Edinburgh has lost one of its Michelin Stars with the news the Number One at The Balmoral restaurant no longer holds the prestigious accolade.
The capital was also overlooked in terms of new restaurants earning the revered culinary distinction, despite hopes the city could bolster its Michelin Star haul.
It now means Edinburgh has just three stars, while on the west coast Glasgow catches up with Unalome by Graeme Cheevers' success earning the city its second Michelin Star award in two years. Meanwhile, Crieff restaurant The Glenturret Lalique is also a new addition to the guide.
The capital's three Michelin Star restaurants are Condita, Martin Wishart and Kitchin, with all three retaining their star billing in the Michelin Guide for 2022.
Number One, located in the the heart of Edinburgh within The Balmoral Hotel, had previously been praised by Michelin for its 'refined dining experience'.
Here's an updated list of Edinburgh's Michelin Star restaurants:
Condita
The Newington restaurant, on Salisbury Place, has previously been commended for Chef Conor Toomey's 'modern and skillfully presented dishes'.
The Michelin Guide says: "Produce is British but it’s the quality that dictates the origin, not the location.
"Flavours are honest yet delicate and are carefully thought-through to enhance one another.
"The team deliver the dishes with pride."
Martin Wishart
A fixture on The Shore for over 20 years, the Michelin Guide describes this place as an 'Edinburgh institution'.
It says: "Martin Wishart will always seek out the best ingredients his country has to offer – like Shetland squid or Peterhead skate; he then adds innovative little touches of his own, to give his cooking personality and his dishes individuality.
"The restaurant is warmly decorated and comfortable, without being overly formal, and it suits all occasions, whether that's a business lunch or an extended evening celebration."
The Kitchin
And finally, another Leith venue revered by the Michelin Guide, The Kitchin, at Commercial Quay.
Michelin is full of praise for 'patriotic restaurant' and says: "The highlands are brought inside courtesy of walls lined with tree bark and dry stone partitions which divide the room – and the welcoming serving team dressed in kilts bring warmth and an easy-going charm.
"Chef-owner Tom Kitchin is a passionate ambassador for all things Scottish and this, combined with his nature-to-plate philosophy and classical French training, results in dishes that hit the mark every time."
To see the list of Michelin Star winners in full you can visit the Michelin Guide restaurant here.
