The Black Grape

Name: The Black Grape
Address: 240 Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, United Kingdom, EH8 8AB
Telephone: 0131 237 7419
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (538)

£26 to £40

Tapas / Small Plates

240 Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH8 8AB

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

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

What 538 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
Great for fine wines
Edinburgh
Great for fine wines

Review summary

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The Black Grape in Edinburgh offers a memorable dining experience with "excellent and unusual food," a varied small plates menu, and a "very good wine list." Guests praise the "friendly and efficient" service and the "lovely atmosphere." It's a "must go back" spot with "amazing flavors" and "perfect portions for sharing."

538 Reviews

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Avnish
India2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service Tuesday evening. The cocktails at the bar and personalised recommendations were outstanding !
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Paul
Toronto / Ontario7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were a group of 5 - out to celebrate Pride. We all came away saying it was one of the best meals we had in a long time. Every dish that arrived was excellent, there really was no disappointments - except perhaps the potatoes arriving towards the end- when we were all full. Described as “small plates” 3 plates each was more than sufficient. Highlights for me - the scotch egg, oh and the ice cream The service was friendly and efficient, the serving team adding to the great evening. It’s not a large place, so it felt personal and the noise level low, so we were able to chat easily We’ve agreed it’s on our “must go back” list
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Peter
Sydney1 review
5.0
Dined on June 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
excellent and unusual food. Very good wine list. Great service.
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Brian
Tokyo Metropolitan Area1 review
4.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good quality food and great service. Would recommend
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Craig
Edinburgh/Midlothian5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service. It’s a lovely place to eat,and although a bit pricey, definitely worth a visit.
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Mark
Greater Boston17 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service were great! Highly recommend the duck and the wild mushroom spring roll!
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Nicky
Edinburgh/Midlothian5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second visit. Fabulous. Cocktails and food are excellent. Small plate menu is varied for all tastes. Triple cooked chips are the best!!!!
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Sophie
Angus/Fife1 review
5.0
Dined on June 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Black Grape is one of my favourite places in Edinburgh. The food is superb, perfect portions for sharing and amazing flavours. Love their wine lists with interesting options and the Staff are always incredibly helpful, and enthusiastic. Great location as well. I have coeliac disease, so am gluten free, and have been multiple times. Every time I am well taken care of and they are lovely enough to mark up a menu and chat you through options. They understand cross contamination and always make sure the food is safe. I've never had a bad reaction.
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Tami
Vancouver / British Columbia7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, especially the whipped feta, and excellent service.
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Sydney
New Orleans / Louisiana10 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my second time at the black grape and the food and service have been wonderful both times. Highly recommend
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The Black Grape is rated 4.8 stars by 538 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

240 Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH8 8AB

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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

The Black Grape

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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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