Cafe Andaluz George IV Bridge is a Spanish restaurant in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, close to Greyfriars Bobby, the Grassmarket and the Royal Mile. The central location makes it a practical pause during a day in the historic centre, while the lively dining room also suits a longer evening with friends. Warm Mediterranean hospitality and a social style of eating shape the experience.
Tapas are intended for sharing, with the restaurant suggesting a selection of plates for each diner. Meat, seafood and vegetarian choices allow a table to move from cured Serrano ham and Iberico chorizo to vegetables, cheese and fish without committing to one large main. That variety makes the format especially useful for groups with different tastes.
Freshly prepared paella offers a more structured centrepiece and is served in a traditional round pan for two. Choices include a meat version with chicken, pork and Spanish morcilla, a mixed paella, and a seafood combination with haddock, squid, mussels and king prawns. Garlic bread, marinated olives, Catalan tomato bread and seasonal salad can round out a shared order.
Sangria and other drinks reinforce the Spanish character, while a freshly made breakfast tortilla offers an earlier way to visit. Private and group rooms accommodate occasions ranging from intimate dinners to larger celebrations, some with views towards Edinburgh Castle. Cafe Andaluz works best as a convivial Old Town restaurant where the table can take its time over several different flavours.
Address: 10–11 George IV Bridge, Old Town, Edinburgh EH1 1EE, United Kingdom
Cafe Andaluz Old Town Menu
Sharing Plates
TABLA DE IBÉRICOS GF
A mixed platter of Serrano ham, aged Iberico Chorizo, Lomo & Manchego cheese
PLATO COMBINADO ESPAÑOL
A mixed platter of Serrano ham, aged Iberico Chorizo, Lomo, Tostada di Sobrassada, Ensalada Andaluza and Manchego cheese
TABLA DE SERRANO GF
A platter of thinly sliced Serrano ham served with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
Vegetable Dishes
TORTILLA ESPAÑOLA V
A thick omelette filled with sliced potato & onion with Pixto salsa
ENSALADA ANDALUZA VG
Asparagus tips, artichokes , sun blush tomatoes & sweet hinamin dressing
ENSALADA FRESCA DE MALLORCA VG GF
Butter beans salad with roasted sweet potato, red onion, cherry tomatoes, coriander, parsley, pomegranate seeds & fresh mint with sherry vinaigrette
CHAMPIÑONES GRATINADOS
Baked woodland mushrooms, baby spinach, white wine & cream, with Manchego cheese crumb and tostadas
PATATAS BRAVAS V
Fried cubed potatoes, spicy tomato sauce & alioli
ENSALADA DE LENTEJAS V
Puy lentil salad with red peppers, carrots, red onion, mint & cucumber with honey & mustard vinaigrette
BERENJENA AL HORNO V 6.0
Baked aubergine, pomegranate dressing, mint yoghurt & pomegranate seeds
ESPÁRRAGOS A LA PARRILLA GF
Grilled asparagus, grated Manchego cheese, lemon hollandaise & crushed black pepper
PATATAS GRATINADAS GF
Layers of sliced potato, baked with garlic cream & mozzarella cheese
PIMIENTOS DE PADRÓN VG GF
Padrón peppers are a strong flavoured small green pepper, seared in a pan & sprinkled with coarse sea salt
QUESO DE CABRA AL HORNO GF
Grilled round of goats’ cheese with orange & chilli marmalade
Fish & Shellfish Dishes
CALAMARES
Crisp-fried classic calamari served with fresh lemon & smoked paprika alioli
BOQUERONES EN VINAGRE GF
Freshly marinated anchovies
GAMBAS AL ROMESCO
Large king prawns lightly floured, crisp-fried, served with classic Romesco sauce
MEJILLONES A LA MARINERA GF
Fresh Shetland mussels cooked in white wine, shallots & garlic, finished off with fresh cream
GAMBAS PIL PIL GF
Hot roasted king prawns in olive oil, chilli, paprika & garlic
PAELLA TAPA GF
King prawns & Brindisa Parilla chorizo with rice, lemon & alioli
PULPO A LA GALLEGA
Sliced octopus pan-fried with white wine, potato, smoked paprika and lemon juice
EL BACALAO GF
Fresh Atlantic cod, creamy leek, basil and white wine sauce, crisp-fried rocket and Serrano crumble
PESCADO ADOBADO
Lemon, paprika & garlic marinated haddock fillet pieces, lightly dusted, crisp-fried & served with garlic alioli
GAMBAS PICANTES GF
Large king prawns marinated in garlic, pan-fried & served with a green chilli, coriander & tomato sauce
Meat Dishes
ALBÓNDIGAS
Traditional spiced pork & beef meatballs in a rich tomato sauce
CHORIZO AL VINO GF
Sliced Brindisa Parilla Chorizo sautéed in red wine
CROQUETAS DE JAMÓN Y QUESO
Crisp croquettes stuffed with Serrano ham & mozzarella cheese with garlic alioli
POLLO AL AJILLO GF
A classic Spanish dish of chicken thighs cooked with garlic, rosemary & red chillies in chicken stock
POLLO Y PANCETA GF
Skewers of chicken, pancetta and red onion marinated in chimichurri with rocket, pine nuts and chimichurri salsa
CHULETAS DE CORDERO GF 7.9
Pan-seared tender lamb chops simply marinated in traditional Adobo seasoning with mint yoghurt
PINCHITOS MORUNOS
Moorish skewers of spiced ground pork served with mint yoghurt
BUTIFARRA NEGRA
Traditional thick cut grilled black pudding topped with home-made apple & onion chutney
TAJINE DE CORDERO
Tagine of lamb shoulder, slow-cooked with paprika, cumin, tomatoes, cinnamon, honey, sultanas & apricots
POLLO REBOZADO CON MIEL
Chicken fillets in light, crispy batter drizzled with honey & grain mustard dressing
CHORIZO Y BUTIFARRA NEGRA
Sautéed Brindisa Parilla Chorizo sausage & Stornoway black pudding in spicy tomato sauce
Paellas
Our delicious paellas are cooked with Calasparra rice, a variety native to the region around the ancient city of Murcia in southern Spain, all topped with your choice of meat and seafood. We serve ours in a traditional round steel paella pan and are great for sharing. We suggest our paellas serve 2. As they are freshly prepared, please allow 25 minutes.
PAELLA DE CARNE GF
Served with chicken, pork, Spanish morcilla, mushrooms and fresh asparagus
PAELLA MIXTA GF
Served with chicken, haddock, squid and Shetland mussels, topped with 2 large shell-on king prawns
PAELLA DE MARISCOS GF
Served with haddock, squid and Shetland mussels, topped with 2 large shell-on king prawns
Sides
BOLLO AL AJILLO v
Small bread loaf baked with garlic butter
ACEITUNAS ALIÑADAS VG GF
Marinated Spanish olives
PATATAS FRITAS V
French fries
PAN FRESCO VG
A basket of mixed bread served with olive oil
PAN CATALÁN VG
Toasted crusty bread, seasoned tomato, garlic and olive oil
PAN DE AJO CON QUESO V
Small bread loaf baked with garlic butter and cheese
ENSALADA MIXTA VG
A salad of seasonal leaves, mixed peppers, cherry tomatoes, grilled asparagus, cucumber and hinamin dressing