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Angels with Bagpipes

4.7
4.7
3678 Reviews
£26 to £40
Scottish
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Having opened its doors in 2010, Angels with Bagpipes quickly established itself as one of the finest restaurants to have graced Edinburgh’s most iconic and historic street, The Royal Mile. With upmost pride in sourcing fresh Scottish ingredients, we present a seasonal Lunch and à la carte that are divine to both the palate and eye.
Mixing an atmospheric Old Town setting with chic, contemporary looks, the restaurant reflects many of the city’s most defining features. With a humble facade nestled in the beautiful 17th century building, rich tones of bronze and marble cascade throughout the two tiers of Angels with Bagpipes.
Angels with Bagpipe’s kitchen has gained a glowing reputation in a city abundant with restaurants of the highest standards. Sourcing the best produce and ingredients, allowing the quality to shine through their elegant dishes. By blending innovative and traditional techniques, their menu is fresh and exciting throughout all seasons

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Scottish, Modern European

  • Hours of Operation

    Thu 17:30–21:45 Fri–Sun 12:00–21:45 Seasonal Lunch Menu Fri–Sun 12:00–17:00 A la carte menu Thu–Sun 12:00–21:45

  • Phone number

    0131 220 1111

  • Website

    http://www.angelswithbagpipes.co.uk/

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive Chef

    Fraser Smith

  • Location

    343 High Street Edinburgh, EH11PW

  • Area

    Old Town

  • Parking Details

    None

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,678 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Best Service

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Special Occasions

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Scottish

  • Edinburgh

    Best Service

  • Edinburgh

    Special Occasions

  • Edinburgh

    Scottish

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  1. PG

    PaulG

    Edinburgh

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    AWB is one of my favourite restaurants in Edinburgh & does a great job of making amazing food. One thing I noticed having been there a few times over the past few months is that the dish choices were much the same. Which given the limited menu, means that it feels like a one trick pony - which I know it isn't.
  2. RG

    RachelG

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food and service . Went for a special occasion and the staff were really incredible! Food was delicious and reasonably priced. Thoroughly recommend
  3. MP

    MichaelP

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Nice service. Menue card somewhat limited. Sesting on a bit unvomortable chairs. Nice view outside
  4. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Joined friends to celebrate an Anniversary and retirements. Food was good, staff were very good also. A little more in price than other Edinburgh restaurants but still worth a visit.
  5. J

    Janice

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent experience. Food, service and ambience first-class.
  6. CD

    CatherineD

    Glasgow

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Favourite place in Edinburgh Couldn’t recommend highly enough Food is excellent Service excellent Just fantastic all over restaurant
  7. MM

    MicheleM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s a great place to eat. The set lunch menu is excellent and good value for money. The staff are friendly and helpful. If we lived locally we would eat here again.
  8. ST

    STEVENF

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful place, highly recommended.
  9. GS

    GeorgeS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 June 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Restaurant was of modern decor bright and airy Staff were all very friendly polite and attentive Food was of a high quality although portion size could have been more generous Would I go back Yes
  10. JK

    JenniferK

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 June 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food was amazing. We ate from the seasonal lunch menu and it was wonderful. The chicken was the best I've ever tasted. We were seated upstairs and our server was lovely. Walking past a line of servers at the pass was very strange and felt old fashioned. The toilets needed a clean, there was no soap in the dispenser.
  11. JB

    JenniferB

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 June 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    I recommended the restaurant to a visiting friend, everything was as I have come to expect from this venue, nice atmosphere, friendly welcome from all staff, great service and good quality food. As is to be expected these days the prices have risen but are still good, everything was great, my only one constructive comment would be the portion size, the portions were smaller that I expected, I had only just said that portions there are good - not too much and not to little, just perfect... on this occasion I was less than satisfied as the portions seemed a little too small...
  12. L

    Lisabelle

    Edinburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 24 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We’ve been here several times and it does not fail to disappoint. Food, wine and service is superb. We’ll no doubt be back and continue to recommend to others.
  13. JA

    JulieA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great, efficient and knowledgeable, recommendations were spot on. The lamb was delicious and cooked perfectly, chocolate dessert was very rich, portion could be smaller because of this.
  14. AL

    AmyLouise

    Manchester

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful food, friendly staff, tasty food and a lovely atmosphere. Great location too! Thanks for a lovely dinner.
  15. RS

    RobertS

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 June 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    An excellent meal. The Carpaccio of beef starter was delicious and the salmon pastrami with crowdie was a genius combination. The cod was cooked to perfection. The 12 hour cooked beef was beautifully tender - could have done with a bit more jus or other liquid to accompany it. The pistachio and olive oil cake with apricot sorbet was also a delight and the selection of cheeses on the cheese board was perfect - but nobody ever gives you enough oatcakes! Our waitress was extremely pleasant. Our only criticism is that the cocktail selection is a bit restricted. I had the “Orange you glad I’m your dad” cocktail which was very good. My wife had the “Wee Bee Munro” which was not to her (or my) taste, the honey was quite overwhelming in the overall flavour.
  16. W

    Weluvfood

    Bristol

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food, lovely ambience and attentive, welcoming staff. Great evening. We had visited Rosslyn chapel earlier in the day and given the name of this restaurant it was a great end to the day.
  17. VW

    VicW

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and service is really excellent here - would definitely recommend and look forward to our next visit.
  18. j

    johnc

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Lovely food. Very attentive staff. Nice surroundings. Happy days
  19. TP

    TammyP

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 18 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a lovely lunch I must say! Thanks to all the staff also as they were amazing x
  20. H

    Hazel

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food, had a really enjoyable evening. Lamb was delicious!
  21. GC

    GerryC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 June 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food was great , service was attentive without been intrusive and a really good selection of wines to choose from. Only quibble £40 for 8 oz fillet steak a bit on the pricy side, even with the cost of living going up.
  22. MM

    MarkM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was absolutely amazing and just what we needed for our stay in Edinburgh. Everything was amazing from the food to the service We will definitely come again The only comment I would have is that the chocolate dessert could’ve had a bit more orange flavour to it But that’s just may being picky I would recommend this restaurant to anyone . We also ate at the Done which was great too
  23. m

    miguels

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and wine, warm environment, pleasant service
  24. CS

    CaraS

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 June 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Lovely food and lovely service - we had a great time and will definitely be back!
  25. JF

    JessieF

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have visited several times also used the Angels with Wings and have never been disappointed. Everything is of a very high standard from the booking process through to paying the bill. Fraser and the team are outstanding and wish them long lasting success
  26. CP

    CourtneyP

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was delicious! We’re visiting from the US and ordered a little bit of everything to share between the four of us. Waitress was delightful as well!
  27. TM

    TomM

    Edinburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 11 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The perfect experience every time we come; highly professional in every aspect. Its my first choice recommendation for anyone visiting Edinburgh.
  28. DM

    DougM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 June 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience2
    Our meals were superb and we both thoroughly enjoyed them. The table service was exemplary. The only issue I had was that our table was 'through the back' and, although the furnishings, place settings etc were great, the room itself was dark and kind of dull, with no outlook at all where we sat (in the back corner). However, it didn't spoil our visit and I'm pleased that we have found a great venue in the centre of the city.
  29. FB

    FelicityB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our whole experience was exceptional from booking right through. The food was fabulous and the facilities and staff were spot on. We will be back. We will not hesitate to recommend it to others. Thank you
  30. k

    kcw1222

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 June 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Booked this based on travel book and online reviews prior to departing the US. We were not disappointed. Our only complaint is that there was a very load party sitting near by but it was much more pleasant once they finally left. Service was great, our server couldn't have been more attentive and helpful. I had a cocktail which I loved and when we asked if they would be willing to share the receipe, he said absolutely and provided a written note with the ingredients and measurements before we left. Food was outstanding. When my husband commented after our meal that he hadn't realized that corn was such a prominent ingredient in the dish and that he hadn't eaten it because he isn't a fan of corn, our waiter offered to bring him some homemade chips. We said no need but he did anyway and they were delicious!!! Highly recommend this if you are in Edinburgh!
  31. JH

    JuliaH

    Dallas

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 9 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and cocktails were excellent. The staff were all very friendly. The atmosphere was a hip and mod.
  32. RS

    RobertS

    Miami - Dade

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Would definitely go again. Everything was great. Best haggis I've had.
  33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Birmingham

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    first class
  34. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 5 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious, delicious, delicious
  35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent , would definitely recommend
  36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrating my wife’s 50th birthday, fantastic evening.
  37. A

    Ab19edin

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, great food, service and value - Menu has had some wee tweaks and have to highlight both the lamb and cod main courses as outstanding, the mini shepherds pie and the bacon jam with the cod were delicious.
  38. P

    Pheldo

    Glasgow

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 4 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    fantastic experience, food and service were great.
  39. BR

    BillyR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 June 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely meal,fillet steak was beautifully cooked, great service and nice setting
  40. SM

    SharonM

    Edinburgh

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 3 June 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    We went sat lunchtime and were put in a booth at the front away from the rest of the restaurant. Service was nice. Food was mixed. We ate from the fixed menu. Haggis starter and chicken main very good. Smoked haddock mousse very bland and the cheeseboard wasn’t good. Cheese had been in the fridge- not great for serving brie.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Protective equipment

    • Waiting staff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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Angels with Bagpipes is rated 4.7 stars by 3678 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Angels with Bagpipes

343 High Street Edinburgh, EH11PW

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area

    Old Town

  • Hours of Operation

    Thu 17:30–21:45 Fri–Sun 12:00–21:45 Seasonal Lunch Menu Fri–Sun 12:00–17:00 A la carte menu Thu–Sun 12:00–21:45

  • Cuisines

    Scottish, Modern European

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress Code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking Details

    None

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Fraser Smith

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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