Best Mushroom Risotto in Edinburgh

3 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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The Witchery By The Castle Restaurant
The Witchery By The Castle Restaurant
98/100 (12614 ratings)
Restaurants
Steakhouse
Scottish
Gluten Free Options
Grill
Scottish
Vegetarian Friendly
Grill
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Tartare
Salad
Haggis
Puddings
Crab
Cappuccino
Cake
Scallops
Caprese Salad
Smoked Salmon
seafood platter
Soup
Duck
Fresh Oysters
Wine
Oyster
Mushroom Risotto
Seafood chowder
Risotto
Venison Wellington
Beef Wellington
Salmon
Lamb Wellington
Duck breast
Torta
Venison
Foie Gras
Fish Pie
Halibut
Mushroom Lasagne
Tarte
Torte
Extensive Wine List
Haggis
Steak Tartare
Steak Tartare Burnt Onion Mayo & Hens’ Egg
Scallops with Rhubarb Jam
Beef
Witchery Pudding Selection
Lamb
Witchery Cheese Selection
Fish
Bisque
Lobster
Sit down
Grill
Steakhouse
Scottish
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
American Express
Full Bar
Mastercard
Free Wifi
Visa
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Playgrounds
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Fine Dining
"After eventually getting a table after booking in advance (Strongly Advised) we were astonished by how lovely the interior of the restaurant was! The..."
Mark Knight
"We just had the light lunch and Sophie was our server. Sophie is an absolute gem! We immensely enjoyed the entire experience. The food and ambiance..."
Tyler Colbourne (TeeJohnny)
"Service is friendly and professional. The food is exceptional. We ate in the original dining room, so cozy and the next day in the Secret Garden..."
Karen
"I went for lunch with a friend. Really good restaurant. Decor and ambiance is superb. Oysters and mushroom velouté were perfect.Venison and halibut..."
Lina Ma
"We didn't stay, but enjoyed an absolutely incredible meal in the garden terrace. The service was outstanding and the food was AMAZING! I also had a..."
Teri Humphrys
"Overall, it was a delightful experience. While there were a few aspects that could be improved upon, the steak, interior ambiance, and decent risotto..."
Arash Ghavami
"We came for lunch and were blown away by both the food and the atmosphere. Beautiful building with equally beautiful decor. The beef tartare was..."
Ashley Smith
"One of the best meals we've had in years. Affordable in the context of a high end meal. Yes they have bottles of wine for £4500.00 if that's your..."
Ithaca Court
"We stayed here for 5 nights in the inner sanctum suite in March 2023 - it was a total dream. The service was completely unmatched. The room was..."
Jordan Holmes
"I only dined here so my review only regards the restaurant. It is a place with a very interesting decor and very nice service. The food is good (not..."
Dimitris Barmpakos
"It’s been some time since I’ve been to the Witchery, but I recently had the pleasure of dining at their Secret Garden after seeing a number of..."
Bobby Shek
"We only dined in the restaurant so can’t rate the rooms. Beautiful gothic candlelit restaurant. Food was excellent if expensive but there wasn’t..."
Robert Lamden
"The food was absolutely incredible. Beef tartar starter was so flavourful and smooth. The mushroom lasagna was stunning, so filling and..."
itsccchaney
"The Witchery is a very fancy eating establishment where you'll get great quality food but at cost. The staff are friendly and the wine list is very..."
Ben Coomber
"Came to the restaurant. Probably the best fine dining in Edinburgh. The atmosphere is very nice with lit candles at the table and a very friendly..."
Leif Satermo
"Enjoyed the food immensely, the Pink Lady Tart Tatin was delicious. Loved the decor and ambience. The pricing is expensive but worth it for a treat...."
Historygeek
"My husband and I came here for our 30th Anniversary. We made a reservation the night before and mentioned we were here on our anniversary. When we..."
Charlene Barbour (PantherGirl)
Forage & Chatter
Forage & Chatter
96/100 (2290 ratings)
Restaurants
Scottish
European
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
British
Scottish
Vegan Options
British
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Hake
Coconut Panna Cotta
Pasta
Sorbet
Dessert and Coffee
Salad
Trout
Lamb
Scallops
Crab
Pork Belly
Pesto
Cod
Duck
Mackerel
Fish
Home Made Bread with Pesto and Butter
Risotto
Venison
Pork
Local Scottish Cheese Preserve
Salmon
Fried
Parfait
Monkfish Squid Ink Barley Sea Vegetables
Monkfish
Pork Belly
Bisque
Carpaccio
Cod
Venison
Tartare
Halibut
Mackerel
Sea Bass
Puddings
Ribs
Mushroom Risotto
Wine
Cake
Coconut Ice Cream
Beer
Duck breast
Beef Tartare
Beef
Mushroom Tagliatelle
Bass
Roasted Lamb Rump
Dark Chocolate Mousse
Sit down
Scottish
Seafood
European
British
Visa
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
American Express
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Mastercard
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"We arrived 15 minutes earlier than our reservation. Had to wait about 5 or so minutes for anyone to notice us. But when they did, they promptly..."
Sonal Gaonkar
"Had the Whisky Cured Salmon along with Beef Bavette, Lamp Rump and ending with Chocolate Mousse. The food was extremely fresh and delicious. Service..."
Bos Per
"This was a lovely restaurant with delicious food! it was, in my opinion, reasonably priced as well considering the quality of the food and drink. The..."
Samantha Mascari
"My husband and our friends enjoyed our food here so much that our friend had the lamb dish 3 times! That is how amazing the dish is. Also the beef..."
IRINA MOTRONCHIK
"An excellent dining experience. Upscale, but not too formal. Fantastic service, and the best food we have had in Edinburgh. There are very few tables..."
woglinda
"A beautiful experience. Wonderful offerings with an aesthetic appeal that will surely impress, and I'm not just talking about the ambience and..."
Ferlin Pedro
"Phenomenal. I had my first steak tartare, and it was sublime. Great service to go with the fantastic food. Not a big menu, but what they put out is..."
Michael Allan
"Lovely atmosphere, beautiful platting and very professional staff! The food was terrific, I would highly recommend the lamb! Only thing is that the..."
Alicia P
"Strongly recommend this place! Wife and I were visiting from Boston and were impressed. Food is delicious and creative. Beers were very nice...."
James Freeman
"Very good starters and mains - had the butternut squash and pollock. Desserts were okay - had the chocolate mousse. Nice ambience, attentive..."
Joel Pang
The Magnum Restaurant & Bar
The Magnum Restaurant & Bar
95/100 (2777 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Scottish
Bar
European
Gluten Free Options
British
Scottish
Vegan Options
Bar
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Pork Belly
Haggis Spring Rolls
Sea Bass
Cheesecakes
Haggis with Neeps and Tatties
Venison
Open Ravioli
Salad
Sausage
Pork Belly Potato Espuma Mushrooms Fig and Onion Jus
Crab
Ribeye Steak
Lamb
Scottish King Scallops 3 Crispy Bacon Black Pudding and Apple Gel
Scallops
Spring Rolls
Fish
Mussels in Champagne
Duck
Fish & chips
Haggis
Pork
Cranachan Cheesecake with Raspberry Compote
Risotto
Salmon
Cullen Skink
Steak
Strawberries Mint and Cream with Pistachio Cake
Puddings
Gnocchi
Cake
Duck breast
Soup
Cheesecake
Mushroom Risotto
Burger
gin
Fish & Chips
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Whisky
Beers
Haddock
Vanilla Panna Cotta
Fried Sea Bass
Skink
Beef
Treacle Cured Salmon
Sit down
Scottish
European
Bar
British
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
American Express
Serves Alcohol
Mastercard
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Visa
Accepts Credit Cards
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"A bit away from the busy street but still a short walk from the North Bridge. The menu was a great sharing experience, oyster and clams to start in..."
Dolly Sharma
"Foodie Explorers | Glasgow Foodie |Reviews of Glasgow Restaurants and food| Food Blog | Travel Blog. Our intrepid reviewer Caz ventured along to The..."
Foodie Explorers
"A beautiful restaurant. I've been here two times and I eat salmon, venice and haggis. It was greatful. Also the desserts are beautiful. I tryed..."
Barbara
"THE STREETS ALWAYS seem quiet when you saunter from Queen Street down towards Albany Street; quiet but with a degree of intrigue. After a minor..."
Phil Cook
"We booked here for a team Christmas lunch. A couple of us had been meaning to try The Magnum for ages, so were looking forward to visiting. The..."
Edinburgh Feasts
"Spring has arrived in Edinburgh and we spent every moment of the Easter weekend soaking it up. Our spot of choice – The Magnum on Albany Street...."
Julia Bruce
"GIVEN THE DISTINCT lack of summer we’ve been having, I think this sunny(ish) day has to go down as one of the better ones, as we laud the happy..."
Phil Cook
"The Magnum is quite honestly a loving little place for a meal. On the outside, it looks like your general bog standard pub but inside it has a lovely..."
Emily Campbell
"The Magnum had a lot to live up to after our last visit, but it dealt with those expectations confidently, with superbly presented plates of food at..."
Phil Cook
"We went based on the high rating and were not disappointed. We ate from the bar menu and was happy with the food with the only negative I could find..."
Gold Member
"Fantastic local place. Food hearty and tasty, great friendly service. Cannot ask for..."
George The Foodie
"I have to say excellent on all fronts. The waiters make it a very fun..."
John Murchison
"Warm and friendly place with great food. You can eat in the bar area or the slightly more formal reataurant area. Food flavoursome, atmosphere..."
Ragazza Scozzese
"The sweetness of the gazpacho was enhanced by the crunch and warmth from the green peppers, which really made the dish for me.  Crab is a..."
Phil Cook
"There was considerable jealousy when I was invited to visit Magnum and enjoy a complimentary dinner with my besty. The rest of the team thought it..."
Scottish Food Review
"The Magnum was shooting all six cylinders, serving up 6 delicious courses - each loaded with..."
EdinBlogger
"It wasn’t until the day before I was booked dinner at The Magnum that I realised I’d last been there on a sweltering hot night last summer. A..."
Leilappetit
"There was considerable jealousy when I was invited to visit Magnum and enjoy a complimentary dinner with my besty. The rest of the team thought it..."
Scottish Food Review
"One benefit of blogging has been the discovery of so many new places to eat, we now rarely eat in the same place more than once (excluding home) and..."
EdinBlogger
"We've only ever been to the Magnum for a drink so when we were invited along to try some of their food, it was hard to say no. They offer a wide..."
The Edinburgers
"In the fullness of time we’ll need to start a more structured programme of revisits for two reasons: some of our reviews will become out of date;..."
Lunch Quest
"As a local establishment near my place of work, we come here quite frequently. A group of us dined here just over a week ago and having only had a..."
Kazyjaz
"The Magnum sits just back from Broughton Street on the corner of Albany Street and Dublin Street in the New Town. It’s a good place to be: the area..."
EdinburghFoody
"The Magnum sits on the corner of Albany Street and Dublin Street in Edinburgh’s new town. Here’s the view from outside – a simple yet refined..."
Foodie Explorers
"We had an amazing experience at the Magnum restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious, and the portions were incredibly generous. The Magnum dish..."
Klaudia Partyka
"This is definitely a restaurant worthy of being in the top discussions for edinburgh. This was quite possibly the best food we have had in our visit..."
Lawrence Mullen
"Oh my goodness, this lunch was delicious. We ordered various small plates: open ravioli, ham and potato croquettes, bang bang cauliflower, calamari,..."
Kelly L
"In the 5 nights I was in Edinburgh, I ate here twice. First night was the venison, sticky pudding and plenty of gin and tonics. Second night, beer,..."
Sara Moravec
"Six people in our party. Service was great, food ranged from bread and olives to seafood and beef and salad. Everyone enjoyed their meal. To..."
Kelley Miles
"Fabulous eatery with some outstanding dishes on offer, quiet location but still convenient location. Super friendly staff as well. Our group had a..."
Rucksack Foodie
"What a great find! Definitely 5 stars. The monkfish was so delicious … every mouthful felt like a treat. There was a delay with my dessert - they..."
Sandrine
"Food is very well arranged and presentation is great. But I find the taste to be bland, especially when it was so good looking. My wife liked the..."
Kevin Loo
"We had our lunch a month ago in Magnum which is located at a relatively secluded part of New Town. It was our first time to have venison, and it was..."
Kenneth Li
"Top notch food, quality ingredients presented beautifully. Exceptionally friendly, and professional staff, nice ambience in the restaurant. Well..."
David Wren