Cucina is the restaurant of the five star Hotel Missoni, situated just of the Royal Mile on George IV bridge. Owned by Rosita Missoni of the famous Italian fashion house, the hotel is ultra-modern and very chic. However, this is not a case of style over substance as Cucina has won the Scottish Italian Restaurant of the year at the Scottish restaurant awards – twice! Head chef Mattia Camorani produces food that is both innovative and traditional, with the emphasis on seasonal ingredients and an encouragement to patrons to share dishes. The menu is very tempting, the wine list extensive and the atmosphere chic, but friendly.