The Rhubarb Restaurant (Newington)

• Pure decadence is reflected in the rich fabrics
• Prestonfield house is a five star boutique hotel located in the Prestonfield area of the city of Edinburgh
• Luckily for me it is technically my local &ndash
• As Tatler says it is 'Triple A Rated spoil me factor'
• It is part of the James Thompson group of restaurants (owners of the Fabulous Witchery and The Tower Restaurants) and has been done up to a fine standard with themed rooms
• One of Prestonfields first owners was the first person to introduce Rhubarb seeds to the UK after a trip to China
• The a la carte menu is equally grand
• The husband ordered and I had the duck liver parfait with grapefruit and Pistachio bread
• They always have local produce and seasonal options we were tempted by tender slow cooked lamb
• Smoked with rosemary and served with crisp sweetbreads
• In the end we chose the Venison with winter vegetables and truffle and I had the Hake which was served with wild mushrooms and lentils in a creamy sauce and crispy mussels
• The sumptuous surroundings can also be sampled with a reasonably priced table d'hote menu for only £
• Even better a fantastic 3 course Sunday Dinner is only £
• 18.95 think crab salad with micro herbs
• Roast rib of beef and the works with a chocolate pudding and a very reasonable Ventoux on the House wine list at £
• Afternoon tea is also a great option at just £
• 19.95 too in the decadent dining room or lounge a glass of fizz with it is a must
• The Rhubarb Restaurant is absolutely lovely
• The ambiance was perfect for a cold and snowy January
• We realised there was definitely more than enough
• Fruit and plain scones with clotted cream and jam the list goes on
• The only reason I haven't given 5 stars to Rhubarb is because I would have liked more savoury and less sweet options for the afternoon tea but this is a personal choice
• Plain and fruit scones with jam and clotted cream and four lovely little cakes
• The tea itself was a little disappointing and I would say service was a little off (the door staff were lovely and attentive though)
• It's the kind of place I could spend hours in given the chance lounging on chairs curled up with wine and poking about the rooms
• Or perched outside in summer Great Gatsby style with a cocktail
• The Restaurant Festival is a great chance to try fine dining restaurants at a discount price
• The restaurant is filled with heavy drapes and warm
• Despite stating that was the menu we wanted when booking
• Also the menu that is published online for the Edinburgh Restaurant Festival is different from the one we were given
• Luckily it was sill a great menu
• I would The best part is that I got all of this delicious food for £
• As it is a lovely setting with a very exclusive feel
• The Rhubarb Restaurant (Newington) is spectacular
• Countryside villa with dining Rooms
• The lounge rooms upstairs are my favourite part
• The ambiance and decor are both incredible
• The circular dining rooms are adorned with Victorian style drapes
• I've been to Rhubarb twice once for dinner and once for afternoon tea and both were fantastic experiences
• A chocolate lava cake all three courses were beautifully presented and delicious
• We finished the meal with a cheese board
• Champagne afternoon tea was also delightful
• Standouts include the fresh scones with home made raspberry jam
• The champagne was lovely as well
• The flavour was just OK as well as the presentation
• The ambiance in Rhubarb is just perfect
• My husband had the guineafowl and even though my fish dish was excellent I did have food envy

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