Dean Banks at the Pompadour was remarkable fine dining in Edinburgh, it located in one of the most famous hotels in the city, the Waldorf Astoria Caledonian.

To fully experience our romantic evening, we went for a cocktail drink first at the beautiful and stylish Peacock Alley that set in the heart of the hotel.  After our drink, we walked slowly to the grandiose stairs to Dean Banks restaurant. 

The restaurant itself is wonderfully blue turquoise and it has a small blue boat that indicated that the sea is not far away, and that we will be tasting some great seafood for our dinner.

Once seated near the magnificent windows with a view on the Edinburgh castle, The head waiter handled out our blue book menu which has two menus, a Classic one (Six courses tasting) and a Chef’s Signature menu (8 courses tasting). 

For our dinner, we chose the Classic menu, from the snacks to the dessert, every dish was perfectly presented, cooked, and enhanced by the freshest products and ingredients.

Dean banks’ cooking is inspired by Asian flavors, like his hand dived scallop with Dashi and Kimchi or his grass-fed beef cheek with ponzu and sesame.

The wine is list is wonderfully eclectic from the cheapest bottles to the most expensive ones, wine lovers have the choice to enjoy a wide range of great wines.

The service was very nice, helpful, and professional at the same times.

With Dean Banks at the Pompadour and Aurora, we had two outstanding meals in Edinburgh for our romantic weekend.

Dean Banks at the Pompadour

Princes Street Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian

Edinburgh EH1 2AB, UK

Telephone : +44 7770 451668

www.deanbanks.co.uk