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Taisteal

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4.6 out of 5 stars4.6(558 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 131 557 22 09
1 Forth St, Edinburgh EH1 3JX, United Kingdom
£30–80

About Taisteal

Taisteal is a modern European restaurant in Edinburgh, at 1 Forth St, built around a seven-course tasting menu with an optional drinks pairing. The kitchen works with meat and seafood, and cocktails and a range of wines sit alongside the food. Guests seated before 7 pm can choose a two- or three-course meal instead of the full tasting. Anyone with dietary restrictions can call ahead to talk through their needs with the team.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Paid street parking · Parking
  • Dietary
    Vegetarian options

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Reviews

4.6/5
558 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention duck main course, 7 course tasting menu, venison main and drinks pairing.

5★
440
4★
66
3★
28
2★
8
1★
16

Customer Review Summary

Diners most often single out the duck, called the standout main by a family of six and praised alongside the arancino and the baked alaska by another reviewer. The venison, described as so tender it melted in the mouth, comes close behind, and several reviewers mention the seven course tasting menu with drinks pairings, with the scallop and taco named as favourites. Cocktails are called unique and delicious, and the wine selection gets a good word too. Service is repeatedly described as friendly and attentive, including one team that arranged a surprise for a friend and another that managed a quick dinner during the Fringe. The one criticism is small: a reviewer found the croquette and lamb a tad salty on the tasting menu. Several reviewers say the restaurant needs to be booked, and one suggests calling ahead about dietary restrictions. Many describe the value as exceptional, and a few mention the special two or three course meal for those seated before 7 pm.

Featured reviews

  • Simon B
    “Due to the Fringe we had a somewhat rushed dinner. They met our demand for quick service and delivered 4 meals of outstanding quality. This was on the spur of the moment. A very memorable evening, with a menu that means we will be back during our stay in Edinburgh.”
  • Judi Johnston
    “What a wonderful place. We had the 7 course tasting menu and the drinks pairing. The food was absolutely awesome. We have had many tasting menus before, but I think this is one of the most enjoyable and the last expensive. The drinks were lovely too. A real gem - we will definitely be back.”
  • Paula B
    “Always a memorable experience and I've never been disappointed. The restaurant is cosy and with the door open on a warm evening, the temperature was perfect..service was attentive and so friendly. The value for money here is exceptional and every dish was sublime, from the arancino to the duck and the baked alaska. This is the restaurant I always recommend to friends for the relaxed atmosphere, excellent service, delicious food and amazing value for money. This definitely won't be my last visit.”
  • Scottieboyuk
    “It's my birthday, so went here with my friends, so pleased we did. The food was exquisite and was very enjoyable. This has got to be booked, you will enjoy this and I highly recommend it. Good job guys!”
  • Wei Migo
    “We were a family of six. Some of us ordered the two-course menu, while others chose the three-course menu. The duck was definitely the standout main course—perfectly cooked, tender, and still wonderfully juicy. It was absolutely delicious. We had a wonderful dinner and thoroughly enjoyed the evening.”

Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Closed

Highlights

“Understated restaurant offering creative meat & seafood dishes, plus cocktails & a variety of wines.”

  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner

Amenities

  • Paid street parking
  • Accepts reservations
  • Dine-in
  • Vegetarian options
  • Alcohol
  • Cozy
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  • Beer
  • Coffee
  • Lunch
  • Dessert
  • Table service
  • Solo dining
Offerings· 4
  • Cocktails
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Wine
Dining options· 1
  • Dinner
Parking· 1
  • Parking
Atmosphere· 3
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upscale
Planning· 2
  • Lunch reservations recommended
  • Dinner reservations recommended
Highlights· 2
  • Great cocktails
  • Great wine list
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Crowd· 2
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Location

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