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Le Bistrot, Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Le Bistrot

4.6 (1874)
£25 and under
French
West Parliament Square, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH1 1RF

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 23 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!

Dining areas

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
    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
  • 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.

Menu

Le Bistrot's menu was last updated on 2/1/2022.

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,874 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

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, located in the heart of Edinburgh, offers an "authentic French bistro experience" with excellent food and "superb service." Guests rave about the "attentive and friendly" staff, delicious meals, and generous portions. The vibrant yet relaxed ambiance and central location make it a "hidden gem" worth visiting.
1,874 Reviews

  1. Colleen

    Raleigh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent, highly recommend. Excellent food, awesome service, great people!!!!!

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  2. Jane

    Edinburgh9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice lunch. Was disappointed that my previous favourite starter, the cold meat platter was no longer on the menu. Wasn't keen on the foam potatoes with the coq au vin, but all was good apart from that. Very quiet this Monday lunchtime.

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  3. Mike

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and value. We shall return.

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  4. Atsuko

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a good value with delicious food and the atmosphere was good.

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  5. Catherine VIP

    Edinburgh20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Greatly enjoyed our meal tonight! Service was attentive and friendly. Every course was delicious and beautifully presented, with generous portions. Nice selection of wine and variety of dishes available. Ambiance is relaxed yet elegant.

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  6. Andrew

    Edinburgh10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely setting and service was good. Food was excellent as expected from a French restaurant. I think that the ambiance in the evening would be better but don’t be put off from a lunchtime experience. The food and wine is fabulous.

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  7. Bryan

    Naples3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and great service. Dining room has upscale bistro vibe. Competitive pricing with surrounding area. Experience could be improved with table linens and cloth napkins. Overall, very pleased with our experience.

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  8. Mark

    Minneapolis69 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly a wonderful authentic French bistro experience in the heart of Edinburgh. Service was swift and efficient while being very professional. Both the appetizers and entrees were delicious, which many restaurants fail to do. The sauces were key to many dishes as is often the case in French restaurants, and they were well prepared at Le Bistrot. Cognac for dessert was a nice way to end the evening. All was well priced for the quality.

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  9. Grace

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was located at the center of the Edinburgh town center, which means we could enjoy a nice walk around the antique stairs and shops right after the meal. But I would say, the service and food exceeded the convenience of the location that I would still go even it is located in the outside of city center, it was so cozy, friendly and delicious :-)! I was with my life-time mentor and hubby and we all really enjoyed the small conversations and the time spent together! Thank you!

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  10. Lynn

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, wonderful wine, wonderful service .. thankyou xx

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FAQs

Le Bistrot is rated 4.6 stars by 1874 OpenTable diners.

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

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

Make a reservation

Booked 23 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Le Bistrot

West Parliament Square, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH1 1RF

Dining areas

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
  • 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.
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