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Taisteal

Forth St 1, EH1 3JX Edinburgh

Closed now · opens 17:00

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Source: the restaurant's website, read on 12 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.

Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 12 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.

Mid-Week early Dinner (Sample)
Mid-Week early Dinner (Sample) 2 courses
20.00
Mid-Week early Dinner 2 courses
estimate≈ 1100 kcal80 g carbs
Mid-Week early Dinner (Sample) 3 courses
25.00
Mid-Week early Dinner 3 courses
estimate≈ 1500 kcal110 g carbsheavy 33
Cured Scottish Salmon
Cured Scottish Salmon Wonton Tart — Wonton Tart, Avocado, Edamame, Yuzu & Nori
estimate≈ 320 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Carbonara Arancino
Sun-dried Tomato Mayo
estimate≈ 450 kcal35 g carbs
Goats Cheese Wafflevegetarian
Red Onion Marmalade, Walnuts & Truffled Honey
estimate≈ 520 kcal30 g carbs
Chicken Wrapped in Kataifi Pastry
Creamed Sweetcorn, Cajun Hasselbacks, Chorizo Mayo, Chorizo Jus
estimate≈ 850 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Sole
Sole with Scallop Sauce — Courgette, Nori Dauphinoise, Scallop Sauce, Lobster Oil
estimate≈ 720 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
Rolled Ricotta & Spinach Lasagnevegetarian
Ricotta & Spinach Lasagne — Pickled Cherry Tomatoes, Marinara Sauce
estimate≈ 680 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 73
Passionfruit & Chocolate Baked Alaska
estimate≈ 650 kcal70 g carbsheavy 26
Banana Tarte Tatin with Dulce de Leche Ice Cream
Banana Tarte Tatin
estimate≈ 780 kcal85 g carbsheavy 25
Buttermilk Panna Cottavegetarian
Macerated Strawberries & Granola
estimate≈ 420 kcal40 g carbsheavy 35
A LA CARTE MENU (SAMPLE)
A LA CARTE MENU (SAMPLE) - 2 courses
33.00
A La Carte Menu 2 courses
estimate≈ 1300 kcal90 g carbs
A LA CARTE MENU (SAMPLE) - 3 courses
38.00
A La Carte Menu 3 courses
estimate≈ 1700 kcal120 g carbsheavy 33
Chicken Liver Parfait
Toasted Brioche, Shallot & Raisin Chutney
estimate≈ 480 kcal30 g carbs
Teriyaki Salmon
Yuzu Cucumber, Oyster Mayo
estimate≈ 550 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Prawn Toast Croissant
Coriander Emulsion, Sriracha Mayo
estimate≈ 520 kcal35 g carbs
Smoked & Cured Duck
Hazelnut Satay, Edamame Beans, Sweet Potato Fondant, Shitake Samosa
estimate≈ 780 kcal40 g carbsbalanced 72
Seabass
Seabass with Potato Croquette — Peas à la Française, Potato Croquette
estimate≈ 620 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
Pan-fried Sole
Courgette, Nori Dauphinoise ,Scallop Sauce, Lobster Oil
estimate≈ 720 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
Coconut Parfait
Coconut Preserve Lemon Cake, Raspberry & Pina Colada Sorbet
estimate≈ 650 kcal75 g carbsheavy 32
Selection of Ice Cream with Honeycomb
Ice Cream with Honeycomb
estimate≈ 350 kcal40 g carbsheavy 41
Selection of Cheese from I.J. Mellisvegetarian
Cheese Board
estimate≈ 500 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
TASTING MENU (SAMPLE)
TASTING MENU (SAMPLE) - 5 COURSES
50.00
Tasting Menu 5 courses
estimate≈ 2200 kcal180 g carbsheavy 39
TASTING MENU (SAMPLE) - 7 COURSES
60.00
Tasting Menu 7 courses
estimate≈ 2800 kcal220 g carbsheavy 39
Hand Dived Orkney Scallop
Orkney Scallop Indian Curry — Southern Indian Curry, Apricots
estimate≈ 250 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Whipped Mascarponevegetarian
Whipped Mascarpone with Granola — Blueberry Compote, Granola
estimate≈ 450 kcal40 g carbs

Is this menu still right?

63veggie
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Small selection of vegetarian dishes

How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.

You can choose a goats cheese waffle or ricotta and spinach lasagne. For dessert, there is a buttermilk panna cotta.

5 vegetarian and 0 vegan dishes out of 27

68dia
scoreestimate

Low carb cafe options

How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.

The menu features several protein-based main courses. The I.J. Mellis cheese selection has only 10 g of carbohydrates.

8 diabetes-friendly · 27 dishes

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Address
Forth St 1, EH1 3JX Edinburgh
Hours
Monclosed
Tue17:00–21:30
Wed17:00–21:30
Thu17:00–21:30
Fri17:00–22:00
Sat17:00–22:00
Sunclosed
Contact
+441315572209 taistealedinburgh@gmail.com
Sources
Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), taisteal.co.uk/
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