Two of the more popular restaurants for our guests are the Witchery, and The Tower Restaurant. Until last Friday, I had eaten at neither, so I could only say that I had heard they were good restaurants - expensive but highly recommended (albeit by others).
Well Friday night past I was taken to the Tower Restaurant by a very kind friend. We didn't sit in the restaurant bit, we had a private room. The private room was big, and a bit bare, but that is the only negative thing I could say about the entire experience. The service, food (and company), were excellent, and a magical evening was had by all.
We were greeted by very friendly staff with a glass of champagne - I suppose that got us all into a very good mood despite our economic doom and gloom.
Our starter was pear stuffed with Stilton Cheese, which I thought was excellent, both in presentation and taste. The main course was a filet with potato croquets and vegetables. Again, another outstanding presentation and flavour. The desert was a fruit salad, which is a personal favourite of mine after having such a rich meal.
On our departure, we walked through the restaurant and the Balcony which holds spectacular views onto Edinburgh Castle. The restaurant held more atmoshpere than our private room, so I would have to imagine, had I eaten there I would have struggled to find any problems. I will be back, and I would most certainly recommend it to guests (if in future they ask). I also noted that this restaurant was so close to many of our
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