Experts' Choice Award Cafe St Honore
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
“Enduring bistro that hasn’t lost its charm. A rigid observer of the SlowFood movement, expect the best ingredients.”
– Time Out
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 "Long-standing French bistro, tucked away down a side street." Full review
Fodor's "Chef Neil Forbes' quintessentially Parisian-style café champions sustainable local produce."
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 "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 "Enduring bistro that hasn’t lost its charm. A rigid observer of the SlowFood movement, expect the best ingredients" Full review
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..."
Independent "Chef patron Neil Forbes of Cafe St Honore, meanwhile, is continuing his tradition of uploading recipes online. One of the latest, brose (uncooked porridge) with cockles and mussels,..."
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