Intimate, creative small-plates spot with standout cocktails and sharp execution, best for adventurous diners comfortable with premium pricing and petite portions.
Skua exemplifies grade A standards through exceptional service warmth and attentiveness paired with strong food quality anchored by refined seasonal small plates and creative cocktails. The generally reliable execution and destination appeal as a Bib Gourmand establishment position it among Edinburgh's most celebrated contemporary dining experiences, though the intimate basement setting and modest portions define rather than limit its distinctive character.
One caveat: Pricing is genuinely premium and portions are small; some diners leave a bit hungry