Bringing 1940s Paris to modern-day Edinburgh, Café St Honoré restaurant is a charming bistro serving up traditional French cuisine (with a few Scottish favourites thrown in) to a loyal clientele. Tucked away on a picturesque cobbled lane in the New Town, the cosy dining room at Café St Honore, with mirrored walls and black-and-white tiled floors, provides an atmospheric retreat. The team here are passionate about local, organic produce, so the menu changes daily. There are prix fixe menus on offer at lunch and dinner if you’re after a bargain, or just need an excuse to indulge in dessert. In the evening, a seasonal menu du jour is available alongside the full a la carte, which features dishes like roast pheasant with red cabbage and pancetta; Our warming Cafe St Honore Cassoulet; and vanilla crème brûlée. The wine list features some excellent French wines – a real treat for novices and connoisseurs alike.
Beer, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Experiences
Hogmanay 2023/24
GBP 97.50 per person
Prepaid
Multiple dates available
We are offering a set 5-course tasting menu on the evening of Sunday 31st December.
This menu is priced at £97-50 per head and as with all of our reservations, we are more than happy to cater for dietary requirements provided we are given plenty of advanced warning.
We are taking reservations between 6pm-8pm and asking guests to vacate the restaurant by 11pm.
We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you and please do not hesitate to contact us with any further queries.
All reservation are to be made with the restaurant by phone.
Menu
Two courses £24.50 ; Three courses £32.00. Lunch: 12 noon till 2pm. Dinner: 5-15pm till 9pm £26 two course, £34 three course
Crushed Pink Fir Apple Potatoes, Spinach, Gribiche
Third Course
Blood Orange Posset, Yorkshire Rhubarb
What 1,775 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value
Noise • Energetic
Loved For
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Great for fine wines
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Romantic
Edinburgh/Midlothian
Good for special occasions
Edinburgh
Great for fine wines
Edinburgh
Romantic
Edinburgh
Good for special occasions
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Café St Honoré offers a charming French bistro experience in Edinburgh's New Town. Known for its "outstanding food" and "amazing atmosphere," the restaurant provides a delightful setting for romantic dinners or special occasions. The menu features fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and the wine list offers excellent choices.
1,775 Reviews
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Laura
Edinburgh
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Excellent food, staff extremely helpful and friendly. Chef kindly catered to my dietary requirements and made some lovely vegan dishes. Whole experience was great!
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Hugh
Edinburgh
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
I’ve been here a few times and it is always a perfect experience. Staff friendly and helpful. Food and wine excellent.
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Susan
London
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
This is not a cheap option for lunch, but for a special occasion or treat, it is one of my favourite places in Edinburgh.
The food, service and ambience are consistently exceptional.
Definitely need to book in advance. The phone was busy all lunchtime with people looking for a table that night but they were fully booked.
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Elizabeth
London
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
Overall 3
Food 3
Service 4
Ambience 4
I’ve eaten at st Honore before & had a fabulous meal. So I booked for a friend’s birthday celebration. The food was very ordinary. His partridge was wuite tough, my cod was slightly overcooked. I’ll think twice about booking again.
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Angelina
Edinburgh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 11 November 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Excellent food and service with fantastic value as always - thanks!
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Lorraine
Edinburgh
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 5
Really like this place. Food always nice. Lovely atmosphere and staf are excellent.
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Susan
Edinburgh
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Excellent food,service and surroundings. Great value for money . Highly recommend
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Daniel
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 4 November 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Just wow! On arrival the hostess was welcoming and friendly and considered where to seat us at a lovely table, and made us feel welcome straightaway.
Then we ordered drinks and these were made straightaway. The Old Fashioned was excellent.
Then the menu for food was amazing. Didn’t know what it would be before hand as it changes everyday
Ordered and food was fantastic. I couldn’t say a single thing I would change.
I cannot wait to go again next time I am in Edinburgh.
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Susan
Angus
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Food was outstanding as always, with great wines to accompany & always excellent service from welcoming, friendly staff.
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Gordon
Glasgow
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 4
Excellent lunch & the food was superb. Felt authentically French with a relaxed atmosphere.
We will all be back.
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FAQs
Café St Honoré is rated 4.6 stars by 1775 OpenTable diners.
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