An exciting new fine dining restaurant from two of Scotland’s brightest up-and-coming hospitality stars is set to open this spring.
eòrna, will open on the city’s Hamilton Place in Stockbridge, with chef Brian Grigor and sommelier Glen Montgomery using experience built up from some of Scotland’s finest restaurants including two Michelin star Restaurant Andrew Fairlie and working with Michel Roux Jnr, while Brian retained the Michelin star at Edinburgh’s Number One for four years.
Named for the Gaelic word for barley, the pair will oversee all aspects of the restaurant – there will be no other chefs or front-of-house staff creating a pared-back, intimate, yet sophisticated dining experience.
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The duo say the focal point of the restaurant is a 12-cover countertop “chef's table” overlooking the kitchen, with Brian and Glen cooking and hosting.
Diners will be served an ever-evolving tasting menu using the very best seasonal ingredients and classic old-world wines.
Described as a "new dining experience" for Edinburgh, the two friends posted on their website: "We have found our home. We got the keys to our permanent location! It's in Stockbridge, but we have some work ahead of us to build it.
"We're really excited about what we're going to offer."
While diners wait for them to get the restaurant ready for opening, the pair have created a sample menu to show what they can look forward to:
eòrna sample menu
Mull cheddar Mousse, Quince and Hazelnut
Belhaven smoked Salmon, Lemon Puree, Quails Egg and Caviar
Hand Dived Orkney Scallop, Oyster Leaf, Burnt Apple
Loin of Roe Deer, Salt Baked Celeriac, Sauce Grand Veneur
“Rhubarb and Custard”
Valrhona Dark Chocolate Tart, Milk Chocolate Cremeaux, Toasted Barley Ice-Cream
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