Yet another big restaurant chain heads for Edinburgh’s St Andrew Square
Celebrated Argentinian steak restaurant Gaucho to open first Scottish flagship eaterie and bar in the capital
This November 4a St Andrew Square will be transformed into a sophisticated yet welcoming dining destination for business lunches, intimate evening dining, private dining and special events.
Edinburgh restaurant-goers can enjoy Gaucho’s globally renowned steaks as well as specially created fusion dishes, such as haggis empanadas, made using locally sourced Scottish produce. Diners will be guided through the menu via the Gaucho beef board – a selection of signature prime cuts, including lomo, ancho and cuadril – which are brought to their table by a highly trained, dedicated host.
Gaucho’s wine list will provide a choice of more than 200 exclusive Argentinian wines, alongside a wide range of Scottish whiskies, gins and an extensive cocktail menu.
From opening day, Gaucho will introduce all aspects of its brand to Edinburgh, including its famous Electro Brunch menu, wine tasting and beef masterclasses as well as its “mini Gaucho” and “young Gaucho” menus for families with children. Gaucho’s Edinburgh location is a homecoming for the restaurant’s free-to-roam, grass-fed Aberdeen Angus beef which comes directly from 45 specially chosen farms known as “estancias”. Originally from Scotland, Aberdeen Angus was first introduced to Argentina in 1879 by Don Carlos Guerrero.
Today, all Argentina’s Aberdeen Angus are direct descendants of Guerrero’s original Scottish cattle – Cinderella, Aunt Lee and Virtuoso, the bull.
The launch of the Edinburgh restaurant will also see Chef Director, Jamie Robertson, return to his roots. Born and raised in Bonnyrigg, Robertson worked alongside celebrity chef, Jamie Oliver, before joining Gaucho in 2012; overseeing menu development and supply chain.
Commenting on the new restaurant, Jamie Robertson, said: “Being from Bonnyrigg, this is something of a homecoming for me. I’m enjoying the opportunity to create exclusive dishes for our new Edinburgh restaurant that celebrate and fuse the provenance of Argentinian beef with Scotland’s enviable natural larder. If there’s one thing Scots know, it’s good beef, so I’m looking forward to bringing Gaucho’s world-famous menu back to a home crowd.”