Bread Street Brasserie

Comfortable hotel brasserie with good options for vegans and those with gluten or nut allergies.

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Handily located mid-way between the Grassmarket and the west end of Princes Street, the Bread Street Brasserie has claims as a stand-alone dining destination, though the fact that you enter via the Doubletree Hilton hotel reception does rather nail it as a hotel offshoot. That said, the brasserie is a smartly furnished and pleasant enough spot. Banquette seating and well-spaced tables are comfortable and the staff are keen to make your visit a success. The kitchen deserves praise for a menu that is alert to dietary sensibilities with vegetarian and gluten-free options flagged up, and a special vegan dinner once a month. The lunch and early evening fixed price deals lift a selection of dishes from the main à la carte, with a decent choice of four starters and mains, featuring the likes of beetroot-cured salmon, herb chicken with sweet tomato sauce and parmentier potatoes, and lemon drizzle cake or a cheeseboard with chutney and grapes to finish.