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: 4.6

4.6

1826 Reviews

£41 and over

French

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

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2 people

Apr 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

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 5:15 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

Experiences

Hogmanay 2023/24
£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.

What 1,826 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

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 charming blend of French and Scottish cuisine, praised for its "excellent food," "friendly and knowledgeable staff," and "authentic atmosphere." While some mention price and service inconsistencies, the majority highlight the "great ambience," "delicious locally sourced dishes," and a "wonderful seasonal menu." A must-visit for an intimate dining experience.

1,826 Reviews

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Paul
Glasgow6 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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OpenTable Diner
Edinburgh1 review
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent, the service was great and the ambience was perfect. I was a solo diner and I didn't feel rushed or hovered over.
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Liz
Edinburgh6 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love this place. Feels so authentic. The service is always lovely. The food is excellent and freshly made
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Café St Honoré is rated 4.6 stars by 1826 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 26, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Experiences are available.

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

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

Café St Honoré

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Hogmanay 2023/24

Menu

First Course

Phantassie Farm Organic Parsnip & Honey Soup, Sippets

Second Course

Smoked Haddock

Third Course

Blood Orange Posset, Yorkshire Rhubarb

What 1,826 people are saying

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