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 Delicious food with a faux-French atmosphere |
43 Frederick Street Edinburgh EH2 1EP United Kingdom +44 131 225 4515 |
This is another successful branch of the welcoming French-style chain, where the food is always well-prepared and reasonably priced. It is brimming with mirrors and Gallic art, and the atmosphere is casual yet bustling, set as it is on busy Frederick Street. The breakfast menu is excellent value and sets you up for the whole day. The extensive lunch and dinner menu offers everything from goat's cheese to seafood. If the weather is clement, you can pose and people watch whilst you sip coffee at one of the tables outside. The service is swift and courteous as well. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A Parisian affair |
34 Thistle Street Lane Edinburgh EH2 1EA United Kingdom +44 131 226 2211 |
Café St Honoré offers diners all the cheery and exciting elements of eating French. Thanks to a décor which recreates the look of a Parisian brasserie and food which exudes French chic, this place has retained a loyal following. If your conscience will give you a day off, indulge in a yummy, but waist-expanding dessert. The food is suitably French: rich and sumptuous, and good enough to appear in many a good food guide. The wine list is short, but closer inspection reveals many gems. By day this is a besuited, city establishment. By evening it's a romantic, candle-lit kind of place. The former incarnation is a smart place to impress or be impressed over a business lunch. The latter, using its tucked-away location to good effect, affords a quiet place to be with a loved one. Contrary to the Parisian theme, this is a no-smoking restaurant. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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No-frills French food in a welcoming atmosphere |
1 Craig's Close 29 Cockburn Street Edinburgh EH1 1BP United Kingdom |
This is one of two branches of Chez Jules; the other one is at 29 Cockburn Street. They're both buzzing - often to the point of being just short of chaotic. This makes for lots of character and lots of fun. It's affordable too - there's a three-course lunch for just £6 available. The food is French, without the frills and the hushed air of some restaurants. Enjoy the tasty, straightforward fare in a chatty, welcoming and enjoyable setting. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Award-winning French aplomb |
13 Randolph Crescent (The French Institute) Edinburgh EH3 7TT United Kingdom +44 131 225 5685 |
This is only open during the early afternoon and is the perfect venue for lingering in sophisticated French aplomb. The menu is accomplished and changes daily - starters typically consist of a light pate` or home-made soup, the main course being fish or meat served with salad, and desserts can be French cheese or a much revered home-made pastry. The set-lunch will only cost you GBP6.65, although dishes can be bought separately - the minimum spend is GBP5. It is unlicensed, corkage fee is GBP1. The food is laced with an unpretentious, home-made touch and the location is satisfyingly appropriate; the restaurant lies downstairs from the Institut Francais D'Ecosse. This is altogether a splendid way to while away the day. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A revered Franco-Scots restaurant |
30 Victoria Street Edinburgh EH1 2JW United Kingdom +44 131 225 7635 http://www.grainstore-restaura... |
Edinburgh has many Scottish-French hybrids, but this is definitely one of the more successful ones. Take one of the window tables in this romantic candle-lit restaurant and observe the bustling, cobbled Victoria Street below. Starters are typically seafood dishes or salads. For your main course expect a wide choice including game, beef, fish and veggie options. A visit to this revered eatery is a journey into a world of beautifully prepared and presented cuisine, with an alluring backdrop. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Franco-Scot food in a laid-back atmosphere |
63 Dalry Place Edinburgh EH11 United Kingdom +44 131 313 3334 |
Howie's formula is both very beguiling and extremely popular - there are three other incarnations in Edinburgh: at 208 Bruntsfield Place, 29 Waterloo Place and the new 4-6 Glanville Place. This one offers a very reasonably priced three-course set menu which changes each day. The ambience manages to balance sophistication with an endearing intimacy. The cuisine draws on both French and Scottish traditions, creating a pleasing mix of the earthy and the flamboyant. There is a good choice of wines which are consumed with gusto during lively evening sessions. Look out for more special offer meals during the winter months. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Classic French cuisine and a warm welcome |
22a Brougham Place Edinburgh EH3 9JU United Kingdom +44 131 229 0869 http://www.leisurenet.co.uk/la... |
La Bagatelle serves high quality French food full of delicate flavours and rich sauces. A loyal following frequents this welcoming gem of a restaurant. The menu is full of classic dishes, including for les entree, shallow fried frogs legs and main courses like roasted monkfish or roast loin of venison on a brandy sauce. For vegetarians there is a delicious steamed wild mushroom crepe. As you'd expect, there is an extensive wine list and beautifully prepared desserts like creme brulee flavoured with citrus fruit. For those on a budget, there is a three-course set lunch costing £9. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The good life |
49-51 Causewayside Edinburgh EH9 1QF United Kingdom +44 131 667 1110 |
This is an intimate restaurant, consisting of two Georgian rooms snugly enclosed by stone walls. Lots of candles, an open fire, some vibrant pieces of art and new light wood furnishings give the place an aura of traditional comfort with a dash of sophisticated elegance. It has a loyal, local clientèle which is always a positive sign. La Bonne Vie takes the best in quality fresh Scottish produce and brings them together with French culinary flair. Wash down the sublime offerings with one of their fine wines. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Le Sept |
5 Hunter Square City of Edinburgh EH1 1RW United Kingdom +44 131 225 5428 |
This is a restaurant just off the Royal Mile which is not frighteningly pricey and which has a bustling, arty atmosphere about the place. They have a good reputation amongst fish lovers and also make delicious and filling crepes, both sweet and savoury. If you're looking for a bistro-style eatery serving generous portions, then this Scottish-French hybrid will suit you down to the ground. There's a separate room for non-smokers and if it's sunny you can sit on the pretty terrace outside. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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French brasserie |
1 Tower Place Leith, Malmaison Hotel Edinburgh EH6 7DB United Kingdom +44 131 368 5000 http://www.malmaison.com/eatin... |
This brasserie, housed in the original Malmaison Hotel of Edinburgh, has a bustling port location that adds to its charm. The interiors are trendy with semi-circles of brick walls and leather seating - note the queer lamps suspended from the ceiling. The eatery may not exactly give the impression of 'Gay Paree', but the Char-Grilled Rib Eye with the Cafe de Paris Butter sure charges up your French connection! Fish fans should try the Salmon Fishcake with Parsley Sauce and Buttered Spinach, and for dessert there is Tarte Tartin with Crème Chantilly; make sure you lace up an appetite for it! Review © 2007, Wcities |
