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The Gardeners Cottage, Edinburgh,

The Gardeners Cottage

4.5
4.5
608 Reviews
£26 to £40
British
1 Royal Terrace Gardens, Edinburgh, EH7 5DX

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
The Gardener’s Cottage is a restaurant in Royal Terrace Gardens at the foot of Calton Hill. Built in 1836 the cottage, which was originally home to the gardener, has been transformed into Edinburgh’s home for seasonal cooking and social dining. Seated at long communal tables our guests can enjoy weekend brunch, an a’la carte lunch menu, or an inventive, set seven course dinner menu, using only the best seasonal, local produce.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Scottish
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Dale Mailley
  • Catering
    The possibility of pop up restaurants and events is open for discussion.
  • Neighborhood
    New Town
  • Cross street
    London Road
  • Parking details
    On street parking London Road, Hillside Crescent, Royal Terrace.
  • Public transit
    Lothian Bus stop on London Rd
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 608 people are saying

The Gardeners Cottage reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

608 Reviews
  1. Peppermintrock VIP

    Edinburgh9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 3, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My fourth visit to The Gardeners Cottage and my friend's first! She loved it! The food is superb and excellent value for the taste, quality and inventive cuisine. We both had the Halibut which was perfectly cooked and served with the nicest leeks I've ever eaten, and a wonderful smoky sauce. The Almond Tart was delicious, followed by a Mulled Wine tea infusion. Highly recommended and a hidden gem just a few moments walk from the Playhouse Theatre. A must visit for foodies!

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  2. MattP

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 2, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A fabulous dining experience. Truly one of the best reataurants in Edinburgh.

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  3. cpaddock

    Denver18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 30, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was the best meal I've ever had. Several courses laid out over an hour or two, just the right size. But the creativity, the flavors, just amazing. And it was just so completely unpretentious. Exceedingly cozy, very laid back but attentive service. Phenomenal.

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  4. Anna

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 28, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb food - a symphony of flavours and a beautiful presentation - prepared with freshest ingredients and lots of attention to detail. One of the best dining experiences - consistently excellent and amazing!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 23, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, with very unique preparations. The chef's choice wine pairings were excellent. Ambiance was quaint and charming. The wait staff was very friendly and accommodating.

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  6. jasonc

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 20, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I took my wife along for her birthday and the place was great as was the food and service. It's really nice to eat seasonal food which is well prepared and presented.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh1 review

    4.0

    Dined on November 20, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasty Sunday brunch, delicious beetroot Vergin Mary, social atmosphere, good service, good conversion with other guests. A must for any Edinburgh visitors and locals a like. Will be back!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 19, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious as always, been for dinner a few times and brunch for a special birthday didn't disappoint easier!

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  9. Leebert

    London13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 18, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The long table, sitting right next to your neighbours seating was off putting at first but actually we met some lovely people and had great fun. There was nothing the staff seemed unable to accommodate in terms of allergies and food dis-likes. A great overall experience!

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  10. Thecarlstroms

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 18, 2016

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    One of the best dinners we've ever had! All seven courses were fantastic.

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Google Map for The Gardeners Cottage

1 Royal Terrace Gardens, Edinburgh, EH7 5DX

Additional information

  • Cross street
    London Road
  • Neighborhood
    New Town
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–11:30 pm Thu, Fri 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Scottish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    On street parking London Road, Hillside Crescent, Royal Terrace.
  • Public transit
    Lothian Bus stop on London Rd
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dale Mailley
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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