Maison Bleue le Bistrot in Edinburgh, City of

We were lucky to get a last minute booking at this gorgeous bistro in the centre of Edinburgh. The team were lovely and welcoming, the food, wine and cocktails were excellent. The decor and ambience were perfect for a Friday night out! Would highly recommend this gem of a restaurant!

Great drinks in the sunshine late afternoon with friendly and helpful staff so we stayed for dinner. Fab food, great atmosphere, reasonable price. Highly recommended.

We went for a walk one Saturday evening a couple of weeks ago and ended up in Masison Bleue. Asked if they could do a table for 2, no problem they said. Lovely service and excellent food. You just can't fault this wee place and we we will most definitely be back. PS, the half carafes of wine is an excellent idea.

Absolute rip off! Staters we’re deep fried frozen haggis ball and deep fried groans goats cheese balls served with a leaf of lettuce and a cherry tomato. Ordered a steak as there was very poor choice on the menu.£30 for steak frites. Steak is advertised as rib eye it was as flat as a pancake and very small. Looked like and tasted like a piece of frying steak. I asked for it medium rare however it was so flat is was impossible to cook it this way so it was cooked through without a even a hint of pink. Didn’t eat it complained to the waiter who went to check with the kitchen if there had been a mix up as they do serve different cuts of meat at lunch time. Was never given an answer but was offered a coffee on the house instead. Fries were absolutely tasteless. The wine was nice. £130 bill and left hungry..Will definitely not be returning.

Finding a family friendly restaurant that is also classy enough to celebrate a special anniversary is almost impossible to find especially with current covid restrictions. This restaurant however, has class and more! I spent a lovely Sunday afternoon out with my wife and 2 under 2 at this delightful little place. Being a restaurant manager myself, it's hard to switch off and not spot the minor details that really make or break a dinning experience, but this time I didn't have to. Everything was perfect! From the oh so friendly & lovely Saskia (our waitress) who treated us to the best cocktails I've had in years, to the ever helpful and considerate Amy (manager) who was so understanding when we phoned to say we were running 15min late for our reservation. The food was so good I just had to go and thank the chef personally! The whole experience was so enjoyable even the babies were quite and happy! I can't recommend this gem of a restaurant highly enough! Will be back for sure.

I ate here a couple of years ago and vowed I would never go back, the male waiter at that time was obnoxious and rude. The food was awful, steak was inedible. Thought I would give it another go I wished I hadn’t. The female waitress was very polite but the food was terrible again!! My daughter had the steak yet again it was inedible. My sea bass was tasteless and over cooked, didn’t stay for dessert couldn’t wait to get out. It must be the same chef, I won’t be back for a third visit. This is not a French restaurant!

Very happy to see Maison Bleu reopen today. Great friendly service. Sat outside and enjoyed a lovely bowl of mussels along with a nice glass of wine. Lovely place to come with friends & family or even just on your own as a wee treat.

We were just passing Maison Bleue le Bistrot in the street a few days before Christmas with no plan to dine in but the restaurant looked so inviting from the outside that we spontaneously went in. We got a cosy table next to the window straight away and we were delighted by the friendly service and warm, welcoming atmosphere. We had two courses which were both very well presented, tasted delicious and were great value for money. Our normal go to local restaurant has sadly closed for good due to COVID and we both agree Maison Bleue le Bistrot is now our new local so we’re looking forward to many return visits in future.

Really nice bistro restaurant with exciting menu and cosy atmosphere in the heart of Morningside. It is a blend of French, North African and Scottish cuisine. Excellent food, attentive staff and a friendly relaxed atmosphere. Really liked the feel if the place and importantly not too loud so clientele could talk without shouting. I really liked this place. I had lunch here and highly recommend it.

My wife and I had a lovely meal in Maison Breuer recently. The food was very tasty and the service was first class indeed. Particularly Leyla who went over board to make us very welcome. We will definitely be back.

A superb evening from start to finish. The menu has a great choice of food and a good wine list to accompany. We both had the Bouillabaisse which was a generous portion with lots of chunky fish and fresh crusty bread to mop up. The service is spot on and the crew are so cheery and helpful. A special thanks to Layla who looked after us perfectly. Would recommend!

Went here with my wife to celebrate our 3-year 'proposal' anniversary. Food was excellent, we had the surprise calamari and camembert fondue followed by the ox cheeks and brochette. All washed down with a few glasses of red. Staff were helpful and friendly and loved the decor too!

Under the government's eat out to help out scheme, myself and a few friends dined at Maison Bleue Le Bistrot. We had looked at the menu online and had seen good reviews, but we were EXTREMELY disappointed. We ordered the ox cheeks and the bouillabaisse. The ox cheeks sounded delicious on the menu but what came were two small slabs of beef on top of a puddle of lukewarm gravy. It was similar to Bisto gravy. The bouillabaisse was alright but really nothing special at all. I would've been VERY angry to pay full price for these dishes. Extremely tiny portions and an exorbitant meal. I would strongly avoid this place. Also, the service was really slow. We had to ask 3 times for salt and pepper (to provide some sort of seasoning for the underseasoned food). Nobody asked us how our meal was midway so we couldn't really comment on anything. It took around 45 minutes for our food to arrive and it wasn't even hot. The food arrived lukewarm. Again, do avoid this place.

I am not impressed with this restaurant, it is overpriced for what it offers! To start with the early dinner men wasn’t available (although we went before 7 pm) or wasn’t offered to us, the quality of the food was ok but nothing exceptional. With my friend we had the wild mushroom soup, which was a bit blunt and something I can prepare better at home. Then I had the beef cheeks. Again they were ok but the mashed potatoes were very blunt and lacking of taste! The ginger panacotta was probably the best thing from what we had ordered. I am also not impressed at the banging of the cutlery and dishes on the worktop right behind my friend. A more quiet atmosphere would be more suited. Otherwise it is like a fast food! The Italian wine was good. But overall a disappointing experience and although I live locally I wouldn’t go back and I wouldn’t recommend it to my friends.

We enjoyed our meal at this little bistrot in the morningside area . The starters and main courses had a good choice of seafood , and were well cooked and tasty . I particularly enjoyed the seafood tagine which had a nice spicy twist. Good value meal - recommended

What a great space and food to match. Enjoyed a lunch with the girls, really relaxed atmosphere for food and drinks! No rush and really great menu...definitely leave room for puddings!

Staff were friendly and left you alone you eat your meal. The food was delicious. I had the beef stew. My only complaint is that with the stew you need to get a spoon so that you can get all the gravy as you cant do that with a fork. The portion sizes were really good. We will definitely be back as we enjoyed the whole experience

Really nice staff and good service. Staff knew the menu and could answer questions about individual dishes. Food was excellent. Really decent choice. Lovely decor and ambiance.But even although everything was pretty great , they saved the best til last- perfect coffee. I’m going back.

Had lunch here on 20 December 2019. As with previous visit, very good food and excellent service. Good deals on lunch as well. Worth a visit.

Love the sister operation so a Itison offer tempted us out here. Great value and an attractive place. We were well looked after by a friendly, amiable maitre d.

We told our guide we haven’t had good coffee and he recommended Le Bistrot. Great coffee, good music, cozy ambience, friendly staff were reasons to visit twice in our three day visit to Scotland.

Tried last Saturday's set menu. Calamari overcooked, beef cheeks dry and mash was not seasoned, Lemon tart poor. It was busy, maybe too busy for kitchen? However, waiting staff were lovely.

Visited for lunch on a grey, rainy Sunday. Lovely, cosy place, though tables are quite close together so you can't avoid the chat from neighbouring tables. Food is very good and the lunch menu is 2 courses for £12.50 or 3 for £16. I had the goat cheese boulettes, jalapenos fritters and guacamole to start - wasn't sure it was going to work but it did - very tasty. For main I went for minute steak and frites with peppercorn sauce and mixed salad. That was really delicious - simple but really well cooked. For dessert I had a brownie which was pretty good too. Service was relaxed, but not too slow.Bathrooms have VERY low ceilings so tall people beware!

Popped in for the first time today. Service impeccable, food impeccable. I had the cocotte with leeks, smoked salmon and egg. It was a taste sensation. I’m taking us all back again so everyone can experience it. The pate starter was lovely, generous portion. Moules gorgeous, smoked mackerel salad amazing. Love that the wine comes in carafe size too.

Had lunch here on Saturday. Nice place, quirkily and eclectically fitted out, super service from friendly, engaging staff, really good food, mussels, steak frites, haggis balls all very good, all terrific value for money, really could not fault it!!!

This restaurant has a well sized menu - enough to give choice but not so much that they don't stand a chance of doing it well. The food choice are clearly french, but inspired by other cuisines - so the haggis balls as a starter for example.

Had the two course set price lunch, food was great, as was the service, best coffee I’ve had in Scotland. Not too many choices but covered all bases, highly recommended.

We were in on a quiet, weekday night after the 5-7pm set menu. Staff were attentive and friendly. This place has a relaxing atmosphere. The menu is not extensive but it doesn't need to be. We both chose the soup for the starter: smooth, lightly spiced and not too much. I chose the sea bream and my friend the lamb. Both were declared delicious. There is a long wine list but we were both driving so were on the tap water - why are so many people in Edinburgh buying bottled water?!! The water here is amongst the best in the world. The desserts looked interesting but we had had enough so had coffees - very good. We sat on until they started to clear the outside tables and chairs. There was no pressure to get a move on. We'll be back and also for lunch deal - looks excellent.

Wow - excellent... this restaurant is extremely local to us and we must have walked past it hundreds of times! It’s a gem - we had the set menu lunch and each course was beautifully prepared and absolute delicious.

Had a lively early dinner, delicious and excellent waiter, Lucas. I had Ox Cheeks and my partner had bouillabaisse. Both just as they should be. Back to France tomorrow, where we live, and so we appreciated the warm up!

Changing bus at Morningside station, and looking for somewhere for an (early) evening meal, this restaurant proved ideal, and although it was during the festival when most restaurants are full up, there were tables, and an excellent, authoritative front of house person who helped me with my choice, which included a delicious seafood chowder and duck leg.

Petit déjeuner pris à l'ouverture du restaurant vers 9h... accueillant, excellent café. Full scottish très bons mais pas hors normes. Très joli décor un peu décalé qui fait payer tout cela un peu trop cher : 30 £ pour 2 .

I heard about this restaurant online. 'Dropped in' for a late lunch. Pleasantly surprised by the diversity of the menu and the quality of the food. I will try this restaurant again.

I really enjoy this little Bistro in the quiet suburbs of Edinburgh. It is a 10 min bus ride from Princes Street. The blue colour and quaintness just draw you in. It is a tiny spot with a few tables so lovely and intimate too. Attention to detail in the table settings is a nice change from the norm. Outside seating in summer is a plus. The menu is small but varied and caters for everyone. The Manager, Gareth, is always so welcoming and friendly. He will recommend something yummy off the menu if you are not sure what to have. He will also serve you. And the wine is delicious. So go and enjoy. I did❤....

My partner chose this restaurant for a family meal. I normally wouldn't choose somewhere with such a pretentious feel to it but I was pleasantly surprised. The food was nice and fresh with good portion sizes but it was terribly expensive for what you get. Staff were very friendly and they have a lovely outdoor seating area.

Great decor, service and food. Just a quick stop but ended up staying longer than I meant. Classy with a high standard of cooking.

The full Scottish breakfast was a great set up fir the day. It included a sausage, a rasher of bacon, egg of your choice, tomatoes, haggis, black pudding and potato cake. Friendly service too.

They do a great value lunch, which was what attracted me in first place. Served by the bubbly blonde, Marilyn, my seafood dish was delicious, washed down with a very palatable house wine. Cant wait to go back. PS very busy at lunchtime.

A lovely place for a relaxed lunch in a cheerful atmosphere in sunny surroundings as winter light passes right through the restaurant. A good variety of choice at reasonable prices. Well worth a visit.

We’ve been to Maison Bleue a couple of times before - always enjoyed it. We try to support local independent places when we can.

Arrived 6pm and ordered food immediately. Waited 50 mins on starter and then another 30 mins for main to arrive. Was late to see our film - not very happy to rush food and not much contrition from staff. Will not be back!

Beautiful blue restaurant from the outside and even more beautiful charm inside

First visit for us and will definitely be back. Took advantage of the January offer. Each course was excellent and couldn't be bettered. Nice cosy atmosphere on a cold winter evening with very good service.

Enjoyable and relaxing lunch with family and grandchildren. We were greeted by warm welcoming staff and well after during our lunch hour stay. Food was tasty and perfectly cooked to our requests. Price is reasonable. Will definitely return some days.

Very poor experience overall. Food on the table when we arrived which I had to wipe off. Completely uninterested and inattentive staff and food left a lot to be imagined - salty calamari to start, pork was very disappointing and deserts looked as if they had been thrown at the plate. Thankfully, we only paid 50% due to January offer, but unfortunately wont be back.

We visited late morning and although the place was open, they did not seem geared up for customers. Floor and washing facilities did not seem very clean May be better as a bistrot than a coffee house, based on other reviews

First visit and we wondered why we hadn't been before. One of the best meals we had this year and very friendly service. Will definitely be back soon.

We knew nothing about this place, and just happened to be passing by.

Had a lovely night. There was a mix up with our order but the manager sorted it out efficiently and all was good! Lovely food and relaxed atmosphere- perfect for a Friday night

We booked for a Friday night when staying nearby to visit my son. Lovely cosy atmosphere on a dull night. Waiting staff very attentive and food was great. Would recommend.

Even though we didn't have a reservation on a Saturday night, we were given a lovely, cozy table and treated as if we were regulars. The service was top-notch and the food was excellent, especially the sticky toffee dessert. Yum! After we paid our bill and added a tip, my husband asked for some matches. They didn't have any but directed us next door to a drug store. We said we had spent our absolute last pence because we were leaving the country the next day and the owner insisted on giving us back a pound! Unheard of in The States. Please enjoy the lovely ambience and delicious food of this wonderful neighborhood find in the Braids Hills area.

On Saturday we had a two course meal with wine. Food was nice but was not very hot. Serving staff reasonably attentive leaving us to eat our meal in peace. Was looking forward to tasting the chuchuka but disappointed as quite salty and bland.

The service sets this restaurant apart - it was great, from booking (last minute) to our departure. Staff were lovely, helpful with food and wine choices, and a pleasure to deal with. Spoilt for choice with the menu and everyone in our party of 7 loved their food (the calamari is a must try). We’ll definately be back.

Warmly welcomed and shown to a table straight away the food was great and had free WiFi to the staff are friendly and accommodating the venue is small fresh with a full bar, Nice place will certainly come again

We had a lovely meal here on Saturday night. The merguez and chicken kemia skewers were very good and served with a particularly enchating and memorable ratatouille. Wow! My wife chose the Vietnamese chicken with lemongrass which was tender and delicately aromatic. We didnt have much luck with the Saigon Beef starter which we fear was inadvertently very oversalted so none of the spicy flavours came through. Put to the side, we were not charged for it. The house Malbec was lovely and very reasonably priced. We will be back!

Wandered in here last Friday night for a bite to eat and were delighted with our choice. Fabulous little bistro with great staff and a very tempting range of dishes to choose from. My mussels were succulent and delicious while my wives spicy calamari was very moreish.

The food and service were fantastic. We were warmly greeted by the staff and quickly seated. The staff checked back quickly on our food and were friendly without being invasive.

Visited Maison Bleue last Sunday. Warm welcome from the owner - home created raspberry lemonade for my daughter was a great start!

Had a family lunch here today. Not sure what to expect as it was a first visit. Very welcoming staff and a good variety of food on offer. We didn’t go for the set menu (£9.90 fit two courses), but others in the restaurant obviously had and their dishes looked good. Our food was well prepared, tasty and good value. Overall a good eating experience. Recommended.

My 98 year old mother treated my wife and I to this Morningside establishment. It's part of a mini chain in Edinburgh. The decor is great, spaciousness great, location spot on. The staff were excellent. Fully attentive and nothing too much trouble. HOWEVER as they say on Great British menu judging..the food whilst extremely reasonable, bears examination. I had a very dry and tasteless terrine, followed by a leathery steak. Boring salad served with everything. But I must add the mater and mem sahib had chicken provencale which they loved . Looked rather bland to me but I didn't eat it. Fresh baguette was served willingly. Now I am being hyper critical given the extraordinary price...£9.90 for 2 lunch dishes..my shoe leather steak was a bit more...but maybe hike the price a tad and up the anti? Anyway despite my comments, it is a lovely spot , great front of house and for Edinburgh, cheap as chips. But frankly I'd rather pay a bit more for a better quality and more imaginative salads. If you've read me before you know that I frankly detest some crappy lettuce and tomato with warm food, but if you must do it, make it imaginative. Bon appetit. Thanks Andrew Mitchell

The food was great, the staff super-friendly and helpful! The place has a wonderful atmosphere and aesthetic.The deal for lunch with 2 courses was just £9.90 which is amazing considering the quality of food. Also I had the creme brûlée which was delicious! The wines are well-priced with a varied selection. Would recommend to everyone who wants to spend a nice and memorable lunch or dinner.

I was recommended to go to this restaurant but was definitely not what was expected. We were welcomed with negatives, what they couldn't serve us. There was a broken glass on our table and once food was ordered it took forever to finally get our starters. The starter was acceptable but totally lacking in presentation with what looked like shop bought pre-packaged salad. The mains were a huge disappointment, the meat in the poulet a la provencale was difficult to identify which part of the chicken it came from, as it was swimming in a lackluster tarragon flavored stock. This dish would normally contain a variety of vegetables not just a pile of onions. There was no finesse to the tarte a l onignon and absolutely no presentation in the unexciting salad that had been thrown on the plate. You could hardly taste the pesto on the tagliatelle for the pasta du jour and it was swimming in about a centimeter of oil. Over all I would never recommend it here and will definitely steer clear of this restaurant for the future.

I recently went into this french Bistro around lunch time and tried their 2 course lunch special. The salmon tartare was a joke(mostjy cucumber) and the minute steak(more like beef jerky) dry with a stingy portion of fresh from frozen fries scattered on the plate. Chez Joules is a far better restaurant with a similar lunch menu for the same price. Servers looked very nervous .

I visited with my family for my dad's birthday. The food was delicious and the staff were fantastic. They found out in passing that it was my dad's birthday and they went and got him a birthday cake and candles for him. It was such a kind and generous thing to do. Our family is quite spread out so we had come from Hull, Leeds, Glasgow and Edinburgh for the celebration and this restaurant made it an extra special night. 10/10 Thank you! The haggis balls were amazing as was the Saigon beef and well all of it was delicious! Great night.

We have just returned home after a day at the festival via this restaurant. On the positive the beef cheeks main course was very good, succulent, verging on sticky, but very morish, well creamed mash and falling apart in texture. The wine was well priced and good value £20 for an award winning South African Chenin Blanc and £5.75 for a very enjoyable Malbec. However, that's where the positives end! Calamari was fried in 5 spice, too overpowering for the fish. Kid's fish fingers were bought in Bird's Eye/Findus or similar. Tagliatelle for the kids was over-cooked and close to mush. Camembert Fondue was boring, unappetising and with four "50 pence sized" croutons, grossly overpriced. However, what left us infuriated enough to write this review was the vegetarian special offered without informing us of the price to our 12 year old daughter, £15.50 for to halves of riced stuffed red peppers was nothing short of embarrassing. Furthermore, even a vegetarian didn't want to eat them.

Enjoyed a meal at Maison Bleu the bistro with family. There are options for cheaper eating for lunch or early evening until 7pm but we arrived at 8pm so went for the a la carte. Chose starters which we shared and all enjoyed our mains. The restaurant is a bit quirky stocked with crockery from nearby charity shops. Attentive, friendly service. Will be back.

Popped in for quick breakfast here. Knew it well when it was cafe cucina. Breakfast menu was nice and I ordered veggie breakfast with poached eggs. Partner had eggs Benedict with black pudding and spinach. Both were fine. The roasted tomatoes on the vine in the veggie breakfast were particularly delicious - sweet and flavourful. Let down by nasty thin white bread toast and fresh orange juice which tasted as if from cartoned concentrate overwhelmed with too much ice - disappointing at £3 per glass. Lovely friendly young waiter (guy with glasses) whose boss seemed to blame together with kitchen staff for giving us wrong order when manager took the order himself (and just didn’t write it down). But without being asked manager took my husband’s meal off bill for wrong order and wait (I’d almost finished) which was thoughtful and professional. So overall fine, service, surroundings and core food nice, but ‘peripherals’ of poor quality.

£15.50 for one yellow pepper, sliced in two, filled with tasteless rice and topped with melted tasteless cheese. We suspected a reheat from lunchtime. Miniscule salad called nicoise with a few flakes of smoked mackerel, no olives and no vinaigrette is not a Salade Nicoise. Bread was like the small baguettes you'd get in a mini mart pack, and they hadn't bothered to reheat it properly. BEWARE! this place has changed since it opened and is a rip-off. Our French restaurateur friend could not believe the poor quality of this place.

Had lunch here again as often do , with a friend .

I visited with my family and was very unimpressed with the service we receieved. The lady serving us looked bored and was very unfriendly. I will not be returning here. Food was very average and cups were not clean.

I’ve been here both for lunch and dinner and I will definitely go back again. The staff are all lovely and very attentive, they were very helpful in helping us choose a meal. The cocktail menu is beautiful with a wide range of different drinks to choose from and they were all made to a very high standard. 10/10

We really enjoyed our visit, the service and the food were excellent. We look forward to our next visit. Highly recommended. Roni and Colin

Would like to like somewhere that is both local and has outside seating but after several visits can find nothing to recommend this restaurant. The food was poorly presented - everything coming on plain white soup dishes - and poorly seasoned. Wine not great either. Haggis balls and beef cheeks both disappointing on taste front, outside seating a real bonus but not enough to off set lack lustre food. Have tried brunch, lunch and dinner (twice) and will not be back.

A group of us had booked a table for 1:00 pm and arrived on time. Nobody came to take our order and eventually I went and asked for someone to come to our table.

I visited this restaurant with my girlfriend this evening and was incredibly happy with the exceptional service we received! The food was delicious, I had the beef cheeks and she had the fish of the day - both were absolutely superb! Our waitress Amy was extremely knowledgable about the menu and accompanying drinks, she was very friendly and attentive :)

Good food and service. Calamaris was a little limp but tasty. Bouillabaisse, cod all good and cheese board was superb. Friendly and good value. Relaxed atmosphere. Recommend.

A belated anniversary treat, I would recommend, very welcoming staff and attentive. Knowledgeable about dietary requirements and fully discussed options within the menu. Prompt service, the starter of mussels were especially delicious.

My husband and I visited last Saturday. Service was warm and friendly. Calamari Surprise and Mussels for starters were both delicious. Spicy sausage and chicken skewers, hubby said were fabulous as was my beef cheeks with mash. No room for dessert as the portions are big.

Having read all the reviews thought I had to visit & what a disappointment. Granted we had the set lunch which appears good value but the food is very average, eg solid chewy pastry, a great spoonful of onion & a slab of goats cheese equals tarte a l’oignon.

We live nearby and keep coming back because of the friendly staff and the great food. The cooked breakfasts are really good, and we're a big fan of the moules frites for lunch/dinner. They rotate the recipe but it's always delicious! Never had a bad meal here, and there's a nice area to sit outside in good weather too. We normally go just the two of us but when we've brought larger groups the service was still great and everyone loved the food.

Amazing food, well presented with excellent service throughtout our evening. Will definitely be returning soon!

Would 100% recommend!! Service was amazing and the staff were on hand start to finish. The fish of the day was delicious.

Absolutely fantastic restaurant. What a great find! Stumbled across this amazing place on a sunny day. Although the restaurant was very busy, we still received fantastic service from our server, Amy. She was very attentive and ensured all of our requests were catered to.

It is just amazing, cute bistrot with great food, and just lovely service. If you're in Edinburgh make sure you visit them. My parents who came for holiday and I had a very nice dinner there. Welcoming atmosphere and tasty food in fair prices. We'll be back for sure. Thank you!

Me and my boyfriend went to this restaurant after we saw their manu outside (that looks really tasty). We decided to take the three courses for 27.90£. When we arrived (7.30pm) already 2 things from the mains were not anymore available, but I can understand after a busy weekend, so the choice was limited. We took 2 starters and 2 mains. My scallops were great, not the same for the fondant of my boyfriend. NO BODY CAME TO CHECK IF EVERYTHING WAS GOOD. Mains: really under our expectation! My cheeks beefs where extremely salty I couldn’t finish them, too much sauce and the mush potatoes was really dry, so it was difficult to enjoy it; the “fish soup” that they call Bouillabaisse, really unteasty. And ALSO HERE NO ONE CAME TO THE TABLE TO ASK US IF EVERYTHING WAS GOOD. We then ask for dessert, the only “good” part of the dinner after the really good wine and beer, I’ve took the sorbets, and my boyfriend the chocolate torte that arrived after I had finished mine. But they told us there was a misanderstanding with the kitchen.

Cosy, quirky and great atmosphere. All my favourites on one menu, I like game and had a haggis starter, and saddle of rabbit to follow, my husband had the venison and pheasant terrine so I could try that as well, he had steak and they made him a Diane sauce which was not on the menu. Highly recommend.

Visited here for lunch. Tasty, reasonably priced, good service. Good addition to Morningside - there isn't anything like it in the area.

What a lovely little place in Morningside Edinburgh. Popped in on a Sunday evening for their 2 course special at £14.50. I loved the colourful decor of the restaurant and the bit of quirkiness it has. Very comfortable, I could have sat there for ages. The staff are super friendly and efficient. Nothing is too much trouble. They also know the menu well and what to recommend. I opted for the baby marrow soup which was delicious served with crusty french loaf. Mains was a small steak served with a divine pepper sauce and the yummyiest french fries. French Sauvignon Blanc hit the right mark too. Really lovely evening all round.

Extremely slow service - over an hour to get starters. Other angry diners storming out with frustration after waiting far too long and daft excuses for the poor service such as , " too many people came at the same time" when most if not all had pre booked or " it's because it's a bank holiday".

Came here for lunch for the first time food and staff excellent. Great lunch menu to pick from caters for everybody. Food excellent and well presented tasted fabulous best lunch I've had in ages and not over priced. Nice ambience about the bistro nice and relaxed with nice atmosphere. I would definitely recommend to others to try you won't be disappointed

Well five weeks after our first visit, we returned, to decide whether this was where we wanted to spend a big birthday family get together.

Made a very last minute booking for a Sat night when we had a babysitting offer. Have visited Maison Bleue in Victoria Street and although I probably prefer that quirky building, the restaurant in Morningside is in a more convenient location. The atmosphere at the bistrot is lovely and relaxed, with staff very happy to explain and recommend food choices. They were not pushy at all re ordering extra drinks and even suggested tap water rather than trying to flog overpriced bottled water, which made a refreshing change. It was really busy with a couple of large groups but service was prompt and the food was delicious. Would definitely go back

Have eaten here few times nor, staff are superb, nice and friendly and helpful, good choice of menu, found too many dishes had ham, bacon etc in for my taste, the surprise squid was just that, far too hot! sent it back and it came back much better. different little place worth a visit..

Firstly, I phoned outside business hours and left a message booking a table. The next day, I telephoned and spoke to somebody and confirmed the booking, then, to my surprise, I was telephoned, the following day, about the message that I left two days earlier and asked whether I wanted to book a table.

Group of friends, just passed by on off chance. Amazingly god brunch with just the right amount of food.

Had a lovely, early dinner here with a friend. They have a great value 2 course menu, with a nice choice of dishes. We both had the calamari- and it was worth going just for this dish alone! My friend then had the steak frites and I had the fish, which was Asian style with noodles- both very tasty. We treated ourselves to the sticky toffee pudding, coffee and a nice bottle of wine. All in, a lovely dining experience. The restaurant has a great relaxing ambience and the service is genuinely warm and friendly. I will definitely visit again soon.

A wonderful warm welcome from Amanda got our lunch off to a great start. Other team members clearly valued by her and working well together. We were shown to a pretty little table next to a windowed door replete with parlour palm - very French. Place was quite busy with a large table chattering away - adding to the bistro ambiance. Starters of haggis bonbons were delicious - most definitely to be repeated. Husband had the spicy burger as they were out of the boeuf bourguignon (it was three o'clock) which he remarked as one of the tastiest burgers ever. I had the rabbit saddle - which was pleasant enough - but, my fault, I hadn't read the menu well enough and was surprised to see a creamy sauce. This atop creamy mash was a little too gooey for me. Our neighbours sticky toffee pudding looked amazing, however we were simply too full to venture - next time - and there certainly will be a few of these.

Lunch with friends ahead of the rugby. Easy, friendly service: efficient but not rushed.

Great 2 course meal deal with fabulous service, regularly come here just for the great service ! Brilliant manager with a great team.

Welcoming, relaxed and attentive 5 star service from our waiter this evening. Full marks also to the chef for accommodating a lovely vegan option at short notice. All other dishes extremely tasty. Will definitely book again. Thank you