Cafe St HonorevsTimberyard
Both establishments are recommended by professionals. Overall, Timberyard is the choice of most writers compared to Cafe St Honore. Timberyard comes in at #5 in Edinburgh with positive reviews from 5 reviewers such as Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Cafe St Honore
Time Out
DK Eyewitness
Michelin Guide
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's Time Out
New York Times
Independent
34 North West Thistle, Street Lane, Edinburgh EH2 1EA, Scotland
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Time Out "Enduring bistro that hasn’t lost its charm. A rigid observer of the SlowFood movement, expect the best ingredients." Full review
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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The Infatuation
10 Lady Lawson Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
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Time Out "Elaborate and dishes in an artistic setting. Expect unusual ingredients and exciting combinations that run from drinks to dessert, as well as a hipster vibe." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Plate
"Trendy warehouse restaurant; its spacious, rustic interior incorporating wooden floors and wood-burning stoves." Full review
Fodor's "There are few restaurants that feel so wonderfully fresh and, well, Edinburgh as this one." Full review
Frommer's "Tucked behind a giant red doorway, the space opens out into the Warehouse, an industrial-scale dining area with metal columns, rough-hewn floor, and tartan rugs flung over chairs." Full review
Time Out "Splash out with the Michelin-starred Timberyard’s tasting menu – or turn it down slightly for lunch" Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "In a beautifully converted, Scandi-inspired, and candlelit brick warehouse just a few minutes from the Grassmarket, you'll find some of the most exciting food being cooked in Edinburgh...."
The Infatuation9.0
"To get a sense of the type of restaurant Timberyard is, you only need to go to the toilet. The subterranean bunker has candles and exposed piping, and an energy that mixes the Saw movies..." Full review
