Cafe St Honore in Edinburgh, City of - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Had a delicious lunch with a girlfriend. The staff were attentive and kind but not obtrusive and the food was, as usual, wonderful. The tenderstem broccoli with whipped crowdie was a lovely starter but the star of the show was the borders roe deer with black pudding. The venison was perfectly cooked and so tender. The buttery mash and gravy/jus were bursting with flavour. Could not recommend Cafe St Honore more highly. Neil and his team never disappoint. Thank you.

Lovely set course lunch, great service.

A very French cool gem of a restaurant tucked away down a side street. Really a bistro using Scottish produce. We went one evening and sampled the three course set menu which was tasty and good value. All the food was perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. I would definitely return for both the food and service.

It came highly recommended !! It looks French Right down to the neighbours wheels bins overflowing with food waste and rubbish onto the street in front of the restaurant !! The menu reads well but actually the delivery is frankly a rip off Few slices of beef and bits on a plate as starter followed by Pork Belly in a Cassoulet where the dried our tiny pork slice ( not belly ) was at best a reheat and so small and totally chewy and tasteless And the cod was over cooked and dry !! If this is what reviews are raving about then I am glad we cook and eat at home as £250 for three was a total waste of time and money Be warned - this is not a worthwhile visit when better places exist The previous day The Buttery in Glasgow cost less for three and excelled in every way possible Don’t bother with Cafe do St Honore !! Find better

We were fortunate to eat here on a Sunday so we could enjoy the delicious Sunday roast. What a gem of a space tucked back off the bigger streets, with a nice selection of mostly-French style food and a good selection of wines and other drinks.

Have been before but this time for a birthday lunch. Good honest food. Food and service perfect . Thank you.

We have been going to Cafe St Honore for years, and have always highly recommended this wee gem, but our last two visits, there has been a couple of issues overcooked, and freshness of dishes. These being a very dry over cooked chicken breast, and a piece of Cod, skin like rubber, no pearlescent like, flakey meat, but watery grey colour. This is certainly not the standards of St Honore we remember over the past nearly 20 years, when you used to get a basket of freshly baked bread rolls, not two thin slices. We will be returning, hoping that attention to detail has been reinstated, we don’t want this icon of food paradise to fall in with the now plethora of so called fine dining we now have in Edinburgh, which at most is average.

Having booked an early table on a Saturday lunchtime, we were the first diners to arrive. The lady who greeted was lovely and showed us to our table. I hadn't had a Kir Royale for some time and it was a nice start to lunch. The food and service throughout was excellent. We look forward to our next visit.

Service , Food, and Atmosphere were first class . We chose the set lunch and were not disappointed

What a great find, and by accident! My wife has lived her entire life in Edinburgh and never heard of this wonderful café. Our lunch was exquisite, and the service attentive and friendly. A wee bit on the high end price wise, but worth it. Looking forward to going back for dinner!

Booked for a midweek business lunch. I had a £34 pork stew which was reminiscent of a very poor school dinner, although school dinner stews were usually overly seasoned - the chef here seems to have a allergy to basic seasoning. If we weren't hosting business partners we would have certainly complained during the meal. If you're going to charge £34 for a pork stew, it needs to be exceptional, this was beyond poor - pork was dry, veg was 'fine', gravy gloopy and the whole dish was badly seasoned. Terrible food, would never recommend.

An interesting French-inspired but true to local roots menu. Stepping in we were greeted very kindly, exceptional relaxed service, our waiter had stellar recommendations for wine pairing and was accommodating at every step. The food was delicious, it’s our second time at this restaurant and both times we left impressed. The crème brûlée was a standout as they add flambéed apples to the dish, significantly elevating the flavour of the crème which can be frankly heavy at times. The mains were also outstanding; interesting combination of ingredients and creative preparation. Well recommended.

Great food and service. Lovely, quaint local spot with attention to detail. Ask for Ellen!! Her knowledge is off the charts. If I owned this place I couldn’t pay her enough. She was attentive to everything going on the whole time we dined. The food was delicious as was the wine. Again, Ellen helped the wine pairing selections. The lamb and the terrine were very good. Photos don’t do justice. Cheers

First visit in a while - deeply enjoyable. Dinner on a Monday - main restaurant full, very nice to see. Lovely, good-natured service throughout. Delicious starters (Isle of Wight tomatoes; pickled mackerel) and mains of hake and a stand-out St Brides chicken - a feast of a dish. Great sauce. Lovely chocolate fondant to finish. Nice Chablis and Sauternes with pud. Always a super restaurant to return to.

Three courses with wine cost us around £100 each which was as expected - for us that’s special occasions only. Friendly attentive staff, nice French cafe ambiance and we loved the food which was attractively presented without being fussy. The fish was perfectly cooked and there was real value in the taste experience - it’s always good to find there is someone in the kitchen who gets it right. Would definitely go there again.

Hadn't been for a while but came in for Monday lunch. No better way to spend 2h. Great place for service, food and ambience. Pigeon Cod Almond and orange cake All top notch

supposed to be exclusive and wonderful but not my cup of tea. service is uber slow and they cook steak and lamb to their preference...they did not give me medium well as I requested.. I have no interest of eating their again

First time at this restaurant absolutely amazing from entering to leaving x food was fabulous staff were amazing definitely recommend this x

Very average restaurant Sadly I have to say this place is overpriced. I was struggling with how to explain the ambience but previous reviewers have hit the nail on the head with describing the staff as disinterested. This was probably the most disappointing part about the evening. When you spend £90 per head you expect some engagement from the staff but… nothing, no interest, no chat.

Beautiful restaurant tucked down a cobbled street. Inside felt like you were in a Parisienne cafe. The food was exceptional

A bit hard to find, but worth it! Food was really delicious.

Food was delicious and loved the French bistro style

Went here on a recommendation from our hotel concierge when our first choice was fully booked. Glad we trusted him. The location is off of the main road of bars & cafes but was easy enough to find. It is cozy & quiet so you can easily carry on conversation & we weren't distracted by any one elses. The staff were very professional and personable. The menu is small with a larger wine list. Our food was well prepared & delicious. We each had the special langostine appetizer, my husband had the steak special and I had the risotto. We had lemon powder with rhubarb and creme brulee for dessert. A pleasant and delicious meal.

This restaurant is tucked away down a back street. Once you arrive the atmosphere is great. They offered a daily a menu but also offered a special starter and main. The langoustine starter was a very generous portion and extremely well cooked. The special deer as a main course was superb. My colleagues also praised the cod and mackerel as being very well cooked and presented. The service was good. I was here before covid and my return visit was just as good. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

Excellent french bistro set in the heart of Edinburgh. Food well presented with a concise menu offering french staples mindful of the Scottish location. Worth making the time to visit when in Edinburgh

Great find, combination of classic French bistro setting with delicious modern British cuisine

Great service and atmosphere. Food however was quite a miss for everyone in the group. Fish main was bland in taste. Vegetarian main was also just missing the mark in flavour. Dessert base was so rock hard it was hard to break with cutlery. Overall slightly disappointing dinner food-wise but some great wine and ambience kept our evening going.

I have been before but this visit was disappointing. The food was ok but expensive. The staff were disinterested and the restaurant was very cold.

Delicious food and some of it was organic too. A real find

Lovely food, interesting wine list & EXCELLENT service 😃

We loved dining here! The setting is beautiful, the staff were lovely and the food was excellent. We had the set menu and it did not disappoint, perfectly sized portions. Would definitely return.

Excellent food delivered in a lovely yet relaxed setting by friendly staff. The set menu in particular is outstanding value. A real Edinburgh institution which keeps pace with the times.

We visited just before Hogmanay 2023 for a change from home cooking when my daughter and her partner were visiting. An absolute delight to eat here, excellent locally sourced ingredients which are as always, beautifully cooked and presented. Lovely quiet atmosphere intimate without being stuffy and very very efficient and professional staff who are knowledgeable and can advise on choosing and wines etc. It is actually a refreshing change to be able to enjoy all the sensory pleasures and tastes of a 3 course meal and feel nicely fed but not overfed. It was also a pleasant change to find excellent vegetarian options which were not the token afterthought but tasty well thought out dishes which would appeal to non-vegetarians. All in all a thoroughly enjoyable experience and meal, maybe to some a little pricey compared to some but worth every penny and then some. Keep up the good work ! !

Excellent food, quality ingredients, attentive staff and a wonderful ambience. Perfect for a special occasion. The lunchtime and evening set menus are excellent value, although this time we ate a la carte.

Booked this for a pick-me-up meal to look forward to. It definitely delivered! Cosy, tucked away restaurant with an excellent wine menu and a great value set menu. Sophisticated but unpretentious - will definitely be returning. Mutton was delicious and fell apart to the fork.

Absolutely superb lunch. Excellent value for money. Staff are amazing. Consistently great. Highly recommended

Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. We had the new year set menu (at ca £100 a head) and it was probably on the slightly disappointing side of acceptable: smoked trout wasn’t what half of my party wanted but was probably better than they expected. Parsnip soup, we agreed, was too sweet and a little bland. The beef was OK but lacked depth of flavour or contrast (half my party left half the meat). The dessert was nice but those of us having the tart agreed that the (gluten-free option) melting pot looked nicer. £150/head all-in was just about acceptable because it was new year but I’ve often eaten much better food in Edinburgh for a lot less. Maybe, if I’m charitable, it was the set menu that let it down.

Thoroughly excellent food on our repeat visit. Pricey, yes, but absolutely worth it. I had the terrine to start and then roast turkey. Main course was absolutely fantastic, pretty much a perfect roast. Turkey was so tender, and they gave me a jug of extra gravy to drown myself in. Terrine was good, but lost a couple of points for me. First, I found buckshot in it (at least you know it's real wild game!) which was honestly fine, but slightly better QC would be advised. Aside from that, overall the dish felt a little heavy. There wasn't quite enough of the fig running through it to counterpoint the meat, and the pickled red cabbage wasn't quite doing it for me. Wife had the pumpkin soup, which was lovely and creamy. For mains, she had slow cooked beef shin on mash with kale. It was also very tasty, can't say too much as I was only allowed one bite ;) Waiting staff were fantastically on point as well, and they always offer to call a taxi at the end of the meal which is a nice touch.

Over all good experience! I felt some of the dishes were over priced but I’ll definitely go back

It just isn't worth the price. We didn’t like the menu.

First Christmas meal of the year and it couldn't have been more delicious. Ambience was perfect.

Disappointing - food was okay but sadly staff disinterested and I engaging - expensive - wine not as advertised

A gem. Unchanged interior but the food remains excellent and up to date. First rate ingredients beautifully handled.

This establishment is a hidden gem, we popped in for lunch around 1:45 on Saturday passed. It was like walking into a Parisian world of class. Anyways the food was outstanding and value for money, and I managed to thank the chef. What an experience.🍀

Lived in Edinburgh for 15 years, but strangely only visited here a few times. My fault not theirs as this is undoubtedly one of the best restaurants in Edinburgh. As the name suggest a French style, but effortless it in how it goes about it I.e it doesn’t need to try hard to get it right!. Think that little brasserie you discover in a Paris side street which is homely, with excellent food and you while a way the hours just having a really great time. This is the same experience. While the menu is small it always changes and is excellent. The service is professional but not over bearing and always very friendly. Really, I would just as an Edinburgh local if you want an afternoon/evening having great food in a quality restaurant and having a great laid back and enjoyable time really check this place out. You won’t be disappointed

Wow! My favourite restaurant in all of Edinburgh! My wife and I had a wonderful dinner here, ordered a bottle of red wine, had a delightful charcuterie board and the roast pheasant was fantastic. For dessert we had the orange & almond cake (sublime!). The service was also exceptional with staff being genuinely friendly and lovely smiles. I wish we could have come back again but unfortunately they were closed the next evening for a well deserved night off. If I could I would eat here most nights. I would highly recommend Cafe St Honoré! Book well in advance!

Beautiful lunch the special was amazing! Not cheap but worth it

A great meal with delicious combinations and thankfully not a huge menu. Very relaxed atmosphere with cheerful staff and good ambience. Will definitely go again.

Very overpriced for no more than reasonable bistro food

We really enjoyed dining here: very cozy and familiar atmosphere, the waiters were all kind and the food was amazing. We ordered the soup, tarte tatin and the cod and the crème brûlée, everything delicious! Also, they have a wonderful selection of wines. Truly recommended!

Cute gem in the heart of Edinburgh, the vibes were just amazing! Staff was really sweet and kind, good food, French cuisine with a British accent.

When we were visiting Edinburgh in 2022 we visited Cafe St Honoré and we were so delighted with the restaurant that we went back two days later, with friends, so we actually visited twice in three days… so when we knew we were visiting Edinburgh again this year, for my wife’s birthday, we immediately booked a table at Cafe St Honoré. There was little choice from the main menu that appealed so we went for the set ‘classic’ menu. We were very hungry and it seemed a very very long time to order. Bread arrived, two small-ish pieces, plus some gluten free bread. Due to having to wait quite a while to order our food we asked if there was more bread available please… and such then appeared on the bill as an extra cost!! The soup was nice. The fish main was nice but not memorable. I had emailed the restaurant several times and also telephoned the restaurant in advance to organise a pudding as it was my wife’s birthday and covertly spoke to the waitress on the evening itself. Obviously I’d fully expect this to be chargeable. I also obviously steered my wife away from ordering a pudding as I knew the restaurant was going to present a surprise one to her, with birthday wishes………what she got was one scoop of sorbet with a candle coming out of it. We weren’t charged for this but my expectation was that it would be more (and chargeable). Hummmm, not exactly what was pre-discussed and almost certainly a disappointment. The above is the complete opposite of another well known restaurant in Edinburgh I have experience of, even without any particular prior communication. Like other recent reviews, this restaurant seems to have lost its way and is not what it once was, very very sadly.

Staff was very friendly and helpful And welcoming. Daniel and the rest of the staff make you feel like you are enjoying a meal in a small country cafe. The food was well prepared and and offered a variety of Scottish and French game. The fish was Falkland and excellent and the Lamb with couscous was outstanding and full of flavor. This is a must for those looking for a quaint cafe with a friendly, knowledgeable staff in Edinburgh.

French food on a lovely, quaint Edinburgh side street. The squash and cinnamon soup was especially delicious and the steak and frites also was good. A bit dark and cramped for atmosphere, but I'd absolutely eat there again.

Wonderful and considerate service for my granddaughter graduation celebrations. Thank you.

I love this beautiful cafe and have in the past visited for lunch on many occasions. It was a joy to celebrate our wedding anniversary there this year. The waiting staff were all absolutely delightful and engaging as well as efficient and timely. The menu offers a few options but not too many and every dish we tasted was delicious, beautifully presented and the right size. A good white Bordeaux and a glass of Cremant D’Alsace made it all the better. It is worth booking and we will come again without doubt!

A wonderful restaurant with delicius food, quick service, reasonable prices and kind staff.

Been before. Remember better. This time so dissatisfied with our dinner. Dining room too hot, couldn’t wait to leave. Appetisers total joke. Duck salad without the duck. Mains equally disappointing. Menu very limited and doesn’t change. Special partridge £40 for very disappointing dish. Overall worst dinner of our holiday so far and one of the most expensive.

Take your wifey for the most romantic, atmospheric and cute dinner date. Unreal food and wine. Guaranteed head.

Sehr gutes Essen und toller Service!

The four of us were excited to eat here - the external and internal decor is great and sets the stage for the enjoyment of some great French Bistro food. The menu was so small we struggled to pick something and frankly we expected to see a broader range of dishes on offer. Nothing wrong with small menus but I think this was simply too small an offering from an establishment offering food at this price point. The food was well cooked but the portions were very small . The service was ok, though adding on a 10 percent service charge without any customer interaction is I think unreasonable. Unfortunately nothing compelling us to return - we left disappointed.

Just had a lovely family meal for four, the food was delicious, they catered very well for my sons partner who is vegan. we each enjoyed 3 courses all different, beautifully presented and timed perfectly. The ambiance was lovely very French, The staff were all lovely and attentive but discreet. It is expensive but quality food and professional preparation costs more. My house red was lovely, and our coffee perfect. We will be back!

Lovely menu. Delicious food. Good wine selection. Service delightful. It was quiet the night I was there but it was a late sitting. Highly recommended.

Small portions and very pricey. Particularly egregious was the cheese selection, three tiny slices for £15. However, the little we did get was beautifully cooked and the service was friendly and attentive.

Venez découvrir un petit bistrot sympathique, à l'écart du monde, dans cette brasserie écossaises, où on mélange produits écossais et cuisine ainsi que service à la française. Les plats sont excellents, le menu du midi excellent. Ce sont des produits frais, de la région. Il faut cependant s'attendre à une note assez élevée, mais la cuisine en vaut largement le détour. C'était délicieux, on a passé un excellent moment.

I ate at this beautiful restaurant in April. I was visiting on a trip with some family from Edmonton Canada. I’m a chef and baker back home and I just caught myself thinking about this meal yet again - dining done right.

Lovely French style bistro very authentic, atmosphere laid back. Brilliant service from the lovely girls, food delicious only a small menu not a lot of choice but I find that an advantage when the food is so well prepared, good wine list and not so overpriced. We will return.

We ordered each a £40 steak which was presented to us as their special of the day. The steak was tough and chewy, one of the worst we have eaten in a restaurant in years. Overpriced pub food to say the least. I would think twice before trusting online reviews in the future as this restaurant was highly recommended online.

Superb, well worth seeking out. A hidden gem.

I've been wanting to eat here for some time, but was disappointed by the experience. The food was OK but not great and its expensive when you take into account that they add a 10% service charge...I had the cafe classics very average and the fish I ordered was swimming in butter (but not in a good way) The restaurant is a bit tired, and the portion sizes lack generosity, the presentation uninspiring. There are other restaurants for a similar price that deliver a much better product. So will go there next time I'm afraid.

For £16 I would have hoped that the starter of scallops would have consisted of more than two rather small examples of the shellfish, and three stems of broccoli. Plus, the sauce completely disguised any taste of scallop. A main couse of Hake, at £30, was delicious, and we followed that by, what we thought was, an overpriced cheeseboard, considering what was served. £15 for a half carafe of house wine was, again, on the wrong side of good value. Can't see us hurrying back.

Delicious food. Fab service. Lovely ambience. Perfect!

Delicious food. Excellent service. Great atmosphere. W will go back again soon. Loved it! Maybe a bit expensive but it’s a quality restaurant in Edinburgh in summer.

All beautifully set out with white tablecloths and starched napkins The food was reasonable but vastly overpriced for what we had so we were disappointed.

We were fortunate to hear of this restaurant and grabbed a reservation before we arrived in Edinburgh, The chef has created some wonderful starters and mains. Flavors were subtle yet matched, accompanied by outstanding rye and wheat breads. Our only complaint was the waiter having...

Lovely setting but hugely disappointing food and very poor value for money. Seems to be living on its reputation from when it was a 'proper' French restaurant. Three choices (plus a very expensive main special) for each course £15/30 for staters/ mains. Just very ordinary food and certainly not good enough at those prices.

Popped in for lunch, ate from the fixed price menu, but upgraded puddings! Portion size and quality excellent and staff very friendly and attentive. Would certainly recommend!

A great addition to Sligo. Excellent coffee. Excellent food. Delicious freshly baked breakfast goodies.

Fabulous food and service. Highly recommend for dinner. Risotto superb as was Fish with Ratatouille and vegetables. Good range of wine and ales

Highly recommend! We used the private room to celebrate a birthday. Booking was easy, even from the States. Some of our party have food allergies, which were taken seriously enough that special menus were printed. Importantly, the food was spectacular. The service was the right level of helpful without being intrusive, and friendly even when some of our group wanted to have extended conversations about local politics 😕 The only downside was that, like everywhere in Scotland, the room was stuffy. No, I do not need A/C, but moving air would have been nice.

Delicious French food with fresh Scottish ingredients. Small menu, but something for everyone: for both starters and mains, there was a meat, fish and vegetarian choice. Service was friendly and inviting. Tucked away on a little street in New Town, away from the throngs. Enjoy!

Went for a quiet dinner our last night in Edinburgh. I had a ribeye and chips and the asparagus appetizer with a mushroom sauce. Sooo good! Lovely atmosphere, good wine list (served at the proper temperature!). I did feel a bit like I was in Paris! I would go back often if I was able.

To be honest, it just isn't worth the price. I imagine the menu changes from time to time, but when I went the options were not good. Furthermore, the food lacked salt.

Service excellent - but not blown away by the food

Pedestrian food and disinterested staff. Also expensive

Birthday Treat We arrived fresh off the bus and a few minutes walk to the restaurant. We were greeted and seated in the middle of the restaurant, I had nice to the far side of the table as it was a little right for me....

Birthday Treat We arrived fresh off the bus and a few minutes walk to the restaurant. We were greeted and seated in the middle of the restaurant, I had nice to the far side of the table as it was a little right for me. We were offered water and in a timely manner a bottle of tap water was delivered. I ordered the wine and we perused the menu. The wine arrived and was poured. We were then approached and told what the specials were. I ordered the Chicken Terrine, the steak from the specials menu and a selection of cheese with homemade chutney and homemade oatcakes. I ordered a volcanically hot black coffee. The staff were all very friendly, the food was some of the best I have eaten and the venue very nice. Thank you!

Had a lovely, intimate bridal party dinner here. Food was exceptional and the staff were friendly, helpful and attentive. Highly recommend!

I've been meaning to visit this spot got years and I wasn't disappointed. Lovely menu that often changes. I opted for the roast beef, it was amazing and the portion was huge!! Lovely setting and the staff were so attentive. I'll definitely be returning here in the future!! A hidden gem.

I used to love this restaurant. The food was very high for what we got. The steak was forty pounds and was almost like pub grub. I had a croquette it was nice but not really filling enough for a main course. The starter was...

Great food let down by pretty sloppy (albeit perfectly friendly) service - took 20 mins to clear our plates after finishing and 10 mins to pay after requesting bill

We had two starters, the smoked trout and pan fried potato dumpling, AMAZING. Then we split the lamb rump which was perfectly cooked. Every bite was fantastic.

Excellent meal - although the starters were pricey for what they were Friendly but not overly attentive staff Will go back for the fixed price menu

Visited this good restaurant quite often and it never disappoints. French atmosphere, nice but small menu and very pleasant service. It is reasonably pricey for full menu but there are less expensive deals. To be recommended. A nice Sunday lunch.

Great service, beautiful wine and gorgeous food. The menu delivered everything you would expect from a Parisian restaurant in Edinburgh. We had a wonderful evening.

Fabulous service per e-mail in advance to our planned visit in April, accommodating several questions I had concerning my food intolerances. Unfortunately we had to cancel our visit here, but we’ll for sure be back! Daily changing menu adjustable to food intolerances!

Very good food , maybe on the expensive side especially for wine! Mix of meat ,fish and vegetarian food.

A real treat. Delicious food, relaxed surroundings. The dessert arrived and the camera didn't stand a chance! Consumed!

Really charming little place serving excellent French food.

A nice room but sadly the food wasn’t really up to scratch . Ham terrine was slightly under seasoned & the ribeye was far too thinly cut to give it any flavour . Chips were good. Cheese course shouldn’t have left the kitchen - a...