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The Olive Branch - Edinburgh

91 Broughton Street, New Town

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Simple European food in a smart modern spot with large windows, brick walls, wood floors and tables. Summary via Google

Good to know

Accessibility

  • ✓Accessible entrance
  • ✓Accessible toilet
  • ✓Accessible seating

Payment

  • ✓Credit cards
  • ✓Debit cards
  • ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel, especially for access needs.

About The Olive Branch - Edinburgh

The Olive Branch occupies a smart modern space on Broughton Street with large windows, brick walls and wood floors. Breakfast, brunch and lunch are served throughout the day, alongside dinner, coffee and cocktails. The menu centres on simple European food and includes vegetarian dishes and a children's menu.

Outdoor seating is available, and the restaurant takes bookings for groups. Takeaway and dine-in service are both offered.

Menu & facilities

🥐 Breakfast 🥞 Brunch 🥪 Lunch 🍽️ Dinner ☕ Coffee 🍺 Beer 🍷 Wine 🍸 Cocktails 🍰 Dessert menu 🥦 Vegetarian options
🌤️ Outdoor seating 🍽️ Kids menu 🍴 Dine-in 🥡 Takeout

Opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday
12:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Breakfast hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Brunch hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
12:00 – 2:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 – 2:00 PM

What's nearby

  • Curiouser & Curiouser next door
  • Barony Bar next door
  • Crombies of Edinburgh next door
  • Pickles next door
  • Broughton Pharmacy next door

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Diners like this restaurant's delicious and homemade food, with many highlighting the excellent breakfast, risotto, and sticky toffee pudding. They also mention the charming and convivial atmosphere, with some appreciating the outdoor seating. Guests consistently praise the friendly, attentive, and warm service, noting the staff's helpfulness with dietary needs.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Cuisine
Bistro
Guest rating
4.5 / 5 (649 reviews)
Price level
££
Good for children
Yes
Good for groups
Yes
Booking required
Yes
Destination
New Town