The West Room is a stylish Italian bar and restaurant at 3 Melville Place in Edinburgh's West End. It specialises in cicchetti, the small snacks and plates traditionally served with drinks in Venice, presented in a contemporary and relaxed setting.
The small plate format encourages diners to order several dishes for the table or assemble an individual meal. Broad bean with mint and ricotta, prosciutto with fig and honey, and crisp courgette fries illustrate the menu's balance of fresh produce, cured meat and simple Italian combinations.
The selection moves naturally from lighter snacks into more substantial bowls and sharing plates, followed by desserts such as panna cotta with Scottish strawberries. This flexible structure works for a quick drink and a few bites as well as a longer dinner sampled in stages.
Italian wines sit alongside cocktails and other bar drinks, keeping food and drink closely linked in the Venetian style. With all day opening and a polished neighbourhood atmosphere, The West Room suits a catch up, date night or informal celebration.
Address: 3 Melville Place, Edinburgh EH3 7PR, Scotland