Forage & Chatter

1A Alva Street, EH2 4PH - Edinburgh
€€ European British
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96/100
2241 recommendations

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96/100
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2,241 total reviews
Tripadvisor
5.0/5
1,495 reviews
Opentable
4.8/5
1 reviews
Google
4.7/5
530 reviews
Foursquare
4.3/5
21 reviews
Facebook
4.8/5
181 reviews
Restaurant guru
4.9/5
1 reviews
Yelp
5.0/5
12 reviews
🍽️ Dine-in 🚚 Delivery 🥡 Takeout 🍺 Alcohol 🍹 Cocktails 🍷 Wine 📅 Reservations Wheelchair accessible 🛋️ Cozy 👥 Good for groups

💬 What people say

Price 30 Pork belly 17 Anniversary 11 Butter 8 Name 6 Cod 6 Food and wine 5 Presentation 5

Contact Information

📞 Phone: +44 131 225 4599
📍 Address: 1A Alva Street, Edinburgh

🕐 Opening Hours

Closed
Monday1 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Tuesday2 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Wednesday3 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Thursday4 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Friday5 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Saturday6 Closed
Sunday7 Closed

Google Reviews (10)

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James Freeman

3 weeks ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Strongly recommend this place! Wife and I were visiting from Boston and were impressed. Food is delicious and creative. Beers were very nice. Atmosphere was very nice. Staff went out of their way to acknowledge our booking details (anniversary) and navigate the OpenTable system quirks.
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Sonal Gaonkar

4 weeks ago
★★★★★ 5/5
We arrived 15 minutes earlier than our reservation. Had to wait about 5 or so minutes for anyone to notice us. But when they did, they promptly checked if our table was ready and led us to it. I personally do not like dimly lit restaurants, so when I was led up to the "patio" kinda area with very low lighting, it put a bit of a damper on my mood. Then we were told that since the "7.15 table was running late, they could take our order (even though we were early)." This felt like unnecessary information, to me. The food is great. It is clearly put together with a lot of love and care, with fresh, local ingredients. The menu is limited, but I think it is due to the time and dedication each dish demands. You won't be disappointed. It's definitely worth a visit.
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Bos Per

2 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Had the Whisky Cured Salmon along with Beef Bavette, Lamp Rump and ending with Chocolate Mousse. The food was extremely fresh and delicious. Service was great with Anna and Mathew, routinely asking if we had any requests or issues. The atmosphere perfect for an evening dinner. Worth coming back.
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Samantha Mascari

3 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
This was a lovely restaurant with delicious food! it was, in my opinion, reasonably priced as well considering the quality of the food and drink. The portions were a perfect size too which allowed me to order an appetizer, entree and dessert. The server was quite patient with me in helping me choose a wine as well haha.
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IRINA MOTRONCHIK

4 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
My husband and our friends enjoyed our food here so much that our friend had the lamb dish 3 times! That is how amazing the dish is. Also the beef tartar was absolutely delicious, we had the dish twice:) definitely recommend if you are visiting, to try this place out. Great staff and delicious food.
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woglinda

6 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
An excellent dining experience. Upscale, but not too formal. Fantastic service, and the best food we have had in Edinburgh. There are very few tables and reservations are required. Be aware that there is a steep staircase going up and down to the restaurant if you have any mobility challenges. Great location as well right off Princes Street.
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Joel Pang

7 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Very good starters and mains - had the butternut squash and pollock. Desserts were okay - had the chocolate mousse. Nice ambience, attentive staff.
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Ferlin Pedro

7 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
A beautiful experience. Wonderful offerings with an aesthetic appeal that will surely impress, and I'm not just talking about the ambience and interior decor of this old age vibe restaurant. Their foods are a spectacle to witness that will surely have your taste buds pleased. Simply put, it looks good and tastes even better than it looks. The staff and service were marvelous to my partner and I. Their whiskey expert onsite was both informative and humourous. Much welcomed recommendations on not just what to eat and pair what drinks with your meal, but suggestions on where to visit and why. Definitely worth returning, if not for the flare of good dining it'll be for the great company and service offered at this fine place.
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Michael Allan

7 months ago
★★★★☆ 4/5
Phenomenal. I had my first steak tartare, and it was sublime. Great service to go with the fantastic food. Not a big menu, but what they put out is simply a great plate of food.
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Alicia P

a year ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Lovely atmosphere, beautiful platting and very professional staff! The food was terrific, I would highly recommend the lamb! Only thing is that the portions are on the small side but one starter and one main for dinner are just perfect portions!
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