The team behind a new Tuscan-inspired cocktail bar that's opening in the New Town have released a first look at what people can expect.
Ciao, a stand-alone Cicchetti and cocktail bar within the chic Rico's Ristorante on North Castle Street, aims to celebrate Italy's iconic cocktail - The Negroni - as well as Italy's more informal dining style with Cicchetti (small snacks and side dishes) served all day with an affordable lunch menu.
The exciting new venue serves an array of Italian aperitivo style and crafted cocktails, including a full negroni list with a variety of options from £8.
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Ciao's lunch and light bites menu is more casual, with two courses for £15 and three courses for £20. The team say there is a full bar menu available all day, giving diners more options while Rico's serves more formal refined fine-dining Italian cuisine.
Dishes on the menu include Puliga Buratta with Nduja with Fennel Crackers, Croquettes with Chilli & Leek and Tuscan liver Pate with Preserved Fruit Puree and mains include italian classics - Beef Barolo Lasagna, Carbonara and Mushroom Risotto.
The 30-seat cocktail and cicchetti bar is open five days a week, from Tuesday to Saturday aiming to attract city centre workers, the New Town community, and international visitors. The intimate and charming bar is the ideal stop for lunch, pre-dinner drinks or a laid-back date night in the city.
Ciao is part of young restaurant entrepreneur Stefano Pieraccini's, 27, Rocca Group, which includes Rico's Ristorante, The Broughton on Edinburgh's Broughton Street, and The Seafood Ristorante in St Andrews. All three of Rocca's restaurants are included in this year's Michelin Guide.
Stefano said: "Ciao's arrival elevates our offering on North Castle Street. Our extensive negroni and cocktail menu is ideal for a romantic after-work drink, a romantic date, a birthday, an intimate festive celebration, or a late-night cocktail.
"Our lunch and Cicchetti menu features well-known meat and pasta dishes and celebrates the flavour of Tuscany."
Bookings are open and the menus can be viewed here.
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