The past couple of weeks have seen me have some really enjoyable meals out. Featuring in this post is the Edinburgh Larder Bistro and Monteiths.
Edinburgh Larder Bistro
Website - http://www.edinburghlarder.co.uk/bistro
Location - Alva Street Edinburgh
Food:
Sea trout with herb potatoes, sprouting broccoli and capers - Edinburgh Larder Bistro
General comments - I've been to the Bistro before but only for a dinner. This visit was a lunch using an Itison voucher. Our deal was a two course lunch plus a hot drink each. We opted to share a starter of black pudding and poached egg, and share a cheeseboard after our mains. My main is above, and my friend opted for a pork, bean and cider stew. We were on a quick turnaround given we attended on our lunch hours, and the staff were very accommodating to our needs. Our food was lovely; the best fish I've had in ages. My friend isn't a pork man but rated his meal very highly indeed. My second visit was another pleasure, and I hope to return soon!
Monteiths
Location - High Street, Edinburgh
Food:
Monkfish with black pudding, bacon and cauliflower puree - Monteiths
General comments - my mother and I visited for dinner on a Saturday evening. It is definitely wise to book at Monteiths, because I don't think we would have got a table otherwise. We both opted for the same main as shown above. Although a little on the pricey side (£22 per portion), the meal was delicious. It was a fair sized portion, and the chef certainly didn't scrimp on the black pudding. The meal was hearty and wholesole but I could've done with a little more. That is a very minor downfall. All in all, the dining experience was brilliant and the food delicious. I hope to return to sample the Chateaubriand!
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