The Bon Vivant
The Bon Vivant
4.5
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Monday
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Friday
4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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Neighborhood: New Town
Suits and shopping bags rule the streets of New Town, until after dark when strappy dresses come out to play. This is the city’s central business district with its smaller offices, clothes boutiques, and many of the city’s flashiest restaurants and ritziest clubs. The architecture along roads like George Street helps give it a swank and formal feel: it’s a planned Georgian development of regal townhouses, geometric squares, and self-important statues. But it’s also a very wanderable neighborhood, with a healthy bustle at almost any time of day and fine people-watching in places like St Andrew's Square which fills with picnickers around lunch. You’ll also find a series of cheerful basement bistros on Hanover Street, while dark Rose Street has something of the feel of an undiscovered back alley and is chock-full of characterful pubs and small independent shops.
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Roggiz
Oslo, Norway4 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
Very nice restaurant with great atmosphere. Super friendly staff. I had the steak and would recommend to everyone! For dessert I had the Hazelnut cake and my girlfriend had the panna cotta. Both were fresh and tasted excellent. Would recommend The Bon Vivant to everyone that wants a good experience with food in Edinburgh 👌
Written July 7, 2022
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Clive B
Honiton, UK25 contributions
Feb 2020
Super friendly staff, good food and generous portions mean we will go back again. The Venison was lovely. I rarely ever say this but they could even provide a slightly smaller portion as it was almost too much!
Written February 12, 2020
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Tim J
Roermond, The Netherlands1 contribution
Jan 2020 • Couples
We went here on the first evening of our Edinburgh trip, and the food was outstanding, as was the kindness of the staff. We felt very welcome and with the affordable pricetag, this definetely is a place I would recommend to whoever is looking for a nice place to dine in the city.
Written January 21, 2020
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Furryboots
Aberdeen, UK100 contributions
Sep 2019
Took the advice of a barman from a nearby bar and went to The Bon Vivant for dinner and it was a real gem. As luck would have it, there was a promotion on which was a 4-course dinner with paired Rioja for only £30pp. That's Asda price!
Written September 19, 2019
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O9465SKsteve
Boston Spa, UK26 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
Apart from a small mix up ( we arrived and there seemed some doubt over my booking until I showed them my email confirmation!)we had an excellent evening, good food nice atmosphere and great music ( Shangrila by the Kinks!!!)
Written June 11, 2019
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Soozlee2014
St. Albans, UK45 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
Visiting Edinburgh for a long weekend, lots of exploring. Found this delightful place down a little cobbled side street. We hadn’t booked but they managed to find us a table. The staff were friendly and polite and knew everything about everything on the menu, they explained each dish. We had the Charcuterie board which had lots of scrummy cured meats, pork rillette, ham hock, sourdough bread and pickles. Joining this we chose 3 of the little Tapas bites. They are very small so i would recommend 3 or 4 each. I highly enjoyed the Smoked Mackerel mousse.
They know how to make a Expresso Martini too. Very very nice.
We also asked for a jug of tap water which they were happy to oblige. We will definitely return next time we have the pleasure of visiting this beautiful city.
Written April 14, 2019
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Bianca
Brisbane, Australia58 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
Had a great lunch at The Bon Vivant. We had made a booking but needn’t have worried as they aren’t that busy for lunch - I suspect dinner is another story. We had the Scotch Egg, bon bon, duck and sausage rolls. The sausage rolls are vegetarian, which I didn’t realize but they were out of this world tasty!!! We also got the lamb and rump for a main and neither of us had meal regret. Drinks were sensational. I had a karafe and a cocktail and my husband had some beers (huge range) and a whisky.

The real star of the visit was the service. We looked after by a lovely guy from Birmingham (I’m so sorry I forgot your name!) he was attentive and gave us some other places to visit around where we were staying.

We had a great time and would recommend for anyone visiting Edinburgh.
Written January 4, 2019
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Charles S
Aberdeen, UK108 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
While in Edinburgh to see a number of shows in the Fringe we decided to go for dinner at The Bon Vivant. We were not disappointed. The staff were excellent and the food was of a very high standard. A number of us chose the lamb and was superb.
Written August 21, 2018
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James Duncan
York, UK212 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
Excellent bar, can't understand why an earlier reviewer's comments on the staff, I spent a couple of very enjoyable hours in here with knowledgeable staff who knew how to mix a cocktail, Customers very friendly too, will return.
Written April 9, 2018
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RandiDI
Grand Bend, Canada95 contributions
Sep 2017 • Friends
Our meals were all delicious, fresh & well presented. The night we were there was very busy & the atmosphere was fun & lively. The staff did a very good job. We were well looked after but neither hurried nor ignored.

Written October 29, 2017
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The Bon Vivant is open:
  • Sun - Sun 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Mon - Thu 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • Fri - Fri 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
  • Sat - Sat 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM



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