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Cardinal

4.7 (45)
£41 and over
Scottish
14 Eyre Pl, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH3 5EP

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Innovative
Cardinal is a relaxed fine dining restaurant from chef Tomás 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 three course.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    Scottish, Modern European
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–1:45 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • 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

  • Tasting Menu

    £75.00 per person

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

    £45.00 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 tasting menu, this seasonal offering brings together the creativity, precision, and bold flavours 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.
    Seasonal Three-Course Photo
  • Cardinal x Wilsons

    £65.00 per person

    Jul 6, 2025 only
    We’re excited to announce the next instalment of Cardinal Feast will be a collaboration with the brilliant team from Wilsons. Since opening in 2016, Wilsons has become one of the most respected restaurants in the UK, combining a two acre market garden with a commitment to small scale, regenerative farming. Led by Jan Ostle and Mary Wilson, the team grow the majority of their own produce and cook it simply and beautifully in their Bristol restaurant. Their work has earned them a Michelin Green Star in 2022 and a Michelin Star in 2025. Tomás and Jan first met cooking at a Gaza fundraiser in January at Carousel, so it felt fitting to make this a fundraising event too. Together we’ll be serving a five course menu that brings together our individual dishes with some of our favourite recipes from Palestinian cuisine. Most of the produce will come from our friends at The Free Company in Balerno. All profits from the evening will be donated to the newly opened Palestine Museum Scotland, just around the corner from us on Dundas Street, and the European Legal Support Centre, who provide legal aid for Palestinians and their advocates in Europe and the UK.

What 45 people are saying

Cardinal reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Best Overall

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Best Food

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Best Service

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Innovative

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for fine wines

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Good for special occasions

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Scottish

  • Edinburgh

    Best Overall

  • Edinburgh

    Best Food

  • Edinburgh

    Best Service

  • Edinburgh

    Innovative

  • Edinburgh

    Great for fine wines

  • Edinburgh

    Good for special occasions

  • Edinburgh

    Scottish

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cardinal offers a "brilliant" dining experience with "incredible food and excellent service." Guests rave about the "amazing ambiance," "creative, local farm to table cuisine," and "fantastic" wine pairings. The "knowledgeable staff" and "imaginative menu" promise a memorable visit. It's a "highly recommended" spot for food enthusiasts seeking "outstanding, creative food" in Edinburgh.
45 Reviews
  1. Karen

    Madrid1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is our second visit to the restaurant and the food and wine still amazed me. Each dish is carefully curated and the pairing of the wine helps to pair and bring out their own character and flavor. It is a small restaurant therefore it is wise to make reservations.

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  2. Simon

    Inverness / Scottish Highlands1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top of the range tasting menu, full of surprises, an intimate venue, lovely staff. Pricey, but worth it for a special treat.

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  3. Angus

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great meal and Cardinal were fantastic in providing a gluten free menu for my wife

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  4. Christian

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience at the Cardinal. Great service and awesome food. The wine pairing was also really good. We will come back!

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  5. Anna

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tomas and his team crafted a mindful, seasonal menu full of thoughtful delights — each dish a celebration of flavour, colour, and creativity. The tasting menu was a feast not just for the palate, but for the eyes and soul. Every course was executed with attention to mouthfeel, texture, colour, depth of flavour, and balance — nothing felt out of place, and not a single dish disappointed. The team also went above and beyond to cater to my super-healthy preferences, allowing me to fully enjoy the experience while staying true to my needs. I left feeling nourished, inspired, and thoroughly content — inside and out

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  6. Lavinia

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A delightful experience! From the details, attention, the way the dishes were served and the taste of the food, everything was beautifully done.

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  7. Jane

    Edinburgh/Midlothian6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A beautifully presented Portuguese menu, with delicious and interesting food. Highlights for me were the oysters, the taramsalata and the best pastel de natas I’ve ever eaten!  The Portuguese wines were hand packed by Miguel at Fion Wines to match the food and he did a grand job. The sommelier was also great at describing them and offering suggestions.

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  8. Nick

    Edinburgh/Midlothian2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place . Very friendly and fabulous decoration. We felt so comfortable. And food combination excellent

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  9. Carsten

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the 10 course tasting menu and it was amazing. Especially the scallops dish and the Isle of Wight tomato dish were fantastic. Great service from our two waiters made it a really great experience.

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  10. Stuart

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food and excellent service. The Guinness and chilli oyster was a highlight

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FAQs

Cardinal is rated 4.7 stars by 45 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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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 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 5:30 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
  • Phone number
  • 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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