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Tower Restaurant


3.5 of 5 stars 66 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Scottish
  • Price range: £25-37 ($40-$60)
Hours:
Sun - Sat 17:00 - 4:00

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2 of 5 stars
Glasgow
15 Dec 2009

We were sorely disappointed in the meal. It was overpriced, tiny portions and generally tasteless. The atmosphere was dire. The only positive aspect was that the waitress was friendly and helpful. more

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1 of 5 stars
dorset
12 Oct 2009

Our meal at the tower was supposed to be the highlight of our trip to Edinburgh in Sept 09. That could not be further from the truth. I had the set menu and all I can say is that I could have done better myself in half the time. Miserly proportions and boring food was the order of the day!!... more

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2 of 5 stars
cumbria
4 Oct 2009

Looking at the web site I was really looking forward to this restaurant. It was border line too expensive but I thought it would top the weekend off. What a let down.................really disappointed, firstly me and my wife was sat next to a really loud American who thought he was 'Lloyd Grossman' who droned on about the smell of a... more

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5 of 5 stars
London
2 Oct 2009

The service was great, food amazing and a really unusual location. I would never think of going to a museum for a 'special' meal usually. On a very wet day in August during the Edinburgh Festival my partner and I had the most wonderful meal at the Tower. The food was faultless and the wine list substantial. We had the... more

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4 of 5 stars
edinburgh
24 Sep 2009

Food good,great views ask for table with view of Edinburgh castle.Good wine list and attentive service.There is a nice lunch option available.Great place to visit if on holiday in Edinburgh. more

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1 of 5 stars
Yorkshire
23 Aug 2009

We were staying in Edinburgh for the Fringe and my partner had pre-booked a table at the Tower Restaurant, on 18 August, as a birthday treat for me. Unfortunately, our meal was absolutely awful. Every course was poorly presented, totally lacking taste, and very dull. The restaurant was chilly and had no atmosphere. The waiters spent most of their time... more

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5 of 5 stars
london england
18 Aug 2009

We went to the Tower last night during our stay for the festival. I admit after reading some of these earlier reviews I wondered whether we should go. I decided in the end most of the negative reviews I read usually have some whiney undertone to them, and so you can usually discount most of them. From the time we... more

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5 of 5 stars
London, United Kingdom
1 Jul 2009

My husband and I went for lunch at The Tower restaurant for our anniversary and it was amazing. The food was fantastic and cooked to perfection and we have eaten in some top restaurants so we have compared to it some of the best. The staff were so friendly but not over the top and bothering us. We will go... more

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3 of 5 stars
Edinburgh
28 Jun 2009

I was so looking forward to eating at the Tower, but was left very disappointed. The starters of pate were OK, but unfortunately we had to wait to the last mouthfuls to enjoy our wine. The lamb was great but it comes at a price. The cheeseboard was awful - straight out of the fridge. We complained and was told... more

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4 of 5 stars
Columbia, SC
18 Jun 2009
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We enjoyed our lunch and the beautiful views of the Castle. Though nothing out of the ordinary, my Eggs Benedict was superb! It was refreshing to have 2 perfectly poached eggs after being served "powdered" scrambled eggs for breakfast each morning by our hotel. The staff was very friendly and the service was quick and impeccable. My water glass never... more

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Tower Restaurant Address

Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh EH1 1JF, Scotland
Tel: +44 1312253003
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.