Just go here. It's fantastic. We had escargot, the veal and beef casserole, and the rabbit casserole. For dessert ile flottante. You will probably need reservations. We stayed in Edinburgh for four nights and it was definitely our best meal. read more

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Edinburgh is now blessed with bistros and restaurants providing the best in world cuisine, from Italian to Chinese, Kurdish to Mongolian we have it all. My favourite however still has to be French, from classic Escoffier to the more rustic I love the way in which they seem to be able to celebrate produce. After a walk to the Castle Terrace Famers Market Steph and I decided that lunch out would be a nice reward for our newfound healthy lifestyle and gym going. In search of reasonably priced and yet reasonably healthy food we came across L'escagot Blanc. With 2 mains for £10.90 this was ideal for us. Once you have a chance to sit down and take in your surroundings you are taken by the charming, rustic French decor. All of the staff are French and greet you in their mother tongue, something which I love. Steph pointed out the staff don't wear uniforms, something which we both agreed added a homely feel we loved. To the food, after some deliberation I opted for the warm fish terrine and Steph the homemade rillette with gherkins. My terrine was fantastic, the flavour was very well measured and the texture soft. I can't say I have had many fish terrines in my life but this was certainly the best. It came with a crayfish sauce that set it off brilliantly. Stephs rillette was also lovely, but I was happy with my choice :). The rillette was served with a jar of gherkins so you could have as many as you would like or not as it were. For our mains I chose the Lyon Saucisson with puy lentils and Steph had the Fish of the Day which was pike. My dish came to the table in a pot and was served by the waitress, great restaurant theatre. What made this even better was that there were seconds to be had in the pot. As the manager said to us on the way out their food is what great French food is all about, simplicity and great flavour. The sausage and lentils went brilliantly together and the qaulity of the sausage was great. Just one of those dishes that make you go YUMMMM. Stephs pike was equally impressive, so gently cooked the flavour was tremendous. Soft soft fish with a tomato sauce, it worked well. Again simple and delicious. There can't have been many more than five ingredients in either dish but both were so tasty. read more

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The Yelp Christmas dinner proved to be an excellent introduction to a restaurant that immediately went onto my eat-here-again list. They did an amazing job of handling our group of 20 people. We were greeted with a truffle-flavored aperitif - certainly something I'd never tasted before. I started with the butternut soup, which had a really nice balance of flavors. Next came the parmesan risotto stuffed into a miniature pumpkin (complete with a very smart hat) - an interesting and well-done combination of flavors and textures. The cheese plate was a bit disappointing - in anticipation I had imagined up something much more impressive than what came. I will have fond memories of that salted carmel creme brûlée for a long, long time. read more

L'escargot blanc - Pumpkin filled with Parmesan risotto - French Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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When you're dealing with a party of 20 or so, finding the time to tweet them a photo of the beautifully-set Christmas tables all ready and waiting, WELL before they arrive, is probably a sign that you have got things well under control. And when you manage to bring out all of the dishes for each course in fairly impressive synchrony, well, that's confirmation. L'Escargot Blanc is fine dining, but it doesn't feel like it. It's not intimidating; trundling up the stairs past French posters to be received at the top by someone taking coats, it feels more like visiting a friend's rather nice West End flat. It's not particularly spacious or impressive; it's sweet, and it's warm, and it's welcoming. That said, we weren't cramped; it isn't little - just cosy. We were all served an aperitif aux truffes - a mushroom aperitif? Really? But it did smell fabulous and those who consumed it all seemed to agree that it was excellent. For a starter, I had butternut squash and chestnut soup - absolutely delicious. It was still piping hot and the chestnuts provided a gorgeous addition to both texture and flavour. I would have liked to see more bread - there was a basket for everyone before the starters came out, with a small pat of butter served on a wooden spoon (adorable!) but we were greedy birds and had consumed most of it before the course arrived - but on reflection, given what was to come, I'm glad there wasn't! Next up was turkey, with more chestnuts. Hey, don't judge me; I've never had chestnuts before and I was excited. Plus, if you can't have turkey at a Christmas dinner, when can you, eh? Actually, venison with beef cheek in front of me to begin with. However, the head waiter instantly noticed my puzzled expression and scooted over from the other end of the room as though on a hoverboard (come on, science, get your act together, you've got less than two years now), crying "Ah, but you're not having that! You're having turkey, no?" How he remembered this is utterly beyond me but I was super-impressed. Ah, turkey, that contrary bird, sticking its tail feathers up at ease of preparation, insistent on being dry and tasteless... well, not at L'Escargot Blanc. It was as delicate and flavoursome as the best chicken, but obviously turkey-tasting. The potato puree on which it was served was a spuddy dream come true - creamy and lush, with for perhaps the first time ever, enough salt for me; it actually almost stole the show! The final delight of the evening was the iced vacherin. In the spirit of Yelpy adventurousness, I ordered it for the exact reason that I had no idea what it was. It turns out that it's basically Eton Tidy. It's what Eton Mess looks like before you beat it with a mallet, and with added ice cream and crushed hazelnuts. This is, in short, an epic win. I'm definitely putting L'Escargot Blanc on my list of "places to take people I want to impress". In fact, I'm starting that list especially for this review. read more

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I recently visited this lovely little French restaurant with a group of six and even this place seems small it can easily accommodate groups. What food do they serve?? I think the name says it all :-) I ordered the Shetland mussles in white wine sauce, which was delicious together with a fab fruity light red wine called Touraine. The staff was very polite and knowledgeable. They only have 1 toilet for the ladies. Lucky there was no massive queue. It's not cheap, but it's affordable for special occasions. It's easily accessible by public transport in the West end of Town. Enjoy! read more

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Oh la la. I loved the casual ambiance of this place, not at all pretentious like some French restaurants can be. At the top of the stairs we were greeted with an offer to take our coats and a truffle infused wine aperitif. Unfortunately I wasn't able to partake but it smelled French and lovely and I'm told it was quite tasty too. I had the mussels to start, a generous portion in a delicious garlic, thyme, cream and white wine sauce. The mussels themselves were huge, plump and tasty. For main I had the venison and braised cheek. The cheek was melt in the mouth but the venison I found to be a bit too dry. The gravy was tasty but there wasn't enough of it. It was a bit disappointing but still managed to be a lovely dish. For dessert it was of course, the chocolate tart. Very French, very rich and very dark. Yum. Tres bien monsieur L'escargot. You catered for a large group very well. We were made to feel very welcome and allowed to linger as long as we wanted. I will enjoy your company and your food again. read more

Tres Bon! Love this place! After all, what's not to like about a darling atmosphere, amazing food and servers who love what they do? A big thanks to Yelp Edinburgh as I was looking for a place not too far from my hotel to have dinner. I had done plenty of pubs so on this night, a finer dining experience was in order. Checking out my local Yelp connection put this on a short list and after calling to get a reservation, was able to get in the same night. If you go- know that this intimate restaurant is located on the second floor of the building. Ask for the cute table for two in front of the window and you won't be disappointed. We sipped our wine as they lit the candle on the table, watching the people walk by on the street below us. They are known for their casseroles and on this night they had three available- one with sausage, one with lamb and one with rabbit. My friend opted for the rabbit casserole and I went with the trout entree. As for starters- you can't go wrong with the mussels . . . . .these were so good as the white wine sauce had blue cheese in it as well which perfectly complimented the mussels. Soaking up all that delicious sauce with the crunchy bread almost spoiled my appetite for my trout but I persevered! My trout was pan fried and served over mashed potatoes. And my friend's casserole was perfection on a plate and I loved that they served a portion of it to him leaving the rest for him to spoon out on his own. The sauce alone would have me coming back. And if that wasn't enough- check out the dessert menu. I think I died and went to heaven when I took my first bite of the sticky toffee pudding. This gingerbread like cake was covered in a rich buttery toffee sauce and served with ice cream. I threw my diet to the wind and basically ended up licking the plate (not really . . .but I wanted to!) The food is amazing at this little understated place. And the prices? Reasonable for the quantity and quality of the food and service. Dinner for two with wine and dessert ran about 86 pounds. I am heading back to Edinburgh in a couple of weeks. You can bet that L'Escargot Blanc is going to be on my "go to" list. And it should be on yours as well! Bon Appetit! read more

What more can I say it was simply amazing and sweet sweet bliss for my taste buds!!! Also the staff was so lovely, very helpful and very good. Our every need was attended to To. Bottom line is ... We loved it ! read more

L'escargot blanc - Fantastic ! - French Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

I came to L'Escargot Blanc for a celebration dinner with a friend; it was okay, but not what I had hoped for. There's an obvious effort being made to give diners the feeling of being in France. Giving credit where credit is due, they do this well enough that you'll hear a lot of Edinburgh natives speaking French with the staff. It actually seems almost like a retreat for people who are pining for the 2nd home across the Channel. Unfortunately, while the atmosphere is done very well, the food falls somewhat short; it's all rather hum-drum and mediocre. The wine list is good, the staff is friendly and attentive; the saucissons and cheese are Okay, but they're very safe, and not the best quality, especially given the high prices. I was very disappointed by the bread :-( read more

Very good restaurant with friendly service. The food is a perfect balance of French and Scotch but don't be fooled because it's VERY French! We went on December 30th and there were already crackers laid out on all of the tables. The crowd was a mix of young and old, locals and tourists. The food was very country French, which happens to also be pretty Scottish. I had the venison terrine and the coq au vin and my fiancé had the escargot and the stuffed turkey. We liked our appetizers more than our entrees, and I loved that they brought over a jar of cornichons (which I guess are called gherkins in the UK). The food was good and the service was great, but we were broke after this meal (£79), so save it for special occasions. This was expensive even for NY standards and as a result we ate McDonalds the next day. read more

We were looking for a special meal out on Saturday to celebrate an exciting thing, so we headed aloing to L'Escargot Blanc for a late dinner. We were welcomed at the door and given a choice of table. I love the atmosphere there and immediately felt at home. The staff are very friendly althouogh they were definitely at the end of a long day as it sometimes took a while for them to come back with things (bread etc) but they always remembered so no real issues. They were lovely though. We ordered pretty quickly and had the snails (of course - they were delicious), the camembert filo parcels (lovely with red onion marmalade), then two steaks for mains. I was riding a big race the next day and my SO had run a 18 mile run that morning so we were pretty hungry so asked for extra potatoes, which arrived with no extra cost, which was a nice touch. The stead was spot on and perfectly cooked. Well done guys. Pudding was their huge and lovely vanilla creme bruleèéêē which is a favourite of mine. The only negative was the wine a Bordeux Merlot graped, dark winter fruit wine, which for what it was was perhaps a touch overpriced at almost £30. Next time we'll stick with the house or something a bit less risky. I think the "on the night" service and food was probably a 4* mix (mainly because of the wine) but I'm giving 5* as I really like the place and want to come back and eat more of the amazing food. le NOM, le NOM (is that racist?) read more

I came to L'Escargot Blanc to eat snails but there was almost a moment of crisis. The snails are not usually gluten free! WTF? Flour is added to the garlic butter to soak up some of the fat from the butter. My devastated look made our waiter rush into the kitchen where he came up trumps - they could make up a fresh batch just for moi, sans gluten! Hallelujah! I had the snails and they were fab - just not in their shells as you get them in France for anyone who looks a little perplexed if they order them. So, I really did like L'Escargot Blanc but I can't quite give it 5*'s. The food was lovely - I ordered fish and my dish was, I guess being fair, lukewarm, My cod though was lovely with a creamy tomatoey sauce with hints of tarragon and accompanied by perfectly creamy mashed potato. My dad had ordered the same dish and his was fine. My mum ordered the special - it was meatballs (though fancier name which I forget) that came with potatoes. Sounded fab and when it came in its little iron pot, it looked lovely and it at least got the thumbs up on the taste test. It wasn't a huge portion and for two meatballs and two 1/4 of potatoes, it wasn't worth £19 either so not so much 'hearty' (generous portions) French fare, more rustic, fine dining portions. There was room for dessert - the cheese board shared between my parents went down well and I opted for a Dame Blanche - meringue, ice cream, chocolate sauce - yum. The house red was decent and beer options include both Scottish and French beers. So, I would come here prepared to eat 3 courses. It does look like a typical French bistrot, with food prints on the wall, French staff who are tres jolie and French music courtesy of French radio stations on in the background. The food is typically French - I lived in France for a year and this is authentic French cooking using the best of Scottish produce. The daily changing menu's means there will always be something different to choose from but the potential for disappointment. However, call ahead as they are so accommodating, I'm sure they could sort out special requests. read more

What an absolutely amazing meal! I took my dad here during his visit to Edinburgh, and the food was outstanding. Our server was great too (and authentically French), and the ambiance was very charming. We started off with the cheese in a filo parcel with black cherry jam, which was a great combination. It reminded me of a cheese blintz. Then came the main courses: my dad got the sea bass special, and I got the ribeye. We both were very delighted by how delicious these were - the fish tasted very fresh, and my medium rare ribeye (made from Wagyu beef!) was cooked perfectly. For dessert, we shared the chocolate cake, which was an awesome way to end a great dinner. To top it all off, the price for the meal was amazingly reasonable. If you like French food (or even if you don't), check this place out! You won't regret it. read more

My husband and I shared the fondu and it was very good and filling! Very lovely atmosphere! read more

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I had a brief dalliance with L'Escargot Blanc, when I met my Mum and Dad there for a very quick lunch. I don't have much of a taste for French food, but I decided to give it a go. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. I decided to play it safe and have a beef bourguignon, which I already know I like. It was absolutely delicious, and served with some chunky bread to dip in the sauce! Total comfort food, I would eat that kind of thing from a big bowl in front of a good movie, heavenly! I love the decor of the place and that is one of the main selling points. It's very traditional yet modern with beautiful French inspired pictures and furniture. Next time, I might even try something a bit more daring! read more

L'escargot blanc - French Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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I had the best scallop and black pudding ever in this lovely French restaurant. The mixed stew is also decent and well-done. Reasonable price. read more

i started this review by thinking i should give it four stars, but then as my fingers got typing i realised that only 5 stars would really do. l'escargot blanc holds a special place in my heart, it was where me and the boy had our second date almost two years ago and has now become our anniversary and special occasion place to dine. trying to book a table for new year's eve three days before the actual night proved a bit tricky, but alas this little french bistro hidden away up a flight of stairs on queensferry street had a table for two at the time we needed. in fact when we turned up a few minutes early the place was almost empty, not a reflection on the quality of food and service you get here but more so that this is a place you have to know about in order to come to. and i can confirm that about 20 minutes after we'd sat down the rest of the restaurant started to fill up with other new year's eve diners. we were seated quickly, offered a table at the window or in one of the main dining rooms. we went for the latter as the maitre'd was kind enough to point out that we may get a slight draft from the window if we were the type of people that got cold easily. i am, so happily opted for the other table. despite it being new year's we were offered a set menu or the a la carte which i found really nice if you were trying to have a nice dinner but not spend loads of money. although i've been to the restaurant a number of times, the boyfriend and i tend to get the same meal as it's what we had on the second date. this is the perfectly cooked cote d'beouf (or shoulder of beef) with a side of potatoes and dressed salad. before this i got a very lovely pumpkin and roasted celeriac soup with parmesan that was so good i used the fresh baguette to wipe the bowl clean. my boyfriend got the snails, he confirmed they were very tasty but i refused to try...i mean snails, sorry just not my thing. but if they are yours, l'escargot blanc serves them in a traditional plate with loads of garlic butter. after our starters were cleared away the massive shoulder of beef appeared. it was carved by the waiter and cooked to a perfect medium rare. there were some delicious potatoes (possibly roasted in butter?) and a lightly dressed salad that rounded out the meal really well. we were each given four huge slices of beef and had a choice between french mustard or a red wine and onion sauce to top it with. it was just amazing, my mouth is watering thinking about it now.... after a rather large main course we opted to share a cheeseboard and have coffees instead of pudding. this rounded the meal out perfectly and i didn't feel too full when we left to go to the new year's eve party at the dome. the only slight draw back of this restaurant is that if you order a la carte it can be a bit pricey. but that said the quality of the food is totally worth paying the price for. the wait staff are also super friendly and are able to judge the timing of all the courses perfectly so that you enjoy your meal but don't feel rushed through it or that you're waiting ages for the next course. there is no doubt i'll be back here again, but i hope next time i can convince myself to break from tradition and try one of the other amazing looking main courses!! read more

L'escargot blanc - Kir Royale - French Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

On arrival we were asked for our coats and we were seated swiftly. With just about enough space for other patrons and waiters to move around. -Well we were with 20 peeps The atmosphere was jovial and warm. Supplied with an Truffle Aperitif we could let our eyes wander on the set Christmas Menu. I decided on the Duck Parfait, Rib-Eye Steak with Mash and a Cheese Selection for afters. The Duck Parfait was beautifully made and well tasty. I (now) understand that the toasted baguette slices were supposed to close to being burnt so they will crunch. Mine however was a little too burnt and had to be replaced. Which they promptly did. The Rib-Eye was cooked medium rare and quite succulent - the gravy was a real treat. I particularly liked the creamy mash, that worked so well with this. However the overall meal wasn't outstanding and no culinary highlights, just a good hearty meal à la française. The desserts looked brilliant, I really liked the Crème Brulee... but didn't I said earlier that I ordered the Cheese Platter? I did.. which was 2 blocks of French cheese and a oatcake wafer and some salad leaves, all right I suppose. There wasn't much in offering of beers or wine - in fact they didn't push us to order anything to drink as such, they kept refilling the water tout suite. After I requested the wine list I shared a bottle of wine - however it was a second choice as the one that we wanted was not available. "That one - the Gamay - hasn't arrived from France yet" In all I wasn't fully feeling it, I didn't get the 'special meal time' feeling and I was a little underwhelmed. I am sure they did try, but for a bout of festivity, a glass of truffle wine and a cracker with a plastic thingy, ain't enough pour moi. Ce n'est pas bon read more

Enjoyed a lovely dinner with my family on the recommendation of friends and it didn't disappoint. The staff was very attentive and the food was excellent. We started with the Les escargots en gratin - typically not a favorite of mine but it was delicious! The order large - included 12 snails. We also shared the Le Sainte Maure de Touraine en croûte (goat cheese appetizer which was in a puff pastry and served on greens with apricot on top). Also very good. One member in my party had a vegetarian casserole and he raved about it. Three females of the group shared the La Côte de bœuf Shorthorn - a whole rib of beef which took quite some time to prepare but was well worth the wait. This option was carved table side. Our waiter had recommended the second appetizer as he didn't think the escargot and beef would be enough for three of us but we had plenty and could have skipped the cheese appetizer although it was delicious!. read more

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Gorgeous French bistro, complete with rustic charm, cosy atmosphere and lovely vintage posters on the wall. I had a three course menu here and at the end of the meal felt so full I could hardly move! The creme brulee was something in particular to shout out about - there was salt on the crust of the dessert, giving it an added dimension of crunch and taste. It came in the traditional French style; flat, round and extremely enjoyable. Will definitely be back here - the best French food I've had in the city for a long while. read more

The atmosphere of relaxed, welcoming, effortless charm in L'Escargot Blanc is one of those rare commodities that if bottled would sell in profuse amounts. The food is rather good, too. It really is the ideal spot to spend a relaxing evening. Overall, we said: "The elephant-memoried among you will remember that I was not a fan of their sister restaurant, L'Escargot Bleu, on my visit. The reservations I had about Bleu were not in evidence here, and I thought Blanc an absolute delight. This is in no small measure down to the service, which was beyond friendly and much like being invited in to the home of a treasured family member. Without question, I'll be back to sample further dishes from their ever-changing menu." read more

Gorgeous food. I haven't tried the brother/sister restaurants but they are most definitely on my list. Entering fom Queensferry Street you walk up a wooden stairs and suddenly find yourself in a cute, quirky and very French restaurant. The walls adorned, tastefully, with various vintage advertisements each complete with a 'snaily' edge. From the salad to the beef borguignon to the chocolate tart. Wow. Last time I was here I was raving about it for days. The service is fantastic, smiles all round and more than happy to help. On one occasion, our visit involved a very special request (for any raclette lovers, give them a call!) and our waitress was forced to run back and forth between 12 people and a mound of cheese. That poor woman! But she stayed in a good mood throughout, which really was admirable. A word of warning for those with more traditionally British tastes, the food is proper French, not tourist French. It is rich. Don't over do it! A little piece of France, around the corner from the French Institute, I love it! read more

There is nothing more romantic than French food for Valentines. I took my date (for those that have met the beautiful Jeanne, can know how lucky I was), to this location after it was too busy the previous week without reservations. A casual flat that had been turned into a restaurant, one can look out the window and watch people pass through the West End with french posters on walls, and surprisingly friendly staff transform it into the heart of Paris. The food was wonderful, and perhaps not as fully appreciated by an American, but my date who is French was delighted to see many of courses that she had not seen since she was little. As she said, none of these dishes were over the top fancy, but more of traditional food that one would eat in France, just done well. I ordered an entree of a pumpkin, Parmesan risotto, which was delicious. The cheese was aged so well that it provided the right tartness to the risotto. My main was a rib-eye steak from Orkney with shallots and a Cabernet sauvignon sauce. This was the best steak I've had outside of Texas. Juicy and rich, tender and flavourful with perfect sized portions that left me feeling full, but not too full. And it was thick! My biggest complaint prior to this steak was I had yet to find a place in the UK that would serve me a steak that was thicker than an inch, but I shall be at the mercy of L'Escargot Blanc and be a believer as they delivered. My date ordered a veal in a creme sauce which literally melted in your mouth. Mushrooms provided the perfect accompaniment. Jeanne and I finished our lovely date with a glass of bubbly (what would Valentines day be without it), and a slice of chocolate tart which truly sent us over the moon with its rich and creamy nature. read more

Zut alors! This place is wonderful. I've been a few times now and always found it busy, but never so busy they haven't got a little table for two somewhere. The staff are what I'd call modern French. Having lived in France for a while, the traditional french waiter is being replaced by young, lively, friendly types, great examples of which are found here. Now for the food. I had coq-au-vin. Not just any coq-au-vin, probably the best coq-au-vin I've ever had. My mouth is still watering now thinking about it. It has that deep rich taste, perfectly cooked. top marks. I had a glass or two of Cote du rhone which went perfectly and all for a respectable price. I've tried a few French places now in Edinburgh, still finding it difficult to find better than this. Allez-y! read more

They have a delicious lunch menu. I have never had a bad dish! All very nicely cooked and the staff is very professional. A jewel in West end! read more

Authentic French, casual, off the tourist radar, and simply good. When asked the "favorite restaurant" question, this place always comes to mind. After many visits over the last three years to this city, it has never failed to please. The menu is constantly, yet subtly changed according to what the Chef finds at local markets. With that, I'd easily order the 'casserole du jour' without knowing the details. Highlights; their escargot, any duck dish, and the little surprise treats they randomly bring out. If you're in Edinburgh and enjoy French - a must. read more

When entering, I sat at the bar not noticing the HUGE sign stating restaurant upstairs. The bar had an amazing assortment of wine and cheeses but that's it compared to the restaurant. It was perfect for me. Cheeses were so creamy and sardines delicious. Service was impeccable. read more

L'escargot blanc - Simply delicious and fresh - French Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Popped in for an early dinner last week, been a while since I visited, so glad to see not much has changed. This place really has a great atmosphere, very warm welcome from all staff and very good food. Early evening menu is very good value 2 courses £12.95. Started with black pudding with apples, if being picky which I tend to be the apples could have done with a bit more cooking, black pudding very good. My wife enjoyed the terrine, very good indeed and served with crunchy cornichons. We both had fish of the day, Ling in a mushroom and mustard sauce very good indeed with the fish being cooked perfectly. Only one thing wrong a few too many bones in the fish. L' Escargot Blanc really ticks all the boxes great value, warm welcoming atmosphere and really good food. Also enjoy their sister restaurant L' Escargot Bleu and their great deli below. read more

Best French restaurant I have ever been to other then going to France. Came here for a late Valentines Day dinner with my Girlfriend. Excellent service, had a very friendly waiter who took care of us . They took our coats for us and hung them up which I cant remember the last place that has done that for customers. The food was AMAZING the menu is a rotating one so their might be something one day, then something else the next. I had a roast squab and it was just delicious. The snails were also amazing! When it came to the bill I was expecting a rather large bill, but it was cheap! We had a bottle of wine, appetizers , two main courses and a dessert for all around 60-70 quid! I am keeping this place as my special restaurant that I go to once in awhile because I want to be excited every time. Go here folks for a nice romantic dinner. read more

Perfect French lunch. Good value, and as I wanted to try all options I had 2 set lunches. All dishes were authentic and a pleasure.

Really lovely restaurant. Had a simple 2 course lunch but food (and menu) was great. Everything cooked to an amazing standard and the feel and look of the place is great. Pretty reasonably priced too for such high standard. read more

We got a reservation last evening for my sister, brother in law and my wife and I. The people that served were really pleasant and the food was wonderful. We had appetizers, escogar salads etc. I had a chicken dinner that was there special an item that had been marinated in wine for 24 hours very special meal! read more

This restaurant is a must when you come to Edinburgh. Our table of four tried three different entree and they were all fabulous. We had sea bass, rabbit, and duck confit. I thought I was in a top rated restaurant in France. Don't miss it. read more

Goats cheese mille-feuille? Yes please. My mum wanted to go to a French restaurant, my dad was against this decision, but we ended up going after seeing this little item on the menu. I first found out about this place after finding that it was recommended by the French institute. I thought that had to mean something, so gave it a go... The interior is quintessentially French, checkered tablecloths, romantic candles in aged wine bottles, retro movie posters and a definite presence of French speaking staff. This could be tacky and touristy, but it's not. Instead, it's sneakily hidden up a flight of stairs, and well out of eye shot. Thank goodness, I wouldn't like this secret to be shared with EVERYBODY! I found that the mile-feuille was more than enough, as it came with a salad and was very rich in itself... Imagine it, soft, tangy goats cheese, nestled between layers of filo and roasted vegetables, a feast for the eyes and mouth. I am positive that feasting the eyes satisfies the belly in itself. My mum had a fish dish, which looked very well done and she said it was delicious, whilst my dad had a potato gratin. I tried some and it was incredibly more-ish, creamy cheese fondu wrapping around thin slices of potato, with a crispy layer of breadcrumbs and more cheese on top, the comfort food of kings. You may have a problem if you don't like cheese... For pudding I went straight for the most unfamiliar option on the menu: ile flottante, i.e. floating island. Google it if you are curious to see what it looks like, my description will not give it justice: a light meringue, submerged partially in a very light vanilla custard, topped with rose petals or red berries. I have since had this same pudding at a Michelin star restaurant in Paris, and I can confirm that this was every bit as good. It's delicate, light, and quite healthy, as far as pudding goes. If you want French food, look no further. I'd love to come back with my boyfriend as I think this would be the perfect place for a romantic evening out. read more

What did I wish for a Christmas night out, well let me tell you? It was for pleasant surroundings great company, and equally nice rustic French food at L'Escargo Blanc. Did I get my wish, you bet I did! I was ready to engage the gastronomic surrounds of a bright yet cosy and traditional French restaurant. The task in hand along with other Yelpers was to experience how this restaurant typifies the French culinary delights you might find in the city. The eatery situated between a couple of rooms at the top of a stair, minimalistic and eventually candlelit was busy pretty much from early on, with enough heads at tables to keep the place quite warm. Coats are removed upon entry; nice touch, and warm focus rests on each group of guests, with enchanting comments from staff to restore faith in the human appetite by addition of impeccable hospitality(even if they don't enforce drinks menu). But, yes there is a but. The room we were in balanced on the precarious edge of acoustic design, did made it difficult to hear what others were saying sitting opposite me. As with quite large and lively groups we were not rowdy but having a fun time, so apologies to other guests who wanted a quiet or romantic dinner, and to fellow Yelpers if I didn't carry the conversation. Les Entrees for me were Artisan cheese parcels with a selection of dips. Red wine would have gone well with this, but since I wasn't drinking on this occasion these were still palatable without. Accompanied by truffle aperitif that I found quite bitter, bread and delectable salmon bites, which were quite tasty but very buttery. Les Plats was Sea bass with steamed mash(slightly over seasoned due to the fishy brandy bisque), followed by Les Dessert option being Herve Mons artisan cheese platter(2 cheese chunks, one of which I never did find out the name of, coupled with 1 oatcake). In all I was encompassed in strong French emphasis from the moment I stepped in. So hats tipped in the direction of a lugubrious team of chefs, maitre d types and waitress's whom without wouldn't have made the evening so charmed. What would have been even better is if they add their own motivated sommeliers or wine directors then maybe some of the queries they got from us would been reduced. Edinburgh has it's fair share of good bars, but quality restaurant wine list access should, like the wine improve with age, to a point that makes an exciting stance. I for one, when coming back would settle for nothing less than a table at L'escargo Blanc looking up towards the castle. Again endless thanks to our CM who organised this event, most certainly did their homework for a fantastic xmas night out. read more

Under various names there's been a French restaurant on this site for many years. In it's current guise there's really little difference evident between the last incarnation - the food and wine are of a high standard (although the rabbit rilette would benefit from another couple of pieces of toast), the service courteous and in fact lightning quick - we'd enough time to settle and choose our food but after that there seemed hardly any time to wait between the starter arriving and following it's removal the main courses appeared after barely a breath. If that's the case at busier times then it's indeed impressive. read more

Delicious and great service. Had mussels in a burgundy sauce to start with duck confit as a main. Great wine choices as well. Really good choice in Edinburgh. read more

I dropped by last Friday despite not booking a table and was agreeably surprised that in the buzz of the festival the waiter still managed to squeeze me in. I liked how the setting was informal and how they had a policy of serving any wine. Y the glass. The staff were upfront I could try any wine first as well before ordering which is always nice as I hate the bitter disappointment of picking something totally not to my taste. Their wine selection is great and at a very reasonable price too. I ended up going for a cheese and cured meat platter, it was served quickly and with a tasty loaf of bread. Although it is a French restaurant/bistro i was pleased to try some local venison saucisson. All of it was served with blackberry jelly, a saucer of chestnut jam as well as French gerkins! So yeah this is not a bad place at all to try to grab a quick bite to eat or indulge in after work cheeky glasses of wine! read more

The food was delicious and service was friendly. That being said, its quite a lot of money for rather small portions. £10 for a single scallop, and £22 for what amounts to half a fillet of fish and one small potato. I'm all for enjoying food that's professionally and painstakingly prepared, but nothing precludes a chef from cooking a slightly larger portion size except profiteering. I had to return home and eat a sandwich so I didn't go to bed hungry. I might return for a special occasion. read more

A delightful French restaurant with reasonable priced wines, scrumptious food, and French staff. We'll worth a visit