Harden's survey result
Summary
“You could be in Montmartre” rather than a cobbled alleyway in the New Town as you stumble across this evergreen stalwart – “a firm favourite over many years” providing an “interesting Scottish-produce-oriented menu, together with very good service in a traditional French-bistro-style setting”.
Summary
“Old-fashioned French-style” hospitality is “very well done” at this white-linen Gallic fixture down a cobbled New Town alleyway, which has for decades been the epitome of a side-street bistro. “I arrived on my own without a booking and was made very welcome”, with “lovely food and service and a warm atmosphere”.
Summary
“Step back in time to an old-school Parisian bistro in the heart of Edinburgh New Town” at this “cosy and unpretentious establishment down a side street off Princes Street” that “serves food as Elizabeth David might have ordered and admired” – “long may it continue”.
Summary
“Tucked away in a back street off George Street” you’ll find a little corner of “Left Bank Paris preserved en gelée” – serving “divine French bistro food” that’s “just right for a romantic tryst”. “This long standing restaurant continues to show others that great ingredients well prepared shine through”, while demonstrating “outstanding commitment to local small suppliers”.
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34 NW Thistle Street Ln, Edinburgh, EH2 1EA
Restaurant details
Prices
| Wine per bottle | £36.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
34 NW Thistle Street Ln, Edinburgh, EH2 1EA
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Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | CLOSED |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑9:30 pm |
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