The Wee Restaurant to open second establishment in Edinburgh

Following the success of their first restaurant 10 years ago in North Queensferry, husband and wife Craig and Vikki Wood are launching a second restaurant The Wee Restaurant in Edinburgh next month.

The 40-cover restaurant will offer ‘simple good food and wine’ alongside excellent service from a small team which will include Craig, who promises to be hands-on in both kitchens, alongside his head chefs Sam Dorey in Fife and Michael Innes in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh-born Michael Innes comes from three-Michelin-starred El Celler de Can Roca in Girona, Spain where he was head of production. Michael and Craig worked together at Edinburgh’s Malmaison almost 15 years ago when Craig was executive chef and Michael was a commis chef.

Craig, Catering in Scotland’s reigning ‘Chef of the Year’, commented: “Although many Wee Restaurant dishes have changed over the past 10 years, our philosophy has remained the same. We aim to deliver great food based around the seasons, cooked with care and passion. We want to showcase the great ingredients available to us in Scotland.”

On working with Michael again, Craig said: “I’m excited to be working alongside Michael again. Since we last worked together he has spent his time in some of the best kitchens in Spain under some incredible chefs. We share a passion for great food and an appreciation of the excellent produce available to us in Scotland. His passion and enthusiasm will enable him to be a driving force in the kitchen, helping him to develop a culture of learning and development for our younger chefs.”

The Wee Restaurant Edinburgh is due to open on 61 Frederick Street, Thursday, 7 April serving lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Sunday offering an a la carte menu, as well as a set price ‘menu du jour’ at lunchtime and until 5pm on Saturday.