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    The Braided Fig

    Reviews of The Braided Fig (583)

    Read what people think about The Braided Fig! All reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners.

    5.2/6

    583 reviews

    5.2/6

    583 reviews

    Food:Outstanding
    Atmosphere:Excellent
    Service:Excellent
    Value for money:Great value
    Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
    Noise levels:Very pleasant
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    "Not good "
    2/6
    Fiona K.3 years ago · 2 reviews

    I was disappointed that they refused to serve a half portion of the Sunday roast for me. No movement on menu at all so I ended up having to order off the kids menu to ensure no food waste. If a child wanted a Sunday roast then they have no option?! The place was dead so this made it even more disappointing. My child was still eating his food when we were asked if everyone was finished and could they clean up the table. We were told on arrival we would need to wait to place or order so the kitchen wasn’t overloaded…..there were 4 tables including us! It’s normally a lovely experience here but this visit definitely left a sour taste so not sure we will rush back which is a shame as we normally have a great meal / time.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Mary F.3 years ago · 1 review

    We had a lovely lunch. Yummy food and great service. Thank you so much.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Brent C.3 years ago · 1 review

    They confirmed my booking by a telephone call , food was amazing and staff were really friendly, will definitely be back Brent

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Ilaria R.3 years ago · 1 review

    Very kind waiters; they have been careful to me for my dairies intolerance finding me tasty alternative solutions. Thanks guys

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Claudette F.3 years ago · 1 review

    Was a lovely atmosphere, staff were attentive but not overbearing, the menu was lovely & the food itself was delicious.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Neil F.3 years ago · 1 review

    Friendly attentive waiter and waitress. Explained the specials well. Great food and drinks. Good atmosphere in restaurant when it got busier.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Austin B.3 years ago · 1 review

    Excellent food and service. Will definitely be back to sample more of the menu

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Russell M.3 years ago · 1 review

    Food was lovely, nice portions and ate too much as usual. Happily return, was great service, food was impressive. Good combinations. Will recommend for sure. We had Sunday roast, very good. A++

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Kathy I.3 years ago · 1 review

    Well presented lovely local food. We will be back again

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Bernie B.3 years ago · 1 review

    Nice welcome. We were 20 minutes early but we're shown straight to our table in the window. Starters were great, one main was excellent the other (Cod) was didappointing. Good range of beers and wine. Very friendly and attentive service. Would go again.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Dianne P.3 years ago · 1 review

    Lovely food and really pleasan and helpful.staff Lively and busy restaurant

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Dee W.3 years ago · 3 reviews

    Lovely food and nice place to go on a nice summer day

    "Not good "
    2/6
    Dee W.3 years ago · 3 reviews

    It was freezing cold and my festive burger didn’t feel very festive, disappointing as the 3/4 times I’ve been before it’s been fabulous

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Sue F.3 years ago · 3 reviews

    Awesome evening. Food excellent and great ambiance. Will definitely go back.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Graeme M.3 years ago · 1 review

    Excellent food and service as always. Braided Fig never disappoints

    "Good"
    4/6
    Alison R.4 years ago · 1 review

    Service very good, food okay but batter greasy and fish better on a plate. Tartare sauce unusual. Top marks for fresh peas n’ham served with fish

    "Good"
    4/6
    Hazel C.4 years ago · 1 review

    Lunch during aberdeenbrestaurant week was enjoyable. Restaurant temperature itself was bit cool though. Fig and ginger pudding was very nice -generous portion with lots of butterscotch sauce.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Rosheen D.4 years ago · 1 review

    Great food and great service in a lovely place. Thank you

    "Average"
    3/6
    Pauline L.4 years ago · 1 review

    The chairs were on cobbles and I was rocking the whole time. It was also quite cold. My salmon was hard and unseasoned.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Kay S.4 years ago · 2 reviews

    One of my favourite restaurants in Aberdeen - excellent food, service, atmosphere and value for money.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Lorna M.4 years ago · 1 review

    First visit. Friendly and welcoming staff, lovely decor / setting and amazing well cooked / well presented food. Large portions too, which was great! Couldn’t fault any of the food. Spot on! 👍🏻 I’d have much preferred to have decided what tip to pay myself though, rather than it being added on automatically, so that was a little off putting but other than that… faultless! 😃 We will most definitely be back! 👌🏻 Thanks

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Richard B.4 years ago · 1 review

    Q e r r re e w c d v

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Alexander M.4 years ago · 1 review

    Perhaps busy with Aberdeen restaurant week. Good food and drink.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Hazel A.4 years ago · 1 review

    Delicious lunch, great value fixed price menu. Service was excellent.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Keith E.4 years ago · 5 reviews

    Absolutely stunning food and service. Would HIGHLY recommend to anyone.

    "Average"
    3/6
    Roshanna B.4 years ago · 1 review

    Staff not very welcoming. Food over priced. Vegan Mac and cheese very disappointing. Took an £11 service charge. Didn't enjoy our experience. Korean cauliflower starter was delicious though.

    "Good"
    4/6
    Karolina K.4 years ago · 1 review

    Well the food wasn't bad but it definitely did step up to the hype about them online . It was quiet bland and presentation wasnt best either. I've seen so much positive reviews so I had my hopes up and maybe that was my mistake . As I mentioned the food was just OK . Stuff was nice and friendly . Overall all atmosphere is strange as it is very quiet there and u basically hearing anyone who speaks in the restaurant. Also For some reason place was empty when we arrived and they still try to squish us into the smallest tablet in the corner of the restaurant. I asked to move us somewhere else and they did. I will not be back again.

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

    Server was welcoming and attentive. She knew the menu well and was able to answer any points we raised. Menu had something for all tastes and was well presented. Wine was reasonably priced and again, offered a range to suit all food. We were left to enjoy our food and post lunch drinks which was perfect! Only slight issue was the lack oh heat on arrival but we did warm up as place became busier. Would visit again but wear more layers!

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Susan C.4 years ago · 1 review

    Visited with a friend who required gluten free menu whole experience was excellent

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Quandoo Diner4 years ago · 1 review

    It’s always a real treat to go to the Braided Fig. The food is always excellent and the portions are massive. Service is always great too.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Kyrsten B.4 years ago · 1 review

    Fantastic food only equalled by the fabulous service. Have never been before but I will be again!!! Thank you for a fab evening

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Marion R.4 years ago · 1 review

    Food was delicious.only the second time we have been but both times the food was amasing.great choice aswell.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    CAROL F.4 years ago · 3 reviews

    Loved it ! Delicious food. Great service. Will definitely return when we are back in the city.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Gillian S.4 years ago · 2 reviews

    Great food, great service, everything spot on, drinks excellent snd staff brill

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Fiona A.4 years ago · 1 review

    Outstanding food. Friendly and accommodating service. Lovely atmosphere. Will definitely be back

    "Very good"
    5/6
    uta m.4 years ago · 1 review

    Fab food Lovely staff Will definitely go back 👍 👍

    "Good"
    4/6
    Lynn M.4 years ago · 1 review

    Food was great, slight hiccups in service but no biggie. Will definitely be back

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Laura B.4 years ago · 2 reviews

    Lovely atmosphere, great service, excellent menu, something for all tastes. Food was good. Can’t wait to return.

    "Very good"
    5/6
    Karen G.4 years ago · 2 reviews

    Great food - beautifully presented. Lovely atmosphere. Felt we were a bit rushed - asked for a wee break before dessert but after waiter came over third time in ten minutes we felt obliged to take it then. Other than that a great experience.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Tina M.4 years ago · 1 review

    Food and service was great, it is definitely worth a visit!

    "Good"
    4/6
    Claire S.4 years ago · 1 review

    When we arrived we were welcomed in by a lovely waitress and shown our table. Our drinks came but we waited 30mins for our starter of duck liver parfait and when it arrived the sourdough bread was rock hard - very over toasted. For my main course I had the burger and I was looking forward to it but was unfortunately let down. The bun was so over toasted I literally snapped it in half, the pulled beef was dry and the outer ring around the burger was very over cooked. Overall I was very disappointed with the food after being recommended your establishment by a friend who works in the food industry.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Rachel M.4 years ago · 1 review

    The food was delicious, a little pricy but with the quality of the food you knew where your money is going! It is a really charming little restaurant, a hidden gem in Aberdeen.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Reece W.5 years ago · 1 review

    Warm welcome from staff in a very unique looking restaurant. Top quality food with superb presentation.

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

    Always a super warm welcome and great service! Wide menu choices, including vegan options and amazing selection of side dishes - we shared a portion of the parmesan fries with truffle aioli. 😍😍 After a very satisfying 2 course we found ourselves sadly unable to sample any desserts 😔 Just one reason to make a return visit. See you soon!

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Ashley A.5 years ago · 1 review

    good service, nice drinks, atmosphere lovely, but most of all absolutely delicious food; everything we had was yummy and everyone enjoyed .

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

    Amazing food. Time between courses was quite a while but the staff apologised more than once. They were short staffed and very busy indeed so we didn’t mind. Noise level was quite high and difficult to hear our companion at times. Didn’t detract from the fantastic food though.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Eleanor S.5 years ago · 1 review

    This was my second time visiting & a great place to meet up with my friend. It was her first visit. We loved it Food was first class & the waiter that served us was excellent. Couldn’t do enough for us. We will be back.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    David M.5 years ago · 1 review

    Our lunch at the Braided Fig was fantastic as always. Lovely Crab Crostini Starter, Lemon Sole with Samphire, brown shrimp, grapes, and Cauliflower for Main Course was delightful. Cheese Board to finish with just the right amount of cheese, biscuits, and Relish. My only complaint is that they serve the wine in a wet, chilled glass. I asked them not to last time and they were perfectly happy to accommodate my request, but I forgot this time and got the wet glass again. Certainly won't stop me returning. Always attentive and friendly service. They do add a 10% service charge which is unusual in Aberdeen, but happy to pay it.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Sally D.5 years ago · 1 review

    Lovely staff and delicious food 😊 Will definitely be back.

    "Excellent"
    6/6
    Dave N.5 years ago · 1 review

    Food & service superb, Chablis a steal for the price, gem of a place, never disappoints 👍

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