At l'escargot bleu we, as a family, have given lots of thought to our food and now more than ever we are only welcoming the best ingredients into our kitchen. Ingredients that respect the farmer's ethos, the grower's philosophy, the fisherman's respect for the ocean and the cheesemaker's traditional recipe.
We are offering a blackboard 'bistro-style' menu that will evolve and change in response to feedback and demand. These shorter menus will place emphasis on quality and the seasons. We will carry on sourcing from around Scotland and France, always purchasing the best ingredients we can find. We will perform a temperature check on all guests on arrival, and a face covering must be worn when entering/leaving or moving around the restaurant.
We are offering a blackboard 'bistro-style' menu that will evolve and change in response to feedback and demand. These shorter menus will place emphasis on quality and the seasons. We will carry on sourcing from around Scotland and France, always purchasing the best ingredients we can find. We will perform a temperature check on all guests on arrival, and a face covering must be worn when entering/leaving or moving around the restaurant.
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We started growing our own vegetables, salads and herbs at a Georgian walled garden on the outskirts of Edinburgh in 2017. Our chef patron Fred Berkmiller works hard to bring this beautiful, but rather neglected, garden back to life with the help of the owner Mary. We're very proud that we're able to supply both restaurants with produce grown just a few miles away.
Reviews (28)
Barbra Gilvray
Dec 31, 2021
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Austen Malcolmson-Locke
Dec 21, 2021
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Robin Priestley
Dec 17, 2021
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Go here before you die. As many times as you can! Lovingly nurtured (as in grown - veg and salads), sourced (from the best producers in Scotland), conceived (by Fred, French food genius), cooked (by magical unseen food elves) and served (by the lovely Betty, Matilde, Sophie and the rest of their wonderful team. Food to enrich the soul, sourced from all around Scotland. Cooked with French skill and style. The best of French wine, aperitifs, liqueurs. The most wonderful warm, welcoming, heart warming surroundings. Leave with a strong desire to come back, a full stomach and the feeling that you have
Sharon Melbourne
Dec 14, 2021
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Jonny Sandilands
Nov 24, 2021
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Heaven - great food, had to order an extra dessert, as they all sounded so good, didn’t disappoint. If you’re looking for a solid restaurant at a reasonable price, this is the place. Lovely staff, nice wine, great food freshly cooked….simply French and couldn’t ask for more. I would eat here every week if I could.
Taz Choudhury
Oct 31, 2021
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PHENOMENAL FOOD
I came here on a Friday evening with a table booked for two people at 7:30pm. Service was welcoming and they did this cool thing where they brought the menu to us on a blackboard. It's written on a black board because it changes daily. Server came round to explain the specials and then take our order.
I started off with the crab soup. I've never had it before but it was lovely. It had a nice sweet oceanic flavour throughout. I have to say that it had more of a brothy texture than a soupy one. One of the best things about the soup was the side of rouille! Amazing deep and strong
I came here on a Friday evening with a table booked for two people at 7:30pm. Service was welcoming and they did this cool thing where they brought the menu to us on a blackboard. It's written on a black board because it changes daily. Server came round to explain the specials and then take our order.
I started off with the crab soup. I've never had it before but it was lovely. It had a nice sweet oceanic flavour throughout. I have to say that it had more of a brothy texture than a soupy one. One of the best things about the soup was the side of rouille! Amazing deep and strong
Charlotte Watson
Oct 28, 2021
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What a lovely experience. From the moment we walked in, the welcome was warm and inviting. The setting was equally inviting and comfortable. The menu had all my favourite typical French fare on it with some added interesting selections. I ordered the steak tartare which was the best I've ever tasted. (It would be as is was mixed to my liking!) I then ordered the Bouillabaisse which wasn't too heavy and tasted fresh and light. The fish was expertly cooked. We asked for advice about wine pairings and were given excellent partners to our dishes. We then shared a delicious cheese plate which was interesting
Jc Gabriel
Oct 21, 2021
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Earthy neighbourhood feel with fantastic food and service.
I have been wanting to get have a meal in this restaurant every time I am Edinburgh and finally managed to get a table on a Friday night. The menu is simple (always a tell-tale sign that food will be good!) and it was. Even as the restaurant was full, the service was thoughtful, friendly, attentive and subtle. I got the impression that there is a loyal base of customers who frequent the restaurant. Was really pleased and impressed and hope to be back again when I am back in Edinburgh.
I have been wanting to get have a meal in this restaurant every time I am Edinburgh and finally managed to get a table on a Friday night. The menu is simple (always a tell-tale sign that food will be good!) and it was. Even as the restaurant was full, the service was thoughtful, friendly, attentive and subtle. I got the impression that there is a loyal base of customers who frequent the restaurant. Was really pleased and impressed and hope to be back again when I am back in Edinburgh.
Callum Pierce
Oct 16, 2021
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Irene Steele
Oct 14, 2021
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Amanda Harvey
Aug 24, 2021
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Sarah McCann
Aug 17, 2021
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Nigel Chipps
Jul 24, 2021
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Issy Bent
May 29, 2021
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Katie J.
Jan 31, 2019
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L'escargot Bleu is perfect for date night. Having lived in Paris for two years and worked in a restaurant in Montmartre, I was amazed at how authentic and beautiful this restaurant is. The waiter was kind, if a bit aloof (maybe they were trying to be truly French?). The snails are delicious, as is the boeuf bourguignon. Lovely wine. A cosy atmosphere. Would definitely recommend !
Claire M.
Sep 02, 2015
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From the witty and eccentric French waitress, to the complimentary crusty bread, to the steaks, to the cheese, to the absolutely delicious Vouvray the uber trendy sommelier recommended. We. Just. Loved. It!
So French you may start wondering if you accidentally hopped aboard The Eurostar. Tables slightly to close together, though they manage to make this feel cosy instead of clumsy. Simple tablesettings with luxurious starched linen napkins - massively underestimated! Who doesn't love a proper napkin?
Crusty bread arrives not long after you do and is swiftly followed by a tasty and unpretentious
So French you may start wondering if you accidentally hopped aboard The Eurostar. Tables slightly to close together, though they manage to make this feel cosy instead of clumsy. Simple tablesettings with luxurious starched linen napkins - massively underestimated! Who doesn't love a proper napkin?
Crusty bread arrives not long after you do and is swiftly followed by a tasty and unpretentious
I. W.
Jun 13, 2015
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Been twice. First time there was no salt and pretty tasteless food. Lots of fancy sounding dishes.
Second time there was a massive overdose of salt in the starter. Two fish dishes and even the duck were pretty tasteless. Fairly expensive and with a chef who doesn't know how to produce a tasty sauce. two courses and lower price bottle of wine for 3 : £120
Forget it.
Second time there was a massive overdose of salt in the starter. Two fish dishes and even the duck were pretty tasteless. Fairly expensive and with a chef who doesn't know how to produce a tasty sauce. two courses and lower price bottle of wine for 3 : £120
Forget it.
Keith F.
May 29, 2015
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L'Escargot Bleu delivers. In my five visits to this restaurant the consistency of the food, service and charming ambiance is its formula for success. Dinner with colleagues tonight and the restaurant served a superb meal. The steamed mussels were tender and delicious with a fresh taste of the sea with cream and garlic. I ordered a steak entrecôte served medium rare. It was a generous steak rather than a paper thin one. The meat was well cooked with a little get crop char. The jus complemented the steak. Even the purple potatoes and the seasonal vegetable were delicious.
For dessert I tried
For dessert I tried
Sean K.
May 03, 2015
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How would one reasonably go about referring a friend to go to Edinburgh in order to eat French food? They'd put you away, right? Slap on the strait jacket, send the wagon, your mom will be there to visit in due course.
But this place is f*cking amazing! Also how is your most expensive bottle of wine £61? Just a deal - the wife and I hit this place hard for our 6th anniversary and with pre-dinner drinks, three appetizers, the special and another main plus sticky toffee pudding and a coffee for dessert we only managed to spend £100. How is that possible?
Drop everything you're doing
But this place is f*cking amazing! Also how is your most expensive bottle of wine £61? Just a deal - the wife and I hit this place hard for our 6th anniversary and with pre-dinner drinks, three appetizers, the special and another main plus sticky toffee pudding and a coffee for dessert we only managed to spend £100. How is that possible?
Drop everything you're doing
Merijn H.
Nov 27, 2014
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After only a few minutes inside you completely forget that you are in Scotland, everything is so French with enthousiastic staff talking French, Michelin stickers on the door, and a nice French menu.
This is a very nice place and I had a great dinner with some Scottish-French fusion dishes. Rillette de Lapin, (rabit) was nice but a little dry and I actually would prefered French style bread with it in stead of the (I guess Scottish?) biscuits.
The entrecote of Scottish beef was beautiful and tasty. I saw on one of the neigbouring tables a great Cote du boeuf
The french (and maybe also some
This is a very nice place and I had a great dinner with some Scottish-French fusion dishes. Rillette de Lapin, (rabit) was nice but a little dry and I actually would prefered French style bread with it in stead of the (I guess Scottish?) biscuits.
The entrecote of Scottish beef was beautiful and tasty. I saw on one of the neigbouring tables a great Cote du boeuf
The french (and maybe also some
Jurgen D.
May 01, 2013
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I am I have to say a little bit in love with this place, lots of interesting points made below but I have to say i have eaten here now three times and I think its superb. A real taste of France in our little city.
On my most recent visit Steph and I had a superb 3 course meal with some of the houses very own table wine.
For starters I had the filo Camembert with beetroot salad. These are flavors which I can confirm go well together, really delicious, the quality of the cheese really made the dish with the flavor coming through strongly.
For mains I went for the rack of lamb, lamb is something
On my most recent visit Steph and I had a superb 3 course meal with some of the houses very own table wine.
For starters I had the filo Camembert with beetroot salad. These are flavors which I can confirm go well together, really delicious, the quality of the cheese really made the dish with the flavor coming through strongly.
For mains I went for the rack of lamb, lamb is something
James B.
Apr 29, 2013
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I enjoyed one of the best meals I've ever had last night at L'escargot Bleu. The scallops with mussels were perfection. The special of the evening - chicken with bacon pieces and little dumplings in a great gravy was amazing. My wife had ribeye steak which was too good for words. I think you get the picture by now. The setting, service, ambience etc all made for a fantastic night. I really couldn't fault one thing and now rate this as my favourite restaurant in Edinburgh. Highly recommended.
Andrew D.
Jul 03, 2012
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After a hard days work and a little tipple it's always best to grab a bite to eat, on payday you get to upgrade the kebab to something a little more extravagant. On this occasion I was heading down Broughton Street so decided to give L'escargot Blue a shot. I had heard some very good things and thought why should I not give them the chance to impress me??
A roller coaster of an evening was what I discovered ahead of me.
As it's not the biggest I was very fortunate to get a table without a booking. The initial service was very good, they seemed to be a bit rushed off their feet
A roller coaster of an evening was what I discovered ahead of me.
As it's not the biggest I was very fortunate to get a table without a booking. The initial service was very good, they seemed to be a bit rushed off their feet
Qype User Nanbur
May 19, 2011
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Choice,unbridled choice. Quite an ambassadorial deli, fine cheese counter, cold meats and sweatmeats ,purveying real fine wine, champagne and top of the range cooking utensils.
However i do like the unobtrussive ,well informed service that takes the time to inform one before your purchase. Had Jenner's maintained this standard .....
However i do like the unobtrussive ,well informed service that takes the time to inform one before your purchase. Had Jenner's maintained this standard .....
Qype User Cuddle
Sep 08, 2010
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I went here last year and was impressed with the food. A good menu with nice wines. Pricey, but quite good for a special night out.
Tables were too small and way too close together, which took away from the special night out. The staff were attentive though and it did feel like coming out of it's own wee word stepping back onto Broughton Street. Might try the one up Queensferry Street next.
Tables were too small and way too close together, which took away from the special night out. The staff were attentive though and it did feel like coming out of it's own wee word stepping back onto Broughton Street. Might try the one up Queensferry Street next.
Clementine H.
Jul 30, 2010
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The theme here is 'French twist with the best of Scottish'. From the decor its hard to see where the Scottish influence is. It sent me back to summer holidays in France and the restaurants we'd eat in there. All the staff are French so you can hear them all speaking French to one another so its easy t forget you are in Scotland!
The food here certainly isn't on the cheap end of the scale but the ingredients are of the highest quality and you can tell by the taste. My soup was delicious, and this was followed by cassoulet which once again took me right back to my summer holidays
The food here certainly isn't on the cheap end of the scale but the ingredients are of the highest quality and you can tell by the taste. My soup was delicious, and this was followed by cassoulet which once again took me right back to my summer holidays
Gibson A.
Jun 23, 2010
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L'escargot Bleu was voted the best newcomer of the year in 2009 due to the quality of its service and the range of the ingredients used in the food. It's contemporary French cuisine made from locally sourced Scottish ingredients. They also sell horse meat. Now, plenty of people think it's some kind of heinous crime to eat horse meat because they 'like horses'. So what if they like horses? Does that mean they'd happily eat a chicken, pig or cow because they don't like them? Of course not, they just don't fancy the idea of eating a half-domesticated
Stuart B.
May 18, 2010
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You can't miss this place, its like Smurf on Broughton Street.
I'm going to avoid the controversial subject of they sell Horse meat here. This is not the only establishment in the world, or Scotland for that fact that serves it. I don't want to eat it, but nobody is forcing me too. There obviously must be a market for it because it's on the menu, so each to there own. So I'll stick to the restaurant as a whole.
My dish came out very quick and the staff were nice. A little expensive but they use authentic French ingredients which I was told you can purchase afterwords
I'm going to avoid the controversial subject of they sell Horse meat here. This is not the only establishment in the world, or Scotland for that fact that serves it. I don't want to eat it, but nobody is forcing me too. There obviously must be a market for it because it's on the menu, so each to there own. So I'll stick to the restaurant as a whole.
My dish came out very quick and the staff were nice. A little expensive but they use authentic French ingredients which I was told you can purchase afterwords
