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Cardinal

4.7 (25)
£41 and over
Scottish
14 Eyre Pl, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH3 5EP

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Neighborhood gem
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
    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

  • 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

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What 25 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

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Good for business meals

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Innovative

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for fine wines

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Romantic

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Good for special occasions

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Scottish

  • Edinburgh

    Good for business meals

  • Edinburgh

    Innovative

  • Edinburgh

    Great for fine wines

  • Edinburgh

    Romantic

  • Edinburgh

    Good for special occasions

  • Edinburgh

    Scottish

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cardinal offers an "utterly amazing" dining experience with a creative tasting menu that features locally sourced ingredients. Guests are "blown away" by the "exceptional" flavors and "first-class" service. The wine pairings are "really interesting," and the ambiance is "magnificent." A must-visit for a "spectacular" culinary adventure in Edinburgh.

25 Reviews

  1. Ruth

    London31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely set lunch. Lamb cooked perfectly. Imaginative menu and great execution. The onlything we didn't like was the optional oyster. We felt the flavour of the oyster was lost in the granita. We ordered wine by the glass and the sommelier poured it without a measure. It was good wine but it felt like a mean portion. Other than that a very good meal at a good price

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  2. Sheena

    Edinburgh6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a delightful evening - the tasting menu was perfect

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  3. Allison VIP

    London25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely brilliant experience. We had the shorter tasting menu and loved every single course. The oyster and the dessert were both particularly exceptional. The service is first class and the chef deserves a Michelin star. One to watch for sure.

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  4. Anna

    Perthshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my 2nd visit since Cardinal opened. I booked their 3 course tasting menu as a relaxed mid week get together for friends. We were blown away by the experience. Utterly amazing. We had the most relaxed enjoyable meal. Staff were incredibly helpful. Food was stunning. Before our starter we were served a beautiful onion soup with pine oil, followed by the most amazing brioche buns! We added the cheese course to our 3 course tasting menu. A very special evening. Thank you! 5*

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  5. Amy

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic, very personable, service, including from the chef and sommelier as to the food and drink. Food such an interesting mix of flavours and textures - really appreciated every forkful. Very glad we went for the wine pairing which was really interesting and appropriate and gave us experience of wines we'd never had before. Great value for a special meal out. Would definitely recommend.

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  6. Gordon VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great team serving lovely food in a great venue. Will definitely add this to my favourites in Edinburgh list.

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  7. Aaron

    Brighton4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Having eaten in great restaurants this was a brilliant surprise. Some of the best food we have ever tested and locally sourced!! Amazing. Go there if you can.

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  8. Liz

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Cardinal tasting menu experience was a great treat. Each course was delicious and the knowledgeable staff provided information on the origination of the ingredients and overall expectations for the dish. The space is lovely and the serving ware is a fantastic added touch.

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  9. Ian

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tucked away down a quiet street off Dundas in Edinburgh. The restaurant is lovely and understated, the service is impeccable including the execution of the meals produced. A great experience. Well worth a visit.

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  10. Rob

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Perfect virtuoso cooking and service with first class wine pairing. Not cheap but really great value in a calm and welcoming environment. Well done.

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FAQs

Cardinal is rated 4.7 stars by 25 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 4 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
  • 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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