French cuisine restaurant in Edinburgh

“Food was delicious. I have multiple food allergies and celiac disease. The staff were able to accomodate my allergies. The chef had some concerns on the marinara sauce that normally came with my chicken so he made separate roasted peppers, tomatoes, mushrooms, and garlic. They also let me sub aubergines for mushrooms at no additional charge-I cannot eat aubergines. The food was delicious, and i did not get sick which tells me it was prepared woth minimization of cross contamination. Someone in my party got black ravioli which looked so cool. Everyone's food looked and smelled great. I would recommend for someone with food allergies or celiac disease, or anyone lookibg for a delicious meal. The prices were fair and the portions large.”

“Play poker here every day and always get a meal or the daily special. The salmon linguine is very very good and this place is famous for steaks. Highly recommend.”

“Love the decor and atmosphere of the restaurant. Just a shame the scaffolding is blocking the view of the city. But nevertheless it was still enjoyable with the view in the restaurant. The staff was friendly, welcoming and tentative. Food was well presented and cooked beautifully. Highly recommended. We'll definitely come back next time.”

“There were 3 of us and we all ordered the à la carte menu. All the options were excellent. The atmosphere was phenomenal, and the waiters were always attentive. However it was extremely cold in the restaurant! Overall, Highly recommended. Excellent value for money and with good gluten-free options. Up there with the best meals I've had even thought it was really cold.”

“Caprice is hands down the best Italian restaurant in East Lothian. The food never fails to impress, especially the pizza. Amazing value for money. Our waitress Jade was phenomenal, and offered us an espresso on the house after our meal. Would recommend!!”

“Itison dinner deal. An itison deal took us back to Bistro du Vin for 3 courses & a glass of Prosecco. The restaurant was fairly busy but not packed and there were plenty of staff. There was a bit of confusion over what menu we were on by the waiter which meant we were looking at the wrong menu before I queried this and it was then changed, a bit embarrassing for us. After our order was placed it seemed to take ages for our starters to arrive , service from then was slow and customers were raising there hands all evening to try and get the attention of waiting staff. This was a bit strange as staff were always free and standing in a huddle. The food as usual was good and the atmosphere pleasant just need the service to improve.”

“Lovely spot in the Grassmarket square. We had some hot dogs with cheese mushrooms onion and were made really nicely. Very good for a good price.”

“Wonderful. Food was excellent. Service was outstanding. Get the soup! Very thankful for the manger handling our party.”

“My husband and I have eaten breakfast, lunch, and dinner at The Orangery during our stay at Dalhousie. I recommend the Fish Dogs and parmesan fries. They were delicious. As well as the eggs benedict with haggis.”

“Amazing food and even better service!! I got a slow roasted beef sandwich with cheese and salsa and it was SO good. I can’t have eggs, so thought I’d be limited by the menu but the owner was so helpful and just genuinely friendly. He explained the options (despite most things containing eggs) and even chatted me through where each ingredient comes from locally. The crisps were freshly fried (still warm!) and delicious and my mouth is still watering thinking about the sandwich. The beef was perfection, bread fresh, soft and warm and salsa was delicious with a very mild sauce. All together the best unexpected lunch and coffee!”

“Great food friendly atmosphere. Will definitely be back”

“My husband and I were visiting Scotland from the states and this was our last night. I wanted pizza. We always try to find off the beaten path restaurants because they are usually better than your typical tourist area restaurants. My husband found this place and one look at the menu and I knew I was getting something other than pizza. From the first bit of the focaccia to the last bite of dessert it was amazing! My husband had the tagliatelle Marsala and I ordered the Panzerotti Porcini and we shared. I wish we had tried the pizza but we had no room left for another bite. The staff was very friendly and accommodating to these travelers with no advanced booking. From the hostess to the manager. If you ever find yourself in the Edinburgh airport area GO HERE!”

“Wow what a beautiful restaurant and totally different from most Indian restaurants I've been to... Love it. The waiters are very professional and friendly and the food was amazing. Really tasty, nice spice and the very nice tikka chicken. A little more expensive than other places but well worth it. Needless to say I'll definitely return next time I'm working in the area!”

“I have a lot to say - so if you have the time please take what I mention to heart. First, the greeting. A warm welcoming and very down to earth beauty took my coat and escorted me to the waiting area before the main dining area opened. Their wide selection of adult beverages was apparent by their wall of whisky and pamphlet of wine selection. After receiving my old fashioned, my beverage and I were escorted to the table where I had full view of the kitchen operations as well as the majority of the establishment. I opted to order the premier tasting, coupled with the abundantly knowledgeable barman who is going to school for distilling and brewing. Over the course of the night he chose pairings that would make the average whisky enjoyer cry tears of joy. The food spoke for itself. Each dish was incredibly unique with contrasting flavors and textures. I've lived all over the pacific but have never had fish as good as I did tonight. The veal roux that went with it was heavenly beyond belief. Lastly - I want to mention how great the staff was. Since I dined alone I had a lot of time to gander and watch their workings. Its almost incomprehensible how they manage their attention to detail when it comes to the diners, the communication between each other, and the overall timing for each table. I never felt too rushed, or that I was in need of anything. This experience was one I'll remember forever. Tom, thank you for hosting such a wonderful night.”

“Fin & Grape as recommended on Top Jaw had me trying things I never thought I would. Thanks Wendy for your great suggestion of monkfish, so good and very difficult to describe. I also got some fantastic sourdough, fries, wine, and the salted Yorkshire rhubarb parfait. Wonderful evening! Fin is the restaurant and Grape is the wine bar downstairs.”

“Great experience, with enthusiastic and attentive staff. Fantastic food and an exciting location and company ethos! The Autumn Feating Session was amazing and I don't think I've ever seen such happy staff doing a great job. They've got a lot of passion and it seeps through.”

“It’s great that there is a French cafe, specializing in galettes and crepes, close to the centre of Edinburgh. I have been to Le Petit Cafe twice. For galettes I would always go for the classic combination with ham and cheese, and that’s why I ordered the Parisian both times. The galette itself got a nice texture, with the tasty infill of melty cheddar cheese and ham, and a fried egg on top. There is a good variety of choices for both savory galettes and sweet crepes on their menu. We had two crepes following the galettes - one with chopped pistachio, white chocolate spread & pistachio ice cream which was a great mix of flavour; another one simply with salted butter caramel which was also nice, though I hope the texture of the crepes could be softer and tenderer (I come across such excellent texture once in Paris recently). Remember to try the French cappuccino, it came with cream on top which was definitely a great accompaniment to the food there.”

“My husband & I received a recommendation from our Airbnb host to eat here. Big compliments to the chef(s)! What a delightful dining experience. It’s a quaint and minimalistic bistro, and it feels quite intimate. We went with 2 courses, starting with the haggis canapé, then the salmon tartlet and lettuce as our starters. For our mains, the chicken and fish. I had a nice glass of Austrian Riesling. I was very pleased and even more so with the price, especially for such quality food. I will absolutely be returning when I’m back in Edinburgh.”

“Why did it take me so long to come here? Food! Service and atmosphere all on point! Very enjoyable night! Can’t wait to come back and work our way through the menu!! Great job!”

“Lunch fabulous at Café Marlayne (76 Thistle Street) which I can highly recommend! I started with PATE DE POISSON (Arbroath smokie pate, horseradish, creamy cheese) and then PITHIVIERS DE LAPIN (Rabbit, leek and aged cheddar in butter puff pastry with grain mustard sauce) my main. Excellent service, excellent food!”

“Very lovely little restaurant, with excellent staff, a wonderful ambience and beautiful food. We had the 3 course dinner, sitting by the kitchen bar, which was very enjoyable watching the chefs prepare our food. Between the two of us, we were able to try each meat/seafood option, with the monkfish probably as our favourite. Would highly recommend as a special experience.”

“A real hidden gem! (Quite literally hidden haha, the restaurant is on the lower ground floor so make sure you look for the sign of the restaurant around the corner). Amazing food and attention to detail. Taste, presentation, and creativity are all top tier. Would recommend everything we had, including the lamb main (not pictured). Excellent service, staff were friendly and attentive, and the warm coat room is a very nice touch. We felt cozy and comfortable. Definitely the best meal I’ve had in Edinburgh!”

“My lovely and I went in for dinner and the chef claimed they are famous for the angus lasagna so there we went. Oh my. I believe the chef has created a new religion based on the dish. Spectacular! The service was marvelous and elegant for a small place - big stature. Our first Scottish restaurant meal was sooo memorable.”

“My partner and I went to this stunning cafe for breakfast, food was amazing this was our second visit. People are lovely, We will be going again soon.”

“Popped in after the gym this morning. Picked up a couple of nutella cookies to take home and wow, they are the divine. By far the best cookie I've had in Scotland. Will be back”

“Went for lunch with a friend who lives in Penicuik. Amazing value compared with anywhere in Edinburgh. Good freshly prepared food and friendly, helpful service.”

“Real pizza oven and quality ingredients. Friendly Italian owner and makes the best pizza in Edinburgh. Don't order Dominos when this is here!”

“Absolutely my favourite place to eat. The food is beautifully prepared the atmosphere is fantastic with a very authentic French feel. The staff cannot do enough and even when the restaurant is busy they remain attentive and helpful. Would highly recommend.”

“My first breakfast in Edinburgh was here, and it was absolutely delicious! I fell in love with every dish, and the latte was amazing. I highly recommend all the dishes. Some of the staff were Turkish, which was really helpful when it came to understanding which options were halal. As a Muslim, it felt very comfortable and welcoming. I’d definitely come back to this place on my next visit to Edinburgh!”

“While in leith you have too definitely need to go into this cafe. The cakes are delicious and loads to choose off. We only had an orange cake and a coffee and tea this time but would definitely be back to try other food on offer. You can also bring your dog with you as long it’s well behaved . Took a takeaway cake home and it was delicious too.”