Restaurant · Edinburgh
Tucked into a basement on Dundas Street, this is a smarter sort of dinner than the price suggests — set lunches are especially good value for the New Town. The cooking is fresh and carefully done: an onion tart that people talk about for weeks, octopus on sourdough, cod, mussels in a sauce worth mopping up with the soda bread, and a rhubarb posset that keeps its crunch. There's a kids' menu and high chairs, and the staff are genuinely warm and attentive without being stiff. Two honest notes: the stone walls bounce sound around, so a busy evening gets loud, and service can lag in the first half hour when the kitchen is under pressure. Portions are generous enough that over-ordering is easy. Better suited to older children who'll sit through a proper meal.
A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
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