Veeno Edinburgh Rose Street, Exclusive Hire

I booked an Italian wine tasting and pairing experience in Edinburgh for my boyfriend’s birthday, and while it had potential, the experience left a lot to be desired. The evening started out okay—it took quite a while to be served despite being the only ones in the small restaurant, but things eventually got moving. The wines and pairings themselves were lovely, so no complaints there. Unfortunately, the atmosphere was another story. When we first arrived, the restaurant was completely empty, but as more people trickled in, they kept seating everyone right next to us in this cramped corner, despite there being plenty of space elsewhere. To make matters worse, the table next to us spent the entire time loudly complaining about the service. Their pasta had been served cold, and despite repeatedly asking for it to be heated, the waiter never got around to it—despite the restaurant still being mostly empty. This went on for over an hour, which completely killed the vibe. After the wine tasting, we decided to order another glass each. However, just as we were finishing and ready to order another, the waiter came over and asked us to leave because they supposedly had another table booked in 10 minutes. Again, the restaurant was still practically empty, so this felt unnecessary and rushed. To top it all off, they added a 12.5% service charge, which didn’t feel justified since we barely saw the staff throughout the visit. All in all, while the wine and pairings were enjoyable, the odd atmosphere, inattentive service, and strange seating decisions made it hard to fully enjoy the experience.