The Times
Chitra Ramaswamy sang the praises of her latest discovery in foodie Stockbridge – a “tiny, homespun and honest French-adjacent bistro with just three communal tables (dressed in gingham tablecloths, naturellement)… and a minimalist menu of hearty fare” using hyper-seasonal local produce.
On the site of Bells Diner, a local institution for half a century, the Eating House is run by “one of Edinburgh’s top chefs” in Dale Mailley (formerly of the Gardener’s Cottage and the Lookout, which both closed before Christmas), and offers a set lunch for just £14.95 – “the definition of a steal” for cooking of this quality.
“Expect no gels, espumas, ferments or Japanese techniques here”, Chitra warned. “This is bold, generous European cuisine from the previous century, and the one before… Everything is swimming in so much butter verdant with the first wild garlic of spring that a spoon is requested to ladle it onto our plates.”
Chitra Ramaswamy - 2025-04-13
