The Scran and Scallie

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  ·1 month ago

  “Absolutely amazing restaurant to have an elevated pub meal on your visit to Edinburgh. We went for a birthday meal and the staff was absolutely kind and lovely to us. As it was our first time around that part of town, the staff also gave us some reccomendation to go around. Food - -we had Haggis and sourdough with salted butter for staters. Haggis was absolutely class. It melted perfectly. It was very meaty and flavorful. The sourdough was fresh and rich in flavour and paired perfectly with drinks. - for mains we had fish and chips and steak pie. The fish was large and juicy with some chunky hand cup chips and crunchy cornichorns tartar sauce. Steak pie had a beautiful buttery and crusty pie lid with a bone marrow in the middle which melts right into the pie adding richness and flavour to it. 10/10 meal. Would absolutely go again on next visit!! Big thank you to the staff that served us and the beautiful young lady with arm tattoos, you were an absolute gem!”

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• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “We just had a fantastic dinner here. Service was fantastic and just on a personal note, playlist had The Strokes, Joy Division, and Radiohead so we were in heaven. The steak pie was incredible. Full of flavor, you will have to wait about ten minutes to eat though because it was so hot. Outstanding burger with perfectly cooked chips. Both desserts finished off a truly fantastic meal. Also, we got the wagyu special topped with pappardelle, because we had to. Every ingredient in that dish was perfect.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “I had high expectations for The Scran & Scallie given its reputation in Edinburgh, but unfortunately, our meal was a massive letdown from start to finish. For a place that positions itself as an elevated dining experience, the food quality simply did not match the price tag. We started with the scallops, which are supposed to be one of their signature dishes. While they tasted okay, there was absolutely nothing special or memorable about them. Things went downhill with the mains. I ordered a beef dish, but I really didn't like the sauce it came with. The biggest disappointment was definitely the Highland Wagyu burger. For Wagyu, you expect something juicy and premium, but this burger arrived incredibly dry and surprisingly small. To make matters worse, the chips served on the side were clearly just cheap, frozen things. They tasted bad, had a terrible texture, and felt like something you’d get from a basic takeaway rather than a proper kitchen. We hoped the dessert might save the evening, but we ended up completely disliking that as well. By the time the bill arrived, we felt like we had completely wasted our money. It’s safe to say the comment around our table at the end of the night was unanimous: we won't be back again. There are far better places to eat in Edinburgh.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “An outstanding dining experience from start to finish. Every dish was beautifully presented, made with fresh, high-quality ingredients, and full of incredible flavor. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the staff were attentive, friendly, and professional. You can really feel the passion behind every detail. Without a doubt, one of the best restaurants in Edinburgh. I’ll definitely be back. Highly recommended!”

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  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “A wonderful Gastropub. We enjoyed the treacle cured salmon, potato soup and the pate. Dessert was not only delicious but beautiful, as well. We’ve dined at Kitchin so we knew the food would be great. The Sunday roast looked amazing. We were lucky enough to get a reservation at S&S on short notice. Cozy inside and a warm and welcoming staff.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·4 months ago

  “Some really solid dishes here. Our waitress’ reconmendations were great! Our first foray into haggis was made easier by this really delish fried version. Definately try to get a booking here if you can.”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “‘Scran’ is slang for ‘food’ and ‘scallie’ an abbreviation of ‘scallywags’ or rascals, and the first thing I noticed about this family-friendly venue was the well-equipped ‘scallie play corner’ to keep kids busy while parents eat. Wines are thoughtfully presented by style rather than region or varietal, with headings like smooth & aromatic and earthy & savoury, and staff know how to recommend appropriate pours without diners even having to consult the list – my favourite way to drink! The creamy bubbles of a glass of Blanquette de Limoux were a great foil for the addictive potato and heirloom Chantenay carrot chips I was served while perusing ‘Oor Menu’, which owner/chef Tom Kitchin describes as “hearty Scottish ‘give-me-a-hug’ kind of food” and divides into Yer Starters, Yer Mains, Bits’n’Bobs, and Oor Puddins. I love it already and could happily devour almost everything on this comfort-food menu, from the parsnip and apple soup to the fish pie. Of course there’s haggis, neeps and tatties, but also a thoughtful spelt & lentil burger for the vegans, and a separate menu for wee Scallies too. What makes Scottish seafood exciting for me as an Aussie is different species we don’t see in Australia, like enormous hand-dived scallops. At The Scallie they’re served in the shell, lightly seared with pickled cauliflower, house-smoked raisins, pine nuts and green apple, a perfect starter. It’s been forever since I had a Scotch egg (real pub food) and the Scallie’s version is benchmark. A soft-boiled hen’s egg, the centre just set, in a generous coating of seasoned pork mince is crumbed, deep-fried and served on a bed of sweet/spicy house-made piccalilli relish then topped with more of those delicious Chantenay carrot chips. Both these dishes were excellent with an orange amphora-aged pinot grigio from Veneto, again a recommendation from my friendly waiter. Although he also recommended the sticky date pudding as “the best version in the UK”, I couldn’t pass up the Australian-Scottish fusion of a cranachan pavlova with seasonal Yorkshire forced rhubarb – and I wasn’t disappointed by this crisp meringue shell version. In my opinion, the Scran & Scallie deserves its title as Edinburgh’s best gastropub, presenting premium produce in a short menu of mostly classic recipes that simply taste great. There’s a well-curated wine list, professional friendly staff and a great neighbourhood vibe in the comfortable dining room. I wish it was my local.”

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  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “Had lunch here after a trip to a nearby spa for my wife's birthday. The atmosphere is good, the staff attentive and the food was outstanding. Starters wise, my wife's scallops and my asparagus (special) were delicious but the main event for us both was the Pork special that we both ordered as a main. This particular dish was so well conceived and so well balanced that I honestly had go back 5 years to think of the last time I'd had a dish so good (for reference, a Venison carpaccio in Skye). I had the chocolate fondant and my wife had the sticky toffee pudding to finish - both excellent, my wife is particularly fond of sticky toffee pudding and has opinions but this one was very much to her tastes. All in all a great meal and a place we would definitely look to book for meals again when out in Edinburgh.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “Such a lovely local pub. The food was genuinely excellent. I tried their well known steak pie and it was absolutely delicious, and then had the sticky toffee pudding after which was just as good. Both were amazing. The staff were really friendly and helpful, they came over, had a chat and gave great recommendations. They also have a nice selection of local beers, and the one I tried was really good. If you’re in Edinburgh, definitely worth a visit. Also dog friendly.”

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  Google user

  ·8 months ago

  “My husband and I spent several days in Edinburgh and wanted to try genuine Scottish food, and The Scran & Scallie came highly recommended on the Michelin Guide. Overall, we had a very enjoyable experience. The service was wonderful—staff were extremely friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout our meal, which really elevated the experience. The food itself was good, though we did feel, as some other reviews have mentioned, that it was a bit pricey for what you get. That said, there were some standout dishes. The meat pie was excellent and truly memorable. It was served with the bone placed vertically inside, and when you pulled it out, all the soft, juicy marrow dropped straight into the pie, making it incredibly rich, savory, and comforting. We also tried the sticky toffee pudding, which was our first time having this beloved UK dessert—and it completely set the bar. It was easily one of the best sticky toffee puddings we had on our entire trip and made every other version hard to live up to. Overall, a great spot for trying classic Scottish fare in a cozy setting, with excellent service and a few standout dishes that really shine.”

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