CHEF’SCHOICE

Roy Brett, chef/patron at Ondine fish restaurant in Edinburgh, picks his six favourite places to eat

I.J. MELLIS CHEESE & WINE BAR, MORNINGSIDE, EDINBURGH

Iain & Karin Mellis, along with their son Rory, have created a gem of a dining room in the back of their famous cheese shop. Inside there is an incredible selection of Milanese charcuterie and perfect conditioned cheese washed down with natural wines. www.mellischeese.net; 0131 447 8889

ARTISAN ROAST, STOCKBRIDGE

This is well worth a stop off to taste the most incredible coffees. The flat white is as good as you will get anywhere with incredible scones, cakes and proper sandwiches too. www.artisanroast.co.uk

BIRNAM BRASSERIE, GLENEAGLES HOTEL, PERTHSHIRE

This is one incredible brasserie set in the heart of the main hotel. The food is clean, honest and well sourced. I once ate there twice in two days. My favourite dish is the classic onion soup and entrecote, the oysters were delicious too. www.gleneagles.com; 01796 662231

PETER'S YARD CAFE, EDINBURGH

This Scandinavian delight at Quartermile serves up the most satisfyingly healthy offering. It's great when the weather is on form to sit outside and taste freshly baked breads and cakes all washed down with delicious coffee. www.soderberg.uk; 0131 228 5876

NONNA'S KITCHEN, EDINBURGH

I love this family run Italian kitchen. It is solid cooking with an amazing specials board read out by Jimmy. Nonna keeps the right eye on the floor while Gino gives a warmth of service that you want to go back time and time again. The spaghetti vongole is so so good. www.nonnas-kitchen.co.uk, 0131 466 6767

TAILEND TAKEAWAY, ST ANDREWS

Tailend put great emphasis on responsible and ethical buying. It’s a good sized menu with great choice. I can't go past traditional haddock with properly made batter. Crunchy and delicious with proper chips and condiments to go. www.thetailend.co.uk, 01334 474070