Eating Out: Ristorante Teatro

Jan 30 2013 By Tristan Stewart-Robertson

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THERE are a great many places to eat near the King’s Theatre – doors aplenty 
that open to a variety of 
food choices.

One of the nearest doors opens immediately to a stairwell down to Ristorante Teatro.

And while most Scots enjoyed haggis for Burns Night last week, I opted for quality Italian instead.

Formally known as Sannino, it’s a long-established fixture in this busy district of the city.

Refurbished last year, the white-seated, darkwood basement venue is anything but dark and foreboding.
Teatro is as warm as its 
staff are friendly – and with a guitarist playing in the background, I started with an insalata caprese of buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomato, basil and olive oil (£5.95).

As a mozzarella addict, I found this a natural – and 
well-portioned – choice for 
a starter.

While sipping a large glass of house Sauvignon Blanc (£6.50), my main course – 
Teatro’s signature dish – 
arrived in quick succession.

The misto alla griglia – grilled mini-fillet steak, chicken breast, Italian sausage with truffle oil, mashed potato, wilted spinach and red wine jus (£15.95) – was a delicious and hearty option, though the beef was a little more rare than I’d normally go for.

When my waitress cleared my plate and asked if I was ready for dessert, I had to ask for a breather.
Her recommendation, when I was ready, was the tiramisu in a glass (£4.95).

Like all desserts at Teatro, 
it came with either a 
complimentary Baileys or champagne cocktail – a welcome bonus.

Ristorante Teatro has affordable lunches before matinees (from £6.95) and a pre-theatre option (from £9.95) to fit in with a King’s show.

The menu is extensive 
and bound to find favour, whatever your palette.

With so many doors to choose from, this is one you can feel confident to pass through.

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