Number One in Scottish Borders

Very poor communication in respect of getting back to you and enquiring about vegetarian meals. Still not resolved . Asked for vegetarian option for April, after 3 attempts at contacting them . Still haven't seen a menu even though I was told it would be available early April.

We always enjoy an evening at Number One. The set price menu which changes each month is good value and gives you plenty of choice with a good selection of French bistro dishes. The quality of the food is impressive and the cocktails are excellent to. You can be guaranteed of a friendly welcome and a great atmosphere. We will be returning very soon :-)

Ate here whilst we were staying in Selkirk for the weekend. All three courses were delicious. The restaurant has a nice informal atmosphere and the staff were all very friendly

Really enjoyed our lunch at this Bistro in Selkirk town centre. Opens for a couple of hours (12 til 2 pm) offering a fixed price 2 or 3 course lunch menu.They are also open in the evening. We visited on a Wednesday and were warmly welcomed and felt totally relaxed. Highlight for Mrs C was the Crevette starter In a Gruyère cheese sauce. I loved the 3 Boulette de Chèvre, the goat’s cheese was great. We both had the pan fried cod that just flaked apart. I chose the brioche bread and butter pudding a crème anglaise very tasty. We’re in the area for another couple of weeks so it’s a case of a bientot..

A couple dining on a wet and windy Thursday evening between Christmas and New Year. Good atmosphere with around a dozen covers, excellent welcome from very nice staff. Three superb courses for £28.95, including hot smoked salmon rillettes, confit duck and a very good crème brûlée, all washed down with a very acceptable Pinot noir. Highly recommended!

Best food in the town for the money. Friendly staff and great atmosphere.

We had another superb meal here recently, after being twice in October too. Didn't disappoint, food well presented, tasty and good value for money. Staff are friendly and attentive. I highly recommend it - C'est magnifique

How lovely to have a little taste of France in the middle of Selkirk. An inspired menu with so many familiar delights for a really good fixed price. Charming, friendly staff and prompt service. Quality ingredients treated with care and very well cooked. Succulent, sweet scallops with an unusual citrus spin. Fillet of cod also juicy with crispy skin enhanced with Parmesan and prawn and chive butter. Superb venison fillet and dauphinois. Most enjoyable. The only downside was the cool temperature and very noisy air conditioning unit(?). However, we shall definitely be back for some more of that cooking!

Had been wanting to try Number One for ages, last time I noticed it when was up in the Scottish Borders and the visit didn't disappoint! The menu is exceptionally good value - my parents and I came for lunch and it was definitely a highlight of the weekend, as I wanted to try as much as possible we enjoyed an aperitif whilst perusing the menu and some of the bar snacks - I had the recommended gin Opihr with Ginger Ale, Orange and Chilli - superb! Great mixed olives but the haggis bon bons were phenomenal - perfect texture and flavour would happily go back just for those and a glass of wine! Onto the food for starters we had; Boulettes de Chévre, Pètoncles & Gratin de Crevettes - all throughly enjoyed, presentation well thought out and flavours perfectly balanced. To follow we had Chicken Supreme, Steak Frites & Chevreuil - apt as it was Game Week. Again dishes were super good presentation, tasty and complimented with top notch service. Wine list to order by the glass also well thought out, which helps if you want different wines with course to compliment the dishes. To end there was tarte tatin & taste bourdaloue - I opted for a pumpkin spice espresso martini after seeing it on their social media plus the steak was very decent size so couldn't manage a dessert even though they looked delicious! I can see why this place is so popular with locals and those slightly further afield around the Scottish Borders. Traditional French dishes done with Scottish flair - well worth a visit, already looking forward to returning in the not so distant future!

Oh my goodness another fantastic tasting menu. Just when you think the menu can’t be bettered Trevor goes up another gear! This winter tasting menu was a delight from start to finish with ever course absolutely delicious. We have to keep pinching ourselves that this gem is in Selkirk!

Best restaurant we’ve visited in the Borders (in 5 years) - also pretty good value 😊 lots of lovely attention to detail … we had options for a table and unusually went for the one by the door as there was a good heater by it and I never noticed a draft. Chairs much more comfortable than most, nice choice of both cocktails and wine by the glass and food all you could hope for. Very happy 😊 will be back 😊😊

We greatly enjoyed lunch in this charming and friendly restaurant. Service was attentive, engaging and friendly. Between us we had most of the dishes on the menu and everyone enjoyed their food. Wine list is varied and very well priced. Highlights were confit duck and sole Veronique. This is a gem of a place with great food, wine and very reasonable prices.

A lovely experience at Number One. Gorgeous food and great value for money. Three courses for under £25 was an absolute steal considering the quality of the food and the brilliant service. Special mentions to the Chèvre and Steak frites. Thank you so much!

Delicious food and lovely atmosphere. They were helpful in accommodating our children. Only negative was the slightly slow service at times. Will definitely be back next time we're in the area.

Outstanding experience. Friendly, down to earth wait staff. Very casual atmosphere. We were lucky enough to get a same day RESERVATION. It’s a small place so I was told you can’t get in without one. We witnessed that as we saw 3 different parties turned away. If you’re still reading this, stop and make a reservation. You have to call, as the web link takes you to the owner’s personal page (a little weird) I don’t know if their menu varies but I’d strongly recommend the French onion soup, the smoked duck salad, short ribs and especially the Sole so delicate and buttery it will melt in your mouth. 3 course meal with wine for under £100. It was worth triple the price.

Great food, great service just lacked some background music maybe

Small and well presented restaurant that delivered good food at a sensible price. What's not to like about it? Since I asked... the only complaint would be that we weren't able enjoy the chat with our server as others poured in to fill the place. The poor old chef had his hands full, so we enjoyed the ambience without that feeling that 'they' want the table back. But, that isn't a complaint, its an observation, and a very positive one. The competent chef was on top of the case, turning out a steady stream of delicious looking items, and even made a couple of personal appearances regarding the onion soup. We were a walk in, and just in time, and were invited to choose our table, which we did, and despite the other inviting items on the menu went for what seemed to be the house recommendation of the week, and enjoyed an excellent meal, attentive and friendly service, concluding with an indulgence of desserts. In the French style, we spent longer than anticipated over the meal, and felt all the better for it. Next time we're in Selkirk, we'll be sure to book ahead.

Tasting menu tonight was absolutely superb. We are so very fortunate in our wee Borders town to have such a fantastic restaurant with such exceptional cuisine. Every dish was a delight to the eyes as well as the tastebuds with Trevor making sure each component was exquisitely made. Can’t wait till the next one! Thank you to Trevor, Tracey and Team Number One for another night to remember.

A group of non-french people have a good french restaurant in Scotland. It’s a nice indoors place where you can find good meals, not really french, but a good menu. Above all, I would highlight the onion soup and the duck.

Spent a very pleasant evening here, food and service was top notch. Overall an excellent experience at a very reasonable price, Could have cheerfully licked the plates clean at the end of each course. I would book rathe rhan turn up as they were full by 8pm

Booked for my partner's birthday as we know it's a little gem of a place and as always, we weren't disappointed. In fact, we raved about the meal all night! The goats cheese tartlet was a particular highlight. The food is delicious and amazing value for money and the welcome is warm. You will not be disappointed

We eat here regularly - the set menu is delicious and great value, though you do need all three courses to fill you up.

We always enjoy going to Number One. The set price menu changes monthly and has a good selection of French bistro style classics. Lovely summer cocktails were a highlight this time. Excellent food, great service and very reasonably priced.

Lovely place, great food and a breath of fresh air

Fabulous food, lovely atmosphere and wonderful waitresses. This was our second visit to this restaurant. Once again we were very impressed with the quality of the food. Great food, presented wonderfully and very affordable. We will definitely be back.

Tremendous eating experience - lovely food, well prepared and cooked to perfection. Highly recommend

The service is exemplary, the food is excellent 👌 and really good prices.

We ate here twice during our 5 night holiday visit to Selkirk. It would have been more but we couldn't get a table for other nights! The food is fabulous and Tracey and her team are so friendly and welcoming. The menu is incredible value for money, I don't know how they do it! Don't forget to book, you won't regret it.

Wonderful find! Walking Borders Abbey Way and staying in Selkirk. We tried to book but they were full, however they had a cancellation and contacted us, can’t thank them enough. So much choice on the fixed price menu. Delicious food at a very reasonable price....

Great care was taken over our complicated dietary needs. We received a very warm welcome and thoroughly enjoyed our meal in relaxed surroundings.

An award winning traditional French restaurant in the middle of the Scottish Borders that deserves 5 stars

Had lunch once and dinner a few times .Each meal was delicious and excellent value for money . Staff are so friendly and welcoming.

Exceptional food. Great atmosphere, friendly welcome from staff and excellent value for money. Highly recommended and a great reason to come to Selkirk.

A group of eight friends on a Saturday evening. A warm welcome and three courses each of classic bistro dishes. Good value for money wines, including a very drinkable 2019 claret at £25! Great food and a lovely atmosphere. The trainee waiter, Trevor I think,...

Spontaneous visit after a recommendation. I could have picked anything and enjoyed. Classic French bistro best sums up the offering and very good wine list by glass or bottle. I believe you can tell if someone loves their work, in cooking terms, caring about what...

Had lunch at The Number One Bistro today. We had the warm salad of asparagus and mushrooms, and, the panko crumb fishcake with creamed leeks, both of which were exceptionally tasty. For mains, we both had the rump of lamb, our favourite meat, which was...

French bistro style with a prix fixe menu which I understand changes monthly. Very busy the evening we ate there (and slightly noisy) yet the service was good. All six of our party agreed that the food was good and well presented. Recommended.

What an absolute find this Restaurant is! Excellent authentic French food, fantastic friendly service and a great wine list - what more do you need? Will definitely return often - thank you!

This special tasting experience was “Tour de France” and oh my goodness wasn’t it just. A triumph from start to finish with every course absolutely delicious. Even the plates had been well thought out so not only 10/10 for the food but also for the...

Travelling from Glasgow for an overnight in MELROSE. We decided to stop in Selkirk. We asked a local to recommend somewhere to have some lunch. How lucky were we to find this restaurant. So impressed with the menu and staff. We had a delicious meal.....

Staying close by for a wedding, my partner and I ventured to Selkirk for dinner. We were amazed at the quality of the food and service and we would recommend to anyone who is in the area.

Just a wonderful experience and I would recommend Number One to anyone.

Very pleasant evening with great food & friendly service. The set menu is terrific value. Many thanks indeed.

Thoroughly enjoyed our lunch at Number One today! Haunch of venison, salmon fillet and tasty vegetable trimmings, followed by chocolate mousse and apple charlotte. The set menu is excellent value. Service very efficient and friendly too.

The service was really good with friendly and attentive staff. Nice surroundings, small but nice atmosphere. Food was reasonably priced for 3 courses and wine was good at £23 a bottle. Food was a bit hit and miss. French onion soup and beetroot starters were...

Excellent bistro food at superb prices. Thoroughly recommend it.

A warm welcome into a small and attractive bistro. Excellent value menu, with a good choice. The duck confit in particular was superb. An excellent Cote du Rhone at just over £20 rounded it off nicely! Good locally roasted coffee to finish and highly recommended.

Fabulous meal tonight excellent service .x

Good food and service. However unexpected price increase from website advert a surprise. Portion sizes a bit miserable …not enough for a man!

On an overnight stay in the Borders, we came upon the positive reviews for this mainly French Bistro. We were so pleased they could fit us in on a Friday night with 24 hours notice. We opted for the fixed price 3 course menu at...

A fantastic lunch prepared by two excellent chefs and served by a lovely team. Thanks so much for taking the time to chat with us too.

Wonderful food. Will be going again.

Just had our first visit to this restaurant and it certainly won’t be our last. Great value for money with 3 courses at just under £21 and the food was fantastic. Great service, nice decor and a good wine/drinks list. A real gem of a...

Lovely food and colin the waiter was great

Les meilleurs frites faites maison que j’ai mangé de ma vie ! Tout était excellent, la viande tendre et savoureuse....

Dined here for second time on Thursday. Fantastic food, great staff and lovely atmosphere. Prices are brilliant too. Will be back soon.

It’s always a treat to enjoy a superb meal and to have this gem of a restaurant on our doorstep is just fantastic. Every course is delight, served with a smile and sometimes with a cheeky wee comment from Trevor. If you are ever in...

Excellent provincial French cuisine. Value for money. Friendly service. Great wine list. Can’t wait to go back.

Great discovery and delicious interpretations of French dishes. The choice of wines is particularly fine. A delight 👍

Had a short stay in Selkirk for work. If you're ever in the area please take the time to visit. Amazing food, great wine and the people running the place are brilliant hosts. Keep doing what you're doing, it's really really good!! I would have added more pictures but forgot and started eating! Pictured is the crêpes suzette which were amazing!!!

We were a group of seven on a walking holiday and we turned up at 7.00 after booking a week ahead. The menu was varied and nicely presented. Highlights were the cauliflower soufflé starter and the cod in brown butter sauce main dish. But it...

What a lovely foodie surprise. We went to explore Selkirk and had not expected restaurants to be open on a Monday. We just caught the start of their new all week opening hours. The menu was short but interesting and the food was beautifully presented...

We came across this absolute gem of a restaurant on our way home after a weekend in the borders. We stopped in Selkirk to stretch our legs and almost walked past the unassuming frontage. Truth be told we weren't all that hungry, but the concise...

Phenomenally good food, friendly service. Run by really nice people who have recently reopened the restaurant after keeping it going as a deli during the pandemic. Visiting the area from London, we have to say that such good food would be hard to find at home, certainly at this price. As a bonus, no loud tinned music.

You know I was walking along on our first visit to Selkirk on business but family accompanying me. Looking for somewhere to eat - they were just opened up. Menu looked good and was too tired after a very long drive to keep searching. So...

Brilliant. Great service, all three courses were absolutely delicious, and three courses for £19? Amazing value. Creme brulee was so good. Onion soup was very tasty. Duck confit was delicious, maybe just missing that really crispy skin if there was anything that could be improved. Best meal we've had in the borders for a very long time. We'll be back!

Another fabulous meal at NumberOne - this time a 6 course Evening in Provence. Food was amazing, the rose wine delicious and as always the service is second to none. Can’t wait for the next one. Thank you once again Trevor, Tracey and staff.

Visited this lovely bistro last night for the first time.All food cooked to perfection and a bargain at £18.95 for 3 courses.Good choice of wine too! Will definitely be going back

A little gem in the middle of Selkirk. Wonderful classic French bistro dishes, with fabulous value for money at £18.95 for three courses. Friendly staff, a good choice of wine and other drinks. If you’re having to turn away a walk in diner at 6.15...

Lovely small restaurant with a great menu and fantastic friendly staff. We were made very welcome and can’t wait to visit again soon.

This restaurant was recommended by a friend. What a find .The food and service are wonderful. My husband and I loved everything about it . We most certainly will go back.

Wow, amazing experience at a great hole-in-the-wall restaurant! The staff were super kind and friendly and squeezed us in right at closing. Food was phenomenal, not too expensive, and my mom said it tasted just like the food she ate in Paris! Chef came out several times to greet us himself and ask us how we were doing; he was classically trained for 4 years. Both tourists and locals greeted us inside and said they loved it here. Obviously I’m raving, but it was really that nice of an experience! Totally recommend.

Food was amazing and prices surprisingly affordable. Staff was very friendly. You need reservations but website was very responsive.

Fabulous service. Fabulous food. Fabulous everything ! Highly recommend .

As usual, the welcome was warm, the food was amazing, clean plates all round. Really appreciate this lovely little restaurant in the town. Hope others do as well!

Dog friendly with coffee and croissants. Magic!

Very friendly staff and absolutely gorgeous Raspberry and white chocolate blondie. Will defiantly pop in again the next time I'm up that that way!

Great coffee and tray bake. Thoroughly reccomend it.

Amazing food and coffee, loads of choices and very friendly service. Can't recommend highly enough!

Excellent selection of cheese and charcuterie, plus artisnal bread. A real treat and lovely addition to the High Street - well worth a visit