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Profile - Merchants, Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Merchants

4.7
4.7
132 Reviews
£26 to £40
Scottish
17 Merchant Street, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH1 2QD

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Merchants serves Scottish cuisine in one of the most bustling areas of Edinburgh. Braised shin of beef, haggis and seared seabass are some of the dishes on an ever-changing menu, and the restaurant is happy to try and cater for any specific dietary requirements. Situated at 17 Merchant Street, Merchants Restaurant is proud to use fresh, locally sourced produce in its dishes. Historic Edinburgh Castle is a nine-minute journey on foot and Greyfriars Kirkyard a mere two minutes walk. Most importantly, we are dog friendly.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, British, European
  • Hours of operation
    Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • 3 for £30 Thursdays

    £30.00 per person

    Feb 26, 2025 - Apr 30, 2025
    Enjoy 3 courses from our a la carte menu for £30 or 2 courses for £25.
    3 for £30 Thursdays Photo

What 132 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Good for special occasions

  • Edinburgh

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Edinburgh

    Good for special occasions

  • Edinburgh

    Scottish

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Merchants in Edinburgh is a "hidden gem" offering "absolutely amazing" food, a "lovely atmosphere," and "exceptional service," with standout dishes like the haggis spring roll and venison. Staff, especially Logan, are praised for being attentive and friendly. The restaurant is "dog-friendly" and provides a "wonderful experience" worth returning for.
132 Reviews
  1. Cherie

    Edinburgh1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Had an enjoyable meal and Logan, our server, was very attentive. We chose restaurant as it offered 2 DF options (incl dessert). DF starters weren’t the most exciting (soup or salad) but at least there were 2. We would go again. Hubby (who’s not DF) enjoyed his haggis spring roll and venison haunch.

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  2. craig

    Worcestershire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The overall experience at merchants was 5 star. The food was delicious especially the hagis spring roll. The service was spot on Tucked away in a little corner of Edinburgh is this little gem. Well worth a visit if your looking for some fantastic food and drink.

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  3. Lauren

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely venue the staff make you feel so welcome it's like your a guest in their living room my dog Fergus was supplied with a water bowl and treats on arrival:) The haggis spring roll was amazing great balance of flavours the main course of venison was beautifully plated and perfectly cooked. had the chocolate cremeux to finish very tasty with crunchy honeycomb. Would highly recommend 10/10

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Kate

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing, the atmosphere, the food, the service. All incredible. Between the 3 of us we ordered 3 different starters, 3 different mains and 3 different dessert - all looked delicious and everyone at the table thoroughly enjoyed their good, empty plates all around. Highly recommend this hidden gem.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Alex

    Manchester2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing find. Everything about our visit here was perfect.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Logan is a top waiter, friendly, attentive and extremely knowledgeable.

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  7. Ian

    Birmingham3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service at a reasonable price for a major city centre. Would recommend.

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  8. Chris

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu was limited but that seems to have given the staff the right focus on the food they offered as it was absolutely amazing. The staff were very attentive too. Overall a great dining experience and will be rushing back the next time we’re in Edinburgh

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  9. Violette

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very well presented and each element was well prepared and delicious. Particularly enjoyed the cod and haggis spring rolls. The staff were really great, made sure to keep our water topped up, and enjoyed friendly chat with our waiter. Atmosphere was lovely, music not too loud, lights not too dim. Would really recommend!

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  10. fiona

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed a delicious dinner served by Loggan and Laura and cooked by Mark. An interesting well executed dinner, from a well chosen limited menu. Haggis spring roll followed by delicious beef loin medallion and shin pie Great wine selection too - an interesting Portugese red we look forward to returning to Edinburgh

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Merchants is rated 4.7 stars by 132 OpenTable diners.

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

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

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Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Merchants

17 Merchant Street, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH1 2QD

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Old Town
  • Hours of operation
    Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, British, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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