Metro West End, Apex Haymarket

Warm woollen mittens and whiskers on kittens are all very well.

However, when it comes to our favourite things, a restaurant reservation for two is top of the list.

Double down on good times with today’s Big Deal on a meal for two at Metro West End, part of Apex Haymarket Hotel.

Finest Scottish produce

A smart, contemporary restaurant with great windows for people-spotting, Metro West End is on Haymarket Terrace in Edinburgh’s vibrant West End.

The kitchen likes to use the finest Scottish produce wherever possible.

Glass of wine

Available noon to 9pm, seven days a week, today’s Big Deal is for two people to have a two course dinner from the restaurant’s wine and dine menu.

The offer also includes a glass of house wine for each diner.

The menu changes regularly to reflect the produce in season. Your menu will be very similar to this:

Starters

Chef’s soup of the day
Freshly baked house bread, Scottish salted butter

Crispy salt & pepper squid
Lemon aioli

Haggis bonbon
Red onion jam & whisky dipping sauce

Ham hock croquette
Onion & cranberry marmalade

Asian vegetable spring roll
Rice noodles, vegetable slaw

Main courses

Scotch beef burger
Red onion marmalade are served on a toasted brioche bun, with gem lettuce, beef tomato, rosemary & garlic fries

Chicken fillet burger
Mayonnaise are served on a toasted brioche bun, with Gem lettuce, beef tomato, rosemary & garlic fries

Beer-battered haddock
Hand-cut chips, minted garden peas & fresh tartare sauce

Tagliatelle carbonara
Mushrooms & smoked bacon

Pan-fried chicken supreme
French onion risotto, Parmesan, pea shoot salad

Seared cod fillet
Carrot & sweet potato mash, sautéed kale, red wine jus

Ratatouille-stuffed aubergine
Spiced couscous

Puddings

Sticky toffee cake
Vanilla ice cream

Apple crumble
Caramel sauce

Blackberry pannacotta
Honeycomb, blackberries

Dark chocolate & vanilla mousse
Salted caramel centre

Vanilla ice cream
Warm pouring chocolate, toasted almonds

Artisan Scottish cheese board
Served with celery sticks, grapes, quince jelly, apple & plum chutney & oatcakes (£2 supplement)

Happy guests

On its 5pm page, Metro West End restaurant has a combined rating of 4.1/5. Edited for length, this is what a couple of visitors thought of their experience at the restaurant:

‘The food was excellent and the staff were lovely and friendly. Excellent service food was amazing and value for money would go again.’ Rating 4.5/5

‘Great food, excellent value for money… food was fabulous and plenty of it… Staff were attentive but not overbearing. I would recommend this hotel for food.’ Rating 4.75/5

Winter warmer

Valid from early January to the end of March 2018, this offer would make a great gift for anyone who enjoys good food.

It could be used for a working lunch, pre-theatre dinner or a romantic night out with your nearest and dearest.

Multiple purchases are welcome so you could buy a handful and brighten up the winter months by inviting friends out for dinner at Metro West End.