Harden's survey result
Summary
“A part of France” with “excellent food and presentation” – and some pretty astonishing prices: where else could you find a two-course lunch of moules marinières followed by haunch of venison in red wine for £14.90? It’s “handy for pre-theatre”, too.
Summary
This “consistently entertaining” and “very French bistro (better than many in France nowadays!)” is a “reliable” source of reasonably priced classic dishes, with “friendly” (if “slightly chaotic) service”. The Antigua Street branch closed down a couple of years ago.
Summary
This “consistently entertaining” and “very French bistro (better than many in France nowadays!)” is a “reliable” source of reasonably priced classic dishes, with “friendly” (if “slightly chaotic) service”. The Antigua Street branch closed down a couple of years ago.
Summary
This “proper French” bistro with an “atmosphere to match” (“very cramped if it’s full”) serves “enjoyable, reliable food at very reasonable prices”. A sister branch in Antigua Street closed down in June 2018.
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Restaurant details
Café Marlayne Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Tiny but highly professional in the New Town with a short and interesting menu (two courses for £22.50 for dinner) and a short but varied wine list. The undoubted star of the show was the single waitress who handled our phone booking and who was in total control of the room. She must have been equally well served by the two staff in a tiny kitchen. We must definitely return when next in Edinburgh."
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £13.90 | £16.90 |  |
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| Dinner | £23.50 | |
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| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £22.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
1 Thistle Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1EN
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
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