The Kiosk By Garderners Cottage

2023 update - enjoyed a lovely sunset dinner with my wife. A wonderful menu and stellar wine pairing. Hopefully it won’t be another 5 years until my next visit. 2018 - Popped in for a late breakfast. Great service and premium quality food and drink. A lovely surprise at the top of Calton Hill. Highly recommended 👍

Had a delicious lunch here. The tomato and basil with the tomato consume and basil pearls was fresh, flavour packed and gorgeous. The duck leg main was tender, tasty and the peach marinated in white wine a lovely contrast. I'm unsure what the chicory leaf and raw fennel were doing on the dish. The dessert had one of the nicest raspberry sorbets I've ever had with a little tart of white chocolate ganache. The edible flower made the dish a picture, though the tart case could have been a touch more delicate. Great food, beautifully presented whilst taking in one of the very best views over Edinburgh.

The whole experience was amazing and the restaurant was very accommodating-we added a person just the day before a Saturday reservation which could not be easy. Then we did not have a table with a view due to the addition but once asked they switched us after 30mins and we got an amazing window table-the views are stunning! Food was incredible so is the staff, lovely folks. Of course it is very expensive but it is expected as it is in Edinburgh and Calton Hill on top so it is a whole worthy experience. Loved it, can’t wait to make it back on another occasion.

Best quality meal ever!! All dishes, the crab tartlet, Cod, Venison, dessert were expertly and tastefully prepared and presented with care. One of us was dairy- and gluten-free, so plates for that person were customized. The wait staff were perfectly attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the dishes and libation options! And the view is incomparable!

The Lookout is an exceptional restaurant that truly showcases the most spectacular views in the city. From the panoramic vistas of Edinburgh's iconic landmarks to the natural beauty surrounding the restaurant, I was in awe throughout my visit. The minimalistic design of the restaurant only served to highlight the stunning views even further. As for the food, the lunch set menu was absolutely marvellous. Every dish was crafted with care and attention to detail. The staff were attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu, adding to the overall excellent service. While it's worth noting that there are no options outside of the set menu, this wasn't an issue in any way. The set menu offered such a varied and delicious selection that we didn't feel like we were missing out on anything. Additionally, it's worth mentioning that they don't offer coffee other than French press, but this is minor detail compared to the overall experience.

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 , in the composition of the environment and with the customer service. The views were spectacular and the food preparation was visible to a high standard I returned later with a companion to have afternoon tea and the bisit was matched as previously to the high standard as before, exceeding all expectations as we were offered complementary tasters to enrich the experience further. Absolutely recommend The Lookout restaurant if you are looking to have lunch or afternoon tea by yourself or with family and friends.