La Garrigue in Edinburgh, City of

Lovely little restaurant in the heart if the city where we enjoyed a leisurely lunch for my Birthday. The food was delicious although I found the portions a little on the small side and there wasn't the usual offering of a complimentary basket of bread you get in most French restaurants. I appreciate that the price of everything has sky rocketed recently so I think this may be why. I had the Roquefort soufflé when was so tasty, although the salad was a little sparse and I finished it in what felt like seconds and had to wait a while for my partner to finish his goats cheese salad. I had the cod with squid stuffed courgette for my main course which was absolutely delicious, although quite a small portion again. My partner had the pheasant which he enjoyed. We didn't opt for dessert but had brandy and coffee which came with a lovely little cake on the side. The staff and who I think must have been the owner were absolutely lovely. Would definitely recommend as the food was delicious, only marking it down as I was still a little hungry after my main course. The bottle of Viognier we ordered was very good and reasonable at £30.

My wife and I had dinner here one Tuesday evening and were delighted with the quality French cooking we experienced. We had baked scallops in a samphire and lobster glaze with crispy capers which were plump and absolutely delicious and pigeon breast with a pear and roquefort tart. The best pigeon breast I have had outside France. For main course we had coq au vin in a rich red wine sauce with tagliatelle and tender stem broccoli and monkfish with braised fennel, baked beetroot and clams beurre blanc. These were both superb dishes, cooked absolutely beautifully. We had a generous serving of cheeses and chocolate fondant with vanilla ice cream to round off what was an excellent meal. The proprietor is very amiable and we spent some time discussing food and cooking generally which made for a very pleasant evening. If you enjoy good French food made from quality ingredients, this is definitely worth a visit.

For more than a decade, I walked past this restaurant on my daily commute. The menu looked good, and the decor was inviting. I'm left wondering what took me so long to finally enjoy an anniversary meal there. The food was outstanding, and gave me good options for a pescatarian. They aced the service and level of attention. Everyone was friendly. We left smiling, promising each other that we will return in the near future.

This French restaurant has been open since 202021. menu was great. The pigeon starter was excellent as was the Cod Main. As was the Partridge main. The French fries, a side were crispy and very good (seemingly done in an Air Fryer. All in all a very good meal. As it’s situated near the Waverley Train Station it was mostly tourists tonight (Thursday). They do a 2 course lunch for £21

We were here last week and would highly recommend this restaurant. The food, the service and the atmosphere were all excellent and they have some lovely art on the walls. We loved it!!!!

A lovely little French restaurant! It’s a hidden treasure on a dark street. The food, service, and ambiance were all wonderful. Go for the Roquefort soufflé even if you have nothing else.

Wow, OK, exceptional meal all-round. We were very rushed (thanks to a packed Fringe schedule!). We said to the staff on arrival that we didn't have much time. They were very nice about it, and put our order in straight away. Given our tight window of time, we weren't necessarily expecting a 10/10 meal - we would have been happy with almost anything. And yet, this really incredible 10/10 meal did in fact come out, very quickly indeed. We were astonished how quickly they were able to deliver such a delicious meal. Really exceptional.

We came only for dessert, but wish we had room for dinner. The creme brûlée was outstanding, as was the lemon tart

Went with work colleagues, booked online quickly and easily, for 6 of us on a Tuesday night. Food was delicious. I had the chicken which I highly recommend, my friend had the duck which did look lovely but it was more of a stew. Would definitely go again and recommend.

This restaurant is near the Waverley train station - it’s closeby but not so close to charge exorbitantly. And the June lunch set is great value for money!! We had the different variety for each course, and my favorite is the cheese olive cake with poached egg. The running egg added a nice layer of richness and texture to the dish. The fish brandade in tomato was abit fishy to me otherwise an interesting dish. I had the braised beef in stock, which reminded me of home cooked French cooking. The apricot cakey tart wasn’t too sweet and the sabayon-like sauce complemented it well.

Always go to La Garrigue when visiting Edinburgh, usually for lunch but this time for evening meal. Always authentically French cooking, good menu properly prepared and cooked. Pleasant view over towards Calton Hill.

Great food & atmosphere, and also posted my sunglasses back to London, fantastic service!

I think it was way overpriced and not creative. My dish was really small and nothing particularly exciting on there and too many spices in it. As a french person I'm afraid it did not live up to it's billing. Which was really expensive.

On a rainy afternoon, this was a wonderful discovery. A quality, authentic French brasserie, La Garrigue was a great find on a rainy Edinburgh afternoon. The roquefort souffle was top-notch, and my coq au vin blanc was outstanding. Unsurprisingly, the wine list is exceptional. The space is lovely, with views across to Calton Hill, but, be aware, it's in an old building and there's some slope to the floor in places.

Had a wonderful meal with lovely wine and great service from the staff. Highly recommended!

Food was terrible, especially fish soup

Hi there, I just wanted to share my experience in La Garrigue in Edinburgh, on Friday 12th April 2024 as I had one of the worst nights of my life! I was there for dinner with 3 girlfriends. I had the cheese soufflé au Roquefort as starter and for my main I had the cod, mussels and risotto without the spicy sausage as I don't eat meat. The maitre offered me to have the risotto with some sauce from the mussels instead and I agreed. I had one glass of champagne. Everything seems fine although, I tasted that there was something on the mussels-sauce a bit different. I was totally fine then went to bed and I woke up by 3:15 am, felling very dizzy and I was violently sick! for what I remember I passed out twice at least and hit my face against the toilet, having a bruise above the eye and on my cheek. The reaction-sickness was very strong and intense that I fainted very quick, I was shivering, heavy breathing and with cramps. It was So awful😞absolutely terrible! The doctor thinks I got food poisoned from the mussels as she said, that with just one that wasn't right it would have caused me this as they are highly toxic. Could just been back luck but oh my God what a horrible experience!

This was a wonderful find. The food was superb - beautifully cooked and utterly delicious. It is not cheap - but worth every penny.

Excellent and authentic... Never had a bad meal or a bad experience here. Well worth a visit.

Fine dining at its best Simply the best food I’ve had in Edinburgh in 30 years

A lovely French restaurant where classic dishes are served. It’s simple and charming. The food was delicious. I enjoyed their double-baked soufflé and a vegetarian cassoulet. Friendly and fast service. Unfortunately, I was too full to try a dessert.

Made a last minute booking here, delicious French cuisine in a quiet spot in Edinburgh. Good wine, good food, friendly staff

Pros 1. Cheese souffles 2 🇫🇷 wine list 3 Main courses Cons 1. Some male service staff need re- training and cut out the sarcasm and listen to customer issue 2. Truely awful risotto with fish dish 3. Poor desserts - chocolate cheesecake dreadful

Our go to choice for special meals - this time for husbands’ birthday. Special February lunch menu didn’t disappoint. Looking forward to next time - working our way round the tables for two…

Absolutely fantastic little bistro with great food and a nice atmosphere.

Dined at La Garrigue on a wet and windy early Tuesday evening. Offset by the warm and friendly welcome from the waiting staff. The restaurant was quiet with only a few diners but the ambience was relaxed with the opportunity of those views of the cityscape. We were also greeted by the owner who remembered us from previous visits. Ordered off the "a la carte" and were delighted by the presentation and taste of all the dishes. Special mention to the starter of Roquefort cheese soufflé, the venison daube, the cassoulet and the desserts. Altogether made for a lovely dining experience in the depth of the Scottish winter. Definitely recommended!

Amazing french food, qualifying as if eating in France, this includes the atmosphere and the quality of service. Overall it was amazing and there was a treat at the end which was a sweet gesture from the manager ☺️ Worth every penny. Great value for money.

Honest food professional service

喜欢这个蓝蓝的餐馆！羊肉很嫩，well down依然很嫩，酱汁一流！

Mature couple up toon for day . Real French restaurant. Typical table, chairs , decor etc. Have been for years so popped in for mid week lunch. Really fab food as you would get in France... not dumbed down for the UK. Lunch time menu is excellent value for money. As a starter OH had stilton and leek trart and me the mussels. The starters were real fab. For mains OH had the fish dish - Coley - was a really nice chunk of fish. I had the chicken which I really liked. Check out the photos. And 10 out of 10 forva nice cold beer. The waiting staff are excellent and attenative, And it was nice to meet the owner as well. Edinburgh can be a fickle place to get a good lunch . The La Garrique didnt dissapoint and was all as a remembered it from my last visit. All in it was £59.25 for 2 mains, beers x2 , glass of wine, 1x bread and a coffee. Donn't be put off that I only left 4 stars .. very very really do I give 5 stars . The La Garrigue is well worth a visit. I will def be back, soon !

I went here on a second date, I say that because it's an occasion that is fraught with nerves and the staff made it all easy. They were also very patient when we stayed talking for a long time. (It went well! :) I had the pigeon salad for a starter and it had a lovely balance of sweet (blackberries) tart (beets) and savory (the pigeon). My companion had another selection and I'm sorry I don't remember what it was, but he loved it. We both had the lamb for our main, perfectly cooked and seasoned. The sauce was a perfect complement. We both cleaned our plates. For dessert my date ordered the Ille Flottante and he loved it. I highly recommend you visit La Garrigue!

Beautiful little French restaurant serving delicious French cuisine. We were lucky to be accommodated without reservation despite the August season. Every dish was masterfully crafted with excellent attention to ingredients.

Delicious meal, attentive staff, and lovely wines. Excellent gluten-free options, and as food is prepared to order, dishes can be adapted to suit dietary requirements.

An excellent meal. Good choice of wine, very informative and friendly staff. Both our starters were superb, and Le Cassoulet was both our main of choice. A great decision, pork belly and duck cooked to perfection, sausage helped balance it out. Our first visit to La Garrigue, and won't be our last. I'd recommend this to anyone interested in French Gastronomy. "Tres Bien" 👌

Great food, seafood skewers were amazing. Great, friendly service.

Back for a second time 12 months, and our experience was as good as the first.

Une parenthèse française dans Edinburgh, cuisine personnels et ambiance au top

Wonderful hidden gem near Waverley station on Jeffrey street. Food was very delicious. Definitely worth a visit

Great place for some French cuisine!

Food was absolutely delicious. And arrive was wonderful. Highly recommend! If we come back to Edinburgh, we will definitely visit again.

Excellent courses - fish soup, asparagus, veal and ham fish special were all excellent!

The service and ambiance were absolutely wonderful. My husband’s lamb was delicious my fowl with sausage and bean casserole was absolutely terrible, but then again, I do not like dark meat, sausage, or certain types of beans.The poultry was very dry for me. Our appetizers were delicious!

There were very nice wine (excellent paring with food), great range of menus and nice fresh ingredients. However, the taste was quite bland and the food was expensive overall.

The food was okay, not outstanding. The wooden furniture is terrible (and ugly). The waiter was pushy and it wasn't appriciated that we did not take a dessert. Too expensive for the whole experience.

A great meal with some novel vegetarian options. Thoroughly enjoyable meal with super fresh local ingredients.

Recomanat per locals. Vi i cassoulette molt bons. Per estàndards espanyols, caríssim.

Visited here at the weekend for friends birthday... such a lovely place. The food was amazing and staff excellent. Would definitely recommend a visit.

Expensive but food is so so. And there are a few additional cost e.g. around 2£ each person for hot water, and another 2£ each for bread which is not that good.

Lovely food. Value for money. Great service. Very central.

Ambiente piacevole, personale gentile e attento, piatti deliziosi degni della migliore cucina francese.

Probably the best French restaurant in Edinburgh, food absolutely delicious.

Walnut wine was memorable, tasted like a dessert wine. Le poisson du jour was a standard dish, delicious. Le cassoulet was very homely, the duck, pork and sausage felt so comforting. Dish was served extremely hot. Otherwise, bread was cold, la galantine was decent, but not fantastic.

Everything about La Garigue breathes authentic food, drinks and service.

Good food at lunch time. A bit expensive but it's central Edinburgh. The Cassoulet was OK. Could have been better portion. Would probably visit again

But too quick in removing dishes from table

Great food and service. Generous portions.

Cold draughty. Staff refused to change our table away from front door. Said we were under a heater. It blew cold air. Waiter didn't indicate price of wine. Owner unhelpful when one person complained. We didn't tip. Food was ok. Just as well the company was fun. Don't think I will return although have been a few times previously.

Brilliant French restaurant - simple but classy. Wonderful food & lovely, friendly staff. I picked it based on reviews & it lived up to the 'hype' of its previous customers.

The food was lovely, however, the only negative part to the experience was the partridge being slightly tough. The restaurant has quite a spectacular view looking onto Calton Hill, and there is a great atmosphere to the place.

Always a lovely experience, very friendly service, great regional cooking in a cosy room. Thoroughly recommended.

Cozy spot near the train station! Farm to table vibe, and make it French. Friendly service, nice wine selection and lovely atmosphere. The salmon was succulent with flavor and the skin was crispy it melted in your mouth. The first course was a autumn special, squash and fresh mushrooms. For my dessert I went with the lemon curd with fruit, it was the BOMB! Must try if you’re in the area. Make a reservation in advance, I booked on open-table, they’re packed!

Went here when I was visiting with some friends. We just stumbled upon it and it was one of the best things to ever happen to me. Had the duck casserole and it was absolutely sensational. Everything is very authentic French and the staff was very helpful in explaining everything and recommending things to us. I went 4 months ago and I still think about the meal. Could not recommend it enough. Please go experience it for yourself.

Impeccable service, delicious food. Highly recommended!

I go about once every couple of years. I'm never disappointed. The wine list remains similar, but the menu changes, and it's a pleasure to try something new each time.

Centrally located, just off the Royal Mile. Bright and airy on entry, with nooks and crannies to rear. Visited for lunch and menu was ample with an attractive 1/3x3. Choices arrived in reasonable time and fresh from the fire. Pheasant, seemingly a signature, was excellent. Service efficient and unfussy. Will I return? It's a definite Yes from me!

Výborná kuchyně, směšná porce chleba, dobrá cena za vína, velmi příjemné prostředí

WORLD CLASS Made a booking for 2 people on a Saturday. It wasn't too busy so you could try and walk in. It got quite busy at like 8-9. Top notch service throughout our meal. We started off with a lobster bisque. There were these very delectable kale chips on top which were nicely crisped and salted. The bisque itself was lovely. It was very creamy and had the most delightful seafood taste running throughout with the occasional morsel of lobster. Then for the mains I got the Halibut which was awesome! Everything worked so well together on the plate. There were the purees which are always great to add a little more to each other element. You could taste how quality the Halibut was with each bite. My favourite though was the potatoes on the side. It was like a next level mashed potatoes and was really creamy, garlicy, and flavourful. I tried a litte of the patridge. Loved what was done with the mushrooms and potatoes on that dish. We ended with the lavender creme brulee which was amazing. It had the necessarily crispy top and was just the right amount of sweet. Loved my meal here and will definitely be back as I imagine every dish on the menu is a winner

Un petit coin de France entre Waverley Station et le Mile. Accueil parfait, plats savoureux, classiques et quelquefois innovants. Une adresse à connaître. Je recommande le soufflé au roquefort en entrée et le merlu au chorizo en continuation. Mais il ya aussi du cassoulet, du lapin, une excellente terrine, etc. Très bonne sélection de vins.

Unfussy, refined, super place for lunch in central Edinburgh. Fully deserves its excellent reputation.

Rather noisy and cramped and too hot inside. There were a lot of perfumes in the air which gave me a sore throat and headache. The food was okay but there wasn't anything I liked on the menu and, as an autistic person, I tend to stick to what I like. I wouldn't choose to eat here as it's not my sort of thing. Everyone else in our group loved their meals.

Delicious wine and food in a charming setting

A beautiful meal. Very relaxing. Excellent service and very friendly. Surprised by miniscule portions of bread at £1.95 per head and a little expensive but compensated by the quality of food and general ambience. I would definitely eat here again.

Lovely Languedoc tradition food, great wines as well..🤗🙏

Loved it. Food was delicious. Service was great.

Amazing food and service, thanks a lot

This is a great French restaurant. Nothing to add, that's it

Ate here many years ago having heard the chef/ owner had been on masterchef and we were not disappointed regarding the interior and food. Our visit this time offered a festival 2 course selection menu for £18.50 which we can recommend and will certainly return next time in Edinburgh.

Great food, great service. Looking forward to going back soon.

First visit in over 2 years and did not disappoint. Excellent food coupled with great service and extensive selection of wines. Looking forward to coming back very soon.

Superb meal, glad to be back in person.

Cute place for dinner, if you can get in…. We went on a Wednesday, checked around 630 pm and saw on Open table that there were several openings for 2 for 7, 715, 730 and on. I always prefer to not use OT because I’d prefer to save a small business whatever the cut OT takes for the reservation. We walked in a little after 7 and asked for a table for 2, and could see 2 open tables. When asked, the gentleman ( I presume the owner, but not sure) pouring some wine at the front desk asked if we had a reservation, we said no. He said he had no openings…. Which confused us because we saw so many openings on Open Table. So we walked out, walked around the corner and made a reso on Open table for 730. Walked in 5 mins later and was greeted by a woman who asked if we just made the OT reso :) We were seated immediately. Food was fresh and good, and not terribly expensive. Wine was good as well. Service was fine, didn’t seem like the servers were rushed or overworked. It’s possible that they didn’t want to seat us because they were understaffed but it didn’t seem like that was the case at all. So I’m not sure what the issue was that night. So, if you want to go, get a reso on OT.

אוכל צרפתי מצוין. מנות עסקיות במחיר טוב

Went for lunch. Lovely food Great staff Thank you.

Delicious food and excellent efficient service

Excellent meal in a delightful restaurant.

Amazing French menu and good food. Lovely atmosphere and helpful staff

Excellent food, nice atmosphere friendly staff

Autentisk fransk restaurant med utmerket fransk mat og et interessant utvalg av viner fra Languedoc-regionen. Meget hyggelig betjening. Anbefales når man vil ha et avbrekk fra det skotske kjøkken.

Amazing service and atmosphere.. authentic and interesting starters and entrees.. duck was our favorite. Cheers

Amazing service and food. Although side portions could be bigger.

Brilliant food and a great selection of wines. Relaxed atmosphere. Will definitely be back

Lovely meal. Food was delicious and service was friendly and attentive. Will be back.

Had a great evening here for a 40th. Staff were friendly attentive and helped us with a small cake we had brought. All the food was of very high quality. The starter, scallops, being one of the best I have tried. Could not fault any of the dishes. Accompanying wine we chose again was good. Surroundings and ambiance make for a fun Saturday evening. Would work for groups or a romantic meal. Located close to the station but far enough away it is quiet. Highly recommended.

Excellent Terrine followed by venison , friendly service and helpful tips on the wine menu

we had a lovely meal here, great food, great service, lovely venue. i like the fact that's its a small menu and everything is fresh.

Excellent food and service. We will be back!

Lovely restaurant. Food excellent and friendly staff.

Excellent food and staff,well worth a visit.

Amazing, delicious, tasty, plates of food...highly recommended.

Lovely place to call in for lunch or just a coffee & cake, friendly, chatty staff. Coffee & food all fine and tasty. (Was no problem to adjust menu to accommodate a fussy child)! Would definitely call again when visiting.