Best French Onion Soup in Edinburgh

4 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Bijou
Bijou
97/100 (1576 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Vegan Options
British
Vegetarian Friendly
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Brunch
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Crème Brûlée
Sausage
Mac and Cheese
Fried
Cakes
French Onion Soup
Beef Cheeks
Fish
Black Pudding with Poached Egg
Salad
Fish & chips
Pork
Confit Rabbit Leg
Scallops
Cappuccino
8oz Ribeye
Risotto
Salmon
Quinoa
Chocolate Pear
Popeye Steak
prosecco
Puddings
Pan Fried Hake
Cider
Cake
Fish & Chips
Chicken Fillet Burger and Fries
Haddock
Gammon Roast
Chocolate Fondant with Ice Cream
Burger
Breakfast Potatoes
Pork Belly
Fish and Chips
Steak Tartare
Beef
Sit down
European
British
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Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
American Express
Serves Alcohol
BYOB
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Gift Cards Available
Visa
Highchairs Available
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Free Wifi
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"Miss Salucci. If you like good food then you will love this cosy restuarant where the food is just out of this world awesome!!! i had the banoffe pie..."
Mirella
"Bijou by name..... Bijou by size.....small and intimate. The food is good and affordable. Be warned though there are only possibly 6 tables and..."
Peter Davis
"Hiding in the open Bijou Bistro offers those in the Leith Links (and those willing to travel) a great wee spot to enjoy anything from a light bite to..."
EdinBlogger
"Just around the corner from where I live is this lovely little bistro. I love to go there for a good old Sunday breakfast which is always delicious..."
Amy
"Had a lovely meal here. Moules Marniere starter with fresh home made bread, belly of pork then chocolate fondant with ice cream, all utterly..."
Avril Jeffrey
"Staying in the neighborhood, looking for a close by cafe, found a gem! Walked in 1/2 hour before opening and allowed to stay and dry off and have..."
Tammy Owins
"Brilliant wee restaurant. Friendly, warm atmosphere, and fabulous food. Been here a few times with family and it never disappoints. Thank you..."
Colin Wilson
"Incredible. Easily some of the best food I’ve ever tasted, and the most splendid atmosphere to eat it in. We stopped in for a cheeky wine in the..."
Aaron Howland
"Great wee cafe and bistro. Very friendly staff made me very welcome when I had an hour and a half to kill at 5pm on a wet Thursday. Great homemade..."
Edinburgh School Streets
"The best breakfast we've ever had, not kidding! Fabulous service, comfy, relaxed, what a place. No wonder Bijou has been going since 2006, folk must..."
Stephen McLaren
"Enjoyed my large bacon roll and hot cappuccino there today. Friendly staff ( and loved the 'pull the chain' cistern in the..."
Maria Halliday
"I often tell myself that I should visit Bijou more often. The cosy Bistro is far from me and I must traverse Granton, Leith, the Links, and Restalrig..."
Andrew Girdwood
"Lovely place to pop into after some recreation on Leith Links. We were there between 10 and 12 so had an egg roll and a bacon roll. As the menu..."
critical critter
"Dining alone so went early. Nice room, lovely staff and good food. Excellent value...."
Simon Creed
"Went to Bijou Bistro during my stay in Leith and had to go back a few days later as I couldn’t stop thinking about the meal I had, it was that..."
amy allgood
"This used to be my regular breakfast place back in 2012-13 when I lived in the city and it was the best breakfast joint in all of Edinburgh. I came..."
Lj Gray
"Delicious breakfast and very friendly staff!! We have been coming daily in our stay in Edinburg..."
Violeta Gago
"Such a wonderful small bistro. The food is really excellent, great choice of wine and all reasonably priced for the quality. The staff are amazing..."
richard scott
"Lovely bistro/ wine bar. Well worth a..."
Aileen Murray
"Great little bistro. Arrived at 12:30, got a table for 4 and a dog no problem. They offered us the last breakfasts if we wanted them. They brought..."
Nelson Grant
"Lovely small bistro in Leith with daily specials. We were impressed by the food, staff, and kitchen. We were there on a Saturday night and there was..."
david kohn
"Fabulous all round. Food lovely, coffee lovely, service and prices all great. Really impressed with this place and free parking by the park. Well..."
Jonathan Masterson
Rabble Taphouse & Grill
Rabble Taphouse & Grill
93/100 (1805 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
British
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Bar
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Bar
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Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
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Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Juice
Espresso Martini
Beef
Bread
Fried
Fish Tacos
Poached egg
Haggis
Eggs Benedict
Hamburger
Fish and Chips
Pancakes
Toasts
French Onion Soup
pornstar martini
Steak Sandwich
Orkney Steak Burger
Salad
Wings
Halloumi
Pork Fillet Wellington
Continental Frühstück
Crab
Cakes
Sugared Churros
Salmon
Peanut Butter & Chocolate Tart
Fish
Puddings
Pork
croissant
Cake
Burger
Mojito
Soup
Cod
Apple Crumble
Sea Bass
Ribs
egg benedict
Prawns
Baked Beans
Sit down
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British
Scottish
European
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
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"We stayed here 1 night at the hotel, the room is clean and modern. I loved the shampoo and conditioner they provided, water pressure in the shower..."
Nina Sun
"Lovely hotel and staff. Good food and drink especially with the 5pm deal. Only reason not 5 star was the absence of a lift - lot of stairs,..."
Geoff Miles
"The restaurant is clean, comfortable and nicely decorated. The pea soup was delicious and the bacon butter was sublime. I tasted my companion's pork..."
Robin Cuthbertson
"A great city centre located hotel with helpful friendly staff. We didn't have dinner as we had booked elsewhere. Good rooms with everything you..."
Kenny McGinty
"Our brunch stop at Rabble was a wonderful experience. The service was friendly and welcoming, and the menu offered a great variety of choices. The..."
Tsenka Georgieva
"Went for some food and drinks on a Saturday and was very impressed with the service and the interactions between our servers and us. Food was fresh..."
Andrew Gibson
"Great cocktails! I tried the mojito and daiquiri and they were delicious. I went on a weekend and it was busy so I recommend booking in advance. The..."
Ami Anji
"Went for a birthday meal with my family, our server was very attentive and friendly, I received a free glass of prosecco for it being my birthday...."
emmaogilviee
"Just had a lovely dinner here. Lovely chicken skewers and cod. Very tasty and delicious. Extra points for the waitress, very nice friendly and..."
Ester Elstgeest
"This is a well appointed restaurant and bar with very helpful and friendly staff. We took our dog and she was happy hanging out for an afternoon..."
Bruce Skinner
"Well taken care of from start to finish, from being checked in by Nikk and shown to my room, to checking out and having my breakfast with Cameron...."
Dylan McPhee
"Stylish hotel and bar in a good neighbourhood. Easy walking distance to old town and sightseeing. Rooms are o.k. for a break. A big issue is the..."
S B
"we came just to have a drink and an employee nicely welcomed us. a big difference with our country is that every single employee asked us how we were..."
Sarah Chassot
"Fantastic brunch at Rabble. The staff were delightful, the breakfast was delicious (I had the William Wallace) and we were persuaded to have early..."
Dan Mills
"Absolutely smashing spot. Must recommend for travelers looking for a zen, clean and modern space right in a great location. Breakfast was sensational..."
Liz Maguire
Dine Thyme
Dine Thyme
93/100 (220 ratings)
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Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Soups
British
Soups
Vegan Options
Scottish
British
Cafe
Deli
Scottish
Vegetarian Friendly
Deli
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Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
French Onion Soup
Café
Soups
Café
British
Deli
Scottish
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Digital Payments
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Mastercard
Takeout
Visa
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Cash Only
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
"A lovely independent cafe! Yummy, freshly prepared, good quality food. Great value, with friendly and professional service. Dine Thyme is also in a..."
Catherine Nicholson
"First time here but will definitely be back! Clearly high quality ingredients, freshly cooked, all nicely wrapped up to take away (a small amount of..."
Reece Cook
"Actually the loveliest place! Got a morning roll, the works breakfast box and two coffees and they were perfect! Everything was lovely and fresh,..."
Jess Stevens
"Dropped in to Dine Thyme for a quick mocha but ended up talking to the owner for ages. He’s so knowledgeable about Edinburgh and best places to..."
Ely Grimes
"Im generally rather selective over the reviews i bother giving, but after popping by Dine Thyme, I had to. It would be 5 stars for the service alone,..."
Neil Wren
"I visited this place on my trip to Edinburgh recently, a great independent cafe. The service was gamazing I Had a breakfast roll and a coffee while..."
Kim Freeman
"Good coffee,great bacon and sausage roll,I'm not one to eat breakfast,but this was very good ,I also learned something.... Dreich ...been here in..."
Mike Powell
"The other day I was passing Dine thyme and I’ve not been that way for a while and normally order from them online for delivery so decided to grab a..."
Natural Aspect
"I had the pleasure of visiting Dine Thyme for the first time passing in Leith recently with a business associate. The staff are very friendly. The..."
Total Service
"Very affordable made-on-the-spot sandwiches and wraps. Don't expect anything fancy or healthy in terms of bread type for example. Very nice..."
Mike Johnson
Mclarens On The Corner
Mclarens On The Corner
84/100 (4125 ratings)
Restaurants
Scottish
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Beer restaurants
British
Scottish
British
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Fish and Chips with Side Salad
Beef
Fried
Cakes
Salt Aged Sirloin
Sliders
Pesto
Eggs Benedict
Fish
Hamburger
Steak pie
Crème Brûlée
Wine
Tandoori Chicken
Pasta
Beer
French Onion Soup
Salad
Calamari
Afternoon tea
Sunday Roast Beef Steak
Scotch Beef Pie
Bacon cheeseburger
Hand Cut Wild Mushroom Pappardelle
Fish & chips
Slider
Carrot Cake French Toast
Fish & Chips
Sunday roast
Tapas
Puddings
Tacos
Burger
Cake
Blueberry Pancakes
Soup
Prawns
Sharing Platter
Goats Cheese Salad
Sit down
Beer restaurants
Bar
British
Scottish
Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Seating
Live Music
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"We had our wedding party here after the previous venue double booked us - but at the end of the day, we felt so lucky that we ended up at Mclarens...."
Maria Hantova
"My brother was curious this place for while. That brought us inside. Interior is exceptional. I loved paintings, and bit of info about Duncan..."
Tomek “Tony” Kowalczyk
"We had my daughter's baby shower there last week. The venue was amazing, staff made us all feel welcome + they didn't rush us between meals. I would..."
Sue Fawcett
"We enjoyed a late dinner which was perfectly done. The meat really was medium-rare the mashrooms properly flavoured and the drinks heavy. Staff was..."
Eclaire
"Warm atmosphere. Super friendly staff. Delicious food and Dog..."
Laura Keddie
"Awesome Scottish breakfast and service at McLarens. Guess what they have Singapore Sling cocktail but it was too early to drink for..."
Ryan Tan
"Fun pub with a really nice vibe to it. Good drinks and nice staff. The fish and chips were good but can’t comment on the rest of the food. It’s a..."
Samuel McKnight
"Ioved this restaurant from the moment we walked through the doors. Very friendly staff who attended every need. Food was absolutely delicious. I..."
Elizabeth Manson
"Good quality food in a pleasant atmosphere. Seating not too close to other tables. Food menu varied including types of burgers too. Quick service,..."
Alan Begg
"The food is a little more expensive but of good quality and tastes great. Furthermore, the waiters are extremely friendly and welcoming. I dislike..."
Fabian R