Harden's survey result
Summary
“Like a Gallic hug”, chef-patron Fred Berkmiller’s “properly sourced old-school French cuisine” comes packaged with “Gallic good humour, impeccable service and quirky decoration in this wonderfully authentic restaurant”, “now with new wine bar underneath”. Sadly, its nearby sibling L’Escargot Blanc closed down last year after 18 years.
Summary
“A joy of a French bistro” in the West End – Gallic chef-owner Fred Berkmiller also owns the nearby L’Escargot Blanc – where the “classic” cuisine has “named provenance, and is often locally sourced” or brought over from Berkmiller's homeland.
Summary
“The French bistro food always hits the mark” at this “friendly” West End outfit of over a decade's standing, with a “lively and convincingly authentic atmosphere”. Chef-patron Fred Berkmiller, from the Loire Valley, also owns L’Escargot Blanc nearby.
Summary
“The French bistro food always hits the mark” at this “friendly” 10-year-old West End outfit with a “lively and convincingly authentic atmosphere”. Chef-patron Fred Berkmiller, from the Loire Valley, also owns L’Escargot Blanc nearby.
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Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £20.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.00 |
 Extras |
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|---|---|
| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
56 Broughton St, Edinburgh, EH1 3SA
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 5:30 pm‑20:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30 pm‑20:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:15 pm, 5:30 pm‑20:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:15 pm, 5:30 pm‑20:30 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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