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Purslane Restaurant
What reviewers notice most about this Stockbridge restaurant is a calmer, more unhurried feel and return visits — drawn from 71 written reviews (averaging about 4.8/5). Treat it as a starting point, then check the practical details before you go.
The vibe was relaxed yet sophisticated, the staff were friendly and passionate.
What it is
A restaurant in Stockbridge RestaurantsWhy it may suit
a calmer, more unhurried feel and return visits 71 written reviews (averaging about 4.8/5) helped shape the notes lower down.Check first
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Open map Check route and current listingBest for
- a calmer stop
- repeat-visit energy
- warm-service stops
- later-day usefulness
Good to know
- warm, attentive service
- a calmer, more unhurried atmosphere
- a strong repeat-visit following
- usefulness later in the day
From the reviews — worth a quick confirm.
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- booking needs
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Practical details
- Address
- 33A St Stephen St, Edinburgh EH3 5AH, United Kingdom
- Postcode
- EH3 5AH
- Website or profile
- Open official link
- Phone
- +44 131 226 3500
- Listed opening hours
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- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 12 to 1:30 PM, 6:30 to 7:30 PM
- Thursday: 12 to 1:30 PM, 6:30 to 7:30 PM
- Friday: 12 to 1:30 PM, 6:30 to 7:30 PM
- Saturday: 12 to 1:30 PM, 6:30 to 7:30 PM
- Sunday: Closed
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- Price
- £100+
- Map listing
- Open map listing
Detail coverage
Reviews checked
- Google rating
- 4.8 from 438 Google reviews
- Review notes
- 71 written reviews in a 100-review check
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 a calmer, more unhurried feel.
- Staff warmth: 13 review mentions
- Quiet / calm: 9 review mentions
- Return / ritual: 9 review mentions
- Late / evening: 6 review mentions
What we checked
This page is shaped by 71 written reviews from a 100-review set, plus public links where available.
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In reviewers' words
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The service was very friendly as well and I particularly liked the casual ambience as I'm not a fan of pretentious settings.
Birthday celebration in one of our favourite restaurants.
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