What to order at Aizle

Must order
The six-course set menu changes weekly; whatever appears on the harvest board that month.
Signature dishes
Hen of the wood with smoked egg yolk, Aged hogget with sea buckthorn
Editor tip
The hotel terrace is open to walk-ups for a glass of fizz before service. Lunch is half the dinner price and runs the same menu.
CuisineModern Scottish
Price£££
NeighborhoodNew Town
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Location

Address: Garden Room, The Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, 38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh EH2 4HQ

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