Edinburgh Food Studio

Exciting, innovative, seasonal fine dining with a communal, informal atmosphere.

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Unique in Edinburgh, this isn't simply a restaurant but a hub of food alchemy, research and experimentation. Set up by a group of young creative chefs with Noma credentials, it has added regular lunch and dinner service to its already popular gastronomic happenings. Dinner is a dynamic seven-course menu: one sitting lasts the entire evening, with diners served simultaneously, creating a convivial communal experience. The night begins with an explanation of the dishes, cooking techniques and where the produce is from. The dishes are stunning; flavours are clear and intense, whether it be a deeply savoury celeriac broth or a smoky sheep yoghurt with earthy, rich beetroot. Seemingly ordinary ingredients are transformed, such as the sweet and sour interplay of turnip and neep tops combined with haddock with an incredible woody smoke. Chicken and leeks is exactly that, but the depth of flavour is immense, while Scottish produce is showcased in playful ways, such as a doughnut filled with Scots pine-infused custard. It's informal fine dining but with an atmosphere akin to a secret club for food lovers.

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