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Edinburgh Reporter
11 hours ago
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- Edinburgh Reporter
Newest trattoria in town opens soon
The Hoxton Edinburgh is set to open on 1 July along with its modern Italian restaurant Patatino which is inspired by the trattorias of Sorrento. From 1 to 6 July the restaurant is offering 50% off all food. Patatino takes its name from an Italian term of endearment (literally 'little potato') and will offer 'joyous hospitality and a laid-back romantic atmosphere', and the menu combines hearty Italian dishes with local Scottish produce – many with a creative twist, including: Deep fried spaghetti squares with tomato and spicy basil pesto Linguine with shellfish bisque, Eyemouth crab and Amalfi lemon Pizza with 'nduja, haggis, jalapeño, hot honey and fior di latte Panettone pudding To start, menu highlights include Deep Fried Spaghetti Squares with Tomato and Spicy Basil Pesto; Arancini with Slow-Cooked Brisket, Pea and Smoked Tomato and Charcoal are followed by pastas including Linguine with Shellfish Bisque, Eyemouth Crab and Amalfi Lemon and Bucatini Cacio e Pepe, as well as sourdough pizzas topped with Scottish Buffalo Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil Pesto or, for the more adventurous, 'Nduja, Haggis, Jalapeño, Hot Honey and Fior di Latte. Desserts include a traditional Tiramisù, made to a recipe shared by the Hoxton's chef in Florence and Rome, and a Panettone Pudding, an Italian take on a bread and butter pudding. Seafood – including lobster and Scottish langoustines – is sourced from John Vallance fishmongers, while meat comes from third generation family butcher John Gilmour, which sources grass-fed beef from sustainable farms in Scotland. The drinks list offers creative spins on quintessential Italian cocktails, including spritzes – from the classic Aperol and Hugo serves to a refreshing Grapefruit and Olive Spritz – as well as 'House Special' negronis, finished tableside with a choice of peach, strawberry or Amalfi lemon mist garnishes. These sit alongside a signature selection of 'Made in Italia' serves created for Patatino by The Hoxton's bar teams in Rome and Florence, including a Pata-tini with Gin, Cocchi Rosa and RinQuinQuin, and the Solemn Pomace with strawberry-infused grappa, lime and sugar. The all-Italian wine list is split by region, mixing bottles from Italy's most respected winemakers with wines from up-and-coming artisan producers. To reach the restaurant diners may enter through the hotel lobby or from the street entrance which will be unmistakable with a scalloped stripe awning and dramatic florals. Inside the decor is vibrant hot pink with dramatic lighting. At its heart, a bite-sized interpretation of a Baroque-style Italian fountain is surrounded by banquettes upholstered in rich tones of mid-blue velvet, navy leather, and dark-stained timber. Patatino will open at The Hoxton, Edinburgh on Tuesday 1st July. Online reservations are now open online at Opening hours: Monday – Wednesday: 5pm – 9:30pm Thursday – Saturday: 12pm – 4pm / 5pm – 9:30pm Sunday: 12pm – 6pm Like this: Like Related
What's On
06-02-2025
- What's On
I tried new Burj Khalifa lunch with unlimited rosé – the price surprised me
Are you afraid of heights? If you're not, great. If you are, don't look down (literally, on the page). I've come to the Instagram haven that sits on the 122nd floor of the iconic Burj Khalifa, Dubai. The venue recently launched two new business lunch menus from Saturday, February 1. One is the new daily Refined Business Lunch menu, running from 12pm to 3pm, offering four courses for Dhs195, three for Dhs165 and two for Dhs145. The other is the Dhs325 Stylish Rosé Lunch, which runs every Saturday and Sunday between 12pm and 3pm, offering three courses and unlimited rosé during those hours. I've come to review the latter on a cloudy Sunday, craving an afternoon bite. Getting there is an experience in itself, with an elevator propelling other diners and I to the 123rd floor in barely a blink. Linguine at Dubai Once there, you'll need to head down one floor through a winding staircase, where you're met by a receptionist standing over a see-through desk containing golden ornaments. I pull up a window seat in the lounge that gives me the most incredible view of the city looking west. Tell the waiter you'll need a little longer to order, because you're going to want to admire, gaze and (of course) snap. Even a toilet break will stop you in your tracks as you tower above skyscrapers and roads that make cars look like marching ants. When you're (finally) done admiring the views, you'll have your pick of starters, main courses and desserts. While you're deciding, grab a glass of rosé, which is unlimited and doesn't compromise on quality. Given the view and three courses that fill (I'll come to that later), Dhs 325 pleasantly surprised me. As an experience for a guest you're hosting, for example, the views in isolation would be top-tier. So to add an affordable lunch option is very handy indeed. I start with the smoked salmon salad. Tiny boiled eggs decorate the bowl, with the sleek fish making for a light, tasty start to my afternoon. Burj Khalifa views There's also a soup of the day, on this particular day pumpkin, if carbs are what you need on a lazy Sunday. For a main, go for the Linguine. Soft vegetables and homemade pasta coated in rich, comfort-food friendly tomato sauce hit the spot. As you'd expect in such luxury surroundings, its presentation, decorated in chives, will have you whipping out that phone for a Story. To finish, I go for the Chocolate option. This is something you'll want to film, as the waiter will pour chocolate sauce over a bubbling surface of hazlenut foam. Allow it to settle, and then get stuck into the ice cream underneath. Complaints? Very few. Sounds obvious, but don't come here if you're afraid of heights. Window seats don't just have a view from the 122nd floor, you are positioned shoulder-to-shoulder with the window. Personally? I liked it, but if you're prone to that queasy feeling in your stomach, then avoid. The verdict The Stylish Rosé Lunch menu, at Dhs325, is among the best value-for-money lunch options in the city right now. If you were showing someone round Dubai for the first time, it's the perfect way of ticking off an iconic attraction with good, affordable food. Images: Supplied > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
