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Café St Honoré, Edinburgh,

Café St Honoré

4.7 (1828)
£41 and over
French
34 North West Thistle Street Lane, Edinburgh, EH2 1EA

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    French, Scottish
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Mon, Thu–Sun 5:15 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

What 1,828 people are saying

Café St Honoré reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Great for fine wines

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Romantic

  • Edinburgh

    Great for fine wines

  • Edinburgh

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Café St Honoré offers a "relaxed and welcoming" atmosphere with "outstanding" food and "great service." Patrons appreciate the "authentic French atmosphere," "delicious, locally sourced food," and an "excellent wine list." While some mention pricing concerns, the "unforgettable restaurant experience" and "attentive staff" make it a must-visit for many.

1,828 Reviews
  1. Ella

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic restaurant, authentic food, great cocktails and staff couldn't help more. I have a lot of food allergies and they catered to all.

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  2. Roderick

    Edinburgh4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our lunch at Café St Honoré. The food was excellent - we opted for the set lunch offering. The wine list was extensive and we eventually choose a very enjoyable Rose. Staff made you welcome and were attentive throughout our visit. Overall it was a very pleasant experience and we will be going back there soon.

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  3. Paul

    Glasgow6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Relaxed and welcoming restaurant food is outstanding service is great it never fails to impress - I love the place

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  4. Heba

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really fantastic evening, enjoyed the food, service and ambience and would definitely recommend and go back again!

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  5. Stewart

    Glasgow3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Pre booked and checked into restaurant however after being seated and ordering water, we were left for 30 minutes until finally a waitress came to table and said they forgot we were there!! Service was not in keeping with restaurant quality and expect better. Food however was usual very high standards although asparagus starter was particularly over priced and was same as more expensive dishes and worked out at £4 per spear!!

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  6. Mark

    Gloucestershire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food, excellent staff, portions were reasonable but food was slightly expensive. The menu was a little restrictive and when I asked for a substitute in the meal I chose, as I did not like one of the vegetables, only one option was offered. This led to me changing my selection, which was disappointing. A very good selection of wine. Ambience was very nice. I would visit again but would wait until the menu was more suited to me.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent menu delivered by lovely staff in a great setting.

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  8. Dawn

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing gluten free rye bread! Toasted with butter. Yum!!!

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  9. Kim

    Philadelphia4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This French Café in Edinburgh is a delight. The meals are well prepared and sourced locally. The coq au vin with white wine was outstanding. The servers are attentive yet not intrusive. The decor is right out of Paris.

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  10. Jude

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and amazing food. Thank you to the team.

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Café St Honoré is rated 4.7 stars by 1828 OpenTable diners.

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  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. Edinburgh/Midlothian
  4. Edinburgh
  5. New Town

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Café St Honoré

34 North West Thistle Street Lane, Edinburgh, EH2 1EA

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    New Town
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Mon, Thu–Sun 5:15 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £41 and over
  • Cuisines
    French, Scottish
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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