The Braided Fig Restaurant in Aberdeen

Reviews

1. Helen Bermingham ★★★★★

   Had a Sunday roast, been a few times and never disappoints! Would recommend!

   almost 9 months ago
2. Tim Gilbert ★★★★★

   Fab food, service was very varied as a lot of young serving staff, just felt slightly unpolished and the restaurant was kinda flat in the atmosphere, not any back ground music but as it got buiser the background mutters of couples and families made up for it. We were early doors for dinner at 18.00 on a Friday so not the busiest time!! Sadly, two out of our five top wanted the Monkfish which was not available. Can't fault the food, every plate roasting hot, all the food presented perfectly and tasted even better after each mouthful.

   almost 10 months ago
3. Paul Cameron ★★★★★

   We booked a table for 4 on a Thursday evening. The name of the restaurant kind of suggests that this might be a vegan/vegetarian only venue - it couldn’t be further from the truth - there is certainly a full vegan menu but there is an extensive menu offering non-v/v options also. All three courses that we ordered were creatively put together and well presented and cooked. I have scored down for atmosphere as the restaurant/bar was very very quiet on the Thursday evening when we visited. Based on the food service the restaurant should have been booked up. Aberdonians/visitors - if you’re not eating at The Braided Fig you are missing out. And as the saying goes - use it or lose it. Alas, the large braided fig tree in the centre atrium is no longer - a victim of Covid it seems? Even though it remains in the restaurant/bar and is hanging onto most of its shrivelled leaves for now, it does feel like the restaurant might want to invest in a healthy replacement at some point as the old fig tree is now in a rather sad state. Overall, very happy with our meal and would definitely recommend it to others.

   1 year ago

1. Sarah Robinson ★★★★★

   Came for Sunday lunch and had the roast beef, meat was cooked to absolute perfection, so tender. All the trimmings including crispy roastie, a giant Yorkshire pudding and delicious gravy, the best roast I've had for a long time. Excellent value for money. Service was quick and non intrusive. 10/10 all round.

   1 year ago
2. Roman Bruegger ★★★★★

   We were visiting this restaurant based on a referral and we were not disappointed at all! This is a really nice and cute restaurant in the heart of Aberdeen offering a large variety of great, also Scottish, dishes. The staff was very likable and attentive and the setting of the restaurant is very cozy and great for couples but also for groups. We will certainly come back if we have the chance!

   almost 3 years ago
3. Kirstina Fairweather ★★★★★

   Lovely place. We arrived just after opening & settled in a comfy chair for a coffee & a perusal of the menu. The kitchen opens at 12, so a nice coffee to take the chill off on a dreich Aberdeen morning was just the ticket. Lunch was lovely. Our dishes were Black Mac & Langoustine Scampi. If I'm honest, I'm not sure the addition of the black pudding added anything to the delicious macaroni cheese, but the pancetta was nice with it. My husbands only complaint was that his meal was served in little baskets on a wooden board! His exclamation of Oh no, it's on a board! was met very politely by our waiter immediately offering to put the meal on a plate. With a, now, happy husband, the meal was eaten without further delay. He loved the tartar sauce & the lemon in a muslin bag. My only real complaint (its not a biggie either) was that the only decaf coffee they had was instant, so a bit of a shame, but hopefully they can look into that & next time it won't be. All in All a nice experience. We will definitely be back.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Rachel Seifert ★★★★☆

   Nice wee place in the heart of the city. Great vegan options, friendly staff. It was quite noisy but otherwise a lovely meal. Would return for sure!

   almost 3 years ago
2. moises ★★★★☆

   On my tour of your beautiful country I found myself in Aberdeen. I dined at The Braided Fig as their website said an exceptional dining experience and I wanted to try: it didn't disappoint. More a 4.5*. Lovely restaurant, it looks classy but very relaxed, the food is excellent and staff and service great It uses a palette of pale greens and purple hues with different materials nicely contrasting with the light wooden tables. The bar area looks upmarket, almost like a coctail bar. There is also a tree iluminated with lights, dead but so large that it forms a canopy over the drinks area with lower tables and armchairs. Beautiful. My starter of warm confit duck leg salad was very good. As a main, the special market fish of the day pan seared cod with potatoes, brocolly, petit pois and pea pure was superb. Mint choc chip dessert a delicious ending to a very good meal. The chef is clearly very accomplished. In brief, high quality ingredients, with dishes very well executed and presented, and excellent service. All in a beautiful setting. Very highly recommended.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Gauri Saini ★★★★★

   Lovely spot for brunch. Each dish was carefully thought out and tasty! The vegetarian menu was superb and it's an eclectic mix of cuisines which was perfect for different palates. Really enjoyed

   almost 4 years ago

1. Josh J. Pereira ★★★★☆

   Lucy was a good host. The food was beautifully presented. My dessert (chocolate & cherries) was fantastic. I would recommend visiting if you're looking to treat yourself.

   almost 4 years ago

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