Iris Edinburgh

4.3 (715)

£26 to £40

Contemporary European

47a Thistle Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1DY

About this restaurant

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Romantic

This chic little bistro - with its designer wallpaper, banquette seating and rough stone walls – has an intimate, cosmopolitan vibe, and is popular with a discreet and sophisticated creative crowd. The modern European menu is guaranteed to impress, we love the roast duck breast with fresh raspberries and Drambuie; lamb loin and haggis wrapped in puff pastry & coated in cracked pepper sauce; and the sea bass cooked en papillote with hot ginger and lemongrass prawns. Ideal for stylish working lunches, and informal evening meals, Iris also has an extensive wine list and a growing selection of beers and craft ales.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary European
Hours of Operation
12 till late 7 days a week Please note that due to licensing laws, children under 6 years of age are not permitted on the premises at any time.
Website
http://www.irisedinburgh.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Kenny Waugh

Location
47a Thistle Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1DY
Area
Old Town
Parking Details
None
Additional
Beer, Late Night, Wine

Steamed musselsGBP 7.90
with toasted pine nuts, bacon & fresh basil cream
Seared scallopsGBP 10.50
with black pudding, pea puree & crispy pancetta
Slow cooked iberico pig cheekGBP 6.90
with puy lentils & kohl rabi
Smoked partridge saladGBP 6.50
with rosemary dressing & a deep fried quail's egg
Deep fried risotto ballsGBP 6.50
with feta stuffing & spicy dip
King prawnsGBP 7.90
cooked with chilli, coriander & garlic
Fried chorizo & morcillaGBP 6.90
with caramelised apple
Goat's cheese, hazelnut, mushroom & thyme parcelGBP 6.50
with a light spinach & cheese sauce
Warm hot smoked salmonGBP 8.50
lemon croutons, spaghetti & rocket salad

Mains

Ribeye steakGBP 18.90
with black pepper & a good squeeze of lemon
Roast duck breastGBP 14.90
coated with drambuie & raspberries
Baked salmon filletGBP 13.50
served on chorizo, broad beans & courgettes
Pheasant supremeGBP 17.90
stuffed with apricot & apple on a bed of savoy cabbage & bacon
Lamb loin and haggisGBP 19.90
wrapped in puff pastry & coated in cracked pepper sauce
Monkfish tailGBP 16.90
wrapped in parma ham with asparagus purée, raspberries & pickled fennel
Whole boneless sea bassGBP 17.50
cooked en papillote with hot ginger & lemongrass prawns
Gingered tofu, cashew nut & mango saladGBP 12.90

Salads

Baby spinachGBP 6.50
goat's cheese, apple & pistachio
RocketGBP 6.50
pear, beetroot, blue cheese & toasted walnuts

Sides

Potatoes & mixed vegetablesGBP 2.50
Fried sweet potatoGBP 2.90
with chilli & coriander mayonnaise
FriesGBP 2.00
Garlic FriesGBP 2.25
Sweet & sour roasted tomatoesGBP 4.90
Fresh asparagusGBP 5.90
Side saladGBP 2.50
with sweet mustard vinaigrette

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Iris Edinburgh.

4.3

(715)

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.0Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

715 Reviews

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matthewd Gold
London13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 January 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great meal for x 10 people. Nice variety of dishes
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SandyF
Edinburgh/Midlothian2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 31 December 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Overall really enjoyed our meal at the iris. Food and wine was excellent as was the service. Only very small gripe was were sat right at the door at a quite cramped table and when other customers would come in or go out we had to keep closing the sticking door behind them. Other than this it was a very nice meal and evening. Would eat here again.
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GrainneH
Edinburgh/Midlothian3 reviews
4.0
Dined on 31 December 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I visited Iris with my family - Mother Sister and Brother in Law. Staff were friendly and we were seated straight away even though we were early. Nice quiet atmosphere with soft lighting. Food was delicious - Rib eye steak in particular was fab. Definitely worth a second visit.
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BCSEast
Edinburgh/Midlothian23 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 December 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First visit for about 5 years and think it’s better than ever
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JuneK
Glasgow/Lanarkshire3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 December 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of favourite restaurants. Excellent food and friendly staff
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Cugs22
Newcastle and Northumberland21 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 December 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
We were looking for a restaurant with good food and service. We couldn’t have chosen better. The food was absolutely delicious with nothing processed about it. The service was first class and it was good value for money. Would love to go back if we visit Edinburgh again.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Edinburgh/Midlothian2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 24 December 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Ottimo servizio, cibo buono. Consigliato
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Edinburgh/Midlothian8 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 December 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love Iris, never disappointed.
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JCKLopez Gold
Mexico City43 reviews
4.0
Dined on 15 December 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A good choice in Edinburgh close to The Principal Hotel
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GrantM
Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 December 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing not a single complaint food was amazing staff couldn't be nicer Would reccomend this restaurant And defentnly be back
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary European
Hours of Operation
12 till late 7 days a week Please note that due to licensing laws, children under 6 years of age are not permitted on the premises at any time.
Website
http://www.irisedinburgh.co.uk/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Kenny Waugh

Location
47a Thistle Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1DY
Area
Old Town
Parking Details
None
Additional
Beer, Late Night, Wine

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Iris Edinburgh

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Menu

Starters

Steamed musselsGBP 7.90

Seared scallopsGBP 10.50

Slow cooked iberico pig cheekGBP 6.90

Smoked partridge saladGBP 6.50

Deep fried risotto ballsGBP 6.50

King prawnsGBP 7.90

Fried chorizo & morcillaGBP 6.90

Goat's cheese, hazelnut, mushroom & thyme parcelGBP 6.50

Warm hot smoked salmonGBP 8.50

Mains

Ribeye steakGBP 18.90

Roast duck breastGBP 14.90

Baked salmon filletGBP 13.50

Pheasant supremeGBP 17.90

Lamb loin and haggisGBP 19.90

Monkfish tailGBP 16.90

Whole boneless sea bassGBP 17.50

Gingered tofu, cashew nut & mango saladGBP 12.90

Salads

Baby spinachGBP 6.50

RocketGBP 6.50

Sides

Potatoes & mixed vegetablesGBP 2.50

Fried sweet potatoGBP 2.90

FriesGBP 2.00

Garlic FriesGBP 2.25

Sweet & sour roasted tomatoesGBP 4.90

Fresh asparagusGBP 5.90

Side saladGBP 2.50

Reviews

Additional information

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