Restaurant at The Bonham

Nestled among the luxurious Georgian streets of Edinburgh's New Town, The Bonham exudes class and style, and the restaurant within is an absolute delight. When you step into the impressive dining room, with its high ceilings, bay window and chic decor, you know you are in for a treat. Head chef Maciej Szymik takes his inspiration from classic dishes, but gives them a contemporary twist. Using locally sourced, seasonal produce, this culinary maestro and his team create simple and elegant dishes that are bursting with flavour. Each plate is a work of art.

To start, I opted for a light and delicate dish of new season asparagus with warm mayonnaise and hazelnuts, while my dining companion chose a decadent plate of white crabmeat, avocado purée and pink grapefruit dressing. My main course of succulent free-range chicken supreme was enlivened by morel mushrooms, peas, broad beans and wild garlic. My dining partner's 35-day-aged sirloin steak with shallot purée, Béarnaise sauce and hand-cut chips was equally delicious and cooked to perfection.

Rounding off this indulgent dining experience, we enjoyed desserts of clementine soufflé with milk chocolate ice cream and a stunning combination of fresh strawberries, strawberry consommé, pistachio and fromage frais sorbet. To complement Maciej's culinary masterpieces, Restaurant at The Bonham has an impressive wine list selected by restaurant manager Julie Goschescheck