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Summary
“Intriguing, inventive flavour combinations and presentation” has long been the hallmark of Paul Kitching’s cuisine and continues to win high ratings for this Georgian townhouse, which he runs with partner, Katie O’Brien. “Delightful warm service” and “wonderful decor” make for a very good “overall experience” that ranks amongst the city’s best.
Summary
Paul Kitching’s Georgian townhouse – named for the number of options for each section of its five-course tasting menu – celebrated its tenth year in 2019: “it’s a small dining room looking through glass onto the kitchen so you can see the large number of chefs working hard”. His trademark culinary style is “never dull”, although “some dishes have so many distinct flavours it can become confusing”. That’s always been a part of his gastronomic DNA, however, even when he was at Juniper in Altrincham, so why Michelin chose last year to take his star away is a mystery to us, and for most reporters this remains “a little gem in every way”.
Summary
Paul Kitching’s Georgian townhouse – named for the number of options for each section of its five-course tasting menu – celebrated its tenth year in 2019: “it’s a small dining room looking through glass onto the kitchen so you can see the large number of chefs working hard”. His trademark culinary style is “never dull”, although “some dishes have so many distinct flavours it can become confusing”. That’s always been a part of his gastronomic DNA, however, even when he was at Juniper in Altrincham, so why Michelin chose this year to take his star away is a mystery to us, and for most reporters this remains “a little gem in every way”.
Summary
“An amazing experience”: individualistic chef Paul Kitching serves some “exquisite” (“perhaps a tad too complicated?”) cuisine and a notable wine selection, according to fans of his “cosy” Georgian townhouse, where he celebrates his tenth anniversary in 2019. The enigmatic title refers to the number of options on each of the five courses of his signature changing menu.
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21212 Restaurant Diner Reviews
"A lovely venue and wonderful staff. An open kitchen allows you to see the chefs at work. The food was good but possibly dated and over fussy."
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £30.00 | £35.00 |  |
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| Dinner | £75.00 | |
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| Wine per bottle | £42.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £6.00 |
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| Service | 10.00% |
3 Royal Ter, Edinburgh, EH7 5AB
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑1:30 pm, 5:45 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑1:30 pm, 5:45 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑1:30 pm, 5:45 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑1:30 pm, 5:45 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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