The Terrace Brasserie

Royal Terrace Hotel, 18–22 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh, EH7 5AQ

Telephone 0131 557 3222
Bar open Sun–Thu 11am–midnight; Fri/Sat 11am–1am.
Food served Mon–Sun 5–9.30pm.
Pre-theatre times Mon–Sun 5–7pm
Average price £26 (evening meal)
Pre-theatre price £13.95
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Website www.royalterracehotel.co.uk

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Situated on one of the grandest Georgian streets in Edinburgh is the dining-room of the Royal Terrace Hotel. The concise menu features some interesting ideas that lift it above the usual brasserie fare. For starters the soft sweetness of the scallops is contrasted with the crispy texture of pigs’ cheeks, and the seared pheasant breast is perfectly paired with a walnut vinaigrette. All the food is presented beautifully: dashes of mushroom jus decorate the pan-fried cod which is perched on very smooth garlic mashed potatoes. The pork fillet and roasted belly are both well flavoured, succulent pieces of meat skilfully cooked. Desserts such as warm orange pudding are of the same high standard, although the brandy is hard to detect in the apple and calvados cheesecake. Also on offer are a good pre-theatre deal and set-price dinner. The only downside is the room itself: the décor is drab and uninspired, with the flat atmosphere of a hotel restaurant, which is a shame as the cooking is worthy of the AA Rosettes it has won.

High point: Great presentation
Low point: The food deserves a better room

Hidden in a Georgian town house The Terrace Brasserie is a secret gem on the Royal Terrace, just a short walk from the Playhouse it’s the perfect place to spend summer days.

This unique restaurant boasts direct access to beautiful sunny gardens where we provide al fresco dining and barbeques.

With its dark oak tables and modern décor The Terrace Brasserie is the perfect dining venue for any occasion. Wonderfully intimate with only ten tables, the restaurant provides professional service along with mouth watering meals.

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Number of wines sold by the glass: 17
Private dining: Up to 40 covers
No. overnight rooms: 106
Provides: Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access, Pre-theatre menu, Outdoor tables, Free wi-fi
Music on stereo: Looped radio hits
Capacity: 30
Largest group: 30
Open since: 2006
House wine: £18.50 per bottle

Comments & ratings

4. Julia and Romeo – 28 Sep 2009, 2:13am The Terrace Brasserie Report

Meal in Terrace's gardens was superb.

There's not much pleaces in Ediuburgh where you can sit down in peace and quiet and have a meal. Royal Terrace offers a garden literally 5 mins for city centre but completly cut out from centre noises.

Meal was excellent . Chef surely knows his trade. We had a whiskey salmon for starter and ox cheeks with mash and homemade onion rings. Meat very nicely prepared - very tender, very soft- simply yummy. For dessert there was a scotish cranacan in chocolate form decorated with cute rasbery on the top and lemon tart with raspberry sorbet.

Waiting staff very friendly and attentive, without being too intrusive. Service was very fast and efficient, we felt very welcome there, and will surely go back again.

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2. Lou – 23 May 2009, 9:06am The Terrace Brasserie Report

Fantastic meal !!!

My partner and I recently went here for my birthday and we had a really lovely evening.

The restaurant is very classy but at the same time a relaxing environment and the food was second to none. The pork loin was amazing and the chocolate pudding to die for.

The cocktails were expensive but very good and nice for a treat.

I highly recommend this restaurant and it will be amazing value when the list card is used.

1. Dave – 18 Nov 2008, 1:43pm The Terrace Brasserie Report

The food at the Terrace Brasserie was quite simply outstanding. It is without doubt the best value meal I've ever had and up there with the best I've ever had.

I seriously don't know how they can serve the pre-theatre menu for £15 (3 courses). They can only have made any money on our drinks!

We had a pea & leek tart with goats cheese and haddock fishcakes for starter, we both had slow roast beef with mash for main, and pear tart & praline/macademia nut cheesecake for dessert. We scoffed the lot (and there was a lot), and it was all beautiful. Just cant recommend it enough, even if it is out the way a little, and the atmos was quite quiet.

We will be going back as soon as the menu changes!

Average rating 5/5 from 3 reviews of The Terrace Brasserie.

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