Martin Wishart (French) – Edinburgh, Scotland (8.5/10)
May 23rd, 2006 by admin
Martin Wishart is a real treat, with its one Michelin star (I believe it was the first Edinburgh restaurant to be awarded one) and location in the hip Port of Leith, just a short taxi ride from the city centre. The interior is simple but stylish, and the service impeccable – polite, friendly and inconspicuous.
Skipping the tasting menu (£60), which would have taken too long, we went à la carte instead (£50 for 3 courses). I honestly can’t remember exactly what I had, probably because of the champagne, but it was beautifully presented and incredibly delicious, using the freshest Scottish ingredients – scallops, lobster, halibut, lamb, hare, woodcock and so on. There were amuse-bouches between each course to whet the appetite even more, and pre-dessert before the actual dessert.
The three course lunch menu, at the bargain price of £22.50 is excellent value for money, while the substantial vegetarian menu would tempt even carnivores.
In Edinburgh, try my other favourites as well – The Grain Store and Creelers
10 – Perfection, 9.5 – Sensational, 9 – Outstanding, 8.5 – Superb,
8 – Excellent, 7.5 – Very Good, 7 - Good, 6.5 - Above Average, 6 – Average
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Contact Details:
Martin Wishart
54 The Shore
Leith
Edinburgh EH6 6RA
Tel: 0131 553 3557
www.martin-wishart.co.uk
