Redwood Bistro in Edinburgh, City of

Muy inusual estilo de tomar té por la tarde, pero lo disfrutamos todos el mismo! Un total idea mágica para recorrer los principales lugares de interés de Edimburgo desde la comodidad de un asiento con té y tarta y una copa de Prosecco! !

I thought it was a great place to eat but the last few times I have passed the place looked closed. Just thought I would mention it. If it opens and I visit I will post an update.

Fue aquí en diciembre por primera vez la comida era precioso y un lugar muy agradable.

Very good meal and service; nice restaurant but slightly lacking in atmosphere the night we visited. Well worth visiting and an excellent addition to the Corstorphine scene - I hope the locals support it during the quieter periods of the year.

Menú comida Hogmanay era absolutamente fantástico. Cada campo estaba cocinada a la perfección, el servicio era bueno, no con prisas tiempo dando entre campos para disfrutar de la noche.

I was staying in the area and found this wonderful restaurant by chance, excellent food and the lovely Irish waitress was very efficient and friendly, I would highly recommend the beef ribs with noodles also as a nibble bacon popcorn, it was delicious.

Corstorphine y al oeste de Edimburgo, en general no tienen un gran número de buenos restaurantes así que siempre es bueno poder probar un lugar nuevo. Redwood ha estado alrededor de un pequeño aunque ahora pero esta fue mi primera oportunidad de visitar.

Grupo de 24 personas, mezcla de gustos y requisitos dietéticos. La comida estaba caliente (cuando proceda), bien presentados y deliciosos. Las 24 sirvieron en pocos minutos. El servicio, la comida,. El ambiente y el precio era de 100%. . inodoros estaban limpias y luminosas, personal profesional, experimentado, amable y accesible. Altamente recomendado

Me encantó. Visitamos un sábado por la noche en una visita a Edimburgo desde el sur de Inglaterra con mi pareja. Ambos nos quedamos muy impresionados con el ambiente acogedor, ordenado, platos diferentes y decoración interesante lo que pensamos que era tan deliciosa y el personal encantador, amable e informativo de las opciones de menú. Era refrescante experiencia de un restaurante diferente a un negocio del molino. recomendaría este.

La comida aquí no hicieron nada para mí. Un menú muy limitado y la comida no era muy buena. Elegimos nuestra mesa y el cangrejo cauli buñuelos entrantes y pepino corto costillas, seguido de cerdo y de pato. Los aperitivos estaban bien, nada más. Luego las costillas cortas era aleatorio y licitación, el pato fuertemente con el sabor de las Especias y el 5 aderezos cerdo sabrosa pero con muchas judías negras. El servicio era agradable, pero teníamos ganas de salir al final de la tarde.

Live nearby and tried this place for the first time recently. We were very impressed with the quality of food, wine, service and value for money. There is an extensive a la carte menu with lots of things that sounded appealing. The cakes for dessert were exceptionally good. The service was also very warm and welcoming. We will definitely be back.

Visited Tuesday 1st & Wed 2nd of Nov with a colleague who was feeling a bit under the weather. We both thoroughly enjoyed our meals and the hostess was very friendly and helpful. Between us we sampled the trout, chicken, flank steak & pork main dishes and all were excellent. For pudding the cheesecake is to die for! Will be visiting again next time we are working there.

I visited this restaurant for the first time with a work colleague whom recommended it. The waitress who greeted us was very friendly and helpful. The food was delivered very quickly and was of excellent quality. Very tasty and presented immaculately. The prices were very reasonable indeed and provided very good value for money. An excellent restaurant which I shall certainly return to when I'm in the area.

Popped in by default as pace we had planned to go was full. Cosy inside. Food was very tasty, with several veggie options. And reasonably priced. Service friendly and efficient. Will be back.

My hubby was given a voucher as a thank you so we had lunch today and it was just lovely. Just have to point out we've both passed this place often and although it's at a very prominent location we never noticed it. The place is immaculate and certainly attention to detail. The lady who served us couldn't have been more courteous and friendly without being invasive and nothing too much bother. Started with cauliflower soup with curried oil and then cheeseburger and sweet potato fries all delicious. The shining star for me was the sweet potato fries we got to share ... they were fabulous and best I've tasted. I'd have liked more but couldn't sadly too full. Very good value for quality food from a chef that clearly cares!

Just back home from a great visit to redwood. The food was delicious and as a vegetarian was great to have the choice of the whole menu with a veggie twist. Not only was the food very tasty but a lovely friendly waitress to make the evening more enjoyable. Highly recommend

We popped in here on Saturday for lunch after noticing they served Artisan Coffee as coffee in most restaurants leaves a lot to be desired. My husband had the burger which was very delicious and very generous with a side salad and I chose a side of salad and the magnificent sweet potato fries as I don't eat bread. Delicious freshly made fries and delicious Artisan coffee served by a very friendly efficient Irish lass. Spotlessly clean loos to match restaurant. We will be back to sample the dinner menu.

Went to this restaurant for the first time on recommendation from others I work with. I was not disappointed as the food was excellent and good value. Do not expect huge portions but do expect high quality, tasty and well thought out dishes. I would recommend it for anyone who likes good food.

We booked this on a recommendation of our BB land lady. It was very quiet only three other tables. The welcome was warm and sincere. We had lots to choose from on the menu and I chose the burger and my husband went for the fish, We did have to wait a while for the food but well worth it.

We used to live nearby Redwood Bistro and would often dine there, it is absolutely one of our favourite restaurants in Edinburgh. It is what a local neighborhood restaurant should be, and we were always welcomed so warmly by the lovely Irish waitress who we got to know so well but foolishly never asked her name! Everything about it is fantastic - the food, wine, atmosphere, and the staff. It is a real welcome addition to the area as well, although there are other good options nearby, Redwood really stands out as somewhere a bit more special, but still somewhere you can just pop in to mid week when you don't feel like cooking (which was normally the case for us)! We have recently moved to Australia and are so disappointed that we can no longer drop in for a great meal and a chat. We look forward to returning next time we are in Edinburgh and wish them all the very best!

I love Haloumi, however the same level of reverence is not always displayed by the various kitchens from whence it has emerged. This one was really spot on, as were the sweet potato chips and garnish. Okay, so in theory this isn't rocket science but many a past experience has demonstrated that it at least requires a degree in aeronautical engineering. I may have also experienced time-dilation at work, as one person managed, without fluster, to keep the whole show moving along with patience and an indulgent smile. My colleague enjoyed his steak and the Malbec flowed. No hesitation in recommending.

We dined here on Tuesday evening with friends and were all very impressed. Very friendly staff and service good. Great food and will definitely be back again. Highlight had to be the chocolate marquis with cherries and hazelnut crumb, GORGEOUS!

Meeting a friend for coffee early afternoon and decided to give Redwood a visit. Surprisingly quiet as we were the only people in the restaurant. Coffee was good and came exactly as ordered. Not a big choice of cake as only four on the counter to chose from but the slice of cake we each choose was moist and delicious.Toilets upstairs were very modern and clean and a disabled toilet downstairs.

Really nice restaurant with excellent cooking going on. Nicely laid out and very friendly staff and surprisingly (well, to me anyway) good wine list. Great value for money and the standout restaurant in the area.

My boyfriend and I were staying in Corstophine for one night during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and went out looking for the one Italian restaurant the girl at our hotel told us was nearby. We didn't find it, but as we were about to give up and succumb to the McDonald's Golden Arches, we spotted the Redwood Bistro. So, so glad we did!What was apparently once a family house has been converted into a seriously welcoming but cool little restaurant, offering Californian fusion food that was by far the best meal we had in Edinburgh!We both had the ras el hanout spiced flank steak with bulgar wheat salad and the kitchen also very generously let me have a side of broccoli that was on the lunch menu (we were there in the evening). Pretty much everything on the menu has gluten free/vegetarian/vegan variants too. While we ended up spending a little more than we intended to that evening, the meal was reasonably priced, especially considering the standard of the food. If you want something a little different for a special night this bistro would be ideal too. I didn't catch the name of the lady who served us, but she was so accommodating and lovely. She recommended a red wine to my boyfriend that he really enjoyed (I don't drink red, so I'll have to take his word for it) and was very attentive. Would 100% return if we're ever back up in the area.

Dropped in on a Thursday night (tonight) I had the chicken, my partner had the pork, cheesecake and coconut cake for desserts. The whole meal was exquisite. Really enjoyed it and will certainly be back. We also found it really quite reasonable for the standard of the food.

Looking for a place to eat in the West of Edinburgh, then you could do a lot worse than choose Redwood. A friend and I went there for lunch. The salad I had was truly delicious, as were the sweet potato chips (cooked to perfection). My friend had tacos with fish which she also enjoyed. We will definitely be back. Service lovely. Ambience and decor great.

This new(ish) restaurant has exemplary ramped access, and beautiful and well thought out disabled toilet facilities. Oh and yes!, the food is imaginatively prepared and delicious. Give it a try

Really enjoyed dinner here - nice surroundings and friendly relaxed service. Lots of good gluten free choices and a varied wine list. We had fish tacos for a starter followed by a Cajun pork dish with black beans. It was also nice to see a chocolaty gf dessert (very tasty). We will definitely go back again!

We went for dinner there and both loved each of the 3 courses we had. It was really relaxed with a peaceful setting and delicious food. We thought it was very reasonably priced with friendly staff. We can't wait to go back again!

Had lunch here on my day off. It was a spur of the moment thing as we were going to do the grocery shopping at the supermarket across the road. There were a decent amount of veggie options on the lunch menu. What we had was very enjoyable, if a bit expensive at £27 for a two course lunch for two with a diet coke each. Not sure what it'd be like for dinner but judging by our first visit we would certainly consider coming back for an evening meal. Worth checking out.

Popped in for afternoon tea and enjoyed the best carrot cake I've ever eaten in a restaurant! I couldn't believe how moist and light the sponge was and the frosting was airy and sweet with a hint of cream cheese! Perfectly paired with some breakfast tea, it was a lovely, light treat!

Wanted to get out of the hotel and get a nice meal. Bright blue building was interesting and small parking area was a challenge but all worth it. Tasty choices starting from the Spicy Caramel and Bacon popcorn and the South African Dolomite Raats wine through to the lamb and sea trout and flank steak and chicken. Marion our naturally blond, Irish waitress was excellent. Service was terrific with all 5 dishes being served within 30 seconds of each other. A nice find on a Friday night. Worth the trip, the building and the parking to experience a bit of California in Edinburgh. Way to go Maid Marion!!

+ exquisite flavours+ good early bird offer (£14.5 for 2-course)+ friendly and personal service+ nice terrace to enjoy the sun in the summerNote that portions are not that big so best to go for 2 or 3 courses.We will be back for sure!

We visited the Redwood Bistro for a team lunch and the food was excellent. As we were on a time limit we did a pre order and the service could not have been better. Each course was brought out in good time and the staff were very friendly. We will definitely come back as a team soon!

Have been here several times now and have never been disappointed. The food is excellent and the staff could not be more friendly or attentive. When we first went months ago it was quite quiet, but now we have to book if we want to go on a Friday or Saturday which speaks for itself. Well worth a visit. Not sure about the colour of the building on the outside, but who cares when the service and the food are so good and it's so nice on the inside.

People have been talking about Redwood because of the gaudy exterior paint but took a gamble with a friend for lunch as there is really nothing in the Corstorphine area. (Bit hairy getting into the car park as the entrance is so close to the Drumbrae roundabout so would probably park in Tesco car park next time). We were welcomed by a lovely, friendly Irish waitress and seated in the calm, clean and comfortable restaurant. The service was great - prompt and the right mix of chatty and helpful. Great varied menu and overall reasonable prices. We took a while to decide as there were lots to tempt us. I had a chicken wrap which was delicious - garlicky, interesting flavours fresh and crunchy. Tasty side salad and scrumptious sweet potato fries. The wrap was reasonable at £6.25 but we felt the fries were a bit steep at £3.25. My friend loves her houmous tostada too. I then had the gluten free/ vegan chocolate cake which was fresh, moist and generous. I left half but this was not a reflection on the chef's evident skills in producing such a great flour/ egg free cake - it just wasn't something I was used to . My friend loved her pecan loaf. We will definitely return and I have been raving about Redwood to family and friends to try it. (I hope they have replaced their tea pots for next time as the cute design was not functional and spilt boiling tea allover the place when you try to pour).

Liked previous incarnation of this restaurant and this didn't disappoint - great flavour combinations. Fresh, tasty ingredients well matched - delicious and good value lunch

Great local restaurant with a great selection on the menu - updated all the time...range of fresh zingy fish to full bodied meat. Well worth a visit if you're local and looking for something a bit different - save yourself the bus fare into the city!

We haven't been here for a while but it is a wonderful restaurant. The food is exquisite. We started with nibbles of toffee and bacon popcorn. It's wonderful. Starter was prawn tostada followed by turkey burger in a brioche bun. It doesn't sound exciting but the flavours are to die for. This was rounded off with a rhubarb and vanilla cheesecake. Mmm. Prices are very reasonable. I recommend this restaurant to locals and visitors alike.

Have passed this place a number of times on my way home from work. Today I decided to let my curiosity lead the way. This little blue restaurant didn't let me down. Most times when I dine solo am given one of the seats away in a corner. However I was offered a choice to sit at a lovely table for 2 by the window. The hostess for the evening was lovely and we'll informed. Food (bread with dukkah and olive oil and vinegar and a seafood pasta) was delicious. The noise of the busy roundabout stays out of the restaurant and you feel tucked away into a nice cosy spot. A nice enterprise by the Chef who is Californian ad her support staff.

We chose the restaurant because of its proximity to our B&B but we'll make a point of travelling to eat here when we are next in Edinburgh. It is that good. The front of house staff are charming, the menu offers plenty of choice and the cooking is exceptional - but be prepared for spice! We loved it. The wine list is lengthy and reasonably priced and all wines are offered by the glass. The atmosphere and service were laid back and smoothly professional making the evening a really pleasant experience. Highly recommended.

Mia moglie ed io abbiamo cenato in questo ristorantino in occasione del suo compleanno.Il locale offre cucina in stile californiano, tacchino, pollo e manzo cucinati in diversi e spettacolari modi.I piatti sono ben curati nella loro presentazione, adeguate anche le porzioni e i sapori sono assolutamente da provare...fantastico...!!!La carta dei vini è di tutto rispetto, noi abbiamo preso un vino rosso proposto dal cameriere veramente buono e in perfetto abbinamento con i piatti che avevamo scelto.Il personale cortese, pronto e disponibile.Ci è piaciuta anche l'atmosfera, semplice ma curata e molto tranquilla, buon posto per una cena di coppia.E' bene prenotare, il locale non è molto grande e i tavoli non sono molti.Il ristorante non dispone di parcheggio, fronte strada c'è il parcheggio "Corstorphine Retail Park" ma attenzione, la sosta è consentita solo per due ore dopodiché l'occhio elettronico vi fotografa la targa e poi arriva la multa...!!!

The Drum Brae roundabout on the road into Edinburgh used to be famous for the pink hulk of a building that houses PC World and had somehow escaped the planners which has fortunately now changed to a more sympathetic shade of grey. The junction now had two great assets. The first is the Redwood Bistro and the second is a stop for the airport bus so, with planning, it is possible to have an enjoyable lunch or dinner on the way there. (There is also car parking available). The outside of the building is blue, hinting at the warm Californian sunshine in contrast to the cold of a February day in Edinburgh; inside the contemporary interiors have a wealth of posters all linked to the theme of California, reflecting the name “Redwood” the origins of the chef and the cuisine which is American with an occasional and not unexpected Mexican twist.The food was well-presented and delicious. Try the unusual nibbles such as the spicy caramel bacon popcorn or grilled bread with a tasty spice mix, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. The starters include soup of the day, grilled baby squid, cheese soufflé and prawns & mussels, followed by main courses including harissa-rubbed salmon fillets, Mexican spiced duck breast and marinated lamb chops, all with a Californian fusion of ingredients and vegetables which are unexpected in Edinburgh but work beautifully. The courses were a good size so there was no room, I’m afraid, for the dessert or the IJ Mellis specialty cheeses, but they too looked delicious.While the menu is predominantly meat or fish, vegetarian options can be ordered in advance. An excellent wine list, including a few wines from the USA, and mostly available by the glass plus good Scottish beers and one from the Sierra Nevada. Definitely worth stopping off here on the way to the airport.

2nd visit and wasn't disappointed, food is delicious. Dishes are quite unique and beautifully presented. We were well looked after by Richard & Jamie, great friendly & helpful service. Decent prices.

Celebrating a friends birthday and what a great choice. Although the menu looked challenging and the starters weren't to my taste (had the soup), the meal itself was great. Being a busy Saturday night and we being a large table the service was good and friendly. I'd happily go back.

I remember his establishment as a former bed and breakfast. It sits on one of the busiest roundabouts in Scotland's Capital city.Basically, it is the roundabout where many L drivers come to grief on their test. Speaking of tests, Redwood passed all ours with flying colours.My only gripe was the décor, a tad drab, but the scatter cushions helped lift the environment and the music, an eclectic mix of American, past and present was an added ingredient.The traditional San Francisco tomato-based shellfish stew was so good I used my spoon to remove every last drop from the plate.My Asian marinated flank steak arrived on a bed of soba noodles and the dish was interlaced with vegetables. The soy-sesame sauce had, for me, a tad too much ginger, but the dish packed a real punch. For sweet, I adored the coconut cake with lemon curd filling.Don’t drive past. Park somewhere – if you can find a space – and walk it even if you can’t get into the bistro car park. It is worth the effort.

Me and my boyfriend visited Edinburgh for a few days in September, we didn't stay in the centre and wanted to go somewhere that wasn't a franchise or too far away. We came across the Redwood Bistro and we we had such a gorgeous meal. The staff were so friendly and the meal was amazing, my boyfriend (a chef) was so impressed. Redwood bistro has such a great atmosphere and a great menu. Very relaxed and comfortable setting. We will definitely being going back.

With home renovations in full swing my sister and I went to Redwood for our dinner after work. On arrival (after having parked - very handy to have private parking in Corstorphine) we were greeted and quickly shown to our table. The restaurant decor takes you away from the wet and wild Scottish weather we have been having and reminds you of warmer times with sunny California vibes. Once seated we were offered drinks and menus. After a good catch-up with my sister we placed our orders. It was nice not feeling rushed into ordering as soon as we arrived and the staff could see us sisters were busy talking and not enough menu reading.We ordered the cheese souffle to start which we shared between us. My sister had never had souffle before and I only once and we were both so impressed with it. Particularly liked the side salad with poached pear and nuts this really added to the flavour of the cheese souffle. It was devoured in minutes!For mains we ordered the chicken skewers with asian fusion veg and rice as well as the turkey burger with sweet potato fries. Unable to choose between the two my sister and I split them. We were given extra plates by the staff to ensure we could split the food easily and enjoyed tastes from both. This worked so well for us and ensured neither missed out. For us we enjoyed the fresh tasting food which was presented in a great way and variety of options on offer. Portion sizes suited us perfect too and we cleared both plates! Staff were attentive and friendly to us.We toyed with having a dessert and spotting the cheese board too we nearly indulged but decided not that night. Instead hot chocolates to finish before we braved out into the wild and cold weather again. We will definitely be back and already recommended to friends who have booked in. Also keen to pop by in the afternoons for coffee and cake - this is a great addition to have in Corstorphine.

I love Tripadvisor and use it to choose all my 'special occasion' restaurants so was really excited to go here. Visiting with a friend who was having her first lunch out after having her beautiful wee girl. We were looking forward to good food, a glass of wine and a great chat. Well 2 out of 3 ain't bad. Actually it is!!The waitress ran around like a headless chicken the whole time, managed to order a bottle of wine which arrived prompt. We ordered lunch, chilli almonds for nibbles, cheese soufflé, chilli squid and a portion of sweet potatoes. Sadly she didn't write it down. Almonds arrived quickly, followed by Chilli squid, sweet potatoes and quiche. When pointed out we didn't order quiche but soufflé we were asked if we wanted it instead, erm NO!! Told the soufflé would arrive quickly I started my squid which was rapidly going cold under its Rocket camouflage. We asked to have another portion of Sweet potato fries and were assured they would arrive quickly. 25 minutes later the soufflé arrived, again with a very generous helping of Rocket - I guess it is the cheapest accompaniment?? Still no fries, which arrived 10 minutes later, these were removed from the bill (although to my mind should never have been on the bill.)Food was decent, although far too much Rocket but the service was awful, wouldn't return if I were paid let alone spend money here!!

My husband and I found this restaurant by chance when staying near the airport the night before our flight just before Christmas. I am glad we did. We had heard good reviews of Redwood when it was in Stockbridge but never managed to eat there. The menu may not be large but everything we tried was absolutely delicious and reasonably priced. We loved the unusual combinations of great and fresh ingredients. All beautifully cooked. The ambience is very relaxing and not pretentious. We look forward to a return visit some time very soon :-)

Went there for a late December birthday lunch.Always good to be somewhere where they don't do Christmas in overkill.The service was friendly, helpful and efficient.The food was delightful in presentation. The quality of ingredients was of high quality and a joy to the tastebuds. Very good value for the standard of dining.The decor pleasant and bright.Its easily accessible from the city as its on the main route to the airport and well served by buses.Up there with the best of our bistro dining experiences.We would certainly go there again.

We had our Thanksgiving dinner here, so it was a special circumstance, but the food was an entertaining and excellent interpretation of the usual turkey and the trimmings, and the service was friendly, if at times a little slow (but then the restaurant was packed given the occasion). The setting, a converted single family home on the cornere of a main road in a suburb was a little idiosyncratic, but this was more than made up for by the attractive interior and the excellent food.

I decided to treat my wife to a surprise night out, booked here that day for two which was a good start to things, we arrived and had a delicious glass of good quality prosecco whilst we hummed and hawed over the simple but lovely menu choices. My wife had the fig salad to start, i went for the pigeon breast, we also ordered a more unusual bottle of red that we drink otherwise. To say that the food was delicious would be a disservice to it, it was way beyond that, perfectly executed, wonderfully presented, and a boatload of flavour in every mouthful, we tried little bits of each others and were also suitably impressed. We opted for the 5 spice duck as a main, again beyond description other than heavenly. My wife had the cheeseboard to finish, i could not resist the double choc torte, the cheeseboard had a really good selection of biscuits and oatcakes, enough for all the cheese, which we liked immensely as it is Mellis cheese, nice chutney too,and my choc dessert was bordering on the sexual it was that good. We will be going back LOTS now we know this is here, we plan to work our way through the ever evolving menu, and the rather interesting wine list. I have already recommended this place to 4 other people today. Prices are bang on, not expensive for what you get. This restaurant is on its way up, and rightly so, outstanding all round. And the music is pretty good too! :-)

Have had dinner here a few times now, today was the first time for lunch. Never have we had a anything other than excellent food and service and today was no exception.

We booked the Thanksgiving dinner for our trip to Edinburgh. First off, the place is pretty far from Old Town and the taxi driver had no idea where it was, but no big deal we made it just fine. The restaurant is in a converted house. The hostess/waitress was obviously very busy and overwhelmed by their busy night and we had the last seating. She graciously sat us and took our drink order. The place is bright and covered with California posters (which made us laugh since we are from California). We obviously knew we were choosing to do something very American on vacation which is unlike us, but we wanted to celebrate the holiday. Unfortunately, this place was so loud we could barely hear each other speak, whether it was the clientele or the acoustics I'm not sure. My poor husband was so irritated he kept having to go outside to escape the level of noise and the young man behind us talking so loud. Of course not the restaurant's fault, but they could add some fabrics to help absorb sound etc. It was a set menu for the holiday. The food was average. As I said though, we were the last seating so it may have been great earlier in the night. After our initial attendance, we had a tough time getting plates cleared and refills on drinks. It wouldn't have bothered us so much if we weren't just dying to escape the loud atmosphere. I am giving this a 3 because maybe it was just a poor night to have gone. The regular menu looked very California. We really wanted a romantic, holiday dinner and were disappointed it didn't turn out that way.

Second visit this year and the standard of the food remains top class. Served by friendly and efficient staff and a warm welcome.

First visit and will be back! We were there for dinner but the lunch menu looks interesting too. Both the waitress and the waiter were attentive, relaxed and friendly throughout. The food was lovely - difficult to choose as it all sounded tasty. Nice that they cater for veggies (like me!) but also gluten / dairy free options. Really nice - thank you.

Chatty, friendly staff who went out their way to be helpful, excellent service, great range of exotic delicious-sounding food - difficult to choose! Sesame prawns won and turned out to be a good choice! Fab. Am looking forward to going back!

It doesn't look like a restaurant from outside but it is well worth a visit. I've visited twice now and there was a varied menu each time.

We ate here last night for a birthday celebration. Lovely decor and ambiance. Food very good with a modern fusion touch and reasonably priced. Nice wine list and wines we chose we all good quality. A great addition to the area and we wish we had found it sooner. We look forward to eating here again.

Visited Redwoods last night with hubby for the first time, so wish I'd discovered it sooner. Top marks for everything particularly the service. Beautiful cosy restaurant that is great for couples or groups. Menu is really unusual and quality of food and presentation was spectacular. Only matched by the quality of service from the 2 staff taking care of us front of house. So good we booked our return visit before we left. Cannot recommend it highly enough.

My wife and I went with a close friend yesterday evening and the food was really excellent. For my main I had hake in a light coconut curry sauce on a salad bed with black rice and it was just delicious. The panacotta with ginger biscuits I had for dessert was so good also. The ladies also were delighted with their food. Wine list excellent too.The only disappointment was that the restaurant was very quiet. Cannot understand why unless Halloween and fireworks affected bookings. All I can say is that there are fireworks aplenty in the food here.

A friend of ours recommended this restaurant, and we are grateful for it. We were there on a quiet evening (we ate around 5:30 or 6:00 - so early) but the atmosphere was great, the waiter was knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful and the food was fantastic! The menu clearly spells out options for vegetarians, dairy free, and gluten free diets which is helpful if you need that. We were staying downtown, so a ways away - we had to take the bus out and back, but the bus networks work very well and it was absolutely worth the trip.

Staff very friendly,pricing very good for what you get.But the food was ok,nothing out of this world,Would I go back in the future,probably would,as the area has not got anything else like it.

Enjoyed our first trip to Redwood. We all had three courses and cleared our plates, lovely food and good to try something different. Friendly smiley service. Will definitely be back.

Having lived in corstorphine for around 6 years and for 5 of those years moaned about there being no good restaurant, I'm ashamed to admit it took us a year to go to Redwood. Having finally gone this weekend we were very impressed. Menu looks quite strange because it isn't standard generic dishes, but the food was different, fresh, tasty and good portion sizes. Wines and beers good too. Staff very pleasant and nice relaxed bistro atmosphere which was great.The lemon thyme Panama cotta was one of the best desserts I've had in a while!We will definitely be back!

Excellent dining experience. Lovely setting. We were staying in a flat nearby and walked to this delightful bistro, which we chose based on other reviews. If I find myself back in Edinburgh in the near future, I will be visiting Redwood again.

We went to Redwood on a Wednesday night for our anniversary dinner. I used to visit Redwood when it was in Stockbridge and at that time it was one of my favourite restaurants in Edinburgh. I was therefore interested to see if anything had changed since it closed and now reopened at Costorphine. I am happy to say it is still just as good. Food tasty and fresh. Nice light dishes which allows you to have 3 courses and therefore a very well balanced meal. Good service and reasonable prices.

Lovely welcome, all the staff were happy and helpful. The food was lovely, really well done, I don't want to give too much away! but it was so tasty! good sized portions. I had some Steak, medium rare it was cooked to perfection. I also had some of the cheesecake which was scrumpdillyicious! We'll be back!

It has a very pleasant atmosphere with very knowledgeable staff, they have a small but clever menu that has is something for everyone, the wine list is extensive and there is also a good selection of ales.The food was of a very good standard and served in good time and on warm plates.We had booked a table but there was some tables available so you may get away without booking.There is limited parking (6 spaces) but there is plenty of parking in the retail site over the road (50m)I would fully recommend this restaurant, and I will be back.Enjoy

Arrived without a booking and managed to find a table in a packed restaurant. Staff was very friendly and food was excellent. Dessert was heavenly! A great little restaurant!

Decided to try this resturant with my mother and thoroughly enjoyed the quality of food and wine.Excellent service from the very attentive staff,very reasonably priced. Will most definitely return to,and reccemonded this superb restaurant to my friends

Had a terrific meal at Redwood Bistro in Corstorphine last night with friends. The small menu was packed with ingredients and innovative combinations. Seriously interesting wine list. Really helpful and friendly staff. Highly recommend this place and will definitely be back .... soon!!

My daughter and I had a lovely meal at Redwood Bistro in late June 2015. The staff was very friendly and made great recommendations. We decided to do it "tapas" style and ordered many small plates, starting with the Spicy Caramel Popcorn (perfect sweet and salty combination!), Grilled Halloumi and Sun Dried Tomato Bites with Pesto, Roasted Red Pepper-Aubergine dip with Feta and Balsamic Glaze, and the Mini Tortilla Cups with Smoked Chicken and Mango Black-Bean Salsa. All were very tasty and presented perfectly. We followed that with the Chipotle Prawn Tostada (for me) and Mixed Greens with Strawberries and Goat Cheese salad (for the daughter). We topped it off with the Double Chocolate Mousse Torte (decadence!) All ingredients were so fresh and flavors so well balanced. Also a great wine list! Would recommend to both those who know California cuisine and those who are new to it. We will be back!

Went there last night for dinner. The food was really good and staff was very attentive. I would highly recommend this place to anyone.

My wife and I had a fantastic meal here last night - great menu and very tasty California inspired dishes. Brilliant service too. Highly recommended.

Had a lovely meal here a couple of days ago. Some lovely, well thought out flavour combinations that were well cooked. It has a nice relaxed atmosphere with really efficient and friendly service. Will definitely be back!

When we went we did not know what to expect but we were happy we decided to go as the staff could not be more helpful or friendly. it lived up to our expectations to what we know as Californian food. myself and another in my party have food allergies(gluten and dairy free, and gluten egg and soy free) and they were well catered for and we had one of the best meals we have ever had in restaurant highly recommended.

We visited the restaurant in January and found the staff welcoming friendly. The menu is varied and changes with the seasons. We had a delicious starter - main and passed on the dessert but our taste buds were tantalised all the flavours delicious!!!!

Visited Redwood when it first opened and although the food was excellent, the atmosphere and the decor was not!We returned last night to give it another try and so glad we did.Great atmosphere, lovely colourful décor, tables not too close, service excellent from two very pleasant young waiting staff, and the food was superb.As reported by previous reviewers, the standard of food is first class and the presentation is excellent, so tasty and so unusual. Its hard to believe that such healthy ingredients can taste so good!We had the pleasure of meeting Annette, the owner, and enjoyed chatting to her about the restaurant. I hope it continues to do well as Corstorphine lacks a good quality restaurant. We will certainly be back!

I've been here a handful of times now, and it's definitely my favourite restaurant in Edinburgh. My constant. We've eaten at so many different places in Edinburgh, including Michelin Star restaurants, and although they've all been lovely, the Redwood is top of my scran list. The staff are so bloomin friendly, and the food is amazing. Mainly as I had no idea healthy food (not a chip in sight!) could taste so amazing. A quick bus ride from town, so don't let the location put you off. You have to go.And try the spicy pecans!!

This lovely little bistro was a gem of a find. I can highly recommend for dinner. The food was delicious and well presented and the staff impeccable.

Honestly this was just great. Wonderfully unique cuisine in Edinburgh. High quality all the way with the friendliest staff you could ask for. I can't wait to go back.

I was at Redwood for date night with my fiancé recently & I can't say enough great things about it! The service was great such a happy smiley waitress. The restaurant was gorgeous! The food was amazing! They show you what's gluten free on the menu & I could even have a gorgeous chocolate torte! I will definitely be going back!

What a find. Charming staff, excellent food! Don't be put off by the blue exterior this is really worth a visit. Every dish on the menu offers something fresh and interesting which will enliven your palate. The food is complemented by an extensive wine list, and attentive friendly staff.100% satisfaction at very reasonable prices. Totally worth a visit. We'll be back soon!

Must go again and work my way through the menu!Staff very polite, friendly and attentive. Food was delicious and had completely food envy when I spotted the burger - I had the steak which was very yummy.Reasonably price - much cheaper than eating in the city centre especially when you factor in bus/taxi fares!Now what are you waiting for, GO!

Excellent dinner with very friendly staff. Decor very welcoming. I had the fish stew to start and then the lamb skewer, a very fresh and clean flavour. All in all an excellent evening and we would return.

Really fresh and tasty food, small menu and wine list which actually helps making a choice, friendly, informed and professional young lad for a waiter which added to the evening nothing like this in area, will be coming back

Refreshingly different and tasty menu. Staff very friendly and efficient. Good value, we would definitely recommend this restaurant on the western fringes of Edinburgh

We had dinner here last night and it was absolutely fantastic. Started off with a glass of wine on the deck in the sunshine, before moving indoors to our table for a delicous crab & mango salad starter, followed by cumin spiked lamb skewers for main course. All very well prepared and tasted lovely. Every dish on the table looked & tasted great. Service was good too - we were busy chatting the night away and never felt under pressure to leave. Pleasant atmosphere & decor and would totally recommend it to anyone. Will be going back!

Very tasty, well presented food. Sensible portions at sensible prices. Friendly, efficient staff. Bright and comfortable surroundings. Highly recommended.

Decided to try Redwood in Costorphine having passed it several times in its prominent position off the main Glasgow Road. We had been to its previous incarnation in Stockbridge and were not to be disappointed.Bright airy decor with plenty of room between tables. It was not busy for 7:30 on a Friday. We were explained that the menu included starters that could made to main course size to extend the choice. We had the caramel bacon popcorn whilst we decided a must have. We chose the chipotle prawns and crab and mango starters. Both sized perfectly and very tasty. A lovely bottle of Chardonnay from Sonoma accompanied dinner. Mains of smoked chicken and lamb skewers accompanied by couscous and quinoa were delicious with not a chip or fried thing in sight. Such a treat to enjoy the flavours Of everything on the plate. We shared cheese and chocolate dessert with large glasses of Pedro Ximenez, how they do that gorgeous wine for the price I don't know. The service was excellent with nicely timed breaks between courses and the bill paid before our Our taxi home arrives

Disclaimer: I know Annette (not well, but we've been acquainted for a few years). She did not ask me to review this, and does not know I am doing so.I'd been meaning to try Redwood so when I was in the area I stopped in for lunch. Very pleased with the way the menu allows vegetarian/vegan substitutions for many of the choices - it's so nice to be able to order something other than The Veggie Burger or The Veggie Wrap (though the burger is on offer as well). There are also well-signposted gluten free options.My broccoli/chickpea/halloumi fritters were tasty and I only wish there had been another of them, but it was a perfect snack. My hungrier husband had the chicken wrap and would have it again.Nice posters - vintage California, so keeping up the theme without being too in-your-face about it.When I'm in the area again, I will go for dinner.

My wife and went out to celebrate our wedding anniversary we had been wanting to try this restaurant since it opened. We both had a really good night. The restaurant was not really busy there was a bit of a delay between courses, but the food was worth waiting for and the waitress said that the chef had phoned down to apologise. The menu is limited, but you can choose to have one of the starters as a main course which does increase the choice. I have to comment on the waitress, a lovely lass originally from Gallway in Ireland, who was very friendly and attentive without being overpowering. Would I go back, definitely and as they are now open for lunch and afternoon tea I have noexcuse not to.

This new restaurant is local to us in an area of Edinburgh not known for its cuisine. Fashionable modern style decor with room for around 25 diners, it is welcoming and although it was quiet with only 6 other diners, it had a nice ambience helped by choice of music playing in the background. We started with a snack of Bacon flavoured chilli popcorn - delicious, skipped started and followed with Duck breast with parsnip crisps and Sea bass with quinoa. These mains were inventive plates with nice combinations of ingredients, portion size was just right for us, and very tasty. Can't remember the names of the dessert but we had a delicious chocolate cake and a lovely creme caramel/brûlée. We couldn't resist the cheeseboard to share afterwards either. Wine choice was good though tad expensive for local dining. Bill was around £70 which is more than we would pay for out of town normally, but it was worth it for quality and originality.

Visited for a second time. First time being a set christmas menu. So a slightly different review this time.We started with some of the snack items - beware if you don't like spicy, stay away from them, apart from the pecans which were safe but salty. I liked all of them but I am partial to a bit of heat in my food. I do however think they should provide some of these free while you review the men and make your choices.This visit I started with the fish soup (tomato based shellfish stew) and it had the right amount of spicy heat for my liking. For my main I had the duck breast with seasoned puy lentils and parsnip crisps which was lovely. As we were a group I cannot comment on the others choices but there was nothing left on any plate, which i think says it all.The wine was good, a few different ones sampled and also there were a few rather lovely sweets also round the table.Service was good however the food was quite slow when it started to come out. This would be fine for a small group but when others are waiting they need to make this snappier. I think the problem might be that the kitchen is upstairs so they are are the mercy of the speed of the dummy waiter.Good - will be back.

We had a lovely meal here last month (sorry for the time taken to write this review). The menu was well balanced with seemingly enough choice for everyone's taste and a lot of thought into the ingredients and combinations. The resulting flavours and textures were delicious. The wine list was similarly thoughtful and very good value. The waitress was delightful (sorry I cant remember your name). And we were able to say hello to the chef/proprietor (Annette). Thanks again for a lovely evening.

Tried redwoods after reading local reviews for a family meal. Please try surprised by the great internal decor, staff and unusual menu. Menu is small but judging by the starters and mains we had; all excellent.It's a great alternative to a typical steak or fish night, as all the dishes seem to have an extra twist and ours all had a great fresh tasting result.If you like to taste the flavor give it a go.

my partner and I started with the cioppino fish stew which was lovely- i could have had that with bread a lone as a great meal- the tomato based shell fish stew had the right amount of spicy heat especially on a cold night, I had the duck breast with seasoned puy lentils and parsnip crisps - just perfect and my partner had the sea bass with bulgar wheat -so delicate and fresh. We drink a bottle French Malbec IGP Pays D'Hérault, Mont Rocher 2013 - which went very well. my partner finished with the lavender vanilla creme brulee which was gorgeous. I had the cheese board served with chutneys and fruit- presently nicely - went down a treat. My partner had an after dinner Nelson's spiced rum liqueur from Demijohns and I had the Pedro Ximenez, Glotonia, Los Pescados a rich fruit plumy sweet red desert wine. all for about £85 It was a wonderful treat. The staff were delightful hard working friendly and attentive. The atmosphere comfortable not overly trendy and unpretentious. It was our 19th yr anniversary. We will be back way before the next anniversary.