Café St Honoré - Edinburgh

My friends and I arrived at the restaurant after a short bus ride and a quick walk. We were warmly welcomed and seated in the center of the restaurant. I requested to sit on the far side of the table as it was more comfortable for me. We were offered water and promptly served a bottle of tap water. I ordered a glass of wine while we looked over the menu. The wine was brought to our table and poured for us. Shortly after, we were informed about the specials of the day. I decided to order the Chicken Terrine, the steak from the specials menu, and a cheese platter with homemade chutney and oatcakes. I also requested a piping hot black coffee. The staff were all very friendly, the food was exceptional, and the ambiance of the restaurant was lovely. Thank you!

We started with two appetizers, the smoked trout and pan-fried potato dumpling, which were both incredible. We also shared the perfectly cooked lamb rump, and every bite was outstanding.

Highly recommend! We used the private room to celebrate a birthday. Booking was easy, even from the States. Some of our party have food allergies, which were taken seriously enough that special menus were printed. Importantly, the food was spectacular. The service was the right level of helpful without being intrusive, and friendly even when some of our group wanted to have extended conversations about local politics The only downside was that, like everywhere in Scotland, the room was stuffy. No, I do not need A/C, but moving air would have been nice.

Delicious food. Fab service. Lovely ambience. Perfect!

Lovely setting but hugely disappointing food and very poor value for money. Seems to be living on its reputation from when it was a 'proper ' French restaurant. Three choices (plus a very expensive main special) for each course £15/30 for staters/ mains. Just very ordinary food and certainly not good enough at those prices.