The four Edinburgh restaurants in UK top 100 and why judges say you should visit
| Author | Gary Armstrong |
| Published date | 20 June 2022 |
| Publication title | EdinburghLive (Scotland) |
Although many of the top spots have gone to London-based restaurants, there was plenty of praise for Scottish eateries too - of the five Scotland venues to secure their top 100 place, four are found right here in the capital, emphasising the strength of Edinburgh's food and drink scene right now.
Despite west-coast Inver being crowned the Best Restaurant in Scotland, Glasgow's restaurants failed to make the 2022 list.
Here's what judges said about the four Edinburgh restaurants and where they placed in the top 100:
Ondine Oyster and Grill, number 84
"Edinburgh-born Brett has a CV that includes St James's stalwart Le Caprice and Rick Stein's The Seafood Restaurant in Padstow, so it's no surprise the quality of the fish and shellfish he serves is second to none. Fresh produce is sourced from various locations including the Shetlands and the south coast of England, but the bulk comes directly from Newhaven's Welch Fishmongers.
"Ever since the first spice boats docked in the port of Leith, the area's food has been open to worldwide influences and that is the approach Ondine embraces in its menu with splashes of international flavours. The introduction of a robata grill has also seen the restaurant serve more meaty options, including Perthshire rib of beef."
The Little Chartroom, number 90
"The Little Chartroom started life as a cosy little bistro (only 18 covers) but in 2021 moved to larger premises to be a 'more grown-up destination' (the original site is now home to her restaurant and wine bar Eleanore). The new restaurant might be larger but its ethos is still the same, serving a simple, seasonal menu of British-style dishes with a French accent. Menus are concise, with only three options available per course, but Hall-McCarron's cooking shows great confidence and imagination.
"The Little Chartroom is low key, but has been well thought through with clean lines, a mixture of dark and light tables and light wooden chairs that lend it an air of modernity."
Aizle, number 92
"Aizle is a...
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