Atrium Restaurant, 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh
EH1 2ED
Tel: + 44 131 228 8882. Fax: 0131 228 8808. The basic things are
done well and there is not too much mucking about with some top
quality ingredients. The menu offers the likes of white bean soup,
roast chicken or loin of venison.
Dalhousie Castle, Bonnyrigg, Edinburgh EH19
3JB. Tel: + 44 1875 820153. Email: enquiries@dalhousiecastle.co.uk.
Set in a 13th-century castle surrounded by forest and parkland,
the restaurant is aptly named The Dungeon. The menu mixes the
old and the new, with touches of French thrown in.
Haldanes, 39A Albany Street, Edinburgh EH1
3QY Tel: + 44 131 556 8407. Email: dinehaldanes@aol.com.
Country house cooking hardly comes better than this. Scottish
fare is prominent in the guise of west coast king scallops, along
with Highland venison and Scottish beef.
La Garrigue, 31 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh EH1
1DH. Tel: + 44 131 557 3032. Email: enquiries@lagarrigue.co.uk.
Named after an area of the Languedoc, this restaurant is such
an authentic showcase for the region's food you could be forgiven
for thinking yourself in France.
Martins Restaurant, 70 Rose Street, North Lane,
Edinburgh EH2 3DX Tel: + 44 131 225 3106. Email: martinirons@fsdial.co.uk.
Tucked away along a quiet side street, the kitchen plays it safe
with a modern European menu that takes few risks. Combinations
are well judged and cooked with precision.
Off the Wall Restaurant, 105 High Street, Royal
Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1SG. Tel: + 44 131 558 1497. Email: otwedinburgh@aol.com.
Boasting an uncomplicated approach to cuisine, diners can expect
modern cooking made from the finest Scottish ingredients, with
a few unexpected combinations.
Restaurant at The Bonham, 35 Drumsheugh Gardens,
Edinburgh EH3 7RN Tel: + 44 131 623 9319. Email: restaurant@thebonham.com.
Long windows, wooden flooring and a chic colour scheme make for
stylish dining here. The main courses are simple contemporary
dishes with well-matched flavours.
Restaurant Martin Wishart, 54 The Shore, Leith,
Edinburgh EH6 6RA Tel: + 44 131 553 3557. Email: info@martin-wishart.co.uk.
Situated on the fashionable area of Leith docklands, this small
minimalist restaurant boasts a chic environment. The changing
menu might offer lobster, beef or roast squab pigeon.
Santini, 8 Conference Square, Edinburgh EH3
8AN Tel: + 44 131 221 7788. Email: giacomodrago-ferrante@sheraton.com
This modern venue features two operations. One is a relaxed all-day
option serving pizza, pasta and lighter dishes, while the main
restaurant serves an authentic Italian menu.
The Grill Room, Sheraton Grand Hotel, 1 Festival
Square, Edinburgh EH3 9SR Tel: + 44 131 221 6422. Email: grandedinburgh.sheraton@sheraton.com.
With a clear focus on traditional French cuisine, the Grill Room
is typically Scottish in look and offers an extensive menu, which
concentrates on the use of top quality fresh produce.
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Bonars Restaurant, Poldrate Mill, Tyne House,
Haddington EH41 4AD Tel: + 44 1620 822100. Email: bonars@lineone.net.
Ideally suited to the rustic interior of the restaurant, the menu
is simple and assured. And if you’re looking for a treat,
try the peppered sea bass with lobster and saffron risotto.
Burt's Hotel, The Square, Melrose TD6 9PL (Near
Kelso) Tel: + 44 1896 822285. Email: burtshotel@aol.com.
This family-run hotel offers traditional hospitality in a welcoming
environment. The bar is popular for informal lunches, whilst the
elegant restaurant enjoys a sound local reputation.
Greywalls, Muirfield, Gullane EH31 2EG Tel:
+ 44 1620 842144. Email: hotel@greywalls.co.uk.Overlooking
Muirfield Golf Club, guests dine in an elegant atmosphere, while
the chef cooks uncomplicated fare allowing the quality and freshness
of the ingredients to dominate.
Roxburghe Hotel, Kelso TD5 8JZ Tel: + 44 1573
450331. Email: hotel@roxburghe.net
The restaurant provides attentive and formal service in elegant
surroundings. The cuisine is impressive, as is the wine list with
some specially selected clarets from the Duke’s cellars.
The Open Arms Hotel, Dirleton EH39 5EG. Tel:
+ 44 1620 850241. Email: openarms@clara.co.uk.
The Library dining room offers a selection of culinary classics.
Local produce abounds, while the dishes might include fillet of
Aberdeen Angus beef or duck breast baked on lemon grass.
