What to order at The Cottage at Royal Terrace

Must order
The seven-course tasting in the evening.
Signature dishes
Seven-course garden tasting menu, Kitchen-garden vegetables with cultured butter
Editor tip
Thursday to Sunday only; the £25 two-course lunch from 12:30 is the value entry, evening tasting climbs to £85.
CuisineModern Scottish
Price£££
NeighborhoodCanonmills Inverleith
HoursThu 17:00-20:30; Fri-Sun 12:30-14:30, 17:00-20:30; Mon-Wed closed
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Location

Address: 1 Royal Terrace Gardens, Edinburgh EH7 5DX

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