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Cardinal

4.7
4.7
14 Reviews
£41 and over
Scottish

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Cardinal is a relaxed fine dining restaurant from chef Tomas Gormley. Located in Edinburghs historic New Town Cardinal offers a modern approach to Scottish cooking.

With a wide range of local and sustainable suppliers at our doorstep, from our Lobsters and Crabs at Belhaven Lobsters in Dunbar to our vegetables and Native breed meats at Free Company Farm in Balerno we’re lucky to be taking advantage of Scotlands unique and unrivalled natural larder.

Cooking over coals helps add an extra layer of flavour to whatever we’re cooking on them, it’s more intuitive and engaging as cooks and we feel like that comes through on the plate.

Tasting menus are our bread and butter but we also offer a pre fixe 'A la carte' menu.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Modern European
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:45 pm
  • Phone number
    0131 305 2049
  • Website
    http://www.cardinal.scot/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Tomás Gormley
  • Catering
    Contact the restaurant for details about catering your event.
  • Private party facilities
    Contact the restaurant for details about hosting your private event at Cardinal.
  • Location
    14 Eyre Pl, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH3 5EP
  • Neighborhood
    Edinburgh
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Experiences

  • Full Tasting Menu

    £120.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Our full tasting menu is what a fine dining tasting menu means to our kitchen team. The first five snacks come in relatively quick procession and feature flavours and textures that are exciting us right now. They're then followed by "seven/eight" courses that all have a story to tell and feature some of the best local and seasonal produce available to us right now.
    Full Tasting Menu Photo

  • Short Tasting Menu

    £95.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Our short tasting menu is simply a more concise version of the 'full tasting' menu. It's for guests looking to experience a variety of our dishes, within a shorter time frame and with the same focus on technique, produce and sustainability we pride ourselves on.
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  • Seasonal Three-Course

    £55.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Introducing our three-course menu, complemented by a selection of signature snacks to begin your experience. Thoughtfully designed to capture the essence of our full and short tasting menus, this seasonal offering brings together the creativity, precision, and bold flavors that define our approach to modern dining. With dishes changing regularly to showcase the best of what’s fresh and seasonal, the menu offers a balance of refinement and approachability. Enjoy exceptional value without compromise, with a menu that embodies the heart of our ethos: sustainability, seasonality, and innovation. Available exclusively when pre booked
    Seasonal Three-Course Photo

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What 14 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Innovative

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for fine wines

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Romantic

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Good for special occasions

  • Edinburgh

    Innovative

  • Edinburgh

    Great for fine wines

  • Edinburgh

    Romantic

  • Edinburgh

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cardinal is a delightful dining destination that consistently delivers "wonderful food and service." Known for its "exceptional pescatarian tasting menu" and "extraordinary cocktails," it offers a warm, cozy ambiance. With "charming staff" and innovative Scottish ingredients, it provides an "outstanding" culinary experience that leaves guests eager for more.

14 Reviews

  1. Jeremy VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I loved everything, but the pastry chef is destined to be a global celebrity. Spectacular.

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  2. Sandra

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience was magnificent. The whole team was phenomenal. The food was well thought out, a mixture of sweet, tangy, spicy, that left our taste buds wanting more. The presentation was pristine, and the mix of colours on the plate really took you to another level. I took beautiful photos that I would love to share with everyone so you know just how magical the appearance was of everything that we ate.

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  3. TomS

    London5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Wow. We had the shorter tasting menu and it was spectacular! The lobster, the sea trout, the Baron Bigod cheese on malt bread — I couldn’t decide which I liked the most. Amazing!

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  4. Scott

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding, creative food, matching drinks which excited (cider, cocktail, orange wine), with amazing service. Will definitely be back.

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  5. Darina VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant. Wonderful food and service. Recommend!

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  6. Roberta VIP

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food! Extraordinary cocktails. Beautiful, simple, cozy place. Loved it!

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  7. Robert jan

    Amsterdam1 review

    2.0

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Way to experimental food not in balance, very dark ambiance, very friendly service

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  8. PDX1

    Aberdeen2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place. Staff were incredible.

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  9. Nizam

    London9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure, the pescatarian tasting menu is exceptional. Fantastic ingredients, oyster, tuna, lobster, monkfish to name a few. Beautifully presented with delightful flavours and well thought out accompaniments. Service was good with each course described in just enough detail. Overall a lovely evening, and I would say consistently good as this was our third visit

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  10. Petrina

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience. Charming staff. Delicious Festive menu with amazing Scottish ingredients with a twist. Fantastic wine flight and excellent value for money.

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FAQs

Cardinal is rated 4.7 stars by 14 OpenTable diners.

Cardinal does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Cardinal

14 Eyre Pl, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH3 5EP

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Edinburgh
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:45 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Modern European
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tomás Gormley
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.cardinal.scot/
  • Phone number
    0131 305 2049
  • Catering
    Contact the restaurant for details about catering your event.
  • Private party facilities
    Contact the restaurant for details about hosting your private event at Cardinal.
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