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Cafe Cassis

43 - 45 Salisbury Road | Newington, Edinburgh eh16 5aa, Scotland
0131 667 8991
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Ranked #16 of 1,352 restaurants in Edinburgh
Price range: £8 - £27
Cuisines: French, Scottish
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Münchenstein
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Das Cassis besitzt eine tolle, moderne Atmosphäre und bietet wunderbares Essen. Die Besitzer sowie auch die Bedienung sind sehr herzlich und freundlich. Bei unserem zweiten Besuch wurden wir bereits wie alte Freunde empfangen. Es war wirklich eines der Highlights unserer Schottlandferien. Wir können es wirklich jedem wärmstens empfehlen. The Cassis owns a great modern ambience and offers all kind wonderfull... More

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2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Had a superb meal here tonight, the food was really good, we both had three courses which we can't fault. Really good value and would recommend and be back soon hopefully.

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Ciamannacce
Senior Contributor
32 reviews 32 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

This a real restaurant, not a tourist trap. Quiet and peaceful on a saturday night, yet full and lively, it offers a nice atmosphere. The warm and welcoming owners and staff provide their guests with very nice food and they accomodate every kind of allergy. Everybody is really really really nice to people and especially to children. We feel the... More

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See 3 more reviews by Galera_u_veru for Edinburgh
Edinburgh
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15 reviews 15 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Cafe Cassis is, since opening, consistently great. Fabulous cooking from Chef/owner and great service from his front of house lovely wife. French cuisine at affordable prices. Snails and cassoulet along with other delights. As they are open all day snacks/coffee/cakes can be had also. Basically anything you could wish for is here. A bonus is the lovely garden (weather permitting,... More

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See 11 more reviews by Mo_Edin for Edinburgh
London, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
60 reviews 60 reviews
32 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
64 helpful votes 64 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

So my husband and I stayed at The Salisbury Hotel last month when we were visiting Edinburgh for the week-end. This is how we know of Cafe Cassis - the hotel has its breakfast there in the mornings, though the Cafe is independently owned and open for lunches and dinners. We came back on a Friday evening wanting a night... More

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See 4 more reviews by Excentrique for Edinburgh
Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom
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35 reviews 35 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

Not quite 5 stars yet, but pushing hard. Why not? Lots of interesting food choices, many with a French flavour, but just lacks the subtlety of a Michelin experience. Only just though, and the big difference here is that you get absolutely astonishingly good value for money - generous hearty portions, lots of flavours, lost of colour, lots to talk... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1 review
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

This restaurant is a hidden gem. The food is delightful and the service top notch. Nothing is too much trouble including party planning. Very classy decor and warm. No outdoor seating I think but it was raining the night we were there. All the guests were real foodies so this rating is not given lightly!

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Neighbourhood restaurant. Intimate, modern environment with welcoming, pleasant and efficient service staff. Very good value weekday lunch table d'hote menu.Cooking conveys subtle depth of flavour and this, together with variety of traditional and contemporary dishes on menu, suggests experience, skill and flair. A gem on the south side.

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Edinburgh
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21 reviews 21 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

My family and I had a really enjoyable meal at this hidden gem of a restaurant. The service was attentive without being intrusive and the menu caters for all tastes. The scallop starter was the best I've ever tasted, and my family were all very happy with their meals; particularly with the desserts! The assiette gourmande, a platter of around... More

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Harrogate, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Went for a late lunch with 6 friends and the food and service was excellent. It was great value for money and the staff could not have been more friendly, making it a wonderful experience. There isn't much more to say really except like some other reviewers have said - don't be put off by the entrance/basement situation, the service... More

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