Cafe Andaluz Old Town

Great place for a relaxed dinner with friends

Went to cafe andalusia for lunch and found the service and food exceptional

Really fantastic with a brilliant view of the castle!

We had a newer waiter who was a bit slow, but he took care of us well. The food was great and experience was fabulous.

Everything was outstanding

The restaurant is lovely. Lots of eye candy. Beautifully and creatively decorated. All the staff we met were very nice. We did have an issue with one of our tapas dishes. We very specifically requested NO PORK. Strictly pork-free. One of the servers came and looked at our dishes and seemed to be giving that a lot of attention. But we did encounter pork. A strip of bacon in one of the plates. And the Fanta ordered at the beginning of the meal wasn't received until the end of the meal. Not sure what happened there. Our overall experience was still nice. And I think I'd still return.

The worst Spanish food I’ve ever had in the UK. I know it’s not Spain but they have no respect about Spanish food. The paella was cooked in the oven. Was dry at the top and soggy and watery at the bottom. We had to send it back as it didn’t have any flavour either. I wanted to cry when I saw that. The croquetas didn’t have any flavour either. It such a shame, the waiters/waitresses were lovely and understood why we had to send the food back. Had pudding for free with a very nice apology. I really don’t recommend it.

Our group of 7 had pre-booked a table using our Itison vouchers (You have to print them off as this establishment does not accept the voucher on your mobile). We chose this place again as we had dined here a year ago, and their Tapas styled lunch was awesome. The servers led us to our table and took our food order and gave us our sangria as per part of the Itison deal. We were limited as to what we could order as it was an Itison deal, but we found more than enough on the menu to choose from. The food that came to the table was hot and, more importantly, delicious. In fact, out of the 20 plates of food served, only one dish had to be returned, (the chicken on the skewer was slightly under cooked), but we were given an apology, and the dish was replaced. The churros were really good and finished off a great meal. There is a 10% gratuity charge (mentioned in small writing at the bottom of the menu) added to every bill. The servers were polite, prompt, well presented and couldn't have been more helpful throughout our meal, a credit to the establishment. As with virtually every other place in Edinburgh, the toilets were downstairs and were clean, tidy. Parking: It's Edinburgh!, leave the car at home and use public transport. If you are able, Cafe Andaluz is a brisk 15 - 20 minute uphill walk from Waverley Station. Taxis, Uber and bus options are available too. Wheelchair accessibility: Might be a bit cramped and difficult to manouver if using a wheelchair.

We had an amazing late lunch and the staff were very friendly and efficient.great flavours of Spain, can't wait till next time.