We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers:
Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.

L'escargot Bleu Restaurant

56 Broughton Street, Edinburgh EH1 3SA, Scotland
0131 557 1600
Website
Update restaurant details
Ranked #90 of 1,351 restaurants in Edinburgh
Price range: £0 - £25
Hours:
Sun - Thu 17:30 - 21:30
Sun - Sat 12:00 - 14:30
Fri - Sat 17:30 - 22:00
Cuisines: French
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Description: Edinburgh may be teeming with French restaurants but very few are as authentic as L���Escargot Bleu. Gaining dedicated fans from the moment its doors opened, this place owes less to what a French restaurant should be than to what a French restaurant is ��� as any visitor to the little bistros of Parisian back streets and off-the-beaten-track towns will tell you. The haphazardly put together surroundings, dotted with Edith Piaf posters and furnished with checked clothed tables, only hints at what the menu has to offer. So true to real French eating, the menu is very nearly unbelievable with snails cooked in piquant garlic, steaks smothered in cheese-heavy sauces and anything else you���d care to imagine being sent out of any good kitchen in Perpignan, Poitiers or Pontivy served without a hint of irony.
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Description: Edinburgh may be teeming with French restaurants but very few are as authentic as L���Escargot Bleu. Gaining dedicated fans from the moment its doors opened, this place owes less to what a French restaurant should be than to what a French restaurant is ��� as any visitor to the little bistros of Parisian back streets and off-the-beaten-track towns will tell you. The haphazardly put together surroundings, dotted with Edith Piaf posters and furnished with checked clothed tables, only hints at what the menu has to offer. So true to real French eating, the menu is very nearly unbelievable with snails cooked in piquant garlic, steaks smothered in cheese-heavy sauces and anything else you���d care to imagine being sent out of any good kitchen in Perpignan, Poitiers or Pontivy served without a hint of irony.
Write a Review

163 reviews from our community

87% Recommend
    100
    42
    11
    8
    2
Rating summary
    Food
    Service
    Value
    Atmosphere
Date Rating
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
30 reviews 30 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

I recently had my second visit to L'Escargot Bleu, again as a couple for an early dinner on a weekday evening. On our last visit we'd ordered a main course and dessert from the set menu - both of us having a beautiful pigeon and veal dish that was cooked to perfection. We'd been keen to return for some time... More

Was this review helpful? Yes
See 22 more reviews by TANS_Edinburgh for Edinburgh
Contributor
19 reviews 19 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Found this place after reading reviews and have to agree with all those ravingly good ones! We're seated upstairs in quirky dining area..very romantic and atmosphere was wonderful..room was full and staff wonderful. Homemade breads great as was scallop starter,lamb tagines and rack of lamb. Creme brûlée delicious. Great value..a must when in Edinburgh!

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
scotland
Top Contributor
108 reviews 108 reviews
59 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

I was very impressed with this restaurant. There was a very warm welcome for us when we arrived something that is sadly lacking in many places nowadays. It was very busy always a good sign. Drinks orders were taken promptly and we were informed of the specials, one starter and one main which I liked as I find it irritating... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
See 33 more reviews by weelassieScotland for Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

This is absolutely one of the best restaurants in Edinburgh. We were in the room at the back with a view in to the kitchen where you can see the French chefs languidly taking their time to create some very tasty fare. I had the steak which was cooked to perfection, melyt in the mouth with a wonderful rich sauce.... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
See 4 more reviews by Douglas F for Edinburgh
Southsea
Top Contributor
62 reviews 62 reviews
36 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
64 helpful votes 64 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

The place is hardly noticed from the road; go upstairs and you enter another world; French music and songs from the 60s welcome you together with all the magnicient posters from the 50s and 60s; it's paradise. What a lovely venue. the staff is very friendly and welcoming. The menu is very imaginative; I had mussels in red wine and... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
See 5 more reviews by Albatros747 for Edinburgh
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

We were glad to get a reservation as we had heard the place was excellent. Great starters (black pudding salad and ox cheek terrine) and mains (confit duck and rabbit) - classic french cooking and extremely well done. We weren't rushed through our courses and finished our drinks in our own time. Shame about the macaroons but a great meal... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
Hampstead, London
Contributor
11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

This is a great French restaurant in Edinburgh - I've been a number of times (conservatively 15+) and the service and the food are consistently good (even when the restaurant is particularly busy). The menu changes regularly and has a good mix of classic french dishes. There's also a good selection of wine at reasonable prices - I can recommend... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

We were recommended the restaurant but were toying with going to an Italian instead as never tried French before. So glad we went! Food is amazing. Tried frogs legs which were delicious and the rack of lamb was enormous. Fantastic wine and lovely waitress. It is reasonably expensive but worth every penny.

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
Dalkeith, United Kingdom
Contributor
14 reviews 14 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

Excellent selection on the menu great food and company on a cold sunny day in Edinburgh. Will return soon.

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
See 4 more reviews by Chis_12 for Edinburgh
Newbury
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

On Wednesday we called in for early supper- bargain menu @12.90 for 2 courses. The food and service was so good we booked a table for the next night at 7.30. The lamb on the a la carte menu was superb, as were the scallops and frogs legs. The cheese selection confirmed our view that we had returned to France.... More

Was this review helpful? Yes 1
See 2 more reviews by AnnieNewbury for Edinburgh

Travellers who viewed L'escargot Bleu Restaurant also viewed

 
Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland
 

Been to L'escargot Bleu Restaurant? Share your experiences!

Write a Review Add Photos Add Videos

Owners: What's your side of the story?

If you own or manage L'escargot Bleu Restaurant, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.

Manage your listing