Positioned in the heart of Edinburgh's Bruntsfield, Montpeliers bar and restaurant has been a firm favourite amongst locals for over twenty years. We work closely with local Edinburgh suppliers to ensure we get the best food and drink possible. Located in Bruntsfield we're a popular place where to eat before visiting the Kings Theatre or the Dominion cinema in Morningside.

We're open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. Favourite local suppliers, up-and-coming artisan producers and passionate chefs - enjoy Montpeliers food! It's no secret that we are proud exponents of craft-brewed beer, premium spirits and great wine here at Montpeliers.

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Donald Groves

Jan 05, 2022

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Average sums it up best. Bench seats are upright and not very comfortable. Menu was ok, portion sizes on the small side and the beef cheek and mushroom pie had very little filling. Disappointing for 2 low cost ingredients.
In summary, I'd go back, but not if I was choosing somewhere to eat.

Tyron Park OhTyron

Jan 03, 2022

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Green curry tastes like cook added water, tacos are really dry. Even worse they didn’t serve me pudding but charged it

Neil Wallace

Dec 31, 2021

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As always the service is first class , even when the staff are under pressure they always have time to make you welcome and keep the food and drink coming. well worth a lunchtime visit 5**

Gavin Percy

Dec 10, 2021

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Great menu, good service, my food was disappointing ox cheek and mushroom pie. 4 bits of ox cheek, no mushrooms, watery gravy and non risen puff pastry. Ate it all it was edible. Mentioned to the waitress who handled it well and gave me my drink complimentary. Shame

Sofiane M'Barki

Dec 08, 2021

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Hi, this review might not be useful for everyone and may not apply to all the meals served throughout the day. I'm french, and I was very happy to see a restaurant named after one of the most famous cities in France, specifically for it's gastronomy and street food.
Unfortunately, today, I felt paying for the breakfast here was a trap. The 14.95 pound breakfast was served cold, and the coffee too. What a waste. I know it might not be usual, be it's enough to shut down a day, especially on the new year.
Hopefully this was a one off event, but in either case I will be happy to discuss.

Tina Kilgour

Oct 05, 2021

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The place was lively, pub quiz, nice friendly atmosphere and staff and the food was lovely 😍

Les Palmer

Sep 20, 2021

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Great venue, good choice of drinks and food, friendly, helpful service and highly recommended

Dieter Lloyd

Aug 29, 2021

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Great staff, good food. Epic full monty breakfast, onion rings, steak frites.

Cameron Crouch

Aug 04, 2021

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My overall experience was amazing, the food was the best I’ve ever had- on holiday from Brighton with my girlfriend and they have made our last night one to remember- can’t thank marine enough, she was polite quick and very helpful. Thank you so much great service 5*

D. J.

Jul 25, 2021

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Cocktails we had were slightly too sweet but great atmosphere, I'll be back to try more! (My friend wasn't too impressed with the Bloody Mary, see pic)

Karla Butterworth

Jul 06, 2021

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Sat at the bar. A fantastic barman served us but didn’t get his name unfortunately. Made our evening fantastic, made an excellent margarita, went out of his way to help us and was an absolute gent, the perfect bartender!

Andrew Lee

Jul 05, 2021

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Great decor, great food, great service - and Beavertown Pale Ale - what mors could you ask?

Cassy Tang

Jun 01, 2021

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Very disappointing service I used to love this place - but I must say I will not be coming back, didn’t feel welcome by any staff. Approaching one staff with was very rude tall with short blonde hair to pay bills and got told to go back to the table in a very rude manner!! No please felt very intimidated by her gesture.

Shafeer Rishad

May 10, 2021

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Food was delicious and got to us pretty quickly, the staff were very welcoming and helpful and just good vibes overall on the inside. Definitely recommend visiting but call ahead as it gets pretty busy.

Jennifer S.

Mar 20, 2020

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Support your local businesses! Lovely ambience, good service, yummy sharing platters - especially the beetroot smoked salmon o. The Fish board.

Taz Choudhury

Jan 31, 2020

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GREAT SERVICE, GREAT PRICES AND GOOD FOOD
Had a table booked for 1:30 on a Saturday and it was much needed because it was busy when i got there.
The service here was really good as the waitresses were friendly, quick to take an order, and quick to serve food!
I got The Monty which was decent in size. Everything served was quite good however there were a few things that were not amazing. The scrambled eggs that I got were a little watery which made them lack a little taste. The potato scone was also not that fresh. The good thing about this dish is that you get a juice and coffee/tea included

Natalie B.

Sep 25, 2019

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I had the cod with risotto and rocket, a side order of broccoli and a "Tanqueray of Sunshine" drink. For dessert I had Chocolate and Cherry Nemesis. Everything was excellent and our waiter Ruben was a terrific waiter. I would highly recommend.

Ashley M.

Mar 13, 2019

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If you're going here for a Sunday breakfast/lunch/brunch, MAKE A RESERVATION. I waited for over an hour for a table for two until I was finally seated for what was a pretty good meal. It gets crowded, people, plan ahead.

The Mexican tortilla was only okay, but the TRUFFLE MAC N CHEESE was amazing!! Unfortunately, the truffle mac n cheese is only served as a small side and not a bucket. I swear it's that good...you'll want a bucket full.

Also, the wait staff is friendly and attentive.

Emily H.

May 02, 2016

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Custard instead of bernaise sauce. On steak. Custard on steak.

Was the meal comped? Yes. Did anyone make a move to make any sort of apology? Actually no. One star, thanks.

Marie-Line V.

Dec 15, 2015

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Very cozy place. Can be busy for brunch/lunch so a reservation is recommended.

The cappuccino is really really good! I even had two, something I normally never do.

The eggs benny were ok, good thick sauce. I had them with salmon and spinach, but the contrast between cold and hot elements I found not ideal. I realise the salmon is of course cold, but maybe they should have toasted the bun a bit.

Still, for coziness, friendly service, nice place, and amazing cappuccino, they deserve 4 stars for sure!

Jody B.

Dec 12, 2015

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I would very happily set up here with a coffee and my laptop and watch the world go by. It's absolutely charming, if not a bit on the expensive side.

I very rarely get into Bruntsfield, so when the resurrected Yelp Brunch Club landed here, I was tickled pink (thanks John & Alisa!). The space is like a little Parisian fairytale with its fairy lights and sweet little cafe seating. I wish the inside held a bit more of the whimsicality of their entrance, but its clean lines and simple place settings are still lovely... bonus points for the proper tea cups.

I usually can't pass up an

Annie K.

Mar 28, 2015

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The atmosphere and service at this Bruntsfield favorite were excellent today. My boyfriend and I were seated quickly around 13:15, without a reservation. We each had Bloody Mary's, which were excellent. He had the Full Monty and really enjoyed it, and I had the Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon. I would rate 5 on the atmosphere and 'cool factor,' but am giving 4 stars since the salmon flavor was overpowered by too much Hollandaise sauce. Will return and will take friends for sure.

Sara C.

Oct 05, 2014

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Expensive but nice.

I had a burger here recently and found it delicious, in fact it had one of the best onion rings I've ever had in my life on it (disclaimer 1: I don't like onion rings and this one was more batter than onion, disclaimer 2: I love batter!)

Montpeliers seems constantly full and our 4pm stop in was over-shadowed by the fact that every table seems to be booked from 5:30.

The menu is decent, I had the burger with Isle of Mull cheddar and The OH went for the pulled pork roll. Both were pretty delicious and I washed mine down with the Ginger Grouse - a decent drink if