Le Bistrot

4.6

1819 Reviews

£25 and under

French

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2 people

18 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 18 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
Website
http://lebistrot.co.uk/
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.

Location
West Parliament Square, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH1 1RF
Area
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
6 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 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
6 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 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.
Itison 4 courses Le Bistrot Experience
1 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 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.

What 1,819 people are saying

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
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Edinburgh/Midlothian
Good for business meals
Edinburgh
Good for business meals

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Le Bistrot offers a charming French dining experience on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, with "excellent food and superb service." Many patrons highlight its "great value for money" and "authentic French cuisine." The atmosphere is praised for being "relaxed and cozy," making it a delightful choice for both locals and visitors.

1,819 Reviews

J
Jo
VIP
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything is great. Very attentive and great service.
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Wendy
London
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This is a pleasant and overlooked venue in the centre of Edinburgh, which makes it a happy secret to share. The choice of wines is good and the food freshly prepared. Service is a little slow, but friendly and efficient once it arrives. Pleasant surroundings, although the hard surfaces of tables, walls, floor and ceiling mean that noise levels can be intrusive.
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Ian
Edinburgh
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual, excellent food and great service. We will be back!
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Silas
Edinburgh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent services. Foods were very high standard. The pan fried scallop and monkfish were wonderful. Probably the best in Edinburgh. We were very much enjoyed for a dinner there. Sure will go back again.
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navraj
Edinburgh
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good, well priced lunch. But the service is absolutely outstanding. The best I have received anywhere for a long time. Attentive, quick, charming. They are wonderful.
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Susan
Glasgow
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fantastic bistro! Food and service perfect! Wouldn't think of eating anywhere else in Edinburgh - it could not be beaten!
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Gillian
Inverness
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food was fine but I was disappointed that we had to have 2 courses with no option of 1. Like a light 1 course lunch This put the price of the meal too high for what i was looking for. I am unlikely to return, having been in the past, if there is no option for 1 course
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Seonaid
Edinburgh
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Enjoyable lunch for four. Every person commented positively about tge good, drink and atmosphere.
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Jayne
London
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Lovely decor, large drinks menu and generous portions. Had the ratatouille which was unfortunately more of a cheesy orzo risotto.
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R
Richmond
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice restaurant. The food great and tasty, the customer service superb. We loved the experience and we will be back.
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FAQs

Le Bistrot is rated 4.6 stars by 1819 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

18 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

West Parliament Square, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH1 1RF

Additional information

Cross Street
59-63 George IV Bridge EH1 1RF
Area
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

Website
http://lebistrot.co.uk/
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.

Le Bistrot

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences

Itison lunch offer £30

Itison offer Voucher £50/£75

Itison 4 courses Le Bistrot Experience

Menu

What 1,819 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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