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A trendy new Tuscan-inspired cocktail bar has opened in Edinburgh.

Ciao, a stand-alone cicchetti & cocktail bar within the chic Rico’s Ristorante on North Castle Street, celebrates Italy’s iconic cocktail – The Negroni – as well as Italy’s more informal dining style with Cicchetti served all day with an affordable lunch menu. The stunning new venue serves an array of Italian aperitivo style and crafted cocktails, including a full negroni list with a variety of options from £8.

Ciao’s lunch and light bites menu is more casual and affordable, with two courses for £15 and three courses for £20. There is a full bar menu available all day, giving diners more options while Rico’s serves more formal refined fine-dining Italian cuisine. Dishes on the menu include Puliga Buratta with Nduja with Fennel Crackers, Croquettes with Chilli & Leek and Tuscan liver Pate with Preserved Fruit Puree and mains include italian classics – Beef Barolo Lasagna, Carbonara and Mushroom Risotto.

The North Castle street venue breathes new life into the capital’s food and cocktail scene by welcoming a new generation of cocktail drinkers. The 30-seat cocktail and cicchetti bar is open five days a week, from Tuesday to Saturday aiming to attract city centre workers, the New Town community, and international visitors. The intimate and charming bar is the ideal stop for lunch, pre-dinner drinks or a laid-back date night in the city.

The look of design and interiors is timeless and chic. Decor is centred on rich brown tones with terracotta fabrics to create a sense of sunny Tuscan warmth, with decor on the slightly darker shade, reminiscent of seeking shade from the Italian heat.

Bookings are open and the menus can be viewed here

www.ciaoatricos.co.uk