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The Dome Edinburgh Reviews
Rude security guy with paying customers
We were really looking forward to visiting The Dome today, especially to see the famous Christmas tree. Unfortunately, our experience fell short. We were seated in the bar area, which is completely separate from the main room where the big tree is l
Highly recommend
Booked this after seeing the amazing Christmas decorations online. It did not disappoint! The decorations are stunning and the place has a lovely atmosphere. It was busy but in no way felt overcrowded and anyone coming into the dining area for pictur
Festive dinner experience
I had a lovely dinner at the Dome with my friend. The atmosphere was very festive and our meals were absolutely delicious. We had such a wonderful time. I would definitely recommend it.
My visit to the Dome 2025
I have spend n amazing evening at the Dome ( my first visit ) We were made feel welcome by the staff .When we were taken to our table the service was excellent .The Christmas deco is out of this world I highly recommend a visit .
The best Christmas dinner and exceptional customer service
This was the best Christmas dinner we have ever experienced at The Dome. My mum, gran and I visit every year, and this year was truly the best yet. We were seated underneath the stunning Christmas tree which made the whole experience feel extra magic
60th birthday celebration, afternoon tea
Was a fabulous visit, all staff very attentive. Great experience and the dome at Xmas is amazing . Will definitely visit again.
First impressions bad, but then improved immensely.
The food was outstanding, and the atmosphere and décor were just as impressive. That said, we did run into a few issues. We originally booked a table for three but later reduced it to two. When we mentioned this on arrival, the host/doorman told us
Food and decor is very good
The Dome is absolutely stunning the décor is magical and the place itself is worth seeing. However, our experience at the entrance really dampened the vibe. We originally booked for 3 people and paid the deposit for 3, but due to health reasons my
Definitely worth a visit when in Edinburgh..
This is a fantastic, lavish place and the decor at Christmas is absolutely amazing. Clearly they go to a lot of effort to make this place look stunning and with great success. Food was very good and the service was fine, albeit difficult to attract a
Lovely food. Service needs to be better.
Food, drinks, atmosphere and decoration were beautiful. The initial greetings and service was lovely. As soon as we were served our afternoon tea we were forgotten about never checked on untill we were abruptly handed our bill 20minutes before closin
The dome was decorated beautifully.
Service was nice. Sandwiches and desserts were great. Tea was good. Definitely a little pricey but a good experience.
Afternoon Tea
Myself and 4 friends had afternoon tea here at the beginning of November. Christmas decorations up. Room looked superb. Afternoon tea was brilliant and the service was great. Would recommend the Dome ever time. will be back again
Service
We had an amazing time at the dome, the decorations were stunning drinks where lovely and food was spectacular. But the service is what made it for us George was our server and he was phenomenal I couldn’t speak more highly of him he was attentive,
the Dome
Once again fantastic service and food. So hard to find anything better.From walking in the entrance to paying the bill. Sheer class.
Wow!!
What an amazing experience. The Dome is absolutely stunning with all the Christmas decorations and huge Christmas tree. It has to be seen!! The staff were very attentive and friendly. Food was amazing. We were made to feel very special. This was an e
Dissatisfied
Very disappointed, visited for a drink for my daughter’s Birthday from the New Forest. Went to the bar to order drinks and was told off by the bartender that we needed to wait at the door to be seated. As we were only wanting drinks didn’t think
1st anniversary
Visit for our 1st anniversary 1 year since our last visit for our wedding meal, excellent service and food.
Dinner
One of my favorite restaurants in Edinburgh, especially during Christmas. Everything is beautifully decorated. Excellent service. Delicious. I recommend it.
Superb experience all round.
Stopped by for a couple of drinks and what a beautiful building. Wasn't really sure what do drink but was looked after superbly by Cecile with some great recommendations and a wonderful service experience. A real tribute to a great place!
Christmas wonderland and High Tea at it’s best - magical
Delicious high tea and exceptional service at one of the most magical places in Edinburgh. We loved it ❤️
Lunch
Excellent experience all round. Food and service were first class and the decor and surroundings were breathtaking.
Lovely place for a Christmas drink.
We sat for about 20 minutes before being served, but once we were the staff were nice.
Beautiful !!!
The atmosphere was amazing, our young waiter was uber friendly & engaged not just with us but all his patrons. Highly recommend as it's a treat! The decor & the amazing crystal chandelier are worth the visit.
Tipsy Afternoon Tea
I had a Tipsy Afternoon tea with two friends in the Georgian Room of the Dome yesterday, and we loved it. The food, cocktails, and service throughout, were excellent. Stuart, the Maitre D’, went above and beyond and found us a table downstairs afte
What an experience
Wow!! What an experience. Firstly the photos on their website did not justify how beautiful the beautiful was and the Christmas decorations just topped it off. We started with haggis, neets and tattis & sourdough with seaweed butter. It was all
What an incredible experience!
What an absolutely beautiful building! My fiancé and I visited the Dome to celebrate our engagement and wow what an experience! We were served by George who provided impeccable service throughout our experience! The food was delicious and the cockta
A group of 10 ladies, having fun
We had a lovely meal and cocktails. First class service. Lucky enough to be there when the Christmas decorations were up. Fabulous atmosphere. Love the decorations 😍
Great food, great service in great surroundings
My mum and her three retired school friends have been meeting here for lunch one or two times a year for years. I joined them a couple of weeks ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. The Dome is a special place with a warm atmosphere, lovely sparkly decor, d
Excellent day out
We had an excellent day out at the Dome. Cocktails and late lunch what more could you ask for. We had the set menu which great value for money, the food was delicious and the staff were friendly and attentive. The were a wee bit on the dearer side b
Dinner at the Dome
Had a cousin visiting from Australia and couldn’t think of a better way of hosting dinner for her. Lovely ambience, attentive staff and great food. We all enjoy the experience.
Excellent!
Elegant restaurant with reasonable prices for the fine experience. Appealing menu, delicious food, friendly attentive service, beautiful building and elegant setting. Highly recommended.
Afternoon tea
We went to the Georgian tea room for my granddaughter’s 9th birthday, she had an amazing time , the food was delicious and the service was excellent
What a delightful, classy, and colorful dining venue this
What a delightful, classy, and colorful dining venue this place is! We took an Uber ride to come here just for afternoon high tea (32 GBP pp) and it was about 1:45pm on a Saturday. Our tour guide recommended this place to us as Edinburgh's bes
Very poor
I visited the Dome for lunch with a friend. We had fish & chips which was not nice at all, very dry, it was obviously frozen. Can’t believe that a place like the Dome will have frozen food. The Waitress was very sullen and the service was ter
Domething Special
We stopped for drinks only. Romantic Atmosphere Amazing Service. Beautiful Decor. My partner said it was the best Bloody Mary she had ever had.
Excellent Food & Ambience
First visit to The Dome and it won't be the last. Beautiful setting and ambience throughout. Highly impressed with a designated Gluten Free Menu with a large selection for each course, which I don't get very often. George was brilliant with
Excellent
'Your Waiter Jack was all that you would require of a waiter, pleasant, polite, efficient and easy to talk to..
Lovely fourth visit. So decadent; so lovely
Stopped into The Dome for a late afternoon bite and it did not disappoint. We shared a gorgeous charcuterie board – beautifully presented, packed with flavour and the perfect size to enjoy with a glass (or two!) of wine while people-watching in tho
Stellar wedding anniversary celebration
we could not have been more impressed with our experience at The Dome! The service was exceptional, the food exquisite and the ambiance top notch.
Pricey, average, not very helpful.
Everything is disappointingly average except the price. We went on a Saturday night having booked well in advance we were seated up a rather cramped corner. The menu is really rather limited a choice of five mains I opted for the chicken which althou
Grill Room, the dome, edinburgh
Went for lunch with one of my friends in the Grill Room. Absolutely lovely food. We had a lovely waiter called George who was very helpful and chatty. A real credit to the staff. Thank you again
The Dome
This place is a must see while in Edinburgh. The food and staff were outstanding. The Sunday dinner special was our choice and loved it.
Edinburgh
Discovered this gem on a short break, wonderful setting and decor, great service and excellent food, very reasonable prices considering all the above attributes, we had a lovely dinner and so booked brunch and that too was excellent, definitely visit
Completely worth the hype! Sure, it's fairly expensive but
Completely worth the hype! Sure, it's fairly expensive but you pay for the gorgeous building and ambiance, as well as the fine service. We came for lunch and had the best time. We both enjoyed steak pies that melted in your mouth. They have a wi
5 stars
Came here recently with my husband for drinks and had a wonderful experience! The service was delightful from start to finish with the waiting staff kind and attentive and the drinks were amazing! Definitely recommend when visiting Edinburgh as the s
Great location
Positioned on George Street in the heart of Scotland's capital city the Dome is absolutely stunning inside and a perfect spot for pre dinner drinks and/or dinner there. Great cocktail menu and they are well made but beware the city centre prices
Nice place for a special occasion
The Dome has a nice interior and the service is good. The food is well presented The staff when not busy did not portray the ambience as you would expect Overall a good place to fine for a special occasion
Incredible!!!
Went here for my Husbands birthday and we were both very impressed. The decor, food and service were all impeccable, along with our incredible waiter George. We will definitely be back next time we’re in the city.
Disappointing - avoid
Tasteless food, horrible ambience (so loud it’s like a canteen), staff clueless about food, despite knowing it was a special birthday daughter not even wished a greeting. Dreadful experience and definitely won’t return.
Very nice experience
It was our first time at the Dome. We celebrated a birthday with a Sunday roast and champagne. Both were really nice and service was good. We also stayed for some drinks afterwards. The atmosphere was nice - fancy but still relaxing, good value. When
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