Abstract

We went on Tuesday night for a special birthday, it was quiet(it was a Tuesday) but the staff were friendly and efficient. The only thing I can say about the food was that it was fantastic, I would highly recommend dinning here, it was expensive but definitely worth it, it was even worth the 3 hour drive from Wigan
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paul sanderson
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Sunday, September 13, 2009

I think we made the mistake of saying we didn't have a show booked (in the festival). We had booked a table for nine o'clock. It took ten minutes for them to ask if we wanted a drink and a further five to serve them. We were ignored for the next hour and then shown to our table. An hour later we got our main courses. The food? It was OK, it could have been because we were past the hunger stage. My wife was unimpressed - the vegetarian menu was off and what was eventually presented looked good but she reckoned was 100 calories and five mouthfuls. I gave them the opportunity to comment via the website but they declined. Won't be back there - they didn't listen to Gordon Ramsay so I guess they won't listen to me.
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Alastair Gill - View all reviews by this user
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Food 4 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 1
Friday, September 04, 2009

Although my wife and I were sitting in an empty the restaurant our service was extremely slow and unattentive.Our drinks orders were wrong and the food was undercooked and poorly presented.We almost felt as though we were interrupting the staff's leisure time as they did not bother to ask if our meal was ok. We had to search for the server to order a replacement and nothing in the way of complimentary coffee , dessert or a discount was offered for the overall disappointing experience. A birthday celebration was ruined by poorly run restaurant. There was no manager on the premises to speak with and when I enquired just got a shrug . Businesses must remember that customers read reviews and those empty seats will remain that way until major changes in attitude, service and food quality are made.
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Daniel
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Food 0 | Service 0 | Atmosphere 0 | Value for money 0
Monday, June 22, 2009

We went to this restaurant on a Saturday evening- not to be recommended. We arrived at 8.00pm for an 8:30 booking, we had to wait 20 minutes before even been offered drinks. Eventually someone came to take our order, but it took over an hour for us to be shown to our table at 9:30. Still no food by 10:00 and had to complain, food eventually appeared the slow cooked egg was a bit of a joke as we were told it takes 36 hours to cook it!! when in actual fact it was just a boiled egg (sorry chef)

We had to wait a further 25 minutes before the main course appeared. The presentation and taste was absolutely superb, but not unfortunately worth the time it took to come to the table.

It was a shame that they didnt get their act together as it really could have been a memorable meal but we remember it for all the wrong reasons. We would go again but perhaps we will book for 5:30 in the hope we might be able to eat at 8!!
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breakwater
Sunday, May 18, 2008

My partner and I have been to abstract twice now, and we would not hesitate to go again. The lunch offer (3 courses for £17) is fantastic value, probably unmatched anywhere else in Edinburgh. The food was uniformally excellent, not just perfectly cooked and presented but genuinely exciting as well. Service was impeccable, and even at one o'clock on a saturday afternoon the place was filling up. The maitre d' told us theyre having trouble getting enough custom here, that's a real shame because I think this is an underrated gem.
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Richard Wilson
Saturday, April 19, 2008

Been 4 times now to Abstract, don't think we'll be back though I'm afraid. First experience was fabulous, everything was perfect, enjoyed the tasting menu and as they had recently opened it was fairly busy with a good atmosphere.

The last few visits we've noticed a drop in service and atmosphere (it's fairly quiet). 3 courses and a few bottles of wine can turn into a fairly expensive evening circa £100 each, (worth mentioning we felt the sommelier was always pouring wine in our glasses so we'd be encouraged to buy more!
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Cath
Thursday, March 27, 2008

This review can be short and sweet! On Friday Dec 21st friends and I had an excellent meal at Abstract. The menu was extensive, the food was wonderful, and the staff, without seeming obtrusive, were very attentive and pleasant.

Highly recommended!
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MARGARET THOMSON
Sunday, December 23, 2007