Café St Honoré

Name: Café St Honoré
Address: 34 North West Thistle Street Lane, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH2 1EA
Telephone: 0131 226 2211
Price range: £41 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (1857)

£41 and over

French

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

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

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 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
0131 226 2211
Website
http://www.cafesthonore.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
34 North West Thistle Street Lane, Edinburgh, EH2 1EA
Neighborhood
New Town
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,857 people are saying

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

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Edinburgh/Midlothian
Romantic
Edinburgh
Romantic

Review summary

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Café St Honoré in Edinburgh offers an authentic French dining experience, praised for its "fantastic food," "attentive service," and "charming Parisian ambiance." While some find it pricey, many appreciate the quality and "locally sourced ingredients." Ideal for "intimate dining," this spot remains a favorite for locals and visitors alike.

1,857 Reviews

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Jonathan
Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review
5.0
Dined on July 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My wife and I traveled to Edinburgh for the first time on vacation. We discovered this spot towards the end of our trip and wish we would’ve found it sooner. We arrived about 15 minutes early before our booking and the team got us right in with no issues at all. They were kind and made our visit feel more personal due to how they carried out a conversation with us. We weren’t talked to like customers but as friends which was an amazing change of pace compared to other restaurants we’d been to. Not to say the service in Edinburgh is bad because it isn’t at all. We now have many fond memories from our interactions with locals but this place is on another level. We both ordered one of the their specials for the day and were blown away. Arguably the best steak I’ve ever had. The food was so good that while we were sitting at dinner we canceled our dinner plans for the following evening and booked another dinner here. The cafe itself is private and hidden down a back road so you won’t have to worry about swarms of crowds which makes it feel all the more intimate. Definitely our favorite spot in Edinburgh. We were sad to leave Scotland but even sadder to leave Café St Honoré. Couldn’t recommend it enough!
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Lamis
Chicago / Illinois9 reviews
2.0
Dined on July 3, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I had great expectations for the spot, but was extremely disappointed. The food is very overpriced and just not very well executed. I ordered the special of the evening, which was their take on steak and fries. The steak had several chunks of just unchewable fat. The salad greens were wilted. The fries were OK. Ordered the parfait for dessert on the waiter’s recommendation and it was inedible- tasted bitter and reminded me of soap. Service was also bad and inattentive. Very let down by a spot with reservations that were not easy to get.
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john
London2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We messed up the time of our booking, but these guys found room for us in an extremely busy evening., the whole experience was sensational. A must do restauraTt!
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Allan
London1 review
4.0
Dined on July 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Attractive bistro-style ambiance, perhaps a little cramped and noisy. Very attentive service. Good cooking with local produce. Lamb was cooked perfectly. Good value, but not a cheap meal.
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John VIP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant is everything it intends to be The meal starts with a bread that is unusual and to die for. Both of us ordered the lamb dish, which was excellent. The wine list offered a number of reasonably priced options. We would return when we return to Edinburgh.
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Sandy VIP
Edinburgh/Midlothian7 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the second time we've gone for the Sunday Roast dinner at the Cafe. As always, the food is top quality, Cafe St Honore is one of our favourite places.
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Murdo
London1 review
5.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic food either way friendly service, always reliable!
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Rachel
London1 review
2.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Went with high expectations and was really disappointed. The lamb main was so dry it was inedible. I raised this information with the staff and nothing was offered or done. The table next to us had the same complaint. Was really high priced and for that you expect good quality cookery. Would not recommend and wouldn’t be back. One starter, two mains, one dessert and a bottle of wine was £187, not the price I expect for substandard food.
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Jane
Edinburgh/Midlothian2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely lunch made special by the excellent service, fine food and calm ambience. This was my second visit and I am certain there will be more.
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Kelli
Kent1 review
5.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect Parisien cafe in the heart of Edinburgh! Although a more expensive option, you get what you pay for. Food was excellent and service attentive yet not overbearing, all of the team were lovely. Hope to return to Edinburgh soon and include a visit to Cafe St Honore too. Highly recommended.
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Café St Honoré is rated 4.7 stars by 1857 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

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 5:00 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

Website
http://www.cafesthonore.com/
Phone number
0131 226 2211

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Menu

First Course

Phantassie Farm Organic Parsnip & Honey Soup, Sippets

Second Course

Smoked Haddock

Third Course

Blood Orange Posset, Yorkshire Rhubarb

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