Herbe Bistro - CLOSED

The Marque in Grindlay Street used to be our absolute favourite in Edinburgh, the place for high days, holidays, and any day in between if funds allowed. So when we finally found out this place existed we were in hog heaven, even if it meant something of a traipse across town. Don't be deceived by the deli-like appearance, that's just upstairs.

We went first on a Sunday. OH NO!! Closed. So we then tried a Saturday lunchtime.

The stairs are a bit perilous, especially for older folk, but the split level restaurant downstairs is airy and well laid out. Like the Marque, this doesn't have a huge menu but it's all very tempting and extremely good value. If you go at night, seemingly you get their delicious bread rolls (bestest by far in Edinburgh!) along with an amuse-bouche, but not at lunch. Shame. Food is still exquisite so we're now plotting a second assault.