The Potting Shed in Edinburgh

We had our 20.30 reservation on Hogmanay cancelled less than an hour before our booking. I understand this was unavoidable but they state the reservation can be rescheduled or cancelled up until 3 days before the time of the reservation. Assuming this means they would have kept our 50% deposit as their site states no refunds are possible, I'm surprised we have not been offered any kind of compensation - we were not even offered any ideas on where else in the city might be able to go instead. Luckily we're locals so it didn't take us long to find a replacement restaurant but had we not been, or had this been any other year, we would have been left with nothing. I feel lucky that my partner and I are able to save up to treat ourselves to things like this, it feels like a very first world problem to complain about, but I'm surprised that the experience of the individual customer isn't of any concern to them when they are happy insuring themselves against cancellation.Edit: Sorry for not being clear, I know we're getting our deposit back. But had we cancelled on them they would have compensation for that, however we get nothing when they cancel on us.

Amazing tasting experience. Presented beautifully, producing flavours you would not think to try at home. Perfect portion sizes and a unique personal dining experience with superb service from all the team. A decent wine list. I would definitely recommend. Anyone put off by set menus, that’s what a tasting experience is about, the opportunity to try things you wouldn’t ordinarily chose.

Would leave fewer stars if possible. Cancelled our reservation. With thirty minutes notice. On New Year's Eve. While we were on our honeymoon. Apparently we'll get our deposit back at some point... Genuinely unbelievable that a restaurant thinks it can behave like this.

Such an incredible meal here today, highly recommended. The service was so friendly and welcoming. The food was such a gloriously crafted paring of flavours. Each dish was truly a delight. Because of the small number of tables, I'd strongly suggest making a reservation a little in advance. Perfect date night.

Fresh, seasonal food in a relaxed, rustic setting. But we were left underwhelmed by the experience.For evening bookings, the only offering is a set tasting menu, consisting of local produce. These dishes are good quality but a little uninspired and are neither bursting with flavour or wildly adventurous. The ingredients are generally humble and inexpensive and there is little experimentation as implied by a tasting menu. This puts it at odds with the pricing which won't leave you with any change from £100 per person, assuming you stick to the essentials.The atmosphere has clearly suffered as a result of dining restrictions, imposed on the restaurant, which removes the communal dining feel. And whilst it's not pretentious, the food and drink does not do enough to elevate it to a level worthy of the price tag.If value doesn't factor into your decision making, you'll most likely have an enjoyable time here. But if you are visiting for a special occasion or rare treat, you might leave disappointed.

This felt like a restaurant designed for me so my review my be biased.The food to begin with was all incredible, a nice blend of sweet autumnal flavours peaking with a deliciously moreish dessert of Poached Pear, financier and whey ice cream with rosemary caramel. Plus the petit fours were incredible, chocolate truffles are without equal.The atmosphere was, for me, what really blew me away with this restaurant. It was like being invited to a friend's house for some great food. The service was excellent and very friendly, the waitresses both had a fantastic knowledge of the food and were passionate about the dishes. The music throughout was a blend of 70s/80s pop/rock which felt hand picked for me. With a vinyl player adding to the atmosphere. Extremely cosy, and effortlessly cool.This is a must visit restaurant whilst in Edinburgh and well worth the money. You'll be sure to have a fantastic time and within a few minutes walk from Carlton Hill definitely a good day combination.

Personally found the menu paced too quickly with food arriving too fast. Shared plates are fine but maybe a little too delicate to pass around a table.Don’t believe the price is correct for the quality of the food - ingredients are fantastic but not really elevated beyond their natural freshness. You’re effectively paying for them to tend a small garden.Wine list is overpriced for the quality, and the service charge feels a bit like a slap in the face when a dinner table for two will run you at £200+This is also the only tasting menu I’ve had where I was still hungry at the end.If you are in town and looking for something a bit different then it’s an interesting menu, but don’t go out of your way to visit.

Delicious autumn menu, but had we known in advance it would be a single tasting menu at £75 per person (starters are shared and then they bring your on tiny plates), we would not have booked. They are very strict with bookings and take a £10 pound deposit per person so we went as a special street for our birthdays. There was no special attention for a birthday as you might expect, even though we told them when we arrived this was our special day. The food itself is delicious and well presented, and the service is good. However there are some little things that make you regret the price and that are not up to the gastronomical feel, like cracked plates, crockery not being changed between fish and meat, and just layer straight on a wooden table without placemats or cloth. There was no spoon to serve the shared starters. Again, great food, but there are places in Edinburgh in the same spirit that are warmer and have spotless service, with a la carte options for those of us who can't really afford a tasting menu.

Had a wonderful dinner here last night.It was good, well presented, delicious food.The service was good, we missed the names of some of the dishes, but that was fine as we always had the menu to refer to on the table.I would recommend going for an early reservation (we sat down at 17.30 and finished at 19.30). The cottage is then a little quieter when you are seated and everything feels more relaxed.

This place was really great. Reasonably priced tasting menu in a cosy less than 20 covers converted bungalow. Excellent flavours in the dishes using something from the garden in each one. Really impressed and lovely wait staff too. Worth trying for a table or coming early or late. Very much recommended. Wine list uninspiring hence the 4 stars instead of 5. Wish places like this would spend more time curating their wine offerings.