Bistro du Vin

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586 reviews

#765 of 1,598 Restaurants in Edinburgh$$ - $$$, French, European, Diner

+44 131 247 4900+ Add website

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8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Mon

7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Tue

7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Wed

7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Thu

7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Fri

7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Sat

8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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3.5

586 reviews

#765 of 1,598 Restaurants in Edinburgh

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PRICE RANGE

$19 – $57

CUISINES

French, European, Diner

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly

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11 Bristo Place, Edinburgh EH1 1EZ Scotland

+44 131 247 4900

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For a majestic dining experience, dinner at Bistro du Vin Edinburgh is full of fresh, seasonal ingredients, combined to offer you honest and hearty dishes to make your mouth water. Whether you're out for a romantic evening, a family meal, a night off from the kitchen or a business dinner - the ambience is just the right side of lively, very relaxed and friendly, the food exquisite and the service impeccable. Our à la carte and Fixed Price menus are filled with tasty options and our extensive wine list is ready to provide the perfect partner to your food. Our Sommelier will advise and recommend a delightful wine to match any dish.

PRICE RANGE

$19 – $57

CUISINES

French, European, Diner

Special Diets

Vegetarian Friendly

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night

FEATURES

Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Table Service

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3.5

586 reviews

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169

Very good

153

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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.

Alison c

1 contribution

A disappointing evening

Jan 2024 • family

What should have been a wonderful evening to celebrate my daughter's birthday was a disaster. We waited over 45minutes for our starters and they forgot the main course for our youngest member of the family. It arrived so late that she was too tired to eat. The waiter gave incorrect descriptions of some of the dishes which also led to disappointment. The manager did give us a discount on the meal but that did not compensate for a spoilt celebration. Having said that, the bar stff were extremely efficient and helpful.

Written January 7, 2024

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Ben Bel

Thank you for your feedback and apologies again for the lack of service you received - we hope to welcome you again very soon, warmest regards

Written February 16, 2024

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Ray S

Dundee19 contributions

Off hand service.

Aug 2023 • friends

Having eaten before at Hotel du Vin in Edinburgh and St Andrews we were very disappointed..6 friends meeting up for the Fringe. It was explained there were no olives..no Chateaubriand and they had ran out of Grouse whisky..it was only 3.30pm. All this is understandable at Fringe time but the girl who was serving us (wearing a checked jacket) had an unfortunate manner..she was very off hand and acted as if she was superior to us all.

Written August 23, 2023

Ben Bel

Thank you so much for your feedback, I am disappointed to hear we failed to deliver on our standards and hope to see you again very soon, warmest regards

Written October 10, 2023

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Elaine M

Livingston12 contributions

Awful meal

Jul 2023 • couples

Just awful food, onion tart was so hard you couldn't cut through it, chicken main was just like fast food chicken and chips nothing like a French restaurant we eat in a lot of French restaurants as love the food this is truely terrible very disappointed as it was a birthday treat, the only good thing was the serving staff were lovely.

Written July 23, 2023

Ben Bel

Thank you so much for your feedback, we always try our very best to ensure you enjoy your dining experience with us and take on board your comments, warmest regards

Written October 10, 2023

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

dkeith

307 contributions

Nice meal

May 2023 • couples

Ate here on our first night in Edinburgh. service and food were just fine, nice but not outstanding. We ate from the Prix Fixe menu and had a reasonable meal in quiet , pleasant environment with good service.

Written May 29, 2023

Ben Bel

Thank you so much for your lovely words and we hope to see you both again very soon, warmest regards

Written June 11, 2023

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_m1cog

Bristol28 contributions

Lovely setting, great food

Feb 2023 • none

Breakfast is great, staff are chatty, friendly, helpful. Evening meal was delicious. Great atmosphere

Written February 9, 2023

HDV_Edinburgh

Thank you so much for your lovely words, we hope to see you soon, warmest regards

Written March 13, 2023

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Elizabeth C

Glasgow8 contributions

Everything perfect

Feb 2023 • none

Was celebrating a big birthday with a group of friends from all over the UK. We all met at Hotel Du Vin for a private Saturday evening dinner, nearly 30 people. Champagne on arrival, a sumptuous meal in their private dining room, birthday cake all round - everything was perfect! Everybody's food was divine. Wines also excellent (the clue is in the name) All of the staff at HDV were very professional but also genuinely warm and friendly. Such a special, memorable evening. A hidden gem amongst Edinburgh restaurants - highest possible recommendation

Written February 7, 2023

HDV_Edinburgh

Thank you so much for your lovely words, we hope to see you all again very soon, warmest regards

Written March 13, 2023

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Timothy H

Draycott207 contributions

Food good, service not so

Jul 2022 • none

It was a shame as we were staying in the hotel but the service was pretty poor to be honest. Started off fine but then we just seemed to be forgotten between courses every time. It wasn't as if it was busy, 4 or 5 tables at the most. Had to wait for the starters to turn up because nobody took our wine order and waited 20 minutes for the desert menu to arrive. There was just no body around! A pity as the food is pretty good but this sort of thing just spoils it.

Written July 18, 2022

HDV_Edinburgh

Thank you so much for your note and feedback. We are sorry we didn’t live up to our normal standards and look forward to you giving us another chance to prove you our teams ability in delivering great service, warmest regards

Written October 7, 2022

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ian macD

Stirling30 contributions

Worst meal for a long, long time

Visited restaurant on 19th October, we had been before and meal was really good. I opted for bouillabaisse, I was looking forward to the fresh taste of fennel in a seafood stew. The plate arrived, instead of a nice consommé type broth there was a pile of gloop in the bottom of the plate. It looked suspiciously similar to the contents of my grandson’s nappy. It was topped with one Luke warm prawn, two prawn heads, some mussels, who could have been the stunt double for Zelda from the Terrahawks, some greenery and a fillet of sea bass, the red mullet had already been reported as MIA. There was also another gloopy blob of caramac coloured substance, whose identity remains unknown. As for a taste of fennel, I think the dish may have been shown a fennel seed before being brought out. The meal was sent back and I refused the offer of something else. If a Chef was responsible for this he or she should be ashamed of themselves. We will never go back.

Written October 28, 2021

HDV_Edinburgh

Thank you so much for your lovely note, warmest regards

Written June 13, 2022

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Matthew W

6 contributions

Fantastic Birthday Lunch

Sep 2021 • none

We chose Bistro du Vin for a birthday lunch in the Burke and Hare private dining room, for 17 people (adults and children). Overall the experience was faultless - right from the first contact with Martyna we were made to feel that nothing was too much trouble and communication was always prompt and to the point. Martyna did a great job working through our requirements, sorting out dietary needs and ensuring everything was as expected on the day. On the day itself Rene and his team were outstanding. Everyone was made to feel welcome, service was efficient but still warm and friendly and Rene was ever-present without ever being intrusive. The food itself could not have been better, and everyone left talking about already booking their next meal!

Written September 13, 2021

HDV_Edinburgh

Thank you so much for your lovely note and we look forward to seeing you again very soon, warmest regards

Written June 13, 2022

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

lambrinor

Timisoara1531 contributions

A nice place

Sep 2021 • family

This bistro is exactly to my taste: it has very tasty food, a correct selection of wines, the atmosphere is pleasant and the staff friendly.

Written September 2, 2021

HDV_Edinburgh

Thank you so much, warmest regards

Written June 13, 2022

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

MickBrookes

Kendal11 contributions

Great ambience ... poor food and service

Aug 2020 • couples

We visited Hotel du Vin for a special meal on Friday 7th August .... we were greeted by a very friendly lady and liked the ambience. I ordered steak and asked for it as advertised ... pink. It was done to shoe leather We asked for wine with the meal but had to ask for it to be served and it arrived when we had almost finished without an apology from a male wIter who was clearly not i terested in his job The rioja was delicious We decided to have another one and the rioja tasted as though it was dregs . I complained and was offered another glass but stupidly did not want to make a fuss The bill was £100+ which would have been OK but not with the poor service, poor food and atrocious wine. I did nor want to make a fuss as it was a special visit and it would have spoiled the moment .... I should have done!!!

Written August 10, 2020

HDV_Edinburgh

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. I am sorry to hear you didn’t enjoy your time with us and that we failed to deliver our usual service standards. The team alway try their very best to make sure you have a great time and should things not go to plan they are always on hand to rectify the issues. I wish we had picked up on the issue you raised oh the night and would have been able to organise something. I truly hope you will give us a chance to redeem ourselves and hope to welcome you back very soon, please so contact me directly at the hotel and I will indeed endeavour to organise a gesture on your next visit, warmest regards, Ben Bel

Written August 11, 2020

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AnnieMac

Edinburgh4216 contributions

Fabulous Sunday lunch before lockdown

Mar 2020 • none

We had Sunday lunch here the last Sunday before lockdown & it was absolutely delicious. We used an ITISON voucher & I can’t wait to go back. A glass of champagne & a starter from the amazing cold buffet then roast beef (wow) followed by a amazing puds. Service was very good & the place was busy so a great atmosphere too.will be back soon.

Written August 5, 2020

HDV_Edinburgh

Thank you so much for your lovely words and we hope to see you again very soon, warmest regards, Ben Bel

Written August 14, 2020

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Marion M

Dunfermline73 contributions

Lunch deal only two choices

Mar 2020 • none

We came here with an Itison voucher for a two course lunch time meal Choice of three starters,mains and sweets Chose our main to be told they had run out of crabcakes....at one o’clock Only one meat or vegetarian choice then ! If this is the usual menu ,why had they run out of one dish Cullen skink soup starter was very nice,our second choice was the vegetarian haggis,as we don’t like lamb.It was also good Drinks expensive,plus a service charge added on Nothing startling decor wise Tables very close together Looking forward to coming here A bit disappointing

Written March 11, 2020

HDV_Edinburgh

Thank you Marion, we always try to ensure we have all our dishes available and happy to replace with some of our a la carte menu items. We hope to see you again very soon, warmest regards, Ben Bel

Written March 20, 2020

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Rose

4 contributions

Amazing food, drinks and staff.

Jan 2020 • none

The unique atmosphere, the design, the elegance of the interior gives you a unique or priceless feeling. Delicious food combined with the best drinks. Perfect place for couples, high quality business meetings, etc.

Written January 23, 2020

HDV_Edinburgh

Thank you so much for your lovely words, we loved having you and look forward to seeing you again soon, warmest regards, Ben Bel

Written January 30, 2020

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.