Located just up the road from the King's Theatre, The Apartment has sustained its early promise and remains one of the trendy spots to eat on the edge of the New Town. The fittings reminded me of an Oxbridge College's modern dining room - nothing skimped, modern and sensible, good taste and eminently practical. The atmosphere is not so far different either, apart from the music, but this contributes to the good buzz factor and is clearly popular with the clientele.

To describe the cuisine would take a long time, suffice to say that it is composed of many, all listed and fused under such headings as CHL's (chunky, healthy lines), Fish Things, The Slab and several others. You'll get the message pretty quickly. Be warned the helpings are generous but sharing is an option.

The staff actually manage to convey the impression that they enjoy working there and the overall ambience is of a clean, happy and open place where everybody matters.