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Aberdeen
City Centre
Merchant Bistro
Merchant Bistro Reviews

Merchant Bistro

British, European

Dishes priced around£14

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Reviews of Merchant Bistro (35)

Read what people think about Merchant Bistro. All restaurant reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners. Learn more about Merchant Bistro before you go by getting tips and ratings from other restaurant-goers. With real-life reviews, you can see what other diners loved about Merchant Bistro and book a table with confidence!

5.6/6

35 reviews

5.6/6

35 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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"Excellent"
6/6
Colin S.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Excellent food in a great venue supported by super service and a lovely ambiance with a varied menu which changes regularly and caters for all tastes.

"Very good"
5/6
Alistair B.7 years ago · 1 review

Food excellent, service slowed when restaurant was full. Staff friendly, wine selection limited but fairly priced. Good selection of gins. Overall a good dining experience.

"Excellent"
6/6
Colin S.7 years ago · 3 reviews

The whole lunchtime experience was excellent with delicious food, perfectly prepared and beautifully presented. The service was friendly attentive and efficient. and the venue was lovely, comfortable, warm and welcoming. We will definitely be back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Colin S.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Excellent food in a great venue supported by super service and a lovely ambiance with a varied menu which changes regularly and caters for all tastes.

"Excellent"
6/6
Carolyn G.7 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic evening with excellent food and friendly service at a great price. Thank you for giving as such a GREAT evening for my son's birthday. We will most certainly be back!

"Very good"
5/6
carole t.7 years ago · 1 review

I couldn't resist having a starter so I was sadly too full for pudding - maybe next time. The starter (mushroom and potato quiche) was amazing though!

"Very good"
5/6
Donald C.7 years ago · 1 review

Food was excellent!!!!! Service levels high and most of all clean and nice location. Would most certainly eat there again. Only complaint little slow with drinks... but not anything major. Had a great time!

"Excellent"
6/6
Lyndsay M.7 years ago · 2 reviews

We had beautiful food and excellent service - really enjoyed the meal and my friend did too. Thanks for a lovely evening again! Will be back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Lyndsay M.7 years ago · 2 reviews

We enjoyed a fantastic meal, attentive service and good drinks! We will definitely be paying another visit to this venue in the future! Keep up the good work :-)

"Excellent"
6/6
Karen D.7 years ago · 1 review

We had a great time. The food was delicious (Oh that Cullen Skink soup!) and the service attentive and friendly. A lovely relaxed space that would be equally perfect for a catch up with an old friend or a full-on special occasion...or even just a wee treat of a lunch stop? I'll certainly be back!

"Excellent"
6/6
Joanne W.7 years ago · 1 review

Lovely bistro, staff were very nice and accommodating. Food was very beautifully presented and tasted fantastic. We will definitely be back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Janice W.7 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic food which was interesting, very fresh and delicious. Lovely restaurant which is informal and relaxed. Brilliant staff - friendly & knowledgeable about the dishes on the menu. Good value for money given the high quality.

"Excellent"
6/6
Shiona W.7 years ago · 1 review

Very nice welcome on arrival. Our waitress was very pleasant, manner able and attentive. Nice gin menu. Lovely meal. Would recommend and will go back again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Matthew L.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Enjoyed a lovely relaxing lunch at the Merchant Bistro. The food was delicious, well presented and complimented by friendly and attentive service. Will definitely be back again!

"Excellent"
6/6
Rebecca T.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent service, the staff were very friendly and attentive. The food was of excellent quality and the selection of gin... incredible! We had a lovely evening.

"Excellent"
6/6
Shona S.7 years ago · 1 review

A hidden gem! Fresh, quality food beautifully presented, wonderful flavours and cooked to perfection. Tasteful surroundings with a lovely, calming ambience and professional, polite staff. A truely wonderful treat.

"Excellent"
6/6
andrew c.7 years ago · 1 review

we went for a lunchtime meal , the courses for £24 was on offer ! ' we all love good food and the varied options resulted in the 3 of us each have different dishes from each category , the courses when they came were excellent and well presented , aberdeen has a lot of good restaurants i.e. good food but not exceptional , the merchant bistro offered exceptionally good choice , quality and ambiance , truly a memorable experience

"Very good"
5/6
Laura R.7 years ago · 1 review

The restaurant has a very nice atmosphere, perfect for a bistro. The staff were attentive and friendly. The food was great, I had the wood pigeon starter which was delicious and the carved rump steak which was also great however didn't need the bread as well as the stovies on the side. Will be back!

"Very good"
5/6
jade h.7 years ago · 1 review

The food was really good. The wood pigeon (entry) was superb. The main (slidder) was very good, but the best was the dessert. The selection of gin is amazing

"Excellent"
6/6
Tom C.7 years ago · 1 review

We had a very relaxed and enjoyable anniversary dinner, staff were very welcoming and helpful. Food was superb and the wine list is very good . Thank you for a memorable evening.If in Aberdeen we will definitely call again

"Excellent"
6/6
Eddie S.7 years ago · 1 review

Fabulous food and service. Highly recommend for all tastes!!! Disappointed I wasn't able to have dessert as they looked great, was so full after first two courses...set menu was great too, excellent value for money.

"Excellent"
6/6
Mark C.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Merchant Bistro is easily one of Aberdeen's best restaurants. The attention to detail, the service and the quality of the food are all outstanding. I would thoroughly recommend this little gem to anyone.

"Excellent"
6/6
Stephen G.7 years ago · 1 review

What can I say? Another amazing meal at Merchant Bistro! Stunning food and great staff. Definitely be back to sample more culinary delights very soon!

"Excellent"
6/6
Olga S.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food and service. Relaxing atmosphere, the restaurant was very quiet: there were only 2 or 3 busy tables apart from us. The place hold an award of the best bistro in Aberdeenshire.

"Very good"
5/6
Anney M.7 years ago · 1 review

Very good food and service. Interesting menu with good choice. Seasonal ingredients well put together in tasty combinations. Good drinks menu, particularly gins! White wine could be colder.

"Excellent"
6/6
Lynne M.7 years ago · 1 review

A favourite restaurant which never fails to provide excellent food and the friendliest service. My friends and I come here often and have only good things to say about the menu and atmosphere.

"Excellent"
6/6
Margaret S.7 years ago · 1 review

We always enjoy our visits to Merchant Bistro. The food, service and ambience today was excellent and we are always made to feel so welcome.

"Excellent"
6/6
Gillian R.7 years ago · 1 review

Service was excellent as usual. Friendly staff. The food was gorgeous. Lamb was tender and my friend from Inverness thought it was a lovely wee gem of a restaurant.

"Very good"
5/6
Iona R.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food, great service, great value! Ease of booking online makes it extra convenient. Would recommend to all looking for a good quality restaurant using local produce for very reasonable prices

"Very good"
5/6
Wendy C.7 years ago · 1 review

Booked an early table 18.15, so restaurant quiet, but service and food were excellent. Catered well for a gluten intolerant customer. Friendly and helpful staff.

"Excellent"
6/6
Neil B.7 years ago · 1 review

Wanted to try the Merchant Bistro for a while and was disappointed; great early evening menu with lots of choice with excellent service in a very convenient location.

"Very good"
5/6
Iain J.7 years ago · 1 review

Booked an early table at 6pm. Restaurant quiet but started to get busy later. Partner has allergies to many things and staff great ensuring everything was covered. Will definitely be back again.

"Good"
4/6
Orla B.7 years ago · 1 review

The service was good - it was apparent when they got busy though , that two serving wasn't sufficient! My friends food was lovely- the lamb pie was beautifully presented however I went for the Merchant Mac and was quite disappointed by the historically cheesy dish to just taste mustard/mustard powder. It was inedible.

"Excellent"
6/6
Patricia R.7 years ago · 2 reviews

The Merchant Bistro is a favourite restaurant with me for meeting up with friends at lunch time and I have also enjoyed several dinners there. The style is contemporary and there is always a good buzz but tables are well enough spaced out to enable private conversation. Service is extremely attentive and friendly and the food is brilliant with a wide range of choices and inspired combinations. I would thus highly recommend.

"Not good "
2/6
Kristian A.7 years ago · 1 review

Service was very friendly and nice, but the food wasn't good. We ordered Mac'n'Cheese but got a cheese soup with a few pasta pieces in it.