Petit Paris

Petit Paris

Petit Paris restaurant

Petit Paris restaurant

http://www.petitparis-restaurant.co.uk

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Petit Paris restaurant

How to eat like the French in Edinburgh - Scotsman Food and Drink

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FRENCH cuisine may have been somewhat overtaken in recent years when it comes to dining out – but while gourmet burgers, cronuts and kale may come and go, Gallic gastronomy still sets the global standard.

Gordon Ramsay named La Garrigue his favourite French restaurant on Channel 4’s Ramsay’s Best Restaurant, and the AA guide is a fan too – awarding it two rosettes and a Notable Wine List Award.

The interior, with its high ceilings, shining wooden floors, red banquettes, mahogany bar and gilded mirrors, is authentic and the fries, croques and soupe à l’oignon – standards of French café cuisine – are excellent.

Pierre Levicky’s ill-fated chain of 147 Pierre Victoire bistros started life on Victoria Street in 1988 before taking over the British High Street with its then-novel affordable French fare, then imploding ten years later to the tune of £6 million of debt.

The menu embodies the “if it ain’t broke” philosophy so dear to every French bistro owner’s heart, offering up onion and Reblochon tart, Toulouse sausages, snails cooked in garlic, parsley and Pernod butter, and crêpes in Grand Marnier, and even fondue nights.

Petit Paris | Edinburgh Guide

With a 2011 refurbishment, owners, Philippe and Natalie Bachelet have retained the Parisian charm of chequered table cloths and the small miracle of amazing things going on in a tiny space: beautiful new oak cabinets (made by Patrick Giraud of Eben) full of tempting glasses and bottles, with smooth pewter tops (made by Cyril Piot of Artisan Roofing) that look as though they’ve always been there.

The brand new toilette is bright, fresh and environmentally sound.

Petit Paris • Greater Grassmarket

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Loved for its hearty produits du terroir, this bustling bistro serves up favourites such as the free range "coq au vin"; the grilled entrecote steak dressed in a strong cognac and peppercorn sauce; and the famous Petit Paris stew of the day.

Like Petit Paris in Edinburgh’s historic Grassmarket.

Diners and critics alike love an authentic ambience, and Petit Paris won’t let you down.

Packed with genuine French dishes, using specially imported ingredients, it’s the main reason why, when Petit Paris is described as authentically French, it’s no lie.

Of course, no French restaurant is complete without a fine wine list, and Petit Paris doesn’t disappoint here either.

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