Café St Honoré

4.6

1790 Reviews

£41 and over

French

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Romantic

Bringing 1940s Paris to modern-day Edinburgh, Café St Honoré restaurant is a charming bistro serving up traditional French cuisine (with a few Scottish favourites thrown in) to a loyal clientele. Tucked away on a picturesque cobbled lane in the New Town, the cosy dining room at Café St Honore, with mirrored walls and black-and-white tiled floors, provides an atmospheric retreat. The team here are passionate about local, organic produce, so the menu changes daily. There are prix fixe menus on offer at lunch and dinner if you’re after a bargain, or just need an excuse to indulge in dessert. In the evening, a seasonal menu du jour is available alongside the full a la carte, which features dishes like roast pheasant with red cabbage and pancetta; Our warming Cafe St Honore Cassoulet; and vanilla crème brûlée. The wine list features some excellent French wines – a real treat for novices and connoisseurs alike.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
French, Scottish
Hours of Operation
Mon, Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Mon, Thu–Sun 5:15 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
0131 226 2211
Website
http://www.cafesthonore.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
34 North West Thistle Street Lane, Edinburgh, EH2 1EA
Area
New Town
Parking details
None
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Experiences

Hogmanay 2023/24
£97.50 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
We are offering a set 5-course tasting menu on the evening of Sunday 31st December. This menu is priced at £97-50 per head and as with all of our reservations, we are more than happy to cater for dietary requirements provided we are given plenty of advanced warning. We are taking reservations between 6pm-8pm and asking guests to vacate the restaurant by 11pm. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you and please do not hesitate to contact us with any further queries. All reservation are to be made with the restaurant by phone.

What 1,790 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Edinburgh/Midlothian
Great for fine wines
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Romantic
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Good for special occasions
Edinburgh
Great for fine wines
Edinburgh
Romantic
Edinburgh
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Café St Honoré offers an authentic French dining experience with "amazing food and service" in a charming, cozy atmosphere. Its menu features locally-sourced ingredients and a "great wine list" that complements the dishes perfectly. Diners frequently praise the "superb" quality and "relaxed" ambiance, making it a top choice in Edinburgh.

1,790 Reviews

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Euan
London
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cafe St H used to be a favourite when I worked regularly in Edinburgh. Hadn’t been in 5 years but was really happy to find that nothing had changed. Terrine and cod were both perfectly cooked, sourdough is to die for, and the staff made my daughter feel special. In times of change so good to see somethings’ remain timeless. More Paris than most Paris restaurants - and it was full !
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Moira
Aberdeen
46 reviews
4.0
46 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We love coming to the restaurant, and always try to visit when we are down from Aberdeen. On this occasion we were a little disappointed with the menu choices...didn't expect to see turkey...but the food we did order was lovely. We were next to a table of four who were quite loud but otherwise a nice evening.
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Ellen
Vancouver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Last year we tried to book, but unfortunately we couldn't. This year we were lucky ! And glad we could find a table. We loved the food, atmosphere and the staff were just great. St. Honoré is a gem, good place to relax and enjoy good food.
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Colin
Edinburgh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The perfect long lunch. Thank you. We will revisit in the New Year
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Susan
Alabama
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cozy and warm in all the best ways. People were lovely and the food was outstanding. We had venison and lentils and pork belly. So scrumptious!!!
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Steven
Dublin
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really excellent food. The decor was lovely, very Parisian!
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Erick
Italy
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was well executed, winelist was well price and quite a few selection from France region
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Robert
Edinburgh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really lovely food and service. Will definitely return.
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Gill
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful evening spent. Food, service, atmosphere were first class. Can highly recommend!
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JanB
VIP
London
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our favourite restaurant in Edinburgh… Never, ever fails to provide excellent combinations of locally sourced, sustainable ingredients, exquisitely prepared. It’s unpretentious but utterly professional cuisine served with great charm and efficiency in a welcoming, relaxed setting, reminiscent of the very best traditional French bistros.
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Café St Honoré is rated 4.6 stars by 1790 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

34 North West Thistle Street Lane, Edinburgh, EH2 1EA

Additional information

Area
New Town
Hours of Operation
Mon, Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Mon, Thu–Sun 5:15 pm–9:00 pm
Price
£41 and over
Cuisines
French, Scottish
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options

Website
http://www.cafesthonore.com/
Phone number
0131 226 2211

Café St Honoré

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Experiences

Hogmanay 2023/24

Menu

First Course

Phantassie Farm Organic Parsnip & Honey Soup, Sippets

Second Course

Smoked Haddock

Third Course

Blood Orange Posset, Yorkshire Rhubarb

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Diners' Choice Awards

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