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Rhubarb - The Restaurant at Prestonfield


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#52 of 623 restaurants in Edinburgh
  • Cuisines: Seafood, Scottish, British
  • Price range*: £22-31 ($35-$50)
Traveller Description:
Minimalists and speed-eaters, avert your eyes. Rhubarb has arrived in all its opulent, theatrical, lingering glory. Set in twenty acres of gorgeous... more » Minimalists and speed-eaters, avert your eyes. Rhubarb has arrived in all its opulent, theatrical, lingering glory. Set in twenty acres of gorgeous parkland yet a short drive from the Royal Mile, Rhubarb and its hotel home, Prestonfield, are the creation of James Thomson, who bought you the Witchery and Tower restaurants. A black-kilted porter escorts you to Rhubarb's two oval Regency dining rooms decorated in mad baroque splendour, with giant chandeliers, silk wall coverings, and ancestral portraits. The menu, created by chef John McMahon, uses classic techniques and modern inspiration to transform ingredients sourced from small artisan suppliers into sublime grub. Try starter of Gewurztraminer poached foie gras au tronchon with pickled cherries, main course of breast of Loue chicken on tarragon risotto, and top it with the signature assiette of rhubarb desserts. There are more than five hundred wines to choose from, and more than one hundred malts. Linger after your meal in the Leather or Tapestry room and let your senses swoon. « less
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5 of 5 stars
Amsterdam
7 Jun 2009

The restaurant is part of the hotel Prestonfield. It is situated outside the centre of Edinburgh. We walked from Highstreet to Prestonfield ca. 25 minutes. We arrived a bit too early and took the chance to play a round of Croquet in the nice garden. Later we went to the whiskey room for an aperetive. The hotel is surrounded by... more

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5 of 5 stars
edinburgh
22 Jan 2009

I took my girlfriend to Rhubarb for her birthday surprise. I have been several times over the years and always found the service and food exceptional. This occasion was no different. We perused the menu over a glass of champagne infront of a log fire in one of the ante rooms before being taken to the main dining room. The... more

23 Dec 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

extraordinary place and fantastic memories. What else to add?! more

1 Dec 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We ate here on a friday night that was busy but not packed.The decor is fabulously over the top and the service from the waiting staff excellent.The food was however a disapointment.Both of us had fish mains and both dishes were overcooked.Overall an interesting experience but won't rush back. more

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3 of 5 stars
Glasgow, UK
19 Nov 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We were given a voucher for a meal for two at Rhubarb. On the plus side the voucher does what it says with no snidey supplements or extra charges. On the down side, had we not had the voucher I would have felt totally overcharged for a very average meal. Prestonfield is beautiful. The staff are attentive and clearly well... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
17 Nov 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

A superb location, very romantic with excellent food. Well worth a visit. more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
20 Jul 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I used to think this place was amazing but recent experience it has gone down in my opinion. Bad service had to wait 2 hours before eating. arrived 8pm no food until 10pm by the time my main came I wanted to go to bed I was that tired! Overpriced for the amount of food that was delivered on your... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
1 May 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

This is a wonderful restaurant. Every detail is perfect from the minute you arrive until the minute you leave. The food,wine,service and ambience are first class. The location is superb as is the decor.A great place for a special occasion or to spoil/impress friends. more

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Rhubarb - The Restaurant at Prestonfield Address

Prestonfield | Priestfield Road, Edinburgh EH16 5UT, Scotland
Tel: +44 (0)131 225 1333
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.