Chez Mal Brasserie and Bar at Malmaison Edinburgh specialises in British brasserie-style food using local Scottish produce. Nestled in the centre of Scotland’s capital, this boutique restaurant is just a stone’s throw from popular tourist attractions like Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile, making it the perfect destination for a relaxed lunch, boozy brunch, afternoon tea, or a special dinner.
The glitzy restaurant features brightly coloured velvet furniture, green foliage hanging from the ceiling and gold accents. Circular booths are ideal for group gatherings, while tables for two are nestled in little nooks. Adjacent to the main restaurant is the Chez Mal Bar, which features high stools and sofas for a relaxed drink. A bar food menu is available for sandwiches and snacks, including fried calamari, a falafel and spinach burger, and a fish finger wrap. If you’re in the mood for a cocktail, keep an eye out for creations like the Rhubarb Triangle, made with rhubarb gin, rhubarb liqueur and rhubarb bitters, and the Salted Caramel Espresso Martini.
The vibrant a la carte menu takes inspiration from across the globe. To start, you might like to try a sticky beef fillet noodle salad or tuna tartare tacos, before moving onto mains such as roast lamb rump with spiced aubergine puree, pan fried hake with fennel, or seared tuna nicoise salad. Steaks are the star of the show here - choose between cote de boeuf, fillet, flat iron or New York strip and pair with sauces, like peppercorn and bearnaise, and sides like triple cooked chunky chips and garlic portobello mushrooms.
If you’re a hotel guest or an early bird visitor, check out the breakfast menu, featuring sausage and egg shakshuka and fresh pastries. For a lively celebration, there’s also a boozy brunch menu featuring your choice of Prosecco, Aperol Spritz, Mimomas and Cruzcampo alongside signature main dishes.