Borough

I’m far from having a refined palate but I thought the food was lovely and gave me something to think about. Cured Mackeral with pear and sea trout were my first 2 courses (I forgot to take a picture of the menu to give proper representation of the complexity of flavor in these dishes). The starter of toast and rosemary salt bread was to die for and the dessert of dark chocolate oats and pear was the proverbial icing on the cake. On top of it all the staff were very friendly and kind, accompanying my mother whom I had not prepared properly for a set menu (the cheese board was also fantastic). They even gave us a recommendation for a good fish and chips place for dinner. I would love to come back whenever I’m next in town.

Innovative food, brilliantly-executed. That is how I would describe our experience at Borough. We opted for the set menu as we couldn’t decide on what to get, except that we switched out the roasted grouse for the Shetland cod. The Shetland cod became my favourite dish. It was brilliantly-executed, with tender, creamy cod paired with cauliflower, beurre blanc and caviar beads. In fact, every dish was excellently done. From the first dish of the focaccia with butter and rosemary salt - a simple-enough looking dish, and yet the focaccia was perfectly toasted that the rosemary-salted butter melted on contact; to the sweetcorn broth with curry and whey protein - the sweetcorn broth was elevated by the spicy kick of the curry and the crunch of roasted corn ears, raisins and (I believe) pumpkin seeds; to the squid sashimi strips with pickled kohlrabi, apple and grapefruit. Dessert was the perfect ending to this meal, with the caramelia cremeux with raspberry and malt ice-cream. The raspberry’s tartness was a perfect contrast to the chocolatey sweetness of the caramelia and cremeux. Service was excellent as well. The service staff are so warm and friendly, and make you feel really welcome. This was one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in recent times, and I fully recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants a different, innovative dining experience.

Simple, delicious food. Great flavour combinations. Everything perfectly cooked. Fantastic, laid back, friendly service. Tasty oysters with rhubarb mignonette, locally sourced chicken with st georges mushrooms and divine mushroom ketchup and many more . Strongly reccomend. Will definitely be back. Thank you Borough team!

Great food, great experience. 10/10. Beetroot chips, brocolli tempura and leek mayonnaise, gazpacho soup and potato bread, spice in jus for the pork. The first few dishes required using our hands to eat. Those were finger licking good. Some suggestions were to tempura the seaweed, and perhaps do a purée/jam/jelly for the rhubarb dessert. The rhubarb was difficult to chew as compared to the ice cream and the cake base.

Visited last week after a 3 year hiatus, and it was still a fantastic experience. The matradee/server was excellent at her job, and the GM also helped with serving and was a thoroughly nice chap. Onto the food, unfortunately I wasn't that impressed with the tartare starter, it was a bit bland for me. However the main course of cod was both stunning and delicious. The desert flavoured with honey, whiskey & camomile was one of the nicest I've ever had. Such an excellent combination of textures and flavours, I can't wait to return.

We have been to Borough twice now for lunch and both times the food has been superb. The lunch is great value at only £25, and no corners are cut for the food or service at lunchtime. The staff also make visiting the restaurant extra special. This is an Edinburgh lunch favourite and we will be back.