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Cardinal

4.7
4.7
19 Reviews
£41 and over
Scottish
14 Eyre Pl, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH3 5EP

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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
  • 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

What 19 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

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 in Edinburgh offers a delightful culinary experience with "perfect virtuoso cooking" and exceptional service. Highlights include a creative menu with local ingredients, impressive wine pairings, and a "spectacular" tasting menu. The ambiance is cozy, enhanced by a friendly staff. Cardinal is praised for its "outstanding, creative food" and "extraordinary cocktails."
19 Reviews
  1. Aaron

    Brighton4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  2. Liz

    New York City6 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. Leandro Augusto

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent dinner experience in a restaurant that is certainlly on the way to receive a Michelin star anytime soon. The menu is focused on local ingredients and is very crative. The wine pairing had also a couple of nice different surprises and was very well conceived.

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  6. Jeremy VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    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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  7. Sandra

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

Cardinal is rated 4.7 stars by 19 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 8 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
  • 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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