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Most Popular French food in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Find out what French restaurants to try in Edinburgh. Edinburgh’s neighborhoods developed as the city did. Originally its heart lay in the alleys and cobbled streets of the Old Town, below the castle. Then, in the late-18th century, the residential focus shifted north to a huge planned Georgian New Town. That’s now become the city’s business center, while visitor attractions and nightlife have become fairly evenly shared between these two central districts. Around them, a ring of residential districts now house most of those living in central Edinburgh. Though less good for sightseeing, these neighborhoods are just as busy and typified by thriving restaurant scenes and large parks.
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9. L'Escargot Bleu Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 826 reviews
Edinburgh may be teeming with French restaurants but very few are as authentic as L���Escargot Bleu. Gaining dedicated fans from the moment its doors opened, this place owes less to what a French restaurant should be than to what a French restaurant is ��
Reviewed By MarB524
On a 4 night visit to Edinburgh, we had lunch here twice! There is a set lunch of two courses or the a la carte. A nice ambiance, attentive and knowledgeable staff, the food is superb and lends itself to a long leisurely enjoyable lunch. They have another restaurant in Edinburgh- l'escargot Blanc - our experience was good enough to plan a return to Edinburgh.
8. Le Roi Fou
Overall Ratings
4 based on 207 reviews
Award-winning newcomer to the Edinburgh fine dining scene, Le Roi Fou is an intimate restaurant and bar, which showcases inventive French & Scottish dishes, presented beautifully. There is an expertly crafted wine list, while the small, cosy interior boas
Reviewed By Parsifal-1886
Where to start? The tomato gazpacho was outstanding, as was the foie gras. The seasonal Scottish grouse was unique and wonderful. The folks who had the cod loved it. The service is first-rate -- attentive without being over bearing. In all, a must if you're in Edinburgh.
7. Restaurant Martin Wishart
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1384 reviews
Martin Wishart, an Edinburgh-born chef, has firmly established himself as one of the UKâs most highly respected chefs. It is the importance of fresh ingredients, discipline in the kitchen, a passion for food and a deep understanding of classic French cook
Reviewed By bettymat2018
This is the second Michelin Star restaurant we have visited this year. What a fabulous experience. It has the character found in Leith and celebrates its location and regional foods by being unpretentious and fitting in to the setting. Once inside the atmosphere clearly indicates that one has stepped up to another dining experience. The service was attentive without being intrusive. Each plate was presented as a work of art, which seems to be a hallmark of award winning restaurants. Once seated one begins to be served multiple, tastes, and bits of interesting Bites. Itâs a bit pretentious, one bread choice was described in heavy French accent as having porridge, I asked âoatmeal?â , yes, oatmeal bread with three butters or toppings in tiny arranged dishes. I chose a lamb main course that my husband described as so tender âyou could eat it if you had no teethâ with a lovely crusty top breading. I would return for that. He had an amazing fish main. One thing we enjoyed, all diners seemed were dressed as if this was special. We agree, it is special.
6. L'Etoile Salon de Tea
Overall Ratings
4 based on 146 reviews
Reviewed By 991udayt
TA recommended so I came for breakfast. Choice of Scottish/ British/ L'Etoile breakfast. Went for the L'Etoile. Bacon, sausage, scrambled egg, beans, tomatoes and toast. Had a cappuccino and orange juiceThere was no choice other than scrambled eggs. Toast was brown bread -not offered a choice.Nice breakfast, reasonably priced but not particularly special
5. The Little Chartroom
Overall Ratings
5 based on 145 reviews
Reviewed By thoughtfuldiner
Let me put this clearly: this small restaurant is a must go for any food lover who visits, or lives in, Edinburgh. Dishes are not overly fancy, extravagant or innovative, but there is a myriad of personal touches on classic material that make eating here quite a unique experience, far removed from "merely good" restaurants offering classical cuisine. Here's there's perfect execution and judgement and attention to detail. Great produce such as scallops and partridge and halibut, coming cooked with absolute precision and with interesting garnishes, are easy winners with their brilliant flavours, but even a simple vegetarian salad here becomes a vivid, ravishing, dish.Unfortunately nowadays I cannot spend in Edinburgh as much time as I used to, but if I was, this would definitely be one of the tiny handful of places where I would be a frequent regular.
4. The Kitchin
Overall Ratings
4 based on 3734 reviews
The Kitchin presents modern British seasonal cuisine influenced by French cooking techniques and an appreciation of the best quality ingredients available from Scotland's fantastic natural larder. The restaurantâs philosophy âFrom Nature to Plateâ, is a t
Reviewed By jimglas01
Tuesday evening dinner for 2 at The Kitchen. Very impressive and relaxed setting with super friendly and attentive staff. We were swayed by the sound of the duck pathivier main course so opted to go for that. We had pheasant and sweetbread staters which we loved. The main course was an absolute treat. Quite superb and absolutely perfect in every way. We shared a chocolate soufflé with salted caramel sauce which rounded off a lovely meal.
3. Bia Bistrot
Overall Ratings
4 based on 616 reviews
Recommended in the esteemed Michelin Guide, Bia Bistrot offers a cosy bistro setting and timeless British cuisine. Chefs Roisin & Matthias Llorente boast culinary expertise honed across the world, including stints at Gordon Ramsay New York.Championing an
Reviewed By jren228
A favourite of ours that we hadnât visited for some time. Service was attentive it not fussy. Just as we like it. Starters of smoked salmon and courgette with spelt salad and goats curd hit the mark followed by main courses of coley fillet and ham hock on beds of veg were both well executed and delicious. We took advice and had an unusual Italian unfiltered wine which was stunning. I wish I could remember what it was as it was an interesting complex flavour and light orange in colour. We finished our meal with a good lad cheese board an coffees. A lovely night out. Highly recommended.
2. Purslane Restaurant
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1032 reviews
Reviewed By SK2210
Visited this restaurant whilst visiting Edinburgh, saw the great reviews on TripAdvisor and it did not disappoint in any way. It's a small tucked away restaurant, would recommend booking early in advance. The service was welcoming and friendly, nothing was a trouble. The food here is amazing, its comparable to many fine dining restaurants I've visited in London, if not better!! Each course was perfectly cooked and presented. I love the way the restaurant shows off local produce. If ever in Edinburgh again, I wouldn't think twice about dining here again!
1. Restaurant Martin Wishart
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1384 reviews
Martin Wishart, an Edinburgh-born chef, has firmly established himself as one of the UKâs most highly respected chefs. It is the importance of fresh ingredients, discipline in the kitchen, a passion for food and a deep understanding of classic French cook
Reviewed By bettymat2018
This is the second Michelin Star restaurant we have visited this year. What a fabulous experience. It has the character found in Leith and celebrates its location and regional foods by being unpretentious and fitting in to the setting. Once inside the atmosphere clearly indicates that one has stepped up to another dining experience. The service was attentive without being intrusive. Each plate was presented as a work of art, which seems to be a hallmark of award winning restaurants. Once seated one begins to be served multiple, tastes, and bits of interesting Bites. Itâs a bit pretentious, one bread choice was described in heavy French accent as having porridge, I asked âoatmeal?â , yes, oatmeal bread with three butters or toppings in tiny arranged dishes. I chose a lamb main course that my husband described as so tender âyou could eat it if you had no teethâ with a lovely crusty top breading. I would return for that. He had an amazing fish main. One thing we enjoyed, all diners seemed were dressed as if this was special. We agree, it is special.
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