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Le Bistrot - French RestaurantB
W Parliament Sq, Edinburgh, EH1 1RF, United Kingdom
· French restaurant
· Old Town
A centrally located French bistro in Edinburgh’s Old Town that can deliver genuinely satisfying classics, but consistency and service are uneven enough that it’s best chosen carefully rather than automatically.
Our take
Le Bistrot delivers solid French classics like lamb shank and beef bourguignon, but inconsistent execution across visits prevents a stronger grade. The charming Old Town setting and warm service create genuine appeal, yet unreliable dish quality and occasional service lapses keep it from approaching grade A territory.
One caveat: Service can be slow or inattentive, especially at busy dinner times.
Standout dishes
- Lamb shank
- French onion soup
- Moules-frites / mussels
What people love
- The feeling of being whisked into a small French bistro in the middle of Edinburgh
- Tender lamb shank, comforting onion soup, and well-liked salmon plates
- Friendly staff when the service is on its game
Opening Hours
Sunday09:00–22:00
Monday09:00–22:00
Tuesday09:00–22:00
Wednesday09:00–22:00
Thursday09:00–22:00
Friday09:00–22:00
Saturday09:00–22:00
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