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Le Bistrot, Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Le Bistrot

4.5
4.5
1794 Reviews
£25 and under
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
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–Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0131 225 4021
  • 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 lunch offer £30

    Jan 6, 2025 - Mar 31, 2025
    Available Monday-Saturday 12pm until 3pm from Mon 6 Jan until 31st March 2025. Please make sure you bring your voucher with you. This is deal is only available through itison. See website for t's and c's.
  • Itison offer Voucher £50/£75

    Jan 6, 2025 - Mar 31, 2025
    Available Monday-Thursdays 4-8pm from Mon 6th Jan until Mon 31st March 2025. Please make sure you bring your voucher with you. This is deal is only available through itison. See website for t's and c's.

What 1,794 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 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 is a charming French bistro on the Royal Mile, offering "excellent food and service" in an authentic, cozy atmosphere. Diners rave about its "delicious" dishes and friendly staff, making it a perfect spot for lunch or dinner. Despite some mixed reviews on desserts, it's "highly recommended" for its overall experience and value.

1,794 Reviews
  1. Julie

    Derbyshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure to eat here. Good choice of well cooked delicious food.

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  2. Agnes

    Glasgow

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Meeting with friends before Christmas we wanted to find a venue which wasn’t offering a “festive menu”. The Bistrot retained its usual menu and offer of 2 or 3 courses at a very reasonable cost, especially in such close proximity to Christmas. We were also delighted to be seated in a quieter part of the restaurant (being a group of 5) which allowed us to chat and hear one another (again not always easy to find at this time of year). There was a very good choice of dishes available from the menu; service was efficient but we were not rushed, and we would certainly return again and recommend to others.

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  3. Kasia

    Edinburgh

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is not the first time we went to Le Bistrot and as usual the food was delicious and service friendly , happy and attentive. Thank you all for perfect experience ❤️

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  4. Lel

    Ayrshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fabulous lunch at Le Bistrot today. The food was superb - not pretentious or overly fancy, just great ingredients, beautifully cooked. The staff were attentive and courteous.

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  5. karen

    Edinburgh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely place to eat. Food beautiful and very attentive staff.

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  6. Kat

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for the lunch deal and had goat cheese quiche to start which was nice but crust quite tough like it had possibly been micrwaved to warm it up. Sea bass main was nicely done with baby carrots and potatoes. Sauce quite bland though. Mint tea rounded it all off. Service was pleasant and efficient.

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  7. Barry

    Aberdeen

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent restaurant. Great food with fantastic service.

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  8. Susan

    Glasgow

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely perfect! Great welcome, fabulous food and drink and outstanding service! Can't wait to go back again!

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  9. Therese

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening, fabulous food, really enjoyed experience

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  10. Joseph

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic experience again at Le Bistrot. Never fails to deliver. Fantastic overall experience. Will definitely be back.

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FAQs

Le Bistrot is rated 4.5 stars by 1794 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 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–Sat 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
    0131 225 4021
  • 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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