Le Petit Beefbar Edinburgh is the first Scottish opening from restauranteur Riccardo Giraudi, who has over 30 locations around the world. It opened its doors in 2023 in the grand dining room of the InterContinental Edinburgh The George hotel. Situated on the hotel's ground floor, it retains the stylish hallmarks of the group's other high-class sites, with a slightly more relaxed air.
Described as 'brasserie-style dining' expect stunning interiors like a grand piano, chequered flooring and cosy booths in rich, indulgent tones. As ever, the menu revolves around high quality cuts of beef, with creative dishes that pay homage to Beefbar classics, much loved across the globe.
Choose between the lunch, dinner and Sunday menu, with examples of all to be found on the website. To start, enjoy some sharing plates such as the Croque Sando with 45-day cured beef striploin prosciutto, mozzarella and the signature La Sauce Beefbar, alongside the Petit Kebab with mini Wagyu and Angus beef shawarma with wheat galette and tahini.
For mains, diners can choose from Beefbar Classics, such as the miso black beef, a playful twist on the famous black cod but served with classic mash, or the Burger Bomb with a beef patty, confit shallots and pulled beef, bone marrow, cheese, pickles and crispy onions, served with fries. As for sides, we like the sound of artisanal savoury panettone, or the signature mash with servings of black truffle, gravy or lemon and lime.
When it comes to drinks, Le Petit Beefbar Edinburgh has a killer cocktail list, with a selection of both classic and signature cocktails. The 24 Degrees, for example, brings together Highland Park 12, Carpano Antica, Formula and Cocchi Americano vermouth, maraschino and Ferro-China amaro, for real kick. Or, check out the mocktail selection with alcohol-free options like Capitalise The Caper with Cordial de fleurs, ginger beer, salt and roasted lemon.