Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Address: 14 George Street
Website: http://www.thedomeedinburgh.com/
Type of Meal: Light dinner and drinks
Despite the fancy surroundings, drink prices are reasonable and approximately £2 for a half pint, £4 for a pint and £6 for a glass of wine. On one visit we shared a platter for four (£22.50) but given there were eight of everything this could easily serve more. Comprised of many fried favourites - coconut shrimp, duck spring rolls, mozzarella sticks and sweeter fried dough stuffed with cabbage - plus the lone grilled chicken skewers the platter has something for everyone.
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Website: http://www.thedomeedinburgh.com/
Type of Meal: Light dinner and drinks
The Dome is
an impressive building with stately columns out front and a grand entrance. Originally, built as the Physician’s hall and
later demolished to serve as the headquarters of the Commercial Bank of
Scotland, it’s now home to two restaurants, lounge, tea house, outdoors patio,
suites and events venue. On both visits we sat is the lounge where we were able
to take in the elaborate ceiling which gives the building its name.
Despite the fancy surroundings, drink prices are reasonable and approximately £2 for a half pint, £4 for a pint and £6 for a glass of wine. On one visit we shared a platter for four (£22.50) but given there were eight of everything this could easily serve more. Comprised of many fried favourites - coconut shrimp, duck spring rolls, mozzarella sticks and sweeter fried dough stuffed with cabbage - plus the lone grilled chicken skewers the platter has something for everyone.
Everything
arrived crispy and hot with my favourites being the crispy fragrant coconut
shrimp, the slightly gamey duck spring rolls and the tender chicken skewers. The whimsical use of take-out chopsticks to
skewer the chicken was also a nice touch.
On another
night, we went back for dessert and drinks and I treated myself to an
absolutely delicious mocha complete with real chocolate shavings at the bottom
of the glass. The other guests had some
delicious desserts, approximately £7 each, and were substantial portions.
During both
visits the Dome’s lounge was fairly busy filled with suits, couples and
tourists alike. But, tables turned over quickly and we never had to wait to
secure a table. The breathtaking décor, efficient service and fair pricing are
definitely worth a visit.
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