L'Escargot Bleu Restaurant and Wine Bar

20 Best Restaurants in Edinburgh | Condé Nast Traveler

"L'Escargot Bleu is a slice of France in the heart of Edinburgh, complete with French staff, French decor, and an oh-so-very French menu. Open since 2009, this smart restaurant has award-winning chef Fred Berkmiller running the show, and he's a stickler for provenance. This means only the finest Scottish, seasonal ingredients, all sourced from a host of top local suppliers, make it into the kitchen and onto the plate. Your traditional black pudding—definitely homemade—will come with Orkney scallops; your French-style snails will be from Barra in the Outer Hebrides. Edinburgh has seen a slew of new openings in the past two years—some of them very good—but L’Escargot Bleu remains a top choice because of its traditional French food, professional service, and warm, inviting setting. It's a steady choice, in the best possible way." - Caroline Eden