Lloyd Morse is the sort of chef you’d want to cook you dinner. The ebullient Australian has coursed through some of the industry’s best places to eat (and work) in his homeland and the UK, where he relocated some 14 years ago. But how exactly did he wind up in Edinburgh running one of Scotland’s best-loved local restaurants? Chloe Hamilton finds out.
Atul Kochhar to open new Mayfair restaurant, former Whatley Manor chef to launch two restaurants in the Cotswolds, new seven-course weekend tasting menu at The Petersham and The Palmerston to close its doors
From the striking stained glass window of Bibendum to a Stewart Swan piece jazzing up The Palmerston, art is a powerful vehicle of personality in a restaurant. We’ve lined up 31 great spots where you can enjoy art on the walls as well as the artistry on the plate.
What began as a minor accolade in the 2010 edition of the Guide is now the most important event in our calendar. Thanks to your nominations, and the undercover work of our inspectors, our 100 Best Local Restaurants celebrate the very best of local dining in Britain today.
Our Best Local Restaurant list celebrates the places that are the beating heart of communities around Britain. Using reader nominations as a driving force, we inspected a great number of restaurants in Scotland to decide which ones deserved a place in the 100 Best Local Restaurants 2023. Some are old favourites, others are new to The Good Food Guide, all are brilliant places to eat.
