Vinette

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  H Morton

  ·2 months ago

  “We were a table of 6, and had a wonderful evening. Beautifully presented, delicious food. A lot of care and attention on small details. The staff were lovely and just the right amount of service.”

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  Sarah charles (Thewhereto)

  ·3 months ago

  “An absolutely fantastic meal was enjoyed whilst in Edinburgh @vinette_edinburgh - the food was superb, check out the beautiful fish, venison tartare and chicken, not to mention their freshly cooked bread rolls. An absolute dining highlight. We also secured a walk in, which was greatly appreciated: the venue connects to a bar there called Vivien. You can have a drink before dining”

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  slugontheface

  ·3 months ago

  “Bread is very soft and fluffy, perfectly baked. The butter with chicken fat was slightly disappointing as we could only taste the herb in the butter, nothing else. The lamb rump was quite well cooked, abit on the tougher side but still quote nice. The monkfish was excellent, probably the best dish of the night. The flesh was the nice soft meaty bite you would expect from monkfish. Sauce and mussels were really good too. The sirloin was very tender in general but has alot of sinue. The fries were crispy and fluffy inside, really good. The staff was amazing.”

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  May Woods

  ·5 months ago

  “Had a brilliant evening at Vinette. The atmosphere was warm and relaxed, with a lovely interior that feels cosy and stylish - lovely table in the main restaurant with a view to the open kitchen. The food was excellent from start to finish. The snacks of pigs head croquettes, smoked trout roe/ cream cheese / crisps and chevre, honey & walnut were superb - light and delicious.  The trout ceviche was beautifully served, fresh and full of flavour, the ham hock terrine was the best ever - rich and beautifully done, and both the lamb rump and monkfish were cooked perfectly - still thinking about the lamb jus and pesto - fantastic flavour!  The Paris-Brest with rhubarb was a standout dessert and a great way to finish the meal. A special thank you to Elle and Robyn, who were so friendly & attentive throughout the evening. They really helped make our night feel special (and a shout-out to Ben too 😉!) It’s clear the kitchen brigade are all super-talented too! Great buzz and fab atmosphere- busy busy. Looking forward to coming back soon. 🩷”

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  Grace Yeung

  ·5 months ago

  “Monkfish was very good. Venison tartare was nice, albeit very small in portion. Dessert was mediocre. Music was loud and tables were close to one another, so people started to raise their voice when talking (after a drink or two). The restaurant ambience was neither a noisy pub nor a casual French bistro, and was stuck in between. The restaurant was split into 3 sections based on floor layout and was making it hard to get the attention of the server to send the bill for payment.”

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  Winston Khoo

  ·5 months ago

  “A really excellent place for dinner with well executed dishes done by an great team of chefs. The toasted bread with butter infused with chicken fat was a terrific way to start and the terrine, checked hearts, roulad, burger and monk fish were all delicious. Cosy and friendly with nice drinks selection.”

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  Beatriz Garrido

  ·5 months ago

  “Absolutely superb experience. Had a table for 5 people on an early Friday evening. Staff was super friendly, very helpful with the menu and patience while we decided. Food is very good, a twist on modern European cuisine. All snacks very tasty, but the cheese with honey and walnuts were the best. The duck hearts toast starter was out of this world. Venison tartare and the sea bream crudo were both very good but for me, both needed a bit more seasoning. Mains were delicious and the winner defined the chicken though lamb was soft and monkfish very well cocked . Sides also good- the tartiflette was superb. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming and staff is always happy to help and will make you have a great time. Pop into the cocktail bar before or after your meal- you won’t be disappointed.”

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  Charlotte Dorward

  ·8 months ago

  “I recently had my 21st birthday at Vinette. I emailed them a month ago to start the arrangements for it and was met with the most personal and professional support I have ever received from a restaurant. Elle helped me organise everything and made the whole process so much easier. She responded thoroughly to all of my queries and provided multiple alternatives to suit all of my requests. She was kind and thoughtful in her responses and unbelievably communicative. When the day of the event finally arrived, I simply dropped off the decorations and she set everything up. I preordered both mine and my friend’s menus and she printed out each of our individual orders with our individual names on each as seating cards. The area was intimate and secluded from the rest of the restaurant. The atmosphere was wonderful and it felt like we were in our own little world. The restaurant gave me my own birthday card from them with a drawing of the restaurant on it. The staff were friendly and kind and always served us with a smile. The service was incredible. The food was unbelievable. All of my friends commented on how delicious everything was - all the way down to the bread as the appetiser, with one of my friends stating it was the best she’d ever had. I had a cake made for me for my birthday as a gift from my flatmate and the restaurant provided all of the cutlery and had even set aside the cake on its own table as part of the decorations. Elle turned down the music for my birthday speeches in the area we were in and kindly videoed all of them for me. I had the most wonderful evening and it was by far the best birthday I have ever had, with the most delicious meal to go with it. A huge thank you to both Elle and her team for everything they did to pull it all together! Will definitely be returning to Vinette in the future”

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  Cassandra Tang

  ·9 months ago

  “Been here for dinner with some friends and the entire experience was exceptional. After mentioning dietary allergens, a separate dairy free menu was printed with dairy free food (including bread) being provided. Food was beautifully presented and incredibly delicious, Vinette is definitely a new favourite!”

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  Bana Habash

  ·1 year ago

  “Absolutely sensational addition to the Aizle group :) starters and appetizers were flawless, and mains were delectable. Sides were stunning as well. The texture of everything was probably what stood out most to me. Sauces were absolutely incredible. Everything was so inventive while feeling familiar at the same time. Desserts changed my life. The olive oil cake was 100% ratatouille food critic flashback moment. Can’t recommend more. New Edinburgh cult classic UPDATE FOR 2nd REVIEW: We, naturally, returned 4 days later because Vinette is just that memorable and palatable. This time around, I tried the beetroot carpaccio and it was so delicate and stunning. Other people in my party got the chicken liver parfait and scallops, which they loved. For my main dish, I got the monkfish again and it was just as incredible as the last time. Other people in my party got the pork collar, chicken, steak, and the burger and reviews were glowing down the board. We also tried the side greens salad (super yum, supper fennel-y,), and some picky bits from the starters and once again were blown away. Sweet treat was also sensational, pretty sure we've covered them all now ;) What stuck out the most to me was the staff remembering my dietary restrictions although I forgot to mention them! We ordered the tartiflette again which comes with a lard-y pancetta-y top (completely forgot about), and Jade made sure I got one without it! Such an accommodating venue and stellar front of house team. Everyone is so lovely and chatty, which is truly what sets this restaurant apart from many others. The Aizle Group standard is a through-line that is evident in all of their restaurants, which is why I always find myself coming back!! Great work, once again.”

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