Divino Enoteca

An Italian wine bar hidden under George IV Bridge in the Old Town, Divino Enoteca has a clubbish, subterranean look: bare stonework, candlelight & leather seating set the mood. Although it’s from the same stable as a trio of pizza/pasta eateries in the city, this is a far more aspirational venture boasting an impressive wine choice; much is made of the Enomatic preservation system, which allows dozens to be offered by the glass (from £2.70 a go, up to £41 for a 1997 Toscana Masseto). The full list also includes a page of sub-£20 gluggers by the bottle. A short but engaging menu focuses on antipasti including fish or cheese plates, the classic platter (il grande antipasto Divino), aromatic polenta slathered in lardo (cured pork fat), & some straightforward desserts such as tiramisu.