The Scran and Scallie

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1. Andric Bowen ★★★★★

   This was our third day in Edinburgh, and we chose Scran & Scallie for a couples’ night out. They absolutely set the bar. It was worth the wait from start to finish—the food and service were nothing short of amazing. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere felt warm and welcoming. Our server (whose name I regret not catching) was fantastic—attentive, kind, and clearly passionate about making the evening special. Side note: have a great time in NY next year. Thank you again! I tried their haggis—my second time—and I think it may have just become my new favorite dish. My main course was cod, perfectly cooked and full of flavor. My partner started with the soup and followed with fish and chips—classic, comforting, and beautifully done. We finished with sticky toffee pudding, the perfect sweet ending to an already incredible meal. Scran & Scallie did not disappoint. Thank you to the entire team for making our night in Edinburgh so memorable.

   almost 2 months ago
2. Edward Spencer ★★★☆☆

   It is nice, but it is expensive. We came here with some friends for a nice meal out. I will say that some of the food was really quite tasty, but for what amounted to burger and chips and a pie (fancy pie, granted, but we'll get into that...) £63 a head was just way more than I felt it was worth. Homemade lemonade / ginger beer, 8/10, very tasty, refreshing with hints of herbs that gave it some beautiful aftertaste. Very nice. Scallops, 8/10, delicious, perfectly tender. Pork scratchings, 6/10, was sort of expecting proper scratchings here, nice juicy layer of fat, crunchy outer layer. Instead we got the pork equivalent of a prawn cracker that could just as easily been bought from a supermarket. If they do indeed make these in-house there was really not a lot to show for it. Burger and chips, 6/10, twas a burger and that's about all I remember. Clearly not a winner. Beef shin and marrow pie, 8/10 for the filling, 5/10 for the pie crust. The slow cooked meat was tender, the richness of the marrow was unctious - if this had been presented as beef stew I would be dinging it's praises. But I feel a ways about pies with no bottom. I was looking forward to the balance between the saucy interior and a doughy flaky buttery crust. Instead no bottom (no bottom!) and the lid on top was this odd wafer thing that jist didn't do it for me. Side of broccoli, 7/10, nice enough, but I remember it being slightly overcooked. Peach frangipane, 6/10. Quite mediocre flavours all around for this one. The peach was sort stewed, no caramelisation. The frangipane itself was fairly basic and nothing stood put. Quite disappointing. In summary, elements of this meal were fantastic but the parts that let it down really did let it down and at this price point that's just not acceptable.

   almost 2 months ago
3. A Howell ★★☆☆☆

   I was in Edinburgh last Saturday evening for dinner with a friend. We booked quite far in advance as I was over from Canada. We were seated next to 2 very young children that were screaming initially and I have to say, I was quite concerned about how the night would go. Starters arrived of scallops and haggis and both were very well received, I had high hopes for the meal. We both ordered fish, fish and chips as well as the haddock rarebit. Haddock did not come with the sides mentioned on the menu, instead of leeks, it was mushrooms and instead of fondant potatoes, it was boiled baby potatoes. Fish from fish and chips was in an extremely thick batter and the batter wasn't fully cooked. I sent it back and now I'm not in the mood for a new main. We both ordered dessert as we were both still hungry. I took a taste of the chocolate torte and it tasted odd. I tasted again thinking my taste buds were off and then had my friend taste it. We were both convinced it was sitting near some very strong smelling items in the fridge as to me it initially tasted like they cut it with a dirty knife. Once we got home, we took out the piece we brought home and it smelled of very strong cheese and the deep fryer. I would not recommend this place for the food but the service was great. Everything was very overpriced. I don't think you should leave anywhere hungry after spending 120 quid.

   almost 3 months ago

1. Brian Pham ★★★★★

   I got help from a host with blonde hair and glasses (didn’t catch her name i’m extremely grateful) on 07/10/25 around 4:50pm who helped me get seated early even though my reservation was at 5:30pm. I just helped by John who told me all the specials and helped me with a wine recommendation. Ended up getting the haggis which were amazing. The steak with was also amazing + added in broccoli also amazing. Desert was sticky toffee pudding which was a great way to end the meal. Extremely satisfied with this restaurant and the staff!

   almost 3 months ago
2. Phil Spivey ★★★★★

   This is a truly special restaurant, amazing food with wonderful staff, particularly Emma who looked after us so well. The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere, it’s lovely to see so many families enjoying their meals. The size of the children’s fish and chips was amazing, followed by make your own sundae which our 7 year old daughter loved. We went for Steak Pie, and Ham Egg & Chips which was astonishing. Finished off with rhubarb and yogurt meringue.

   almost 2 years ago
3. susan mcentegart ★★★★★

   Fantastic spot with really great food - Local produce with a suitably Scottish nod. The service was absolutely amazing - friendly, knowledgeable about the menu and really accommodating also. We were a large group but food came out quickly and all at once. I had the haggis to start and my main and dessert from the impressive daily specials. Himself had the pie which was a winner all around! 5 stars for sure.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Jed Eva III ★★★★★

   Outstanding service, as the staff are knowledgeable about the items on the menu and what whisky to pair them with. The food is not unreasonably priced, and worth every penny. Got oysters, scallops, and lobster, and they were all excellent. The scallops, in particular, were the best I had in recent memory. Definitely worth dropping by if you're in Edinburgh.

   almost 3 years ago
2. Tallulah Singam ★★★★★

   You won't be disappointed with the choice of food and the quality. Every item on the menu is like a party in your mouth. Freshly made and tasted fantastic. I had the scallops starter and the halibut,mussels and lentil main and was not disappointed. Wish I could have five plates of the scallops, it was that great. Ambience was great, staff were lovely and patient with our questions and requests. There are dishes of the day and some of us ordered a starter off of that. They are knowable with prices and portion sizes. Chef did a fantastic job with presentation, my photos using my mobile and lighting available in the venue does not do the dishes we had any justice, so make sure to check it out in person as each dish was fantastic! Limited number of tables and you can tell the place is popular as the restaurant side was packed. The pub side had musicians which was a nice surprise to walk past to get to our table. Prices are pricey but worth every penny for the quality and fresh ingredients used so perhaps book as a treat for special occasion or to surprise a lived one or for a company meal. Booking ahead is recommended to avoid disappointment. We are going back to work our way through the menu as we didn't get anywhere near the dessert menu unfortunately :) Drinks menu has a lot of choice, so something for everyone. I'm always happy to support local businesses and I hope this one is around for many years to come when I can return for another event in Edinburgh.

   almost 4 years ago

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