Some of the initial reviews on here, and over on Trip Advisor, had Spidey-senses tingling, as they didn't quite have the ring of veracity about them, so I selflessly took it upon myself to pay this place an early visit.\n\nIt was so good that I'll be dragging a bunch of Yelpers along for a visit, once the Festival frenzy has died down.\n\nThe Atelier's focus is on local produce, with dishes constructed classically, but showcasing new and interesting flavour combinations.\n\nI had a warmly spiced cauliflower soup, followed by a lovely venison dish, with particularly tasty vanilla carrots.\n\nThe venue is styled very minimally, so could feel a little sparse and cold to some, but the warmly welcoming waiting staff more than make up for it.\n\nI really enjoyed my visit, and look forward to sharing it with others, soon.\n\nSo overall, we said: \"The Atelier is a really promising new addition to our Edinburgh restaurant tapestry. The quality of their dishes is very high, and all the other elements for success are in place. The location could be the only weakness, as other places have struggled to establish themselves in this neighbourhood, but their offering is compelling enough to demand a dedicated visit. You'll be as impressed as I was by this elegant, welcoming place.\"\n\n(P.S. this is a sneaky wee Yelp exclusive, as the full LQ review won't post until later in the week)