The Gardener's Cottage (Broughton)

• Since then the two experienced chefs have grown their own gardens around the cottage and formed friendships with the local community and local producers to ensure the freshest produce
• The portions aren't huge but there are six or seven courses of simply prepared and presented food
• It is a warm and cosy place that is definitely worth visiting once
• We loved the fresh tastes including a wonderful pea and lovage cold soup and gorgeous crispy toasts with variou toppings
• The white clothed table was set with flowers and Queen&rsquo
• The sun shone on the castle cliff and serious shoppers were arriving in droves as we took our seats
• The building has stood empty for a long time is being refurbished before Dale and Edward can move in
• I went on my own but chatted with my fellow diners and watched the chefs cook our food on a hotplate
• We started with a delicious pretzel from Falko Konditormeister (where Edward was head chef)
• Ve only had pretzels with mustard or cheese before but can tell you that they go wonderfully with farmhouse butter and strawberry jam too
• The main attraction there was smoked haddock and poached eggs on a bed of wilted spinach
• The smoky flavour of the haddock was enhanced by the little wafts of smoke that came from the smoking lunch
• I know I was lucky that alot of my favourite ingredients were on the menu the night I went so I was extactic
• Property and waiting staff are lovely the seating arrangement was very uncomfortable
• You are sitting beside strangers and in our case they were lacking in conversation so spent the evening listening to ours
• The portions are small and on the night we went everything was vegetarian except for the main course
• One course was a slice of cucumber
• The main dish was the size of a starter
• The concept is different to any other restaurant in Edinburgh and I'm a fan of that
• Once inside we were delighted to see that we were in luck
• Lightly seasoned and beautifully arranged with roasted carrots and turnips
• Sourdough perfection topped off with a dipping bowl of Rapeseed Oil
• Our food was fantastic and we were made to feel so welcome
• The communal tables were sociable for lunch
• Creative geniuses using food the dishes are simply gorgeous and you can see that love and attention to detail is high on their agenda
• Taste every single aspect of the entire dish is well and clearly thought out to create a symphony in your mouth
• The only reason you should be visiting The Gardener's Cottage (Broughton) is for its food
• An inviting cottage shaped beacon of warmth with a mini allotment out front of vegetable patches and seasonal fairy lights
• I ordered the potted kippers with brioche bread and asked for a poached egg
• Everything was possible and with a smile
• In the thought that we are there already and holidays are about treating yourself to something a little special
• The brunch was delicious and great service
• The interior is lovely and comfortable which is perfect for a lazy breakfreat to start the day

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