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Category Archives: French

French restaurants that we have visited.

Paul Tamburrini at the Macdonald Holyrood Hotel – a most tasteful menu

Caroline von Schmalensee March 29, 2019 April 2, 2019
Brill and broccoli in glittering surroundings.

It’s been 18 months since Amy reviewed Paul Tamburrini’s at The Macdonald Holyrood Hotel. That’s a long time for a restaurant, especially in a place like Edinburgh where the competition is fierce, so it’s interesting to see what’s happened there. We’d been invited to come in for a tasting menu.…

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L’escargot blanc – Scottish Larder

Kerry Teakle February 12, 2019 February 11, 2019
Tasting the Scottish Larder - Hogget caillette

You know when you’re invited to an event at l’escargot blanc in Edinburgh’s West End that it’s going to be a good night.  With its friendly downstairs bar, Bar A Vin and its lofty upstairs restaurant with its lively French atmosphere, it always provides a down-to-earth welcome with hearty food…

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Bistro du vin: French classics with a twist – the prix fixe menu

Christopher Garvie February 1, 2019 January 31, 2019
Tender pigs cheeks with caramelised shallots and a mountain of silky mash.

It is too easy to think of Hotel du vin as only for tourists; a hotel with a bar and restaurant attached. Having stayed with them in a number of other cities, I think they are a great place for a weekend break. In Edinburgh, it’s a rare festival that Caroline…

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The Lantern Room – all change at the Courtyard by Marriott

Caroline von Schmalensee August 17, 2018 August 20, 2018
Edinburgh Gin cured salmon with pickled cucumber and lemon mayo. A perfect piece of fish.

My friend and I were talking about what the building that houses Courtyard by Marriott used to be. We remember walking past it and seeing it boarded up for years, buddleia growing in the gutters, sun-bleached crisp bags stuck on the railings. It was a sad end to the party street…

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Hotel du Vin – serving up classically French cuisine

Caroline von Schmalensee May 18, 2018 May 18, 2018
Roast cod and lentils: a very satisfying combination.

This is not the first time we’ve been to Hotel du Vin: we’ve enjoyed the chef’s table in the past as well as the Sunday brunch. Recently, we were invited again to try the new menu. This summer, Hotel du Vin is focussing on classic French cuisine. And what  a…

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L’escargot blanc – the perfect place to catch up

Caroline von Schmalensee October 27, 2017 November 4, 2017
Tender and tasty pork loin with gorgeous jus. Thank you, Gorgie Farm.

When this is published, I’ve just arrived in Paris for a long weekend. I want long walks, plenty of kir royal and at least one steak tartare. To get myself in the mood for the trip, I met a friend at L’escargot blanc for French food and a catch-up.

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La P’tite Folie – hello, old friend. It’s been too long!

Caroline von Schmalensee September 19, 2017 September 19, 2017
Scallops with celeriac puré and truffle oil. Yum!

Recently, I met Christopher after work and we decided to go for dinner somewhere. We were on George Street, walking towards the West End, so I suggested La P’tite Folie. We’ve reviewed them before but it’s time for an update: what’s happened in the last three years?

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Le Roi Fou: far from the madding crowd

Nicki Sturzaker May 26, 2017 June 3, 2017
Poached rhubarb & pistachio crumble

The Edinburgh jungle drums had been beating about a new place off Broughton Street and since we might be moving to this part of the world in the future, it felt like a great opportunity to check out the new competition in the hood – Le Roi Fou – or…

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Cromlix House: the perfect birthday surprise

Nicki Sturzaker April 4, 2017 April 4, 2017
Scallops, squid ink linguine & herring butter caviar sauce

It was my better half’s birthday the other week and the usual challenge came up – what do you buy the man who has everything? After much thought I decided the best idea was to treat him to an experience, something he would enjoy and remember.

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Pompadour by Galvin: luxurious lunch in exquisite surroundings

Caroline von Schmalensee January 31, 2017 February 2, 2017
The sea bream of my dreams. The Jerusalem artichoke fricassé was gorgeous.

The Galvin brothers have two restaurants in The Caledonian hotel. We wrote about wine tastings at the Brasserie Deluxe last year. This January, Pompadour by Galvin, the restaurant upstairs, has opened for Saturday lunch. Did I want to come and review? Oh yes!

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