Try something new during Aberdeen's Foodie Fortnight
Two weeks of good food, new names and familiar favourites across the city
September’s Aberdeen Restaurant Weeks returns with a mix of new faces and neighbourhood favourites from 1 to 14 September. For anyone stuck in the habit of ordering from the same three places, it’s a good excuse to try somewhere different.
Glenhouse Aberdeen is one of the first to sign up. It hasn’t even opened yet, but it is already getting involved. The restaurant is taking over the old TSB building on Union Street. Operations manager Parveen Sood said: “Having our name as part of Aberdeen Restaurant Weeks will give us great exposure. We will be able to have the platform established by Aberdeen Inspired in the past few years as a way to let people know about Glenhouse.”
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A local testbed for new and old
Sood has managed Amarone, Thaikhun and Chaophraya, and knows how much of a draw Foodie Fortnight can be for the city centre and beyond. Glenhouse will serve pasta, steak, fish, and burgers made with local produce.
Others are returning after seeing the impact previous events had. At Gio’s by La Lombarda on the Castlegate, co-owner Chantal Necchi said: “We have done two now and they have both been really successful for us. We get a lot of new people in who would normally [not] come.”
Exploring the city through food
It’s not just the discounts. Restaurant Weeks tends to change the way people use the city centre. The Foodie Passport will return, rewarding anyone who tries a few different places. The Secret Suppers are back, a mystery dining experience where you only find out where you’re eating on the day.
Some venues report that the fortnight lets them try new ideas or open extra evenings. Others see a surge in first-time bookings and weekend reservations. The appeal is in the mix: a low-stakes way to revisit a favourite or wander into somewhere unexpected.
More names to come
There’s still time for more venues to join. The hope is that a diverse mix will give the city a bit of a boost during what can be a quiet spell. We’ll share more once the full list is confirmed. For now, keep an eye out for familiar spots offering something new-and newcomers making a case for your next go-to.
