Maison Bleue

I hope I will have another opportunity to return to this restaurant, and will recommend it wholehartedly to my friends and family.

We turned up without reservation of Friday night. A party of 6 at 10 pm!! However, this did not cause major problem, we just had to squeeze around the table for 5!

Everything was dealt with efficiently and professionaly. The restaurant has warm, cozy atmosphere, much needed on a cold October night!

The food was excellent, the wine fantastic (I drank Pinot Grigio rose). Service friendly, quick and helpful. Price very reasonable.

Could you please open something similar in London?
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Olga Slater
Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, October 27, 2008

Can not fault Maison Bleue. Great food, service and atmosphere.
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C Morrison
Thursday, May 29, 2008

We will, without doubt, be returning to Maison Bleue!

On our first trip to Edinburgh, following an indulgent afternoon learning of the cities historic past, we sauntered through the old town looking over restaurant menu's, hoping not to be disappointed by a microwave meal and curly fries for a giant scam of £8.95. Each restaurant we seemed to peer into (on a Sunday evening) appeared to be empty of diners, apart from one...Maison Bleue. Tucked away on one of the old streets leading up from Grassmarket, and a few steps down from the Royal Mile.

Once inside we parked ourselves on the comfortable Morrocan-esque seating area and ordered a beer a piece whilst looking through their well thought out Menu. Once seated at our table in the candlelit dining area, we placed our order, I opted for the fillet steak with a peppercorn sauce and could not fault it, cooked to perfection and presented on a stack with gratin vegetables and fondant potatoes complementing one another perfectly. My partner opted for the Rib-eye steak with an extra side order of mashed gruyere potatoes (just no filling him) and couldn't have had more praise for his dish either. We ordered a bottle of full-bodied red wine which came served at the right temperature to fully enjoy it with our meal. We have one thing to say...TRY MAISON BLEUE.
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Mr and Mrs Brewster
Tuesday, January 22, 2008

We will, without doubt, be returning to Maison Bleue!

On our first trip to Edinburgh, following an indulgent afternoon learning of the cities historic past, we sauntered through the old town looking over restaurant menu's, hoping not to be disappointed by a microwave meal and curly fries for a giant scam of £8.95. Each restaurant we seemed to peer into (on a Sunday evening) appeared to be empty of diners, apart from one...Maison Bleue. Tucked away on one of the old streets leading up from Grassmarket, and a few steps down from the Royal Mile.

Once inside we parked ourselves on the comfortable Morrocan-esque seating area and ordered a beer a piece whilst looking through their well thought out Menu. Once seated at our table in the candlelit dining area, we placed our order, I opted for the fillet steak with a peppercorn sauce and could not fault it, cooked to perfection and presented on a stack with gratin vegetables and fondant potatoes complementing one another perfectly. My partner opted for the Rib-eye steak with an extra side order of mashed gruyere potatoes (just no filling him) and couldn't have had more praise for his dish either. We ordered a bottle of full-bodied red wine which came served at the right temperature to fully enjoy it with our meal. We have one thing to say...TRY MAISON BLEUE.
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Tuesday, January 22, 2008

We tried to get into ther Steak and Mussels place but it was full so walked into Maison Bleue. it was busy so thought we were in for a good meal It seemed atmospheric and a good start to our short break in Edinburgh. We waited a fair time to order and receive drinks but accepted that as we had not booked. When the starters came after say 40 mins we were very dissapointed but nothing bad enough that warranted a complaint.

When the main course arrived however and this is not a cheap restaurant, I could not eat it. and could not understand how they could mess up so badly. The plates were cold the food was cold, non descript sauce which should have been a very easy creamy peppered sauce on a t-bone steak, cmon folks there must only be 45 covers at the most!

So they discounted my meal and gave us 20% off, so for three starters and a bottle of wine the bill was £55.00 Yes I am sure they were concerned, but they need to do some work on the chef or the menu or perhaps both..........
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sue barrie
Wednesday, January 02, 2008

Such a disappointment, they had clearly massively overbooked so we didn't sit down to our table until after 11pm when our reservation was for 9.30pm. Struggled to get a drink whilst waiting in the bar as staff were so stretched. The starters were ok when they eventually came; main course arrived half an hour later (after 11.30 at this point and past eating), my tuna steak had to be sent back twice as it was raw, not even seared. Other mains quite unimpressive given the cost. Whole evening was a shambles, our bill was completely wrong, not a nice atmosphere, many people complaining, simply because of greedy management over booking. Waiting staff did the best they could and were very obliging when we could get their attention, but otherwise appeared to give the restaurant a wide berth to avoid all the customer complaints. Not recommended.
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F Hawkins
Monday, December 03, 2007

We stumbled across this restuarant whilst meandering around Edinburgh, and I remembered seeing their website so we took a chance...... and all I can say is wow. The food and service were top notch, particulaly the sticky toffee pudding, and the decor and ambience of the restaurant was lovely. A treasure we will definitely be returning to.
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Jennifer Holt
Friday, October 12, 2007

what can i say, wow. me and my wife came up to edinburgh for our 20th anv, we already booked this and another resturant for our stay. because we herd great things , maison blue dose it's self no favors with the lunch menue, because the food was outstanding. all three courses. ten out of ten , but when you look at the menue it looks a bit on the dull side, which of course it wasent, the whole lunchtime was wonderful, cant wait to come back. it was a joy, thank you .
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michael jeffery
Friday, June 22, 2007

One of my favourite restaurants in Edinburgh and always the first place I call when I've got friends staying. Great food, lovely staff and a fantastic atmosphere. I've never been disappointed yet.
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Friday, April 13, 2007

Excellent food - top quality.

Extensive and quality wine list.

Warm and friendly staff who are also well informed about the menu.

Lovely relaxing abmbience.

Price is also very good.

One of my favourite places to eat.
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Dave Grant
Wednesday, February 15, 2006