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Le Bistrot, Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Le Bistrot

4.6
4.6
1856 Reviews
£25 and under
French
West Parliament Square, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH1 1RF

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
The famous Le Bistrot is ready to welcome you!

Located at the new House of France on the Royal Mile (former Lothian Chambers), we aim to provide you with a friendly and authentic French experience, filled with passion and love in what we are doing.

Open every day from breakfast to dinner, we are there for everyone to feel like in France, in fantastic surroundings!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, European
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    From informal to more formal events, Le Bistrot is able to cater to any type of request with the sweet touch of a French Patisserie!
  • Private party facilities
    Welcome to “Le Bistrot” an enchanting Bistro part of wonderful listed building located in the Old Town of Edinburgh City Centre. We have a range of function hire options from a small private dinner to a canapés and drinks reception for larger parties. Get in touch to enquire about any meetings or events you're looking to arrange.
  • Neighborhood
    Edinburgh
  • Cross street
    59-63 George IV Bridge EH1 1RF
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, High Tea, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Itison 4 courses Le Bistrot Experience

    Mar 1, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025
    Voucher is valid from Sat 1 Mar until Mon 30 Jun 2025, Mon - Thu 12noon - 8pm, Fri - Sat 12noon - 2pm; subject to availability. Excludes Sundays & rugby match dates.
  • Itison 4 courses Le Bistrot Experience & bubbles

    Mar 1, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025
    Itison 4 courses Le Bistrot Experience with a glass of bubbles Voucher is valid from Sat 1 Mar until Mon 30 Jun 2025, Mon - Thu 12noon - 8pm, Fri - Sat 12noon - 2pm; subject to availability. Excluded Steak options Excludes Sundays & rugby match dates.

What 1,856 people are saying

Le Bistrot reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Good for business meals

  • Edinburgh

    Good for business meals

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Le Bistrot offers a delightful French dining experience in the heart of Edinburgh. Guests praise its "excellent food and service," with standout dishes like coq au vin and lemon tart. The cozy atmosphere and "superb value" make it a favorite. Attentive staff and a varied menu ensure a memorable visit.
1,856 Reviews
  1. KatrinaM

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food and great service. We will definitely return.

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  2. Susan

    Edinburgh3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Great food, wonderful service and attentive staff.

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  3. Angela

    Edinburgh7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A great choice on the lunch menu. They are open all day so we weren’t rushed out after a couple of hours. Very good food and service.

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  4. Philip

    Edinburgh3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An excellent Saturday evening dinner. I look forward to returning in 2-3 weeks, when I have a lunch booking with you.

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  5. Calum

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic lunch, great service and fabulous food served by wonderful staff, what’s not to like!!

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  6. carol

    Edinburgh3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food and good selection. Staff were helpfull

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  7. Anne

    Edinburgh12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A lovely lunch. The service was very good although they missed one of the starters, this didn’t spoil the lunch. The food was excellent, with a great choice and generous portions. The set menu is super value for money. The wine list has a good choice and the house wine is most acceptable. Looking forward to returning.

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  8. Susie

    Edinburgh9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Le Bistrot, the food is always delicious and the service is excellent, the staff are always so kind and attentive making you feel you are the only couple there. Although the prices have gone up a little, it is still superb value. And something which is important to me, the wine is always served at exactly the correct temperature!!

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  9. Margaret

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an amazing experience. Food was excellent value for money was excellent service was excellent couldn’t fault it! Will Definitely be back.

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  10. Alberto

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bristol Royal Mail excellent service and food highly recommended

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FAQs

Le Bistrot is rated 4.6 stars by 1856 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. Edinburgh/Midlothian
  4. Edinburgh
  5. Edinburgh

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Booked 13 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Le Bistrot

West Parliament Square, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH1 1RF

Additional information

  • Cross street
    59-63 George IV Bridge EH1 1RF
  • Neighborhood
    Edinburgh
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Tue 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, High Tea, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    From informal to more formal events, Le Bistrot is able to cater to any type of request with the sweet touch of a French Patisserie!
  • Private party facilities
    Welcome to “Le Bistrot” an enchanting Bistro part of wonderful listed building located in the Old Town of Edinburgh City Centre. We have a range of function hire options from a small private dinner to a canapés and drinks reception for larger parties. Get in touch to enquire about any meetings or events you're looking to arrange.
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