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Number One, The Balmoral

1 Princes Street, EDINBURGH, EH2 2EQ

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The Balmoral is Edinburgh's most prestigious hotel, a classic of the Edwardian railway age in the city's most coveted Princes Street postcode. Naturally, it is no slouch in the looks department: the flagship Number One restaurant was designed by Olga Polizzi to exude class, which it does in spades, thanks to the deep lustre of onyx-red lacquered walls, golden velvet banquettes, ankle-deep carpets, and tables separated by oceans of space. The confident and well-established kitchen remains under the charge of Jeff Bland, who continues to chart a classically-French course, with modern re-workings in dishes based on pedigree Scottish produce. A typical starter might see a roulade of foie gras sharing a plate with endives, fig and grape vinaigrette, and smoked almonds, or there might be plump West Coast scallops, teamed with celeriac purée, pig's cheek, pak choi, peanuts and lime jus. Fish is always a good bet: monkfish with langoustine, chive gnocchi, leeks, and saffron sauce, for example, while meaty options could offer Borders venison with braised lentils, Jerusalem artichoke, beetroot and pickled walnuts. The same luxurious vein runs through to desserts such as chocolate chiboust with pineapple and cardamom purée and lime sorbet.

Further information

Tel: 0131 557 6727
& 556 2414
Fax: 0131 557 3747
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Open/closed

Dates closed: 1st 2 wks Jan
Days closed for lunch: all week

Restaurant information

Cooking type: Modern Scottish
Chef: Jeff Bland, Craig Sandle
Number of seats: 50
Accessible for wheelchairs.
Disabled toilets.
Vegetarian meals available.
Children welcome.
Children's portions.
Bedrooms available.

 

Restaurant price guide

3 Course dinner from: £62.00
Prices are for guidance only. Please check when booking for current rates.

 
Number One, The Balmoral, Edinburgh

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follow city centre signs. Hotel at E end of Princes St, adjacent to Waverley Station
Nearest station: Waverley

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