Award-winning newcomer to the Edinburgh fine dining scene, Le Roi Fou is an intimate restaurant and bar, which showcases inventive French & Scottish dishes, presented beautifully. There is an expertly crafted wine list, while the small, cosy interior boasts a curved bar with seating, and a small dining room room at the back, perfect for romantic meals. Bold, inventive recipes are served up on the Le Roi Fou menu, utilising the best seasonal produce. To start, there is grilled Galician octopus with watermelon and aged sherry vinegar, as well as hand-cut beef fillet steak tartare. Sumptuous Scottish flavours can be found in mains like grilled Scottish halibut with wild girolle and Swiss chard, and there are classic favourites such as seared new season lamb rack with mint-infused sauce. There are also continuously updating chef's tasting menus. Puddings at Le Roi Fou in Edinburgh include comforting classics like poached rhubarb and pistachio crumble with Borders crème fraîche.
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