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A restaurant in Fountainbridgea calmer, more unhurried feel and return visits

Restaurants · Fountainbridge

Fava Restaurant

The strongest review pattern for this Fountainbridge restaurant is a calmer, more unhurried feel and return visits, over 76 written reviews (averaging about 4.7/5). A useful starting point; confirm the current details before you set off.

There seemed to be plenty of vegetarian and vegan options and prices were reasonable, would definitely return.
Return / ritual · Google review · 5★

What it is

A restaurant in Fountainbridge Restaurants

Why it may suit

a calmer, more unhurried feel and return visits 76 written reviews (averaging about 4.7/5) helped shape the notes lower down.

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Best for

  • a calmer stop
  • repeat-visit energy
  • warm-service stops
  • later-day usefulness

Good to know

  • warm, attentive service
  • a strong repeat-visit following
  • a calmer, more unhurried atmosphere
  • usefulness later in the day

From the reviews — worth a quick confirm.

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  • noise level
  • booking needs

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The Jolly Botanist

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Practical details

Address
248 Morrison St, Edinburgh EH3 8DT, United Kingdom
Postcode
EH3 8DT
Website or profile
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Phone
+44 131 228 8300
Listed opening hours
  • Monday: 12 to 9:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 12 to 9:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 12 to 9:30 PM
  • Thursday: 12 to 9:30 PM
  • Friday: 12 to 9:30 PM
  • Saturday: 12 to 9:30 PM
  • Sunday: 12 to 9 PM

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Price
£20–30
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Google rating
4.6 from 828 Google reviews
Review notes
76 written reviews in a 100-review check , latest seen 10 Jun 2026

Why it might suit

Use this for a meal where the current menu, booking details, and timing need to fit the plan. The review pattern points to warm service and return visits.

  • Staff warmth: 14 review mentions
  • Return / ritual: 8 review mentions
  • Quiet / calm: 3 review mentions
  • Late / evening: 3 review mentions

What we checked

This page is shaped by 76 written reviews from a 100-review set, plus public links where available.

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Fast service, good food and friendly staff.
Staff warmth · Google review · 5★ · 8 Jun 2026

Patterns people mention

Staff warmth 14
Return / ritual 8
Quiet / calm 3
Late / evening 3

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