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Haigs Bar And Restaurant

➤ 12 High Street, Penicuik I-EH26 8HW, United Kingdom

Piatti • Pizza • Kebab • European • Fast Food

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"super proud of a new local business that rises to the challenge. 3 of us for a three-course dinner, clean teller round, that our stomachs would not have run out of the room. it was really nervous to get out, but the place is immaculate and I felt safe. the team member who took care of our table made the experience. he was helpful, attentive and polite. keep the good work, look forward to the return."

Cibo

➤ Milton Bridge, EH26 0NX, Midlothian, United Kingdom

Piatti • Food • Pasta • Pizza • Italian

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"the first time here and I was impressed. eating was excellent and really decent portions. they will not starve here. the environment is very pleasant, well spaced tables bright and clean with beautiful atmosphere. the personal was top notch friendly and attentive, without being excessive. I asked about something that is not in the menu and was accused. I will certainly recommend"

Royal Bar Restaurant

➤ 34 High Street, Penicuik EH26 8HU, United Kingdom

Piatti • Pizza • Kebab • European • Fast Food

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"After taking a walk with my dog, we were on the lookout for a quick, dog-friendly lunch spot. We were warmly greeted by Jess (please forgive me if I'm mistaken about the name) and the Bar Manager. We chose items from the snack menu—a toastie with a side of chips and a chili chicken wrap, also served with chips. The chili chicken and cheese wrap received a satisfied nod and a cheesy thumbs up from my companion, while my toastie was exactly what I hoped for: a perfect combination of cheese, ham, and red onion, featuring some of the best ham I've ever had. Overall, it was a thumbs up from me as well. Thank you to the Royal Hotel Bar for a great experience! (I also heard that the restrooms were very clean—10/10 for that!)"

Craigiebield House

➤ 50 Bog Road, EH26 9BZ, Midlothian, United Kingdom

Piatti • Pub • Pubs • Steak • Lunch

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"We visited the recently refurbished reopened Craigie Hotel for lunch over the festive period with a group of friends. The day didn 't get off to a good start when the waiting staff couldn 't locate our lunch reservation. However, these things happen so we waited whilst they arranged a table. And waitied....... and waited......... Eventually, some 30 minutes later, we were informed by someone who appeared to be management that a table was available. Once seated, drinks orders were taken and quickly delivered to the table. The earlier wait was beginning to seem like a distant memory already. However... once the young member of staff began to distribute drinks, it soon became apparent that the order bore little resemblance to what was expected by our party. Beers were bottled instead of draught, wine was red instead of white. Ice was served in drinks when it was specifically requested without. Drinks returned, it took a further 15 minutes before everyone seated actually had what they had asked for. Things can only get better now right? Wrong. The food was a disgrace for a hotel which masquerades as a venue nearer the upper end of the taste and class scale. The sandwiches were reminiscent of a 4am hotel room service snack both in presentation and taste, and the salads looked like they had been plucked from the 'whoops ' section of a supermarket aisle. By this time enough was enough, and a member of our group spoke with a manager. However, despite detailing our disappointments at what had been a very below par service, the 'manager ' offered no explanation and seemed very condescending. Given our spend, I found this astonishing that someone employed in the service industry could behave in this manner. I will be taking this up in writing with the hotel GM at the earliest opportunity. Needless to say, my friend and his wife who were on the verge of booking their summer wedding at this venue have now categorically ruled it out. I would suggest anyone considering the Craigie for lunch, dinner or a wedding reception consider their options very carefully."

Giovanni's Bistro

➤ 7 The High Street, EH26 8HS, Midlothian, United Kingdom

Piatti • Pasta • Vegan • Italian • European

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"Have been coming to Giovanni’s for years as a family. But the last few visits have been very disappointing. Came a month or so ago and found the service very poor nobody checking whether meal was okay or if we needed anything else. Brushed this off as a bad day for staff. Returned last week and won’t be returning. Ordered a child’s fish goujons for an elderly relative and these arrived so overcooked they were inedible. We sat with empty plates for 25 minutes before these were cleared and I said to the waitress about them being over cooked and she rather rudely said I should have said something and the chef ‘just makes them crispy’. When I explained that nobody came to check how the meal all I got was an eye roll. Very disappointing as it’s one of the only nice places to sit in and eat in Penicuik."