French cuisine: the best places to taste it in Edinburgh
67 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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"Amazing little bakery in Edinburgh. We tried the feta-chorizo and the spanakopitta. Both delicious 😋 Highly..."
Vasken Jermakian
"Mouthwatering desserts and lovely service, thank you! Will be coming..."
Gunda Baranauskaite
"Food is delicious (both salty and sweet food were yummy) and the staff is very very kind. Me and other girls were in Edinburgh to study and we went..."
Cecilia Costagliola
"Wonderful place! With friendly and lovely people! Original and tasty Greek..."
Ntinos Detsi
"Excellent bakery with knowledgeable staff and great quality bread, cakes and pies. Highly recommend the spinach and cheese pies as bursting with..."
Evelyn FitzPatrick
"Baklava and other pastries to die for! A delicious treat on the way into Edinburgh. You can sit in,..."
Jane Banks
"Lovely wee place. Great sweet and savoury treats. I had one of the pies (filo pastry and filling). Friendly service as well..."
Nimrah Ali
"Great place for homemade pastry and sweets.
In a lovely area with friendly and helpful..."
Elina Gousia
"Delicious bakes.
Dont even know the name of what i eat. Great..."
Philip Bednell
"The olive oil here is like liquid gold. There is none..."
Betsy Maclean
"Amazing food and great service.
Definitely recommend it..."
"Excellent service, atmosphere and above all: excellent food! We are not so much into fine dining but this place really made it worth it for us. We..."
Ignacio V. Pérez Martínez
"I have been looking forward to have an opportunity to visit the Little Chartroom for years. We visited a few weeks ago for our wedding anniversary...."
Anna Raper
"Reservation for lunch, walked in on a cold rainy day to the warm cozy smell of fresh bread. Modern resto design, dish and plating preparation. Noted..."
Tammy Owins
"Fantastic 5 course tasting menu with wine pairing. Every course was beautifully cooked and presented. Service was excellent. There was no pressure to..."
Louise Allen
"Unbelievable flavors served in an unpretentious and welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend the Duck Liver Parfait and Lamb Saddle. THE MEAL IS..."
Nikki Markim
"We absolutely loved it. Super friendly staff. Amazing food. Loved the wine paring which was creative and went well with each dish. We will be back..."
Nuriel Molcho
"Thank you to the Little Chartroom for providing the best dinner that I have ever had. Every course and wine pairing was amazing. What a fantastic way..."
Sam Jepps
"Sublime, all round. The preparation, the presentation, the ingredients the service. Its best to try the 5 course tasting menu and share the main and..."
William Paul Merrifield
"The food was delicious, and the service was very attentive.
We were sat right in front of the kitchen which made the experience even better as we..."
Paul Davis
"Absolutely delightful, staff were brilliant and food was..."
"This bistro is wonderful! It has the most delicious sweet treats and the scones were delicious. We had the scones and chocolate mint slice with Earl..."
Angie H
"Great cafe which I love going to, Paula who owns the cafe is such a friendly welcoming woman,fresh home baking is wonderful home made scones.Jackie..."
Laura Kavanagh
"My parents regularly visit and took us for lunch on our visit to Edinburgh. We had our dog who was warmly greeted with treats and a bowl of water...."
Sue Glasgow
"Great place for 🏴 breakfast. Staff very, very friendly. Food was brilliant, particularly the haggis. Gave the dog of bowl..."
martin riddell
"Absolutely fab breakfast. So tasty. Staff so friendly. Jackie even held my daughter’s baby so she could eat in peace!! Def worth a..."
Sandra Kendry
"The food was delicious; there was a wide variety to choose from! The cafe is cozy and welcoming. The real star here is the people - all the staff and..."
Riley Brown
"My first visit to the Village Bistro for a latte and bacon roll. Bought a lovely fruit scone to take away also as was very impressed with food and..."
Michael Burgess
"Outstanding service and food, baked pastries, scones, hearty breakfast items and the best of it all! The atmosphere is quaint, cozy rustic, relaxing..."
Paul Wickland
"This cafe is such a blessing for us locals. Paula and Jacqui make you feel so welcome. Great quality affordable food and a friendly atmosphere for 2..."
Dr Sureshini Sanders
"A family friendly place, where you can have a great time enjoying some delicious and tasty food for breakfast or for lunch (I actually had both)...."
"We had breakfast here 3 days in a row, First day fresh made porridge
with fresh fruit, Second day fresh joghurt with granola & fruit and third day..."
Angela Lewandowski
"Best vegetarian breakfast in town 😋
Thank you for your flexibility.
They served me with care and my plate was colourful and the portion was..."
Sieraa Hamza
"Superb breakfast! Great value at only..."
Rabbit Travels
"I absolutely loved this!!!! Such a cozy place to catch a coffee..."
Demetra Nikandrou
"Got quick and very pleasant service when ordering a cappuccino coffee. Easy prices quality Cuppa. They also do all day breakfast and I will be back..."
D Ramsay
"Great new cafe in tall cross area , always on the look out for new venues and this one hit the spot .
Great benedicts , I had the eggs Benedict with..."
DZ Ddteo
"Marvellous from the instant we walked in. Warm welcome, great menu choice, cute staff, delicious food... and mist importantly good coffee...."
Nikki Langford
"Food quality is very high. Friendly staff, very helpful, comfortable seating ,we will back..."
Mhend Djellai
"Great French toast , very fresh and friendly service . Will be back again for sure..."
Hacene Bouache
"Great place for lunch, fresh food and friendly staff, chicken and bacon wrap, very tasty! Will..."
Lynn Bouache
"The poached egg was a feast for both the mouth and the eyes. Helpful staff, good..."
Yuhan Zhang
"Very tasty Eggs Benedict and lovely coffee, will definitely be..."
Kathleen O’Growney
"Great breakfast rolls and great coffee, and that’s coming from someone who’s picky about their..."
Craig MacLure
"Food is outstanding, recommend the house burger, the service is outstanding as well. It’s a MUST..."
Ben Bouache
"I had the vegetarian breakfast, it was absolutely..."
"An amazing place for coffee, brunch or desserts. The people who run the store are very polite and friendly and most definitely make you feel welcome...."
Chris A
"Enjoyed tasty toasty drinks & cake in the Word of Mouth cafe in Morningside on a very wet Saturday last weekend. Great atmosphere and very..."
ClaireB
"The breakfast was grand, super nice service. Hosts are working very hard to make you feel welcome (and even speak a little bit of Dutch 😉)...."
Niels Gloudemans
"Really tasty breakfast, amazing coffee and very warm and friendly service. The full Scottish breakfast was delicious and good value for money!..."
Gabe Fender
"Perfect spot for lunch, delicious food and coffee, really friendly staff...."
Sophie Sutton
"The food is amazing, we often go there for breakfast when my mum visits. We find the staff very friendly and attentive, the food is always delicious..."
BananahBabe
"Absolutely lovely food in this nice little cafe. Service was great and the owner was friendly and nice to talk to. The coffee was great as well and..."
Samuel Lee
"Great food as always,very efficient service. So glad to see that "word of mouth" at Albert St,leith now has a wee brother in Morningside. Good..."
sakriva
"Food and coffee here are excellent - I’ve tried both the croque madame and steak sandwich - and to me it’s the best croque in Edinburgh, oregano..."
Duncan Fisher
"Very lovely and cosy place, everyone was very..."
"We visited for lunch and decided to have the set menu. Food was absolutely gorgeous and the service was outstanding. The nice little extra touches..."
Madhavi
"French techniques are used at this amazing Scottish restaurant that is a converted older whisky warehouse. We arrived early and had pre dinner drinks..."
Chhavi Gupta
"Attended today as a Birthday treat with my partner. Once again dining here is an experience not to be missed not just a meal. We both had the..."
Swati Bhatnagar
"Along with Castle Terrace, this is one of my favourite restaurants in Edinburgh. The food is excellent and Tom Kitchin’s philosophy of ‘from..."
Jamie Mackenzie
"We've been teasing the photos for the past few weeks, but now it's time to not review The Kitchin in Leith. Regular readers will now by now we refuse..."
Scottish Food Review
"We held a small party in the private dining facility. The whole experience from start to finish was fantastic. The ambience, the service and the food..."
Foodieking
"So some of our group perhaps weren’t quite as excited as I was to visit Edinburgh restaurant The Kitchin, where the eponymous Scottish chef and..."
Boozy Bunch
"Our first experience at this Michelin Star restaurant while visiting from South Africa. Loved the decor and cosy atmosphere they have created. The..."
Meagan Whitehorn
"Back in 2013 I previously reviewed The Kitchin. Their philosophy ‘from nature to plate’, quality of cooking, service and the overall experience..."
Stacebuds
"I have been dying to go to The Kitchin forever and it seems I’ve spent my whole relationship shamelessly hinting (and sometimes outright begging!!)..."
My Food Wishlist
"After several visits up to Edinburgh and various recommendations, we finally had dinner at the The Kitchin, a former whisky bond located on..."
Felicia Tan
"I don’t even know where to start enthusing about our amazing experience at The Kitchin in Edinburgh. Tom and Michaela have created a dining..."
Tandy Sinclair
"Lovely food. My favourite dishes on the tasting menu were certainly the options I would never have chosen myself. Nice atmosphere and didn't..."
TBJ
"Excellent. It was everything we expected and more, great value, great food, great service. We went this summer on our vacation and this was one of..."
TJ Mehan
"Just amazing!. The Kitchin goes down as one of my fav restaurants in Edinburgh! From the lovely blue cheese dip to start to the amazing desert..."
Ashley
"Lunch - great service; staff attentive, friendly and knowledgable, the food came very quickle. Great food; very tasty and presented well. Unusual but..."
Sweens
"My husband and i had the set lunch at the kichen yesterday and it was outstanding. From starter to dessert it was amazing. The staff where excellent..."
Nicola Mccabe
"Tried lunch menu very good! Staff really attentive and knowledgable. Will try a la carte next..."
Nicola R
"Just had a lively lunch, chose the set with matching wine, 5 out of 6 dishes were lovely, my wife's seafood ravioli with lobster bisque being the..."
Toucan
"The most expensive meal we've had, a shame as we had to hold back a little, the drinks were a little ott on the price but the food, amazing! 7 course..."
Robert Fleming
"Masterful cuisine. Grade: AWe had planned on a visit to this restaurant when we went to Edinburgh, and Chef Kitchin did an outstanding job..."
Mark
"Heaven Sent. This is one of the best, if not The Best restaurant in the City. If you don't like it, it can only be that you do not appreciate fine..."
Peter Davis
"Scotland Does Michelin, It's Wonderful. As a foodie through and through, I hold the Michelin guide in near reverence. It lists the greatest..."
Outnumbered
" I will definitely go back for lunch. For dinner they have a 5 course tasting menu for £75, though wine starts about 12 quid a glass so typically..."
Sam
"Kitchin is a force of nature in the kitchen. Dishes of great power and clarity encapsulate minute attention not only to flavours but also to..."
ManWoman
"Oh My God. How glad am I that I managed to get a table!? It was amazing. We had such a great time over the three hours we were there, the food..."
Olivedragonflybex
"For me the dishes that stood out during my dinner at Tom’s Kitchin were the snails and bone marrow, New Haven lobster, lamb served for two and the..."
FoodiesontheProwl
" We had a great evening at The Kitchin. The food was stunning, the front of house were passionate without being overbearing and the atmospheric..."
Gourmet Gorro
"The cooking at Tom Kitchin's is very accomplished - ingredients shine, and are treated with respect. This is undoubtedly one of the most memorable..."
Jax Roe
"The lobster itself was grilled and dusted with manioc flour and basil butter. Like everything so far, the cooking had been top notch. I was sure if..."
Haveforkwilleat
"...the highlight of this meal was the Monkfish, specifically Monkfish tail wrapped in pancetta with an amazing broccoli puree and pumpkin..."
No Expert
"For those of you who haven’t been to the Kitchin before there is a brilliant glass window into the kitchen where you can see ‘the man himself’..."
Hilary Sturzaker
"This is the first game tasting menu to appear on the blog and our high hopes and excitement ahead of visiting The Kitchin were amply rewarded in a..."
Thecriticalcouple
"I had a lot of dining recommendations for my trip to Scotland, but The Kitchin is the one I was looking forward to the..."
Carolyn Tillie
"Saving the best to last, on our last day we went to Tom Kitchin's The Kitchin in Leith. Kitchin is one of the best known Scottish chefs. Having..."
Mark Edwards
"I have now eaten at The Kitchin four times , once in late 2007 , twice in 2008 and most recently on Thursday 19th of August 2010 , with my family..."
Gastro1
"Having been a fan of Tom Kitchin's TV appearances I fancied a birthday treat at The Kitchin. Relaxed and well decorated dining room with a..."
Roger Grandnat
"Definitely my favorite restaurant in Edinburgh. The service is impeccable, as it would be expected in a Michelin-starred restaurant but..."
Maria Sisci
"Excellent food, beautifully presented, smart service. From our table we could see directly into the kitchen which was mesmerising watching Tom and..."
Dave Göödship
"Providing exceptional food, wine and service, The Kitchin is as good as it gets in Edinburgh. The staff manage to go over and above to make sure you..."
Stacebuds
"Amazing experience. We booked a late lunch here to celebrate a special occasion and we loved every minute of our experience. It’s been on my list..."
Paige
"Truly fabulous experience from the food to the theatre of it all and especially the staff who treated us like actual queens for the whole evening...."
Hannah Muirhead
"We had an absolutely wonderful evening! The food was spectacular - fresh & creative. We opted for the Prestige Surprise Tasting menu with wine..."
Teri Ault
"What an absolute treat this was. The Kitchin has been on our list for years, and I'm so happy to say that it did not disappoint! The food was..."
Sam Lawes
"One of the most enjoyable dining experiences we have ever had to attend!! Food is wonderfully prepared, atmosphere is romantic and staff is one of..."
Gary Grant
"Unique experience at this venue. Everything was carefully crafted and combination of the flavors were great. Very cozy ambience and reminded me of..."
Sayaka S
"What a delight !!! Superb service, attentive ,ever knowledgeable, polite and professional. The food was exquisite, we had the surprise tasting menu..."
Garry Hobbs
"Me and my partner went to The Kitchin for our very first Michelin starred restaurant meal and we were really excited to experience this. It was very..."
Ewan Birse
"Great food, amazing steak tartare, mutton and beef mains were very well executed. As well as desserts. Service was slightly disappointing, the staff..."
Katerina Ferguson
"What a great visit, great welcome and service throughout was exemplary, especially from the maitre d. We were also lucky as Tom Kitchin was there on..."
"One of my favourite spots! The sandwiches are delicious, with great bread and fresh-tasting ingredients. Pastries are delicious too, but the..."
Nora Clarke
"Authentic French bread, pastries and cakes. In this specific location little space to sit and relax, but you can grab your coffee and pastry and walk..."
Katia M
"Lovely authentic French bread and pastries. Prices are not cheap but worth it for high quality artisan bread. There is plenty of choice and..."
Stoyan Ivanov
"My favourite bakery in Edinburgh. All of the food I have tried is delicious and well worth the price. They have a wide selection of pastries, bread,..."
Otis Laundon
"Fantastic cakes, great staff who are very accommodating! Recommend..."
M Sikorski
"Love this place. Best bread in Edinburgh, if not Scotland. The sandwiches are incredible too, all made to..."
Marc AB
"Best French Patisserie. Love their freshly baked bread too.
I had my baby shower food cater by them. It was just..."
Emilie Dziadura
"Great baked goods, girl on the till was lovely and complimented my..."
Alejandro stewart
"The best bakery in Edinburgh! Super friendly and generous. Delicious delicious food!!!! Not one thing I wouldn’t buy..."
Isabella Gastel Alejandre
"There’s no space to sit in here, but you can take away everything that is available at the other La Barantine outlets in the city. The breakfast..."
"Very pleasant romantic meal out. The menu was authentic, imaginative and well balanced. My friend is allergic to shell fish and the staff knew..."
Aditi
"Ate here on Saturday, early evening before attending 'The Tattoo' Good welcome from the Patron and friendly waiters. There was a special Festival..."
Maddy
"Food was great and matched with delicious wines. We had a room just for our group of seven. Felt so special. Service staff were very helpful which..."
Mayank Singh
"Pleasant restaurant. Lovely food. Friendly service. Not cheap but a worthwhile treat. Enjoyed items that are not often on a menu Pigeon and Rabbit...."
Steve Bartram
"A few minor quibbles aside, all things considered we had a most enjoyable evening at La Garrigue. The service is knowledgeable and warmly proficient..."
Scrumptious Scran
"It’s often in January when the wonders of social media bring forth dining diamonds. Such was the case when the tweet came through from Jean-Michel..."
Lunch Quest
"An excellent meal. Good choice of wine, very informative and friendly staff.
Both our starters were superb, and Le Cassoulet was both our main of..."
Graeme Brown
"The service and ambiance were absolutely wonderful. My husband’s lamb was delicious my fowl with sausage and bean casserole was absolutely..."
Laurie Watson
"Mature couple up toon for day . Real French restaurant. Typical table, chairs , decor etc. Have been for years so popped in for mid week lunch. ..."
THOMAS ROSS
"Cozy spot near the train station! Farm to table vibe, and make it French. Friendly service, nice wine selection and lovely atmosphere. The salmon was..."
Crystal Xu
"Walnut wine was memorable, tasted like a dessert wine. Le poisson du jour was a standard dish, delicious. Le cassoulet was very homely, the duck,..."
Bryan Lim
"Had a great evening here for a 40th. Staff were friendly attentive and helped us with a small cake we had brought.
All the food was of very high..."
Vik Dowlul
"Excellent courses - fish soup, asparagus, veal and ham fish special were all..."
Liron AIn-Kedem
"WORLD CLASS
Made a booking for 2 people on a Saturday. It wasn't too busy so you could try and walk in. It got quite busy at like 8-9. Top notch..."
Taz Choudhury
"I went here on a second date, I say that because it's an occasion that is fraught with nerves and the staff made it all easy. They were also very..."
Dawn Slusher
"The food was lovely, however, the only negative part to the experience was the partridge being slightly tough.
The restaurant has quite a..."
Paul Davis
"Beautiful little French restaurant serving delicious French cuisine. We were lucky to be accommodated without reservation despite the August season...."
Ali Al-Ibrahim
"Delicious meal, attentive staff, and lovely wines.
Excellent gluten-free options, and as food is prepared to order, dishes can be adapted to suit..."
Susie Keely
"A great dining experience. Our starters of terrine and goat’s cheese tart were delicious. My partner described the seafood stew as exquisite. My..."
Johann Go
"I ate here for my boyfriend’s birthday. The quality of the food is great and really nice presented, the staff was extremely kind.
The restaurant is..."
Roberta Notarangelo
"Great quality, tried the fish soup, pork steak and cheese souffle, freshly made bread & butter and lyonnaise potatoes, all of excellent taste !!!..."
Anna Kotsaki
"Food was absolutely delicious. And arrive was wonderful. Highly recommend! If we come back to Edinburgh, we will definitely visit..."
Margaret Rasch
"Great food, great service. Looking forward to going back..."
"Very nice small French restaurant in the centre of Edinburgh. Good choice of food on the menu, not too many dishes. All freshly prepared and well..."
Aaradhya
"Nice, friendly atmosphere with some quality food. This is a well suited place for a causal dining, business meetings and gatherings at night time...."
Kasia Makowska
"A delight; great local food with a french twist, candle lit, intimate, great service, small but special, chalkboards that require a french..."
Katie Braid
"This place is tiny, cosy and intimate. I had the duck leg here - perfectly done with tender meat falling off the bone and a rich and sticky jus...."
Nian Li
"Tasty, relaxed and simple. Popped into Cafe Marlayne for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. The cafe itself is petite which only adds..."
Fras78
"Lovely Lamb. This place is small and can be a bit crowded--so make sure you book because it's worth it! They're lamb is amazing--cooked in a yogurt..."
Adventures Of Alice
"French at its best. An amazing find, there's nothing pretentious about this place. The food is wonderful and clearly as fresh as it can get, great..."
Ch_scott45
"Small, but Perfectly Formed.. There is a very fine line when it comes to restaurants so small which you couldn't swing a cat. Cosy and intimate can..."
Outnumbered
"Absolutely fantastic. Outstanding food and service. Had the pleasure of trying the mussels and risotto which were life changing and introduced me to..."
Kuba Mierzejewski
"You'll need to book as there are only 30 covers max but it's worth it. It was full when I went. Tasty food, good proportions. Duck was excellent. ..."
Neil Dennis
"Lovely little restaurant, brilliant food,..."
Scott
"It’s been many years since we’ve returned here and we were not disappointed! Everything was perfect - lovely, attentive staff; the food was..."
Meg Macfarlane
"This is a great small French restaurant. Popular so busy. A small set menu had enough variety and the food was delicious. Best pannacota I have ever..."
Susan Dunn
"Lovely dinner for five last night, very reasonable 2-course menu with a lot of variety. Wine was delicious, and we topped it off with some cheese and..."
Iain Craig
"This restaurant was an unexpected, delightful find. A 2- course set price menu was lovely. Thoroughly enjoyed and would recommend. Bookings are..."
Ann Browett
"Excellent lunch experience with the set menu - each dish was very tasty (my partner *loved* the cauliflower soup), and the staff were welcoming and..."
Kathryn
"A truly stellar meal. The food was authentically French, with high quality ingredients and great flavors. Lovely service and charming atmosphere...."
Sarah Miller
"Why would you come to Edinburgh to have French food when France is so close by? It’s because the food is better here!!!! I’m not a fan of mussels..."
"My favourite option for lunch on a workday! Good, decent food at fair prices. Always know what you’re getting. Simple and..."
Derek Couper
"The service and food is great and the people are very nice and..."
Hadi El-Khatib
"My local sandwich bar - love it..."
Alex Walker
"Have been a regular for a few weeks and so glad they are close..."
Alissia Charlton
"Got a tip about this place from the hotel guy. Inexpensive filling breakfast. Pretty good selection for a small shop. Mostly take away. One 4 seat..."
Ima Eridink
"Really lovely little sandwich shop. Great, friendly service and very fast service also. Coffee was great and the Sausage sandwich was delightful!..."
Dominic Egerton
"Get the breakfast roll!
I didn't need lunch after that and great value for money.
Staff are great too. Thanks to all there..."
Andrew Hunt
"Always enjoy my lunch and welcome...Good quality food with a good selection with specials each day....can be..."
Mike Halpin
"Many people dislike thistle sandwiches, citing them as "too expensive for what they are" and "bristly, left my mouth bleeding", but as a Scotsman I..."
Alan Holmes
"It does what they say on the tin..."
Angus Burnett Ewart
"Always great food, amazing prices, superb quality and fantastic chat - thank you!!
PS: Egg Mayo & Chopped Bacon Roll for the..."
JoJo
"Good prices and the food is also good.
Breakfast rolls are amazing, but the baked potatos at lunch time can be hit or miss. Sometimes a bit too..."
Daniel Kent
"Amazing, friendly staff that make great food at fantastic prices!! Love going here on my lunch..."
Earth Gazing
"Good choice of menu which is value for money, staff are very helpful and..."
Benny McCormack
"Great bacon roll. Friendly..."
Nick Hagen
"Great breakfast meal. Very good value and the food came quickly. Service with a..."
Amarpall Samby
"Great haggis hot rolls!! Only..."
Khai Zen Yau
"Excellent little snack bar / cafe, freshly prepared food and thoroughly..."
"I have had a chance to eat here a few times, and thus far I've had the scallops, the octopus, the steak tartare, the cod, the mackerel, the ocean..."
Brian Blazek
"Very fine quality food. Had the pre theatre course meal which really showcased the chef’s skills. The salmon tartar starter was fresh and light...."
Jason Mulder
"Amazing tasting menu with or without wine pairing. Was particularly impressed with the starters and dessert. Friendly staff, great service...."
KD T
"wonderful experience, and we only had dessert with Whiskey at the Bar at..."
Michael Faustino Bauer
"Lovely place. Very friendly staff, delicious food, and an excellent selection of..."
Scott William McMillan
"We were a party of 10, who were given the private dining room (probably just as well as we were rather boisterous). This is a lovely bright space,..."
Jay Fern
"Hello Locals...We have not longed lived here since moving from Charleston SC . I was looking on google for a restaurant near by to where we live and..."
Ann Lohr
"Excellent food and service. We came for brunch and ended up having a full meal. The fish was delicious and the meal was topped off with the best..."
Jess Wright
"Absolutely delicious! One of the best restaurants in Edinburgh by far. All of the team are so attentive and knowledgeable. The passion for the food..."
Anna Drysdale
"Excelent Restaurant ! So friendly and the food and wines are fabulous! Generous portions and nice prices as well !..."
"L'Escargot Bleu November 2015Dining Out in Paris in EdinburghThe pre-theatre menu at L’Escargot Bleu is two courses from £12.90 and..."
TheHannarchistCookbook
"Been meaning to come here for a good while and was nudged along. Excellent service, casual atmosphere and delicious food. The set menu is a bargain..."
Foodie Explorers
"WE DROVE PAST L’Escargot Bleu a couple of weeks ago, with Sarah stating that “We should go back there soon, it was amazing last time”. A..."
Phil Cook
"I’m very fond of this restaurant. Not only does it share my ethos on food, the team here also deliver cooking of exceptional standard with polished..."
Phil Cook
"L'Escargot bleu. The idea behind this restaurant is great - combine French culinary skills with local Scottish produce. As both are excellent the..."
Gordon
"I absolutely love this restaurant on Broughton St. The service is fantastic, most of the staff are French or speak French! It gives that feel of..."
Tee Miah
"Two years ago, friends took me to L’Escagot Bleu for a birthday dinner. It was a wonderful birthday present for someone like me. The restaurant..."
EdinburghFoody
"Hearty French food in Broughton Street. Some unusual combinations of food which end up being very tasty. Nice buzz about the place (actually,..."
SP
"Oddly enough I find myself in stunning French restaurants in the UK more often than I’d expect, and this was no exception. Our servers were warm..."
John Lim
"We had dinner few days ago and the food were really delicious, service very attentive. Beef Bourguignon best in my life . My partner had lamb..."
Agnieszka Mitura
"We had a great experience. The staff is wonderful.. friendly and helpful with suggestions. Everything was great!... tartar, escargot, Cote de beuf,..."
CP Morey
"This restaurant has an authentic feel; in food, wine, alcohol and staff. This is not our first time, and we ate well on both occasions. The specials..."
Eric Hewett
"Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! The food and ambiance was great! First time to try snail and the Iles Flottante is a personal..."
Christine del Rosario
"We have been twice here, once for lunch and the other time for dinner, and the food has been incredible on both visits. The portion sizes are very..."
Paul Davis
"Quaint cozy French bistro in NewTown area of Edinburgh. Brilliant French take using the fresh Scottish produce from the area.
The bistro is well..."
Meng Hui Ong
"Amazing experience.
I recently had the best meal I've had for a long time, at L'Escargot Bleu. The place captures true French charm along with warm..."
John Dennehy
"Absolutely fantastic restaurant and wine bar.
The staff are all friendly and good fun, the food is consistently excellent and the selection of wine..."
Chris Roberts
"Cozy little place with a wonderful blend of french food made with fresh Scottish ingredients. Expensive but wonderful food and..."
Bernardo Correia
"Fabulous dining experience. From the food to the ambience I felt that I was actually in a little bistro in Paris for a few hours. Wonderful,..."
Clair Sinclair
"Service was attentive. I love the causal French decor that we can feel relax in it. Food and wine were both fantastic. Just wish I have longer time..."
Victoria Lau
"One of my favourite restaurants in Edinburgh recently opened a wine bar in the basement. It serves up an excellent range of organic and biodynamic..."
Phil Cook
"I hadn't visited L'Escargot Bleu for years. It was a big favourite of ours. Delighted to find it as fabulous as ever! I had steak tatare to start..."
Anna Raper
"Overall a good dining experience. They served both classic French dishes and some special items with thoughtful mix of ingredients - like the main I..."
Kenneth Li
"We had a lovely dinner on Saturday evening. I love this restaurant! Authentic French food, very tasty and well plated. Service was impeccable.
Highly..."
Alessio Murolo
"Lovely hearty meal. Some dishes are fancier and more delicate than others. An overall enjoyable..."
Grace Yeung
"By the far the best restaurant in Edinburgh.
Staff were beyond superb; funny, engaging, and kind, they created a really friendly and relaxing..."
Duncan P
"Excellent meal - from starters to dessert. Well balanced. Wonderful service. La cuisine française at its..."
"opened recently. awesome food and wine list. warm welcome. all the best guys..."
netarchi
"Great small plates and interesting wine list, but the service could have been a bit more engaging. Worth a visit though,..."
Paul J White
"Easily the Best Wine Bar in Town! You can’t go wrong on the wine list and the food is delish too! We’re moving to the West End soon and planning..."
Christopher Sleigh
"Great small wine bar with a mixture of interesting small plates - lamb rendang flatbread was delicious. Wine selection is good, and atmosphere is..."
George Williamson
"Walked in on spec and impressed by the range of wines. Its a small list but well chosen across price points. Eg fizz- there is a Graham Beck..."
Angus Bell
"The trend for drinking wine and eating sharing platters of cheese and cold meats has a new Edinburgh outpost. Very good for pre or post show..."
Charles McMicking
"Nice new addition to Bread Street. Tasty wine bar, very lovely decor and lovely looking food (I didn't get a chance to try!) Will definitely be back..."
Sally Lloyd (salidatious)
"After mention by Jay Rayner we made this the destination we first set off to, and not disappointed. Charming low key service, excellent wine, cosy..."
Bleddfa Centre
"Cool little place good for a quick chat and..."
Tomasz Wrobel
"Excellent staff. Good selection of wines and spirits. Trendy decor. Every thing you want in a..."
"It is very cozy and cute place. There are some menu for vegetarian and vegan also. The owner is so friendly and kind too. You woud like this coffee..."
서민정
"One of my favorite new lunch spots in Edinburgh. Quality food at an awesome price in a relaxing environment. Friendly management. Hidden gem, but I..."
Leo Pagano
"Just great coffee and prices. Water and Scottish shortbread served with coffee and..."
Robert Terry
"Great selection of local produce and a friendly..."
"This place we found through Google reviews. All the reviews were true. My wife wanted gluten free breakfast and we called and inquired about it..."
Harshana Jayasinghe
"I stopped off here last week as it appeared to be a hidden gem based on the reviews. Firstly it’s great that it’s free street parking outside...."
Chaz Carstairs
"absolutely stunning, this. just what i needed! the coffee was the nicest americano i've had in a long time (& served in a proper mug...!), & the..."
Matt Abbott
"A real hidden gem in Leith. Just dropped in for coffee and some takeaway cakes and was not disappointed. The homemade vanilla cheesecake and banana..."
Richard Lumgair
"We happened to be passing around (late) lunch time, had a quick check online and saw good reviews, so gave it a go. Definitely a good idea! The food..."
Lauren
"Hidden gem in the middle of an industrial estate, lovely community vibe. Had lunch twice here when working in the area. Cullen skink particularly..."
Grace Marshall
"For almost a decade, we have been proud supporters of this delightful couple, accompanying them on their journey throughout Edinburgh. Ana's warm and..."
Christopher Wedge
"Had a quick breakfast here. Great food and lovely chat. Really..."
Robert Cubey
"We had a delicious breakfast at Cocorico. We probably would have missed it had we not been to Campervan for a beer (kinda off the beaten path, but..."
Jess Walby
"Always five star food and service. - I often come for takeaway, which means picking up a special sweet..."
"Such a gem in Edinburgh! We tried the classic, pistachio, and the meringue and they were all incredible! We went back the next day and saw he had..."
Jessica Daisley (daixley)
"Absolutely love the éclairs - and will definitely try all their other pastry as well. My favourite so far is the lemon meringue éclair, but..."
Denise Strohsahl
"Owner was friendly, tiramisu éclaire was quite good, but not mind blowing. I will have to try it again! Definitely recommend it for the variety of..."
Ammir Barakat
"Best éclairs I ever had 💥 I'm a big fan of éclair and these are excellent. Give a try and thank to me..."
Burcu Ucan
"The shop is the cutest pastry shop I’ve ever seen, with it’s art and hand written boards and the eclairs are just magnificent, pistachio and..."
bilge kıvrak
"An Éclair heaven in Edinburgh! We are so lucky to have this shop in our city. From cream to dough, every ingredient is hand made! Chef Can is more..."
KUTLU BALCI
"I didn't realise an éclair could be so good. I saw this shop on social media and was eagar to give it a try. Omg I was not disappointed. This is..."
John Chan
"One of my favourite dessert shops in Edinburgh, everything is perfect especially the pistachio..."
Yingjie Tang
"I went twice there, and it was absolutely fantastic, it's is even better than what I can find in some bakery back home in France, it's tasty,..."
Alex Galron
"Everything we have tried from Écosse Éclair has been delicious. Especially loved the Burns night special which was hands down one of the best..."
A M
"Their eclairs are amazing! Definitely a great option for when you want a treat! They’re also very beautiful if instagram-friendly desserts are..."
Hannah Siegel
"Cannot get enough of this place! The pastries are phenomenal and the coffe is definitely worth a try too.
I'd definitely reccommend the lemon Eclair..."
Jack McConnell
"Went there to get something different than a cake for my mother's birthday. She's a pastry cook so she knows her stuff, I had to be careful with my..."
Árpi Medgyes
"This is a small GEM hidden away on a side street of Edinburgh..
An Absolute Eclair Heaven. We luckily lived very close, and that were taking in to..."
Alexander Pedersen
"One of the many many reasons I love living where I do - this place is just round the corner. Absolutely delicious eclairs (and other food!) - I..."
Paige Boxshall
"Great to see this wee shop open on Easter Road, adding to all the other foodie treasures.
It sells exactly what the name suggests - éclairs made in..."
Matthew Halsall
"Wow. These eclairs are so tasty and so nice! I didn't even have time to take a picture of them.
I'll definitely be recommending this..."
Juliette Grd
"I had Ruby chocolate for the first time in my life here. Loved the ruby chocolate Eclair, brought my friends all the way from Glasgow here just to..."
Sarthak Khatiwada
"An absolute gem! I’m lucky enough to be close to ecosse eclair and I’m tempted almost every day to get an eclair on my walk home. Every eclair is..."
"Came for a birthday breakfast. Extensive crepe options and a variety of other breakfast items. The pancakes also looked delightful as did the set..."
Randomadventurer 13
"We’ve been traveling around the UK + Ireland for a little over a week. We’ve had breakfast every day we’ve been here and this is by far the..."
Kelley Morrell
"Good choice of crepes and tea. Need a bit of walking from city Center but it worths it. A nicely decorated restaurant with good/friendly..."
Agnes Lee
"Pictured is the G.O.A.T. and Ham & cheese savoury crêpes. We were walking around Edinburgh and were looking for a last minute breakfast spot that..."
Abigail Perkins
"Decorated with chandeliers and white tone, Le petit cafe brings simple but pleasant vibe.
The savory crepe, I tried, named Parisian (Ham cheese and..."
P “Hamholtz” Sah
"Absolutely lovely establishment! We had breakfast there twice during our stay in Edinburgh. Savory crepes and gelettes that melt in your mouth. Tea..."
Vanessa Keeton
"Very sophisticated place with a French touch in the heart of Edinburgh. My friend and I stopped here for a breakfast during our trip to Scotland and..."
houcine benlaib
"BEST PANCAKES EVER! We orderd the pancakes with bacon and maple syrup and also the banana with caramel sauce, was lovely, fresh and light...."
phoebe smith
"This small cozy Café is absolutely beautiful. We appreciated our stay there and the staff was super friendly! The food and also the Pumpkin Pie..."
Kathriin Magiic
"We had breakfast here 2 times and the food was really nice. I had one day the healthy yoghurt and another day the savoury crêpe. Nice portions. The..."
"The traditional-looking wee Scottish cafe is too crowded on a Sunday morning so we popped into the French corner. Merci for the nice breakfast.
The..."
X
"Recommended by friend, I finally try this French cafe which serves savory and desserts.
I try their salami croissant. The texture of croissant is..."
P “Hamholtz” Sah
"I nice tea place in Edinburgh. I am celiac and I had instead of lunch some delicous little cakes instead. The owner's wife is celiac so he knows what..."
michele kümin
"Coming here to have a quiet lecture during a 2 hours pause from some other activity. I had 2 teas and 1 little cake. Omg the cake guys was amazing,..."
Mircea Dascalescu
"Walked into this lovely spot by accident on our last day in Edinburgh. Started with lovely service from the waitress who was bubbly and made us laugh..."
Katie Berry
"Wonderful breakfast and bakery spot. Vegetarian and gluten free options. Staff are incredibly kind and..."
Sarah-Marie R. Boerner Albertson
"Wow. What amazing gluten free patisseries. A whole shelf full! They were incredible, and the staff so friendly and patient. There were so many..."
Beth Walton
"Cozy french café just off the Grassmarket. Very friendly staff and great service. I must admit, the pastries are fantastic. Can't forget the..."
Ian Harrison
"Very cute little tea shop. After visiting the castle we came here for afternoon tea and some sweets. The tea selection was good and the little..."
Nicole Kuha
"Absolutely adorable place and very friendly family run atmosphere excellent flavours affordable prices..."
Viktória László
"OUTSTANDING!!! Customer oriented, prompt, polite and VERY DELICIOUS food. Even owner came up said high and if there is anything I needed. Since we..."
Vladimir Trubin
"This lovely little cafe serves up a gorgeous breakfast, choose from Scottish, British or the L’Etoile. They also serve lunch items. AND they will..."
Clare Mcfrazier
"Nice and cozy place. The food was very good but the portions
pretty little and there's little options to choose from. Anyway, recommended place...."
Giuseppe D'Alterio
"After trying more than five breakfast shop throughout Edinburgh, I highly recommend this shop to the..."
Lo Hermia
"Amazing and very polite staff, the food was very delicious, big portions and good prices. The carrot cake was..."
Maria Chis
"This place is one of the best of its kind. It has all: friendly, welcoming service, amazing food and quality ingredients.
There is no fried oil..."
Thomas T.
"Absolutely loved the intricately made pastries here! They’re all home made and not too sweet. We went there back to back in two days and would have..."
Lynn T
"Cute find in Edinburgh. Loved the fact that whom I think may be the owner, conversed with me in French. Very authentic.
Inviting patisserie counter...."
shelley wareham
"Another lovely lunch, great gluten-free options including an amazing range of patisserie. The baguettes (not GF) are so fresh and crunchy, and good..."
"Quaint little store and I mean little, it will take a maximum of 14 pax very tightly. They serve a small selection of lights meals and patisseries...."
Thavashni Reddy
"We only wanted a sandwich, but ended up with 30 minutes in Paris. The staff offered a welcome as warm as their baguettes and took our order in..."
EdinBlogger
"French Heaven. This little café in Bruntsfield is a delight. It is compact but has a charm all it's own. This is helped by the friendly French staff..."
Del Vs Food
"Too short of cash for a holiday?This bijoux boulangerie in Bruntfield have friendly staff that chat to you in French, proper bread and a..."
Lisa Thompson
"We had coffees and pastries sitting in, the service was good, every person working seemed to be focused on providing great customer experience which..."
adrien olivier
"It’s a nice cozy cafe right next to my work place which is a win for me! I had a take out for a hot chocolate and oat milk latte they both were..."
Shravya Reddy
"You can find great authentic French pastry here !
Although I am not French, but as a foodie with high expectations, their quiche is really delicious,..."
Belle Chia
"This new bakery on Bruntsfield is now a favourite spot at 7 in the morning for fresh baked pastries and coffee. They also do amazing bread and..."
linda o'keeffe
"Very Parisian little cafe. Great choice of coffees, cakes and..."
Renuka Morris
"Lovely small cafe but not a lot of space. Staff were lovley even though it was near the end of the day for them finishing shift. Coffee was ok but..."
Emma Smith
"Great little patisserie with delicious treats and great coffee. Well worth popping..."
John deVil
"Lovely coffee; delectable pastries and delicate..."
Jeanne Cyrus
"I hadn’t known a real croissant until I came to..."
T. Hyatt
"The best macaroons. Very flavorful and worth it. The vanilla flan slapped and hit the spot. The slice was thicc and it was devoured immediately on..."
Annika Kleinebenne
"Absolutely wonderful patisserie in Bruntsfield. I had visited years ago when I lived in the area, and was delighted to return on a recent trip. The..."
Brian Shaw
"Just popped in with a friend for a coffee. Small and intimate with good coffee and despite us having just one coffee each they were in no hurry to..."
Maria Halliday
"Maybe we caught the staff on am off day but they were pretty grumpy. Apart from that the pastries were really nice and the decor is..."
"Honestly can’t say enough good things about my experience at heron. The service was warm and friendly - never stuffy - you can tell the love for..."
Whitney Jardine
"My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed our evening at Heron. It was a fantastic experience from start to finish. We both opted for the Tasting Menu and..."
Lucy
"I did a little research before heading to Edinburgh to meet friends staging a production for Fringe and found this little gem. Since it was a last..."
Jose Ho
"Completely exceeded my expectations, we had the tasting menu and just wow! Wonderfully calm, spacious and tranquil. The food was simply..."
Ross Egan
"We visited for a special occasion, and the staff at Heron really went above and beyond to make us feel special. We opted for the tasting menu and..."
Tsenka Georgieva
"We had the nine course tasting menu, which we thought might be too much food but it turned out to be the perfect amount.
Every course was..."
Paul Davis
"Thank you for the most incredible tasting menu experience for our anniversary! Can't recommend it enough.
We went for Sunday lunch and even from the..."
Rebecca Lee
"Interesting tasting menu, had the pescatarian version, some excellent dishes notably the scallop, monkfish courses. Lovely langoustine dish and fine..."
Nizam Hamid
"An amazing experience from start to finish. Beautiful dining space, the most warm and welcoming staff, attentive without being intrusive. As for the..."
carol mclintock
"I felt like royalty coming to Heron, part of the bourgeoise elite without all the pretentiousness that comes with it. The food was exceptional:..."
"I've ordered take-away from Miao's kitchen. Their gwa bao is probably the most authentic you can find in Edinburgh. Their roast duck bento is simply..."
Hao Tang
"Amazingly delicious and authentic Taiwanese cuisine with cozy atmosphere and friendly staffs- great place to taste lovely..."
萱甯
"The pork rice bento is so delicious! Here you can have the best Taiwanese cuisine! Will definitely come back..."
Yishan Ho
"Wonderful place to have such lovely Taiwanese food. Will definitely visit..."
Geneping Yang
"We had a lovely afternoon tea. Nice atmosphere. Nice..."
Nu-Ya McInnes
"Yesterday we had my daughter's birthday party at Miao's kitchen and this has been great.
The food was really good: sandwiches, cakes, quiches, and..."
Olivier Garnier
"This is a wonderful café :) The cake and the lemon tart were amazing. 😃 😃..."
Trista Huang
"Brilliant food and lovely service - I can recommend the..."
Scott Douglas
"Really clean, friendly and great coffee. Toilet facilities..."
"I don't have much experience with such high end dining and I was most impressed by the service here. The food was very good as well and..."
Nivan Mamak
"We book a fancy restaurant to experience each Christmas and this year we chose Restaurant Martin Wishart. We decided so early on, we actually booked..."
Edinburgh Feasts
"If there’s one aspect of Edinburgh restaurant provision that our site has become less focussed on, in recent times, it’s fine dining. We’ve..."
Lunch Quest
"Filament is quite a small and compact coffee shop so it is to their considerable credit that they’ve managed to find room for two pop-up events as..."
Lunch Quest
"My favourite retaurant. We always try and call when in edinburgh. A fringe must do. Looking forward to the great service and wonderful food later..."
Alan Harrison
"My wife and I with 8 other family members had a very special meal at wisharts. The food, service and atmosphere was amazing and will be remembered..."
Giancarlo Lanny
"This is my favourite restaurant in Edinburgh. Yes, we have three other Michelin started restaurants but in my opinion, this one has it all from..."
Tracey
"Not long after ordering a small dice sized horseradish beet macaron was presented meant to be eaten in one bite to wake up the palette. It was an..."
Gastro World
"As Edinburgh’s leading fine dining establishment, Restaurant Martin Wishart continues to go from strength to strength, building on seemingly..."
Fine Dining Guide
"...exciting main courses in their tasting menus but Martin Wishart sure does. A brilliantly elegant rendition of a comfort..."
Elizabeth On Food
"Restaurant Martin Wishart was the first restaurant in Edinburgh to gain a Michelin star (back in 2001) and we understand they are hoping to get their..."
Thecriticalcouple
"I have to admit that I was nervous for this dinner. I have never eaten in a Michelin star restaurant before and was worried about lots of things:..."
Onehungrygirl
"The food experience here, overall, was very good without reaching excellent. This was a good, solid haute cuisine meal with one or two highlights..."
Robin
"I had heard great things about Martin Wishart restaurant and was dying to go but it was a tad out of my price range. Then I heard that they did a set..."
Alison Laing
"Situated in Edinburgh’s Port of Leith, Restaurant Martin Wishart opened its doors in 1999. Just two years after opening, the restaurant was awarded..."
Stacebuds
"Amazing food. Get the the taster menu. Flavours, background and origination of food well explained as expected from a starred restaurant. However..."
Js Brown
"Fantastic guest service and appropriate meal portions. I highly recommend the Tasting Menu with matching wines. It was the perfect experience from..."
D. Johnson
"A lovely experience. My second visit after a 9 year gap. Faultless service and attentive staff. Food delicious. Would..."
P A
"Went for the lunch, rather than tasting menu so was pleasantly surprised to find that the amuse bouche (and bread) actually came with 6 or 7..."
Ian Lamberton
"What an absolute excellent experience. This was my first Michelin star restaurant & it was even better than I imagined. Paul & his staff were right..."
Alexa Dunkle
"This was my wife and I’s first experience of fine dining at a Michelin restaurant. It was certainly better than “fine”, in fact it was..."
Chaz Carstairs
"3.5. A good experience - alright for a special occasion, but I expected better (in certain areas) for a restaurant that’s supposed to be one of the..."
JD
"Writing this review after dining at Martin Wishart ten months ago. Absolutely amazing food and service. My friend and I discovered this gem a day..."
Yuxin Chen
"Good overall but expected better from the Scottish culinary legend. Starters were best from this tasting menu. Service could have been more..."
Alison
"Amazing artwork—the team here are wizards. Everyone and everything are top notch professionally provided, from the welcome at the door, throughout..."
Jeff O
"I have waited several weeks before writing this review because I wanted to be certain I was not being rushed along by the reputation. So the quick..."
Ian Ward
"I really enjoyed the food here. I had the tasting menu and thought was well executed overall. Reason for four stars
1) halibut ceviche - I love the..."
S M
"Very enjoyable tasting menu experience. Wonderful service with great staff, friendly and attentive. Food was exquisite, excellent starters, thought..."
Nizam Hamid
"Consistently fabulous. The vegetarian food here is the best I've had.
We've been 4-5 times over the past few years and it never disappoints. Meat and..."
Beales
"We had the set lunch menu which is limited to 2 choices per course with cheese as an add on, bread is served, an amuse bouchée and sweets to finish...."
Joseph Kincaid
"Had a great evening here with the tasting menu. Particularly enjoyed the knowledge and enthusiasm that the servers demonstrated for the food and..."
Austin Bailey
"Excellent food and service, with a superb wine selection to compliment the food. The lamb main was a highlight from the..."
"Really goodArguably the best pound for pound food I’ve had in Edinburgh. Non-fussy staff and ambience. Been a few times and never..."
Anvi Deol
"Impeccable food and service!! The restaurant has great ambience with classy decor. If you like the taste of fresh oysters, I would highly recommend..."
Anastasia
"Delicious and creative food in the heart of Edinburgh. Martin Wishart's new edition is definitely worth a visit. Service is professional and ambience..."
Dr. H
"I had the fortune to interview Paul Tamburrini last year, before The Honours opened. Conceived as a more relaxed, casual dining experience than..."
EdinburghFoody
"Absolutely amazing meal. The staff were excellent; friendly and helpful. The food was delicious, and the portion sizes perfect. The interior of the..."
Thomas M
"This place was recommended to us and I am thankful to the nice stranger in the smoking section 😊. The people at honours really know what they are..."
Dee Castro
"Fabulous, couldn't fault it, had a wonderful birthday lunch, we haven't been to a fine dining/Michelin star restaurant since we had a very..."
Gemma
"The best French restaurant I have been in the UK so far. Went there for a business lunch on a friend's recommendation. Had the set menu - salmon,..."
Lili H
"Great lunch at exceptional value. And very good service..."
Dougie Atkinson
"I had a diner with my wife. It was so nice diner! Thank you for your excellent..."
B S
"I didn’t know what to expect as this was reservation was made for me. We were a party of 4 in the evening and had the best meal during my visit to..."
Paul Khanna
"Went for a birthday meal, it's a relaxed place which gives it a nice feel, not too big either so has a cosier feel. Arrived early so took time to try..."
Keith Gunn
"Lovely food here. It's definitely somewhere one would go for special occasions. The service is very polite and friendly (but not overly so which is..."
Jen J
"A gem! This is the best value for money experience I have ever had. The atmosphere is chic, the food is Michelin-standard and the service is very..."
Stelios Serghiou
"Amazing experience. We had cocktails to start at the bar and then were led to the dining room for our meal. Oysters were super fresh and our starters..."
Diogo Bento
"Eating at The Honours is an amazing experience! As soon as you walk in the staff treat you warmly and are very genial. I booked last minute on a..."
Edel Hennessy
"Great dining experience. A nice welcome upon arrival and shown to our table in a busy and obviously popular restaurant.
The menu offers a varied..."
Mowdre
"Wow. This place not only served the best steak we've had in a long time, but the staff were so *SO* friendly. Hamish, if that is even your real name,..."
Martyn Haigh
"Good - but not excelent - food. High ceilings.
Good service - pleasant staff. Nice ambiance.
Circa £60 per head. Cocktails were apparently okay..."
L K
"One of the best meals I’ve eaten. The smoked salmon starter was unlike nothing I’ve tried, the roe deer was out of this world and the desert was..."
Chris g
"The most fantastic, wonderful, delicious, succulent and well served steak i have ever eaten. This place is pure heaven: the staff are lovely, the..."
"My wife and I stopped off here for breakfast as a little treat after seeing the 12 week scan of our baby. Shop is very small but it was cute and..."
Chaz Carstairs
"So glad I found this wee gem of a place. Been there a couple of times, and I can testify that both the savoury and sweet items are absolutely..."
Maria
"Very cute little shop and the bakes are very pretty. Granola and yoghurt was very nice and the cheese scone was quite good. Blueberry muffin could..."
Samuel Murphy
"I love this place. They have an incredible apple crumble muffin and an Autumn spice latte that I love. One of the best places for coffee. The..."
Margaret Mical
"Cozy café with delicious homemade baked goods, lovely pottery and wood furniture. Nice flower arrangements and relaxing background music, not..."
Katia M
"Lovely little cafe - staff are very friendly and welcoming and it’s the best coffee I’ve tasted in Edinburgh (been through them all). They’re..."
Charlie Gregory
"Lovely scones and coffee! Comes with housemade jam. Very cute..."
Michelle
"I’ve been tracking the opening of Kate’s and wanting to visit for some time. Finally managed to get a chance to visit! Just unreal! Cosy and snug..."
Jack C
"A lovely place with excellent coffee! The interior is so nice and warm, it’s a pleasure to be in! Very Instagrammable too..."
Natalia Filvarova
"Such a beautiful cafe, with delicious cakes, scones and other treats and fantastic coffee. A family affair as well, not to mention being supremely..."
Braised Rabbit with Butternut Puree Roasted Butternut Broad Beans and Parma Ham
Hake
Crab
Scallops
Spinach Vegetable
Chocolate mousse
Duck
Puddings
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Sorbet
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Fine Dining
"A small, personal restaurant hidden away in the back streets of Edinburgh. What a find! We had the 7 course taster menu with accompanying wines which..."
Madhavi
"This restaurant is tiny, I mean really tiny, like smaller than some peoples lounge tiny! In the basement of one of Stockbridge many floored beautiful..."
Swati Bhatnagar
"Great restaurant. Very intimate atmosphere with good service and an excellent menu of locally sourced food. Chef Paul Gunning's enthusiasm for his..."
Craig Wright
"This is by far my favourite restaurant in Edinburgh and currently the only restaurant that my partner (a chef) will eat at! So for me, that says..."
TartanSpoon
"Run by head chef and owner Paul Gunning, Purslane in Stockbridge serves quality produce packed with intense flavours. This year has already proven to..."
Stacebuds
"Consistency is key in the restaurant business and I’ve waxed lyrical about this St. Stephen Street eatery many times, but tonight,..."
Phil Cook
"Purslane is situated in a little basement abode on St Stephen Street in Stockbridge and seats less than 20, which gives an intimate vibe to the..."
Edinburgh Feasts
"SOMETIMES IN LIFE you just have to accept that you’re never going to master certain things. After an hour (yes, I said hour) long attempt at..."
Phil Cook
"Happy to go for every meal. I love this place. I feel as though I'm going into someone's house for dinner, the dining room is small and intimate. The..."
Eatright
"Christmas is a time for over indulgence, when traditionally one lets oneself go a bit. With the amount of food on offer over this period it's..."
Such Food.
"I had an absolutely amazing three-course Christmas meal at Purslane, it's a very intimate space and makes for an ideal destination for intimate..."
Breaking Fast
"I've waited almost 4 weeks to write this..and purely the reason because, well..I simply still haven't found anywhere that is as exceptional as this..."
Ling Law
"Stockbridge hides a number of gems in cellars along St Stephen Street. Purslane is a recent addition to the area. The owner, Paul Gunning, and his..."
EdinburghFoody
"Hidden in a basement in St Stephen’s Street this little restaurant is a real treat, but make sure you’re good and hungry before you go because..."
Edinburgh Little Black Book
"Meeting a local foodie, we went on his recommendation for a lunchtime destination. Purslane was his suggestion and as soon as I get the chance to..."
AllZomorrow'sParties
"Butternut squash velouté amuse bouche. Smoky and good
Duck slices rare-ish but not too w slaw. And caramel onions
Smoked salmon and smoked trout..."
Dana P.
"But, soft! What light through yonder window breaks, it is the east and Purslane is my sun!
It was a beautiful sunny lunchtime when we came in here..."
Gina B.
"Went there for their 7 course tasting menu on Friday. One look at the menu and I almost wanted to do a Bridget Jones dance around the restaurant...."
Nishitaa R.
"I OFTEN WALK passed restaurants just to have a gander at the menu; call it a food geeky hobby of mine. As it happens, Purslane is just around the..."
Phil C.
"Anita A. and I went to Purslane for their 7 course tasting menu @£50 pp - as we had a voucher it was half price and a good reason enough to indulge..."
Rayan D.
"A recent addition to the Stockbridge restaurant directory, the Purslane promises "casual fine dining" in relaxed surroundings. One of those places..."
Blythe R.
"I have been to Purslane at least three times. On two occasions I was entertaining business partners. Choosing from the three course menu was always a..."
Miguel A.
"Another great find from the Michelin Guide, which describes Purslane as "cosy, atmospheric basement restaurant which comprises just 9 tables. The..."
Dave
"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Purselane, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. This intimate restaurant, with just six tables..."
Jad H
"Amazing tasting menu with beautifully paired wines, relaxed and attentive service. Gorgeous little place, worth every..."
Ruth Davis
"Absolutely fantastic meal with my family today! Service is outstanding and attention to detail is wonderful with a cozy atmosphere. The food is..."
Tricia Muir
"Best meal we had in Edinburgh. Lovely small and cosy restaurant. We had the launch special + wine pairing (20£ for 2 dishes, 40£ including wine..."
Anna Tovkun
"Without a doubt the best restaurant / fine dining experience I have ever had. Honestly, it was amazing. My hubby and I enjoyed the 7-course taster..."
Drea Warner
"Delicious, lovely arranged food and unusual composition of the ingredients- so tasty.
Absolut congenial..."
E Diethelm
"Outstanding.
The food.
The service.
The atmosphere.
From start to finish this was an amazing dining experience.
We had the 5 course tasting menu with..."
Graeme Munro
"Our best food experience in Edinburgh for sure, and one of the best at all.
We had two 7 meals dinners and it was excellent!
Service was also really..."
Vera Zaitceva
"Wow! The perfect dining experience. We had the 7 course tasting menu at lunchtime and every single course was sublime. An intimate venue but one in..."
"This is a cosy small Café offering great coffee, freash tea in teapots, variety of pastries and very nice service. We have been eating breakfast..."
Anna Fahlman
"Food is great! Staff are very pleasant and nice. Great place for breakfast or afternoon tea! Definitely coming back each morning we are here in..."
George Kemp
"We walked past this little cafe a few times and eventually wondered in as the temptation of cake & coffee was hard to resist! We had Mars bar..."
Abby
"Stumbled across this place whilst exploring. Lovely quiet cafe. The carrot cake was gorgeous! Good choice of cakes and..."
Claire Shaw
"Found this place by chance when exploring Edinburgh, it was a very welcoming sight after being rained on throughout the day. The choice of cakes and..."
Rose Simmons
"Super friendly cafe serving up a gorgeous array of tempting cakes and gorgeous..."
Stephen Richards
"Friendly staff wonderful environment delicious cake and tasty coffee its a small cute cafe pastry bar. You need to visit..."
Ismail Polat
"Had a wee pit stop here during a walk around the city. Nice cafe and couldn't really fault the food and the coffee, however the woman who served me..."
David Stewart
"Delicious pastries, cakes and coffee, friendly staff and a good amount of seating space to have a chat and afternoon tea with friends. I especially..."
fueille
"Best Almond croissant I’ve had for sure. Coffee was great too, clearly know their stuff. Great for a morning stop off or work break. Definitely pop..."
William Lapinskis
"I started coming here most mornings for my work coffee after I received a lovely letter from the owner encouraging local businesses to come in and..."
James Chix
"Very intim and cosy place. Actually it was more room than expected once we were inside. I really recommend the salty caramel cheesecake and the red..."
Hilde Jordbruen
"They have cannolis!!
Need I say more?
(Plus delightful counter..."
DrPfeiffer
"Highly recommend this little coffee shop...very friendly staff, delicious almond croissants and best soya latte I’ve had so far in Edinburgh. They..."
Karina Chong-Olsson (Karinajean72)
"Super friendly staff, vast selection of chocolate, pastries, cannoli and much..."
Federico Giraud
"Very tasty products. Plenty of filling, scones were delicious and you put your own butter and jam on. A wooden knife was provided. Every thing was..."
Christine Torley
"Chiara has supported our local community during lockdown with amazing home delivered food and is now turning her talents to the new city shop.
Just..."
Andrew Marriott
"Excellent pastries and even better customer service! Staff were very incredibly helpful when we had questions about where to go next in the local..."
Darius Kiani
"Super tasty pastry and coffee! Definitely worth a visit, especially if you enjoy freshly made cakes and other sweet..."
"Lovely place. It's a deli and a restaurant. Simple menu, totally gorgeous food. Great hospitality. Highly..."
Julie Fletcher
"Good food and great service, my husband and I had a lovely sandwich and a pot of..."
Linda Harper
"We always go there when we're visiting Edinburgh. A stones throw from haymarket station.
Lovely staff. Fantastic plat de jour each day: homemade..."
Chris Banfi
"Excellent food, ambience and service; a little corner of France in..."
Sarah Turner
"Excellent food and wine, superb service and total value for..."
Lesley Neilan
"Good food, great service. We like to sit at the front tables as it reminds us of street front restaurants in france. Loved..."
Allan Laidlaw
"Being French myself, it was really nice to talk to an other French and to eat real fresh French food..."
Ikamy
"Excellent croissants and pastries from this little place. Their baked bread is also lovely. I have no experience eating at the restaurant itself, but..."
Hein
"We dive in for fresh bread and croissants and pastries, always greeted with a smile and the pastries and bread are fantastic. They only take cash..."
Marijke Louise
"The quality of dishes on offer is really good, and the place has a relaxed and welcoming feel to..."
Lunch Quest
"No seating, but it is a perfect little bakery and sandwich counter. And so reasonably priced. Savory and sweet pastries, quiche, and a small..."
Anne Haddad
"Lovely little cafe. Returned after the first time because of great food and prices. Lovely staff. So nice to see a small cafe still alive..."
Beausy
"Thanks for kindness and humor. You made me..."
Yumi Jo
"Just had a takeaway from here. Coffee, ham and cheese croissant, and a sandwich. All delicious, and cost not far off what it would in the well known..."
james murphy
"I can't fault the breakfast I got here. Was tasty. And very reasonably priced. The man working there was very nice to talk to aswell. I'll definitely..."
Ryan Brake
"5* French ambience. 5* quirkiness. I love this place. Open early in the morning for a coffee before my various West End appointments. Cakes and fruit..."
critical critter
"It's is a little bit hidden place, looking very small from the outside, but please give it a go!! We did on our trip to Edinburgh and we are very..."
Joanna Wierzba
"A really nice place in the Haymarket area. I only popped in for a coffee & this was really nice. The person serving was friendly &..."
Kevin Aquarius
"Excellent food and friendly service - bear in mind that service is likely to be slow and allow time for this but the food is very nice and extremely..."
Peter Le Tissier
"Got some delicious items from the bakery. The ham & cheese croissant is so delicious and the potato dog is such an amazing idea that was executed..."
Veneta Haralampieva
"Visited today as one of a group of 11. All food freshly prepared so be aware that there will be a bit of a wait. All meals were excellent, very..."
Helen Mackay
"Delicious French sandwiches, pastry and fresh coffee, served with nice French..."
Olga Paloma
"Great coffee, friendly and helpful staff. Despite being short staffed the gentleman did very well. If you like coffee and homemade, tasty food, come..."
Mellyface
"Fantastic,delicious and affordable food. owner was very friendly and..."
"Happened upon this lovely restaurant in Grassmarket, Edinburgh, and we were lucky enough to get s table, I had French onion soup, husband had black..."
Paula Colbourne
"A beautiful Cafe, full of charm that serves some classic French dishes. We had the fixed price lunch menu, which included an entree, mains and coffee..."
Rene de Koning
"The salmon I order was lively. The lemon sauce accompanying it was delightful, adding to my enjoyment. The side potato was slightly firmer than I..."
VI & Bars
"We recently dined at Petit Paris and was absolutely blown away by the dining experience. The stew with sausages and potatoes was, without a doubt,..."
Anna Moss
"Love this place. Best place to get moules with blue cheese! The ambiance is nice but the service was slow(tbf there was 7 of us so that's probably..."
Izzy M
"Had a lunch here and wow - the food is amazing! Service was quick and very polite. The place is small with a nice atmosphere. Will definitely be..."
Jonathan MacDonald
"We had salmon and ribeye steak as mains. They were delicious and good portion. Highly recommended. Staff were nice to..."
Takahiro Shimizu
"We came at 7pm and it’s a bit busy at the moment, but the quality of food really surprises us. The seafood is fresh and the sauce tastes great, the..."
Zhiwei Chen
"Petit Paris never disappoints. Delicious food ALWAYS. Friendly service. We've been customers for at least 8 years and I must say that they keep their..."
Paula Rose
"So happy to return to Edinburgh and to this fabulous little French restaurant! The food is always so well done. This time we shared a dozen..."
Adele Surridge
"Extremely delicious french food. Totally worth visiting, not so expensive and kids friendly as well. Loved the food and dessert..."
neha sharma
"Booked and disappointed to be led to the basement but no complaints with the service down there and certainly no complaint with the steaks we had..."
Colin Turnbull
"Excellent! The food is presented and prepared with care. Everything was flavourful and delicious. I had the French onion soup as a starter, sea..."
Jacob Adams
"Wonderful French food. I don’t remember having it as good in Paris. Super..."
Mark Zand
"Loved the food! I’m from the US and so everything about this restaurant is so much better than back home. I loved the desserts and the main courses..."
Queeny Vincent
"Good lunch deal in a touristy area, around £18 for starter, main and coffee.
I have been here for a few times and my favourite starter is the French..."
Jennifer Li
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