13 French Restaurants near Edinburgh

We found 13 French restaurants within 1 miles 1 miles of Edinburgh

Scotland’s capital and second-largest city (after Glasgow) has more than its fair share of charm – helped by the spectacular setting of the famous Castle Rock and the distinctly unique character of the medieval Old Town and planned Georgian New Town districts. Tourism is an important economic mainstay – in August alone, the Edinburgh Festivals bring in more than four million visitors – and restaurants in Edinburgh play their part, too. With five Michelin-starred establishments and a fine selection of coffee shops, cafés and bistros catering for every taste, there’s really no reason to settle for generic touristy places. Choice ranges from fine-dining stars such as The Kitchin and Restaurant Martin Wishart to the hugely popular modern-Scottish Angels with Bagpipes, from David Bann (topping the list of vegetarian eateries) to Mother India’s Café. It’s also worth seeking out long-established places with legendary reputations such as Café St Honoré.

French Restaurants near Edinburgh
French Restaurants near Edinburgh
French Restaurants near Edinburgh
French Restaurants near Edinburgh
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La Garrigue

La Garrigue

Edinburgh Waverley, EH1 1DH
0.2 miles
£30 - £49BistroBrasserieCheeseFrenchMediterraneanVegan
La Garrigue is a French bistro located at 31 Jeffrey Street, just a stone's throw from Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile and minutes away from Waverley station. ... Find out more
L'escargot Bleu

L'escargot Bleu

Edinburgh, EH13SA
0.4 miles
£30 - £49French
Cote Brasserie Edinburgh

Cote Brasserie Edinburgh

Edinburgh, EH2 1LH
0.5 miles
£30 - £49FrenchModern European
Cote Brasserie boasts simple and consistent French staples that will leave you feeling well fed, if perhaps less than inspired. Cote Brasserie retains enoug ... Find out more
Afternoon Tea at Le Bistrot

Afternoon Tea at Le Bistrot

Edinburgh, EH1 1RF
0.3 miles
£30 - £49Afternoon teaFrench
The famous Bistrot de l’Institut Français is back and ready to welcome you! Located at the new House of France on the Royal Mile (former Lothia ... Find out more
L’Escargot Bleu

L’Escargot Bleu

Edinburgh, EH1 3SA
0.4 miles
Bronze £30 - £49French
What we think
"As chef/patron of cheery blue-fronted L’Escargot Bleu, Fred Berkmiller is immensely proud of his French heritage – in fact, you can almost ..." Read our full review
Chez Jules - Edinburgh

Chez Jules - Edinburgh

Edinburgh New Town, EH2 1DJ
0.4 miles
FrenchUnder £30
What we think
"Set up by long-serving restaurateur Pierre Levicky (founder of the Pierre Victoire brand and its offshoots), Chez Jules is cheap, cheerful and popular, ..." Read our full review
Maison Bleue

Maison Bleue

Edinburgh, EH1 2JW
0.4 miles
£30 - £49FrenchScottish
With its striking blue frontage and colourful hanging baskets, Maison Bleue is something of a local landmark in Edinburgh’s historic Old Town. The int ... Find out more
La P'tite Folie - Randolph Place

La P'tite Folie - Randolph Place

Edinburgh, EH3 7TE
0.9 miles
£30 - £49FishFrench
What we think
" The second of Virginie Brouard’s Edinburgh restaurants, this quirky little first floor restaurant in a mock Tudor building just off Charlotte Square ..." Read our full review
Patisserie Valerie Edinburgh Rose Street

Patisserie Valerie Edinburgh Rose Street

Edinburgh, EH2 3JD
0.6 miles
FrenchUnder £30
Located in the middle of both Old town and New Town Edinburgh, this Patisserie Valerie is a great place to spend the afternoon relaxing after a day sightsee ... Find out more
Café Marlayne

Café Marlayne

Edinburgh, EH2 1EN
0.5 miles
FrenchModern EuropeanUnder £30
What we think
" A long-time favourite for intimate French food in Edinburgh’s New Town, Marcelline Levicky’s marvellous little Café Marlayne scores heavily with its ..." Read our full review
Le Bistrot

Le Bistrot

Edinburgh, EH1 1RF
0.3 miles
£30 - £49French
The famous Bistrot de l’Institut Français is back and ready to welcome you! Located at the new House of France on the Royal Mile (former Lo ... Find out more
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh

Edinburgh, EH1 1EZ
0.5 miles
£30 - £49BistroFrench
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh boasts a spectacular location, perfectly suited to those visiting Edinburgh - it sits right in between the picturesque U ... Find out more
Petit Paris

Petit Paris

Edinburgh, EH1 2JU
0.5 miles
£30 - £49French
What we think
" A slice of Parisian joie de vivre on the cobbles of Edinburgh’s Grassmarket – complete with an alfresco area on the pavement – this likeable bistro ..." Read our full review
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