Based on 1.162 opinions finded in 4 websites
Based on 1.162 opinions finded in 4 websites
Nº 1345 in 2913 in Edinburgh, City of
Nº 25 of 39 French in Edinburgh, City of
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Absolute gem of a place. Wonderful food, great value and incredibly courteous service. Will definitely return.
Robin Thomson . 2024-10-06
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A charming place, hidden away on the side, recommended by locals, wonderful service, great short menu - therefore fresh 😃, cozy, service at the highest level - from Poland, very good prices, it's worth trying and booking in advance, greetings to the staff - wonderful 😍
Kasia Biedermann . 2024-09-25
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Excellent family meal with great value for money. I was recommended this place by some friends and it did not disappoint. We visited as a group of 5 on Saturday night. We enjoyed a really delicious meal of 3 courses and drinks in a warm setting. The highlights of the meal were the tasty fish dishes (mackerel in particular) and lovely shared vegetables and potatoes. The portions are just right and excellent value for the quality of ingredients. The restaurant is accessible on ground floor level which was a huge help for my husband's 91 year old grandmother. The restaurant was completely full from opening when we arrived, but staff were welcoming, polite and friendly throughout. Thank you for a lovely evening
Sanju Vijayan . 2024-09-23
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A recent lunch at Cafe Marlayne was a first for us and we were keen to try it out based on the good comments we had heard. We were given a warm welcome and waited a few moments for our table. Wine and water were ordered as we decided wager food to order. It was a 2 course set menu with a good varied choice and we started with one Rosemary & balsamic peaches with honey & whipped ricotta and a Thai beef salad with cashew nuts. This was then followed by one Chicken Supreme with poached leaks, Smokey bacon, dried apricot poached in verjuce, mustard and sherry sauce and one Carrot risotto with thyme roasted carrots and Parmesan chilli oil. All served with a bowl of sautéed potatoes. For dessert we had a portion of Chocolate torte and a Panna Cotta. Staff were great, food all tasty but portions were on the small side. The desserts were small and a bit bland. Total cost £96.00
DOVETAIL . 2024-09-15
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The menu was fab, food was excellent & atmosphere just lovely. We are so grateful to the staff, who managed to squeeze us in after our 25th Wedding Anniversary flight to Paris had just been cancelled. We will definitely keep coming back to this wonderful restaurant.
Susan Nicol . 2024-09-08
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Sublime french bistro. All four of us thought our own dish was the tastiest.
Ross Murray . 2024-08-26
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Nice French restaurant with really good dishes. Meat is really good, deserts are excellent.
victor-adrien guillerm . 2024-08-25
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My French BF found this little bistro/ cafe and it is a gem for the price vs. value you get. We booked the table on the same day. We had the 2 course lunch for 18.90GBP and every penny was worth. First, the roasted peach with whipped ricotta was simple but super delicious (so enjoyable!!!) while the main dish was fish - which was great as well! Maybe I wish it had been served somewhat hotter. The customer service was delightful and overall we had a great and satisfying experience!!! Highly recommend!!!
Sonia Roxana Mihai . 2024-08-02
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Went here for lunch with friends on their recommendation and this did not disappoint. The mussels were plentiful and excellent. Service was very good and all our party thoroughly enjoyed their meal.
Kevin McMahon . 2024-07-29
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My favourite French restaurant in Edinburgh, small & personal, I could easily have anything from the menu. Lunch menu today £18 for 2 courses, u defo need to book. I had Slow cooked beef, & garlic pea soup ❤️. Quality
Billy Henderson . 2024-07-06
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Little cosy place. The chef's passion and care for the quality of the ingredients are reflected in simple but tasty food. Definitely recommended!
Giacomo_Eschillo99 . 2024-06-05
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What a find. Fabulous food and a relaxed atmosphere. Four of us all had different things and everything was delicious, couldn't fault it. Great location, just behind George Street. Make sure you book. Two dinner sittings at the weekend, 6 and 8.15.
Safari55066286563 . 2024-05-14
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A wonderful place with attentive and friendly staff and exquisite, homemade food.
Sonia García Ausín . 2024-05-12
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Just best in edinburgh, don't miss it!!! Amazing service, cozy little place, food cooked with love and kindness, fresh menu... what you doing reading this? Just go!!
Santiago B . 2024-05-12
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Still and over the years, best restaurant in edinburgh. Cosy, amazing friendly but very professional service, and food, as always, high standard love involved. Just 5 stars. Thanks lads!!!
Santiago Bilbao Blanco . 2024-05-12
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Lovely atmosphere and exceptional service. Food was also very good, especially for the price (£29,50 for two courses). Would go again!
Petra S . 2024-05-09
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Lovely lunch Lovely atmosphere Thankyou for everything
Greg Woods . 2024-04-05
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What a perfect place. The food was superb. Nothing to fault at all. One of the best risottos I have ever had.
Jacq S . 2024-03-26
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….when visiting Edinburgh, book a table at this restaurant! And I use the term restaurant deliberately. Two course fixed price menu, different for lunch and dinner, together with fabulous desserts and a short but excellent wine list. The quality of food, service and atmosphere is brilliant. We would go back tomorrow but sadly will be on our way home!
Cass . 2024-03-22
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Absolutely first class !! Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff, and most importantly, incredible food. Look forward to returning.
Jerry Slater . 2024-03-11
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Excellent lunch experience with the set menu - each dish was very tasty (my partner *loved* the cauliflower soup), and the staff were welcoming and attentive. It's quite a small restaurant and clearly very popular so booking is highly recommended. Don't pass on the desserts - they are excellent ❤️
Kathryn . 2024-03-08
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Great food in a relaxed environment. A lovely evening
Stuart Kingham . 2024-03-04
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It's a small restaurant with fixed price menu in the evening...fair choices...dessert choice okay. Lovely staff and French flair. Authentic experience
John Brown . 2024-03-02
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A wonderful lunch for 4, good selection from a set menu and service excellence.
David Montgomery . 2024-02-21
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Excellent meal, great value for money, friendly staff
Gail McClure . 2024-01-15
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Great food and such a lovely little place Will come back
Björn Petersson . 2024-01-09
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A very nice atmospheric French restaurant. You can sit pleasantly and eat dishes made with love and fresh ingredients. The service was at the highest level, we were welcomed warmly and openly. I highly recommend the duck with red cabbage mousse, baked potatoes, feta cheese with figs and shrimps in an excellent sauce as an appetizer. The dessert is just poetry - cheesecake with mascarpone and sticky toffee... delicious. I recommend it with all my heart. Delicious dinner. Thank you once again 😊
M D . 2024-01-03
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I didn't expect that good, but wow they are so delicious. They serve boiled broccoli and roast potatoes in a different bowl.
Ra T . 2023-12-31
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Honestly this place is an absolute gem! Has to be one of the most underrated restaurants in Edinburgh. Food is so simple and delicious. Service unfussy and friendly. Vibe spot on. Must visit.
Martin . 2023-12-30
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Food and service great. However, booked 6:15 and expected 2h slot but told that had to vacate by 8:00. Only had starter and main from Xmas menu, but wouldn't have had time for dessert and felt as if we were getting rushed out the door, which was a shame.
Karen Martin . 2023-12-13
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A fantastic lunch today. Excellent value and great food and service. Thank you
Muriel Maclaren . 2023-12-09
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Another fantastic meal. Great food excellent service it’s such a gem in the heart of city centre. Thank you for always being so consistently good. Loved the venison carpaccio, goats cheese and walnut and fennel salad. Great start to the meal. Always a friendly welcome and cozy dining experience.
S Makarov . 2023-12-03
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Great night, delicious dinner and attentive staff...❤️
nicola harvey . 2023-11-11
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It’s been many years since we’ve returned here and we were not disappointed! Everything was perfect - lovely, attentive staff; the food was absolutely wonderful and reasonably priced; and a great wine list. I had the goats cheese and beetroot salad to start; the masala lamb with lentils for main; and the coffee brûlée to finish. Each was delicious and we just enjoyed every minute of our dinner. It’s such a cosy and intimate setting too - can’t recommend it enough.
Meg Macfarlane . 2023-10-29
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Fantastic ambience and relaxed experience
William Elliot . 2023-10-15
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You'll need to book as there are only 30 covers max but it's worth it. It was full when I went. Tasty food, good proportions. Duck was excellent. Very limited, sensible drinks list as the focus is on the food and rightly so. Well located.
Neil Dennis . 2023-10-11
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It started with a basket of delicious crusty bread and a ramekin of olives. Olives were bathed in a dressing of herbs, shallots, and .... lemon juice or wine vinegar? Either way they were incredible and this meze suggested great things to come. We ordered a bottle of Pinot Noir which was very nice. First course my partner received a beet salad which she claimed was quite possibly the best she'd ever had. I ordered the Moules which were cooked perfectly in a wonderfully fragrant sauce. Second course my partner had the duck breast. I tasted a bit and it was incredible. I ordered the steak in anchovy and caper sauce and again found it didn't disappoint. The steak was trimmed and seasoned quite well, with it's flavor enhanced by the anchovy caper sauce. We ordered two desserts, the Panna Cotta was good but the chocolate, walnut, olive oil cake brought me to tears with it's bitter deliciousness. I'd definitely go back.
david peterson . 2023-09-28
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Klein restaurantje, maar zeer de moeite waard. Reserveren is wenselijk, want snel volgeboekt. Echt heerlijk gegeten in een fijne atmosfeer. Supervriendelijke bediening.
Peter Wagenaar . 2023-09-19
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Everything about this restaurant was excellent. A little pricey but worth every mouthful.
Norma Smart . 2023-09-05
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Absolutely fantastic. Outstanding food and service. Had the pleasure of trying the mussels and risotto which were life changing and introduced me to flavors I’ve never experienced before. Was absolutely speechless by how amazing the whole experience was. Will definitely come back to this great establishment. If you’re ever in town in need of top notch cuisine definitely stop by.
Kuba Mierzejewski . 2023-08-30
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Why would you come to Edinburgh to have French food when France is so close by? It’s because the food is better here!!!! I’m not a fan of mussels but these are by far the best I have ever had, Our mains were impeccable, it’s hard to get moist chicken breast with a ton of flavour but they achieved it, dessert was ordered and mind blowing. Give these guys 10’s all round
Peter Spaz . 2023-08-30
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Lovely little restaurant, brilliant food, 10/10.
Scott . 2023-08-29
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The food and drinks looked good, but couldn’t get past the rude staff
Samaah Ghie . 2023-08-26
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Amazing food and caters well for allergies because it is all freshly prepared. lamb in masala sauce preceded by feta in breadcrumbs with peach salad. Dried fruit panacotta meringue.
david robertson . 2023-08-19
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Review Trades on a somewhat French character, but, having eaten here, we can't recommend. Food tasteless, meat tough and overpriced for what it is. Interactions with waitresses very brisk, but while they go through the motions of asking if everything is OK during the meal, we reflected after we left that our experience hadn't been anything like as good as other reviews had suggested & we hadn't felt comfortable giving honest feedback while there. A 10% service charge was added to the bill, which we paid as service was very brisk, but the food itself was disappointing.
cooker donkin . 2023-08-18
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The steak was first class. Small place, great atmosphere.
Salma Craig . 2023-08-11
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Lovely dinner for five last night, very reasonable 2-course menu with a lot of variety. Wine was delicious, and we topped it off with some cheese and desserts. The staff were all very friendly
Iain Craig . 2023-08-03
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This restaurant was an unexpected, delightful find. A 2- course set price menu was lovely. Thoroughly enjoyed and would recommend. Bookings are recommended. However, always pop in and ask if it looks full 🙃. You may get lucky like we did
Ann Browett . 2023-07-28
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A truly stellar meal. The food was authentically French, with high quality ingredients and great flavors. Lovely service and charming atmosphere. Highly recommend!
Sarah Miller . 2023-07-22
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Excellent restaurant bistronomique de cuisine française avec un très bon rapport qualité-prix. Ce fut ma meilleure expérience gustative de ma semaine a Edimbourg.
Karim B. . 2023-07-10
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Great value for money and high quality food.
Gabe Smith . 2023-06-30
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The food was lovely. My only complaint was that the place was so noisy it was difficult to hear each other.
Susan Ferguson . 2023-05-27
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This is a real gem with good food, perfectly presented and friendly service. We will definitely return.
Jane Gauld . 2023-05-26
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Nice, cosy intimate place , not too crowded. Delicious food and fabulous service, would highly recommend!
Daria Plonskowska . 2023-05-25
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Superbe adresse! Petit, cosy et plats de qualité
Isabelle Schott . 2023-05-25
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First time there and very impressed. Came recommended and lived up to every expectation.
Ian Morgan . 2023-05-25
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Great food, lovely atmosphere.
Paul Hope . 2023-05-04
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Always great bistro food by a lovely small team.
sue pirnie . 2023-05-04
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Even though we were advised that our table was due back after 90 mins at the time of booking - this was reminded to us on most of the occasions a server attended our table so we did feel rushed. Nevertheless, the food was lovely in the main (one guest's fish was undercooked) and we enjoyed the visit.
Shirley James . 2023-04-19
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Fantastic food, lovely atmosphere! It's ticked away and very cosy. Wine selection is good and the choice of aperitifs is a pleasant bonus :)
Victoria Bodungen . 2023-04-17
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One of the best places I've ever been to.
Charlie Macsween . 2023-04-15
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C'était super !! Un service de qualité et une ambiance superbe !
Henty “Lo Potit Chat” . 2023-04-13
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amazing experience !! a true fine dining for a very good price. The waitress was very professional and knew how the dishes were made. The produce was local and very good quality. We would love to come back. great for a romantic evening!!
Klaudia Palki . 2023-04-11
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Delicious food. Friendly staff. Lovely vibe.
Gail McMurdo Taylor . 2023-04-06
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This is was our go to place in Edinburgh before all the madness of lockdown and here we are again being drawn back to it. A. It is an independent restaurant and we ALL need to get away from the big chains and support local business - overheads are HIGH, trust me, I am in the trade. B. The food is consistently excellent, a small menu where you would choose everything if you could, simple dishes packed full of flavour and an excellent desert menu. All dietary requirements catered for and nothing is a bother. C. It is fantastic value for money - 6 friends for lunch, 3 bottles of wine, 3 courses, coffees all for £42.50 per head including a service charge! D. The staff team work like a dream, they always have the time to smile and interact in a way that makes you feel valued and of course...wanting to go back! Thank you guys, we love what you do.
Fiona Veitch . 2023-04-06
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Another fabulous lunch! Such good value for money with fresh ingredients cooked to perfection. Amazing service with such friendly and attentive staff. Highly recommend😃
Marcia Coutts . 2023-04-06
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엄마 모시고 갔어요. 에든버러 마지막밤🌙에 스페셜하게 시간 보내고 싶어 갔는데 음식도 맛있고, 분위기도 좋아요. 혹여 인종차별이 있으면 어쩌나 살짝 걱정하고, 저 긴장해서 영어 막 못했는데 ㅋㅋㅋ 너무 친절하고, 너무 맛있고, 기분 좋은 식당입니다. 편안하고 따뜻한 밤 선물해줘서 감사해요. so comfortable, so great food&mood! Thank you so much!
Young Jo . 2023-03-14
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Erg mooi museum waarvan het gebouw binnenin op zich al een eyecatcher is
Yannah Pelkmans . 2023-03-12
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Superb food, wine and dining experience 👌
Gail Armstrong . 2023-03-10
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Excellent, beautifully cooked French food in a small intimate restaurant with friendly, attentive staff. Highly recommended!
David Kirkham . 2023-02-25
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As always Cafe Marylane delivers beautifully on flavours and service. We enjoyed perfectly cooked duck breast and Scottish lamb chops. Slightly dismayed that the set menu was a little predictable but understand that concessions have to be made because the restaurant is small, and very well patronised.
Elizabeth Gray . 2023-02-20
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Amazing food, amazing atmosphere and the wine keeps flowing. Amazing staff and very attentive, you almost feel like your in there house and they aim to please.
Ken . 2023-01-30
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Amazing food and service. The best pâté ever!
Shane Stafford . 2022-12-29
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The food was delicious... Loved every dish I had .....
Hannah Ettedgui . 2022-12-28
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Hadn’t eaten here for a long time but had fond memories of the place. It didn’t disappoint. So well flavoured, so well priced. Completely delicious. Je retournerais!
Steph Middleton . 2022-12-22
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Excellent food and service Highly recommended
stewart Keddie . 2022-12-18
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There were 9 of us in the party so we had to have a table of 4 & 5 but we were close enough to talk.
Joyce Christie . 2022-12-15
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First time visiting and would certainly go again. Food was some of the best we had anywhere, and we have eaten at many good restaurants. Service perfect. Great atmosphere. Food superb and the right quantity. Will be back.
Sue Cox . 2022-11-24
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Best place I know in Edinburgh for lunch! Never disappoints….. Understandably you do need to book……
Jan Watson . 2022-11-19
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Lovely food but very small portions. Always busy so a good atmosphere. Staff could be slightly friendlier.
Lesley . 2022-11-13
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Beautiful little restaurant. Food delicious and well presented and service very good.
Elizabeth O'Rourke . 2022-11-06
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Still one of the best places to dine in Scotland. If I could give it 6 stars I would.
Craig Fyfe . 2022-10-28
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Lovely restaurant. Delicious food of a high quality, beautifully cooked and good service .
christine macgillivray . 2022-10-26
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Disappointing to say the least. Despite arriving first as the restaurant opened at 6pm on Friday evening we were last to have our drinks order taken. The vegetables were my hot and two of the party shared a duck breast for their main course. The older of the two female servers was sullen and looked as though she’d rather have been somewhere else. I’ve been before for lunch and our experience was entirely different, but beware of inconsistency. Not worth the money.
Graham Walker . 2022-10-23
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intimate, relaxed experience with beautifully delicate tasty food prepared with care and served with efficency. strongly recommend.
Kate Troops . 2022-10-14
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First time there but had heard great things. Loved it. Food and service excellent. Lovely wee restaurant with a fab atmosphere.
Anne Dunnigan . 2022-10-07
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Accueil agréable, personnel souriant, on se sent comme à la maison. Choix limité mais plats variés qui fait preuve d’une cuisine maison. Les plats que nous avons choisi étaient vraiment bons. Petite salle confortable et un peu intimiste pour se sentir à l’aise. Nous recommandons vivement.
Guillaume Renard . 2022-09-04
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Service is delightful and the food is truly delicious. It is high end French rustic in my view having lived in France. Well done all three women who efficiently cook and serve at Café Marlayne.
Vivienne Calgaro . 2022-08-30
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Amazing restaurant. Food is really good. Staff so friendly and obliging. Must book in advance as not very big. A hidden gem.
vivienne dougal . 2022-08-28
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A beautiful little cosy cafe, which seems family run, hidden on a side street. I took my partner for a date night. I couldn’t have picked anywhere nicer in Edinburgh. A nice set dinner menu, with a beautiful variety of French dishes. Price was a little more than I would have anticipated at £60+ for 2 people, without any drinks. The food tasted fantastic, but I had to load myself up with the potatoes to feel satisfied with my meal. A larger portion for the mains is all j would recommend. Would recommend to people visiting or living in Edinburgh!
Michael Robertson . 2022-08-27
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Really glad they were able to fit me in. The prawns were lovely with the avacado, the blue cheese paired well with the rare steak. The server was great and friendly despite being busy gave a nice French atmosphere in the heart of Scotland
Nathan King . 2022-08-25
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We spent a few days in Edinburgh after seeing Elbow at the Castle and ate out at some really good restaurants but Cafe Marlayne stands out as one of the best. So French in that simple way that just let's the food sing. I can't believe that's it's closing down soon. It's that rare thing of an all french family run restaurant in a back street in Edinburgh. Really enjoyed all of it
Julie Oyston . 2022-08-16
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Great 2 course lunch 16.95 includes rump steak and mussels other choices as well very small intimate restaurant only about 25 covers
David Anderson . 2022-08-14
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Good service and cute place. Not much after that though, very average to disappointing food for both portion size and flavour. Would recommend for ambiance only. For food quality there are plenty of French restaurants or French inspired restaurants that offer better food for a fraction of the cost. Would probably not return even though the staff were lovely.
shamael chaudhry . 2022-07-08
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Wow, what a gem. Food just excellent. Highly recommend
Janet Torley . 2022-06-21
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Had a fantastic lunch here. Food was amazing and the waitress couldn't have been more helpful. Highly recommend. Booking would be wise as this is a small restaurant.
Josie Davies . 2022-06-11
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A great find. Lovely food, good wine choice, good value, great ambience, great service - we will continue to return to Cafe Marlayne - C'est Magnifique!
Gavin Watson . 2022-06-08
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Lovely food and drink in a very popular cafe. Booking essential and you can tell why. All dishes well presented, beautifully cooked. Will definitely go back.
Ellie . 2022-05-29
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Excellent food and service as always...wonderful choice of wine...💖
Fiona Reid . 2022-05-18
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A wee gem in Edinburgh, lovely food, good service, authentic looking French bistro, seating was a bit tight.
Wilma Thomson . 2022-05-13
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