Satine Saint Stephen in Edinburgh, City of

Passing by one day and being married to a Frenchwoman, it pays to spot things like this. I booked online and was called moments later, apologising for the lack of a high chair for our wee laddie. No bother I cried as I was already salivating at the menu. Lewis, Esteban and the hidden Scott and Jennifer (chef and owner respectively) were awesome. Lewis was engaging but not in your face. Proudly explained the Kombucha ingredients (she had the sea buckthorn and orange whilst I went for Onion and Squash) were foraged. Everything is understated quality. The tables look roughhouse but are lived in and have a well worn sheen. The cutlery was brought to you on linen and per diner, not a jingle jangle of steelworks. We had the Brunch du Marche and Brunch Satine to share. The pastries were lush. Just enough hint of hazelnut to the chocolate filling and the creme pat wasn't too sweet, not too plain. The house baked bread was dense and flavoursome and the butter made on sight. The eggs were perfect, and seasoned to perfection and the mountain of boudoin noir (black pudd to you Scots) was super, alongside the french tatties. The salmon just oozed quality, the cheese and charcuterie were served at the right temperature and even my coffee cup had a feel to it; properly chosen by someone who cares. Our son slept peacefully for 85 minutes which was plenty to enjoy a wonderful meal in delightful surrounds. A coupe had gorgeous looking brioche rolls on a neighbouring table, and 4 chaps had the brunch and a family brought daughter and boy to another and all left happy. We will be back. Vive Satine, vive la France.

Fantastic food, professional staff and excellent atmosphere. The waiter gave great wine recommendations and was attentive but not intrusive. Can’t recommend highly enough, will come back often!

A pleasant enough experience. Nice atmosphere. Helpful waiter. My main course wasn't that warm which was disappointing. Delicious dessert.

Really nice choice of dishes, bavette, pidgeon, celeriac. Wonderfully fresh oysters (personally would have preferred them with a traditional mignonette dressing and suggest in future this should be an option). Also Tobasco is always good to have around. The only disappointing aspect was the wine list, predominantly as the cheapest available bottles started at £60. White wine wasn’t available by the glass. Champagne was £14 a glass. I couldn’t fault the food or the service so it would only take a change in the wine options to give it another star.

Stunning restaurant in a quiet street, central to town but just off the beaten track. Imaginative menu and excellently delivered, the brunch is a must have.

Had heard some good word of mouth reviews, so looked forward to trying. Could be fairly critical of overall experience for the £££ level but in fairness we felt it was a bit a bad night for the team. The food has potential to be very good (it was good) but the chef was trying to help cover the front of house and this affected the food and service time. Ordering wine was a challenge - first bottled ordered not available, wine offered as alternative was not fair substitute. Second choice ordered was not presented but just short of an hour in the restaurant, with starter been and gone, and main imminent it seemed better to accept (although noticed next day still got charged for more expensive choice:). Why not give it one star. Because the feel of the place is good, the front of house was lacking experience but tried their best and the chef was doing well assisting front of house. Should note both tables either side were highly complementary of their food so fairs fair. Would still give it another go and hopefully see it on a good night.

Spectacular really , flawless cooking and top knotch produce in it's finest form elegant simplicity , superb choice of jam as well and music - by far the most impressive brunch I have had the honour to savour - these guys put high end establishments to shame!!!Am most delighted to have you on my door step , staff most charmingly kind , engaging as attentive - above Balmoral standards in my view well done guys and see you soon!!!

Tasty new addition, friendly staff.

Had a great evening, both food and wine were equally delicious and service was exceptional

Best meal I’ve had in the last five years in Edinburgh. It’s taken me too long to try Satine but so glad I did. The monkfish was sublime and the mussels starter honestly was so fresh and so deliciously poached in a frothy light wine sauce I could have eaten it all evening. A Breton waiter and a Scottish chef, what’s not to love about this fantastic addition to the neighbourhood.

I took my mom here for brunch while she was visiting and we loved it! We each had the set brunch with cafe au lait’s and the blueberry kambucha, everything was absolutely delicious. The portions are generous and the presentation is wonderful! Easily one of the best in Edinburgh. Our waiter was incredible and very nice, and the atmosphere was so lovely- cannot recommend enough

Satine has exceptional food and a warm intimate atmosphere. Our waiter provided fantastic service and was incredibly friendly. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a place for brunch (or anything else for that matter) in Stockbridge.

Beautiful food with lovely service, a must visit!

First time i eaten there and this was the best meal I've had in years. Between Esteban, who ran front of house, and the chef (who's name I didn't get) the whole experience was sublime. Everyone at the table was blown away by the food and service. I couldn't recommend this place highly enough. We will definitely be going back.

Food and service were excellent. The chef came to the table and explained each dish. First class experience. Not to be missed

We had the most wonderful time here. The candle-lit atmosphere is really lovely and the waiter/sommelier was excellent. Everyone had fantastic food! Can’t recommend enough.

My wife and I went here for dinner last night. The food was sensational. A mix of classically elegant French cooking, with some newer exciting ideas. Great wine list too, including quite a tasty wine from Georgia.

We had a table of 6 booked for a birthday celebration, which turned out to be a joyous occasion. The food was delightful in a very relaxed atmosphere. The Lyrac wine we had was superb, and the waiter was very attentive. When we booked we asked for a couple of things to be added to the menu, and they obliged without any fuss whatsoever. Please try this place in a tranquil setting, in one of Edinburgh's most popular streets.

My wife and I enjoyed an exceptional night here for our wedding anniversary. The food (oysters to start followed by the chateaubriand) was amazing, all cooked and seasoned perfectly, the steak in particular was up there with the best I've ever had. Drinks were also brilliant (a glass of champagne followed by a bottle of red recommended by the waiter/sommelier which complimented the main course perfectly). But the real wow factor of this place was the service, the gentleman running front of house really made the evening - charming, knowledgeable and attentive - he even poured us a generous glass of cognac on the house upon hearing it was our anniversary. Nice atmosphere throughout the evening and authentic French décor also allowed us to forget the dreich Scottish weather outside. Couldn't recommend this place highly enough, we'll definitely be returning.

Simply fantastic little restaurant. Food and service was 10/10.

One of the best meals we’ve had out in Edinburgh for a long, long time. Wonderful food and wine bettered only by the service, unfortunately forgot the guy’s name who was front of house but he really made the night, we’ll definitely be back

Perfect restaurant: great products combine in a simple and delicate way. Good wines (organic too). Warm welcome and nice service.

What an amazing fine dining experience, both the food and the wine were impeccable. I would definitely recommend paying a visit if you want to have a great meal in Edinburgh.

Amazing food and wines, loved every seconds of my evening at Satine thanks to the amazing sommelier and chef!

Authentic French Bistro experience in a fantastic location. Great wines curated by Esteban. French classics rotated regularly by a team who really cares.

Awful experience. We booked for birthday brunch. It was like fawlty towers. Complete disaster from start to finish. The food was awful, took over an hour to ok come out and my croque monsoir had parchment paper stuck to it. It took me 25 mins to get the waiters attention to ask for brown sugar, my coffee was cold by the time it came. Such a shame because this place had the potential to be amazing but it was such a let down and ruined my Dad’s birthday. So stressful watching the waiter run around the place and continually slam the door every time he went to the kitchen.

Brand new but already my favourite restaurant in Edinburgh. The cuisine is delish and the ambiance charming. Great wines too!

Went for a Sunday brunch. Fantastic little restaurant with friendly staff

Fantastic, authentic food. Extremely friendly service. Have already been back.

A lovely new restaurant in St Stephen’s Street - a great small space with equally great service, food and wine. Serving many French classics and if flambéd tarte tatin is on the menu… it’s a must!