The Tollhouse in Edinburgh, City of

Amazing experience for my birthday. They put us right by the windows so we could overlook the river and bridge. Wine tasting, great food and amazing service (thank you Loreta!). We Calle din last minute after a wonderful day in the Botanical Gardens… we were hungry! Had walked passed the Toll House earlier and though wow this places looks so amazing. What a very memorable experience! Free parking all day Sat and Sunday and after 6:30pm in week days.

Absolutely fabulous restaurant. Food was delicious and service exceptional. My husband is dairy free and this was not a problem. Would definitely recommend The Tollhouse and we will be back. Thank you for a lovely Sunday afternoon.

We went there for our last dinner in Edinburgh. Me and my friends really enjoyed our meal as it had everything a good dinner need to have: perfect service, really good quality food and a beautiful location. If you want to to end your trip with a good meal this is the place.

Lovely high end restaurant. Interesting cocktails, good food, great service.

A superb restaurant. Wonderful food and service. Highly recommended.

Great atmosphere, relaxed without being too casual. Good for a special meal out if it's in your price bracket. The food will not disappoint unless you are looking for something top flight.

Great staff, very creative menu and delicious dishes. But portion size maybe just enough or a bit less than expected. Staff are very attentive to all their patron's preferences and celebratory events which makes Tollhouse extra special

Another superb offering of food at reasonable prices. The cheesecake is a must.

Fantastic negronis, friendly staff, good atmosphere.

Wonderful food in a beautiful setting. Recommend making a booking in advance.

We visit The Tollhouse pretty frequently and always have a fantastic time. Accessible but thoughtful menu, interesting and varied wine list and excellently made house cocktails. We always leave smiling and tonight was no exception. Thoroughly recommend to everyone.

Another excellent meal at the Tollhouse. This time we made the most of the private dining room with a group from work. Fantastic

Simply - very good food and very good service. Love it, enjoyed very much. [lunch today]

Really very nice restaurant, an old customs house renovated with a very high roof! And adjacent to the river and the bridge. Very polite and intelligent waiter. Dinner started very well with two spectacular starters. But then there was a sensational failure both on the wine (they served a different and lower quality Barolo than the one ordered on the wine list; they didn't change it but discounted it from the bill) The meat, requested A rare and was instead served overcooked. The side chips were of poor quality and fried in very used oil! Sin! Expectations were very high but the chef, I think Genoese (given the pesto and other Ligurian dishes on the menu) should have taken better care of at least the focaccia which seemed sadly reheated! Medium-high account. Service could be improved. For example: the cutlery placed on the table without any tablecloth certainly did not give the impression of good overall hygiene the final score is rather generous but I think it is appreciated as an incentive to improve

We discovered this restaurant in Edinburgh after a long day of walking around the sights, the place is lovely located along the river full of vegetation, the truly exceptional dishes prepared in international style but the influence of Italian cuisine was evident (see aubergine caponata ). To conclude, impeccable service 10/10!

My partner and I regularly come here for drinks and nibbles, and the staff are always excellent; good natured and attentive.The quality of food and drinks are great and are very well priced as well. The balcony at the Tollhouse is also a favourite of ours, through all seasons as the staff also provide blankets and there are heaters for the colder months. Highly recommend a visit!

Fine fresh food - inspired by the mediterranean style - and fabulous cocktails. The Joghurt foam as a dessert was extremely good! We enjoyed our meal! Reservation recommended!

Reserved a window seat, got it⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Service was exceptional. Loretta was a great hostess, very observent as was Kevin. Dishes were served in appropriate timings. All staff were pleased to serve & with a smile. Restaurant was beautifully set out. Toilets were clean & tidy. The whole menu looked delicious, so hard to chose. Wish I lived nearer. Defo recommend

We went here with family members, good service plenty of choice on the menu, lovely establishment, very clean throughout. Will definitely go again.

We have tried many restaurants in Edinburgh over the last 3 days, and this was whim to come here. This was probably the best choice we have made over the weekend. By far the tastiest food, well presented and the service was second to none. Try the secret garden rose gin cocktail if you have the chance. This is a true hidden gem. Ps smitten on the terrace of the weather permits over the river is a real bonus.

Absolutely faultless. The service was fab, food absolutely incredible, actually said ‘god this is so good’ out loud to nobody, as I was dining alone! Recommend the asparagus highly. Liked the experience so much I rebooked to come back at 5 the same day and order the other things I couldn’t choose between. Staff SO attentive, remembering I liked ice in my drink and bringing it without being asked, gorgeous location being sat on the terrace. Never ever write reviews but my experience there meant I couldn’t not share. Can’t wait to return - thank you!

I saw the café on my way to the Royal Botanic Garden, and I liked its location and its beautiful view of the River Leith, especially the outdoor seating, so I decided to allocate a special visit to it in the next day’s schedule. In fact, I arrived the next day at 1 p.m. after walking for 35 minutes, only to be surprised by the receptionist apologizing for not receiving us due to the presence of customers who had completely blocked the outdoor seating, and she told me that we could enter the place at 2 p.m., that is, after a full hour. She advised me that we could call before arriving to confirm whether the place was available or not. We felt frustrated at the time and it fell into our hands, but we replaced this restaurant with the café next to it called Petty & Grorge, which was no less than it in terms of location and quality of place.

We had a fabulous relaxed lunch in the Edinburgh sunshine with delicious food and fabulous service. We were attended to perfectly for the 2.5hrs we were there - with a window seat so we could watch the world go by. Relaxed and friendly I would definitely recommend to others and will definitely be back Thanks to the whole team at The Tollhouse

Wow. After visiting the botanical garden, walked a short way to Tollhouse, and enjoyed a drink overlooking the water. We started with a Scots Negroni and Champ de Fleur. Both were exceptional and beautifully presented. Then moved on to the meal. The weather was perfect as was the food and service. Braised lamb shank, perfectly prepared, was one of the best meals I've ever had. Likewise, the Burrata was excellent. Cocktails were exceptional enough to have a rare second after the meal. Most highly recommend Tollhouse, it's worth a ride even if you are in the heart of the city.

Super delicious food. Price performance top. Great ambience. Very nice staff. It's wonderful to sit outside.

Second visit to this lovely restaurant. Very friendly and attentive service. Flavours of the food are delicious. Will definitely return!

My partner and I had a 3-course set menu at The Tollhouse, and our experience was fantastic. The waiter Kevin was pleasant from the beginning, and made sure our lunch went smoothly. The food was tasty and really interesting, and the flavours were subtle yet really enjoyable. We can definitely recommend The Tollhouse to anyone looking for a great place to eat great food.

Very good food, drink and service. First time visit and we were very impressed and will be back. Lovely dining room nice and bright

The setting, service and food were all wonderful. Caring and thoughtful staff made this a great place to celebrate. Would highly recommend.

this is one of our favourite spots in Edinburgh. Here this time for a belated birthday, we do like the sunday lunch, and this is what we had. Great food. Staff were very helpful and on top of their game. I do think the wine is getting a bit on the expensive side, but then maybe I just don't get out often enough being a pensioner!

The Tollhouse is a fantastic restaurant for an occasion or fancier date night. The food is the highlight here! The menu is varied, original with some of its ideas, and executed very well. Everything was delicious and all plates were cleared! The service from the staff was very professional - attentive and friendly without being overbearing. The star off for atmosphere is 2-fold: the prime tables are next to the river view and next time I would definitely request one of these in advance, the alternative is a view of the main road junction which doesn't have the same romantic beauty. The other comes from the space being quite high and a tad echoey with some louder patrons dominating the room with their chat. The setting is otherwise lovely with simple decor and a nice Edinburgh map theme around the room.

Best meal in Edinburgh. full of flavor, drinks perfectly balanced, and fantastic service. Also much less expensive than any 5 star place in town center.

Do not miss this restaurant when in Edinburgh! Casual atmosphere, yet epicurean menu, with an extensive wine menu to pair with all of your courses. My husband had the venison and I had the eggplant both dishes were delicious and seasoned to perfection. Cameron and team, the service staff was on top of assuring our last meal in Scotland before returning to the US was an enjoyable experience. Don’t miss this diamond of a restaurant with such positive energy and equally delightful food and spirits!

The restaurant design is a balance of dark wood and large windows. Great menu. A fixed priced option for early diners. Ingenious flavour combinations. Request a window table overlooking the water - it’s a lovely view.

Really nice meal and staff were excellent lovely location only down side was it was a bit noisy

Especially great staff ( our waitress was Lily, she was very nice and professional) and truly great food, with a special mention for the high quality cocktails. I recommend this place!!

One of the best restaurants I ever dinned in. The staff is extremely nice and polite. The pork belly is exqisite! .. and the atmosphere very nice. Really enjoyable experience.

The scallops are amazing. Great atmosphere

A modern restaurant located directly on the River Leith and far away from the usual tourist fare. The dishes were cleverly prepared and tasted of high quality. The service is extremely friendly and accommodating. It is the right location to spend a cozy evening. Compliments to the kitchen and thank you for the lovely evening. We will definitely go back. Highly recommended 👍.

What an wonderful experience ! From beginning to end everything was well rounded and balanced … staff were perfectly on point with a big heart. Will be coming back again …!

Excellent lunch - delicious food great service and lovely atmosphere will definitely be back

One of the best service I have ever received, unfortunately the food did lack some flavours. Chicken incredibly blunt.

This place is stunning. Truly unlike any other restaurant we have visited while in Edinburg. The food, drinks, atmosphere and staff were all 10/10. We came here to celebrate my husband birthday and it was just such a great experience. Only thing I wish we were able to visit more than once in our stay. The food was well thought out. I ate completely vegetarian and didn’t feel I was missing any meats/ fish

First time visit for Sunday lunch. The greeting was efficient, service friendly and attentive and the quality of food excellent.

2nd time at The Tollhouse and like the first time did not disappoint. Each course was delicious. The service and ambiance was first class. I would highly recommend

We went there for my partner’s birthday and we had a lovely experience. Everything was perfect - the food, the staff, the location (only a 20 min walk from the city centre). It really was a fine dining experience with reasonable prices, great service and delicious food. Thank you guys

Great space with tasty food & friendly service 😁

Þess virði. great worth it. would go back and recommend it to everyone.

Beautiful food, beautiful surroundings, beautiful atmosphere, lovely staff … a perfect birthday lunch. Highly, highly recommend. We loved every mouthful and had a wonderful time. Many thanks to THE TOLLHOUSE.

Lovely food with Interesting flavour combinations. The staff were very organised and friendly. The outdoor deck Looking over the river will be great in the summer.

I just drove by and seen 3 chefs smoking at back door Disgusting

We went this evening for a dinner - what a gem of a place! The food was fantastic, every dish was perfection, could not fault a thing. A lot of thought in each dish. The staff were very attentive and very kind, they could not be more helpful. Beautiful setting and a very calm atmosphere. We will be back for sure and will recommend to others!!

Nice little place Stopped off for a latte and soup of the day. Which was carrot and coconut...friendly staff and good facilities, definitely planning to return Hopefully with a friend

Great catch up with my sister in Edinburgh the lunch was superb thanks to the lovely people looking after us.

Great addition to the Edinburgh restaurant scene and another success further Dine team. Lovely setting, great food and wine with friendly helpful staff. I would highly recommend and will most definitely be back.

Delicious food and attentive and friendly staff.

Very nice restaurant, very warm welcome, very good food, very nice dishes. We recommend!!

Another amazing night at the Tollhouse. Excellent fresh, flavoursome food. Risotto delicious! Great service and wonderful location and atmosphere. I’ll be back - again - a firm Edinburgh favourite.

Canadian visitors that thoroughly enjoyed our evening there

Great place. Plenty of space between tables. Reasonably priced. Overlooking the Water of Leith with outdoor seating in warmer weather.

I can only be lyrical about The Tollhouse, The staff at the restaurant were proactive and very friendly. The food was fresh and delicious. We started with soup and for our main course, I ordered the risotto while my girlfriend had the chicken which was also very tasty. One of the staff members recommended a wine that paired perfectly with our main course. The Tollhouse is not cheap, but for finer wining and dining it is good value for money. Overall, it was a great experience. I highly recommend visiting this restaurant.

Absolutely delicious food and lovely chilled atmosphere. Staff were helpful and informative about the food. Would definitely recommend 👌

Nous avons particulièrement apprécié l'accueil et le service. Les plats sont délicieux et très bien présentés, je regrette juste qu'il n'y en ait pas eu davantage. Vraiment une très belle expérience

Excellent restaurant that's perfect for dates!

Great food and service and better half paid the bill...result.

Lovely food and exceedingly helpful staff. looking forward to returning in the spring to sit outside with a cocktail 🍸

We visited the Christmas Market, and we were looking for some sort of fine dining. This place came up, the reviews were great, and it was kids friendly as they had a children menu. Book in advance if u like to eat early. The food we had was delicious, tasked great. The quantity looked small, but I was full after my main. Service was beautiful. I will go there again.

Staff friendly and accommodating. Food excellent. This has become something of a favorite.

Lovely place. Went for Sunday lunch - lovely atmosphere, fantastic friendly service and great food.

Très bon accueil, dîner très agréable. la sole était tres bonne et parfaitement accompagnée par le vin blanc uruguayen Albariño Garzon

Midweek meal for two. Well presented restaurant with a great view, very professional service. Reasonable price point although mains are on the smaller side so I would recommend starters or sides. Food is visually appealing, fresh, flavoursome and without fault. The wine is excellent too.

Food very good service excellent. Selection of wines great.

A luxury restaurant at the price of a normal one. Staff was amazing.

Its a lovely venue staff are so attentive Food delicious and fresh

We live round the corner from the fantastic restaurant, watched it being built but only until now, we went. So pleased we did, the food is just so good, I can't give it a high enough recommendation. It was just so good, also they do a fixed menu thats very tasty. 10 outta 10! 😁

🍲 "The Tollhouse, a Hidden Gem in Edinburgh!" 🏰 I had the pleasure of dining at The Tollhouse, and it was an exquisite experience from start to finish. 😊 🌿 After a refreshing stroll in the beautiful botanical garden, I decided to treat myself to a meal at this charming restaurant situated above the tranquil waters of Leith. 🍲 I started with a heavenly soup that I believe was a delightful blend of potato and mozzarella. 🧀 Each spoonful was a burst of flavor, setting the perfect tone for the rest of the meal. 👨‍🍳 The attentive waiter recommended his personal favorite, the Porchetta, and it was an absolute revelation! 😍 The succulent flavors of the dish paired beautifully with its crisp, crackling exterior. 🏞️ The ambiance at The Tollhouse is truly something to behold. With the Leith River gently flowing below and the warm, inviting interior, it's a place where you can truly unwind and savor the moment. 🌟 Overall, The Tollhouse exceeded my expectations in every way. From the delicious food to the friendly service and picturesque setting, it's a must-visit for anyone exploring Edinburgh. I left with a heart full of contentment and a craving to return. ❤️🍽️ #FoodieParadise #DeliciousDelights #HiddenGem

Very impressed by what the owners have done with this space so was keen to try. Interior is tastefully decorated and the tables aren’t too close together. The high ceiling allows diners to chat without the noise become a cacophony of noise (which is rare these days). Waiting staff were very pleasant and knowledgable although the greeters need to be much more enthusiastic. This is a restaurant in a quiet part of town that needs to wow people to give them the advantage. That should start with a “hi folks, welcome, how are you today?” and a “thanks for coming, I hope you enjoyed it and we look forward to seeing you again”. Both were missing. In fact, one of the greeters was so glum I thought his mind was not really in the building. Maybe an off day (we can all have them) but as first time diners here it didn’t help. Impressed by the offer of an amuse-bouche from kitchen (mint and cucumber gazpacho) which was nice. Starters were rabbit/chicken terrine and hot smoked salmon mousse which were tasty. Mains were asparagus mint and pea risotto along with chicken breast in red pepper sauce with veg and olive tapenade. My guest said it was nice but the tapenade seemed surplus to what was needed. The risotto was presented well and tasted delicious at the right temperature. We shared a cheese board and another couple of wines (wines are excellent and a good selection). Hats off to the waiter who showed both knowledge and enthusiasm when describing the cheeses. It’s a lovely setting and ambience and needs to remain part of the Edinburgh dining experience, but in tough times due to cost of living and staff shortages they need to concentrate on the things that actually cost nothing. A cheery hello, a genuine farewell and all the bits that make your visit truly memorable. I want to go back. It’s done enough to make me want to do so, but will it make me REALLY want to return after my next visit. I hope so.

A really nice restaurant with lovely food and great service.

Fantastic food and service, smaller venue with a great outlook. Cocktails are creative and delicious. Staff friendly, knowledgeable and attentive.

Absolutely DELICIOUS. The beetroot risotto is one of the best dishes I have ever had. Nothing but great food from this establishment.

Good vegetarian options, but pretty pricey.

Excellent service!! Lovely lunch.

Great new restaurant in Edinburgh New Town, recommend trying it out!

A beautiful place. Service is perfect. And food is delicious. What else to expect? Thanks a lot for this dinner, definitely recommend

A well designed restaurant, food was served nicely, staff were very friendly, they had fresh mint tea 👍It was only the quality of food that was not as expected. Beans weren’t properly cooked and the soup was not described fully when we ordered (I’d prefer to know what is in the food I’m eating)

Wow. What an incredible culinary experience, food was fantastic but it was the service and location that really makes this stand out amongst the better restaurants of Edinburgh. It was a special occasion for us and they really went above and beyond. Thank you

10 of us dined here for a birthday. We had a lovely private area over looking the water. We ordered 3 courses which were all outstanding. Particularly the roast! And catered very well to my mum who has an allergy to gluten. We were extremely well looked after by our host and couldn’t recommend this place enough! Will defiantly be back!

An excellent place for a special meal or night out. Service was excellent. Food was excellent. Ambiance was modern and trendy. Great location right beside a little stream. Highly recommend this place.

Went for lunch a couple of days ago. Ordered from the A La Carte menu. Had Butternut Quash soup followed by Roast Hake. Finished with warm Banana Bread and ice cream. The food was amazing. The Roast Hake was so succulent. Great service. The restaurant was recommended to us and we will do the same. Looking forward to our next visit. Fantastic experience.

The atmosphere was lovely, the staff were great, but dear lord the food was fabulous. Each course surpassed the last. Can't recommend enough

Wonderful service, amazing food and great ambient. Intimate place with a very sophisticated space. Recommended 100%

Phenomenal food, great staff, quick and courteous service. Very knowledgeable staff about the menu and the wine.

Great food and experience 5/5!!

Had a fabulous lunch here celebrating a family 90th Birthday! Couldn't fault a thing. The food was lovely, as were the staff. Parking is the only issue but, using a blue badge, we were able to park fairly near. We (8 of us) had a table on the ground floor that filled all the space available, making it feel we had the place to ourselves. We had a mix of things from both the Price Fixe and the Al a Carte menu's. Everything was very tasty. Cranachan being my favourite!

Great food, friendly, professional staff, situated on the bank of the river Leight. Good selection of wines! Definitely worth a visit. Only 5 minutes walk from the Royal botanical gardens.

My Mum and I went here on our recent visit to Edinburgh. They transformed an old public toilet on the Water of Leith. It was lightly sprinkling when we were there and we were seated right next to the window so we had a lovely view of the rain on the water, which was very relaxing. I started with the courgette and fennel soup which was nice for a rainy summer day. I then had pork tenderloin with braised shallots and crushed potatoes, and the Edinburgh mess for dessert. My Mum had the game terrine, trout, and crème brulée. The food was very tasty. I just felt that my choices were limited by the very brief menu selection so I was a little let down by the mains as there was only one dish that suited me. I love lamb but I didn't like the sound of spiced tomato chickpeas it was paired with. However, I like that the ingredients are all very fresh and local. It's nice getting to enjoy that freshness and quality since I live in the States. It's a great location, I love the history behind the structure, and the food tasted delicious. I just wish there was maybe a couple more dishes in the mains to pick from including a nice homey Scottish lamb dish since that's my favourite. However I would recommend and I would go back again, especially on a rainy day at the table next to the window.

An absolutely superb dining experience from start to finish - the most gracious and friendly staff, a robust wine list, delicious entrees with such superb attention to detail, and all at an utterly wonderful price. It's such a special and unique space in which to dine, so go there and take your time and enjoy it. Absolutely perfect.

A very good quality restaurant. Extremely pleasant surroundings Food and wine were both tasty Service and staff very polite Ideal for an anniversary dinner

Great location and space, and the food is pretty good. But the service is very very slow - we waited nearly an hour for the bill in a restaurant that was barely 1/3 full...

Hier gegeten op vrijdag 14 juli 2023. Hier heel erg fijn gezeten en gegeten! We hadden van te voren een rustig plekje met uitzicht gereserveerd. De bediening was erg kundig en hartelijk tegelijkertijd. Er werd goed in de gaten gehouden of er nog voldoende tap water op tafel stond en dit werd constant aangevuld. Passende wijnen bij de gerechten waren uitmuntend. Gerechten zelf ook. Als wij in de buurt zijn, komen wij nog eens terug :)