Blackwoods

4.1

174 Reviews

£26 to £40

Steak

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

8:30 PM

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Fancy

Blackwoods Restaurant is a stylish restaurant located within a Georgian Towhouse in Edinburgh's New Town. Although only 10 minutes walk from the City Centre it doesn't feel that way due to the peaceful surroundings away from the hustle and bustle of the city

We specialise in authentic, Scottish, natural, elegant, chargrilled dining using our Josper grill at its heart - The Josper oven burns charcoal at high temperatures to retain food’s natural moisture and flavour.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Steak, Italian, Scottish
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 7:30 am–10:30 am Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
0131 225 2720
Website
http://blackwoodsedinburgh.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
We source local and regional cuisine, featuring ingredients farmed, caught or bred in Scotland. From farm or fishery to fork, we trace the provenance of our food, focusing on fresh, seasonal supplies. Keeping food miles to a minimum, our Chef goes out of his way to create succulent Scottish dishes.
Private party facilities
Blackwood's is the perfect setting for an intimate private dining experience. Whether you have a business dinner, awards ceremony, birthday, anniversary, or other family celebration we can create a bespoke menu to suit your dietary requirements and your budget.

Location
6 Gloucester Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6EF
Neighborhood
Stockbridge
Cross street
Gloucester Place, India Street<br />New Town, Stockbridge<br />Edinburgh
Parking details
On-street parking is available and is free of charge from 5.30pm each evening and all weekend
Public transit
Circus Place and Kerr Street
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine

Espumoso, Finca Fabian, Spain NV*
With apricots from the chardonnay and freshness from Viura this fun bubbly from Spain really does impress
- 125ml£7.50
- Bottle£32.00
Prosecco, Domini di Leone, Veneto, Italy NV*
This is a delicious sparkling wine, full of refreshing green apples and elderflower. The perfect aperitif
- Bottle£38.00
Mirgin Reserva Rose, Alta Alella, Cava Barcelona, Spain Brut 2015*
Closest winery to Barcelona - located in national park - cherry, orange & watermelon
- Bottle£44.00

Champagnes

Janisson Tradition Brut NV
Janisson Brut Tradition is low in production but big on owner's love and attention. Rich with aromas of hazelnut almond and honey. A special aperitif Champagne!
- 125ml£12.00
- Bottle£54.00
Janisson Rose Brut NV
Heavenly aromas of wild strawberries, redcurrants and raspberries married with touches of vanilla and cinnamon
- Bottle£62.00

White Wines

Sauvignon Blanc, Tierra del Rey, Central Valle, Chile 2018
Vibrant and aromatic Sauvignon Blanc with layers of grapefruit, lemon and nectarine
- 175ml£6.00
- 250ml£8.50
- Bottle£23.00
Chenin Blanc, Cannonberg, Western Cape, South Africa 2017
Crisp, zesty and full of fruit - from cool vineyards in the mountains north of Cape Town
- 175ml£6.50
- 250ml£9.00
- Bottle£26.00
Pinot Grigio, Tre Fili, Provincia de Pavia, Italy 2017
Classic, easy drinking from the north of Italy - a spicy wine showing a gentle perfume with flavours of fresh peach and lemon
- 175ml£7.00
- 250ml£9.50
- Bottle£29.00
Picpoul de Pinet, Terre de Roqueloupie, Languedoc, France 2016
Excellent match with seafood - vines grow near oyster beds - crisp with floral & citrus notes
- Bottle£32.00
Viognier, Olivier Coste, Sud de France 2018
Family owned - unique climate close to Montpellier - rich, apricot, pear & white blossom
- Bottle£34.00
Chardonnay Estate, De Martino, Casablanca, Chile 2017
Most outstanding and Innovative Chilean winery - Elegant & expressive - citrus, pineapple & cream
- Bottle£37.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Pounamu, Marlborough, New Zealand 2016
Made by former head winemaker of Cloudy Bay - classically styled - gooseberry & lush tropical fruit
- Bottle£40.00

Rosé Wines

Zinfandel Blush, Big Top, USA 2016
Major crowd pleaser - an off dry zinfandel rose packed with delicious strawberry fruits
- 175ml£6.50
- 250ml£9.00
- Bottle£26.00
Grenache Blend, Olivier Coste, Sud de France 2018
Ideal aperitif - spicy fruit with crisp acidity - expect summer berries and juicy citrus
- Bottle£32.00

Red Wines

Merlot, Tierra del Rey, Central Valley, Chile 2018
Ripe blackberry aromas precede intense flavours of dark red fruit and hints of vanilla. Classic Chilean Merlot
- 175ml£6.50
- 250ml£8.50
- Bottle£23.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cannonberg, Western Cape, South Africa 2017
Organic and naturally grown and made, this wine allows the varietal and the terroir to stand out cleanly. Easy-drinking, bursting with sweet damson and soft plum fruit flavours
- 175ml£6.50
- 250ml£9.50
- Bottle£26.00
Syrah, Fleur de Charlotte, IGP Pays d'Oc, France 2017
Easy drinking - soft & gentle - blackberry, plum and soft spices
- 175ml£7.50
- 250ml£9.50
- Bottle£29.00
Pinot Noir, Moulin de Gassac, Pays d'Oc, France 2018
Light on its feet with a sweet fragrant black cherry and plum core. Very easy drinking
- Bottle£31.00
Malbec Reserve, Kaiken, Mendoza, Argentina 2017
Ideal steak partner - family owned - blackberry, blackcurrant & plum with a hint of chocolate
- Bottle£34.00
Rioja Crianza Bodegas Altanza, Rioja 2015
Made by one of the best producer in Rioja Alta, this smooth but full bodied Tempranillo is bursting with jammy flavours and soft cinnamon spices
- Bottle£36.00
Chateau Lauretan, Bordeaux Superieur, France 2015
Made predominantly from Merlot - aged in oak - plum jam and chewy black fruit flavours
- Bottle£38.00
Tannat, Les Deux Vaches Rouges, South West, France 2017
From vineyards at the foot of the Pyrenees, a fantastic, juicy, easy-going red ideal for red meats
- Bottle£40.00
Montepulciano, Fabulas, Marche, Italy 2017**
From high altitude vineyards overlooking the Adriatic sea - signature red - dense red fruits & hint of chocolate and liquorice
- Bottle£44.00

What 174 people are saying

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

3.9Food
4.1Service
3.8Ambience
3.6Value

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174 Reviews

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Richard
Los Angeles
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Breakfast items not refilled. Food not great quality. Service not quite up to par.
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Zubby
New York City
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Intimate setting Delicious food And gluten free too
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Bjds12
San Francisco
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
They were very good at accommodating our various food allergies. Food was fresh and the oatmeal was outstanding!
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alexanders
San Francisco
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
No atmosphere and seems very much like a middle of the road hotel restaurant.
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RyanI
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely restaurant, great service, outstanding food and beautiful location.
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ClaireD
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was very good and at a very good price. Service was very attentive and quick. Everything came hot, fresh and delicious. Is worth the walk out of the main busy area to try. Only thing i would change is the range of wine avaliable by the glass was basic - would have liked a malbec/rioja/pinot noir option like most pubs do now. Merlot was nice but not my personal preference.
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ArnaA
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had amazing food, good service and the brdt cocktail i’ve ever had. Highly reccomend
BlackwoodsResponded on November 23, 2023
Dear Arna, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us, we are really proud that we were able to satisfy your expectations about Blackwood's. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future! Kind Regards, Stefano and Blackwood's Team.
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JimH
Edinburgh
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 31, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was a disappointing experience. The room decor and ambience was perfect for a quiet dining experience but the food quality was not what we expected, considering the menu prices. Starters were enjoyable but the portion sizes were inadequate. My rib eye streak was small and was cooked to medium/well done when I asked for medium/ rare. It came with chips and side salad which consisted of two cherry tomatoes and few bits of rocket. My wife's lamb was well cooked and tasty but came with small quantity of cold mashed potato and one blackberry - no veg. This venue has the potential to be a good small restaurant but the menu and food quality needs to improve. To be fair we were compensated for our disappointment but would have preferred to pay in full for a better meals.
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DarrenM
Manchester
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely setting and service and delicious food. Highly recommended!
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FredaB
Oxford
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Blackwood's was disappointing. We went as an extended family to celebrate my mother's 85th birthday. The restaurant looked lovely and was calm and quiet when we arrived at 6pm. We had looked at the menu on line but were immediately told two of the options were not available. This further reduced the gf options for one of our party. Two asked for a starter served as a main portion but quantities didn't seem to be adjusted greatly. My mother chose slow cooked lamb but it was served raw. I was served a millefeuille which was little more than dry pastry. Accompanying veg and sauces for dishes seemed to bear little resemblance to that quoted in the menu. One waiter worked very hard and was as attentive as he could be with a full restaurant, while another member of staff sat in the bar area on his phone most of the evening only giving a half hearted attempt to clear half the table before heading back to his phone. I rarely comment on line but on the basis that the restaurant was full with visitors from abroad, I feel sad that this is the impression given of our country's hospitality. Come on Blackwood's - you can do better!
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Blackwoods is rated 4.1 stars by 174 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

8:30 PM

6 Gloucester Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6EF

Additional information

Cross street
Gloucester Place, India Street<br />New Town, Stockbridge<br />Edinburgh
Neighborhood
Stockbridge
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 7:30 am–10:30 am Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Steak, Italian, Scottish
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
On-street parking is available and is free of charge from 5.30pm each evening and all weekend
Public transit
Circus Place and Kerr Street
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wine

Website
http://blackwoodsedinburgh.com/
Phone number
0131 225 2720
Catering
We source local and regional cuisine, featuring ingredients farmed, caught or bred in Scotland. From farm or fishery to fork, we trace the provenance of our food, focusing on fresh, seasonal supplies. Keeping food miles to a minimum, our Chef goes out of his way to create succulent Scottish dishes.
Private party facilities
Blackwood's is the perfect setting for an intimate private dining experience. Whether you have a business dinner, awards ceremony, birthday, anniversary, or other family celebration we can create a bespoke menu to suit your dietary requirements and your budget.

Blackwoods

Make a reservation

Additional information

Menu

Bubbles

Espumoso, Finca Fabian, Spain NV*

Prosecco, Domini di Leone, Veneto, Italy NV*

Mirgin Reserva Rose, Alta Alella, Cava Barcelona, Spain Brut 2015*

Champagnes

Janisson Tradition Brut NV

Janisson Rose Brut NV

White Wines

Sauvignon Blanc, Tierra del Rey, Central Valle, Chile 2018

Chenin Blanc, Cannonberg, Western Cape, South Africa 2017

Pinot Grigio, Tre Fili, Provincia de Pavia, Italy 2017

Picpoul de Pinet, Terre de Roqueloupie, Languedoc, France 2016

Viognier, Olivier Coste, Sud de France 2018

Chardonnay Estate, De Martino, Casablanca, Chile 2017

Sauvignon Blanc, Pounamu, Marlborough, New Zealand 2016

Rosé Wines

Zinfandel Blush, Big Top, USA 2016

Grenache Blend, Olivier Coste, Sud de France 2018

Red Wines

Merlot, Tierra del Rey, Central Valley, Chile 2018

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cannonberg, Western Cape, South Africa 2017

Syrah, Fleur de Charlotte, IGP Pays d'Oc, France 2017

Pinot Noir, Moulin de Gassac, Pays d'Oc, France 2018

Malbec Reserve, Kaiken, Mendoza, Argentina 2017

Rioja Crianza Bodegas Altanza, Rioja 2015

Chateau Lauretan, Bordeaux Superieur, France 2015

Tannat, Les Deux Vaches Rouges, South West, France 2017

Montepulciano, Fabulas, Marche, Italy 2017**

What 174 people are saying

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