Le Bistrot

4.6

1828 Reviews

£25 and under

French

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2 people

Mar 3, 2025

7:00 PM

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Booked 12 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
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.
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

Noise • Energetic

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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

N
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

Mar 3, 2025

7:00 PM

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Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

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

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 reservation

Select a time

Private dining

Additional information

Experiences

Itison 4 courses Le Bistrot Experience

Itison 4 courses Le Bistrot Experience & bubbles

Itison lunch offer £30

Menu

What 1,828 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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