Restaurant of the week
The Dome 14 George Street, Edinburgh
Location
In prime position on George Street, home to some of the capital’s most popular shops, restaurants and bars.
First Impressions
Dating back to the mid-1800s, this former bank has a stately Greco-Roman façade and Corinthian portico. The interior brims with stylish opulence. We dined in the Grill Room, with its ornate and flower festooned central bar and aweinspiring dome.
Service
Impeccable. The waiting staff, smartly attired in white shirts, black waistcoats and matching aprons, exhibit the highest degree of care and professionalism.
Menu
The a la carte menu offered wonderful choices of starters and mains, a delicious desert selection and super vegan options.
Taste
Off the scale delicious, with Buffalo Farm Scottish mozzarella and heritage tomatoes, balsamic shallots, followed by pan-fried chicken breast, wild mushrooms, asparagus, fondant potato and tarragon jus. The starter was the perfect light entrée for the chicken dish that was melt-in-themouth tender. The mushrooms were fresh and flavoursome and the tarragon added piquancy. The finale was a feast of warm chocolate brownie, coconut ice cream, caramelised mango and cardamom (a surprisingly scrumptious vegan option). However, the Sunday Roast is a tempting option and a reason to return.
Ambience
Heavenly. It may be grand (even the loos have chandeliers), but it is friendly, warm and welcoming, with a cosmopolitan vibe.
Price
Given the location, ambience, flawless service and fine cuisine, the price at around £60 per head with a glass or two of Champagne, was less than I had anticipated.