Giovanna Eusebi has revealed that keenly-anticipated plans for expansion of her popular award-winning family-run Italian restaurant Eusebi’s Deli i n Glasgow’s West End by taking over a derelict bank across the road in Gibson Street to create Babette, a new wine bar and restaurant, are on hold - just days after hearing she had been granted new planning permission after two difficult years.  Speaking exclusively to Bite , patron Giovanna Eusebi, whose family has been operat

Mowgli brings its trademark sparkle and home‑style Indian cooking to a grand Hanover Street bank building, but while the sauces shine, uneven execution and chain‑style service leave Edinburgh’s independents firmly in the lead. Mowgli Street Food is a UK restaurant group built on Indian home‑style cooking and the lived experience of its founder, Nisha Katona. A former child‑protection barrister, Katona left a 20‑year legal career to open the first Mowgli in Liverpool in 2014.

Edinburgh’s most generous wine tasting returns this spring as Great Grog opens the doors to its Big Spring Wine Fair  on Saturday 18 April 2026 , offering two relaxed, discovery‑driven sessions at the Greyfriars Charteris Centre  on Pleasance. With 100+ wines  to explore and producers pouring on the day, it’s one of the city’s most convivial ways to taste widely, chat freely, and find new favourites. This year, Bite readers get something special: 4 pairs of tickets for each s

One of Scotland’s leading chefs will be hosting a collaborative ‘Captain’s Table’ experience onboard Edinburgh’s five-star luxury floating hotel, Fingal, on Wednesday 4 February .   For one night only, just ten diners are being offered the chance to step aboard the world-class foodie destination to enjoy a bespoke five-course menu created by Michelin-acclaimed guest chef, Barry Bryson from Barry Fish at the neighbouring Shore area of Leith.   The exclusive pop-up dining ev

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Hello and Happy New Year (when it comes!) from Team Bite . We barely paused over the festive season and January is already filling up fast — but we hope you managed a well‑earned break. Thanks, as always, for reading and supporting our work. We love sharing Scotland’s food and drink stories with you. Where we sipped & savoured Here’s where our contributors have been exploring: Cate Devine at Sticks’n’Sushi, Glasgow The Danish‑Japanese favourite has landed in George Square wit

A decade after its last outing, The Buckstone returns with daytime charm, vintage motorsport flair, and some of the most relaxed views in Edinburgh. Ten years. Where does the time go? It feels like yesterday, but it is nearly four thousand days since I last set foot in The Buckstone. It was once a sports bar (of which more later), it was once a casual diner (also of more later), but what is never in doubt is the exquisite location . It’s been here since before Tenzing Norgay

Funky Booze 2026  is back at the iconic Assembly Roxy  in Edinburgh, bringing bold flavours, Italian flair, and Scottish spirit to warm up the winter. Following its vibrant 2024 debut, this immersive drinks festival offers an unforgettable blend of premium whisky , craft beer , artisan Italian food , and live music  — all under one roof. Saturday 31 January with two sessions: 1-4pm - afternoon & 5-8pm - early evening 🎟️ Bite Offer We’re offering 10 exclusive tickets per sess