L'escargot Bleu Restaurant in Edinburgh, City of

We are locals and love coming here to this great, cosy, friendly restaurant. Our evening begins in their downstairs wine bar before heading up the restaurant, and back down for a nightcap. The menu seems to change daily. Last night my partner praised the beef Bourgogne. The pheasant & partridge main was great. I’d recommend the Puilly Fume wine and the French dessert wine to accompany the cheese. This is an amazing, family run establishment and so friendly.

Closed. We booked months in advance. Restaurant confirmed reservation days prior. Checked online and it was open. It was closed. I don’t usually ever leave negative reviews and this is obviously not a review of the food but for crying out loud don’t even take the reservation and confirm it if you’re going to be closed. It’s not like we visiting tonight for anything important like our 30th anniversary or anything ! I hope they do better in future.

Nice cozy authentic french option in Edinburgh. They offer a 3 course a la carte for £60. To start I got the grilled snails in garlic & parsley butter with chorizo and they were excellent. Followed that up with the fillet of plaice (white fish) served with mussels, fresh squid, and saffron. It was very good. For dessert, I went with the duck egg vanilla creme brûlée and it was exceptional as expected. Love this spot.

Vi havde en uforglemmelig aften med fantastiske fiskeretter. Servicen var i top; de havde husket vores bryllupsdag og fejrede den med en sød gestus ved desserten. Vi ser frem til at komme igen!

I almost forgot I am in Scotland, this place is so French, delicious and exquisite.

L'Escargot Bleu offered another amazing dining experience. My husband chose this restaurant for his birthday lunch - he had all his favorites - the mussels appetizer special & lamb cooked perfectly and juicy to his taste. I had an amazing homemade fish soup to start and beef bourguignon that had simmered for 24 hours making it super rich & tender. L'Escargot Bleu is the absolute most delicious and welcoming French bistro we have ever eaten (including France!!) - lovely staff who are knowledgeable and even make many dishes fresh in front of your eyes. Can't beat this dining gem!

We absolutely loved L'escargot Bleu. Brilliant French food with a bit of a twist, but still with a classic theme. The staff were really welcoming, knowledgeable and passionate about the food they were serving. Nice buzzy atmosphere, simple decor, very French. This was our first time at this restaurant and we will definitely be back when next in Edinburgh. Thank you!

Charming French dining. Menu changes daily. Food is delicious and elegantly served.

Food was great very tasty service was great, will be going back again At some point 10/10 👍👍👍👍

This is such a lovely restaurant. We were warmly welcome and service throughout was great. The fish soup and the beef bourguignon were excellent, with a side of vegetables from their local farm garden.

Best meal we had in Edinburgh. Food is classic and thoughtful. Ingredients were excellent. Great vibe all around.

L'escargot bleu is always my go to lunch spot. The service is impeccable, the wine exceptional and the cooking just fantastic. The staff are always approachable and professional. It's not cheap, but do you you really do get what you pay for. go go go!

In the top 5 best meals of my life. Everything was phenomenal. The Pinot noir pairing recommended for the tartare for me was the best food & wine pairing I’ve ever had. Unfortunately, I had to leave sooner than I wanted due to poor planning on my part but they were very accommodating. Je suis désolée pour mom départ rapide! Will certainly be back for a longer sitting next time I’m in Edinburgh. Santé!

This is the best restaurant in the whole of Scotland. We have been numerous times and we cannot fault the food or service. We love the little shabby chic little cafe in Paris vibes created in the decor, you are instantly transported out of Scotland and straight to France. My highlight and I can never not get their steak tartare, it is phenomenal. Better than any I had in Paris and better than any I have had anywhere. The menus change daily/weekly so the restaurant use the best of what is in season and what is grown from their garden. Honestly, just come to the restaurant and let the experience and food speak for itself.

J’adore L’Escargot! On special occasions, when we want to guarantee gastronomic delight, we book in here. Fine, carefully sourced, some home grown, ingredients - cooked to perfection. Homely, though nothing like anything I could create at home! We always leave feeling special and happy. The picture is of a recent starter which was sublime!

As a foodie , this place ranks 1st place in the whole UK for me for its quality of food , service etc!!

One of the best meals I've had in months. I'd like to go back again straightaway to have all the dishes I didn't try. Wonderful! And keeps getting better every time I go. Wish I didn't live a four-hour train ride away...

Great French food, pricy but worth it. This one's been on the wishlist for a while, as it's really popular and we had to book well in advance, but so glad we finally managed to try it out, it was great. We went for the full three course meal, which came to £60 per person, which is fairly expensive, but not too crazy and I'd say the quality lived up to the expectations. I had, fish and crab soup to start, it was rich without being heavy 8/10 lobster (it was on special at no extra cost!) for mains was excellent. I went to town on that bad boy, my mother would not have approved of my table manners but I got every ounce of flavour of that thing, the herbs and vegetables gave it a freshness that balanced the butter, 8/10 for dessert I had the chocolate nemesis which was absolutely phenomenal, light but rich with a depth of flavour you won't get anywhere else, 10/10 Wife had, escargot for starters, classic dish they're famous for, no shells to worry about, and enough butter and garlic to kill a horse, 9/10 slow cooked beef for mains, lovely and tender and rich, very filling 8/10 crème brulée for dessert, despite such a rich main course this didn't feel too heavy, the cream was light and brulée was perfectly crisp, 9/10 As extras we also had, bread and butter, complimentary before our starters, really good tangy sourdough taste, and they gave us extra when we asked for it, 9/10 mixed vegetables, at first I thought they were slightly overcooked, the broccoli being a bit on the soft side, but the rest were fine and the herbs and seasoning on them was very tasty, 8/10 Overall we had a fantastic experience, the wait staff made us feel so welcome, despite being so popular they didn't rush us off our table immediately and we got a good 20-30 minutes extra to finish in a timely manner with a cup of tea.

A great neighborhood bistro offering authentic French food for a reasonable price. It’s worth looking into. Initially I was a little hesitant about going to a French restaurant in Scotland. They exceeded my expectations

L'escargot bleu is an outstanding local French bistro. A bit below the Michelin level but none the worse for that. There is an emphasis on seasonal food. On the day I visited asparagus was in season and it was absolutely delicious when it was served presumably straight from the garden. The sauces are done well and the cooking is excellent. Wine list is not extensive but it is classic bistro fair. The staff are also terrific. If you have a free couple of hours in central Edinburgh this is a great place to try for good French food. Highly recommended.

After visiting with my park a few weeks prior, there was no question I was booking this for my partners birthday. I had the fish and crab soup, plaice and for desert I had the best meringue I’ve ever tasted, but from my previous visit I knew I had to get the cherries too! My partner had the Orkney scallop, red deer then the crème brûlée which we washed down with a bottle of red wine. My partner said it’s in his top 3 meals and the other 2 were in France!

Fantastic meal, first class service. Great wine bar downstairs. 10/10

A wholly authentic French style restautant, with the twist of using Scottish ingredients. It works very well indeed. The food is just superb. Also, the wine-by-the-glass option uses very good quality wines, unlike most restaurants. The service was simply delightful.

Excellent service et des plats absolument divins! Je recommande ! Mention spéciale pour la soupe de poissons et le bœuf bourguignon .

Bonjour, On était donc à Edinburgh quelques jours et j'avais vû ce resto en ligne, un menu intéressant. Donc il fallait qu'on y passait. Un accueil chaleureux quand on entrait. On était à 4 et une table agréable, en bois, à la fenêtre, était préparé, L'ambiance était sympa. On avait commendé des apéros afin de pouvoir revoir les menus; quelques Kirs, et j'avais opté pour une bouteille de Madiran “Charles de Batz”, Domaine Berthoumieu, 2017, pour continuer pendant notre visite. Le menu alors, difficile, puisque tout semblait bon, mais on était présentes un menu a 3 courses avec un bon choix. Pou commençer j'hésitais entre le steak tartare et l'escargots. Puisque ma fille voulait avoir le steak tartare j'optait pour les escargots. On avait encore choisi une soupe au crab & poison et une assiette spéciale avec une grande crevètte, du homard et une grande coquille. Pour menus principaux on avait choisi quelques Joues de bœuf Bourguignon braisées 24 heures avec garniture grand-mère, Filet de Plie, Calamars, Haddock fumé, sauce safran et un plat de Cerf avec sauce et une Caillette. On finissait avec quelques Crèmes brûlées et un tranche de cake dans un bain de rhum, avec du crème. Et une Pastis bien-sûr. Tout était super bon, l'ambiance, la service et le manger bien-sûr (le steak tartare sûrtout). J'aurais préféré que les escargots auraient si étés bouilli dans leurs maisons...afin d'éviter le rétrécissement et le durcissement, mais ce n'est que mon avis. On reviendra avec grand plaisir ! Merci beacoup encore une fois.

A star taken off for atmosphere because it is incredibly loud. The escargots were to die for, excellent choice of wines, great food fun!

First time I have had snails, and it was fantastic. Great service.

This is a well established restaurant for good reasons. The pared back menu is excellent. Get the steak tartar and don't skip on the goose egg.

The food was perfect, especially the creme brulee, service exceptional.

Tender beef and complimentary blend of ingredients. Extensive choice of wine. Impeccable dessert. Friendly and efficient service. Dog friendly restaurant Recommend to book ahead of visit .

I’m not sure if I should be posting this as it feels like giving away the best kept secret you want to keep to yourself… We’ve been coming to L’Escargot Bleu wine bar regularly for almost a year and a half. It’s slightly hidden away, but everything you can think about is top notch! The food, the atmosphere… but, frankly, it’s the staff the makes the place. Not only kind, but personable, always willing to give great advice, and a good chat. It’s isn’t just a wine bar - it’s the cosiness of a local pub but with a refined French twist. Ps. Get the sardines.

We popped into L'Escargot Bleu for a sunny Saturday lunch on a recent three-day pass through Edinburgh. We've dined at great restaurants in many places, but there's no question that this little French gem is at the very top of its game. The dishes are fresh and delicious, using the best of seasonal produce that is lovingly prepared and presented. No exaggeration, this was quite possibly the best risotto we've ever eaten, anywhere, and the crème brûlée is absolute perfection. The staff is so charming and helpful -- and the dining space so inviting -- that you may want to linger after your meal over mouthwatering desserts, an extensive wine list and addictive coffees. Top-notch all around. Bravo!!!

Had an incredible experience here. Beautiful food, excellent service and a cozy atmosphere. Would highly recommend the escargot and tarte alsacienne. The cassoulet was simply the best. Merci beaucoup!

I am appreciate that I finally visited here. I saved this place more than year, I think this one is best French restaurant in Edinburgh. First of all, £60pounds for 3 course is reasonable price. We enjoyed all starters, main menus and dessert. Especially I strongly recommend beef tartare for starter. We could pick the level of spicy, it was brilliant. For main course, they have special menu, we picked surf and turf. Lobster was amazing and pork was chewy, they were super delicious. Finally the dessert, we ordered 3 different things, but all great we can’t pick the best. All food menu was amazing.

A la Carte Menu Starter: Shetland mussels with scallops in cream & blue cheese sauce. Sauce & scallops fine but mussels overcooked and poor quality. Main: Boeuf Bourguignon. Excellent. Dessert : Didn't take one. Cost: 60 pounds.

Incredibly kind staff and delicious food. Would definitely come back!

Fantastic 3 course dinner. Absolutely faultless. Strong balanced flavours and unpretentiousness food. Impeccable service.

Everything was perfect, from the service to the food to the atmosphere. The hostess was very lovely and made enough effort to make us feel special. This restaurant was the perfect experience for a chique night out.

Fantastic experience, incredible food and wonderful staff. Thank you

L’ escargot Bleu is an amazingly authentic experience, with a dedicated and friendly staff. Everything here was spectacular, and their menu is well curated to provide a dish for everyone to like. Standout dishes for me were the Crème Brûlé and the L’escargot.

Thank you for the welcome and your kindness

Excellent dining great food and the service... Well that's exceptional... One of my favourite places to eat in Edinburgh

Great food and great service. The staff were amazing!

Simply one of the best French restaurants in Edinburgh.

Classic French with a Scottish twist. Very good

A very hoity toity place, but did not disappoint. I'd go back simply for the Chocolate Nemesis dessert, it was to die for

The food and experience was exceptional with wonderful attentive service. I cannot wait to be back in Edinburgh to visit this restaurant again.

Had a dinner there recently and I was unpleasantly surprised how high the prices were. First went for a drink in the downstairs bar - the wines were excellent and we were casually offered olives to go with our wines. There was literally less than 10 olives on the plate and it costed £6! Glasses of wine are all over £10. All mains are around £30. We paid £120 for the dinner with 3 glasses of wine and 2 mains. Maybe these are the new "normal" prices, but I just wasn't prepared. Also, I was bitten by some bug while sitting at the table in a smaller dining room, only noticed it at home while changing. The food and the service was excellent, though and the portions are good size.

Oddly enough I find myself in stunning French restaurants in the UK more often than I’d expect, and this was no exception. Our servers were warm and accommodating (critical given the bone chilling cold that day before dinner) and the food was uniformly excellent. The deconstructed fish soup was a particularly fascinating touch and of course a restaurant with escargot in the name did not disappoint with the titular dish. Duck egg omelette was fascinating and a classic beef bourguignon simply hits the spot on a chilly day. Would 100% recommend to francophiles looking for a proper feed in Edinburgh.

Authentic French cuisine. Excellent wine list. Great service.

Fabulous dining experience. From the food to the ambience I felt that I was actually in a little bistro in Paris for a few hours. Wonderful, wonderful lunch there. Will be back for dinner for sure. Go try for yourself. You will not be disappointed

Eaten here twice in the last 6 months, excellent on both occasions. Lovely service. Beautiful ingredients cooked well. A small element of theatre in a few of the dishes is enjoyable e.g. cooked or finished at the table. Not cheap but absolutely worth it. Don’t miss the Ile Flottante!

Just a wee pick me up avec ma mère - what a treat through the years a testament to Fred's dedicated team and culinary spectaculaire treats just ever so decadent fabulous👌 Merci et a bien tot 😊

We had a lovely dinner on Saturday evening. I love this restaurant! Authentic French food, very tasty and well plated. Service was impeccable. Highly recommend!

Très bon accueil, très commerçant et plats excellents. Je recommande vivement cet endroit.

Lamb main course previously cooked and reheated in a tasteless gravy to which sauted potatoes had been added and disintegrated. Extra vegetables (at £7) 3 caulflower florets, a couple of small slices of carrot and courgette again over cooked. Desert 5 prunes removed from a jar and put in a glass dish. No French flair but very French prices! Service rushed. Seriously disappointing.

Wonderful food and drink. Will be back.

We had dinner few days ago and the food were really delicious, service very attentive. Beef Bourguignon best in my life . My partner had lamb casserole and delicious as well . Worth to try tartar which is making on the table with great quality of beef. On of the best meal in Edinburgh. First visit, not last

Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! The food and ambiance was great! First time to try snail and the Iles Flottante is a personal fave!

Sem duvida um dos melhores restaurantes que ja fui! Chegamos pensando ter uma reserva mas infelizmente meu esposo nao tinha percebido que tinha feito uma Pre reserva. O rapaz da recepcao nos informou que poderia nos encaixar em uma mesa para nos atender sem problema nenhum. alem da garconete extremamente simpatica nos explicou os pratos quando tinhamos duvidas e fomos tratados super bem do inicio ao fim! a comida tambem estava perfeita, um risoto com ovo e cogumelos que recomendo a todos que facam um visita a edinburgo.

Excellent meal. Very attentive a d friendly service.

This restaurant has an authentic feel; in food, wine, alcohol and staff. This is not our first time, and we ate well on both occasions. The specials are often really good. Good food and wine don't come cheap but the occasional treat is worth while.

We had a great experience. The staff is wonderful.. friendly and helpful with suggestions. Everything was great!... tartar, escargot, Cote de beuf, cod, and the lamb are all recommended! Nemesis and the creme brulee for dessert were great choices for the finish!

First visit and food and service were outstanding and can’t wait to go back!

Fantastische tent. Als ze onderling frans met elkaar praten weet je dat je op de juiste plek bent. Het eten was echt subliem. Wijn zo goddelijk alsof je in Frankrijk bent en de bediening is goud. Complimenten en zeker een dikke vette aanrader!!

Eten is echt fantastisch. Typische Franse keuken maar lekkerder dan ik ooit gehad heb. De service was simpelweg precies goed. Zeker een aanrader want alles klopt: eten, drinken, service en ambiance.

We have been twice here, once for lunch and the other time for dinner, and the food has been incredible on both visits. The portion sizes are very generous and the constantly alternating dishes are delicious. The staff also make the experience extra memorable and are happy to accommodate for special occasions.

Only had drinks, which were excellent, although the food looked and smelled delicious. The staff were fantastic at seating a large party and service was very prompt. The booths outside are cute and cosy I can imagine the fire is amazing in winter too! Would definitely recommend and will be going back soon.

Excellent service and food. Highly recommend 💛

Cozy little place with a wonderful blend of french food made with fresh Scottish ingredients. Expensive but wonderful food and service.

Perfect dinner, a highlight of our long weekend in beautiful Edinburgh.

We were so lucky to have our last dinner in Edinburgh here. You need to book in advance, just keep this in mind. Steak Tartare, fish soup, mains, desserts, wine, everything was so amazing. Had one of the best dine in experiences. The service was nice, staff was very friendly. Atmosphere so calm and cosy. Will definitely come back if we’ll be in Edinburgh again. Thank you Chef 🥰 with love from Armenia 🇦🇲

Amazing experience. I recently had the best meal I've had for a long time, at L'Escargot Bleu. The place captures true French charm along with warm Edinburgh hospitality. The food was absolutely fantastic & the service was first class. Fred & Betty have created something magical here, fine dining with a warm welcome. Do start with a visit to the wine bar downstairs, run by their charming daughter. My only regret....that I don't live in Edinburgh so I could be a regular here. If you're looking for the best restaurant in Edinburgh - it's here.

One of my favourite restaurants in Edinburgh recently opened a wine bar in the basement. It serves up an excellent range of organic and biodynamic wines in a warm setting. The sharing platter served cheeses in excellent condition with good quality salamis and meats. Staff were very well trained and added to the overall experience

What a delicious experience. An early valentine dinner and it was amazing. Wonderful food with superb staff. Very good re my gluten intolerance. We can't wait to go again.

Perfect French cuisine with a Scottish twist. Hard to equal; impossible to surpass.

Quaint cozy French bistro in NewTown area of Edinburgh. Brilliant French take using the fresh Scottish produce from the area. The bistro is well managed by French couple with the husband as chef and wife running the front. I have never seen such a “chill” and relaxed kitchen brigade of 2. The menu is the obligatory blackboard which is brought to the table and propped up in the chair. The special of the day is announced by the wait staff. Everything sounds delicious. I was told that this is the place with the best steak tartare which is prepared at your table. I was not disappointed! The escargot was also very good. Wine was well matched with the food. The ambience is relaxed and I could have been in France instead of freezing Edinburgh. Totally enjoyed the atmosphere. Enjoyed watching the kitchen brigade work efficiently and producing steaming hot dishes effortlessly. The bistro is closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Open for dinners only the rest of the week. Lunch available only on Friday and Saturday. There’s a cancellation fee as well. Highly recommended for a great French bistro meal in Edinburgh!

Absolutely fantastic restaurant and wine bar. The staff are all friendly and good fun, the food is consistently excellent and the selection of wine is fantastic. They also have steak tartare that is prepared table-side. There is a nice choice of bar appropriate snacks and I have never had a bad time there. with a nice warm and comfortable atmosphere.

Lovely hearty meal. Some dishes are fancier and more delicate than others. An overall enjoyable experience.

Overall a good dining experience. They served both classic French dishes and some special items with thoughtful mix of ingredients - like the main I had which is a goose one. Very friendly service, a cozy environment with great wine, and we loved the rich and creamy creme brulee, which were burnt in place. Though there is still room for improvement. We had steamed mussels and steak tartare as starters. The creamy sauce accompanying the mussels tasted great, and the mussels were in good texture, but the sauce was a bit too strong which overshadowed the flavour of mussels. Same happened in the tartare, the seasoning itself was nice, just a bit too much that the meaty flavour was diminished. Anyway I would visit again and try their other dishes.

If I could give 6 Stars, I will ..... Amazing experience and highly recommended 👌 👏 The staff had a personal touch to the whole experience and make it feel as home 🏠❤

One of my favourite French restaurants in Edinburgh. Steak was beautifully cooked and the red wine recommendation to go with it was delicious.

I am a luddite and would never have thought a French restaurant would serve something I liked. However there was a work event at this restaurant and they served wonderful food. The staff were brilliant and the atmosphere was great.

V good French restaurant in Edinburgh

My family an I celebrated my graduation here last night. The food was exquisite with an extensive and wonderfully complimentary wine list. The service was excellent with several stand out dishes: steak tartare (best I’ve ever had), crème brûlée and the risotto. I had such a lovely evening and my big day was made really special. Thank you everyone at L’escargot Bleu. 🐌 ♥️

Friendly little wine bar great perfect spot to get out of the rain

Excellent food, excellent service, excellent all round.

Absolutely outstanding place! Waiting staff is superb, lovely and always here to help, the food was phenomenal, typical French cuisine with a twist. We had a great dinner here, will definitely come back :) Thank you so much

Superb. Escapism at it’s finest, a true traditional French experience with delectable wines and rich classic French flavours. We will certainly be returning soon! Thank you!

Really good food and atmosphere. Very nice staff as well. Excellent wine.

The best restaurant in Edinburgh so far. Authentic French dishes. My friend was really enjoy her birthday lunch there. Highly recommend!

Delicious foods and great ambience

What a hidden gem. Just off the main parts of Edinburgh, this French restaurant doesn't disappoint, and well worth the effort to go to. The food was great and the staff, who are actually French, area only to happy to help. When you're in the restaurant, it's hard not to think that you've been transported to Paris for the day. We'll definitely be back. Superb 10/10

Excellent meal - from starters to dessert. Well balanced. Wonderful service. La cuisine française at its best.

Best French cuisine in Scotland

Challenge you to find better food, and better service.

Definitely an experience that made us feel fancy, with quick service

A really wonderful meal at L'Escargot Bleu this evening. Would highly recommend a visit. Top class and friendly service too.

A truly wonderful dinner. Everything was top grade; food, wine, service and atmosphere. Don't miss this when visiting Edinburgh.

Tolles französisches Restaurant am Rande der New Town. Sehr schön eingerichtet und super nette Bedienung. Essen war sehr lecker, allerdings auch etwas teurer. Den Preis war es aber wert! Leider keine Kinderkarte, Fahrer einen Punkt Abzug.