Afternoon Tea At One Square - Edinburgh

We received a gift of a meal at this restaurant. We began with appetizers like salmon with cucumber, among other dishes, and then we were served a three-layered dessert that was incredibly sweet. It was so generous that we still have some leftover sweets three days later! Everything was delicious, and the cost was worth it. I would definitely recommend this place!

The dining experience was quite enjoyable, but the service left much to be desired. It felt as though we were an afterthought for the staff. It was hard to get the server’s attention, and she seemed overwhelmed and a bit anxious. Additionally, I mistakenly received the wrong type of tea twice. Although they replaced it the first time, I didn’t have the heart to mention it again on the second occasion.

The food was delicious, and there was a great selection. The service was mostly excellent and friendly. Unfortunately, the sandwiches had been made in advance and were a bit dry. It would have been better if everyone had their own. There were only two cakes for three of us, which was a bit disappointing. It would have been nice if the drinks had been refilled more quickly.

Eating was cold and presentation was possibly bad due to a big weeding party present. we complained and one of the most important meal times was reduced by our bill. the service was very good.

As always at One Square, the service was exceptional. The staff manage the challenging trick of being both unobtrusive yet also always there when you need them. We really liked the selection of savouries quiche, scotch egg, etc which made a nice change from just sandwiches. The scones were lovely as was the selection of cakes. Endless refills of tea made for a perfect afternoon. Because you can book up till 5pm, it makes a great pre theatre choice for the Usher Hall.