Castle Terrace
- Telephone 0131 229 1222
- Food served Tue–Sat noon–2pm, 6.30–10pm. Closed Sun/Mon.
- Average price £26.50 (set lunch); £44 (evening meal)
- Website www.castleterracerestaurant.com
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This review is taken from the current (2013) edition.
When you emerge as the offshoot of a fairly flawless Michelin-starred restaurant there is only one way to avoid playing second fiddle. And that is, of course, to win your own star, which is exactly what Castle Terrace did in 2011, less than a year after opening. Chef-patron Dominic Jack may buy into partner-chef Tom Kitchin’s ‘Nature to Plate’ emphasis on local ingredients and unstinting seasonality, but imitate he does not. If anything the dining space is more refined, a sort of slick boutique hotel crossed with serene health spa, all hardwoods and piped mood music. Edinburgh Castle tries to distract outside, but it can’t. Not with cooking this stellar. Even the lunch set menu is a culinary extravaganza of canapés, amuse bouche, three courses and petit fours, all immaculately, but not overly fussily presented. Fillet of North Sea cod comes translucent against a bold, binary colour squid cannelloni, laced together by a glaze of garlic and parsley. It’s almost too pretty to eat. This bold, creative and assured restaurant is certainly no pale Kitchin imitation.
- High point: Serious destination dining nudging two-star territory
- Low point: Some daring wine pairings on the set menus don't always hit the mark
- Number of wines sold by the glass: 19
- Private dining: Up to 16 covers
- Provides: Vegetarian options (at least ¼ main courses), Children's portions, Wheelchair access
- Music on stereo: Chilled lounge
- Capacity: 65
- Largest group: 65
- Open since: 2010
- House wine: £20 per bottle
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tyke traveller – 14 Mar 2013, 4:50pm
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Had lunch on Valentines Day. Perfection and great value, though the wine prices can be steep there are some reasonable less expensive choices. I had Belly Pork followed by a brilliant squid stuffed cannelloni with cod, and the worlds best creme brûlée.
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tyke traveller – 13 Dec 2012, 5:09pm
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We had lunch a couple of days ago. Set lunch at £24 is a complete bargain, and you have amuse bouches and a veloute before you start. Also tried the wine fight which matched each diners choices (and did it well). Deft touch throughout with subtle flavours rather than big French saucing. My oxtail ravioli with a hint of orange was excellent, and rabbit main course a tour de force (pity about 1 small bone, lose a *). Chocolate dessert possibly deserved a bit more oomph. As you would expect excellent, knowledgeable service. This was a full restaurant so booking is essential, and we were in the far small room/corner where noise was not a problem.
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john freeman – 5 Mar 2012, 2:45pm
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Excellent food, wine and presentation, and attentive service. But our evening was spoiled by the very poor acoustics. We were 4 at a table - mid room - and while we could hear our partner sitting adjacent, none of us could comfortably hold a conversation across the table. Bring back carpets in restaurants!
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Dines out every day. – 22 Oct 2010, 5:11pm
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I have been fortunate enough to have dined on every Continent on the world.Raffles,Singapore etc.You get the gist? I've been around! I retired from the Royal Navy at 35.So to fill my day "partly".I have dined out for lunch every day 7 days a week for five years.I ate at least once a week & continue to enjoy doing so at the now famous Kitchin in Leith,before the star & the tv appearances!What I would say is Castle Terrace for dishes,wine,knowledge & service is at least on par with the Kitchin just now.But definetly superior to the Kitchin before they gained their Michelin star. What I'll finish with is "everything" food,drink,cars,clothes.Where to eat, is & always will be an individual choice,"preference"Be a bloody boring world otherwise! I advice you to dine here & decide for yourself?CHOICE,Smile!
Average rating /5 from 4 reviews of Castle Terrace.
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