The Palmerston Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to The Palmerston, a distinguished culinary gem nestled in Edinburgh at 1 Palmerston Place. This enchanting restaurant offers a thoughtfully curated menu that celebrates both local and international flavors, making every dish a delightful experience.

  • Starters: Begin with the salt cod croquettes, accompanied by a refreshing fennel salad, or savor the Tamworth pigeon and fig terrine with toast.
  • Main Attractions: Indulge in the braised Cheviot lamb shoulder, cooked to perfection, or the expertly prepared roast pollock with a black olive dressing.
  • Decadent Desserts: Don't miss the ginger and treacle steamed pudding or rum and raisin ice cream for a sweet finish.

The Palmerston captures the essence of modern dining, blending tradition with innovative cuisine. Each plate is a testament to quality ingredients and skillful preparation, promising an unforgettable dining experience.

Sample menu

Kalamata olives

$€4.00

Crispy pig's skin

$€5.00

Salame Molinari

$€7.00

Jerusalem artichoke soup, apple and toasted caraway

$€7.00

Leeks vinaigrette, lentils, soft boiled egg and herbs

$€8.00

Spaghetti, wild garlic, pine nuts and parmesan

$€10.00

Salt cod croquettes, fennel salad and aïoli

$€11.00

Tamworth, pigeon and fig terrine, cornichons and toast

$€12.00

Prosciutto di San Daniele, pickled quince, hazelnuts and Fèlsina olive oil

$€13.00

Fried panisse, roast pumpkin, onions, pumpkin seeds, oregano and sage

$€18.00

Brill, artichoke and olive oil gratin, roast chicken sauce

$€25.00

Roast pollock, braised spinach and black olive dressing

$€24.00

Baked hogget crépinette, celeriac mash and wild garlic

$€22.00

Tamworth schnitzel, gem, radishes, mustard, crème fraîche and capers

$€22.00

Braised Cheviot lamb shoulder, white beans, Tropea onion and chimichurri

$€25.00

Borders venison and suet pie, buttered cabbage

(for 2)

$€36.00

Charlotte potatoes

$€4.00

Green salad

$€4.00

Almond tart, blood oranges and crème fraîche

$€7.00

Rhubarb, meringue, sherry, cream and almonds

$€7.00

Ginger and treacle steamed pudding and cream

$€7.00

Rum and raisin ice cream

$€6.00

Lemon sorbet

$€6.00

Gubbeen, pear and sea salt

(Co. Cork, Ireland, pasteurised cow's milk)

$€7.00