Chez Mal Brasserie & Bar Edinburgh is the restaurant inside Malmaison Edinburgh at 1 Tower Place in Leith. The dining room combines the atmosphere of a modern British brasserie with subtle French influences and an informal hotel setting.
The menu draws on global ideas while retaining recognisable brasserie foundations. Konro and Josper grills bring direct heat and char to selected dishes, complementing seasonal starters, substantial mains and carefully prepared sides.
Afternoon tea and Sunday lunch provide distinct reasons to visit beyond the regular à la carte service. The adjoining bar serves cocktails, wine, beer and alcohol-free drinks for aperitifs, relaxed evenings or a drink without a full meal.
Its waterfront Leith location makes Chez Mal suitable for hotel guests, local diners and special occasions. Guests with allergies, intolerances or dietary requirements should review the current menu and discuss ingredients and preparation with the restaurant team.
Address: 1 Tower Place, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7BZ, Scotland
Chez Mal Brasserie & Bar – Malmaison Edinburgh Menu
Small Plates
Spiced Corn Ribs
ranch dressing (VGI) (120kcal)
Gordal Olives
(VGI) (105kcal)
Sourdough Bread
chimichurri butter, organic Arbequina extra virgin olive oil (VGIA) (626kcal)
Spring Vegetable Three Bean Soup
asparagus, carrot, celery, savoy cabbage, salsa verde, Parmesan (VGIA) (226kcal)
Warm Smoked Ham Hock & Pea Salad
crispy shallots, watercress, radish, mustard dressing (832kcal)
Beef Tartare Tacos
guacamole, crispy capers, truffle mayo (247kcal)
Crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken Thighs
hot honey, Padrón peppers, ranch dressing (532kcal)
Roast Peaches, Buffalo Mozzarella
Mouneyrac peaches, green beans, toasted almonds (V) (462kcal)
Crispy Coconut Shrimp
Argentinian red prawns, mango salsa, lime, sweet chilli jam (472kcal)
Sweetcorn & Halloumi Fritters
pickled cabbage, gochujang mayonnaise, lime (V) (509kcal)
Scallop, Tuna & Salmon Ceviche, Mango
pomegranate, basil, lime (303kcal)
Large Plates
Flat Iron
220g frites, roasted onion, watercress (968kcal)
Corn-Fed Chicken Schnitzel, Nduja Butter
radicchio, Granny Smith apple, blue cheese, ranch dressing (1245kcal)
Mal Burger
streaky bacon, Gruyère cheese, relish, French glazed bun, fries (1552kcal)
Falafel & Spinach Burger
sweet chilli, dill mayo, plant-based brioche, fries (VGI) (1108kcal)
Pan-Fried Chalkstream Trout
crispy clams, prawn bisque, rock samphire (945kcal)
Lamb Mezze Mixed Grill
cutlet, kofta, merguez sausage, hummus, cucumber tahini sesame salad, pickled red onion, flatbread (2650kcal)
Stuffed Romano Pepper
Provençal jumbo couscous, roasted red pepper sauce, plant-based stracciatella, herb salad (VGI) (726kcal)
Cherry Tomato, Tiger Prawn Linguine
Argentinian red prawns, roasted cherry tomatoes, chilli, basil (988kcal)
Maison Bien / Protein Bowls
Grilled Salmon Fillet
roast cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, sliced avocado, pickled red onion & harissa roasted chickpeas (988kcal)
Grilled Corn-Fed Chicken Breast
roast cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, sliced avocado, pickled red onion & harissa roasted chickpeas (781kcal)
Grilled Flat Iron, Two Fried Eggs
roast cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado & chilli flakes (549kcal)
Grilled Halloumi
butternut squash, Kalamata olives, sliced avocado & toasted seeds (621kcal)
Sides
Fries
(VGI) (667kcal)
Black Truffle & Parmesan Fries
truffle mayo (1271kcal)
Triple Cooked Chunky Chips
rosemary, garlic (V) (329kcal)
Buttered New Potatoes
(249kcal)
Panaché Green Vegetables
sugar snap, peas, courgette, house dressing (V) (97kcal)
Garlic Flat Cap Mushrooms
(185kcal)
Mixed Heritage Tomato, Red Onion Salad
pesto balsamic (VGI) (142kcal)
Crisp Gem Hearts, Blue Cheese Salad
crispy onions, ranch dressing (168kcal)
Béarnaise Sauce
(V) (337kcal)
Peppercorn Sauce
(205kcal)
Chimichurri Butter
(690kcal)
Sandwiches
all served until 5pm
Hummus, Vegan Feta Wrap
avocado, cucumber, spring onion, coriander, sesame (VGI) (554kcal)
Fish Finger Wrap
cod goujons, tartare sauce, iceberg lettuce (964kcal)
Sourdough Brisket Pastrami Toastie
relish, sliced gherkin, Swiss cheese (846kcal)
Serrano Ham, Parmesan, Rocket Baguette
fig chutney, balsamic (641kcal)
B.L.T Baguette
Ayrshire bacon, iceberg lettuce, beef tomato (704kcal)
Add a Mug of Soup
(VGI) (198kcal)
Add Fries
(VGI) (667kcal)
Pastries
Breakfast Muffins
choice of: sweet cured bacon, fried eggs, Cumberland sausages (923kcal|896kcal|923kcal)
Morning Pastries
Danish pastries of the day (V) (271kcal)
Dry-Aged, Grass-Fed Beef
served with roasted onion and watercress
Fillet 200g
(441kcal)
Flat Iron 220g
frites (968kcal)
New York Strip 250g
(752kcal)
Desserts
Crème Brûlée
(V) (793kcal)
Dark Chocolate Moelleux Cake
fresh raspberries, crème fraîche (V) (379kcal)
Mixed Berry Cinnamon Oat Crumble
vanilla custard (VGI) (527kcal)
Sticky Toffee Pudding
toffee sauce, vanilla ice cream (V) (826kcal)
Bruce’s Farm Strawberry Cheesecake
biscuit crumb, fresh strawberries, coulis, vanilla cheesecake (408kcal)
Ice Cream & Sorbet
(VGIA) (70kcal)
Cheese Plate
Blue Murder, Yarlington, Valençay – truffle honey, chutney, quince, crackers (589kcal)
Set Menus & Offers
The Château Roast: 2 courses 29.95pp, 3 courses 34.95pp. Prix Fixe Menu: 2 courses 24.95pp, 3 courses 29.95pp (lunch except Sundays, early dinner 17:00-19:00; add a glass of house wine or schooner of beer for 3.5). Dish of the Day with a Drink: 19.95 (pint of beer, 175ml glass house wine, or soft drink). Steak Night 50% off: Thursday 17:00-21:00 when dining on 2 courses. Fish & Fizz Friday: 24.5 (served with a glass of Prosecco). Afternoon Tea: 29.5pp. Bad House Experiences: from 69pp.
The Château Roast
Tradition, fired up. Roasted meats, rich jus, and sides that steal the spotlight all with château-style charm. This isn’t just Sunday lunch. Stay a little longer…it’s the kind of indulgence you’d gladly sin for.
Prix Fixe Menu
Lunch (except Sundays), early dinner 17:00-19:00. Add a glass of house wine or schooner of beer for 3.5.
Dish of the Day with a Drink
pint of beer, 175ml glass house wine, soft drink
Steak Night 50% Off
Thursday 17:00-21:00 when dining on 2 courses
Fish & Fizz Friday
Chez Mal Fillet of Fish Burger – beer battered cod, tartare sauce, gherkin, fries. Served with a glass of Prosecco.
Afternoon Tea
The Nouveau Classic – a timeless tradition, redefined. We’ve taken the classic and given it the full Château treatment, rebellious, refined, and just a little bit risqué.
Bad House Experiences
Inspired by Château Malmaison, where legendary feasts once reigned, we’re keeping the spirit alive. Enjoy a three-course tasting menu, paired with drinks and cocktails in collaboration with exceptional brands.
Kids Menu
Soup of the Day
bread & butter (VGI)
Buttermilk Fried Chicken Thighs
Mini Prawn Cocktail
Cheesy Garlic Bread
(V)
Mini Burger Sliders & Relish
bacon, Gruyère cheese, relish, French glazed bun (VGIA)
Breaded Chicken Breast
Cumberland Sausage
baked beans
Breaded Cod Goujons
peas
Tomato Pasta
basil & mozzarella (V)
Mini Sirlion Steak
served with new potatoes, fries or mash. supplement 2.5
Roast Beef or Chicken Breast
served with all the trimmings, including a Yorkshire pud!
Mini Crème Brûlée
(V)
Mal Hot Chocolate
vanilla ice cream, hot chocolate sauce & honeycomb (v)
Mixed Berry Bowl & Sorbet
(VGI)
Ice Cream Selection
(V)
Afternoon Tea
The NGCI Nouveau Classic £29.5. Add a glass of Prosecco £36.5, add a cocktail £39.5. The NGCI Cream Tea £18.5.
Prawn, Crayfish Cocktail, Horseradish Cream
avocado, crisp iceberg
Crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken Thigh
hot honey, Padrón pepper, ranch dressing
Spiced Corn Ribs
ranch dressing
Victoria Sponge Coconut Roulade
Chocolate & Cherry Eclair
Rhubarb Custard Canelé
Baked Scone
served warm with clotted cream, caramel sauce
The Nouveau Classic
Chez Mal slider, Ayrshire bacon, Gruyère; prawn, crayfish cocktail, horseradish cream, avocado, crisp iceberg; crispy buttermilk fried chicken thigh, hot honey, Padrón pepper, ranch dressing; mini vanilla crème brûlée; rhubarb & custard choux au craquelin; cherry blossom drop; sticky toffee scone served warm with clotted cream, caramel sauce.
Afternoon Tea with a Glass of Prosecco
The Nouveau Classic afternoon tea with a glass of Prosecco.
Afternoon Tea with a Cocktail
The Nouveau Classic afternoon tea with a cocktail.
Cream Tea
Served with your choice of speciality teas. Includes rhubarb & custard choux au craquelin, cherry blossom drop, sticky toffee scone served warm with clotted cream, caramel sauce.
Vegan Afternoon Tea
The Vegan Nouveau Classic £29.5. Add a glass of Prosecco £36.5, add a cocktail £39.5. The Vegan Cream Tea £18.5.
Falafel & Spinach Burger
sweet chilli mayo
Spiced Corn Ribs
ranch dressing
Tomato Sesame Hummus Wrap
cucumber, avocado, spring onion, plant based feta
Victoria Sponge Coconut Roulade
Chocolate & Cherry Eclair
Rhubarb Custard Canelé
Baked Scone
served warm with coconut yoghurt
SORA at Chez Mal
£69 per person. Includes charred edamame beans, sushi platter, flat iron steak, calamansi citrus posset, paired with drinks as listed. Optional add-on: black cod skewer £14.
Charred Edamame Beans
Smoked salt (VGI)
Sushi Platter
Tuna sashimi, salmon nigiri, tiger prawn nigiri, California roll
Flat Iron Steak
Roasted onion, watercress, fries
Calamansi Citrus Posset
Honeycomb, raspberries, Thai basil (VGI)
Black Cod Skewer
Miso, lime. Optional add-on.
Cocktails
Clover Club
Tanqueray Gin, Martini Reserva Ambrato Vermouth, lemon, sugar, raspberry
French 75
Champagne, Tanqueray Gin, lemon, sugar
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, Prosecco, soda
Peaches & Cream
Absolut Vanilia Vodka, Briottet Crème de Pêche, vanilla, peach, lime, bitters
Non-Alcoholic
Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Coke Zero
330ml
Appletiser
275ml
Fruit Juices
175ml
Kingsdown Mineral Water
330ml, still or sparkling
White Wine
175ml/250ml/500ml/Bottle
Maison Blanc
Anciens Temps, Vin de France
Chenin Blanc
Wild Garden, Cape Coast, South Africa
Torrontes
Munay, El Porvenir de Cafayate, Argentina
Rioja
Tempranillo Blanco, Nivarius, Spain
Red Wine
175ml/250ml/500ml/Bottle
Maison Rouge
Anciens Temps Rouge, Vin de France
Merlot
Reserva, Viña Echeverría, Valle De Curicó, Chile
Primitivo
‘Il Pumo‘, Salento, San Marzano, Puglia, Italy
Cabernet Sauvignon
‘Man with the Ax’ Showdown, California, USA
Gin
25ml
Tanqueray
England (41.8%)
Puerto de Indias Strawberry
Spain (37.5%)
Roku
Japan (43%)
Bombay Sapphire
England (40%)
Liqueurs
25ml
Saliza Amaretto
Italy (28%)
Cotswolds Cream
England (17%) (50ml serving)
Tosolini Expré
Italy (28%)
Tosolini Sambuca
Italy (28%)
Whisky & Whiskey
25ml
Johnnie Walker Black
Blended Scotch (40%)
Johnnie Walker Blue
Blended Scotch (40%)
Monkey Shoulder
Blended Scotch (40%)
Tea Selection
Speciality teas served with afternoon tea.