Haldanes Restaurant Edinburgh, brand new bistro

To celebrate the opening of their brand new bistro, Edinburgh’s Haldanes Restaurant are serving up a unique menu perfectly proportioned for busy lunchtime diners and leisurely ladies who lunch.

Served in the chic, street level bistro area, the new menu offers an array of freshly prepared lunch dishes for only £6. Simultaneously launching a new afternoon tea option, diners are also being invited to sample Haldanes newest offering of the finest home baking.

Chef George Kelso and his team prepare menus that utilise the freshest local produce to serve exquisite examples of the finest Scottish cuisine. The lunch menu features delicious dishes including smoked haddock fishcakes, venison and root vegetable casserole and haggis filo parcels. To finish, Haldanes will be offering a range of freshly baked cakes, desserts and fresh ground coffee.

The stylish upstairs area was created with Haldanes move to the New Town area in early 2006 and refurbished last month. Vettriano’s hang on fresh, contemporary walls with classic furniture and subtle lighting offering a contemporary space to relax and enjoy a light lunch. A traditional oak bar sits at the end of the 14 cover bistro, with an envious selection of fine wine, malts, cocktails and liqueurs.

The lunchtime bistro is open from 12noon until 2pm Tuesday – Friday.

Haldanes Restaurant, 13b Dundas Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH3 6QG

Tel: 0131 556 8407 Web: http://www.haldanesrestaurant.com

Opening Hours

Lunch: served 12noon – 1.30pm Tuesday – Friday

Dinner: served from 5.30pm Tuesday – Saturday

Pre-theatre: available from 5.30pm Tuesday – Saturday. Table must be vacated by 7.30pm.

The restaurant is closed on Sunday and Monday but can open by special appointment.

Restaurant Awards and Accolades

– 2AA Rosettes – held since 1997.

– Scottish City Chef of the Year 2004 (George Kelso, Scottish Chef Awards 2004)

– City Restaurant of the Year 2002/03 (McAllan / Taste of Scotland Awards, Nov 2002)

– Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for Wine List – held since 2002.