Café St Honoré
Edinburgh, Lothians
Among the network of lanes in Edinburgh's New Town, north of Princes Street, Café St Honoré looks like a piece of heritage Parisian restauration airlifted from Montmartre. Bentwood chairs on the robust side of rickety, a black-and-white tiled floor, properly clothed tables, dark wood walls and mirrors all form the backdrop to classic French bistro cooking that visitors love to stumble upon. Expect ham and chicken terrine with celeriac rémoulade or a classic niçoise to set the ball rolling. Main courses tend to the sturdy end of things: roast lamb rump is accompanied by ratatouille, buttery mash and tapenade, while a serving of herb-crumbed cod comes with razor clams and potato in a rich bisque. It's all gloriously satiating, leading to the filling of any final gaps with Montezuma dark chocolate fondant and mint ice cream, or a wedge of prune and Armagnac tart. Glasses in two sizes lead off a serviceable French-based wine list.
Dining Information:
Private dining room, Credit card required
34 North West Thistle Street Lane, Edinburgh, Lothians EH2 1EA
0131 226 2211
