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2024
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2024
Thistle Street appears to be a quiet and narrow Victorian era in the heart of New Town. The Good Living on this cool, relaxed wave to set up a busy bistro touch. The benches and armchairs welcome guests who enjoy simple but serious and innovative cuisine. The service is smiling and the wine list includes several great wines. At the end of the day, the evenings are busy.
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Members' reviews on THE BON VIVANT
4.6/5
26 reviews
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The ratings and reviews below reflect the subjective opinions of members and not the opinion of The Little Witty.
Visited in february 2024
Dîner agréable. Lieu super. Ambiance cordiale.
Visited in february 2024
Distressing night at an overrated restaurant. Unspeakable behaviour commited by staff.
I had ordered a table for three, but was given a table for two right next to a wash room. When prompted to solve the situation, staff was hesitant and blamed us for having booked for two and «suddenly we had become three». Waiter was snappy and rude about it.
We were sent to the bar to wait for another table, but in the end agreed we’d start at the table by the wash room until another one was made available. Instead of giving us a new table, staff dragged another small table next to us closer, creating an awkward seating for three. Weird, given that a table for four was free while this was happening!
At no point did the staff try to amend for the situation. At least a drink om the house could’ve made us feel serviced rather than rejected.
Ultimately, food was good when it finally arrived, but sparse. Very disappointing given the positive reviews this place has gotten.
We were also served random potatoes. We had not ordered these, and they subsequently were taken away. Hoping the potatoes could have been an attempt at amends, it turned out to be another mishap. Tipping point, I’d say.
When asked to remove service fee from the bill, the waiter was annoyed.
All in all, abominable experience.
I had ordered a table for three, but was given a table for two right next to a wash room. When prompted to solve the situation, staff was hesitant and blamed us for having booked for two and «suddenly we had become three». Waiter was snappy and rude about it.
We were sent to the bar to wait for another table, but in the end agreed we’d start at the table by the wash room until another one was made available. Instead of giving us a new table, staff dragged another small table next to us closer, creating an awkward seating for three. Weird, given that a table for four was free while this was happening!
At no point did the staff try to amend for the situation. At least a drink om the house could’ve made us feel serviced rather than rejected.
Ultimately, food was good when it finally arrived, but sparse. Very disappointing given the positive reviews this place has gotten.
We were also served random potatoes. We had not ordered these, and they subsequently were taken away. Hoping the potatoes could have been an attempt at amends, it turned out to be another mishap. Tipping point, I’d say.
When asked to remove service fee from the bill, the waiter was annoyed.
All in all, abominable experience.
Visited in february 2024
Really good food and service ????????
Visited in february 2024
The vibe is vibrant and buzzing but with a candlelit dinner section too. The food was excellent, really great quality! Our servers were also great, lovely and attentive. Highly recommend if you don’t mind the buzz (we went on a friday night)!
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The steak was sublime!
Thank you