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Blackwoods, Edinburgh,

Blackwoods

4.3
4.3
176 Reviews
£26 to £40
Steak

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2 people
19:00

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
At Blackwoods, Scotland's bounty takes center stage. We champion local and regional cuisine, sourcing the finest ingredients directly from Scotland's farms, fisheries, and pastures. From field to fork, we meticulously trace the provenance of our food, ensuring freshness and seasonality in every dish. Our dedication to sustainable practices minimizes food miles, celebrating Scotland's natural abundance while respecting our environment.

Chef Mariusz Niedzwiadek, a culinary artisan with a passion for Scottish gastronomy, transforms local ingredients into unforgettable dining experiences, showcasing the true essence of Scotland's culinary heritage.

Our name dates back to 1817, honouring John Wilson, a resident and writer for Blackwood’s Magazine, who embodied the spirit of lively conversation and good company. We aim to continue this tradition of convivial dining, fostering an atmosphere where good food and good company intertwine.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Italian, Scottish
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 7:30 am–10:30 am Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We source local and regional cuisine, featuring ingredients farmed, caught or bred in Scotland. From farm or fishery to fork, we trace the provenance of our food, focusing on fresh, seasonal supplies. Keeping food miles to a minimum, our Chef goes out of his way to create succulent Scottish dishes.
  • Private party facilities
    Blackwood's is the perfect setting for an intimate private dining experience. Whether you have a business dinner, awards ceremony, birthday, anniversary, or other family celebration we can create a bespoke menu to suit your dietary requirements and your budget.
  • Area
    Stockbridge
  • Cross Street
    Gloucester Place, India Street<br />New Town, Stockbridge<br />Edinburgh
  • Parking details
    On-street parking is available and is free of charge from 5.30pm each evening and all weekend
  • Public transit
    Circus Place and Kerr Street
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options

What 176 people are saying

Blackwoods reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on all time ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blackwoods offers an "intimate setting" with "delicious food" and "great service." It's praised for accommodating food allergies, with standout dishes like "outstanding oatmeal." Patrons enjoy "beautiful location" and "impeccable service." While some menu options may be limited, the "friendly and pleasant" staff enhance the dining experience.
176 Reviews
  1. Anne

    Cambridge1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining experience for two in cosy restaurant area of boutique hotel. Service was friendly, very helpful and sincere. Apertif champagne cocktail followed by starters of homemade black ravioli / mussels followed by steak and salmon for mains. Lovely selection of desserts but we opted for cheeseboard with homemade crackers and chutneys - fabulous! Quality of food was outstanding, deliciously fresh, beautifully presented and of exquisite taste. Great wine selection too. Highly recommended!

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  2. Odile

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Un accueil exceptionnel, une pièce chaleureuse, un service impeccable et multilingue, des conseils avisés pour les whiskys, un hagis raffiné.. Nous recommandons et reviendrons! Bravo au chef et encore Merci au serveur..

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  3. Richard

    Los Angeles14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 11 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Breakfast items not refilled. Food not great quality. Service not quite up to par.

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  4. Zubby

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Intimate setting Delicious food And gluten free too

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  5. Bjds12 VIP

    San Francisco8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 12 June 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    They were very good at accommodating our various food allergies. Food was fresh and the oatmeal was outstanding!

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  6. alexanders

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 6 January 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    No atmosphere and seems very much like a middle of the road hotel restaurant.

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  7. RyanI

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 December 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant, great service, outstanding food and beautiful location.

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  8. ClaireD

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 December 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good and at a very good price. Service was very attentive and quick. Everything came hot, fresh and delicious. Is worth the walk out of the main busy area to try. Only thing i would change is the range of wine avaliable by the glass was basic - would have liked a malbec/rioja/pinot noir option like most pubs do now. Merlot was nice but not my personal preference.

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  9. ArnaA

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 17 November 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had amazing food, good service and the brdt cocktail i’ve ever had. Highly reccomend
    BlackwoodsResponded on 23 November 2023
    Dear Arna, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us, we are really proud that we were able to satisfy your expectations about Blackwood's. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future! Kind Regards, Stefano and Blackwood's Team.

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  10. JimH

    Edinburgh1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 31 October 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was a disappointing experience. The room decor and ambience was perfect for a quiet dining experience but the food quality was not what we expected, considering the menu prices. Starters were enjoyable but the portion sizes were inadequate. My rib eye streak was small and was cooked to medium/well done when I asked for medium/ rare. It came with chips and side salad which consisted of two cherry tomatoes and few bits of rocket. My wife's lamb was well cooked and tasty but came with small quantity of cold mashed potato and one blackberry - no veg. This venue has the potential to be a good small restaurant but the menu and food quality needs to improve. To be fair we were compensated for our disappointment but would have preferred to pay in full for a better meals.

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Blackwoods is rated 4.3 stars by 176 OpenTable diners.

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19:00
Google Map for Blackwoods

6 Gloucester Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6EF

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Gloucester Place, India Street<br />New Town, Stockbridge<br />Edinburgh
  • Area
    Stockbridge
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Sat, Sun 7:30 am–10:30 am Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Steak, Italian, Scottish
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    On-street parking is available and is free of charge from 5.30pm each evening and all weekend
  • Public transit
    Circus Place and Kerr Street
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We source local and regional cuisine, featuring ingredients farmed, caught or bred in Scotland. From farm or fishery to fork, we trace the provenance of our food, focusing on fresh, seasonal supplies. Keeping food miles to a minimum, our Chef goes out of his way to create succulent Scottish dishes.
  • Private party facilities
    Blackwood's is the perfect setting for an intimate private dining experience. Whether you have a business dinner, awards ceremony, birthday, anniversary, or other family celebration we can create a bespoke menu to suit your dietary requirements and your budget.
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