Number One
- Telephone 0131 557 6727
- Food served Sun–Fri 6.30–9.45pm, Sat 6–9.45pm
- Average price £64/ £70 (set evening meal)
- Website www.restaurantnumberone.com
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From the moment you enter Number One there is little doubt that every aspect of this operation is a very classy affair. The surroundings are stylish and the welcome is warm. This is exactly what you would expect from Michelin-starred fine dining, from the melt-in-the-mouth canapés served with drinks in the bar area, to the range of little treats arriving between courses. Each dish is beautifully presented: a starter of scallops with glazed chicken wings, cauliflower and garam masala is a beautiful combination, while red deer with red cabbage, sprout leaves, bitter chocolate and a perfectly constructed mini bridie is an exquisite dish. Turbot with squid linguine, parsnips and shellfish sauce is equally remarkable, although the portion of perfectly cooked fish could be slightly larger. An impressive trolley of cheeses circulates, or for a sweeter conclusion opt for Valrhona chocolate cremeux, caramelia mousse and banana ice-cream. This is impressive food with an old-fashioned air to the dedicated service.
- High point: Delicious food in laidback surroundings
- Low point: Basement location means no views
- Number of wines sold by the glass: 14
- Private dining: 45 or 70 (semi private area)
- No. overnight rooms: 188
- Provides: Gluten-free options, Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access
- Music on stereo: Unobtrusive jazz and easy listening
- Capacity: 55
- Largest group: 70
- Open since: 1997
- House wine: £30 per bottle
Reviews & features
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16 Feb 2011
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food fanatic – 3 Jul 2009, 12:52pm
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pure food porn from start to finish - its the little touches that make fine dining at this level such a joy - I ate here twice two weeks apart and even then the amouse bouche and pre desserts were different - care has been taken on every level to ensure a complete dining experience the waiters are attentive but not sychophantic, tables are spaced to give privacy and the peaceful atmosphere defies the hubub of Princes Street being only metres away. Very expensive but very special - the best place I have eaten in Edinburgh
- 1. Marsco – 9 Nov 2008, 12:40pm Report
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This place is fantastic. 8 of us had a wonderful dining experience here a couple of weeks ago. The food is a culinary experience and the wine that accompanied the taster menu gave us a stunning choice. The conversation was never limited by the courses? The staff were as if invisable other than the brief introduction to the different wine and food at the beginning of each course and this was fascinating to say the very least! Everything from the food/wine homemade bread/toilets/bar/dining-room was to an exceptional standard. For a special occasion or treat I would high recommend this place to anyone who is looking to have their palette pampered. Superb
Average rating /5 from 1 review of Number One.
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