Cardinal

Scottish, British and Fine Dining Edinburgh £££

Food hygiene Pass

Contact and location

Closed now Opens on Wednesday at 17:00

Telephone
0131 305 2049
Address
Cardinal
14 Eyre Place
Edinburgh EH3 5EP
Cardinal – Scottish restaurant in Edinburgh
Photo: Cardinal, Photo published by the restaurant

Opening hours

Opening hours of Cardinal, Monday to Sunday
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday –
Thursday –, –
Friday –, –
Saturday –, –
Sunday Today Closed

Times shown in UK time. Opening hours can change on bank holidays and during the festive period.

Popular times Estimated

An estimate for a typical Saturday, based on usual demand at restaurants of this type and this venue's opening hours. It is not based on live visitor data.

Location and map

Cardinal, 14 Eyre Place, Edinburgh EH3 5EP

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About Cardinal

Cardinal is listed on UK Rest as a Scottish restaurant serving customers in Edinburgh. The postal address is 14 Eyre Place, Edinburgh EH3 5EP. It sits in the City of Edinburgh council area, part of Scotland. The EH3 postcode district has 112 further listings on UK Rest, shown below.

In its own words: “Cardinal is a fine dining restaurant on Eyre Place in Edinburgh's New Town, from chef patron Tomás Gormley. Recommended in the MICHELIN Guide 2026, awarded a Good Food Guide Very Good distinction, and listed in the Square Meal Top 100. Seasonal Scottish tasting menus, alongside a £25 market lunch (Thursday, Friday….” Typical Scottish choices include Cranachan, Haggis, neeps and tatties and Cullen skink. The restaurant's current menu may differ. Prices are upmarket, rated £££ on our three-point scale. It is closed on Monday, Tuesday and Sunday. Service usually pauses between lunch and dinner.

Customers can use table bookings. Good to know: not wheelchair accessible. The telephone number is 0131 305 2049.

Services and facilities

  • Takes reservations
  • Not wheelchair accessible

Food hygiene rating

Food hygiene Pass – inspected on by Edinburgh (City of). View on the Food Standards Agency website.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cardinal?

Cardinal is at 14 Eyre Place, Edinburgh EH3 5EP. It is in the City of Edinburgh council area.

What is the phone number for Cardinal?

You can call Cardinal on 0131 305 2049.

What are the opening hours of Cardinal?

Monday to Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 17:00–20:30; Thursday to Saturday: 12:00–14:00, 17:00–20:30; Sunday: Closed. Hours can change on bank holidays, so please check with the restaurant before you travel.

Is Cardinal open on Sundays?

No. Cardinal is normally closed on Sundays.

What type of food does Cardinal serve?

Cardinal serves Scottish, British and Fine Dining food.

Can I book a table at Cardinal?

Yes, Cardinal accepts table reservations. Call 0131 305 2049 to book.

Is Cardinal wheelchair accessible?

According to published information: not wheelchair accessible.

How expensive is Cardinal?

Cardinal is upmarket (£££ on a scale of £ to £££).

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