As well as being one of the UK’s best Spanish restaurants, Dionika represents a symbolic paean to the historic affinity between the Celts and the Northern Iberian tribes. Traditional Galician cuisine is founded on simple recipes and social dining, with a distinct focus on quality ingredients, and in this respect Juan Blanco’s credentials are unmatched, having spent years exporting the fruits of Scotland’s wild coastlines to his homeland in Spain. The Gregarious Galician chef presides over an eatery famed for exquisitely fresh Scottish produce, prepared with authentic Spanish flair. Juan retains a deep love of seafood, a legacy from his Galician upbringing, where as a child he would accompany his father to the local fish market. ‘Calidad y Cantidad’ – ‘Quality and Quantity’ was the simple motto, and at Dionika this ethos is abundantly evident, with healthy portions of deliciously prepared fish and shellfish, and a wide variety of seasonal specials.