83 HANOVER STREET, EDINBURGH

The first restaurant to be opened by Juan José Castillo Castro, the former restaurant manager at luxury hotel Gleneagles, 83 Hanover Street serves Scottish produce with Chilean influences. Located in the centre of Edinburgh, the basement restaurant sees Ross Clare (previously of Norn) as head chef and you can choose to sit in the buzzy restaurant proper, or at the charcuterie counter.

Bold Chilean flavours are found across small and large plates. All the food is designed for sharing and is served when the kitchen is ready. ‘Bites’ of calamari with a smoked chilli pepper mayo, and braised lamb croquettes with lima bean purée are snaffled in seconds. Stone bass ceviche has all the lime and red chilli zing expected of a great ceviche, and the beef short rib, accompanied by lilac mash, must have been cooking for a minimum of 12 hours – it’s a complete joy. Pork belly chicharrónes with a roquito pepper jam are another highlight. Pineapple served three ways – sorbet, fritter, charred – is a great finish to a flavoursome meal.

There’s a carefully chosen wine list from Peter Brodie (formerly Timberyard) with some great Spanish and Chilean wines, many of which are available by the carafe, as well as a couple of interesting orange wines. Cocktails include pisco sours, pisco punch and a violet martini, and there’s Moritz beer on tap, too. 83hanoverstreet.com