Petit Paris in Edinburgh, City of

Wonderful dinner in cozy setting. Chicken with forestiere sauce and chicken with blue cheese sauce cooked to perfection and served with fantastic roasted potatoes. A side of sautés carrots and zucchini were wonderful. Will return. Friendly service, reasonable pricing.

We stumbled upon this square below the castle and found this restaurant. Welcome in French. Very good. I liked the crayfish and my daughter liked the raclette. I tried a local cider. Fair price, after switching to euros...the price is more expensive but hey, it was very good and welcome. In addition, the sun and the heat were there, a small outdoor terrace but we preferred indoors with the Vitanges advertising panels.

Love this place. Nice food and environment.

What a lovely little bistro in the heart of Edinburgh! Its as if you're in the heart of Paris. The menu is delightful and seems authentic French. Chapeau!

Fantastic food, lovely staff. My husband said it was the best food he had in years. Highly recommend 👌 👍

The food had hair in it and the lady in the brain attending to our table was racist and hostile

Absolutely loved everything about this place! The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and full of flavor. Service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Highly recommend will definitely be coming back!

You could say you eat better in Edinburgh than in Paris. Warm welcome and perfect cuisine. I recommend it.

Weather was not great so stopped at the little gem for some soup, dessert and wine

Everything here is excellent. The food, the service, the atmosphere. Top drawer.

Hermoso lugar! El personal es encantador y acogedor. La comida era deliciosa. 10 / 10 debe intentar! Lo único que lamento es ir a otro lugar la noche siguiente en lugar de volver de nuevo!

Really lovely place to eat! Absolutely delicious food, and friendly and helpful staff. The chicken was divine. Would definitely recommend!

What a find. Lovely well run little french restaurant. I had the catch of the day with mash and a truly wonderous sauce. Can't wait to return!

Food, service and atmosphere were fantastic! Thanks! Highly recommended

This small restaurant was amazing and the people were so nice. When they did not have gluten free bread they offered me some gluten free cake instead. I ordered the eggs and bacon for breakfast with expresso and it was all delicious.

Deliciosa comida, en particular sopa de cebolla francesa. El ambiente era agradable y el personal era muy amable. Un montón de ofertas, así como el menú principal

It’s really, really delicious! ! ! None of the beef, salmon and mussels are delicious🥹🥹The portions are large and the desserts are also great!

Overall, it's difficult to find really good food in Scotland. We were impressed by the reviews and were really looking forward to it. Assuming that the French bring something with them from their homeland and that there is something other than fish and chips and fried food. The first was that we were placed in a basement room which had a good overall atmosphere, but unfortunately you could smell the toilet very strongly. The service was very attentive and as always there was free water. We were disappointed when we ate: there were no mushrooms or bacon in the Coq au vin (which was even on the menu), and the vegetables that came with it were apparently seasoned with garlic powder, which left a very unpleasant taste. The chicken itself was very tender. We suspected that the sauce was a convenience product. Overall we were rather disappointed.

Delicious! Everything you would expect out of french restaurant and more. The salmon is delicious and the creme brûlée one of the best ones I have ever had! Merci beaucoup pour l’excellente soirée!

Very friendly and attentive French staff. The dishes are excellent, I really recommend it.

¡Fantástico! ¡Qué hallazgo! Una pequeña joya de un restaurante francés en el corazón de Edimburgo. Situado en el mercado de hierba, enclavado entre pubs. ¡Es un sabor de la cocina gala! Mathieu y Alice eran anfitriones brillantes. El menú es cocina tradicional francesa - caracoles, Camembert. ¡El Beuf Bourguignon estaba fuera de este mundo! Muy bueno, tan auténtico. Teníamos que tener la Crème Brûlée - impresionante! Muy recomendable! Reserva esencial

My perfect French Bistro. Consistently good food with attentive staff. What's not to like.

Truly a superb dining experience in this small restaurant on the grass market. The ambiance is just beautiful with small rooms in this ancient building. The walls are stone but they have been whitewashed beautifully and then hung with fin de cicle French advertising posters. The service was impeccable without being clingy. They have a short but very nice wine list. We went with the red table wine (house wine) and it was very good. If you are there for lunch or before 7 pm they an excellent play du jour special. We were there later so we started with the escargot. Very good version of this dish and came out piping hot served with a very good baguette (what else do you expect at a French restaurant?). I had the salmon in a fume blanc sauce with crayfish. The salmon was perfectly cooked and the sauce was excellent. Both dishes came with very very good potatoes. The wife had a sea bass which was served with veggies, olives and balsamic reduction l. Truly amazing. They have a very nice list of desert and after diner wines (sauterne anyone ?) as well as aperitifs. But we were just too full as the portions were very filling. This is a gem of a restaurant. Highly recommend

Lovely atmosphere with absolutely amazing food, from starter to dessert! Mussels with blue cheese sauce just stole my heart. Highly recommended!

Lovelu stuff & tasty food. Onion soup was 💯 they also have beautiful house wine

Almorzamos aquí dos veces durante nuestra reciente visita a Edimburgo y no puedo decir suficientes cosas buenas sobre esta pequeña joya de un restaurante. Es un auténtico. Bistro francés con personal realmente encantador, pero es la comida que roba el espectáculo aquí. Es bastante rústico y saludable, pero los sabores y la presentación son excepcionales. Si estás en la zona esto es una necesidad y confía en mí cuando digo que vas a hacer una reserva de devolución una vez que hayas probado sus platos!

Having walked past the little restaurant so many times I finally got round to booking for a pre theatre dinner. Very good choice. My husband started with the black pudding ( which he said was fabulous) followed by the ribeye steak as a main, followed by paris brest. I decided to choose from the pre theatre menu, which was very good value. I had garlic langoustines, which tasted so good, followed by the quiche of the day & coffee. We both had the house red wine. Very good service & an enjoyable meal. A restaurant to return to.

Incredible food and exceptional service

Just perfect: good service, amazing food and ambient, fare prices

Very good restaurant, very pleasant staff I recommend

Amazing authentic food but quite cramped as a restaurant but it’s worth it for the food :)

This is one of our favourite spots, I think we have been here 50 times in the past 20 years, with friends and family and sometimes just the two of us. We especially enjoy their fondue nights. Today we met a friend there for lunch. Food and service excellent as always.

I am very satisfied, both the starters, desserts and main courses were delicious. The service is very nice. For my part, I recommend: steak, onion soup, salmon and snails. I recommend trying it to everyone!

Great food and service could do with some wine glasses though.

The service is slow and the place is very small The food is very ordinary, but the potatoes are delicious

After a long (very long) wait, we got our food. The pie was good! The waiter (French) was very pleasant with us for this first evening in the capital, where no other restaurant was serving.

Delicious food, I especially loved the french onion soup with the bread. The restaurant was adorable and had a grandma’s house feel to it. Very attentive staff and overall a wonderful experience. Great place to go.

Fabulous authentic French food, friendly service and particularly good value. Thanks again!

My daughter and I enjoyed a lovely lunch here last week. Although it was a busy Friday lunchtime, we got a nice table without pre-booking. It is a good menu with lots of choices and genuine French cuisine. The service was excellent - brisk, friendly and efficient.

Very good French cuisine in a traditional atmosphere, impeccable service and top tips for visiting Edinburgh! Thanks again!

I really enjoyed this reproduction of a Parisian "bouillon" in Edinburgh. The menu is sufficiently varied and absolutely French at correct prices for Scotland, the preparation is generally more than good and the service is courteous and prompt.

Excellent! We came here with my partner for dinner on a Saturday evening, booked in advance. Great service, the food was delicious and it was a real taste of France - we are both French expats living in the UK and we felt like we were back in France at a family meal. I highly recommend this place.

The beef and ale stew is hearty, rich, and pairs wonderfully with fresh bread.

Delightful and rustic I came here for a delicious light lunch. The food wasn't super fancy, but it was tasty, simple and not too expensive. Looking over at other tables some of the mains looked fantastic as well, on another hungier day I'd definitely like to try some of them. French onion soup, 7/10, certainly not the tastiest onion soup I've tried, the onions could have been a bit better caramelised, the texture somewhat thicker, but overall it was tasty, hearty, cheap and cheerful. Special mention to the bread, good crusty and chewy kind, great butter - not to mention free, which always makes me happy Chocolate tart, 8/10, lovely rich eggy tart with a beautiful deep chocolate flavour. They must use the same chocolate as L'escagot Bleu (Callebaut 70%, I asked) because it tasted just the same. A coarser recipe, for sure, but it was also less than half the price, so can't complain. The real egg custard on the side was delicious too. Overall this is a lovely little place and well worth the visit. If you come late afternoon like I did you might get away without booking, but it does get busy in the evening with bookings. Wait staff are lovely and welcoming. An all around good time.

We had a great family dinner at this wonderful restaurant. Many thanks for the delicious food and hospitality.

Superb as always . Very reasonably priced authentic French food

Nothing memorable but the food is good. Touristically high prices but on average for an expensive city. Fast service

Was starving while all other famous restaurants were either fully booked or long waiting time. Then we came into this hidden gem which turned out to be the best meal we have ever had in Edinburgh. Friendly staffs who gave you detailed explanation of each dish that u asked. We were v satisfied with all the dishes we had that night, particularly the salmon and beef stew. The soup of the day (tomato soup) was delicious too! Highly recommend yall to try this place. Not sure why someone said it is tourist trap, for me it is a decent restaurant that served quality dishes and most importantly u dont have to reserve and just walk in!😍

Very tasty Onion soup! Will be back for more when back in Edinburgh! Great service and tempting menu! Thanks 😊

Came here for a special one-off couples dinner and chose the Steak and Coq au Vin and honestly it was the best we’ve ever eaten. Clearly amazing chefs, great quality produce and lovely staff. Yes it is tight on space but that adds to the charm - and we were seated in the extra space downstairs where it was more roomy, but next time we’ll try upstairs just for the different ambience - either way, you can’t go wrong with Petit Paris - SUCH a gem 💎

Amazing place in the heart of Edinburgh. The restaurant is two floors ground floor and another floor down the stairs. We ordered two menu of the day: one steak and one fish and both was amazing 10/10. The service was good, the place was fully booked. The staff were also friendly. The prices are also good compared to what we ate. I have attached food and bills pictures. Highly recommended and i will definitely come back again.

With a very warm and friendly atmosphere, I was welcomed like an old friend who'd just popped by. The starters, French onion soup, immediately made me feel jealous of anyone whose maman might have made them this on a cold night. Not the incipit attempts find in British restaurants, but real, thick, warm, hearty French stuff. The mains, beef bourguignon, was again, delicious. Served in a red hot crock pot, the perfectly cooked pieces of beef, swimming in heartwarming gravy, melted on the tongue. Apparently there are restaurants to be found in France itself which do better. But none here. My dessert was crêpes with Grand Marnier. Warm, light and swimming with liqueur. To finish, rather than my traditional espresso, I went for a Calvados. The typical brandy nose was finished with an immediate transportation to the orchards of Normandy. Not too much of a kick, but a gentle hint of apples. You couldn't do much better on a cold Edinburgh night than warm your insides with a trip to France, in a warm, rustic, rural restaurant on the Grassmarket.

Nous sommes allés 2 fois dans ce restaurant durant notre séjour à Edimbourg. Je n'habite plus en France depuis longtemps et lorsque je tombe sur un resto français quelque part, j'aime bien retrouver ma cuisine d'origine. Je dois dire que je suis souvent déçue : les restos français sont presque toujours prétentieux, chers, et médiocres (des noms à rallonge pour des plats aux portions minuscules). Au "Petit Paris", cela a été exactement le contraire ! L'établissement est petit, minimaliste mais chaleureux sans rien de prétentieux. Le personnel est très gentil et aimable. Les prix sont élevés mais c'est ainsi partout en Écosse et dans tout le Royaume Uni. Quant à la cuisine, elle est vraiment excellente !!! Nous nous sommes tellement régalés la 1ere fois que nous y sommes retournés 2 jours plus tard! La 1ere fois, nous avons choisi la soupe de poisson, le 1/2 camembert rôti, le saumon, le lieu et le Paris-Brest. La 2eme: les escargots, le boeuf bourguignon et la tartiflette. Tout était excellent avec une mention particulière pour le saumon et le boeuf bourguignon. Il y avait bien longtemps que je n'avais pas mangé une aussi bonne cuisine française. Ravie de l'expérience !!! Nous y reviendrons sans aucun doute lors d'un prochain séjour à Edimbourg..

Had two meals here recently and both excellent with friendly staff even during the busy Christmas / Hogmanay period very friendly and helpful with the surety of the excellence of quality that the dishes on offer preserve

Here’s a revised version of your review: "I don’t recommend this place. I tried the onion soup, and it doesn’t compare to the authentic version you’d find in Paris. As one review accurately described it, this feels like 'a tourist trap.'" 1 star for the staff.

An excellent little place. Great food and service

Cozy authentic bistro. Simple but very tasty dishes. Definitely recommended!

The smell of the food when we entered made me even hungrier than I already was. We didn’t have a reservation but we were fortunate to get a table. The French onion soup was tasty, although not as deep a flavour as others I have tasted. The beef bourguignon and tartiflette were delicious. We really enjoyed our meal here.

Good food and nice authentic atmosphere

Amazing little slice of Paris in the heart of Edinburgh. We ate here multiple times on our trip and would certainly come back again. I highly recommend eating here.

I’m French and have been to quite a few restaurants in France, but "Le Petit Paris" is probably the best French restaurant I have ever tasted in my entire life and easily the best restaurant in Edinburgh. My girlfriend and I were so amazed at how good it was that we decided to dine there twice during our 3-day trip to Scotland. Believe it or not, the second time was even better! The mussels and the fish are absolutely incredible. I wish there was at least one restaurant like this in every main city in France. The staff is fantastic as well—it was a real pleasure meeting you, Ophélie!

The cocktails were expertly crafted and paired beautifully with the meals.

! Hallelujah, finally, I have managed to eat decently, in the United Kingdom, more specifically in Edinburgh! We ordered some mussels in a sauce with blue cheese, which were to die for, and we also ordered a Scottish blood sausage with a heart-stopping mustard. For the second we ordered a salmon that was very well done in a sauce made with white butter and chives that was delicious and the pepper entrecote, accompanied with some baked potatoes that were 10. To finish off the meal, a creme brule with vanilla that we have never eaten before, not even in Paris. Highly recommended if you go to the Grass Market If you liked the comment, follow me or hit like

Went here based on highest google review in the area but was sorely disappointed. French onion soup was good but then went down from there. We got the fish of the day and it was mediocre and flavorless. After we ate our fish I asked for the check. It came about 20mins later. Waitress looked as if she could care less about catering to our pace to go sightseeing. Boo on Petit Paris.

Not sure what the review that calls this restaurant a tourist trap means, as it’s great food, great prices and amazing staff. We actually came here as a backup as the original restaurant we wanted to eat at was full. We were so pleased at this little twist of fate - the steak was incredible and at £13.90 with a coffee, who can complain? Will be back next time we’re in Edinburgh!

Small French restaurant, pleasant, the waiters are very friendly and smiling. The food is super good. I recommend

(TL;DR not a horrible experience, but definitely a tourist trap) Very attentive staff, but the food was unfortunately quite unimpressive. I stopped here for a Saturday lunch right as it opened, so I was fortunately able to snag a spot (the place was completely full within ten minutes - a combination of walk-ins and reservations). I was looking to try the escargot and then also got the French onion soup at the server's suggestion. The food actually came out pretty quickly (there was complimentary bread and butter as well), which was a pleasant surprise. Thoughts on the french onion soup: - The extremely mild (mild as in plain, not delicate) flavor of the soup was easily overpowered by the roughly chopped parsley used for garnish; the initial soup otherwise simply tasted like boiled onions... not caramelized - The textures of the soggy baguette and clump of melted cheese also did not mesh well with the whole of the soup; this may have been better if the serving bowl wasn't as wide Escargot - I can't say much about the taste or quality of the snails because I've never had any before, but the garlic butter sauce was honestly quite flat; it tasted only of strong garlic, salt, and butter, and lacked any sort of additional depth or dimension. So much for the vibrant green color... - On the bright side, the presentation of the dish was quite cute! I'd suggest anyone visiting to try some other options on the menu, because I'm convinced there's got to be tastier stuff, surely...

The food tastes great and the waiters are so polite. I had a great night.

Had the loveliest experience for lunch before a Scotland game at Murrayfield. The stew was spectacular! Our total included drinks -a lot of drinks!! The lunch deal is actually £19.90

You don't even need to shut your eyes to think you are in a bistro in France! Absolutely perfect, classic French cuisine. Outstanding coq-au-vin

Me and some friends who have been trying to learn French came here for a French night! I explained to the waiter we were trying to learn French and if we could try there - they could not have been more helpful and supportive of us! The food and wine were absolutely delicious. I highly recommend the coq au vin, Camembert and chocolate tart. Our waitress, Ophélie, was so lovely and kind to us. Thank you for an amazing night! We will definitely be back again soon 🇫🇷

Simply outstanding food on our first night in Edinburgh. We loved it here!

Nice restaurant with French cuisine. Reservation recommended

Popped in with no reservation. Great food, quick and friendly service and very reasonably priced. Highly recommend

Top address for good, inexpensive food. We were there for dinner and were completely satisfied. The waiters were very attentive and always available immediately. We were immediately offered the typical free tap water. Free bread with butter was served before the main course. The waiters kept checking to see if we wanted anything else and looked after us well. Even when our bread basket was empty, they immediately offered to bring us more. In addition to the normal menu, daily specials are offered at reasonable prices between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. You can order a main course including a coffee for 13.90GBP or even with a starter for 19.90GBP at a fixed price. I chose the Roast Chicken (offer without starter) and I have to say it was very good. The chicken breast was tender, the potatoes were crispy and the mushroom sauce was delicious. The normal a la menu meals were also plentiful and very tasty. The pumpkin soup (starter) tasted as good as home and the salmon was also great. If you decide on the daily special offer, there is a black board on the wall that you can look at, as clearly described on the menu. (see photo) Conclusion: Very good service and good price/performance ratio for delicious food.

Small French restaurant found by chance while walking through the streets of Edinburgh. In addition to the à la carte menu, they offer (from 12pm - 3pm and from 5pm - 7pm) the possibility to choose at reasonable prices: 1 course + coffee or 2 courses + coffee, choosing from the dishes on the blackboards outside the restaurant. Absolutely try the traditional onion soup! More than reasonable prices: 2 courses + coffee for £19.90 and generous portions. Really friendly and welcoming staff. Advised!!! (October 2024)

Lassés des fish and chips, ce tout petit restaurant m'a attirée et à bon escient, les plats bien traditionnels étaient très bons , la patronne avec laquelle nous avons un peu discuté était top également (d'une rare gentillesse) et la décoration faite de plein de plaques de publicité rend l'endroit on ne peut plus sympathique

We regularly use Petit Paris for pre theatre suppers. Great food and wine. Friendly efficient service, great value for money

High quality food, very attentive and friendly service. Cozy place.

I've been coming here on and off for 20 years. It has consistently been one of my favourite restaurants in the world. I've never had a single bad or even average dish. I could eat any thing on the menu. The desserts are wonderful as is the general ambience. You feel like you could be in a bistro in France The staff are always friendly and the service is great. I can't say enough good things about here. Any time I'm in Edinburgh, I have to factor in a visit here even if it's a brief stay

Probably the most solid place near Edinburgh castle. Tasty, home cooked style French food. The staff was attentive, polite & kind. Great respite from all the tourists traps in the area.

Mediocre experience. Very limited wine by the glass which was surprising for a French restaurant. Food was decent but not great. Atmosphere so so, looked cosier from the outside than it was, felt a bit cramped and uncomfortable.

Wonderful, intimate, and cosy little restaurant. 🌸

Fabulous very authentic place, excellent service superb value for money.would seriously recommend a visit but suggest a booking for the evening service.

A Touch of Paris in Edinburgh… Lovely welcome, in this intimate French restaurant. Super choice of food, and all served with a smile! Crayfish in Garlic was fabulous, and the French onion soup was first class. Chicken main dishes all superb, beautifully cooked, and the Coq au vin was presented by our waitress at the table. Highly recommend, and reasonably priced.

This is the best value for money meal I've had in Edinburgh. You get great quality service and food, something that's a bit uncommon especially in touristy places. I got the soup of the day (sweet potato) and the Coley fish with creamy leek sauce. Both were great- the soup was divine. Absolutely wonderful staff too, very friendly French atmosphere. This place deserves all the praise.

Dans le quartier de Grassmarket, joli petit bistrot accueillant et servant des plats délicieux à des prix très raisonnables. Allez-y les yeux fermés. Nous avons mangé d'excellentes moules et un magnifique boudin noir. Ce fut un délice.

is there a better location than Petit Paris in the Grassmarket to fully appreciate the international appeal of our capital city? The location is so much the appeal of this restaurant and the food always lives up to our expectations. I thoroughly the Plat Du Jour of French onion soup followed by a fish dish and my wife was delighted with her Boudin Noir. Pricing is just right and the service is spot on.

Your flavor is a little flabby, but your price makes up for it

Well, firstly everybody in here was speaking french. We just ordered cheese and a selection of starters and 1 1/2 bottles of wine. All fantastic. The mussels in blue cheese sauce was something else!

Amazing staff and nice vibe. This place is relatively cheap but the food is also not that great. Wasn’t able to finish my food because it was not cooked with good ingredients also not good meat. Will not come back.

Very good service and food The prices are good too The entrecôte is a delight. Every time I go I order the same thing, but the rest of the dishes are very well presented, like salmon and others There is a two-course menu for 19 pounds, very good, but within the menu there is one for 13 or 15 pounds

Not recommended. Very soggy meat that is difficult to chew.

We ordered three steaks, one medium rare and two rare. When we had finished the starter we waited a long time for the second courses while they arrived at the rest of the tables, and when the meat of both of us arrived rare (suggestion from the waiter) the meat was completely soggy and dry, the knife hardly cut the meat and It was very difficult to chew. I had to leave the entire plate and I told the waiter but he looked strange and didn't say anything else. I wouldn't pay 10% of the price for that steak. If you can avoid it, don't go.

We were here last week for the first time and had a fabulous dinner. The service was excellent and would definitely return soon.

We went to PP for breakfast. Service was very friendly and attentive. Extra requests were welcomed and delivered quickly. Food was very good, croissants fresh and buttery. Coffee in size and taste really Italian. Omelette well seasoned and not too small. Can only recommend the PP.

The service was great. The negative point is that it was very noisy and the gruyere (Emmental) as confirmed by the waiter, it tasted like expired cheese/blue cheese. Otherwise the food is good and correct.

Arrived in the evening without a reservation. Boss very nice and flexible. Booked us a table from outside. Plat du Jour very good and top price-performance ratio. House wine also super good. Highly recommended.

Excellent restaurant close to the castle. One of the best beef I've ever eaten. Orders are fast. The attendants are extremely friendly. There is the option to order starter + main course + coffee for a super fair price. Other than that, they offered complimentary bread and water.

Pleasant atmosphere, good service and service with polite and attentive people. The restaurant is small, only a few months old inside, but quite cozy. Petit Paris was very pleasant the day we were there for lunch, tasty food, well seasoned and well prepared, great value for money. $$