Marriott's latest property, W Edinburgh, has intended to add a playful twist to Scottish culinary culture with three innovative dining concepts. The top floors and panoramic terraces of the hotel are home to the country’s first SUSHISAMBA restaurant alongside a buzzing iteration of the W Lounge, and a Brazilian-inspired speakeasy named João’s Place.
SUSHISAMBA, born of the energy and spirit of the three distinct cultures of Japan, Brazil, and Peru, will be bringing its imaginative cuisine to W Edinburgh. From Japanese tempura and exquisite sushi, to Brazilian churrasco and moqueca, to Peruvian anticuchos and seviches, the culinary creativity is limitless with something for every palate. The ever-evolving menu will feature a selection of SUSHISAMBA signatures among new Edinburgh specialties incorporating the finest local Scottish produce. The open kitchen and fiery robata grill offer brilliantly roasted and flavoured meats, vegetables and fish, while SUSHISAMBA’s small plate style of service encourages a “shared” dining experience.
The destination W Lounge serves as the social epicentre of the hotel, reimagining Gaelic cuisine, offering creative programming, and rewarding guests with the finest unfettered views of Edinburgh. Transcending day to night, the sharing concept menu and cocktails focus on using the best produce from Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. Dishes to be served in the new sleek club-style dining space nod to the city’s famous flavours and produce and include Grilled West Coast Razor Clams with Seaweed and Citrus Butter, Perthshire Venison Loin with Celeriac, Scottish Girolle, Brambles and Whisky Jus, and XL Scottish Rarebit. Entries on the Sweets menu include a delightful signature, Baked Ben Nevis.
Lastly, João’s Place is a secret apartment speakeasy, offering guests from all parts of the world to join colourful evenings of music, sunset sessions, and incredible cocktails inside the intimate studio inspired by João’s Liberdade neighbourhood of São Paulo, Brazil.
Inspired by the best of Scottish culture and history, the hotel sits across three distinct buildings, offering a locally rooted vision with a spirit all its own. W Edinburgh is at the heart of the St. James Quarter, a newly revitalised neighbourhood in the city centre that combines world-class retail, entertainment, and dining.
