Innis Gunn Original
New Chapter

New Chapter

18 Eyre Place Edinburgh, EH3 5EP, United Kingdom

Steak • British • Scottish • Desserts


"new kapitel has caught my attention after I was on top ten on trip advisor only months after the opening in the oktober last year. that and the fact that it is open for my early january birthday, made it the perfect place to celebrate to become a little older. I was with the man and his family. the man is quite used to my taste and good to the kind of kitchen that would appeal to me for a special occasion; his family not so much and I was filled with shame as his mother scornful went through the menu trying to find something she would enjoy. I've eaten with the family of the man, and I know they enjoy eating, so I think it's a failure of the menu that it is not accessible. the benming always blooming and garnish can appeal to some, but for others it is overcomplicated and it is necessary to find a balance between the two. we start with the starters and I go for venison sour wort pithvier. the venison was underheated and incredibly dry, to the happiness the sourded a little moisturizing and so saved the whole dish, but the aromen were quite not clear, except the garnitur of plastered mushrooms I thoroughly enjoyed. for the largest part we chose a fish dish for our main,- sea trout, smoked muddles, petersilien and coast herbs. where the starter fell, the main recording is getting back. the dish is rich and creamy, and each element adds the complexity of the taste as a whole, without disturbing. the concept is now an old one, and it would be deceptive if it had not worked, as it would essentially pay with this place. I enjoyed my meal in new chapter, although I do not agree with it is stellar status under the hierarchy of edinburgh eateries. it is top ten position is just a flash in the pan of hot popularity, and in time it will be plated in the upper half of the middle stage where it belongs. and that is where it belongs, the dishes can be plated with a michelin star in understood, and the venue and the supporting media has the clean lines and empty slate look of fine but eat the team has a long gone to go if that is their real aim. at the end, although it was a beautiful meal, and cheap (at the moment I would not be surprised to see their prices slowly rise) and the man’s mother found something they enjoyed and that is the most important."

Church Bar & Restaurant

Church Bar & Restaurant

Northampton, 67-83 Bridge St, NN1 1PD, United Kingdom

Pubs • Fish • Meat • Steak


"Tonight my husband and I came to the restaurant for a meal. It’s our 10th Wedding Anniversary and my husband had booked a table with yourselves as over the years we have had lovely meals at the restaurantUnfortunately tonight wasn’t such an experience. I don’t usually write emails but out of pure annoyance and frustration I find myself writing this one. The whole experience from us arriving to us leaving was one of great disappointment. There was a larger group of diners on the mezzanine floor, we were told by our waitress once seated she would be back in 2 or 3 minutes to take out drinks order, this was way more as she then helped serve mains to the group booking.Our menus were different when we opened them, my husbands had no starters page, we had to ask for a correct menu, once Katie came back she then took our meal choices and drinks order. My husband ordered a Budweiser to which we were told she wasn’t sure if they sold Bud and she would find out. I ordered a Mojito. We were informed there was no Bacardi so I couldn’t have my drink, I chose a processco, the drinks took about 10 minutes to arrive, however when they did, there was a mojito as turns out you did have barcardiOur antipasta was served and before we’d finished and it could clearly be seen we weren’t, we were asked if we had finished. I replied no and waitress went off, we’d hardly finished our mouthfuls and again she was over asking if we’d finished. Plates were cleared and our mains turned up shortly after. Mains were sea bass and pulledPork with a side order of sautéed veg. We were disappointed by the meals but neither of us said to each other at the time as we were trying to make the most of the evening even though we were already disappointed by being left and then rushed to eat our antipasta. Our meals had clearly sat under heat lamps/ or a hot plate as we hadn’t finished quick enough with the antipasta as the skin on the sea bass had burn marks from Heat lamps, the mash was stodgy and the peas were burnt.My husband later told me the pork ball was all soggy as had been sat on the jus that was on the plate. Both meals were bland and lacked seasoning and certainly wasn’t up the standard we expected. When this was cleared away, we were asked if we wanted desserts, when we replied no, we were told ok I’ll bring the bill!!! When the bill came and the card machine was brought over, we were run asked if we wanted to tip!!!!! Surely that is not something you should be asking in such an abrupt manner???????????from arriving to leaving was roughly a hour, at no point was this a relaxing celebration meal, it was rushed, we were made to feel an inconvenience and had ruined our evening. my husband and I had both kept quiet at our disappointment as not to ruin the evening for each other, however I was upset when got outside and I nearly came back in to talk to the management. My husband told me to leave it but I’ve come home and decided I wanted to let you know how poor of an experience you delivered tonight as would hate other diners to have to have the same and also a thanks for running what was meant to be a celebration meal/evening"

House Of Gods

House Of Gods

233 Cowgate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Full • Wine • Bars • Drinks


"I booked expecting quite high-end style/experience (I was thinking The Campbell NYC) but it was rather different. We arrived having booked a table, and were seated outside in a tent around a small table on astroturf next to a road, (surrounded by a few tables of dirty glasses). I was expecting a seat inside as nothing indicated otherwise when booked, so i 'd advising calling. Our server was v.friendly. Another taller server approached us after we’d been seated and made a smart comment about a box I had just put on the floor 'you can 't eat here’ she said, as if I was getting out a knife and fork! It was cold outside (they do have heaters) so I asked for a seat inside as when I went to the bathroom I noticed over six free tables, (FYI this is a hotel and the bar is a reception area so people sit with shopping bags/cases waiting to check in). When they did seat us inside (reluctantly) after requesting we wait outside whilst they checked, they proceeded to sit us in a corner next to the service counter looking behind the bar and right next to another couple when plenty of other seats were free, with only one table taken inside during our stay. At this point I was ready to go as clearly they didn’t want us there, it was sad as I was celebrating my birthday as I mentioned on my reservation. We were ready to settle down and drink a lot of cocktails that afternoon (the one I got wasn 't to my taste but 10/10 for using vegan egg) but it wasn’t to be and on reflection if I’d had checked their Instagram page I’d have avoided. Fortunately we had a reservation at The Dome and had a lovely time that evening. In terms of the clientele checking in, we did realise it wasn’t our vibe, it was kind of like Gucci belt/TOWIE place, we were casual but had just come from The Ivy where we had no issues but felt unwanted here. People appeared to be profiled as to who got a seat inside and who didn’t. This may be the perect place for you but don 't think overall we were a good match!"