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Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 3060 reviews

What Sophia Saunders doesn't like about Iris Edinburgh:
The Hogmanay party itself was kinda ****—wet, ridiculously cold to the point that I couldn't feel my toes, and packed full of drunk, hair-pulling vagabonds, half of whom were probably Australian. While I accept that this is many people's idea of a good time, these teetotalers didn't enjoy it. We were having such a miserable time of it that we headed back to our hotel room before midnight. The photo above was taken th... View all feedback. What ElaineW likes about Iris Edinburgh:
We booked for an Anniversary lunch and visit to Christmas markets. I had the lemon sole with smoked salmon, it was beautifully cooked and the sauce was delicious. Portions were good and we were certainly well fed! Would definitely recommend Iris for a place to meet friends for a quiet meal away from the busyness of the Christmas shoppers. Staff were pleasant and cheerful. Will definitely be back. View all feedback.

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4.4 ★ from 48 reviews
Kirsty
07.02.2021 - 08:11

Outstanding meal We caught last table without reservationThe lamb with haggis in puff pastry was superb As was the duck.

Quentin
14.06.2020 - 02:16

Decent little restaurant with 2 course lunch £14.95 3 course £17.95.

Steffi
09.11.2017 - 08:27

Went here with a large group of friends on a Friday evening.

Nathan
02.02.2022 - 15:10

What a lovely menu. Fancied every starter and every main course. Settled for the mussels then the lamb loin with haggis. Great choice. Lovely service as well.

Max
02.02.2022 - 15:10

Superior services and good foods. If you are lucky, you can just park the car outside the restaurant Relaxed atmosphere where you can easily enjoy for a hours d...

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Iris restaurant in Edinburgh has received a mix of reviews from satisfied customers. Some diners praised the friendly staff, delicious food, and convenient location, while others were disappointed with long wait times and issues with service. Overall, Iris seems to offer a great dining experience with a well-composed menu and excellent food quality. Customers recommend it for special occasions or quiet meals away from the city buzz. Despite some minor setbacks, many guests express their intention to return to Iris for another enjoyable meal.

Yelp
4.0 ★ from 18 reviews
Jeannie
08.09.2024 - 06:22

A very happy accidental find. My family and I were trying to find a restaurant for dinner and this was our third attempt without a reservation. (We are tourists...

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Jurgen
08.09.2024 - 06:22

Superb, always consistent great food! I recommend the duck and the calamari! One of my favourite places in the city!!

Alice
08.09.2024 - 06:22

When it opened I was hard pushed to go anywhere else for dinner. The food was great and fresh. I was in love with the scallops and fried prawns and everything o...

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Lauren
08.09.2024 - 06:22

Iris is the latest addition to the Thistle Street restaurant scene. Situated on Thistle Street, Iris is right in the centre of the New Town area of Edinburgh an...

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Fiona
08.09.2024 - 06:22

It 's true that Edinburgh has more than its fair share of 'modern european ' eateries. And there 's no denying that this is yet another one to add to the list....

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Opentable
4.5 ★ from 717 reviews
SandyF
16.09.2023 - 04:15

I had a great experience at the Iris restaurant. The food and wine were both excellent, and the service was top-notch. My only minor complaint was being seated...

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Carolyn
16.09.2023 - 04:15

I visited Iris with my family Mother Sister and Brother in Law. Staff were friendly and we were seated straight away even though we were early. Nice quiet atmos...

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Annett
16.09.2023 - 04:15

It's my first time visiting this restaurant in about five years and I believe it's even better than before.

ElaineW
16.09.2023 - 04:15

We booked for an Anniversary lunch and visit to Christmas markets. I had the lemon sole with smoked salmon, it was beautifully cooked and the sauce was deliciou...

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EvelynR
16.09.2023 - 04:15

I haven't had lunch at this restaurant in a while, and it was just as good as I remembered.

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Google
4.5 ★ from 185 reviews
Zomato
3.9 ★ from 24 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
4.5 ★ from 1637 reviews
Int Restaurants
4.7 ★ from 406 reviews

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