What to order at Purslane

Must order
The six-course evening tasting menu; lunch runs a slimmer four-course at £40.
Signature dishes
Hand-dived scallop with cauliflower, Aged duck with cherry
Editor tip
BYO Tuesday with a £7 corkage is a cheap way to bring along a bottle from a nearby wine shop.
CuisineModern European
Price£££
NeighborhoodStockbridge
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Location

Address: 33a St Stephen Street, Edinburgh EH3 5AH

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