Revolution

4 Reviews on “Revolution”

• Humandustbin

  Had a booking for here yesterday for a hen do of over 20. Sadly it wasn’t booked in time for the expected 2 course meal, so we had a selection of party food instead. There wasn’t very many veggie options sadly, only pizza and pitta breads! There was calamari, chicken skewers, sweet potato fries and burger sliders. The burger bun was double the size and the burger pretty dry. Drinks are good-but not enough waiting staff for the size of the place! Seemed to take an age to get served.

  October 17, 2016, 3:08 pm

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• Hayley Russell

  As a student, Revolution Edinburgh is one of my favourite places to eat in Edinburgh. I was invited along to try their new menu and it did not disappoint. I had the classic steak sandwich* and it was absolutely amazing. I swapped their skinny fries for the sweet potato fries and I’m so glad I did, they were so yum! Really crispy but soft on the inside. I absolutely demolished the sandwich which came with mustard, crispy onions and rocket. If you’re a student then you probably know someone with a clubs and societies card that can get you some great discounts too. waterpainteddreams.com

  July 28, 2016, 8:13 pm

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• TartanSpoon

  Oh dear, I’ve been in here a few times as its a convenient place to meet colleagues and friends for lunch. Great spot, and usually good food. I do like their burgers and love the skinny options available but I think on this occasion they must have been having a bad day. I opted for the Brooklyn Chicken, which is chicken in buttermilk with the sweet potato chips. Unfortunately the chicken had been left in the deep frier a wee bit too long as I could barely get my teeth through it. Redeeming features is the sweet potato fries – possibly one of the best places in Edinburgh that can make them!And they do a mean cup of tea. tartanspoon.co.uk

  February 20, 2016, 10:26 pm

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• EdinburghFoody

  Having spent a few evenings at what I affectionately knew as Vodka Rev during my Freshers Week many years ago, I was not sure what to expect of the food offered on Revolutions new menu. If Im honest, all I was really aware of was the fact that they did trays of interestingly flavoured vodka shots. I was therefore pleasantly surprised to find that the restaurant menu was full of things that I was quite keen to eat.Although my dining companion and I had previously sworn to eschew cocktails, it being a Tuesday night, we could not resist when we saw the selection. Ever a traditionalist, he opted for the classic Mojito, while I sampled their raspberry and basil version. I didnt find the flavour of raspberry to be as strong as I expected, but there was certainly a refreshing sharpness to the drink, and the basil added a very nice counterpoint to the rum.The food was difficult to choose, as there is something for everyone on this menu and we would both have been happy to eat most of the items listed. There are all the things you would expect to find in a bar/restaurant such as pizza, flatbreads, burgers, sandwiches and wraps, as well as hot dogs but all of these items have been refined with the addition of more interesting condiments and garnishes.I have a profound love of hot dogs, but was craving a burger so decided to share a plate of Dough Dogs as a starter. The Bockwurst was exactly as I had hoped: salty, juicy and wrapped in chewy dough which had been drizzled with ketchup and American mustard. We were off to a good start!For the main, I ordered the Smokin Bacon Burger, while the Traditionalist opted for the Classic Steak Sandwich. The burger was nicely caramelized on the outside but still moist and flavoursome, the brioche bun was soft and the chorizo ketchup brought a nice level of spice to the mix. If I were to criticize something, I would have liked the bacon to be a bit crispier, but it was still a very tasty burger. The steak sandwich was also a hit, packed with nicely cooked strips of rump steak and complemented with the addition of the Dijon mustard and onions. The ciabatta roll, however, was nothing special.One particular star of the evening, however, was the House Ketchup which was brought to accompany our chips (sweet potato for me and classic for the Traditionalist). The chips themselves were great, crisp on the outside but fluffy within and not too thick cut but they were really brought to life by the House Ketchup whose secret ingredient we were unfortunately unable to guess. I would actually have described it as more of a barbecue sauce, but it was slightly sweet, slightly smoky, with a background heat from spice which made it very enjoyable indeed.Finally, I decided to indulge myself at the recommendation of our very friendly and attentive waiter and try one of their specialties: the Chocolate Fluffwich. This turned out to be a decadently sweet confection of marshmallow fluff and Nutella sandwiched in brioche and then deep fried. It proved too much for me to finish after everything else, but it was certainly enjoyable, particularly paired with the slightly sharp blueberry sauce. Our waiter confessed that he had had to limit himself to one a week and I could understand why that would be necessary but also difficult.Overall, I would say that Revolution has something to appeal to everyone, which was reflected in the wide range of clientele there on the Tuesday I visited. I would strongly recommend it as a place to go with a group of friends of an evening for some tasty cocktails and well-executed bar food with a twist. With 50% off food on Mondays, it would make an excellent place to fend off the Monday Blues, while 4 cocktails in the week make it an appealing place for an after work cocktail with friends or colleagues. edinburghfoody.com

  August 11, 2015, 3:00 pm

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