It could have been risky opening a second restaurant in the space of a year (Mark Greenaway's eponymous restaurant is just up the hill) in a venue with a dubious track record (the converted bank on Circus Place winding down to Stockbridge has seen off an Italian and fish restaurant); however, the gamble seems to have paid off. This buzzing bistro, which opened at the end of 2013, serves French brasserie classics with a Scottish twist. Think starters of Aberdeen Angus beef carpaccio, white onion ice cream, or a salad of conrnichons, crisp shallots, and soused mushrooms along with a melt-in-the-mouth tempura soft-shell crab with a deconstructed tartar sauce. The five-course grazing menu, meanwhile, is paired not just with wine but perfectly matched with smoky cocktails, beer, and whisky, while the dessert bar (Mark Greenaway's speciality is puddings) is another innovative concept.
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Bistro Moderne by Mark Greenaway
15 North West Circus Place
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Neighborhood
Stockbridge
Hours
Sun 9am–9pm; Fri, Sat 8–11am; daily noon–2:30pm, 5:30–10pm
Phone
0131/225–4431
Prices
Mains £12–£18, tasting menu £45, with drinks £70
Cuisine Type
Modern Bistro
Web site
Bistro Moderne by Mark Greenaway

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15 North West Circus Place EdinburghNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.