!
  34. WilliamP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very well cooked and presented food. Nice portions.
  35. andrewt

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were seated in the basement but because it’s Edinburg, it wasn’t underground, the food was amazing, the service was excellent, we absolutely loved it - thank you.
  36. PippyN

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience1
    It's been a few years since my last visit, and unfortunately I was somewhat underwhelmed. I was excited to take my friend for Lunch on a dry Saturday in January, looking forward to lovely treat. I would say that the Waiting staff were absolutely lovely. I don't know if we were just unlucky with our table through the back, but there was absolutely zero ambience, and freezing cold marble type table tops. The food was nicely presented, but luke warm. Wine is overpriced. £100 for a wee lunch for two is a bit steep we thought. Disappointed I'm afraid.
  37. TerryK

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely ideal Good for meal with families, great food and wine. Not much to say than its perfect
  38. IanM

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was very good but pricey. We had 1 starter, 2 mains, and a bottle of wine, which came to £92, and we didn't choose the most expensive options. Otherwise, it was excellent.
  39. MauroM

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    This was our first visit. Recommended by friends. The waiter was attentive, the food was delicious. The tables are well spaced out, allowing private conversation. The carpet mats on the way to the toilets needed hoovered. The toilets didn’t flush. A bit more attention to detail required here. We had to ask for salt and pepper. Small points but made the difference between very good and outstanding.
  40. SteveW

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Nice restaurant however service wasn’t as good as my last visit. Good quality food

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Angels with Bagpipes is rated 4.7 stars by 3889 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Angels with Bagpipes

343 High Street, Edinburgh, EH11PW

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Old Town

  • Hours of operation

    Wed 5:30 pm–10:00 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Seasonal Lunch Menu Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–5:00 pm A la carte menu Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Scottish, Modern European

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    None

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Fraser Smith

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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