11 family-friendly French restaurants in Edinburgh
Family-friendly French restaurants in Edinburgh, filtered so every one has at least one confirmed family signal — a kids' menu, high chairs or step-free buggy access. Tick the filters to narrow by what matters to you, and check the map to see what's nearby.
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Lively Edinburgh brunch spot with generous portions, patient staff, window tables and a legendary sticky toffee pudding — expect a wait at weekends.
Light, calm Edinburgh bistro run by two brothers — quick friendly service, generous plates, kids' menu, high chairs and buggy access.
Genuinely good French cooking above the Traverse theatre, with a kids' menu, high chairs and attentive staff — small, lively and worth booking.
A warm little Broughton Street bistro with brilliant brunch, patient staff, high chairs and buggy access — small inside, so book ahead.
Lively French bistro in Edinburgh with a kids' menu, high chairs, step-free buggy access and outdoor seating.
Lively Edinburgh brasserie with a kids' menu, high chairs, step-free buggy access and outdoor seating; booking recommended.
Small, relaxed Mediterranean bistro with generous sharing plates, stone-baked pizzas, high chairs and vegan options — quiet at lunch, worth booking at weekends.
Central Edinburgh brunch spot with huge portions, colouring sheets for children, two seating areas and staff who happily rearrange for families.
A warm little Old Town cafe near the Royal Mile, strongest at breakfast — quick hot drinks, high chairs, kids' menu.
Cosy French bistro with a bargain set lunch, fast-arriving bread and olives, kids' menu and high chairs — book ahead.
Smart French dining on the fourth floor with a terrace overlooking the city — prams welcome, set lunch good value, book ahead for a window table.
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