Chef Kevin Dalgleish to launch Amuse in his hometown of Aberdeen

Located on Queens Terrace in the centre of the city, Amuse will offer a ‘refined yet relaxed dining experience.’

Dalgleish - who trained under Anton Edelman at The Savoy - will draw on his classical roots to create a menu that highlights the best local and regional Scottish produce available from land to sea ‘with a touch of classic French flavours’. 

Launch dishes will include ravioli of West Coast langoustine and scallop with buttered hispi cabbage and shellfish bisque; rump of Aberdeenshire lamb, pressed shoulder, glazed spring vegetables with green tomato jam and lamb sauce; andCastleton farm strawberries, pavlova with lime and black pepper.

A lighter lunchtime menu will also be offered including grilled seafood, seasonal fresh salads, homemade pasta dishes and specials.

The restaurant will have 70-cover restaurant and include a contemporary bar, private dining space, as well as an intimate outdoor area called The Snug. 

Dalgleish is well-known in the industry having launched a number of food festivals including The Food of Love and The Signature Food Festival. 

“It’s important to me to bring something new to Aberdeen. It’s my home and I’ve seen it change so much over the last few years and recognised a huge opportunity to breathe new life into the hospitality industry in the north east of Scotland."

"After years of running some of the best kitchens in the city and cooking alongside the best chefs in the UK, it’s the perfect time for me to take the jump and open my own place."

"Amuse will be the perfect balance of good Scottish food, bursting with flavour in an environment that doesn’t feel stuffy or formal. It’s all about the food and I hope guests will appreciate that.”