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Cardinal
🍽️FoodClosed · Opens tomorrow 5:00 PM$$$ · Expensive

Cardinal

4.8 ·

Reserve a table at Cardinal for a tasting-menu evening in Edinburgh. Begin with an acclaimed amuse-bouche, follow the sommelier's wine suggestions and finish with inventive desserts.

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Full description

Cardinal is an expensive, reservation-only restaurant in Edinburgh built around tasting menus, including a Full Experience option. Reviewers mention a memorable amuse-bouche, creative and balanced dishes, and desserts that were surprising without being overbearing.

A knowledgeable sommelier guides the wine, and the service is described as wonderful, making it a popular choice for birthdays and celebrations. It serves lunch and dinner, with a break in between, and the polished, contemporary feel suits couples.

Plan on a long, unhurried meal and book before arriving.

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Address

14 Eyre Pl, Edinburgh EH3 5EP, UK
Website
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Hours

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Booking

Booking required

Duration

1h15

Best time

lunchtime, early evening or evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

  • Reservations are required
  • consider the Full Experience tasting menu with wine guidance from the sommelier
  • it is closed on Mondays and takes an afternoon break between services
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Reviews

We had their tasting menu and it was superb. Everything was good, but surprisingly, the desserts were best - both innovative and balanced, suprsing but in no way overbearing. The service was also wonderful.

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Adam Klin-Oron

3/5

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