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Le Bistrot, Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Le Bistrot

4.6
4.6
1828 Reviews
£25 and under
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
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Booked 13 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!

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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 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.

What 1,828 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

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Good for business meals

  • Edinburgh

    Good for business meals

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Le Bistrot in Edinburgh is celebrated for its "excellent food and service," offering authentic French cuisine in a "charming" atmosphere. Guests appreciate the "good value for money" and the central location. While the wine list could be more extensive, the attentive staff and delicious dishes make it a "hidden gem" worth revisiting.
1,828 Reviews
  1. Neil

    Edinburgh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Ruth

    Edinburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  3. Keren

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    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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  4. JimR

    Edinburgh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  5. Michael

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Lacks atmosphere. Feels more like a cafeteria rather than a restaurant. Food was ok and reasonably priced, but the experience gave the sense something was missing. Would not look to revisit.

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  6. Adrian

    Tokyo

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Le Bistro is clearly a popular haunt for Edinburgh locals and rightly so . Hits all the right notes for a French cuisine experience and made for a really Good Friday night😊

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  7. Colin

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This restaurant is a hidden gem, not as well known as it deserves. Food is authentic and good value, and service impeccable. Good atmosphere. Recommended for lunch and dinner.

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  8. Michael

    VIP

    Edinburgh

    52 reviews

    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the first time that I have ever been to Le Bistrot and I will definitely be back again very soon. Food, service and staff were all excellent and the fixed price menu was excellent value for money. I look forward to coming back again in the very near future. Thank you.

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  9. Stuart

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Le Bistrot is a charming French eaterie, tucked away in the centre of Edinburgh. We are a family of 4, with 2 children aged 12 and 15 and we all managed to find something delicious to eat - including dessert! Portions weren’t huge but perfectly adequate. The wine list was not extensive but our choices were excellent. The service was friendly and helpful at all times, we would not hesitate to return.

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  10. Jo

    VIP

    London

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything is great. Very attentive and great service.

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FAQs

Le Bistrot is rated 4.6 stars by 1828 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
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 13 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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