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Monboddo

3.8 (15)
£25 and under
British
34 Bread Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AF

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
  • Romantic
We have something for everyone. We're located on Bread Street, just off Lothian Road and a short stroll away from the Grassmarket. Our mission is to provide a relaxed environment for you to chill out during the day and socialise at night. Enjoy comforting food that's great for sharing together with a great selection of drinks. We combine the well-known & loved with the new & exciting.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 8:00 am–1:00 am Sun 8:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome groups and can reserve an area for up to 100 people free of charge. Arrival drink packages and catering options available. Please note that when reserving an area for a group, this is not a private space and the bar remains open to other guests.
  • Neighborhood
    Old Town
  • Parking details
    There is on-street parking available after 7pm without charge. However both Riego Street and Castle Terrace Parking are within a 3 minute walk from the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    2 minute walk from West Approach Road Bus Stop (Stop XG)
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 15 people are saying

Monboddo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.8
3.8 based on all time ratings
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.6Service
  • 3.5Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

15 Reviews
  1. JulieR

    Edinburgh/Midlothian5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 15, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Another nice meal. It was quiet for a Saturday afternoon but that was quite nice as we had a good chat. The food was good and so was the wine. It is a bit more relaxing than eating in the main hotel restaurant but offers many of the same food items on the menu.

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  2. reviewer2018

    Austria1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 15, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I visited on Wednesday morning for a quick coffee and breakfast before a very full day of work. The atmosphere was quiet and relaxing and our waitress was so accommodating and friendly. The food wasn't especially exciting - but I only had scrambled eggs on toast so that might be why. Thanks.

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  3. Madlydevinebuss13

    London8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on August 5, 2018

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We went specially for brunch as seen on the open table app but if was not available and had not been at the advertised time or with the advertised menu apparently for months So although the serving staff asked the chef to accommodate us they refused So my son had fish and chips for breakfast and I had a very small - 3 egg omelette- so disappointing

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  4. KarynB

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 3, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I booked Monboddo for a birthday treat for 2 friends and we had a great experience. The afternoon tea is delicious and fresh and there was plenty of tea and coffee on offer alongside it. They brought out a little plate with happy birthday written on it in chocolate for the 2 of them which was a nice touch. Service was prompt, efficient and friendly. Have been before and would go again.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    1.0

    Dined on January 25, 2018

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    We visited for the scheduled Jazz night which was cancelled an hour after our arrival. Staff only advised after we'd ordered so were stuff unable to leave with no other customers or atmosphere. Very disappointing.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    3.0

    Dined on January 10, 2018

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    When the food cane it was good. On arrival, though, no one knew anything about us or our booking - or even the afternoon tea option - despite the fact that we were the only customers at that stage. I was sent to the main restaurant and then had to come back. At least, as the staff were busy chatting amongst themselves we were left in peace.

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  7. Sands42

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 11, 2017

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent customer service and lovely afternoon tea

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  8. uneekseek

    New York City42 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 19, 2017

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The "crudites to share" was a hit - the hummus with unidentified seed-like topping in the pot was delicious! I ordered the veggie burger which was fresh and moist. We had 6 people in our party. The ambiance was great and we were surprised to see that we had a great view of fireworks over the castle from where we were sitting. The only real downside was the meal took longer than we had hoped and we had to hurry to catch the show afterward.

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  9. Gillian1

    Edinburgh/Midlothian7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 28, 2017

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was average, the dessert of chocolate brownie was dreadful, very dry and tasteless. When it was quiet at the start of the meal the service was fine but it was non existent once the bar got busy. I had to get up and ask for things 3 times. Wouldn't go back for a meal but nice place for a drink.

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  10. Edinpomme VIP

    London202 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on November 22, 2016

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Stuck in a previous era- menu badly needs updating & could do with some healthy options. At least the staff are nice!

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FAQs

Monboddo is rated 3.8 stars by 15 OpenTable diners.

  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. Edinburgh/Midlothian
  4. Edinburgh
  5. Old Town

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Google Map for Monboddo

34 Bread Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AF

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Old Town
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 8:00 am–1:00 am Sun 8:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is on-street parking available after 7pm without charge. However both Riego Street and Castle Terrace Parking are within a 3 minute walk from the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    2 minute walk from West Approach Road Bus Stop (Stop XG)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, High Tea, Late Night, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome groups and can reserve an area for up to 100 people free of charge. Arrival drink packages and catering options available. Please note that when reserving an area for a group, this is not a private space and the bar remains open to other guests.
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