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Wild Goose

RestaurantAberdeen

4.6 out of 5 stars4.6(289 reviews)

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+44 1224 460003
Wild Goose, Union Terrace, Aberdeen AB10 1NJ, United Kingdom
£20–30 · Reported by 187 people

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About Wild Goose

Wild Goose is a restaurant in Aberdeen serving small plates, with reviewers often ordering around five dishes for two people. Hummus is a recurring item on the menu, alongside iced matcha drinks in flavored varieties. The cocktail list includes a house-made coffee liqueur crafted from discarded coffee grounds. The space offers a view overlooking the park and city, and outdoor seating is available. The entrance is step-free and wheelchair accessible, and dogs are welcome throughout. Free Wi-Fi is available for those settling in. The kitchen closes in the evening, though drinks service continues afterward. Reservations are recommended, and booking ahead is advised for a table. Food is also available for takeaway, for those who prefer to eat off site. Wild Goose opens daily.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Accessibility
    Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Good for kids
    Has changing table(s)
  • Dietary
    Serves organic dishes · Serves vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes

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Menu & Prices

20 dishes
  • English Breakfast
  • Beef Cheek
  • Smoked Salmon
  • Juice
  • Chaat
  • Matcha Latte
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Reviews

4.6/5
289 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention cocktails, hummus, langoustines and iced matcha.

5★
243
4★
14
3★
12
2★
7
1★
13

Customer Review Summary

Cocktails draw the most consistent praise at Wild Goose, with reviewers singling out the haar in the meadow, a bespoke drink one server mixed to a guest's taste, and describing the coffee liqueur made from discarded grounds as a standout touch. Close behind are the small plates, which diners say run larger than expected, with langoustines, pork belly, hake, beef short rib and gnocchi named as favorites, alongside brunch dishes like the crème brûlée porridge, avocado eggs and hummus. Several reviewers also mention the cauliflower dish and cheese platter as unexpected highlights. Service is repeatedly described as friendly and knowledgeable about wine and local sourcing, and the atmosphere, whether cosy morning visits or livelier evenings with music, draws consistent return visits. One group of six reported a real trade-off: cocktails took so long to arrive that they came after the food, and a poached egg was described as gloopy underneath, though the venue removed the cocktails from the bill unprompted once the delay was flagged.

Featured reviews

  • Richard Foster
    “Really cool venue with excellent delicious food / menu. outstanding food —it was so hard to choose because everything sounded amazing. Our waitress, Millie, was incredibly friendly, great to chat to, and gave excellent recommendations. Overall, a fantastic experience and we’ll definitely be back!”
  • Rachel Z
    “I absolutely adored Wild Goose! My husband and I visited on a weekend morning around 9:00 a.m. during our holiday, and it ended up being my favorite cafés of the trip. I ordered their Summer Special Iced Raspberry Matcha with honey lemon cold foam, and I still haven't found anything comparable now that we're back home. It was incredible! I had the Smoky Shakshuka with crispy chorizo, while my husband ordered The Estate Stack, and we were both very pleased with our meals. Before we left, I ordered the Strawberry & Basil Matcha Lemonade for takeaway, and they even bottled it for me, which was such a thoughtful touch. The view overlooking the park is also beautiful and makes the café an even more enjoyable place to relax. If I'm ever back in Aberdeen, I'll probably want to eat every meal here!”
  • ax23jk45v6q
    “Amazing food and cocktails, had the bread and butter benedict with salmon and the kimchi hash and both were fab, the kimchi was even made in-house and had slices of apple in it, it was fantastic! The cocktails were all fab as well, especially the haar in the meadow cocktail which was so refreshing - definitely recommend! Pretty much everything on the menu was locally sourced or made in-house which was really impressive. The service was amazing as well and the staff were really knowledgeable about the local ingredients and what goes into everything, and were very friendly too. We were served by Sarah and Milly who were super helpful, and later Rannoch and Milly helped us in getting a bottle of rum we were interested in. We will definitely be back!!!”
  • Leanne Lu
    “Came here for evening drinks only as the kitchen had closed for the night, the atmosphere was lovely and cosy, staff were incredibly nice and attentive. Drinks were also decently priced. Came back the next morning for brunch as was even more impressed with the food, portions were substantial and everything tasted great, especially the hash browns, super crispy. Would come back again.”
  • Rebekah Browne
    “Came here in the evening and it was lovely, I had the hot salmon on toast and my partner had the lamb with pesto. Both dishes were gorgeous! The interior was stunning both inside and with the lovely view of Union Gardens. Servers were lovely and attentive.”

Hours

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Highlights

  • Serves great cocktails
  • Serves great coffee
  • Serves great dessert
  • Has great tea selection
  • Has live music
  • Popular for popular for breakfast

Amenities

  • Has Wi-Fi
  • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Accepts reservations
  • Has outdoor seating
  • Dogs allowed
  • Offers takeaway
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  • Serves dine-in
  • Serves vegan dishes
  • Has bar on site
  • Casual
  • Serves beer
  • Serves coffee
Offerings· 11
  • Serves alcohol
  • Serves cocktails
  • Has free water refills
  • Serves healthy options
  • Serves late-night food
  • Serves organic dishes
  • Quick bite
  • Serves small plates
  • Serves spirits
  • Serves vegetarian dishes
  • Serves wine
Facilities· 2
  • Has gender-neutral toilets
  • Has toilet
Parking· 1
  • Somewhat difficult to find a space
Planning· 1
  • Dinner reservations recommended
Dining options· 8
  • Serves breakfast
  • Serves brunch
  • Serves lunch
  • Serves dinner
  • Has catering
  • Serves dessert
  • Has seating
  • Has table service
Atmosphere· 4
  • Cosy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Upmarket
Pet-friendly· 2
  • Dogs allowed inside
  • Dogs allowed outside
Highlights· 4
  • Serves great cocktails
  • Serves great dessert
  • Has great tea selection
  • Has live music
Popular for· 4
  • Popular for breakfast
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner
  • Good for solo dining
Crowd· 2
  • Good for groups
  • Popular with tourists
Accessibility· 3
  • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Does not have assistive hearing loop
Family-friendly· 1
  • Has changing table(s)

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