Bistro du Vin Edinburgh is the restaurant at Hotel du Vin, 11 Bristo Place in the Old Town. The peaceful, naturally lit dining room takes on a cosier atmosphere in the evening, creating a versatile setting for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
The kitchen serves classical French dishes with a modern British twist and gives careful attention to fresh, regionally sourced ingredients. The à la carte and seasonal prix fixe menus balance long standing bistro favourites with dishes that change as produce becomes available.
Breakfast, bar food, afternoon tea, Sunday lunch and a children's menu extend the offer beyond the main dinner service. A Taste du Vin menu and a separate vegan version create a more structured multi-course experience, while sharing options such as fruits de mer suit leisurely occasions.
Wine is central to the Hotel du Vin identity, with an extensive cellar and knowledgeable staff available to recommend pairings. Guests with allergies should consult the current allergen information and speak to the team before ordering because recipes and seasonal dishes can change.
Address: 11 Bristo Place, Edinburgh EH1 1EZ, Scotland
Bistro du Vin Edinburgh Menu
Amuse-Bouches
Petites Olives Lucques
[VGI] (94kcal)
Amandes Fumées
[V] Smoked almonds (307kcal)
Pain au Levain à la Mélasse
[V] Treacle sourdough with Beillevaire salted butter (188kcal)
Pissaladière
French flatbread with caramelised onion, anchovies and black olive topping (374kcal) or with a ratatouille topping (310kcal)
Cervelle de Canut
Fromage blanc dip, toasted baguette and radishes (297kcal)
Saucisson Sec
Cornichons (88kcal)
Mount ’s Bay Sardines en Boîte
Tinned Mount’s Bay sardines, toasted sourdough and watercress (329kcal)
Hors D’oeuvres
Soupe au Pistou
[VGI] Provençal vegetable soup (328kcal)
Pâté de Foies de Volaille
Chicken liver parfait, raisin chutney, toasted brioche (595kcal)
Saumon Fumé
John Ross Scottish smoked salmon, treacle soda bread and fromage blanc (328kcal)
Quiche au Crabe et au Gruyère
Dorset crab and Gruyère quiche with chicory, parsley and caper salad (610kcal)
Langoustines à la Provençale
Sautéed scampi in a tomato and pastis sauce with sourdough (312kcal)
Tartare de Boeuf
Finely chopped beef, capers, gherkins and shallots with Burford Brown egg yolk (480kcal). Main course portion served with pommes frites and mixed leaves (1,198kcal)
Jambon Ibérique & Melon Charentais
[VGI] Iberico ham and Charentais melon, sherry and shallot vinaigrette (155kcal)
Sélection d’Entrées
Pâté de foies de volaille, saumon fumé, saucisson sec, quiche au crabe et Gruyère, pain au levain à la mélasse and petites lucques olives (801kcal)
La Grande Soupe à l’Oignon – Un Favori de la Maison
French onion soup (388kcal). The onion soup we’re known for. Deep, rich, and unapologetically comforting. A cosy french classic with caramelised onions in a rich broth, topped with toasted bread and melted cheese. A simple, hearty favourite.
Huîtres Nature
Native rock oysters – single (80kcal)
Huîtres Nature
Native rock oysters – half a dozen (389kcal)
Taste Du Vin
£69.95 per person (based on minimum of two sharing). Sample menu, dishes and wines are subject to seasonal variations. Vegan alternative available.
Chablis
Joseph Drouhin, France | 125ml
Pissaladière
French flatbread with caramelised onion, anchovies and black olive topping
Chateau Léoube
Côtes de Provence, France | 125ml
Langoustines à la Provençale
Sautéed scampi in a tomato and pastis sauce with toasted sourdough
Chardonnay
V1 Journey’s End, Stellenbosch, South Africa | 175ml
Nero d’Avola
La Segreta, Planeta, Sicily, Italy | 175ml
Poussin Basquaise
Spatchcock poussin braised in a tomato and pepper sauce
Tokaji
Late Harvest by Royal Tokaji, Hungary | 50ml
Tarte au Citron
Lemon tart, raspberry
10 Year Old Tawny Port
Graham’s, Portugal | 50ml
Assiette de Fromages
Artisan cheeses, biscuits and chutney
Taste du Vin
Five courses with wine pairings
Plats Principaux
Entrecôte au Poivre 300g
Rib-eye steak, peppercorn sauce (928kcal)
Poussin Basquaise
Spatchcock poussin braised in a tomato and pepper sauce (1,188kcal)
Côte de Porc Cordon Bleu
Pork chop cordon bleu, celeriac remoulade (1,055kcal)
Salade Niçoise
White Bonito tuna, green beans, soft boiled eggs, anchovies, new potatoes and tomatoes (264kcal)
Truite à la Grenobloise
Seared trout, brioche croutons, fine beans, lemon, capers and beurre noisette (641kcal)
Poivrons Piémontais [VGI]
Piedmontese peppers topped with plant-based stracciatella on tomato, basil and pine nut couscous (387kcal)
Poisson du Marché Entier
Market fish Price: Market Price
Salade Maison [VGI]
Baby kale, edamame beans, quinoa and alfalfa sprouts (119kcal | 227kcal)
Accompagnements & Sauces
Pommes Frites [V]
(494kcal)
Pommes de Terre Ratte [V]
Ratte potatoes (242kcal)
Haricots Verts [V]
(113kcal)
Salade de Tomates et Oignons Rouges [VGI]
Tomato and red onion salad (63kcal)
Épinards Cuits à la Poêle [VGI]
Sautéed spinach, lemon and garlic (137kcal)
Salade de Feuilles [VGI]
Mixed leaf salad (23kcal)
Sauce au Poivre
Peppercorn sauce (154kcal)
Beurre Café de Paris
Café de Paris butter (317kcal)
Beurre à l'Ail [V]
Garlic butter (633kcal)
Patisseries et Desserts
Crème Brûlée [V]
(615kcal)
Valrhona Pot de Chocolat [VGI]
Chantilly cream (643kcal)
Pavlova aux Fruits d'Été [V]
Summer fruit pavlova (202kcal)
Tarte au Citron [V]
Raspberry sorbet (696kcal)
Glaces et Sorbets [VGIA]
A selection of ice cream and sorbets, please speak with your server for today’s selection of flavours (34kcal per scoop)
Assiette de Fromages
Artisan cheese, biscuits and chutney (487kcal)
Lunch & Early Dinner
Monday-Sunday, 2 courses £24.95, 3 courses £29.95. Excludes Sunday lunch.
Soupe au Pistou
Provençal vegetable soup
Pâté de Foies de Volaille
Chicken liver parfait, raisin chutney, toasted brioche
Saumon Fumé
John Ross Scottish smoked salmon, treacle soda bread, fromage blanc
Truite à la Grenobloise
Seared trout, brioche croutons, fine beans, lemon, capers and beurre noisette
Poivrons Piémontais
Piedmontese peppers topped with plant-based stracciatella on tomato, basil and pine nut couscous
Crème Brûlée
Valrhona Pot de Chocolat
Chantilly cream
Assiette de Fromages
Artisan cheese, biscuits and chutney. £2.95 supplement.
Sunday Lunch
2 courses £29.95, 3 courses £34.95. Choice of appetisers from the French Market Table, followed by a traditional Roast du Vin or choice of Plat Principaux, and dessert.
Roast du Vin
Traditional roast with French influence
Roast Sirloin of Beef
1,008kcal. Our roasts are served with all the trimmings, including proper Yorkshires.
Roast Chicken & Stuffing
1,288kcal. Our roasts are served with all the trimmings, including proper Yorkshires.
The French Market Table
Soup of the day, a buffet of hot and cold smoked salmon, shell on prawns, selection of charcuterie, grilled vegetables, pickles, potato salad, courgette, green bean and halloumi salad, fennel, feta and pomegranate salad, mixed leaf salad and freshly baked artisan breads.
Truite à la Grenobloise
Seared trout, brioche croutons, fine beans, lemon, capers and beurre noisette (641kcal).
Poivrons Piémontais
Piedmontese peppers topped with plant-based stracciatella on tomato, basil and pine nut couscous (387kcal). [VGI]
Poisson du Marché Entier
Market fish.
Burgers et Frites Classiques
200g burger patty, relish, bacon, grilled cheese, brioche bun (1,187kcal).
Salade Maison
Baby kale, edamame beans, quinoa and alfalfa sprouts (119kcal | 227kcal). Choice of topping included: Chicken (628kcal) / Tiger prawns (70kcal) / Plant-based halloumi [VGI] (260kcal). [VGI]
Crème Brûlée
615kcal. [V]
Valrhona Pot de Chocolat
Chantilly cream (643kcal). [VGI]
Pavlova aux Fruits d’Été
Summer fruit pavlova (202kcal). [V]
Tarte au Citron
Raspberry sorbet (696kcal). [V]
Glaces et Sorbets
A selection of ice cream and sorbets, please speak with your server for today’s selection of flavours (34kcal). [VGIA]
Assiette de Fromages
Artisan cheese, biscuits and chutney (487kcal). £2.95 supplement per person.
Special du Jour
Main course & drink £19.95, includes 175ml glass of house wine, a beer or soft drink. Available Monday to Sunday.
Poivrons Piémontais
Monday special
Salade Niçoise
Tuesday special
Poitrine de Poulet Nourri au Maïs et Charbon de Bois
Wednesday special
Wagyu Steak Haché
Thursday special
Fish & Chips à la Leffe
Friday special. £5 supplement.
Chateaubriand 500g
Saturday special. £19.95 supplement per person.
Contre-filet de Boeuf Rôti
Sunday special
Chateaubriand & Malbec
Chateaubriand paired with a bottle of Argentinian Malbec, served with classic trimmings for two or more to share. Available Sunday-Thursday for dinner. £39.50 per person.
Chateaubriand 500g
Pommes frites, salad and peppercorn sauce
A Bottle of Malbec by Hotel du Vin
Mendoza, Argentina
Afternoon Tea
Prices from £29.95 per person, £40.95 with a glass of Champagne.
Afternoon Tea
Finger sandwiches, cakes and scones with jam and clotted cream
Chicken and tarragon Dijonnaise on sourdough baguette
(190kcal)
Ham and Gruyère mini croissant
(194kcal)
Smoked salmon and chive cream cheese on brioche roll
(178kcal)
Ratatouille and vegan style feta on socca pancake
(110kcal)
A selection of plain and fruit scones served with Beillevaire butter, strawberry conserve and Rodda’s Cornish clotted cream
(305kcal)
Crème brûlée
(222kcal)
valrhona pot of chocolat
(129kcal)
Fine apple tart
(179kcal)
Rum Baba, brioche style cake saturated in a rum syrup with Chantilly cream
(381kcal)
Petites Assiettes
PETITES OLIVES LUCQUES
(94kcal) [VGI]
AMANDES FUMÉES
Smoked almonds (307kcal) [V]
PAIN AU LEVAIN À LA MÉLASSE
Treacle sourdough with Beillevaire salted butter (188kcal) [V]
PISSALADIÈRES
French flatbread with caramelised onion, anchovies and black olive topping (374kcal)
CERVELLE DE CANUT
Fromage blanc dip, toasted baguette and radishes (297kcal)
SAUCISSON SEC
Cornichons (88kcal)
HUÎTRES NATURES
Native rock oysters
Plats à Partager
TORRES SAVEUR OEUF AU PLAT, JAMBON SERRANO ET MANCHEGO
Torres fried egg crisps, Serrano ham and Manchego cheese (720kcal)
TORRES À LA TRUFFE NOIRE ET FROMAGE DE BRIE
Torres black truffle crisps and Brie (907kcal)
TORRES À L’HUILE D’OLIVE, ANCHOIS ET OLIVES FARCIES AU PIMENT
Torres extra virgin olive oil crisps, anchovies and pimento stuffed olives (793kcal)
MOUNT ’S BAY SARDINES EN BOÎTE
Tinned Mount’s Bay sardines, toasted sourdough and watercress (332kcal)
THON DE CANTABRIE EN BOÎTE
Cantabrian tuna in olive oil, toasted sourdough and watercress (450kcal)
FROMAGES ET CHARCUTERIE
A selection of artisan cheeses, saucisson sec, duck rillettes, pickles and chutney (856kcal)
ASSIETTE DE FROMAGES
Artisan cheese, biscuits and chutney (487kcal)
Les Sandwichs
JAMBON BEURRE
Thick cut ham, cornichons, French butter in a baguette style crusty roll with Dijonnaise (317kcal)
SAUCISSON & CORNICHON BRIOCHÉ
Sliced French saucisson, cornichons in a soft brioche roll with Dijonnaise (640kcal)
TOAST À L’AVOCAT
Avocado on toast, chunky cherry tomato salsa and toasted sourdough (289kcal) [VGI]
CROQUE MONSIEUR
Baked ham, Emmental cheese, Vedett IPA rarebit (1,066kcal)
CROQUE MADAME
Baked ham, Emmental cheese, Vedett IPA rarebit and fried egg (1,091kcal)
PAN BAGNAT
A crusty baguette roll stuffed with tomatoes, soft boiled egg, black Niçoise olives, red onion and peppers (248kcal) [V]
Plats Rapide
SOUPE AU PISTOU
Provençal vegetable soup (328kcal) [VGI]
WAGYU STEAK HACHÉ
Coarsely ground wagyu beef patty. Served with pommes frites, petit salad and peppercorn sauce (1,272kcal)
BURGERS ET FRITES CLASSIQUES
200g burger patty, relish, bacon, grilled cheese, brioche bun (1,187kcal)
SALADE MAISON
Baby kale, edamame beans, quinoa and alfalfa sprouts (119kcal | 227kcal) [VGI]
Vegan Afternoon Tea
£29.95 per person
Vegan style Cheddar and pickle on brown loaf
(127kcal)
Cucumber and mint on white tin loaf
(64kcal)
Eggless and cress on white tin loaf
(108kcal)
Ratatouille and vegan style feta on socca pancake
(110kcal)
A selection of plain and fruit scones served with soya spread, Bonne Maman strawberry conserve and vegan cream cheese
(292kcal) [VGI]
Crunchy chocolate cheesecake
(620kcal)
Raspberry and coconut slice
(384kcal)
Carrot and walnut cupcake
(228kcal)
Chocolate and cherry cupcake
(287kcal)
Cream Tea
£15.95 per person
A selection of plain and fruit scones served with Beillevaire butter, Bonne Maman strawberry conserve and Rodda’s Cornish clotted cream, along with two of the Chef ’s patisseries of the day.
(959kcal) [VGIA/NGIA]
Country Table
Adults £19.50 | Children £11.50. Please help yourself to your choices from our Country Table, along with tea, coffee and toast. Charcuterie and porridge are prepared fresh to order from the kitchen and served at your table.
Toast
White and granary
Croissants
Pain au chocolat
Pain au raisin
Freshly baked banana bread
Guernsey Gâche fruit loaf
Granola Bar
A mix of oats, raisins, apricots, sesame seeds, seeds, pecan nuts, coconut flakes, oil, cinnamon and ginger bound together with lemon juice and honey
Cereal
A selection of cereals, including Dorset Cereals, Corn Flakes, Weetabix and Crunchy Nut
Bircher Muesli
Yoghurt, honey, apple and porridge oats
Porridge
Served from the kitchen
Granola & Greek Yoghurt
Berry compote
Yoghurt
Daily selection of delicious flavours
Fruit Salad
Melon, red and green apples, kiwi, pineapple, grapes
Stewed Fruits
Apricots, Agen prunes and figs poached in a spiced vanilla syrup
Charcuterie & Cheese
Slices of Serrano ham, salami Milano and chorizo, Emmental and Croxton Manor Cheddar (served from the kitchen)
Hot Breakfast
Adults £24.00 | Children £12.50 | Included in bed & breakfast packages. Hot dishes are prepared fresh to order from the kitchen and served at your table. Please help yourself to your choices from our Country Table, along with tea, coffee, juice and toast.
Classic Full Cooked Breakfast
Cumberland sausage, sweet cured bacon, black pudding, grilled tomato, mushroom and eggs (cooked to your liking)
Full Vegan Breakfast
Merguez style sausages, vegan black pudding, grilled tomato, mushroom and scrambled tofu
Eggs Benedict
Toasted English muffin topped with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. With your choice of: ham, oak smoked salmon, flat cap mushroom
Oak Smoked Salmon
With scrambled eggs
Avocado on Toast
Chunky cherry tomato salsa and toasted Altamura bread. Served with poached eggs (optional)
Boiled Eggs
Boiled as you like them, with toasted soldiers
Grilled Kipper
A whole grilled kipper served with lemon parsley butter
French Toast
Streaky bacon and Canadian maple syrup OR berry compote, natural yoghurt and toasted granola
Prix Fixe Menu
2 COURSES – £24.95 | 3 COURSES – £29.95. Add a 175ml glass of house wine or bottle of beer for £3.50. Supplements apply to some dishes, as indicated.
Soupe au Pistou
Provençal vegetable soup
Pâté de Foies de Volaille
Chicken liver parfait, raisin chutney, toasted brioche
Saumon Fumé
John Ross Scottish smoked salmon, treacle soda bread and fromage blanc
Poussin Basquaise
Spatchcock poussin braised in a tomato and pepper sauce
Truite à la Grenobloise
Seared trout, brioche croutons, fine beans, lemon, capers and beurre noisette
Poivrons Piémontais
Piedmontese peppers topped with plant-based stracciatella on tomato, basil and pine nut couscous
Crème Brûlée
Valrhona Pot de Chocolat
Chantilly cream
Assiette de Fromages
Artisan cheese, biscuits and chutney
Les Enfants
Children’s menu. Prices shown as Adult/Child (under 12s).
Garlic Bread & Dippers
Homemade garlicky sourdough with houmous, carrot and cucumber sticks
Tomato & Cheddar Soup
Classic tangy soup with grated cheddar to sprinkle
Melon & Berries
Mixed sweet berries and melon
Prawn Cocktail
Tasty prawns coated in a yummy mayonnaise and tomato sauce with lettuce leaves
Sausage, Chips & Beans
Cumberland sausages with fries and baked beans
Fish Goujons, Chips & Peas
Thick cut breaded plaice goujons with fries and garden peas
Mac N’ Cheese
Classic cheesy pasta with a crunchy salad
Steak & Chips
Rib-eye steak with fries and watercress
Sunday Roast Beef or Chicken Breast
Served with all the trimmings, including a proper Yorkshire pud. Available Sunday lunchtime only.
Vegan Taste Du Vin
£69.95 per person (based on minimum of two sharing). A curated journey through wine & flavour. Each course has been expertly paired by our group sommelier with a glass of wine to complement the dish. Sample menu, dishes and wines are subject to seasonal variations.
Pissaladière
French flatbread with a ratatouille topping
Soupe au Pistou
Provençal vegetable soup
Poivrons Piémontais
Piedmontese peppers topped with plant-based stracciatella on roasted tomato and pine nut couscous
Valrhona Pot de Chocolat
Chantilly cream
Assiette de Fauxmage
Selection of vegan cheese, toasted sourdough, raisin chutney
Cocktails
Hotel du Vin Fizz
Cuvée Hotel du Vin Champagne, Absolut Vodka, Briottet Crème de Framboise, pineapple
Classic Champagne Cocktail
Cuvée Hotel du Vin Champagne, Hennessy Cognac, bitters, sugar
Bellini Royale
Cuvée Hotel du Vin Champagne, Briottet Crème de Pèche, peach
French 75
Cuvée Hotel du Vin Champagne, Tanqueray Gin, lemon, sugar
Beers & Ciders
Heineken
Holland, 330ml (ABV 5.0%)
Heineken 0%
Holland, 330ml (ABV 0.0%)
Birra Moretti
Italy, 330ml (ABV 4.6%)
Vedett Extra Pilsner
Belgium, 330ml (ABV 5.0%)
Hot Drinks
Tea
English Breakfast, Decaffeinated Breakfast, Earl Grey, Organic Chamomile, Organic Peppermint, Pure Green, Blackberry & Raspberry, Lemon & Ginger
Americano
(2kcal)
Espresso
(1kcal)
Macchiato
(13kcal)
Soft Drinks
Coke
Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero. 330ml.
Mixers
Coca-Cola, Diet Coke. 200ml.
Schweppes
Lemonade, Soda Water. 200ml.
Fever Tree Tonic
Indian, Refreshingly Light, Mediterranean, Elderflower. 200ml.
White Wine
175ml glass; 250ml glass; 500ml carafe; 750ml bottle.
Maison Blanc
Anciens Temps, Vin de France.
Riesling
Hills & Valleys, Pikes, Clare Valley, South Australia.
Muscadet
Sèvre-et-Maine sur Lie La Bretesche, Jérémie Huchet, France.
Pinot Grigio
Puiatti, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy.
Liqueurs
Saliza Amaretto
Italy, (ABV 28%)
Cotswolds Cream
England, 50ml (ABV 17%)
Tosolini Expré
Italy, (ABV 28%)
Tosolini Sambuca
Italy, (ABV 28%)
Single Malt
10 Year Old Bushmills
Ireland, (ABV 40.0%)
Cotswolds
England, (ABV 46.0%)
Auchentoshan 3 Wood
(ABV 43.0%)
Whisky
All spirits served in 25ml measures unless stated.
Johnnie Walker Black, Blended
Scotch (ABV 40.0%)
Monkey Shoulder, Blended
Scotch (ABV 40.0%)
Johnnie Walker Blue, Blended
Scotch (ABV 40.0%)