Used an ItIsOn voucher for 3 course lunch with cocktails - brilliant - had a lovely window table, great service and never once did we feel it was not a full service experience which can sometimes happen with voucher deals. Choice was excellent for us, meals superbly cooked, not rushed at all and 3 courses, cocktails and coffees made for a fantastic lunch experience - highly recommended.
Every year Harvey Nichols Forth Floor restaurant and brasserie host a special ‘winter feasts’ menu in January. They offer three courses and a cocktail for £20 in the brasserie, and the same for £30 in the restaurant. Last year I visited the restaurant, and while I liked the food I wasn’t convinced it was worth the extra £10 to sit in more or less the same dining area. So this year I went back to try the brasserie.
Harvey Nichols isn’t somewhere I’d normally be spotted due to my lack of piles of gold, but when I saw their restaurant, which I’ve heard great things about, had an offer during January, I had to take advantage. We arrived early so decided to sample the cocktail menu at the bar. At £8.50, it was possibly one of the most expensive drinks I’ve bought in Edinburgh, but being Harvey Nics you have to expect to pay for the luxury. Unfortunately, I chose a drink that I did not like at all, so it did turn out to be a bit of a painful purchase!!
Wow fantastic food with a fantastic view of the city. Reccomend a window seat ! Take your wallet though it's expensive but I think worth it
Fantastic view of city. Recommend evening service. It is expensive but well worth it!
Although the Forth restaurant is in fact located on the fourth floor of Harvey Nichols, the spectacular views from the bar area look out over the Forth Estuary and Kingdom of Fife, framing one of the most iconic views in Scotland – see what they did there? Rather clever (I thought). The view was stunning and a trip to HN would be worth it for that alone. Sadly, I couldn’t get a picture of this view as there were occupied bar stools along the length of the window.
This was probably one of the longest dinners I've ever had: starting at 7:30pm and ending at 11:30pm...for me it was perfect.
This review appears in the April 2012 edition of Bite Magazine . In what seems like the blink of an eye, Harvey Nichols are gearing up to celebrate their first decade in Edinburgh. The Forth Floor brasserie and restaurant, with spectacular skyline views and contemporary design, have stayed atop many a 'destination' dining guide since 2002. The city's restaurant scene has changed markedly, yet Executive Chef Stuart Muir remains at the helm, consistently and confidently presenting the best of Scottish and British produce. Gourmet Mamma and I went along to see the newly refurbished restaurant, and as we were in celebratory mood, the Tasting Menu seemed only right. A six course feast, it was a showcase of the finest ingredients, oh-so elegantly presented. Dish one was North Sea mackerel with jamón Iberico , almond cream, anchovies and preserved lemon. The dish captured those classic Spanish tapas flavours, the ultimate umami appetiser with the pan-seared plump oily mackerel, salty anchovy
I've just had a lovely wee afternoon tea here with my mum before I head off on an traveling adventure. It was a busy day but we were seated quickly, served politely with water, a pot of tea and some delicious scones!!
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Great food, lovely view off the balcony, friendly and fast service..
I have ate at Forth Floor brasserie many times and have always loved it. My all time favorite remains the Cream of Mushroom Soup, Gnocchi, Mussels, Fish cake, Salmon, Carrot cake and the Awesome Sticky toffee pudding..
I have worked here for 5 months and have seen how hard the chefs work to come up with new variety in the menu. I don't drink but I have heard that they make some amazing Cocktails and Mocktails.
Also, I would highly recommend to have breakfast at this place, u will love every bit of it. The Homemade Fruit Scones and muffins are mind blowing. I loved loved loved the Sticky Toffee Pudding here.
Food: 5/5
Service: 4/5
Ambiance: 4/5
Value for Money: 5/5
Love the view and food. Staff are friendly. It’s just it’s take time to serve the food. We ordered their summer menu, £30 for 3 courses plus a glass of Pelorus wine. Recommend to dine at their terrace. We had a lovely evening/dinner by looking at the sunset.
We have dined here twice in recent weeks, and on both occasions I found the service professional, attentive and generally to a high standard. The bar area has a great atmosphere and knowledgeable staff, my Vespar was fantastic. The views from the restaurant are outstanding and the seating comfortable. The soup was delicious and both the lamb dish and cod were cooked to perfection. It was also refreshing to have white wine served at the correct temperature.
Always go there for afternoon tea, great options, good price, unlimited tea or coffee. They were very helpful in meeting our dietary requirements, and were quick to make adjustments
Great food and and amazing terrace. The summer menu was delicious. The prices are high as expected, for example I wouldn't pay £15 for an aubergine salad but the 3 course summer menu for £28 including cocktails is well priced considering the location and quality. The staff was well paced and things arrived on time. I'm giving 4 stars because the seats outside were uncomfortable. They are wooden small seats with very little back support. Overall, it is a nice location with good food. I would recommend the terrace on a rare sunny day!
Beautiful place to relax mid shop, particularly on a beautiful day
Great place to eat and drink. The cocktails here are expertly made and taste amazing. Great outdoor area to sit and watch the world go by on the street below. The bar staff were polite, prompt and well presented. The prices were on par with similar establishments in the area. To get to the bar, walk through the front door and onto the escalators then up to the top floor. Toilets are available for patrons of the bar, dining area and store. To guarantee a seat it's better to book ahead.
Visited here a few days ago and was pleasantly surprised. 3 course set menu with a cocktail £28. Fantastic value and the food was superb. Cocktails were some of the best we've had in a long time. The picture of the pork belly main dish doesn't do it justice, it was wonderful. Great views across Edinburgh too if the weather is nice. Give it a try, for those prices, you've nothing to lose.
The place is amazing, the food is good, a bit expansive tho
First time back in a while and had a lovely time for lunch. Nice buzz on a Friday lunchtime. Can highly recommend the Thai fish cakes.
Called in for a browse around the clothing on a day trip into Edinburgh and decided to have a cuppa and a cake.
Friendly professional staff serving a good choice of teas, coffees and one of the best carrot cakes we have eaten all at surprisingly affordable prices.😁
Lovely ambience and great views over the Edinburgh city skyline......well worth a visit.
Afternoon tea was lovely. Selection of savoury and sweet food was delicious and something a bit different from sandwiches. Unlimited teas and coffees. Service was outstanding, very professional and attentive. Views from the rooftop are of course a huge plus for this venue too.
Super nice view and great drinks selection
We wanted to take time to thank the staff and manager of Harvey Nichols Fourth Floor bar and restaurant for a fabulous evening last night. We had just been out at another establishment on The Mound and received foul food and service. Therefore, the service we received was a breath of fresh air by comparison. Equally, we enjoyed a table with a spectacular view of St Andrews square along with deliciously fresh food, superior quality wine and elegant cocktails.
It has been a few years since we visited this gem of a bar but will be back soon. Highly recommend.
Highly recommend a visit for lunch, very tasty fresh, elegant food. Service was quick, attentive and very friendly. Must visit for the view over Andrew square if visiting Edinburgh for a few days. Great also as a brunch place with excellent drink options.
The Forth Floor is a delight in the afternoon/early evening around sunset. It has a balcony and great views overlooking St. Andrews Square, and down towards the coast at New Haven. There is a great selection of cocktails and fizz, though prices, as one might expect, can be quite high. Worth a visit for sure.
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