Mara

Mara is an Italian wine bar, bottle shop and small‑plates restaurant in Aberdeen. Carolina curates a wide selection of Italian wines for a focused list offered by the glass and bottle, and the venue stages tasting‑menu and wine‑pairing events. The business emphasises high‑quality Italian wines, an approachable but considered food offering and service aimed at delivering memorable food‑and‑wine experiences, and the restaurant is recognised in The Good Food Guide and holds a Bib Gourmand distinction from Michelin. The space is cosy and warm, arranged around an open kitchen with friendly bar seating that creates an intimate, welcoming atmosphere. The menu is organised around snacks, small plates, tasting plates and end plates; the kitchen produces Italian‑influenced dishes that showcase fresh Scottish produce and classic Italian flavours, with an emphasis on wine‑friendly plates and seasonal, ingredient‑led change. Ross Cochrane is the award‑winning chef. Specialties include MARAncini (parmesan, truffle mayonnaise), Fresh Tagliolini with truffle, egg yolk and Parmesan, Mara Tiramisu, Polpette with San Marzano, and Stone Bass with creamed artichoke.