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Le Bistrot, Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Le Bistrot

4.6
4.6
1834 Reviews
£25 and under
French

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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

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.

  • 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.

Menu

Le Bistrot's menu was last updated 2022-02-01.

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,834 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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

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 dining experience in the heart of Edinburgh. Enjoy "delicious food" and "fantastic service" in a "charming French atmosphere." The menu features classic French cuisine with generous portions at reasonable prices. Guests appreciate the "lovely ambience" and efficient staff, making it a "highly recommended" spot.

1,834 Reviews

  1. Sue

    Angus1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and excellent service - we will be back.

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  2. Susan

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed a delightful lunch. The food was simple but excellent.

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  3. Jill

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had dinner with friends who were visiting Edinburgh. Le Bistrot has a varied menu (3 had fish which they loved - I had ragout). Loved the food and wine and had a lovely table looking on to the Royal Mile. Excellent service - looking forward to visiting again.

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  4. Keith VIP

    Perthshire12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and first class quality of food. I had the ham quiche to start with, this was a large portion served with salad, highly recommend. For the main course I had beef bourguignon, again this was a good portion of tender beef in a rich sauce. The service throughout was excellent.

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  5. Lynne

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good and venue was lovely. A nice chatter throughout the room without it being intrusive. Food was really tasty and good value for money and the staff were very friendly and welcoming

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Dorset1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly restaurant with delicious, sensibly priced food and wine. We will definitely return!

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  7. Neil

    Edinburgh3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual the food and service where both excellent. This remains one of our favorite restaurants.

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  8. Ruth

    Edinburgh4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious and excellent quality food. Lovely setting in a very central part of town. Attentive staff and very polite.

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  9. Keren

    Yorkshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We throughly enjoyed our evening at Le Bistrot. It’s always difficult when you visit somewhere you don’t know and have to trust reviews, which let’s be honest can be subjective. The staff were welcoming and very helpful, the food was delicious and the cost was reasonable in today’s world. We will re-visit when we return to the beautiful city of Edinburgh.

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  10. JimR

    Edinburgh4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and friendly staff made for an enjoyable evening. Lighting could be dimmed a bit in the effort a better atmosphere.

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FAQs

Le Bistrot is rated 4.6 stars by 1834 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Le Bistrot

West Parliament Square, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH1 1RF

Additional information

  • Phone number
    0131 225 4021
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    French, European
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
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