Bistro££★ 4.4 (2777)

The Outsider

Name: The Outsider
Address: 15-16 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EE, UK, Edinburgh, GB
Telephone: 0131 226 3131
Price range: ££

15-16 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EE, UK

509 m from centre· 6 min walk

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Last read 22 Jul 2026 · always confirm current details with the restaurant.

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These tags come from reading the restaurant's own menu — always confirm directly with the restaurant before ordering. This menu includes dishes containing tree nuts, peanuts, shellfish, molluscs and fish — allergens that can cause life-threatening reactions, so take extra care.

Optional add-ons may contain fish, dairy, egg, sesame, molluscs, tree nuts, shellfish and soy. Sauces, dressings, spreads and other extras are added on request and may not appear in a dish's own tags.

The restaurant's own note

“Food Allergies and Intolerances: Please ask a member of staff if you require information on the ingredients in the food we serve.”

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specials

Sweet Potato, Lentil and Ginger Soup

£6.50

VeganVegetarian

Roast Pork Belly, Butternut Fondant, Spiced Stewed Red Cabbage, Fine Beans, Lime Yoghurt

£12.90

Contains dairy

Pan Fried Hake, Sauce Puttanesca, Sauteed New Potatoes, Tenderstems, Lemon Creme Fraiche

£12.60

Contains fishContains dairy

Steamed Langoustines, Garlic, White Wine, Butter, Fries

£23.50

Contains dairyContains shellfish

lunch

Chargrilled Burger, Cheddar, Sesame Bun, Tomato Relish, Gem Lettuce, Tomato, Dill Pickle, Garlic Mayo and Fries

£11.80

Contains eggContains dairyContains glutenContains sesame

Pan Fried Coley, Garlic and Chive Crushed Potato, Fennel and Orange Marmalade, Tarragon Cream

£10.40

Contains fishContains dairy

Steamed Mussels, White Wine, Cream, Bacon, Parmesan, Basil, Fries

£10.80

Contains dairyContains molluscs

Buckwheat and Spinach Pancake with Mushrooms, Miso and Cashew Bechamel, Wild Leaves

£9.70

VeganVegetarianContains soyContains tree nuts

Steak Frites, Peppercorn Sauce

£11.80

Contains dairy

Catalan Fish Stew, Coley, Trout, Mussels, Saffron, Toasted Almonds, Squid Ink Aioli

£10.60

Contains eggContains fishContains molluscsContains tree nuts

Pan Fried Gnocchi, Roast Butternut, Smoked Apple, Crowdie, Sage Butter, Pumpkin Seeds

£9.80

VegetarianContains dairyContains gluten

Rib Eye Steak, Lemon, Garlic Butter, Black Pepper and Hand Cut Chips with Rocket Parmesan & Tomato

£34.70

matured 35 days, John Gilmour Scottish butcher, Tweed Valley sourced

Contains dairy

Roast Whole Lobster, Garlic Butter, Salad, Fries and Garlic Mayo

£38.20

Contains eggContains dairyContains shellfish

35 Day Hung Flat Iron, Chasseur Butter, Hand Cut Chips with Rocket, Parmesan & Tomato

£25.80

matured 35 days, John Gilmour Scottish butcher, Tweed Valley sourced

Contains dairy

Roast Pork Belly Focaccia, Gochujang Shredded Turnip, Kombu Emulsion, Sugar Snap and Crispy Bean Curd Salad Sesame Dressing

£10.70

Contains soyContains glutenContains sesame

side things

Crusty Artisan Bread for 2 or 4

£3.20

VeganVegetarianContains gluten

Fries or Garlicky Fries

£4.80

VeganVegetarian

Mixed Olives for Two

£4.80

VeganVegetarian

Crispy Chipotle Whitebait, Langoustine Rouille, Lime

£6.20

Contains fishContains shellfish

Crispy Chipotle Whitebait, Langoustine Rouille, Lime

£6.20

Contains fishContains shellfish

Spiced Sweet Potato Wedges, Chive Creme Fraiche

£5.20

VegetarianContains dairy

Sauteed Sugar Snaps and Peas with Toasted Seeds and Fennel Salt

£4.90

VeganVegetarian

Apple, Beetroot & Raisin Coleslaw

£4.80

VeganVegetarian

Fries or Garlicky Fries

£4.80

VeganVegetarian

Mixed Leaf Salad with Red Onion and Cherry Tomato

£4.80

VeganVegetarian

Mixed Olives for Two

£4.80

VeganVegetarian

Crusty Artisan Bread for 2/4

£3.20

VeganVegetarianContains gluten

cheese

Cashel Blue

No price listed

Rich and piquant, cow's

VegetarianContains dairy

Lincolnshire Poacher

No price listed

Aged 18 months, cow's

VegetarianContains dairy

Grubbeen

No price listed

Semi soft, washed rind, cow's

VegetarianContains dairy

Fabulous Cheese - 2 or 3 Cheese Board

£11.80

Salty oat cakes, bread, apple, grapes, quince

VegetarianContains dairyContains gluten

starters

Soup of the Day with Crusty Artisan Bread

£6.70

Contains gluten

Mutton and Venison Terrine, Butternut, Apricot and Almond Chutney, Truffle Oil, Caraway Oat Crispbread

£7.90

Contains glutenContains tree nuts

Pea & Smoked Brie Risotto, Pea Houmous, Crispy Leeks, Capers

£6.90

VegetarianContains dairy

Salted Cod Brandade Stuffed Piquillo Peppers, Tomato Stew, Smoked Pepper Rouille, Crispy Seaweed

£6.80

Contains eggContains fish

Honey and Whisky Braised Onion, Smoked Portabella Mushroom, Stilton, Fennel Oatcake

£7.20

VegetarianContains dairyContains gluten

fish

Steamed Mussels, White Wine, Cream, Bacon, Parmesan, Fresh Basil, Fries

£18.60

Contains dairyContains molluscs

Steamed Langoustines, Garlic Butter, White Wine, Fries

£23.80

Contains dairyContains shellfish

Pan Fried Sea Trout, Spinach, Garlic and Caper Risotto, Crispy Capers, Burnt Lemon

£24.80

Contains fish

Roast Whole Lobster, Garlic Butter, Salad, Fries and Garlic Mayo

£38.20

Contains eggContains dairyContains shellfish

Pan Fried Hake, Miso Braised Butternut, Coconut and Ginger Broth, Tenderstem Broccoli, Sweet Chilli Oil, Spring Onions

£25.70

Contains soyContains fish

others

Cajun Charred Pork Loin, Sweet Potato & Spring Onion Champ, Pickled Fennel, Tenderstem Broccoli, Coriander Yoghurt

£24.70

Contains dairy

Pan Roast Duck Breast, Garlic Crushed Potato, Black Pudding, Basil and Cherry Tomato Sauce Vierge

£29.20

No allergen info on the menu

Charred Venison Haunch, Haggis, Beetroot, Apple and Potato Pave, Chantenay Carrots, Sauteed Kale Mojo Verde, Apple and Vanilla Chutney

£27.90

No allergen info on the menu

Maple Glazed Seitan, Roasted Sweet Potato, Tofu Butterbean Cream, Galangal Crunchy Chickpeas, Zaatar Savoy Cabbage, Pomegranate Molasses

£20.80

VeganVegetarianContains soyContains gluten

Rib Eye Steak, Lemon, Garlic Butter, Black Pepper and Hand Cut Chips with Rocket Parmesan & Tomato

£34.70

matured 35 days, John Gilmour Scottish butcher, Tweed Valley sourced

Contains dairy

35 Day Hung Flat Iron, Chasseur Butter, Hand Cut Chips with Rocket, Parmesan & Tomato

£25.80

matured 35 days, John Gilmour Scottish butcher, Tweed Valley sourced

Contains dairy

Smoked Tomato Pappardelle, Roast Aubergine, Olives, Capers, Lemon, Rocket Pesto and Grana Padano

£19.80

VegetarianContains dairyContains gluten

puddings and afters

Chocolate & Espresso Parfait, Peanut & Yoghurt Ice Cream

£7.90

VegetarianContains dairyContains peanuts

Baked Plums, Crushed Amaretti, Honey, Vanilla Ice Cream

£7.90

VegetarianContains dairyContains tree nuts

Lemon Sorbet, Frozen Scottish Vodka

£6.80

VeganVegetarian

Affogato - Double Espresso, Vanilla Ice Cream, Biscotti

£6.90

Add a shot: frangelico/baileys/amaretto +4

add a shot of frangelico/baileys/amaretto +£4

VegetarianContains dairyContains gluten

Dark Chocolate & Kirsch Truffles

£4.80

VegetarianContains dairy

Espresso Martini

£9.80

No allergen info on the menu

Negroni

£8.90

No allergen info on the menu

Frangelico & Lime

£8.70

Contains tree nuts

Coconut & Lemongrass Panna Cotta, Pineapple, Mint & Chilli Salsa, Coconut Sable

£6.90

VegetarianContains dairy

drinks specials

Rhubarb and Basil Gin Fizz

£9.70

No allergen info on the menu

Hugo

£9.70

No allergen info on the menu

Rhubarb and Basil Fizz (0%)

£5.90

No allergen info on the menu

Cordials: Raspberry, Elderflower or Ginger

£3.50

No allergen info on the menu

Aperol Spritz

£8.50

No allergen info on the menu

Kir Royal

£7.50

No allergen info on the menu

dinner drinks

Piquenique Gin, Fever Tree Tonic, Orange

£6.50

No allergen info on the menu

Aperol Spritz

£8.90

No allergen info on the menu

Rhubarb Basil Gin Fizz

£9.70

No allergen info on the menu

Barcelona Spritz

£9.90

No allergen info on the menu

Negroni

£8.70

No allergen info on the menu

Limoncello Spritz

£8.90

No allergen info on the menu

Old Fashioned

£11.90

No allergen info on the menu

Hugo

£9.70

No allergen info on the menu

Rhubarb & Basil Fizz

£5.90

No allergen info on the menu

San Spritz 0%

£5.90

No allergen info on the menu

beer

Edinburgh Gold Gluten Free

£5.70

Beer 4.8%

Gluten-free

Holyrood Pale Ale Gluten Free

£5.70

Beer 5%

Gluten-free

Peroni

£5.30

4.6%

Contains gluten

Barney's Volcano IPA

£6.30

Contains gluten

Edinburgh Black Dry Stout

£5.70

4.2%

Contains gluten

Peroni Libera, Alcohol Free

£4.90

No allergen info on the menu

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