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