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Le Bistrot, Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Le Bistrot

4.6
4.6
1831 Reviews
£25 and under
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 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 10:00–22:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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

    1 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 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

    1 Mar 2025 - 30 Jun 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

    6 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 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

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What 1,831 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
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 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 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.

1,831 Reviews

  1. Keith VIP

    Perthshire12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 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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  2. Lynne

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 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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    Dorset1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 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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  4. Neil

    Edinburgh3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 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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  5. Ruth

    Edinburgh4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 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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  6. Keren

    Yorkshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 28 February 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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  7. JimR

    Edinburgh4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 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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  8. Michael

    Norfolk/Suffolk16 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 22 February 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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  9. Adrian

    Tokyo5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 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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  10. Colin

    Edinburgh1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 21 February 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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FAQs

Le Bistrot is rated 4.6 stars by 1831 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 24 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
  • Area
    Edinburgh
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 10:00–22:00
  • 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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