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David Bann vs The Gardener's Cottage
Both establishments are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, The Gardener's Cottage scores marginally higher than David Bann. The Gardener's Cottage comes in at #8 in Edinburgh with recommendations from 5 reviews such as Time Out, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
David Bann
Concierge
Insight Guides
Rough Guide
Time Out
Fodor's
56 - 58 St Mary's Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SX, Scotland
From $0 /night
Concierge
"Dark wood, lacquered maroon walls, and contemporary lighting isn't your typical veggie bistro decor, and a lot of diners here are even (gasp!) meat eaters."
Insight Guides
"One of the best vegetarian restaurants in Scotland, in the heart of the Old Town."
Rough Guide
Star
"Thoroughly modern vegetarian restaurant, open long hours and offering a wide choice of interesting dishes such as chickpea koftas with home-made curd cheese or risotto of roasted tomato."
Time Out
"The solely vegetarian venue is a distinctive offering on Edinburgh’s culinary menu."
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Fodor's
"In the heart of the Old Town, this ultrahip eatery serving vegetarian and vegan favorites attracts young locals with its light, airy, modern dining room."
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The Gardener's Cottage
Time Out
Condé Nast Traveler
Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
1 Royal Terrace Gardens, Edinburgh EH7 5DX, Scotland
From $0 /night
Time Out
"This cottage restaurant boasts quaint decor and an atmosphere of energetic bonhomie."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"At lunch or weekend brunch, entrées might include Arbroath smokie with poached eggs or black pudding and walnut tagliatelle."
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Michelin Guide
Michelin Plate
"This quirky little eatery was once home to a royal gardener."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"As you arrive at the restaurant, what do you see?
A short stroll through a pretty kitchen garden leads to a traditional cottage with two teeny dining rooms, each with a long communal table."
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Frommer's
"The country flavor of this old bothy is enhanced by the old wooden tables, jars of wildflowers...the daily changing menu, scrawled on a blackboard outside, features seasonal and local ingredients"
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