Harden's survey result
Summary
“Hidden away in the lanes of the New Town but well worth seeking out” – Neil Forbes's “romantic” fixture is a “French delight in the middle of Edinburgh” (“like stepping into somewhere in Paris”). Reporters, taking their place alongside the “large cohort of regulars”, invariably laud its “authentic” cooking – “French with Scottish touches” (and nowadays with “sustainability and organic local produce at its heart”).
Summary
“French romantic at its best… I felt transported 500 miles south” – Neil Forbes’s “intimate brasserie” is a long-term fixture of the New Town, and wins glowing all-round praise for its “lovely cosy atmosphere” and “delicious” food that’s “always consistent”, too.
Summary
“French romantic at its best… I felt transported 500 miles south” – Neil Forbes’s “intimate brasserie” is a long-term fixture of the New Town, and wins glowing all-round praise for its “lovely cosy atmosphere” and “delicious” food that’s “always consistent”, too.
Summary
“Classic Gallic charm and good French cooking” are found in spades at Neil Forbes’s “small and intimate” (if perhaps “cramped”) bistro “tucked away in one of Edinburgh’s quieter streets”. “A perfect treat” that’s been a feature of the New Town for over 20 years.
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Restaurant details
Café St-Honoré Restaurant Diner Reviews
"always good and reliable. Excellent smoked trout with horseradish starter, and crispy goats cheese didn't disappoint. Outstanding commitment to local small suppliers. "
"Friday dinner when one would expect a bit of focus from the team. Poor service and the odd moment of pleasure was a relief from general mediocrity of the food. The reality was a long way off the level that the prices and pretentions would suggest"
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Always | £25.00 | £31.50 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Pudding |
|---|---|---|
| £12.80 | £21.50 | £10.50 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £25.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.25 |
| Extras |
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| Service | 12.50% |
34 NW Thistle Street Ln, Edinburgh, EH2 1EA
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Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | CLOSED |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 5:30 pm‑9 pm |
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