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On the site of the original Little Chartroom, and still owned by chef-owner Roberta Hall-McCarron, this place will be a wine bar and small plates spot.

survey result

Summary

£95
 ££££
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Some still remember these tiny premises as the original ‘Little Chartroom’ which formerly occupied this space, and which was transformed by its predecessor’s owners into this cosy restaurant, serving a contemporary fixed menu at both lunch and dinner (in the evenings at £70 per person).

Summary

£33
    £
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

The younger sibling of the Little Chartroom (and occupying its old premises) certainly holds its own against its forebear; the cosy wine bar and restaurant with high stools and wooden tables turns out “lovely inventive cooking” (often fish-centric) “with exemplary service” to boot; bonus points for the “great music!”.

Summary

£33
    £
5
Exceptional
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This “outstanding sharing plates restaurant” is “baby sister to the Little Chartroom”, and occupies the site it vacated when founders Roberta Hall & Shaun McCarron needed bigger premises for their main operation. But there’s no suggestion that Eleanore is a secondary consideration, and its “tasty changing menu” wows all who are lucky enough to bag a table.

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30-31 Albert Place, Edinburgh, EH7 5HN

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Reviews of Eleanore Restaurant in EH7, Edinburgh by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of Eleanore restaurant.
Helen B
Tiny but exceptional food and service and s...
Reviewed 24 days ago

"Tiny but exceptional food and service and super value - well done "

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Prices

Availability 2 courses 3 courses coffee included service included
Lunch £38.00  
Dinner   £65.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £0.00
Filter Coffee £0.00
Extras  
Bread £0.00
Service 12.50%
30-31 Albert Place, Edinburgh, EH7 5HN
Opening hours
Monday1 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑8 pm
TuesdayCLOSED
WednesdayCLOSED
ThursdayCLOSED
Friday1 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑8:30 pm
Saturday1 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑8:30 pm
Sunday1 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑8 pm

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