Claire Morven
Head chef & ownerCooks directly from Peterhead day-boat catches and East Lothian smallholdings.
26-cover neighbourhood bistro · Constitution Street, Leith, Edinburgh
Five seasonal plates, natural wines, and two unhurried evening sittings.
Chef Claire Morven cooks a weekly changing five-course menu in a 26-cover dining room on Constitution Street in Leith. Fish landed at Peterhead, walled-garden produce from East Lothian, and no card deposit required for tables under five.
Autumn five-plate menu
Served to the entire table. £52 per person. Low-intervention four-glass wine pairing available for £36.
- Course 01 — Cured North Sea Mackerel
- Lightly cured Peterhead mackerel, fermented gooseberries, cold-pressed rapeseed and dill oil
- Course 02 — Roasted East Lothian Squash
- Ember-baked Crown Prince squash, brown butter, crispy sage, fresh Scottish crowdie cheese
- Course 03 — Pan-Roasted Peterhead Hake
- Day-boat hake fillet, braised sea leeks, smoked mussel and cider liquor
- Course 04 — Highland Roe Deer Loin
- Pan-seared venison, parsnip purée, pickled wild brambles, roasting jus
- Course 05 — Meadowsweet Set Cream
- Infused Jersey cream, poached damson plums, toasted Scottish rye crumb
We cater for pescatarian, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets with 24 hours notice. Please notify us when booking.
About the practice
Alasdair Boyd
Front of house & wineSelects European low-intervention wines and manages the 26-cover dining room.
Scope of work & boundaries
Clear expectations on what is covered and what this does not include.
Two evening sittings
Our 18:00 sitting returns tables by 20:15 so both dinner services run calmly and without rushing. The 20:30 sitting is yours for the remainder of the evening.
Dietary notices
Because we prepare a single five-plate set menu from fresh morning deliveries, we need at least 24 hours notice to prepare pescatarian, vegetarian or allergy alternatives.
Corkage and wine list
Alasdair pours a concise list of 20 low-intervention European wines by the glass and bottle. Guests wishing to bring a special bottle are welcome for £20 corkage per 750ml.
Practice location & contact
Office & studioConstitution Street, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6AE
Telephone0131 496 0524
Direct emailtable@morven.example.com
Frequently asked questions
Do you accept walk-ins?
We keep our four counter seats open for walk-in dining and drinks each evening from 18:00, but all tables must be reserved in advance.
Is there a children's menu?
We serve the same five-course menu to all guests and do not offer a separate children's menu. We recommend Sunday lunch for family gatherings.
How do I find the restaurant?
We are on Constitution Street in Leith, two minutes on foot from the Foot of the Walk tram stop. Metered on-street parking is available along Bernard Street.
What to have ready: A brief summary of your requirements, any relevant dates or deadlines, and questions you would like answered. All discussions are confidential.