Kyloe Restaurant & Grill

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Kyloe Restaurant & Grill
The Rutland Hotel, 1–3 Rutland Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2AE
  • Telephone 0131 229 3402
  • Opening times Mon–Sun noon–11pm
  • Bar open Mon–Sun 8am–1am
  • Food served Sun–Thu noon–10pm; Fri/Sat noon–11pm.
  • Average price £25 (lunch); £35 (evening meal)
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  • Website www.kyloerestaurant.com

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Kyloe (meaning ‘cattle’) is looking to fill a niche in the Edinburgh restaurant scene, and that niche is meat, meat, meat. Cows are everywhere – the statue outside, the paintings on the wall, the cowhide furniture and the board that displays all the raw cuts on offer. Steaks are definitely the focus here: they are ‘certified pedigree Aberdeen Angus, from local Scottish farms where the cows are 100% grass-fed and hung for a minimum of 21 days’ – and they are really good. As are the accompanying side dishes: chunky beef-dripping chips are a must, as is the savoy cabbage with bacon. Loch Creran rock oysters and Loch Etive mussels also feature, and for the more extravagant (and hungry) you can add half a lobster to your hunk of meat. Desserts are not an afterthought but, as delicious as they are, it could be hard to find the space. This slick operation is definitely at the top end of steak restaurants, which is reflected in the prices. Great for carnivores, but vegetarians may find it slightly disconcerting.

  • High point: Steaks are definitely the star of the show
  • Low point: Communal toilets

Welcome to Edinburgh’s first gourmet steak restaurant. Our first floor restaurant can be found in The Rutland Hotel at Edinburgh’s West End and boasts enviable views of Edinburgh Castle. The name Kyloe, an old Scots word for Highland beef cattle, was chosen for the restaurant as it represents the strength and versatility of Scottish beef produce. We use cuts from pedigree Aberdeen Angus – supplied by some of Scotland’s top farms and butchers – to bring our customers the best possible steak experience. When selecting suppliers, Kyloe’s award winning head chef David Haetzman was not only looking for a fantastic product but for suppliers who take provenance seriously. Hardiesmill, based in Gordon in the Borders, was chosen as one of Kyloe’s main beef suppliers thanks to the owners’ rigorous approach to breeding, feeding and handling. Read more about their fascinating story on their website at www.hardiesmill.co.uk. Using a selection of traditional cuts, along with some more unusual cuts chosen for their texture and flavour, David has created an innovative Grill Menu. This is complemented by our robust a la carte menu which features Scottish seasonal produce, responsibly sourced and simply prepared to create a series of compelling dishes, including a tasty shellfish section and mouth-watering desserts created by our in-house pastry chef Amanda Jordan. Our unique and interesting wine list has been sourced through numerous wine merchants and features Kyloe’s signature wine ‘Angus the Bull’, a South Australian Cabernet Sauvignon which is the ideal complement for your steak.

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  • Number of wines sold by the glass: 9
  • Private dining: 16 seated, 40-50 standing
  • Provides: Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access, Outdoor tables, Free wi-fi
  • Music on stereo: Mellow beats
  • Capacity: 98
  • Largest group: 98
  • Open since: Oct 2011
  • House wine: £18 per bottle

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6. tyke traveller12 Apr 2013, 8:17am5 stars Kyloe Restaurant & Grill Report

Another excellent dinner with good attentive and patient service. Scallop starter a triumph, and an interesting and tasty rose veal main for me, with a finely cooked Halibut dish for her. But the best was the rhubarb and custard soufflé which was superb. The Huxley downstairs was buzzing but the noise did not intrude in Kyloe, which was also full on a Thursday night.
Some good wine choices at under £20 a bottle. They are doing it right here.

5. tyke traveller4 Jan 2013, 6:25pm5 stars Kyloe Restaurant & Grill Report

Dinner last night. Excellent food and friendly and attentive service. Great value at the moment as 25% of food bill in January. Wines decently priced. Had steak tartare starter which was well seasoned and a good sized portion, followed by Hake in my case and Venison in hers, plus chips to share made from proper spuds. Then the Chef's own ice creams which are always excellent. Currently ground floor bar stripped out and being refurbished. Upper floor updated a year ago and we liked it, modern and not stuffy, amusing prints on the walls and suitable music. Like this place a lot.

4. Yumbo Gumbo17 Jan 2012, 8:22am2 stars Kyloe Restaurant & Grill Report

Don't like the change, service was a shambles!

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2. Yumbo Gumbo5 Jun 2011, 8:21pm5 stars Kyloe Restaurant & Grill Report

Loved everything about it, stylish decor, great food, slick unpretentious service and not over-priced.

Chateaubriand was cooked to perfection, delicious!

1. pennym22 May 2010, 5:42pm5 stars Kyloe Restaurant & Grill Report

I have been here twice. On both occasions the food has been delicious and the service good. On the second occasion, the service by our Australian waitress was exceptional. I would highly recommend eating here.

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Average rating 4.5/5 from 5 reviews of Kyloe Restaurant & Grill.

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