Taisteal

Taisteal brings a spirit of adventure to New Town, Edinburgh, its name meaning travel or journey.

This family-run neighbourhood restaurant champions the best Scottish produce while borrowing ingredients and techniques from around the globe, folding fine-dining finesse into an easy-going setting. It's casual yet refined, focusing on flavour, craft and warm hospitality.

Head Chef Gordon Craig and his wife, Lucy, conceived Taisteal while travelling in China. Today, alongside a small, dedicated team, they serve plates that wander with purpose. Think chicken liver parfait served alongside brioche, shallot and raisin chutney, or teriyaki salmon brightened by yuzu cucumber and oyster mayo - familiar comforts given a worldly nudge.

The culinary voyage continues across the mains: smoked and cured duck meets hazelnut satay, edamame beans, sweet potato fondant and a delicate shiitake samosa, while seabass à la Française arrives with a crisp potato croquette.

For those with a sweet tooth, buttermilk panna cotta with macerated strawberries and granola sits alongside a playful passionfruit and chocolate baked Alaska.

Recognised for its individual style and included in the Michelin Guide, the AA Guide and the Good Food Guide, Taisteal balances neighbourhood ease with a polished touch. Book a table, settle in, and let your taste buds clock up the miles - a journey best measured in bites.