Browse French restaurants in Edinburgh

  • Bar a vin

    17A Queensferry St, EH2 4QW

    New Town, Edinburgh

    Cuisine: French

    About Bar a vin

    The latest addition to Edinburgh’s family of l’escargot restaurants, bar à vin is an authentic French wine bar on Queensferry Street. With walls covered in vintage French drink adverts and old pastis bottle lights hanging from the ceiling, bar à vin is a quirky spot for lunch, an after work glass of wine with nibbles or a leisurely get together with friends over a couple of bottles and a generous platter of charcuterie.

  • Daniel's Bistro

    88 Commercial Street, EH6 6LX

    Leith, Edinburgh

    Cuisine: French, Scottish

    About Daniel's Bistro

    Hearty French provincial cooking has made Daniel’s Bistro a popular spot in Edinburgh’s Leith for years.

  • Dining Room at The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

    28 Queen Street, EH2 1JX

    New Town, Edinburgh

    Cuisine: French, Scottish, Modern

    About Dining Room at The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

    Modern European cooking in Edinburgh city centre

    Part of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, The Dining Room at 28 Queen Street serves some of the capital’s finest food. Situated on the first floor of the Society’s townhouse, the elegant dining room enjoys views over Queen Street Gardens and the New Town. Along with spacious Georgian proportions, The Dining Room features bold contemporary furniture and striking, whisky-themed
    art. Private dining rooms, a Charles Heidsieck Champagne table and the superb range of single cask whisky in the ground floor Kaleidoscope Bar add to the appeal.

  • Edinburgh River Life

    82-84 Dalry Road , EH11 2AX

    West End, Edinburgh

    Cuisine: Caribbean, French

    About Edinburgh River Life

    Edinburgh River Life is on Dalry Road in the Haymarket area of Edinburgh. The restaurant opened in 2012 and provides quality French and Caribbean cuisine, with many regular customers considering it a ‘hidden gem’ in Scotland’s capital. With comfortable seating, warm welcomes and friendly service, Edinburgh River Life offers a glimpse of French-Caribbean culture and cuisine in a relaxed setting.

  • Hotel du Vin Edinburgh

    Bristo Place, EH1 1EZ

    Old Town, Edinburgh

    Cuisine: French, Bistros & Brasseries

    About Hotel du Vin Edinburgh

    Serving classic French dishes, the Bistro at Hotel du Vin is tucked away off Bristo Place in Edinburgh’s atmospheric Old Town. It is a cosy, welcoming space with restored fireplaces, reclaimed floorboards and lots of wine merchant memorabilia.

    Service is polished but informal and the sommelier is always happy to advise anyone in need of a little friendly guidance around the 200 plus bin list. The Bistro’s courtyard – complete with cigar bothy and heaters – is a hidden gem which is well worth seeking out in the sunnier months.

  • L'Escargot Bleu

    56 Broughton Street, EH1 6AJ

    New Town, Edinburgh

    Cuisine: French, Bistros & Brasseries

    About L'Escargot Bleu

    L’Escargot Bleu is a popular French restaurant on the ever buzzy Broughton Street in Edinburgh. It is the sister restaurant of L’Escargot Blanc on Queensferry Street. Both restaurants would find themselves near the top of any poll dedicated to finding Edinburgh’s most authentic French restaurants. At L’Escargot Bleu, vintage drinks adverts, efficient service and a soundtrack of Edith Piaf set the scene for satisfying, French culinary classics.

  • Maison Bleue

    36-38 Victoria Street, EH1 2JW

    Old Town, Edinburgh

    Cuisine: British, French, Mediterranean

    About Maison Bleue

    Maison Bleue is a vibrant bistro on Victoria Street in Edinburgh’s Old Town serving French, North African, Asian and traditional Scottish cuisine. The historic blue building has been a local dining fixture since 1998. Inside, you will find an eclectic interior of 15th century archways, victorian stairways and hidden corners, which mirrors the variety of the menu.

  • Maison Bleue Le Bistrot

    372 Morningside Road, EH10 5HS

    South Side, Edinburgh

    Cuisine: British, French, Mediterranean

    About Maison Bleue Le Bistrot

    Maison Bleue Le Bistrot is the sister restaurant of the iconic Victoria Street Maison Bleue. Although the bistro aims to bring a touch of authentic Parisian cafe culture to Morningside, the menu is also delightfully eclectic with various Scottish and global influences.