The Black Hoof Merchiston - Edinburgh

We ate here for my wife's birthday, oh what a fantastic choice. It is BYOB which is a nice change , the food was absolutely fantastic. The owner is so nice and helpful . He has as well as the restaurant a selection of deli products on sale for you to take away and try to replicate the dishes on the menu, a must in my view.

Kevin explained every dish as we ate it. The cheese platter with 3 different cheeses and meats was delicious as were the accompanying roasted almonds and pickles complimented the platter. The acorn fed iberico ham was something we had not tasted before. The following tapas were exceptional the baby squid stuffed with black pudding is out of this world as was the pork cheeks and the meatballs the taste of each dish was exceptional and had never encountered before even in Spain!

We had an incredible meal of cured meat, cheese and tapas, and were guided through everything by the wonderful Kevin. The food is fresh and delicious. The atmosphere is low key and informal, in a way that helps you relax into the food and your company. The absolute best!

This is an absolute gem of a restaurant. The food is excellent and the service is outstanding. Thanks so much for our enjoyable evening.

We discovered this restaurant after feeling overwhelmed by the variety of options in Edinburgh. We decided on tapas and chose the Black Hoof after reading the 5-star reviews. Our family was greeted warmly and the staff helped us navigate the menu. The food was served at the perfect pace and each dish came with detailed information. Every dish was delicious! It's not easy to satisfy a family with such diverse food preferences, but the Black Hoof managed to do so effortlessly. Thank you for a wonderful experience on our last night in this beautiful city.