The best restaurants serving French food in City Centre Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh and Lothian

I am not usually a dessert person but honestly.. I tried eclair with nutella and it was absolutely 10/10!! The owners were so sweet and even gave me awesome tips about the city! Definitely will go back whenever I crave something sweet xx

Yummy. Lovely range of home made Greek savoury pastries. Generously sized and ours were still warm. Took them home and heated them up as a lockdown treat from a local shop. Worth a stop buy - you can quickly park right outside if you watch out for wardens and they are currently serving from the door. Will be back again to try some different ones.

This Cafe 'formerly 'the Thistle' Now 'THE MAISON' is Like finding a golden nugget to me, I like a morning roll such as egg sausage bacon etc. And if there is one thing that annoys me is the dreaded 'dry roll' without spread of some sorts. One of the things i like about this new cafe is ‘They do this... without you having to ask’.. Now after warning 3 Other cafes in the area if they continued the practice of the 'dreaded dry morning roll , I would go elsewhere. Unfortunately they continued to give me thee old Gordon Ramsey trick of sticking the roll on the hot plate & Ignored my customer feed back.… So what did i do?… Well being a man of my word, I do not accept ‘second best’ and Loe and behold the next again Day…. I find this Diamond of a cafe' THE MAISON' who believe in giving the customer what they want … So let me say... this this is the best Cafe in the Tollcross area, so give them a try I guarantee you will not be disappointed and will surely become a regular. Apart from morning rolls & breakfasts they have an Excellent lunch and dinner menu, you will walk away completely satisfied with the food and thee Delightful helpful and polite staff Staff.

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 🇫🇷

Wonderful hotel, probably one of the best in Edinburgh, walking distance from the old town and most sightseeing, but in a very quiet neighbourhood. Spacious and well-equipped room, the complete hotel is well maintained and the lounge and dining are also recommended. This will be my place to stay in Edinburgh.

Me and my partner chose to go here as they have Gluten Free menu options which is fantastic, but as I also suffered with IBS and SIBO I asked if they could make a few extra changes to my dish. Phillip was so kind, patient and understanding and he accommodated my intolerance requests which made me feel so happy and grateful. Both Phillip and Pavel were very helpful and their customer service was impeccable. Highly recommend going here as the food is exquisite 😊👌🌟.

staff friendly and kind coffee is tasty all bakery product great

Myself and three friends stumbled on this lovely place on our way to the Grassmarket. We received a warm, friendly welcome from the staff on arrival and were seated immediately. We chose breakfast items which were all freshly prepared and of high quality. You get good, homemade food and there is plenty to choose from on the menu. We were so impressed that we returned for more on the following day!! Lovely, friendly staff and a very pleasant vibe to the place. Can highly recommend x

A lovely little gem we wandered into. Great food, pleasant staff speaking French and Spanish as well as English of course. Simple yet delicious authentic French food. The best place we ate during our five day stay

Fantastic concept and even better food, Jack and his team create a wonderful evening. Ingredients and a wine list sourced discerningly makes for a wonderful meal. It’s as formal or informal as you make it and Jack is happy to answer all your questions. I’ve been 3 times now and will definitely be back!

What a fantastic place to visit, shopping & champagne, didn't have to wait to be seated as there was spaces when we arrived, all the staff were lovely and the cocktails delicious, was a lovely end to our Christmas shopping day.

Lovely little place, we felt comfortable walking in for something small without having to commit to a meal. The staff were kind and talked us through the menu too. We only had an onion soup but unfortunately it really wasn't to my taste. Perhaps I'm unsure on how it's "supposed" to taste, but the onions weren't caramelised, and tasted more like boiled onions still in the water.

We had an exceptional experience at this Michelin Guide-listed restaurant! The food was absolutely amazing – every dish was full of flavor and beautifully presented. The staff were incredibly friendly, attentive, and helpful, making the entire meal even more enjoyable. Everything was perfect from start to finish. Highly recommend!!

Lovely little spot for lunch in the New Town. Very reasonably priced and decent portion size for lunch considering the location. Great atmosphere, it is pretty small and the tables are quite close together but this makes the place feel all the more French. The food was tasty and well presented and the service was friendly and efficient, despite the fact there was just the one girl serving. Both of us work in hospitality and we were very impressed with how she dealt with the service by herself, very worthy of a good tip! Lovely coffee, chocolate cake and brandy to finish! Would definitely recommend if you're looking for somewhere to eat out in Edinburgh!

Great service, Great food. A must for any Francophiles seeking authentic French cuisine. The set menu for £12.90 is incredible value for Edinburgh. The Restaurant was extremely busy but service was fast and serving staff pleasant .Highly recommend.