French Restaurants in Edinburgh, Scotland

Maison Bleue Restaurant

Fuel up for the next day's hike at the Maison Bleue Restaurant, which combines French, North African and traditional Scottish cuisine. Beautiful decor enhances the menu, with options which will excite even the most adventurous eaters (haggis balls, ceviche, lamb sausage). Get your protein with their steak offerings or celebrate the day with one of the daily dessert specials. The eatery boasts a large selection of wines, available by the bottle or glass, including champagne, dessert and sparkling wines.

Maison Bleue Restaurant
36/38 Victoria St.
Edinburgh EH1 2JW
0131 226 1900
maisonbleuerestaurant.com/

Petit Paris Grassmarket

Serving traditional French fare, the Petit Paris Grassmarket offers a range of foods such as mussels, grilled snails, black pudding, fish stew, grilled lamb, steak and salads. Red wines are available by the bottle. The restaurant's large outside seating patio provides a great place to relax and soak up Scotland's ambiance after a day on the trails.

Petit Paris Grassmarket
38/40 Grassmarket
Edinburgh EH1 2JU
0131 226 24 42
petitparis-restaurant.co.uk/

Cafe Marlayne

With two locations in Scotland, Cafe Marlayne offers French bistro-style food. Menu items are either prepared from local Scotland delicacies (venison, organic salmon, beef) or imported directly from France (rabbit, duck, black pudding, cheeses). The Fishmarket location offers three dining rooms and a small outside patio section. White and red wines are available, as is a separate children's menu.

Cafe Marlayne
7 Old Fishmarket Close
Edinburgh EH1 2JU
0131 225 3838
cafemarlayne.com/

Cafe St Honoré

Hikers interested in the "slow food movement" will enjoy the Cafe St. Honore's daily changing menu, which reflects locally available meats and produce and seasonal offerings. A three-course fixed menu is available, as are a la carte items such as beef bourguignon, creme brulee and steamed fish. An extensive wine list includes whites, reds, dessert and sparkling wine, available via two glass sizes or bottles.

Cafe St Honoré
34 North West Thistle Street Lane
Edinburgh EH2 1EA
0131 226 2211
cafesthonore.com/

Le Sept

Le Sept offers French cuisine that both meat-eaters and vegetarian hikers can enjoy. Choose from specialties like surf and turf, duck, Tartiflette, coq au vin, omelettes and salads. Wines from many countries are available by the bottle, half bottle or glass. A small selection of beers and cocktails are also available. Go into carb overload for the next day's hike with the dessert selection of crepes, profiteroles, terrine and more.

Le Sept
5 Hunter Square
Edinburgh EH2 1EA
0131 225 5428
eloc.demon.co.uk/