Café St Honoré - Menu

34 North West Thistle Street Lane Edinburgh, EH2 1EA, United Kingdom

🛍 Cafés, French, Coffee, Cheese

4.6 💬 419 Reviews
Café St Honoré

Phone: +441312262211

Address: 34 North West Thistle Street Lane Edinburgh, EH2 1EA, United Kingdom

City: Edinburgh

Dishes: 9

Reviews: 419

Website: http://www.cafesthonore.com/

"Cafe St Honore, it's been on the bucket list for a long time so was delighted to have an excuse to visit this week with a few friends. Chef Neil Forbes has established himself as one of the countries too chefs, known from local produce and sustainability. From Slow Food to the Sustainability Restaurant Association he has been a vocal advocate of all that's good about Scottish food right now. The setting feels like a village bistro is the Loire valley, the service is attentive but relaxed and the wine list is balanced from affordable to the slightly more extravagant. The Cafe have a Classics menu which changes on a seasonal basis and it's has to be said it really is a delight. At £18 for two courses or 3 courses for £23.50 available all night it's also a bargain. For my starter I opted for the hot smoked mackerel salad. I am a fan of all things smoked it has to be said but this salad was so light and the fish was delicious. The balance of the flavours with the peppery rocket was well.....nom!! Not the most eloquent word but you get it. For main I went for a superb dish of plaice, one of my favourite fishes to find it on a menu for this price was a lovely surprise. Served on creamed leeks with a potato rosti and bacon the balance was as you would expect from this chef just right!! The other main on the menu which I tried and loved so felt I had to share was a venison cottage pie. Tradition with innovation and local produce.....for me that sums up this place. I am for sure going to come back and try the a la carte but for now I will just reminisce and enjoy the memory of my lovely meal. In the end Cafe St Honore come Highly JD Recommended!"

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Lindsay Lindsay

Delicious food. Fab service. Lovely ambience. Perfect!

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Zac
Zac

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.


Jim
Jim

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.


L
L

Visiting the area for a few days and decided to stop in and it was totally the right decision. This place has a cool 1920s vibe the staff was great I felt welcomed and well received. I also felt confident in my waitresses recommendations. I got the scallop and black pudding and it was excellent! Certainly what I would qualify as fine dining.


George
George

Cracking dinner on NYE. Great service from attentive and fun staff. Gave me very mild static about the notion of serving a birthday cake we had brought with us to someone in our party (of ten people paying more than £100 each! but eventually reason won the day and they brought it out candles and all. Fabulous beef and croquettes in particular.


Peter
Peter

It's a bit out of the way and sort of just looks like a pub from the outside. But it ended up being a truly memorable lunch. The crispy goats cheese and cranberry organic salad was probably my favorite. Organic parsnip and apple soup was also really tasty and worth ordering on a cold Edinburgh day. Deer cottage pie was also terrific. I don't thInk I ever had had deer before honestly, it was sort of like minced beef but another clear winner. Overall, this was a spot that I felt really did live up to its reviews.


Jennifer
Jennifer

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.


David
David

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 excep...


Indrani
Indrani

A hidden gem nestled in the corner of Thistle Street with delicious food and an awesome staff! I heard about Cafe St Honore and their dairy free menu one day, so I decided to take a chance. The dairy free menu is really just a menu with all the courses that can be altered TO dairy free, so it was a tiny bit disappointing to me that it wasn't the super helpful, allergy friendly menu, but it was better than nothing! After some help from a very nice waitress who assured me that the chef will be extra careful with my food (she also said he was magic and can make anything that suits anyone's dietary needs), I settled on the Angus Beef Breaseola with red onion jam, leeks, and vinaigrette. It was a...


Jurgen
Jurgen

Cafe St Honore, it's been on the bucket list for a long time so was delighted to have an excuse to visit this week with a few friends. Chef Neil Forbes has established himself as one of the countries too chefs, known from local produce and sustainability. From Slow Food to the Sustainability Restaurant Association he has been a vocal advocate of all that's good about Scottish food right now. The setting feels like a village bistro is the Loire valley, the service is attentive but relaxed and the wine list is balanced from affordable to the slightly more extravagant. The Cafe have a Classics menu which changes on a seasonal basis and it's has to be said it really is a delight. At £18 for two...

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  • Cafés Charming cafés offering a variety of freshly brewed coffees and teas, along with light snacks, pastries, and desserts. Perfect for a morning pick-me-up or an afternoon treat in a cozy atmosphere.
  • French Classic French cuisine showcasing timeless elegance, our menu offers rich and flavorful dishes crafted with traditional techniques and seasonal ingredients, promising an unforgettable culinary experience. Bon appétit!
  • Coffee Indulge in our rich and aromatic coffee selection, expertly brewed to awaken your senses. From classic espresso to creamy lattes, discover the perfect blend to start your day on a flavorful note.
  • Cheese A curated selection of artisanal cheeses from around the world, featuring diverse flavors and textures that delight the palate. Perfect for sharing or savored individually with the ideal accompaniments.

Amenities

  • Beer
  • Wine
  • Amex
  • Full Bar

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