#1: The Little Chartroom
In Michelin Guide!
Address: 30-31 Albert Place, Edinburgh EH7 5HN Scotland
Meals – What you get:
- Starters
- Meat Dishes
- Fish & Seafood
- Lunch
- Vegetarian & Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Desserts
Menus: From around £65 per head for a three course meal
Typical French Dishes?
Little Chartrooms plates are not traditional French home cooking, but rather haute cuisine Michelin-level plates in a very unique style, created by a grandious chef.
Opening Hours:
- Thursday to Sunday from 5pm until 10pm (Last seating 8pm)
- Saturday – Lunch 12.00-4.00pm (Last seating at 2pm)
Dinner 5.00-10pm (Last seating at 8pm) - Sunday – Lunch 12.00-4.30pm (Last seating at 2.15pm)
Dinner 6.00-10pm (Last seating 8pm)
This Laid-back Little Restaurant
The restaurant is reasonably priced and uses locally sourced ingredients! It is probably best to book ahead because of the popularity of this buzzing little restaurant.
The food is truly outstanding every course is a feast for the eyes and taste. Each course was perfectly balanced and beautifully presented.
One very happy customer commented that set lunch is well presented and excellent value for money!
In the front of house, Shaun is very friendly, helpful, informative and efficient, as are all the staff. The overall atmosphere is buzzing and the prices are excellent for this quality and level of food. Well worth a visit!
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#2: Purslane Restaurant
In Michelin Guide!
Scotland’s Best Fine Dining Restaurant Winner
Address: 33A St. Stephen Street, Edinburgh EH3 5AH Scotland
Meals – What you get:
- Five-course tasting menu
- Seven-course tasting menu
- Starters
- Meat Dishes
- Fish & Seafood
- Lunch
- Vegetarian & Vegan
- Gluten-Free
- Desserts
- Cheeses
Menus: £23 – £50
Typical French Dishes?
Serving French, British, Scottish, European, and International food, no traditional French home cooking, but contemporary plates with a strong French touch.
Opening Hours:
- Lunch: Wed-Sun 12 – 13.30
- Dinner: Wed-Sat 18.00 – 21.00
Award-Winning Cosy Little Restaurant
The Telegraph rated this restaurant as the “Best fine-dining restaurant in Edinburgh.”
While the Michelin Guide said, “Ambitious modern dishes which mix tried-and-tested flavours with modern techniques.”
There are just nine tables in this atmospheric basement restaurant, making booking ahead a must.
Award-winning Chef and owner Paul Gunning has worked in 5-star hotels, Michelin starred and 2 to 3 Rosette restaurants, under chefs such as Marco Pierre White, Phil Thompson, Jeff Bland and Jean Michel Gauffre.
The food is magnificent; while the atmosphere and service are relaxed, the food quality is never in doubt. The flavour combinations Paul cooks up and the presentation are superb. The delicious five-course and seven-course tasting menus with matching wine are incredible and well worth a try!
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#3: The Kitchin
One Michelin Star!
Address: 78 Commercial Quay, Edinburgh EH6 6LX Scotland
Meals – What you get:
- Chef’s tasting menus
- A La Carte menu
- Starters
- Meat Dishes
- Fish & Seafood
- Lunch
- Vegetarian & Vegan
- Gluten-Free
- Desserts
- Cheeses
Menus: from £35 to £150
Typical French Dishes?
Here you get incredibly tasty and well-decorated French plates on Michelin Star level.
Opening Hours:
- Tues – Sat Lunch 12.00 – 14.30
- Tues-Sat Dinner 18.00 – 22.00
Converted Whisky Warehouse
This patriotic little restaurant boasts the philosophy of ‘from nature to plate.’ It serves up British seasonal cuisine influenced by French cooking techniques and uses top quality locally sourced ingredients.
It opened in 2006 and was awarded a Michelin in 2007 followed by numerous prestigious awards including ‘Best UK Restaurant,’ ‘Best Restaurant in Scotland’ and ‘Best Restaurant Experience.’
Owner and Chef Tom Kitchin became Scotland’s youngest Michelin starred chef-proprietor at the age of 29. He has worked at some of the best restaurants and with some of the most renowned chefs, including Pierre Koffmann at the three-star La Tante Claire in London, The 3-star Michelin restaurant Guy Savoy in Paris Alain Ducasse’s three-star Michelin Le Louis XV restaurant in Monte Carlo.
Tom launched his debut book at the Edinburgh Book Festival in August 2009, ‘From Nature to Plate,’ which has been the restaurant’s philosophy. He followed this in 2010 with ‘Kitchin Suppers.’
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#4: Restaurant Martin Wishart
One Michelin Star!
Four AA Rosettes
Address: 54 Shore, Edinburgh EH6 6RA Scotland
Meals – What you get:
- Breakfast? / Lunch? / Dinner
- Starters
- Meat Dishes
- Fish & Seafood
- Vegetarian
- Cheese
- Desserts
Menus: from £45 to £150
Typical French Dishes?
Confit de canard, Duck Rillettes and other contemporary European dishes created in Haute Cuisine French style.
Opening Hours:
Lunch
- Wednesday to Friday12:00–13:30
- Saturday -12:00–13:30 (serving only our Market menu and tasting menu only. There is no lunch menu on a Saturday)
Dinner
- Wednesday to Thursday – 18:30–22:00
- Friday & Saturday -18:30–22:00
A perfect mix of classic dishes
Owner and Chef Martin Wishart was born in Edinburgh and has established himself as one of the UK’s most highly respected chefs. Martin trained under Chefs such as Albert Roux, Michel Roux Jr, Marco Pierre White, and John Burton-Race, taking a little bit of inspiration from each mentor.
Martin serves up delicious food with a passion for food and a great understanding of classic French cooking techniques every time. Being a proud Scot, Martin likes to use Scottish produce and has built lasting relationships with many of his suppliers.
The décor is tasteful, and the restaurant’s atmosphere is relaxed, and the staff are professional and attentive. Well worth a visit!
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#5: L’Escargot Bleu Restaurant
Address: 56 Broughton Street, Edinburgh EH1 3SA Scotland
Meals – What you get:
- Starters
- Meat Dishes
- Fish & Seafood
- Lunch
- Vegetarian & Vegan
- Gluten-Free
- Desserts
Meals: from £15 to £25
Typical French Dishes?
Soupe de poisson, Quiche Lorraine, Escargots au bleu d’Auvergne, Confit de canard, Fromages affinés, Crème citron among others.
Opening Hours:
- Friday and Saturday Lunch 13.00 – 16.00
Slow Cooking – Real Food
At L’ Escargot Bleu Award winning Chef and owner Fred Berkmiller always uses ingredients that respect the farmer’s ethos, the grower’s philosophy, the fisherman’s respect for the ocean, and the cheesemaker’s traditional recipe.
This restaurant is also famous for Take Away, with everything ready to re-heat and eat (no cooking experience needed). All dishes can be kept in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Takeaway orders are taken on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays for collection and delivery on Thursday and Friday. They do not accept orders for same-day collections/deliveries, but you can order (at least one day) in advance for any of their collection/delivery days. The order line is open Tuesday and Wednesday: 10 am – 1 pm, then 2 – 4 pm. Thursday: 10am – 1pm
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#6: Cote Brasserie
Address: 51 Frederick Street, Edinburgh EH2 1LH Scotland
Meals – What you get:
- Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
- Starters
- Meat Dishes
- Fish & Seafood
- Vegetarian & Vegan options
- Cheese
- Desserts
- Boulangerie
Menus: from £15 to £30
Typical French Dishes?
Boeuf Bourguignon, Poulet Grillée, Guinea Fowl, Lobster Frites and more delicious plates.
Opening Hours:
- 9 am to 6 pm, seven days a week
Great Food & Friendly Service
Cote never disappoints the staff are very friendly, the food is always lovely and freshly cooked.
The Cote has been fashioned on the famous bistros of Paris, and is devoted to serving classic brasserie dishes that have a modern twist.
The takeaway service is a four-step process, browse and choose your food, then choose a delivery date that suits you. On the day of your delivery, you will receive an email with a two-hour delivery slot. If you live inside the M25, you will receive your delivery by a chilled delivery van.
Many of the meals and products can be frozen as per instructions.
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#7: Bia Bistrot
Address: 19 Colinton Road, Edinburgh EH10 5DP Scotland
Meals – What you get:
- Lunch / Dinner
- Starters
- Meat Dishes
- Fish & Seafood
- Vegetarian & Vegan options
- Gluten-Free
- Cheese
- Desserts
Meals: from £5 to £40
Typical French Dishes?
At the moment their Menu is empty, so we need to wait for their offers.
Opening Hours:
- Tuesday – Friday: 12pm – 2pm
- Saturday: 6pm – 7.30pm
- Sunday / Monday: closed
Fresh – Seasonal – Local – Sustainable – Homemade
Called “Local Gem” by Good Food Guide 2020.
Bia Bistro was awarded an AA Rosette for Culinary excellence for 8 years in a row, from 2013 til 2020.
Roisin & Matthias Llorente are the chef and owners; having met in Edinburgh in 2000, they cooked their way around Switzerland, Singapore, and New York before choosing Edinburgh to open their restaurant.
The restaurant has a lovely welcoming feel, and the menu has a lot of choices and specials to choose from.
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#8: Cafe Marlayne
Address: 76 Thistle Street, Edinburgh EH2 1EN Scotland
Meals – What you get:
- Lunch / Dinner
- Starters
- Meat Dishes
- Fish & Seafood
- Vegetarian
- Cheese
- Desserts
- Sandwiches
- Cake & Coffee
Menus: from £13.90 for a set 2-course lunch
Typical French Dishes?
They do serve duck, trout, beef steak and goat cheese meals among others, but not in a very conservative French manner, more in contemorary mixed European style, but high-end.
Opening Hours:
- Mon-Sat 12.00 – 18.00
Great Tasty French Food
This is an excellent, unpretentious French restaurant that serves up delicious food that is very reasonably priced. The ambiance is warm and welcoming, and the staff are very friendly and helpful.
It is the perfect place to start the day with an excellent breakfast, or for lunch, cake, and coffee, or a full meal. This little gem is well worth a visit; you really won’t be disappointed.
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#9: Petit Paris
Address: 38-40 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JU Scotland
Meals – What you get:
- Breakfast? / Lunch? / Dinner
- Starters
- Meat Dishes
- Fish & Seafood
- Vegetarian & Vegan
- Gluten-Free
- Cheese
- Desserts
Meals: from £9.90 for one main course and coffee
Typical French Dishes?
Soupe traditionnelle à l‘oignon, Soupe de poissons, Casserole de moules, Cocotte traditionnelle, Coq au Vin, Escargots grillés, Crème brûlée à la vanille, tarte au citron, assiette de Fromages among other typical French dishes, all cooked with love, nicely plated.
Opening Hours:
- Seven days a week:
- Lunch: 12.00 – 15.00
- Dinner: 17.00 till late
Oozing with Parisian Charm
Petit Paris is a beautiful little gem situation in Edinburgh’s historic Grassmarket area. The ambiance is cozy, and the staff are wonderfully welcoming.
The food is delicious and very well presented. Everything about this little place is lovely from its white-washed walls and checked tablecloths to the snails grilled with garlic, parsley, and Pernod butter.
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#10: Cafe St Honore
Address: 34 Thistle Street Lane North West Street Lane, Edinburgh EH2 1EA Scotland
Meals – What you get:
- Lunch only
- Starters
- Set 2-course Menu
- Set 3-course Menu
- A La Carte
- Meat Dishes
- Pie of the Week
- Fish & Seafood
- Vegetarian & Vegan
- Gluten-Free
- Dairy-free
- Desserts
Meals: from £21.50 for a 2-course meal
Typical French Dishes?
Serving French, European and British food
Opening Hours:
- Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
- 12.00 to 15.00 (last reservation)
Parisian-style Bistro
Tucked away down a small side street in the center of Edinburgh’s New Town, this bistro is an absolute gem, serving the best Scottish produce.
The a la carte menu reflects the seasons perfectly, while the set price menu offers a quick lunch option.
There is also a lovely little shop where you can buy tasty classic meals to cook at home.
