CHRISTMAS IN THE OLD TOWN.
With Christmas just around the corner (yes, I know it seems like yesterday we were all sipping Rose in the back garden!) the team at Ondine are gearing up for a busy winter period. This will be our 15th year celebrating Christmas in the heart of the Old Town. It always feels special being just cobblestones away from the Royal Mile leading to Edinburgh Castle, or turn the other way to view the most photographed street in Scotland, Victoria Street. You really feel the energy of this historic part of the city, which so lends itself to the magical Festive atmosphere.
We love where we are.
This winter we are focused on creating a very special menu of heart-warming dishes that complement the season. Seasonality is the foundation of all our menus, allowing the kitchen to celebrate the best produce that Scotland and the surrounding countries have to offer in wintertime.
Expect to see Winter truffles from Wiltshire to enhance our Chicken Liver Parfait.
Classic salmon Gravadlax with Swedish mustard dressing and house soda bread.
Prime cold water halibut braised with wild mushrooms and winter truffles.
Delicious homemade mince pies, with Mellis Cheesemongers' specially selected Stilton.
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CHRISTMAS DRINKS.
Craig has been working on his seasonal wine list, introducing new and interesting takes on some classic wines sourced from young growers across the globe. These new wines will build on our AA Notable Wine List, an accolade we are very proud to have been awarded this year..
Our cocktail list is growing too, with a slight Spanish influence from our recently promoted Joe who now looks after all things alcohol related. He is also delighted that he doesn’t need to go back home for his sherries, as we now have some amazing Oloroso and Manzanilla from just down the road at Port of Leith Distillery. Craig has made his yearly festive homemade Limoncello which is an excellent way to round off your evening... and a great way to keep warm as you descend into the fresh winter night.
ONDINE AT HOME.
On Saturday 23rd of December we are delighted to announce that we will also be offering Ondine at Home.
We don’t want you to miss out on any of our classic dishes we have created over the last 15 years, so we thought we should make them available for you to enjoy at home this Christmas.
This will be a pick up service only at Ondine - last orders will need to be placed by
Thursday 21st December to avoid any disappointment.
To order now contact enquiries@ondinerestaurant.co.uk
ONDINE AT HOME MENU
2 portions fish and shellfish soup, rouille, Gruyere and croutons £20
12 Carlingford oysters, house dressing £30
1 side sliced classic house smoked salmon, soda bread £60
1 dressed lobster, malt mayo or garlic butter £50
6 dressed langoustines, malt mayo or garlic butter £ market price
Whole treacle tart, Cornish clotted cream £30
WHAT’S NEXT FOR ONDINE.
We are all very excited to see what the New year will bring.
What we do know is will be starting our refurbishment plans early in January 2024, with a plan in place to have our refurbishment completed by September.
September is a very important month in our diary as this is the date we have been told that, finally, the scaffolding will be gone for good!
To celebrate 15 years of Ondine, we will also be collaborating with other leading restaurants and Chefs throughout next year to share ideas and enjoy the great talent that hospitality has to offer.
Thank you for your support.
To everyone who has stood by us over the last 3 years and supported Ondine
through challenging times, a heartfelt thank you.
You never lost faith in us. And your positivity helped us continue our journey more than you will ever know.
From all the cast at Ondine, have a great festive period and we look forward to a fantastic 2024 together.
GIFT VOUCHERS.
GIFT VOUCHERS FOR CHRISTMAS NOW AVAILABLE IN THE RESTAURANT TOO.
We’ve been working hard to make the buying and giving of Ondine Gift Vouchers that little bit easier this year.
We are now able to provide you with a gift voucher directly from the restaurant as well as through our website, so those looking for the perfect last minute gift look no further! We can get your voucher organised, placed in an elegant gift envelope and ready to go directly from the restaurant, because who likes to gamble with the post a week before the big day!
All of our vouchers are valid for 1 year from purchase (if you’re able to wait that long) and can also be emailed to those of you a little further from us, posted or gift boxed if purchased online.
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CLOSING DATES.
After a busy Christmas period, the team will be taking some time to reset and get ready for a big and exciting 2024! We will be closed from Sunday 24th December, reopening Tuesday 9th January 2024.
We are very much looking forward to welcoming you all to Ondine for your Festive celebrations and even more so, looking forward to sharing our exciting future plans as we head into 2024.