More and more Edinburgh restaurants are joining 5pm Dining.
One of the latest is The Cellar Door, a welcoming Scottish restaurant on George IV Bridge.
Actually, the restaurant is tucked away under George IV Bridge. It’s an interesting space. Once a printing press, the split-level dining room is decorated in a jaunty style with feature lighting and a sleek set of designer stairs leading to the mezzanine.
Look out for the 21st century take on the mounted stag head.
Seasonal Scottish produce
Scotland’s farmers, fishermen and game keepers drive the menus at The Cellar Door and seasonal Scottish produce is at the heart of the kitchen.
From Shetland mussels and Scottish salmon to crispy, oat-caked haggis bon bons and 21 day-aged rib-eye steaks, the dishes on offer underline the fantastic natural larder in Scotland.
Dishes like the beer-battered fish and hand-cut chips are simple but done well. Other choices, such as the venison steak with barley risotto, roasted carrots, carrot purée and a red wine jus have been finessed that little bit more.
What they all have in common is that they are carefully presented on the plate.
Pre-theatre dining
The Cellar Door is handy for the National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Festival Theatre is a five minute walk should you fancy a bite before a show.
You can book through 5pm Dining and they are currently offering two courses for £11 on the set lunch menu.
