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The Gardener’s Cottage

Lothians, Edinburgh - Modern Scottish - Restaurant - ££

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

Modestly appointed, with white walls, scrubbed communal tables, clattery floorboards and little else in the way of decoration, this former gardener’s cottage, tucked neatly into the showpiece Gardens below Royal Terrace (and accessed from London Road), puts the focus firmly on food. 'You can't get more local or more seasonal than what's growing in the garden,' observed one fan, and the cooking is all about straightforward flavours, witness canny seasonal creations such as a Dunbar crab tart with bronze fennel, hand-dived scallop with corn, green beans and almond or roe deer loin with BBQ summer carrots, plums and port – just three examples from the no-choice, set-price six-course dinner menu. Lunch is a (cheaper) three-course affair, ranging from ricotta with Isle of Wight tomatoes, shallots and lovage to rhubarb financier with mint, raspberry and white chocolate. There's always some cheese (from IJ Mellis) too, although this incurs a supplement – as does the sin...

Modestly appointed, with white walls, scrubbed communal tables, clattery floorboards and little else in the way of decoration, this former gardener’s cottage, tucked neatly into the showpiece Gardens below Royal Terrace (and accessed from London Road), puts the focus firmly on food. 'You can't get more local or more seasonal than what's growing in the garden,' observed one fan, and the cooking is all about straightforward flavours, witness canny seasonal creations such as a Dunbar crab tart with bronze fennel, hand-dived scallop with corn, green beans and almond or roe deer loin with BBQ summer carrots, plums and port – just three examples from the no-choice, set-price six-course dinner menu. Lunch is a (cheaper) three-course affair, ranging from ricotta with Isle of Wight tomatoes, shallots and lovage to rhubarb financier with mint, raspberry and white chocolate. There's always some cheese (from IJ Mellis) too, although this incurs a supplement – as does the single-origin coffee with chocolate truffles. The rye and spelt sourdough is considered excellent and, on the drinks front, there’s a slate of locally brewed ales and various 'garden cocktails' as well as a modest choice of wines from £35 a bottle.

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VENUE DETAILS

1 Royal Terrace Gardens, London Road
Edinburgh
Lothians
EH7 5DXGB

0131 558 1221

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OTHER INFORMATION

Private dining room, Deposit required

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