Petit Paris - Edinburgh

My friend Louise and I were in and around the grassmarket yesterday for a trawl through some of the antiques and vintage shops. Grub was needed, but from past experience, I find a lot of the restaurants in the area seem to be of the mass 'punt it out to tourists ' ilk, knowing they 're not likely to be repeat visitors. We hovvered between Little Italy and Petit Paris (and with absence of the choice of Small Scottish, or Tiny Thai) we went for the Gallic option. We were offered seats inside, but took a brave notion to dine en plein air (outside); in October. I know! The combination of the checked tablecloths, friendly French staff, and and big food made this one of the best lunches in ages. We kept it simple, one dish each, paired with a basket generouslly filled with baguette and sourdough, a glass of rosé for me. Louise got tucked into a bowl of puy lentil broth, which made this a particularly peppery version of this winter classic. My roast pork came in a cast-iron dish, an all-in-one

We ordered onion soup, goat cheese, sea bass, and salmon. Everything was delicious and beautifully presented. The restaurant is situated in a lively area with a lovely atmosphere. It is a bit on the pricey side, but I highly recommend it.

The food in this restaurant is amazing. French cuisine is not usually high on my list, but this was mind changing. I had beef bourguignon which was the best restaurant meal I have had in a while. My 3 other diners all said there dishes were excellent. Nothing much more to say, other than the staff were very good, and if in the capital again, will definitely revisit.

I can honestly say I've never had a better meal than the one I had in Edinburgh at this restaurant. From start to finish, everything was excellent. I tried the hot camembert, which was delicious. My partner had the snails and enjoyed them immensely. The entrecôte steak was divine, cooked to perfection (medium rare). The house red wine was quite palatable, which is impressive since I can be picky about wine! The desserts were beautiful – my partner absolutely loved the lemon melissa and declared it the best he’s ever had. We enjoyed it so much that we decided to book a table for two nights later so we could try other items on the menu. While it’s not extensive, the choices they offer are wonderful. Don't hesitate to visit this place!

I came here because of desserts and it was quite amazing that the staff was very friendly and came out to help us get a place. I liked this place very much.