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The Olive Branch, Edinburgh,

The Olive Branch

4.5
4.5
1008 Reviews
£25 and under
Scottish

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for brunch
Located on the corner of Broughton Street and Broughton Place, on the edge of the New Town is the Olive Branch. With its large windows and relaxed atmosphere it’s the perfect place to enjoy great food as you watch Edinburgh go by.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Mediterranean, Global, International
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0131 557 8589
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Adam Young
  • Neighborhood
    New Town
  • Parking details
    On Broughton Place
  • Public transit
    10 minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station.Two minutes from York Place tram stop
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,008 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Neighborhood gem

  • Edinburgh

    Neighborhood gem

  • Edinburgh

    Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Olive Branch offers a delightful dining experience with "great food and customer service." Known for its "amazing full Scottish breakfast," this charming spot on Broughton Street boasts an "imaginative menu" and "excellent service." While some note areas for improvement, many appreciate the "friendly staff" and "lovely atmosphere."

1,008 Reviews
  1. Will

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a lovely place. Good food and wine, great service, lovely location. A really nice surprise as I was not at all sure what I had booked. A most enjoyable dinner.

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  2. Emmalee

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice food, friendly staff and lovely atmosphere

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  3. Steve

    Oxford

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    With so many other great spots to choose from, I wouldn’t go back here. Fairly uninspiring menu, poor quality of food and poor service.

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  4. Kirsty

    Edinburgh

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant. Great food and the staff are wonderful

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  5. Kate

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Sunday brunch before a film. Good choice of food, my friends were all pleased with their vegetarian or vegan breakfasts and I had the chefs salad, which was tasty, if perhaps a little over-dressed and with a generous portion of halloumi at extra cost.

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  6. karen

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved our experience at the Olive Branch , the food was wonderful and the staff were all amazing 🤩

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  7. Vikki

    London

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was amazing and the service from our two waiters exceptional. A lovely evening.

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  8. Morag

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant, friendly staff and delicious food .

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  9. David

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Interesting selection of food to suit many tastes. Service by attentive staff. Reasonably priced wines

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  10. Roisin

    London

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 31, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The food and also the staff were lovely. However the staff openly allowed a customer to vape inside. I don't think this is appropriate and would make me think twice about going there again.

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FAQs

The Olive Branch does offer delivery in partnership with Deliveroo.

The Olive Branch is rated 4.5 stars by 1008 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Olive Branch

91 Broughton Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3RX

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    New Town
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Mediterranean, Global, International
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    On Broughton Place
  • Public transit
    10 minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station.Two minutes from York Place tram stop
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Adam Young
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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