Circus
- Telephone 0131 556 6963
- Bar open Mon–Sun noon–1am
- Food served Mon–Sun 8am–10pm
- Average price £8 (lunch); £16 (evening meal)
- Website www.circusbistro.com
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Circus has a relaxed, hangout vibe with original art hanging on whitewashed walls, chunky wooden furniture and colourful Turkish lamps. Food serving hours run from breakfast right the way through to dinner, making this a popular place with folk staying in nearby hotels. The menu has a strong Middle Eastern influence with a smattering of other more British staples. For dinner, starters of spiced spinach and red onion balls and parsley and feta filo parcels are crisp and full of clean, punchy flavours. Options for main courses might include grilled chicken, halloumi or lamb, mezze platters or a more rib-sticking moussaka or chickpea stew. For afters there are cakes, brownies and a wide selection of baklava and coffees. A sheltered courtyard outside makes for one of Edinburgh’s best outdoor dining spots if the weather is good, and the planned introduction of shisha pipes will surely add to that appeal.
- High point: Wide-ranging all-day menu
- Low point: No card payments are accepted
- Number of wines sold by the glass: 8
- Provides: Vegetarian options (at least ¼ main courses), Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access, Outdoor tables
- Music on stereo: traditional middle eastern music
- Capacity: 45
- Largest group: 45
- Open since: 2012
- House wine: £11.95 per bottle
Comments & ratings
Post a comment- 5. Gina Cargill – 27 Jan 2012, 10:59pm Report
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A lovely place but with horrendous service and awful food. Ordered the veggie burger to receive a deep fried frozen burger on a huge empty bun, mineral water came from the tap !! and my latte came before my food. Will never return and will never recommend. £14.00 and 2 hours of my life I will never get back.
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Warmy – 6 Jan 2012, 9:41pm
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I really like Circus, the Lemon Chicken is amazing! Nice family run place with a laid back vibe. The mezze is very nice too. Recommend to anyone that works nearby to pop in for lunch, not expensive compared to other places nearby and very yummy.
- 3. mini – 28 Oct 2011, 1:58pm Report
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Dreadful and very expensive for the poor quality on offer.
Average soup, ready meal style pasta (I seen them pierce the top with a knife and throw it in the micro) and two coffee's cost £16.50, which for lunch is expensive, regardless of its location.
Service was slow and very patchy and we will certainly not be returning.
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x – 9 Aug 2011, 3:20pm
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a nice cafe with potential but not a nice atmosphere. Also very overpriced for what it has to offer.
unprofessional and clearly not used to respect of women (yet they are the only girls working above the kitchen). Bizarre.
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Average rating /5 from 2 reviews of Circus.
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