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Fresh Scottish produce cooked in classic French style and served in smart Parisian brasserie decor.
Hours
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 12–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Friday | 12–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 12–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | 12–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Monday | 12–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 34 Thistle St N W Ln, Edinburgh EH2 1EA, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 131 226 2211
Website: http://www.cafesthonore.com/
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Nathan Alexander (AlexanderScotch)
I wanted to share a special story about my time dining at Cafe St Honore. 4 years ago when I met my wife she introduced me to this fine restaurant that she had been dining at for 10 years whilst visiting from America. We spent every Valentines day, anniversary, birthday and the restaurant even hosted our wedding dinner in October 2024. I would come to every stall I could every Saturday morning at Castle Terrace for the Cottage Pie.
We came here for Sunday Roast and it was exquisite. The restaurant catered for my wife’s allergies with with no fuss as they have done so for over 10 years, expertly cooking a stunning thick cut steak with a jus that was like liquid gold.
Please give this place your full attention and they will take care of you as they have for me over the years
Thank you to Neil and the team for a memorable experience as we depart Edinburgh for a new adventure.
… moreWe came here for Sunday Roast and it was exquisite. The restaurant catered for my wife’s allergies with with no fuss as they have done so for over 10 years, expertly cooking a stunning thick cut steak with a jus that was like liquid gold.
Please give this place your full attention and they will take care of you as they have for me over the years
Thank you to Neil and the team for a memorable experience as we depart Edinburgh for a new adventure.
Caroline P
What a wonderful welcoming restaurant! It was smart without being sniffy. The staff were professional and friendly, the food was FABULOUS. A memorable dining experience
… moreShakes W
The overall environment is excellent, with the warm glow of candles creating a romantic and intimate atmosphere, which was a major reason we chose this restaurant for our Valentine’s Day celebration. The service was also impressive—our waitress was attentive and always available whenever we needed assistance. We appreciated the small but thoughtful gesture of helping to hang our jackets.
However, the food did not meet our expectations. The starters were acceptable, but the main courses were rather disappointing. While the restaurant exudes a sense of luxury, with a set dinner menu offering only a few select options, we found the dishes themselves lacking in quality.
I ordered the pork as my main course, but it was overly oily and fatty, making it difficult to finish. Although I could see that the chef had put thought into the presentation and details, the overall taste was underwhelming. My partner opted for a medium-cooked steak with chips. Unfortunately, she found the steak to be undercooked on the inside, while the exterior was burnt and had an unpleasant, aged taste. The chips were overly soft, lacking any crispness, and seemed to be saturated with oil. Additionally, the snacks were excessively sweet, which further detracted from our dining experience.
The total bill came to £133 for two people, which is in line with what one would expect from a high-end restaurant. However, given the disappointing quality of the food, we felt that the experience did not justify the price. This left us feeling somewhat dissatisfied, and it ultimately put a slight damper on what was meant to be a special Valentine’s Day celebration.
… moreHowever, the food did not meet our expectations. The starters were acceptable, but the main courses were rather disappointing. While the restaurant exudes a sense of luxury, with a set dinner menu offering only a few select options, we found the dishes themselves lacking in quality.
I ordered the pork as my main course, but it was overly oily and fatty, making it difficult to finish. Although I could see that the chef had put thought into the presentation and details, the overall taste was underwhelming. My partner opted for a medium-cooked steak with chips. Unfortunately, she found the steak to be undercooked on the inside, while the exterior was burnt and had an unpleasant, aged taste. The chips were overly soft, lacking any crispness, and seemed to be saturated with oil. Additionally, the snacks were excessively sweet, which further detracted from our dining experience.
The total bill came to £133 for two people, which is in line with what one would expect from a high-end restaurant. However, given the disappointing quality of the food, we felt that the experience did not justify the price. This left us feeling somewhat dissatisfied, and it ultimately put a slight damper on what was meant to be a special Valentine’s Day celebration.
Derek Johnson
Down a dark side street lies this hidden gem of a café. The service was friendly, warm, and prompt. The atmosphere was dark and comfortable. The food was outstanding. I had an excellent salad of roasted pumpkin with pesto and crowdie cheese. Best squash dish I’ve ever tasted. The sea trout I had next was perfectly cooked with crispy skin and served over rich white beans with Spanish chorizo.
I would recommend this café to anyone visiting Edinburgh.
… moreI would recommend this café to anyone visiting Edinburgh.
Edward Spencer
Thoroughly excellent food on our repeat visit. Pricey, yes, but absolutely worth it.
I had the terrine to start and then roast turkey. Main course was absolutely fantastic, pretty much a perfect roast. Turkey was so tender, and they gave me a jug of extra gravy to drown myself in. Terrine was good, but lost a couple of points for me. First, I found buckshot in it (at least you know it’s real wild game!) which was honestly fine, but slightly better QC would be advised. Aside from that, overall the dish felt a little heavy. There wasn’t quite enough of the fig running through it to counterpoint the meat, and the pickled red cabbage wasn’t quite doing it for me.
Wife had the pumpkin soup, which was lovely and creamy. For mains, she had slow cooked beef shin on mash with kale. It was also very tasty, can’t say too much as I was only allowed one bite 😉
Waiting staff were fantastically on point as well, and they always offer to call a taxi at the end of the meal which is a nice touch.
… moreI had the terrine to start and then roast turkey. Main course was absolutely fantastic, pretty much a perfect roast. Turkey was so tender, and they gave me a jug of extra gravy to drown myself in. Terrine was good, but lost a couple of points for me. First, I found buckshot in it (at least you know it’s real wild game!) which was honestly fine, but slightly better QC would be advised. Aside from that, overall the dish felt a little heavy. There wasn’t quite enough of the fig running through it to counterpoint the meat, and the pickled red cabbage wasn’t quite doing it for me.
Wife had the pumpkin soup, which was lovely and creamy. For mains, she had slow cooked beef shin on mash with kale. It was also very tasty, can’t say too much as I was only allowed one bite 😉
Waiting staff were fantastically on point as well, and they always offer to call a taxi at the end of the meal which is a nice touch.
Nattharicha Inuten
I had a delightful meal here like a 2-3 months ago. The fish was perfectly cooked that had crispy on the outside and tender inside, paired beautifully with fresh greens and a buttery sauce that added just the right richness. The ambiance was classic and cozy, with a charming bistro feel. Bread was served warm to be appetizing. adding a nice touch to the experience. Highly recommended for a relaxed yet refined dining experience!
Ps. Literally I didn’t expect much because I was followed my idol from Korean group that his name is Joshua from Seventeen to take a photo as him but everything is soooo good! I will be back!!!
… morePs. Literally I didn’t expect much because I was followed my idol from Korean group that his name is Joshua from Seventeen to take a photo as him but everything is soooo good! I will be back!!!
Molly Gaughan
Great food and service. Lovely, quaint local spot with attention to detail. Ask for Ellen!! Her knowledge is off the charts. If I owned this place I couldn’t pay her enough. She was attentive to everything going on the whole time we dined. The food was delicious as was the wine. Again, Ellen helped the wine pairing selections. The lamb and the terrine were very good. Photos don’t do justice. Cheers
… moreGavin Boyd
We were drawn here by the 44 Scotland Street novels, and are glad that we were. Great interiors, lovely staff and really tasty food. What more could you want. I highly recommend.
… moreNatalia Balyasnikova
An interesting French-inspired but true to local roots menu. Stepping in we were greeted very kindly, exceptional relaxed service, our waiter had stellar recommendations for wine pairing and was accommodating at every step. The food was delicious, it’s our second time at this restaurant and both times we left impressed. The crème brûlée was a standout as they add flambéed apples to the dish, significantly elevating the flavour of the crème which can be frankly heavy at times. The mains were also outstanding; interesting combination of ingredients and creative preparation. Well recommended.
… moreWhitney
Great flavours but our meat mains were unfortunately over cooked.
We had the steak special for main and asked for medium rare but it came out a bit over. Also the duck main special was also over cooked. The meat was on the chewy side, but the flavours of the dishes were delicious. We had a show after lunch so didn’t have time to send them back to the kitchen. The berry pudding dessert we ordered was also unfortunately not to our taste. It was made with bread and the cold bread tasted thick and wet and we didn’t enjoy it.
Despite this, the scallop nduja starter was perfect and service was really lovely. The restaurants itself is super quaint. Made me feel like I was in Paris again. Would return to give them another chance.
… moreWe had the steak special for main and asked for medium rare but it came out a bit over. Also the duck main special was also over cooked. The meat was on the chewy side, but the flavours of the dishes were delicious. We had a show after lunch so didn’t have time to send them back to the kitchen. The berry pudding dessert we ordered was also unfortunately not to our taste. It was made with bread and the cold bread tasted thick and wet and we didn’t enjoy it.
Despite this, the scallop nduja starter was perfect and service was really lovely. The restaurants itself is super quaint. Made me feel like I was in Paris again. Would return to give them another chance.