The Black Grape

4.8

515 Reviews

£26 to £40

Tapas / Small Plates

240 Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH8 8AB

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2 people

May 4, 2025

May 2025

9:30 PM

Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for groups

The Black Grape - a new small plate restaurant located on Edinburgh's Royal Mile. Expect small plates, wine & good times in a stunning setting. This custom designed wine bar & restaurant is the ideal setting for intimate date night dining, drinks with friends or a quick snack as you people watch in the heart of the city. Our menu is a gastronomic tour de force with inspiration from around the globe. One thing unites all our dishes however - bold, punchy flavours and plates that are perfect for sharing. In addition to a 40 seater restaurant the Black Grape also has a cozy wine & cocktail bar - expect a carefully curated selection of drinks soundtracked with the best funk & soul.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:30 pm
Phone number
0131 237 7419
Website
http://www.theblackgrape.co.uk/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
240 Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH8 8AB
Neighborhood
The Royal Mile
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, Wine

Experiences

Chef's Menu
£25.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy two courses & a glass of wine for just £25. Our menu changes weekly & features tasty, seasonal dishes & exciting new wines.

What 515 people are saying

The Black Grape reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

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Edinburgh/Midlothian
Innovative
Edinburgh
Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Black Grape in Edinburgh delights with "fantastic food" and "outstanding service." Visitors praise its "unique and interesting" dishes, "lovely atmosphere," and "attentive staff." The restaurant offers a "creative menu with excellent small plates," making it perfect for sharing. Guests appreciate the "great wine and cocktail selections" and "friendly, knowledgeable staff."

515 Reviews

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Rebecca
Yorkshire1 review
3.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Great drinks but food is expensive for what you get. Small portions and lacklustre flavour. Bread portion was tiny (with no butter/oil) and steak was lukewarm. Service was fine but table next to us were asked about allergens and had the menu explained to them, but we didn’t receive this.
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Tim VIP
Edinburgh26 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great little find on the Royal Mile. Food quality was amazing with lovely tasty small plates for sharing. No rush to get us through which was relaxing. Noise levels were a bit high for us. Overall a great find, weve been a number of times and will be back.
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CLARE VIP
Edinburgh56 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely spot. Great for shared plates. Delicious flavors. Cocktails are pricey and small. Good service.
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Gail
Perthshire1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow! The food was amazing, everything we had was first class! My favourite was the whipped feta and sourdough focaccia 😋 Service was also really good, attentive but not over bearing or rushing you. Cocktails were made with care and were delish too! Will definitely be back
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Daniel VIP
Portland9 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good location. Delicious food and drinks. Great service!
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Gillian
Seattle5 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food with lovely interesting wines. Menu changes weekly. We supplemented the Mon- Thursday deal with extras but you certainly don't need to.
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Victoria
Edinburgh1 review
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best meals I’ve ever had. Loved ever dish, staff was friendly, and overall was well priced. Will definitely be dining again
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MW65 VIP
Chicago18 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a fantastic experience upon arrival in Edinburgh! Murray, kacia, Neil, and Hugh made our simple night out memorable! And OH - the FOOD! Everything was wonderful….thank you so much!
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Ian
Edinburgh1 review
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Staff were very knowledgeable and attentive. I highly recommend this lovely restaurant.
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Alexander VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food presented in a great concept that encourages sharing. Most importantly, the food was very unique and presented in a great manner.
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The Black Grape is rated 4.8 stars by 515 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 15 times today

Experiences are available.

240 Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH8 8AB

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
The Royal Mile
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–11:30 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.theblackgrape.co.uk/
Phone number
0131 237 7419

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The Black Grape

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Chef's Menu

Raw

Natural Oyster

Steak Tartare£14.50

Cured Sea Trout£12.50

Snacks

Gordal Olives£5.00

Sourdough Focaccia£5.50

Haggis Sausage Roll£9.00

Small Plates

Whipped Feta£10.50

Hummus£10.50

Wild Mushroom Spring Roll£12.00

Truffled Lasagne Croquette£11.00

Glazed Halloumi£11.50

Meat & Game

Chicken Caesar Schnitzel£15.50

Rump Heart Steak£23.50

Roast Duck£21.50

Fish & Shells

Arbroath Smokie Arancini£14.50

Fried Coley£14.50

Seared Scallops£18.50

Sides

Rocket & Watercress Salad£5.00

Triple Cooked Chips£5.50

Baby Potatoes£5.50

Sprouting Broccoli,£8.50

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