Eating Out
17,000 portions of fish and chips in the festival
Europe’s biggest fish and chip shop have today revealed a record number of visitors this month to their fish and chip restaurant on Victoria Street. Edinburgh based Vittoria Group, owners of the 300-cover Bertie’s Restaurant and Bar in Edinburgh’s Old Town, welcomed over 25,000 guests during this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival and a staggering 17,000…
Read MorePizzeria with a difference opens its doors
Sourdough pizza pioneers Franco Manca has officially opened its first Edinburgh-based pizzeria. With fresh sourdough handmade on site every day and natural Italian wine, Franco Manca was the first pizzeria to offer sourdough pizza in the UK. Customers will be able to order one of the daily meat, veg and vegan specials or choose from…
Read MoreChef Nico unveils a new theatrical menu at 111
The theatrical ten-course tasting menu is the latest innovative food concept to be introduced by celebrated Glasgow chef Nico Simeone. Reviving the traditional ways of entertaining in a unconventional manner with reimagined British favourites, chef Nico Simeone (Six by Nico, The Hebridean, Supper Club by Nico) aims to attract formidable Scottish food connoisseurs to dine…
Read MoreA delicious grouse recipe to try at home
Roberta Hall-McCarron and Shaun McCarron know a thing or two about sourcing and cooking game. From August through to February, The Little Chartroom in Edinburgh have a great range of game dishes featuring on their ever-changing menu. Chef Roberta loves the taste and diversity of and often it is the only meat option on their…
Read MoreToast the Festival at its official restaurant
An eaterie is ready to celebrate its second year as official restaurant partners to the Edinburgh International Festival. For a second year running, multi-award winning brasserie and cocktail lounge Dine has launched a new Festival food menu and themed cocktail menu to toast the return of the world’s largest arts festival. Dine’s acclaimed seasonal Market…
Read MoreSmall plates will feed the biggest of appetites
Small plates are big news in the Scottish restaurant industry and Glasgow restaurant The Dhabba has created its own appetising version. The Candleriggs restaurant’s new tapas style menu is called Laghu Kund meaning ‘Small Bowl’ and is available alongside nut free and gluten free dishes at the restaurant. The menu gives more choice for groups…
Read MoreIndulge your guilty pleasures with a tasty new menu
We all love humble comforting dishes and from next week two Scots restaurants are cooking indulgent food treats with their latest theme, Guilty Pleasures. Sweet and creamy, crispy or crunchy – what’s your secret eating pleasure? In honour of our less proud moments (and our drunken food choices), Chef Nico Simeone and his team invite…
Read MoreA private dining experience in an unusual setting
A leading Edinburgh restaurant has launched an exclusive dining experience in the City Observatory site on Calton Hill throughout the month of August. Based at The Lookout by The Gardener’s Cottage is located in The Library. The Library is a charming dining room set within the historic site which houses some of Edinburgh’s oldest and…
Read MoreRestaurant reopens in time for the Festival season
The Scottish Cafe and Restaurant in Edinburgh has re-opened its doors to the public in time for the capital’s Festival season, following an extensive seven-month refurbishment. The independent, family business is owned and operated by Edinburgh restaurateurs, Victor and Carina Contini. The fresh new look interior champions many Scottish designers and the menu as always…
Read MoreNew vegan menu launches at city restaurant
Glasgow’s Dhabba restaurant in Candleriggs has launched a brand new vegan menu. And with more than 11 main dishes – loads of starters and side dishes, it’ll ensure those wishing to stick to plant based diets have more than enough choice. The North Indian restaurant which recently eradicated nuts from its kitchen wanted to offer…
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