I never go to the witchery on my own but I am invited about once a year. I went just last month and the service was appauling! The waiters seem like someone that would be working at an american chain, the sort that come to your table and say "hello, my name is stephanie and I will be your server tonight". I had not noticed this in the ...

Its one restaurant where the ambience surpasses the overall dining experience.
It is indeed aptly named,"Witchery" since a few feet away is the location where medieval witches routinely met their demise.
A plaque near Castle Rock esplanade gives the morbid details.
Be sure to view the restaurant from the second fl. loft. Pricey!

Settle in here after the fantastic Ghost Tour. Be sure to be seated in the garden area below. The upper floor lacks the charm of the downstairs area. Couldn't be in a better location in the evening as you walk (down hill) to the cemetary or your hotel.

For a romantic dinner in Edinburgh, you cannot beat the Witchery. The food is wonderful, and the staff is very gracious. The food will speak for itself. The only down side may come when you see the bill (and if you're from the state's convert the exchange rate). Even so, the meal was worth every penny (pence). I am looking forward to the chance to return.

When in any city with ancient history, you must go to the historical spots themselves.
This intimate restaurant, tucked away in the cellar of an inconspicuous building, was actually where the "witches" used to congregate to plan against the Castle just up the hill from them. The city was at a time when they were burning those they ...

Amazing setting & ambience, sadly let down bygrossly overpriced for mediocre food - lukewarm Red Mullet on Riz Noir on a cool dirty plate at £16.95, mean serving of 3 small slices of cheese & 4 Hovis digestives at £6.75 and the slowest service(?) imaginable in overcrowded surroundings - this place needs to sort itself out or lose its ...

DISLIKES
- Having our pre-meal drinks orders taken, then nothing arriving.
- The wrong type of water arriving.
- Taking ages to take both wine and food orders
- Having desserts order taken by waitress, then being told there wasn't enough time for us to eat them as the table had to be back by a certain time!
- Being told we had to go as ...

Perfect place to take someone for a special date. It's quite up-market so don't try sneaking in in jeans and trainers, but the food is gorgeous, and the surroundings, with a gothic taste and a love of candles, is very romantic. If you want something special, it's definitely a place to check out, but be sure to book in advance as it can be popular.

We were very disappointed with the service - we were basically forgotten by our waitress. Drinks were slow. I had to ask for the bread, after seeing 3 other couples that had arrived well after us, were served theirs. Some might say the monkfish main dish was subtle in flavour, I would say bland. The other thing that I hate in a restaurant is ...