Restaurant Reviews 

Tucked beside the Meadows in Bruntsfield, LeftField is a quiet force in Edinburgh’s dining scene. Known for its seafood and seasonal focus, it offers a menu rooted in honesty and handled with restraint. In this anonymous visit, The Cover explores whether the small, independent kitchen continues to deliver on its understated reputation. A measured review of simple things done exceptionally well.

Set within the grandeur of the Waldorf Astoria, Dean Banks at The Pompadour promises precision wrapped in theatre. This review steps beyond the surface, examining whether the tasting menu delivers more than spectacle. From oyster to wagyu fat brioche, The Cover explores how Banks' signature style holds up under quiet, critical scrutiny — in a setting where elegance is expected, and excellence must be earned.

In the heart of Alnwick, Sonnet positions itself not as a trend, but as a future institution. Housed in quiet elegance, it whispers of five-star ambition with a menu shaped by precision. In this anonymous visit, The Cover examines whether the poetry on the plate is matched by substance beneath. From pacing to provenance, this is a measured review of a restaurant already reaching beyond its postcode.