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The Gardener's Cottage vs Ondine

Ondine and The Gardener's Cottage are both highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Ondine ranks slightly better than The Gardener's Cottage. Ondine scores 84 with positive reviews from 6 reviews like Michelin Guide, Concierge and Fodor's.

The Gardener's Cottage
The Gardener's Cottage
8 / 10
1 Royal Terrace Gardens, Edinburgh EH7 5DX, Scotland
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Time Out Time Out
"This cottage restaurant boasts quaint decor and an atmosphere of energetic bonhomie." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"At lunch or weekend brunch, entrées might include Arbroath smokie with poached eggs or black pudding and walnut tagliatelle." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
Michelin Plate
"This quirky little eatery was once home to a royal gardener." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler 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." Full review
Frommer's 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" Full review
Ondine
Ondine
7 / 10
2 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1AD, Scotland
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Concierge Concierge
"This modern seafood restaurant is the brainchild of Roy Brett, a local chef who cut his teeth with British seafood celeb chef Rick Stein."
Frommer's Frommer's
"This newcomer to the Edinburgh dining scene has perhaps made the biggest splash with its fresh seafood and fish dishes, using sustainably caught produce." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
Michelin Plate
"Smart, lively restaurant dominated by an impressive horseshoe bar and a crustacean counter." Full review
Rough Guide Rough Guide
Star
"Tucked in next to the Hotel Missoni, this seafood restaurant from Edinburgh chef Roy Brett, once Rick Stein’s main chef in Padstow, turns out some sublime dishes such as grilled lemon sole."
Fodor's Fodor's
"This fabulous seafood restaurant off the Royal Mile is making waves with its expertly prepared dishes from sustainable fishing sources." Full review
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