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L'Etoile Salon de Tea
A hidden gem in Edinburgh's Old Town, serving exquisite French patisserie and premium teas in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere.
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A hidden gem in Edinburgh's Old Town, serving exquisite French patisserie and premium teas in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere.
L'Etoile Salon de Tea is a charming French-inspired café nestled near Edinburgh Castle on Victoria Street, offering a warm and cozy ambiance that feels like home. Renowned for its expertly crafted desserts, such as the decadent chocolate dome and delicious flan, along with superb beverages like rich hot chocolate and premium black coffee, this hidden gem provides an elegant patisserie experience without the crowds. The friendly and attentive staff ensure excellent service, catering to various dietary needs including gluten-free options. Ideal for breakfast, lunch, or a relaxing tea break, it's a must-visit spot in Edinburgh's Old Town for those seeking quality food and a delightful atmosphere.
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Handcrafted French-inspired pastries like chocolate domes, flan, and tarts, with gluten-free options available.
Expertly brewed black coffee, rich hot chocolate, and a wide selection of teas, including specialty blends.
Hearty Scottish breakfast plates, paninis with salad, and other savory items for a satisfying meal.
Relax in our warm, clean, and inviting atmosphere with friendly, attentive service in Edinburgh's Old Town.
Carefully prepared dishes catering to dietary needs, including gluten-free and allergy-conscious choices.
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Overall rating
Luis Navarro
I absolutely love L’Étoile! This charming French café near Edinburgh Castle (along Victoria Street) has a warm, cozy ambiance that makes you feel right at home. The staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming, adding to the delightful atmosphere. I tried the flan, which was delicious, and the black coffee truly deserves to be called “black gold”, it was superb. The hot chocolate was wonderful too, perfectly rich and comforting. Overall, L’Étoile is the kind of café you end up recommending to everyone. It’s cosy, the service is wonderful, and the flan and drinks are genuinely worth going for. I highly recommend it, I can’t wait to return!
Kirsten
A hidden gem. The understated cafe won’t jump out at you from the street, but the expertly done desserts look and taste so perfect that you know the chef is highly skilled. We always get a chocolate dome (pictured), something I couldn’t even fathom making at home and is so rich that it could take your chocolate cravings away for weeks. Everyone is flocking to Stockbridge for pastry, but you could have elegant patisserie in Old Town for less, and no long line.
sarina watson
Little hidden gem of a cafe in Edinburgh. Recommended to me/ taken there by a friend - it was all great. The atmosphere is relaxed, very clean, many drink options, delicious deserts and superb food. We had the paninis with salad, teas and a couple tarts. Great service, our waitress was so attentive, friendly, polite and professional. A must try if you’re in Edinburgh! We will be back again.
Joyce Sikking
The gluten-free chocolate pastry is fabulous in taste, texture and beautiful served. It’s a 10 out of 10! The rest of the menu is also very delicious and most of all they have a good eye to allergies. The service is excellent! Absolutely recommended!
Danny Bùi
We had our breakfast here during our first visit to Scotland, and it was just perfect. The hot chocolate was warm, rich, and exactly what we needed on a cold morning. I had the Scottish breakfast plate, which was hearty and delicious. A cozy little spot that made for a lovely start to our trip.
