Stuart Ralston is an acclaimed, award-winning chef and successful restaurateur based in Edinburgh, Scotland. He is the founder of a group of notable restaurants including Lyla, Aizle, Noto, Tipo, and Vinette.
Vinette is the latest culinary venture by acclaimed Chef Stuart Ralston, known for fusing French classics with Scottish produce and Mediterranean touches in a bistro setting. It is part of the esteemed Aizle Group.
Customer Perception
Customers generally praise Vinette for its well-executed, inventive, and delicious dishes, with highlights including the monkfish, duck hearts, and a burger described as potentially the best in Edinburgh. Service is often noted as excellent and accommodating, particularly regarding dietary restrictions. Some feedback mentions the ambiance can be loud with closely spaced tables, and occasional inconsistencies in steak preparation.
Accommodates allergensDairy-free optionsVegetarian optionsVegan options (can be accommodated)
Best Times to Visit
No specific peak times or ideal days to visit were mentioned in the provided information, but it is highly regarded for dinner.
Awards & Recognition
MICHELIN Guide Restaurant • 2026
5
Had a brilliant evening at Vinette. The atmosphere was warm and relaxed, with a lovely interior that feels cosy and stylish - lovely table in the main restaurant with a view to the open kitchen.
The food was excellent from start to finish. The snacks of pigs head croquettes, smoked trout roe/ cream cheese / crisps and chevre, honey & walnut were superb - light and delicious. The trout ceviche was beautifully served, fresh and full of flavour, the ham hock terrine was the best ever - rich and beautifully done, and both the lamb rump and monkfish were cooked perfectly - still thinking about the lamb jus and pesto - fantastic flavour! The Paris-Brest with rhubarb was a standout dessert and a great way to finish the meal.
A special thank you to Elle and Robyn, who were so friendly & attentive throughout the evening. They really helped make our night feel special (and a shout-out to Ben too 😉!) It’s clear the kitchen brigade are all super-talented too!
Great buzz and fab atmosphere- busy busy.
Looking forward to coming back soon. 🩷
A really excellent place for dinner with well executed dishes done by an great team of chefs. The toasted bread with butter infused with chicken fat was a terrific way to start and the terrine, checked hearts, roulad, burger and monk fish were all delicious. Cosy and friendly with nice drinks selection.
Monkfish was very good. Venison tartare was nice, albeit very small in portion. Dessert was mediocre. Music was loud and tables were close to one another, so people started to raise their voice when talking (after a drink or two). The restaurant ambience was neither a noisy pub nor a casual French bistro, and was stuck in between. The restaurant was split into 3 sections based on floor layout and was making it hard to get the attention of the server to send the bill for payment.
The home made bread tastes very good. The duck heart was amazing. If there was a bit fresh lemon juice or pomegranate vinaigrette as finishing touches, the dish would taste even lighter. The waitress didn’t ask how we like our steak. My steak came well done. I was shocked. But the quality and taste of the steak were very good. I would definitely come for another meal.
Been here for dinner with some friends and the entire experience was exceptional. After mentioning dietary allergens, a separate dairy free menu was printed with dairy free food (including bread) being provided. Food was beautifully presented and incredibly delicious, Vinette is definitely a new favourite!
