50-54 Henderson Street

Leith

Edinburgh

EH6 6DE

plumedhorse@aol.com

0131 554 5556

n.b. AQUARIUS
answer our phones in our absence.
This enables booking even on
Sundays and Mondays.

 

2000

2001

2002

2005

 

 

2008

2009

2009-10

2010-2011

CROSSMICHAEL

Two AA Rosettes

Michelin Star which was held until the restaurant closed to relocate to Leith, Edinburgh

Newcomer of the Year - GOOD FOOD GUIDE

Scottish Chef of the Year

 

LEITH

Three AA Rosettes

Regained Michelin Star

AA Restaurant of The Year - Scotland (Last Year)

2010-2011...CIS Restaurant of The Year (Current)

2002

2005

 

 

2008

2009

2009-10

2010-2011

Newcomer of the Year - GOOD FOOD GUIDE

Scottish Chef of the Year

 

LEITH

Three AA Rosettes

Regained Michelin Star

AA Restaurant of The Year - Scotland (Last Year)

2010-2011...CIS Restaurant of The Year (Current)

TONY BORTHWICK’S PLUMED HORSE has been in existence since 1998.

Tony is a self-taught passionate chef who has headed his tiny brigades to many victories. When the restaurant was in CROSSMICHAEL, Nr. Castle Douglas, he nearly always had his invaluable Neyda, the lady who lived next door and generally helped with all housekeeping and K.P. work. What a gem.

There was always a very competent Sous Chef and always a capable and friendly front of house manager.

However, there was many a day when staff were at such a premium, for one reason or another, that he’s had to almost single-handedly vacuum the dining
room, iron the table cloths, set the tables, order the wine, make up orders, handle deliveries, do the other paperwork, prep the food, cook it and then.....serve it.

The following list is impressive, especially given the above...