We stopped there for breakfast while we waited for a tour bus. A local told us they had the best…read morebreakfast and they were spot on! It was so goo, we came back for an early dinner after the tour. Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict. Really perfect. Then a giant pot of steamed mussels for dinner. everything was absolutely great! Wish we lived nearby.

The Railbridge Bistro is an excellent place to stop for breakfast either before getting to the…read moreairport or after landing (12-15 min drive away). The view from outside and inside gives you a great view of the old Railbridge and newer bridges. Along the walls they include the history of how the bridge was built. Food: I got the Scottish Breakfast and it was phenomenal! The black pudding and haggis were both delicious so don't let their descriptions scare you. Our server was extremely helpful and kind. Highly recommend this place while in Edinburgh.

What an unexpected yet delightful find! Right on the main road in Perth's city centre is this…read morescrummy little restaurant that hits all the high notes: good lighting, good service, good food, and--every Scottish person's favourite--good *value.* When you walk in the decor is sort of sumptuously hip, with unapologetically bright red accents and a bold print of the Paris Metro on the wall. You are greeted immediately by a cheerful and charming server--the kind who can be friendly without seeming intrusive and enthusiastic without seeming phony. The menu is adventurous and authentic, with specials that include the likes of frog's legs. It is a joy to find a restaurant that doesn't kowtow to local tastes but instead does what it says on the culinary tin. The chef really knows his stuff and delivers bold, rich, FRENCH flavours that melt in your mouth. But be forewarned--the portions are also authentic. A bit smaller than what you might normally find in a Scottish restaurant. But as French food is swimming in fat, that's probably a good thing. The pre-theatre menu is a steal, but if you miss that there is also a standing tasting menu where you can get any three courses for 19.99. The portions are a bit smaller than the a la carte, but the price is right. There are also small carafes of wine on offer, for those nights when you want a bit more than a glass but not a whole bottle. (What nights are those?) Should you find yourself in Perth, make a reservation at this deservedly popular little gem.

We visited again here. I had the lamb couscous and fish cakes! Both were great. We also loved the…read morearray of desserts too. Prix Fixe was good value too.

Absolutely beautiful restaurant with fantastic service! We came for breakfast and ordered the…read moreFrench breakfast and the Croque Madam. We also ordered a plain croissant and a chocolate croissant. The croissants were so fresh, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. The croque Madam was delicious, served on thick pieces of sourdough. Our best breakfast In Glasgow!

The menu is full of so many options to choose from and it's fair to say we are all notoriously…read moreindecisive when it comes to food so we took a while to order. So much so we were kindly given a pissaladière with caramelised onions and reblochon cheese as well as some olives to munch on while we contemplated our choices After making light work of the flatbread and with some help from the staff, we finally decided on the calamari, chicken liver parfait and charcuterie board to start. Even though I am not the biggest fan of seafood, I couldn't stop digging into (and reluctantly shared) the crispy squid with garlic, lemon and tartare sauce. The parfait with toasted brioche and apple chutney was equally delicious and was quickly polished off by us all. The chutney was warmly spiced and made the perfect counter point to the pâté. For the main I chose (again, with help from the waiter) chargrilled chicken with a mushroom, creme fraiche and thyme soon and potato gratin. I hate to say I left a a little on my plate. However this is because I work in an office where there is an allocated shelf for biscuits and cake only and I have no willpower. It could also be because I didn't stick to my own plate, sorry girls! The fillet steak was perfectly cooked and melt in the mouth. I'll vouch for that as I had a 'couple' of bites. The bearnaise sauce was perfectly creamy, but if we are honest the fillet was so good on its own so we didn't use much! My friend had the haddock wrapped in bacon with pea purée which she said tasted very fresh and firm. Again, I'll agree with that after having a forkful. The dessert menu was presented with immediate reactions of rubbing our stomachs and shaking our heads declaring we were too full, knowing full well we would cave and at least share one. The lemon tart was amazing - extremely citrusy with a slight crispy topping. Tarte au Citron is clearly a French classic and Côte paired it with Normandy Cream and fresh raspberries to make it absolutely perfect. My friends will definitely be making another trip here. Working on George Square means they can take full advantage of the lunch and pre-theatre menu which seems like a steal at £9.95 for two course and £11.90 for three. Côte also have a breakfast club that comes with a super cute croissant keychain that gets you a free hot drink with any breakfast on a weekday. Croque Madame anyone?

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

Edinburgh is now blessed with bistros and restaurants providing the best in world cuisine, from…read moreItalian 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.

Passing by the White Hart Inn i happen upon Petit Paris. French, in Edinburgh…read more Food was an excellent diversion from Scottish. Steak and quiche was delicious. Tomato soup with basil also great. Cherries in kirsch, when have you had that last ? Creme brulee was the best i have ever had. Unbelievable creamy and smooth. Follow up with a cognac for a complete meal. When in Edinburgh make the trip to the grass market area and stroll.

The French onion soup had shredded cheese on top that wasn't baked or melted. The chicken was bland…read moreand needed more sauce.

Yet another great meal on this tiny street. So glad we didn't skip it. Would love to go bs lread more

Quaint and tucked away, this restaurant is easy to miss. Probably visited about half a dozen times…read moreas a student as their lunch menu was lovingly put together and very fairly priced. Main courses across visits were consistently delicious and plated with care, but what I must really highlight was a cheesecake that was once on the menu because gosh was that delicious. Wonderfully pillowy in texture, and a tart flavor profile with a delicate honeyed sweetness. I'd visit again just for that cheesecake.

Cozy neighborhood spot with delicious quality food and friendly service. Chocolate mousse was best…read moreI have ever had!!

Best meal I had in Edinburgh. I was starting to think there was no good food in Scotland after 2…read moreweeks. But this place proved me wrong. Not kid friendly though.

Truly excellent food in such a cute, and hidden away, setting - there a few superb French…read morerestaurants in Edinburgh, with this being close to, if not, the best. Hidden down Thistle St, this restaurant packs a punch which will be leaving you desiring more. Yes, this restaurant is really moreish.

Cracking dinner on NYE. Great service from attentive and fun staff. Gave me very mild static about…read morethe notion of serving a birthday cake we had brought with us to someone in our party (of ten people paying more than £100 each!) but eventually reason won the day and they brought it out candles and all. Fabulous beef and croquettes in particular.

In terms of cuisine, Chez Jules was a breath of fresh air during my Edinburgh trip. I highly…read morerecommend you make a reservation online. Since I hadn't, I had an hour's wait. That was totally fine though; I walked around the nearby museum that was on my list. I really liked the menu options. Even more, I loved their lunch menu options. I got the 1 Course Lunch. I was expecting just getting the entree I ordered (Steak Fritte). I was so pleasantly surprised to receive complementary items for the table. There were olives, bread, butter, salami, and salad. The steak and sauce had amazing flavor, although it was a bit tough/hard to chew. The house red wine was also delicious. I will say, the place is very cramped and very loud. It's cozy with a curated decor though!

I'm not sure how this amazing meal happened but I'm glad it did…read more Me and my friends originally had plans to eat at a different restaurant but they were busy so it didn't work out. For a second things were looking dire. We wanted to find a restaurant while we were walking home and stumbled upon Chez Jules. They were definitely booked up but I think with a little patience and friendly demeanors they were able to fit us in. It was a little loud but I loved the energy and the decor everywhere. Definitely felt like I stepped into a different world for a sec. Our waitress was super nice too. We all wanted to sip some wine with our meals and she was very informative with helping us make a selection based on our meal/preferences. I ordered the Duck Confit this night. I love when a menu actually accurately details the flavors I should expect with my meal. I don't have to tell you how many times my group has ordered Truffle Fries and you hardly taste any truffle at all. So it was nice that I could taste the herbs with my Duck. And the Gratin? Man I'm such a sucker for garlic flavors. Even though they weren't the star of the show, the green beans hit too. I'm not even a huge green bean fan and I still appreciated it. Also huge shoutouts to the Rabbit. If you've never tried it and are feeling adventurous I *highly* recommend this dish. I believe it's Le Lapin a la Moutarde. I can't even describe it because I wasn't able to recognize any of the seasoning. But my buddy had ordered this and I had a bite. I think he had the best meal out of the four of us. So overall, I highly recommend this place. I'm not sure if they take reservations or not since we obviously got lucky with a walk in. But if they do take reservations you probably should. It was pretty busy when I went. When we come back to Edinburgh this one definitely be a location we will have to come back to.

My daughter and I enjoyed the pescatarian tasting menu tonight and I added the wine pairing. This…read moreplace must be the best fine dining value in Edinburgh right now. If you go, I encourage you to try one of the tasting menus and splurge on the wine as the sommelier selections were bold and most satisfying. They included a couple I have never previously tried. Standout dishes include a perfectly seared scallop in saffron sauce, octopus, and sea trout. Every single fish dish was perfectly cooked. The dessert was a show shopper. My daughter said when she tried it "angels started singing", it was perfect. Go, and put yourself in the chefs hands. This place was every bit as good as any 1 star Michelin restaurant we have tried.

Good was prepared with care. Wait staff was attentive but not overbearing. I had the veg option…read morewhich was petit pumpkins with quinoa stuffing. Delightful. My wife had the cod and, as someone that normally doesn't care for fish, it was delicious! I wish I'd ordered it. Lovely wine and desert selection. Atmosphere is small and quiet but not unlively or stuffy. Great for a date or small group. Pricey but worth it.