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Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 1930 reviews

What User doesn't like about The Lookout By The Gardener's Cottage:
5 stars for the venue, so gorgeous! And the people were very friendly. But it’s outrageous that the cheapest glass of wine is more than 10 pounds. And it wasn’t even nice, it tasted like cheap wine. It’s just a pity because the restaurant is awesome. The food was nice! View all feedback. What User likes about The Lookout By The Gardener's Cottage:
loved this sweet little place! not sure whether reservations are required, but we have luck, there was 1 table for us when we arrived the menu is quite small, but I feel it is perfect for its simplicity, seems that most people are able to find something for themselves. we ordered muddles (2 identical plates), and they were the hands down the absolute mushes we had ever had! they were buttery and soft (not chew at all... View all feedback.

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5.0 ★ from 12 reviews

Loved this sweet little place! not sure whether reservations are required, but we have luck, there was 1 table for us when we arrived the menu is quite small, b...

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Solid experience. here for lunch from beginning to end it was absolutely phenomenal. Chicken-Terrine had excellent texture, and the cod was amazing. they can gi...

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An absolutely brilliant culinary experience. a small place; the lookout offers an intimate culinary experience, high above edinburgh and with views of the firth...

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Simply absolutely stunning. no real further comments required, but the personal was great, friendly and obviously took passion in their work. eating was amazing...

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I took lunch at as a solitary diner at The Lookout for lunch on Wednesday and it was exemplary both in the quality of the food, attention to detail by the staff...

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Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 492 reviews
Sunshine16063997209
27.12.2023 - 11:20

My friend and I went to the restaurant as a special treat to ourselves. As you read below, you must bear in mind that this meal is priced at £85 per head, exclu...

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andrewo31415
27.12.2023 - 11:20

First the positives the view over Edinburgh is quite spectacular. The food is good, but overpriced for what it is. The paired wine was expensive, meanly portion...

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pazmanyd
27.12.2023 - 11:20

Absolutely amazing dining experience! Staff were super nice and helped make it special for an anniversary dinner! Views are lovely and truly worth the money. We...

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schnusizh
27.12.2023 - 11:20

This restaurant in Edinburgh is one of the finest. The breathtaking view adds to the overall experience, offering a fantastic dining experience with panoramic c...

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robinsY9052BB
27.12.2023 - 11:20

My wife and I had the fixed lunch menu yesterday: The good part of the experience was the view over to Fife. The rest was disappointing. The parsnip veloute was...

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4.0 ★ from 418 reviews
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4.0 ★ from 450 reviews
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