Cockatoo
Scottish and British Restaurant and Bar/Pub
from 16 reviews (
Price: ££
Licensed: Yes
BYOB: No
Pre-Theatre: No
Takeaway: No
Tags: cockatoo restaurant bar pub licensed scottish british
Details last confirmed by pipa3626 1 year ago
Contribute
Review this business
Sign up or log in to edit this listing
Connect
16 user reviews:
from andy (94%) on October 22nd, 2007 (1 year ago)
Cockatoo, 22 Millerhill, EH22 1RZ, Edinburgh
We stopped here for a pub lunch on Saturday. It looked like it might provide a cheap and cheerful meal. Unfortunately, it wasn't very much of either.
I wasn't very hungry so ordered one of the cheapest things they had on the menu - a baked potato with tuna and sweetcorn. But they had no tuna, so I chose a quarter pounder and chips instead for the same price (£6.95). My girlfriend had a half pound "homemade" cheese burger with chips as she was starving. It was only about a pound more, and was infintely better value for money. My quarter pounder was a thin, bland piece of meat (had been frozen presumably) in a cheap burger bun whereas the half pound burger looked amazing - big and chunky, definitely homemade and in a soft ciabatta bun. Unfortunately it didn't taste great - too oniony. I don't know why they bother having the rubbish quarter pounder burgers on the menu.
Overall, the menu was far too extensive - I reckon pubs should have no more than a dozen mains on the menu - a homemade burger, sausage and mash, steak pie, fish and chips, lasagne etc. Do a few things and do them right - don't try and please everyone only to leave everyone disappointed!
Good points - the service was very efficient and friendly and they have a big car park.
(+3) (+1) (0)
from Michelle (15%) on April 26th, 2009 (2 months ago)
Cockatoo, 22 Millerhill, EH22 1RZ, Edinburgh
I have just returned from eating at the Cockatoo and won't be back. Service provided by a miserable young girl who obviously didn't want to be there. My Salmon meal was not properly cooked. When paying I saw a waitress open a microwave and stick her finger in a sweet presumably to find out if it was hot enough. If that is the standard of hygiene then diners beware!
(+2) (0) (+1)
from darren kidd (15%) on April 15th, 2009 (2 months ago)
Cockatoo, 22 Millerhill, EH22 1RZ, Edinburgh
Meal was amazing had haggis fritters - really good. My main was great really nice had chicken and the portion was realy big. Did not have enough room for a pudding.
(-4) (-2) (-1)
from Jim Anderson (15%) on January 25th, 2008 (1 year ago)
Cockatoo, 22 Millerhill, EH22 1RZ, Edinburgh
Excellent mein host. Charming staff. Good OAP menu.
(-3) (-2) (0)
from Claire (15%) on March 26th, 2008 (1 year ago)
Cockatoo, 22 Millerhill, EH22 1RZ, Edinburgh
I heard so much great things about the Cockatoo and when I got there I realised everyone was right. It was lovely. The meal was gorgeous, I had the half chicken, very large potion. It is very friendly and the price is fine. I had no complaints so don't listen to these people who just aren't happy with anything in life!!!
(-1) (-1) (0)
from George Huntington (15%) on September 3rd, 2008 (9 months ago)
Cockatoo, 22 Millerhill, EH22 1RZ, Edinburgh
Actually, the homemade burgers were fantastic, Aberdeen Angus beef, I'm not sure whether you're commenting on the correct place Andy, I am a regular and they do not have baked potatoes on the menu. I had a beautiful pork loin from the specials menu last week. Another very successful business from the Glass family - and for all the right reasons! Exquisite.
(-3) (-1) (0)
from Natasha (15%) on November 20th, 2008 (7 months ago)
Cockatoo, 22 Millerhill, EH22 1RZ, Edinburgh
Excellent setting, lovely view, friendly staff, great food, even though it was FAR too much for me... if I was hungry I would definitely go back and finish the lot!!! I had the half chicken, was lovely and my partner had the enchiladas... huge portion again... yummy!!! Almost forgot, try the black pudding for starter! Amazing!!! Will definitely go back! Again and again!!!
(+2) (0) (0)
from colin hunter (15%) on January 24th, 2009 (5 months ago)
Cockatoo, 22 Millerhill, EH22 1RZ, Edinburgh
We were there on the 17/01/2009 and the food gets 5 stars from us and the staff get 5 stars too how any one could complain I do not know it's a 5 star place. There was 14 of us out for a 60th and it worked out at about £24 per head not including drinks. The staff were great catered for our every need! All in all it was a fantastic night. Would definitely recommend it to anyone and we would definitely go again.
(-1) (0) (0)
from H Hendry (15%) on January 27th, 2009 (5 months ago)
Cockatoo, 22 Millerhill, EH22 1RZ, Edinburgh
The service is so slow, it took 15 minutes for soft drinks to arrive at our table and a further 40 minutes for our meal which was burnt and it was only the homemade cheese burger. It will be a long time before we go and if we go back.
(+1) (+1) (0)
from Ashleigh (15%) on February 10th, 2009 (4 months ago)
Cockatoo, 22 Millerhill, EH22 1RZ, Edinburgh
My dad works there, chef, so I won't go there, but to be honest the food is good and you get lots on your plate for your money.
(-3) (0) (0)
from Donna (15%) on February 15th, 2009 (4 months ago)
Cockatoo, 22 Millerhill, EH22 1RZ, Edinburgh
Love this place, I have been a few times now, and it's been lovely everytime, a very traditional pub, lovely menu, gorgeous food, caters for families - brilliant.
(-3) (-2) (0)
from Gordie (15%) on March 22nd, 2009 (3 months ago)
Cockatoo, 22 Millerhill, EH22 1RZ, Edinburgh
What I will say is... one of the waitresses is smoking hot!
Good food, friendly atmosphere, 5 stars from me!
(-5) (-2) (-1)
from alan mcquillan (15%) on March 24th, 2009 (3 months ago)
Cockatoo, 22 Millerhill, EH22 1RZ, Edinburgh
One of the best places in Edinburgh. Portions arre massive that says it all for me. Mixed grill was lovely ans the Stornaway black pudding was out of this world. The wife had mushrooms and garlic - total magic.
(-2) (-2) (0)
from lolamck (15%) on April 28th, 2009 (2 months ago)
Cockatoo, 22 Millerhill, EH22 1RZ, Edinburgh
Food was way too expensive, unless you are an OAP then they have a reduced price menu. Average main course was just under £10. Saw them taking frozen veg out of microwave. At least if you are going to charge for it then use fresh food. I had cheese and biscuits for afters. Steer clear, cost just under £6 and cheese was awful. Cheap supermarket shrink wrapped cheddar, no grapes or brie in sight. You could still see the imprint of the wrapper - yuk!!!
Cost us £80 for family of 5 for a meal and drinks, yikes. Staff were lovely but price was way too much. I can get a nicer meal for much less elsewhere...
(+3) (+1) (0)
from Erin (15%) on June 6th, 2009 (3 weeks ago)
Cockatoo, 22 Millerhill, EH22 1RZ, Edinburgh
We visited the cockatoo last Friday and treated the children to their tea. The portions were great for the kids and the quality of the chicken nuggets is unbeatable. It is very rare to go out for a meal and get chicken nuggets that are exactly that 'chicken' , well done cockatoo ! The staff were great, especially Angela who made us very welcome and encouraged the kids to play at the play area. Great car park, lovely staff and lovely establishment. We could not fault anything. This place is a must, must visit. It is a pleasure to come across such a great place with great food and great prices. I will be returning and have told all my family and friends about the place.
(+1) (0) (0)
from tonymac (8%) on April 28th, 2009 (2 months ago)
Cockatoo, 22 Millerhill, EH22 1RZ, Edinburgh
Went here a couple of weeks ago with a mate.
Good parking.
Service good.
Haggis fritters starter was OK, but the sauce seemed a bit synthetic and was salty.
Lasagna main course was bland and it appeared to have been microwaved to death.
For the price, not what you'd expect.
(+1) (+1) (0)
The system could not find any similar businesses nearby.
Edinburgh Festival Jobs
Edinburgh's festivals dedicated jobsite
Sign up or log in to hide these ads.
About our advertising
