What to order at The Little Chartroom

Must order
The set lunch on Friday; three courses of the kitchen's best new dishes at half the dinner price.
Signature dishes
Beef tartare with smoked oyster, Roast cauliflower with chickpea
Editor tip
Roberta also runs Eleanore around the corner on Albert Place for walk-in small plates if the Chartroom is fully booked.
CuisineModern British
Price£££
NeighborhoodBruntsfield Morningside
HoursWed-Fri 12:00-14:15, 17:30-21:15; Sat-Sun 10:00-14:15, 17:30-21:15; Mon-Tue closed
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Georgian Edinburgh New Town Food Tour

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