Cafe St Honore

Top 1% of restaurants in Edinburgh
8/10

What the experts agree on

Hidden French bistro tucked down a New Town alley with authentic Parisian ambiance—starched linens, candlelight, dark wood. Chef Neil Forbes champions sustainable local produce in true SlowFood style, making this enduring favorite feel genuinely

8 expert reviews

“Enduring bistro that hasn’t lost its charm. A rigid observer of the SlowFood movement, expect the best ingredients.”

– Time Out

DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Located close to the main shopping streets, but in a quiet lane, this traditional French restaurant with a typical Parisian-style interior, is a favourite of many."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
"Long-standing French bistro, tucked away down a side street." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Chef Neil Forbes' quintessentially Parisian-style café champions sustainable local produce."
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"What's the vibe here? Soft lighting, crisp white tablecloths, dark wood, and candlelight: Are we in Paris? No, but we might as well be." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Starched white tablecloths, a black-and-white tiled floor and dimly lit interior: This hidden gem down a little cobbled alley in Edinburgh's New Town is the closest thing to an authentic French bistro" Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Enduring bistro that hasn’t lost its charm. A rigid observer of the SlowFood movement, expect the best ingredients" Full review
New York Times New York Times
"Cafe St. Honoré, hidden down a New Town lane, is a cozy French bistro serving hearty dishes of Scottish produce cooked with continental finesse. Overseen by the veteran Scottish chef Neil..."
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