La Garrigue has been named as the Scottish regional winner of the Good Food Guide Readers' Restaurant of the Year. Featured on Ramsey's Best Restaurants Gordon described La Garrigue as an "amazing little bistro". Come along and sample the flavours of the Languedoc at either in Edinburgh's New Town or City Centre.
Duck's at Le Marché Noir
This restaurant has ceased trading.
- Food served: Tue–Fri noon–2.30pm, 6.30–10pm; Sat–Mon 6.30–10pm
- Number of wines sold by the glass: 6
- Private dining: exclusive use, 16 people
- Also offers: Vegetarian options (at least ¼ main courses), Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Pre-theatre menu
- Music on stereo: Easy listening
- Capacity: 52
- Largest group: 52
- Open since: 1991
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If you are looking for an intimate dining experience with attentive service and classic, well-executed cooking, Duck's certainly fits the bill. It may be a bit out of the centre for true urbanites but it's certainly worth the walk down that steep hill. Named after its charismatic owner, this elegant restaurant offers a menu containing a sophisticated mix of seasonally changing Scottish dishes with a strong French influence. Starters might include an exquisite ravioli of rabbit and thyme in a pearl barley broth or a velvety ballontine of foie gras and chicken. Mains are equally impressive, along the lines of an expertly prepared Gressingham duck breast with Jerusalem artichokes or a pink loin of Perthshire venison with chestnuts and sprouts and a memorable potato fondant. Keep space for a slice of the oozing, sticky treacle tart or a seriously good tiramisu. The wine list is excellent and affordable and has won a number of awards. Try the sommelier's selection of wines by the glass to get the best out of your meal. Book ahead because this place is deservedly busy.
- High point: Seriously impressive food in a wonderful setting
- Low point: Walking back up the hill into town
Reviews of Duck's at Le Marché Noir (14 Eyre Place, Edinburgh)
- 1. Rrrrrrrrr, Edinburgh – 15 April 2009, 12:48pmDuck's at Le Marché NoirReport
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Duck's has now closed down. I think it's available for private dos.
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