The Wee Restaurant

Been there last month, tasty fresh seafood. Didn’t try the steak but I believe the food quality must be really good as well. For dish details, please see every captions of the photo. A wee point I appreciated a lot was even the hand wash provided in the toilet is made in Scotland with high quality. I do appreciate a restaurant would like help promoting and supporting Scottish products in every small aspects.

Truly a wonderful lunch experience. Fresh and hot from the kitchen. Every course was great on its own and pacing out between courses was also something I appreciate that restaurants was aware that dining was an experience, not merely feeding customers. And oh, such a lovely location close to the beautiful Forth Bridge.

Have been coming here for a few years now, it’s our number one place to stop on our way back up the road to NE Scotland. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, the atmosphere is sophisticated but relaxed and the food is OUT OF THIS WORLD. I cannot recommend this wonderful wee place highly enough, it’s an absolute must.

Lovely family run restaurant with great food, ideal when staying at doubletree Hilton hotel in north queensferry, just next to the bridges. Expensive but worth it for the quality. Our lamb shanks with chickpeas was superb, and I had beautifully succulent mussels to start. Amazing standard of service. We always go here when we visit the area to see my mum.

Came here for our 31 wedding anniversary, the wife found it online. Parking is not the easiest outside, we managed to get a place outside a shut down pub. You may have to go round the corner, to find a place. On entering, to the left are tables on ground floor level and to the right, you go up a number of steps to the tables. So if you are in a wheelchair or have difficulty walking, you can use the seating on the left. Wife went for a steak and I went for the pork. And without doubt, they were both very good. Full of flavour and portion size was just right. Sides we went for jersey potatoes and asparagus & nuts. Again both were plenty full and tasted really nice. There is enough in both bowls, to share between us. Had a nice chat with one of the owners and she told us she had been there a number of years (I won’t say how many 😉). Would I go again? Definitely would go again

We received a voucher as a Christmas present to eat at this restaurant and as we had never eaten here before were unsure of what to expect. We need not of worried! What a gem of a place. The food that we ordered was just sublime. Everything that came to the table was cooked to perfection. In fact, I would go as far as to say it was the best meal we have had at that level of cuisine. Better than The Peat Inn, better than The Kitchen and the meal as a whole better than 21212 (whilst it was open). The servers were polite, prompt and well presented. The dining area was spotless, warm and inviting. I can say wholeheartedly, it was the best meal we have ever had, if you want to treat that special person in your life to a special meal then this is the place. It's better to pre-book to guarantee a table, you won't be disappointed. The menu does change depending on the time of the year, so check regularly. The Wee Restaurant is set in the picturesque village of North Queensferry with on street parking outside the restaurant.

My wife and I visited the Wee Restaurant last Saturday at 7:30 for the first time, and the overall experience was excellent. I had the scallops to start and the lemon sole main, Eileen had the ribeye, and we both had the lovely hot-to-the-end skin-on fries as a side. If you visit, make sure to take advantage of the sourdough bread; it is superb. It is small, and when busy, it can get a tad noisy due to the intimate surroundings. Our waiter was efficient and friendly. The only negative thing I want to add is that when you go in, there are two small sets of steps to choose from, so I went up one and immediately stood amongst several diners with no staff around. At this point, I backed off, thinking I had made a mistake and went up to the other set. Again, we had the same scenario; we got spotted by a waitress, and she showed us to our table. I know it is wee, but a waiting point for new visitors or even a buzzer in the back to let them know someone has just arrived would be good. That aside, I would highly recommend the wee restaurant and its fine dining.

A Hidden Gem by the Seaside: Nestled in a quaint corner close to the seaside, the Wee Restaurant is a delightful discovery for those seeking a taste of home-cooked comfort and culinary excellence. As a family-run establishment, it exudes warmth and charm from the moment you step through the door. The food is nothing short of amazing. Every dish is crafted with care and attention to detail, showcasing the freshest ingredients. From succulent seafood dishes to delicious steaks, each bite is a symphony of flavors that tantalizes the taste buds and leaves you craving more. The atmosphere is incredibly cozy, with its intimate dining space adorned with rustic décor and soft lighting. It's the kind of place where you can unwind and savor your meal in peace, surrounded by the gentle hum of conversation and the aroma of delicious food wafting from the kitchen. The location adds to the restaurant's allure, situated in a charming area close to the seaside. Whether you're enjoying a leisurely stroll along the coast or simply taking in the scenic views, it provides the perfect setting to relax and indulge in a memorable dining experience. In summary, the wee restaurant is a true hidden gem that captures the essence of good food, warm hospitality, and coastal charm. Whether you're a local looking for your new favorite haunt or a traveler seeking an authentic culinary adventure, this family-run restaurant is not to be missed.

We stumbled onto the restaurant while photographing this lovely neighborhood. It's a Michelin rated restaurant and the best we've had in Scotland. We had a three course meal and everything - including the service - was exquisite. It was a highlight of our stay.

The mussels prepared with cream and bacon are life altering. You must get them. Period.

What a cracking meal we had here. Went mid week and we had not booked and I guess we were very lucky to get in. As the name suggests it isn't the biggest place in the world. We had the menu du jour which is £20 for three courses. The emphasis is very much on quality not quantity and l must say the quality was tremendous. Probably the best meal I've had in a while. Service was excellent and the fabric and mood of the place is very smart without being uptight. I'd recommend booking no matter what day you go on. Can't recommend this place enough.

We found ourselves in North Queensferry around lunch time and had the choice between a hotel bar and the wee restaurant. Without knowing anything about it, we chose the wee restaurant. When we walked in it was obvious we were slightly underdressed (it's a tablecloth kinda place...) but the waitress had a spot for us. We were sat down in the side room, a small room with only two tables. I wouldn't recommend it, because it felt a little bit awkward being able to overhear the other group so well. The tables in the main restaurant were all booked unfortunately. We looked at the lunch menu and we astounded by how expensive it was (£17,50 for two courses, the evening menu would have been 2 courses for £28,50). That wasn't really our idea of a quick lunch! As we already sat down, we felt we just had to suck it up and enjoy it as much as possible. We decided to order a two course lunch, with a starter and a dessert (we weren't that hungry). I spotted the word truffle on the menu and had to choose the mushroom truffle soup. It was delicious but a very large portion compared to my boyfriend's starter. He had a goat cheese parcel, which was nice, but nothing amazing. I had a cheese board as a dessert, which was really nice. My boyfriend had a pannecota was nice as well. The service was fine, but for a place with these prices i would expect a little more from them! All in all, I would love to score this place four stars if only it wasn't so bloody expensive!

Disappointed is the only word that I can use to describe my experience here tonight. I've been here a couple of times before with members of my family. The experiences have ranged from very enjoyable to 'meh'. I've not had a consistent experience for some reason plus it's expensive for what you get (even by Edinburgh standards) and the wine is overpriced in my opinion. However I chose to go tonight as my father was visiting from England for the evening and it was the only decent place I could think of nearby that would avoid a trip into Edinburgh. As money isn't a factor with him i didn't worry about the cost. Boy, i wish we'd made the effort to come into the city!! Food-wise I feel it wasn't as good as I've experienced here before. The positives were the homemade bread and olive tapinade and the starters. The positives ended there unfortunately. My dad opted for the smoked salmon which was nice (not that's there's any cooking involved in that) and I had the pork belly bonbons which were crisp and tasty with a shredded meat filling and came with a refreshing micro salad. Good start. The mains were really the let down. My dad went for the sea bass and shrimps which was served with Caesar type leaves, an egg and croutons. I went for the roasted butternut squash risotto and fried artichoke. The waitress asked how we were enjoying the food and my dad said that being honest, and since she'd asked, the sea bass fillet was far too small for being the main event of the dish. It was a very small single fillet of fish and for what you were paying for he felt it should have been bigger or 2 small fillets. She said she would pass the comment to the chef. Now, I wasn't really enjoying my risotto either but felt I couldn't really say anything to compound it more (I always cringe in situations like this). My risotto looked like a plate of scrambled eggs and the texture was similar. I'm probably spoiled having eaten numerous risottos in Italy so i know how it should be served and stodgy and slightly overcooked is not correct. To our amusement we could hear the chef's reply to the waitress from the kitchen. He defended the dish by saying the fish wasn't the only thing on the plate, there was shrimp and an egg too! After we'd finished she came back (not mentioning that a large proportion of my risotto was left) and relayed the message from the chef. Apparently the menu is designed so you are full after 3 courses. After laughing,and explaining he owns a restaurant himself, he said "are you saying that if I only eat 2 courses I'll go away hungry then?!?" I did feel sorry for the poor girl as she clearly didn't know what to say but it was a ridiculous thing for the chef to have told her to say. His fault, not hers. We opted to cut our losses at that point and finish up. Parting on friendly terms (or so I thought) with the waitress who was friendly and did her job well and was tipped accordingly. The bill? It came to a whopping £95 for 2 courses each, a bottle of wine and some water. At 2 courses for £27, especially given the quantity and quality of what we were offered tonight, this is excessive. 3 courses would cost you £32 plus an extra £6.50 supplement if you wanted the steak. £6.50!! Why am I scoring this place a 1 star? I've never scored a place this low. Ever. If I could give half stars I would have probably rated tonight 2.5, but I was all set to score it a 3 as 2 would have been a bit mean. The 1 star came about an hour after we'd left and I received a call from the owner..... My disappointment turned to "rage" after what i mistakenly thought was a call to offer apologies, turned into a really unpleasant and rude call saying we were never welcome back and my dad should be "ashamed" of upsetting the waitress (who didn't look upset as far as I could tell). He shouted down the phone at me, not letting me speak, saying he designs the menu himself and we were never to come back the he hung up! I can honestly say I've never experienced anything like it! A restaurant owner calling a paying customer back following some asked for feedback on the quantity of a dish, and telling them they're banned?!?! Wow. So fellow yelpers, no, I would NOT recommend this place. Ever.

Great food in a small village just across the Forth Bridge from Edinburgh. The Wee Restaurant is wee, with seating for about 30 people total, and with a wee menu of 3-5 starters, mains, and desserts. The staff is also small, so a large group may take a while to get served, especially at dinner time on a weekend. But, the wee stops there. The flavors are big, the dishes are ample and are cooked to perfection. The staff is attentive and more than willing to do what you want to make your dinner a success. With a seasonal menu that takes advantage of local ingredients dining doesn't get much better. We had muscles, scallops, and French onion soup to start, and duck breast and ribeye steaks with potatoes cooked in duck fat (ask for the duck fat, they don't always do them that way). We all had the brownie with sauces for dessert. The scallops were just good but everything else was fantastic. The duck breast was cooked to perfection and the best I have ever had. Add to that that they threw in a free bottle of wine and you have a 5-star experience. If you have the time, get there early go for a walk down the Fife Coastal Path to build your appetite and thirst and then stop for a drink down the street at the hotel bar before dinner.

Not overly impressed with the food or the prices. A bottle of beer for £5 and a glass of wine £7.50. The chef came out to talk to one table, the occupants of which were presumably known to him, but ignored all the other diners. A complaint about the toughness of a ribeye steak was met with the comment attributed to the chef that you get that sometimes...no apologies or compensatory glass of wine/ cup of coffee. On the plus side, quite a cosy place and a good atmosphere, but I won't be going back