The Tollhouse is a scottish restaurant in Stockbridge, Edinburgh. Rated 4.8 stars from 432 Google reviews. Known for modern european cooking with imagination and genuine warmth and dietary accommodation. Best for lunch and dinner. Price range: ££.
The Tollhouse is rated 4.8★ on Google (432 reviews) and 4.9★ on TripAdvisor (1,092 reviews) — a consistent rating across both platforms.
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The Tollhouse
Across 372 rated reviews, 96% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.8★ |
| Reviews | 432 |
| 1-star share | 0.8% |
| Best for | Lunch |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“Great food - high quality - very filling, nice service and vibe.”
“The Dine family never give you a bad meal, the gravadlax starter was amazing!”
“The food, drinks, atmosphere and staff were all 10/10.”
Consistently rated across Google and TripAdvisor
1,524 reviews across two platforms
Quick Verdict
Riverside modern European cooking with imagination and genuine warmth, where portions are generous and the wine list earns its reputation.
Book if you want modern European cooking with real imagination in a calm riverside setting, and you value staff who accommodate dietary needs with care.
About The Tollhouse
Dinner at The Tollhouse lands somewhere most Edinburgh restaurants don't quite reach: the kitchen is genuinely imaginative, the room sits right above the Water of Leith, and the service has the kind of warmth that makes the whole thing feel effortless. Window seats looking down over the water are worth requesting when you book. Chef Jamie Cochrane's cooking has real personality — the cheesecake draws its own following, the risotto keeps coming up, and the pork belly earns its mentions. Cameron and the wider team know the food and the drinks well enough to talk you through both, and the kitchen has been known to quietly sort something out for guests with needs the menu doesn't cover. Stockbridge has no shortage of good tables; this one keeps people coming back.
The Tollhouse earns its romantic reputation through both atmosphere and a serious wines and cocktails — the kind of place where a dinner for two tends to extend well past dessert.
In the last 90 days, The Tollhouse has drawn 11 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — recent momentum that is one of the signals behind its place on the hot list.
What Stands Out
Modern European cooking with imagination
Reviewers name the Ajo Blanco with charred leek ash, coffee-roasted beetroot, cheesecake and gravadlax as standout dishes, with one resident noting 'excellent modern European cooking with real imagination'.
Genuine warmth and dietary accommodation
Staff made a broccoli puree from scratch for a 9-month-old when nothing on the menu suited, and a server made healthy recommendations based on a diner's questions.
Riverside setting and wine list
The room overlooks the Water of Leith and is described as 'calm, beautiful and a joy to sit in'; the wine list is noted as interesting and earning its reputation.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Tollhouse
The Tollhouse in Stockbridge, Edinburgh is popular for solo dining. The riverside setting overlooks the Water of Leith, the bar is onsite, and the wine list is well-regarded, making it a comfortable choice for a meal alone.
The Tollhouse's kitchen delivers the Ajo Blanco with charred leek ash, coffee-roasted beetroot, cheesecake and gravadlax as dishes reviewers keep naming. Portions are generous—a main course often leaves no room for dessert.
The Tollhouse in Stockbridge handles dietary needs with care. Staff have made dishes from scratch when the menu doesn't fit, including a broccoli puree for an infant and vegan recommendations tailored to a diner's questions.
The Tollhouse in Stockbridge is good for kids and has high chairs and a kids' menu. Staff are accommodating with dietary needs and have made custom dishes for young diners when the standard menu doesn't suit.
The Tollhouse overlooks the Water of Leith in Stockbridge, Edinburgh. The riverside room is described as calm and beautiful, with both terrace and main dining areas, creating a peaceful atmosphere for lunch or dinner.
The Tollhouse in Stockbridge recommends lunch and dinner reservations. One reviewer noted that a cancellation allowed them to move from bar seating to a table, suggesting advance booking improves the chance of a preferred seating arrangement.
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Hot Score: 62/100 · ranked October 2026
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