Howies Victoria

We went to this restaurant and I am glad we did! We got the 2 courses offer for 20£ which is a fair deal. We order for starters the traditional haggis which was amazingly good and the chicken pate which I didn't like. The main courses were the venison casserole and the chicken with mashed potatoes and broccoli, both delicious. The staff was kind and attentive. A reservation is required if you want to find a table!

Such a cozy Scottish restaurant with a really warm atmosphere. The staff were lovely and welcoming. They patiently explained the menu and gave us great recommendations. I really enjoyed the haggis; it was a delicious taste of traditional Scottish flavour. The grass-fed Scottish beef ribeye (35-day matured) was grilled perfectly to medium rare, just as we ordered, tender and full of flavour. The banoffee pie was also amazing, with just the right amount of sweetness, and everything balanced beautifully. The dessert wine paired so well it might have even outshone the dessert itself! Definitely a place worth coming back to.

Howies is always top of my list for Edinburgh food recommendations. The haggis starter (veggie available) is unbeatable, the atmosphere is great, service is attentive and warm (shout out to Dylan who served us this time round!) and every mouthful is always delicious. Make a reservation, it's always busy here. The lunch deal is excellent value for money at 19.95 for two courses.

We had a wonderful pre Christmas meal here. They had both a delicious looking Christmas menu and their usual al a carte menu! The service was excellent and a special shout out to how well our lovely waitress dealt with my nut allergy. This can often be an issue for me when eating out so it’s always a treat when it’s dealt with so efficiently. Look forward to another meal here soon.

28/12/2025, my family and I visited Edinburgh and, on the recommendation of Gemini, decided to try this restaurant — and it was a great choice. Despite it being very busy at lunchtime, the staff kindly found us a table. It was small, but even with a child we comfortably fit as a family of three. When they learned that we are from Ukraine, they introduced us to Evelina, a waitress who is also from Ukraine. That was a lovely surprise and especially helpful, as my English is not very strong. The service was excellent: all staff were friendly, welcoming and smiling. The atmosphere was cosy, and the location is very convenient. The only minor downside for me was that it felt a little warm inside, but that’s just a personal preference. Evelina was incredibly pleasant, attentive and very knowledgeable about the menu. Every dish we ordered was delicious, especially the house soup — absolutely outstanding. If the portions were larger, I could happily eat just that soup! The prices are on the higher side, but the quality of the food fully justifies it. We paid £113 for a full lunch for three, which felt worth it for such a positive experience. Special thanks to Evelina for her great recommendations and warm service. Highly recommended! And don’t miss the house soup with smoked haddock — even if you’re not a fan of fish, it’s simply fantastic.