Restaurant and Cafe Reviews in Edinburgh

We love eating out in Edinburgh so writing our Edinburgh restaurant reviews, takeaway reviews and cafe reviews was no great chore. Here's our review of Calistoga.

Review of Calistoga, Edinburgh

The great thing about California is that Arnie's in charge - perhaps at some point soon his political career'll go the way of his acting one, run out of ideas and spur lots of rehashes of the same old policy ideas. Still, while this restaurant's Californian, it has no resemblance to Arnie's political career, as
re-hashes definitely ain't on the menu. Forget burgers and think tasty, healthy, inventive food. The owner is always on-hand to answer any questions as many times as you want, too. Call him over, and he'll be back.

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Essential Detail


93 St Leonard's Street,
Edinburgh
EH8 9QY

Open
Mon & Thu-Sun, 12.30pm-2.30pm & 5pm-10pm; Tue-Wed, 5pm-10pm

Contact
 (0131) 668 4207

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