The Railbridge Bistro

Name: The Railbridge Bistro
Address: 4 Newhalls Road South Queensferry, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, EH30 9TA
Telephone: 0131 331 1996
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

135 Reviews

£25 and under

Scottish

Great for scenic views
Good for groups
Great for brunch

The Railbridge Bistro serves contemporary Scottish cuisine in Edinburgh’s idyllic South Queensferry village. The menu boasts dishes such as Shetland Mussels, Smoked Haddock, and Steak pie as well as a varied selection of light bites and starters. Situated at 4 Newhalls Road, the restaurant also offers seperate breakfast, dessert and children's menus. As the name would suggest, The Railbridge Bistro is located near to the Firth of Forth railway bridge, and offers excellent views. Edinburgh Waverley Station is a twenty nine minute drive and Arthur's Seat is a thirty four minute journey by car.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

11 Sept 2024

19:00

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Scottish, Bistro
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri, Sun 09:00–22:00 Sat 09:00–23:00
Phone number
0131 331 1996
Website
http://www.railbridge.co.uk/
Payment Options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual

Location
4 Newhalls Road, South Queensferry, Edinburgh, Scotland EH30 9TA
Area
Edinburgh
Parking Details
Private Lot
Public Transit
8 minute walk from Dalmeny train station.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

What 135 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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Loved For

Edinburgh/Midlothian
Great for outdoor dining
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Great for scenic views
Edinburgh
Great for outdoor dining
Edinburgh
Great for scenic views

135 Reviews

E
ELAINE
Edinburgh
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 30 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I love the Railway Bristo. Often meet friends there for lunch and enjoy the food. The view is spectacular and staff are friendly.
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Marie
Edinburgh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 27 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was nice as was the wine. I like the idea of a smaller portion of the fish and chips which were lovely.
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yankeeinthesouth
Charleston
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 21 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A perfect place to enjoy delicious food, friendly service in an atmosphere that is all rail bridge all the time. The decor reflects the actual structure of the bridge in design and detail. Period newsreels about the construction and the dedication of bridge are playing on the wall on either side of the fireplace. And of course outside the glass facade is the bridge itself, in all its splendor. Both the indoor and outdoor seating offers a spectacular sight and you can even hear the rumble of the passing trains. As a longtime admirer of the Firth Rail Bridge, I am giddy about finding and visiting this awesome bistro.
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OpenTable Diner
Edinburgh
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 11 August 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Don’t really understand the positive reviews. We visited for coffee and cake. Sat for over 20 mins with no one coming to take order, service was really poor. Had to ask to order. Coffee was average, carrot cake was stale.
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Val
Aberdeen
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 31 July 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Slow service and especially for our young children, whose meals did not come with our starters as requested but, in fact, came last of all of the main meals.
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OpenTable Diner
Edinburgh
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 30 June 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I had the Sunday roast which was lovely however I would have liked some gravy with my roast beef. A separate pot of gravy would allow customers to add their own gravy.
The Railbridge BistroResponded on 9 July 2024
Thank you for the review of your recent visit. I'm confused that you weren't served gravy with the Sunday roast, for which I apologise - it is part of the dish as you expected. We would be happy to provide extra gravy should you require it. Please ask your server for extra or 'on the side' if you prefer to add yourself should you visit again. Vicky- duty manager
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OpenTable Diner
Perthshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 29 June 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was delicious although we did feel the portions were quite small. The service was good, but we were not asked if we would like anything else after our main course plates were cleared. I has also requested a window table as it was our anniversary but this was not granted.
The Railbridge BistroResponded on 9 July 2024
Thank you for the review of your recent visit. I'm glad the service was good, but disappointed that we slipped by not offering you desserts/coffees, for which I apologise. I will speak to the team to ensure they are more attentive from now on. We aim to accommodate all seating request but this is not always possible. We will aim to move you if you are unhappy with the table given to you at the time. We hope to see you again soon, Vicky - duty manager
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Joyce
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brilliant experience. Staff were so friendly and welcoming. We had such a laugh about Scottish words! Food and wine excellent and what a view from the window.
The Railbridge BistroResponded on 30 June 2024
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a 5 star review, we really appreciate all feedback - so glad to hear you really enjoyed your recent dining experience with us. Glad you enjoyed our delicious home made food and our incredible view we are so lucky to have outside our window- we do just take it for granted sometimes, but it is just beautiful. Hopefully you choose to return again soon. Thanks so much for your lovely comments will pass them on to our fabulous team. Bryony- Duty Manager.
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AlanW
Glasgow
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on 28 May 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Met old family friends from Canada who were visiting Scotland. Friendly staff. Good food. Prices OK. Lovely view even though weather was lousy.
The Railbridge BistroResponded on 30 June 2024
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review- we love to hear of everyone's feedback. Glad you were looked after well by our lovely friendly staff and that you enjoyed our delicious home made food. The view we have is beautiful isn't it so happy to hear you loved it just as much as we do.. Look forward to you returning again soon one day and we can make that 4 star a 5. Thanks again Bryony- Duty Manager.
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NanS
Pinehurst
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 26 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best food experiences we had during our two week driving tour of Scotland. Good views of the three bridges.
The Railbridge BistroResponded on 30 June 2024
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a 5 star review- we are super grateful and love to hear of everyone's feedback. Glad you enjoyed our delicious home cooked food and the amazing view we are so lucky to have on our doorstep- it's just stunning. Hopefully you choose to return again one day soon. Thanks Bryony- Duty Manager.
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The Railbridge Bistro is rated 4.4 stars by 135 OpenTable diners.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

11 Sept 2024

19:00

4 Newhalls Road, South Queensferry, Edinburgh, Scotland EH30 9TA

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Edinburgh
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri, Sun 09:00–22:00 Sat 09:00–23:00
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
Scottish, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
Private Lot
Public Transit
8 minute walk from Dalmeny train station.
Payment Options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.railbridge.co.uk/
Phone number
0131 331 1996

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