Arti & Alba

Arti & Alba bring a Scottish larder and Italian sensibility together in Holyrood, celebrating the freshest local produce with poise and purpose.

Seasonal by nature and classic in spirit, it distils the essence of Edinburgh dining into generous plates and unfussy elegance. Here, the mood is warm and unhurried, a quiet confidence for conversation to find its rhythm.

Flavours move with the tides and the fields. A silky tomato and roasted red pepper soup, anchored by focaccia croutons, whispers comfort, while salt and chilli squid, lifted with saffron and a roasted garlic mayo, adds a lively flourish.

From there, the kitchen traverses land and sea: a dry-aged 10-oz sirloin steak with portobello mushroom, grilled tomato, peppercorn sauce and crisp Koffman chips, or a grilled fillet of seabass brightened by wild mushroom, potato, spinach and a lemony gremolata. A Scottish and Italian meat and cheese board nods to both sides of its heritage, ideal for opening gambits or a leisurely finale.

For a taste of the season without pretence, Arti & Alba offer polished, heartfelt hospitality in the heart of Holyrood. Reserve a table, bring an appetite, and let the kitchen lead you on a merry dance.