Merienda in Edinburgh

Bad service, I would not recommend people to go to that restaurant. The manager was rude towards us he was very unprofessional.

Situated in Stockbridge, Merienda is only a 10 minute walk away from the city centre.The restaurant is fairly small but is set up to allow more than enough space for social distancing. On top of this, the Merienda team have put a few extra precautions in place, all without impacting the dining experience! When we arrived at the restaurant we were encouraged to sanitize our hands, we had our temperature checked and we were asked to keep our face masks on whilst moving through the restaurant.Whether you're looking for a light meal or a full dining experience, the menu is served Mediterranean style with small plates based around 5 different sections; Merienda Staples, Fields and Gardens, Farms and Pastures, Rivers and Seas, and Sweetness. We decided to go for the full dining experience and ordered 6 plates each, plus a dessert to share.After grazing on so many delicious plates, it was difficult to choose a favourite, but if we had to pick 1, it would have to be the star of the show - the dessert - White chocolate & cranberry croissant butter pudding.Everything about the menu was incredibly fresh and it was interesting to know that all the ingredients are sourced locally throughout Scotland, served in their own style! The servers were extremely attentive and (personally for us) we enjoyed the pace in which all the dishes were served, as this allowed us to not rush our meal and appreciate the flavours the chef had put together for us.

A regular stop for us for celebrations. Truly amazing

Good experience. Great tasting food using local ingredients with a Mediterranean feel. All combines to make lovely looking dishes ranging from sea to land. Makes for a good range of small dishes.Recommend 5 dishes each leaving room for dessert - which was worth it!Restaurant itself is relaxed with good décor. Staff friendly and attentive.

I went to this lovely place with my boyfriend for dinner and we were not disappointed.We were greeted warmly by Emma( she was just wonderful) ,who guided us through the menù and wine.The food was spectacular, we had 4 courses each and certainly our best dining experience ever. Looking forward to back soon.

Amazing food the little restaurant and give some appreciation to the cooks because there is only two of them and still the dishes are done a couple of minutes

Really SpecialDined as a party of 6 for a night out with friends and we agreed Merienda is quite special. It is contemporary, informal and chic. We went for dealer's choice and sampled a lot of delicious dishes, it was one big tasting menu. The staff couldn't be more attentive. Will be booking a table for my next visit.

THIS IS A SMALL PLATES RESTAURANT.Wow, amazing. We had heard about this as one of the new “must try’s” in Edinburgh. An unusual, innovative menu, that teases and tantalises your tastebuds.As my partner put it-“I want to take the chef home and lock him in the kitchen”A MUST TRY

We enjoyed a wonderful night here. Food and wine of the very highest standard. We thought the staff were all amazing and took time to explain everything we had questions on. This is all about the experience clearly and we can't fault it. Can't wait to come back and try the menu next month.

Had lunch here recently as recommended by a girlfriend and went with no expectations. What a delight and a really special find. The plates were like a chocolate box of surprises and I selected three plates of crab and octopus, salmon and Waldorf salad. The presentation was exquisite and the taste was sublime. Quality ingredients over quantity and I suspect this little gem will not be kept secret for long.Bravo for setting up something unique. Highly recommend