Café Andaluz, the hugely-popular tapas restaurant brand, has brought a taste of Spain to one of Edinburgh’s most charming neighbourhoods with the opening of a new venue in Stockbridge.
The new 120-cover restaurant – which opens its doors today (November 10) on Raeburn Place – is the third Café Andaluz restaurant to open in the capital, and the seventh across the UK.
Take a look through our photo gallery for a first look at Edinburgh’s newest tapas restaurant.
Take a look through our photo gallery for a first look at Edinburgh’s newest tapas restaurant.
. Signature Spanish style
Cafe Andaluz Stockbridge is rooted in the brand’s signature Spanish style, with a light and bright interior, and will serve up a fun, Iberian-inspired tapas menu from breakfast through to late in the evening. Photo: Third Party
. Spanish fare
Diners can expect signature Spanish fare including the iconic patatas bravas, Gambas pil pil, and delicious Paella made on-site from Murcian Calasparra rice. Photo: Third Party
5. 7.3 million customers
Café Andaluz first opened its doors on Creswell Lane in West End of Glasgow in 2002.Since then, it’s seen an estimated 7.3 million customers come through the door. Photo: Third Party
6. Spanish flair
Area manager Ailsa Reid, who has worked with Café Andaluz for 15 years, said: “Stockbridge is a vibrant area with a fantastic culinary scene, and we couldn’t think of anywhere better to open our third venue in Edinburgh. We know Andaluz’s Spanish flair will be a welcome addition to delight diners and families for years to come.” Photo: Third Party
7. Part of the fabric
Area manager Ailsa Reid said: “Right from day one with our first venue on Cresswell Lane, we have set out to create restaurants that are part of the fabric of the neighbourhoods that surround them, with generations of families returning time and time again. We're excited about bringing that same magic to Stockbridge.” Photo: Third Party
8. Family-friendly
Area manager Ailsa Reid said: “We opened Café Andaluz in Glasgow in 2002 to create a fun, family-friendly restaurant inspired by the best Spanish cuisine that ignites memories of holidays and dining overseas for so many Scots. Just six years later we arrived in Edinburgh, and this latest opening will bring the stable to seven locations across the country – including our first English venue in Newcastle. ” Photo: Third Party