Le Bistrot

Name: Le Bistrot
Address: West Parliament Square, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH1 1RF
Telephone: 0131 225 4021
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1824 Reviews

£25 and under

French

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2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 8 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
Neighbourhood
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
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.
Itison offer Voucher £50/£75
Jan 6, 2025 - Mar 31, 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
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.

What 1,824 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

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.

1,824 Reviews

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Michael
Norfolk/Suffolk
16 reviews
3.0
16 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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 5 days ago
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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Michael
VIP
Edinburgh
52 reviews
5.0
52 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
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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Colin
Edinburgh
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
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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Stuart
Edinburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
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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Wendy
London
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2025
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 on February 14, 2025
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 on February 14, 2025
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 on February 13, 2025
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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FAQs

Le Bistrot is rated 4.6 stars by 1824 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 26, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

West Parliament Square, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH1 1RF

Additional information

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

Additional information

Experiences

Itison lunch offer £30

Itison offer Voucher £50/£75

Itison 4 courses Le Bistrot Experience

Menu

What 1,824 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is Le Bistrot restaurant rated?

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