MP’s Bistro in Edinburgh, Midlothian

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Telephone:	+44 131 478 4000
Website:	parliamenthouse-hotel.co.uk
Address:	15 Calton Hill Old Town, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH1 3BJ
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:	340 ftWaterloo Place 570 ftSt James Centre 570 ftSt Andrews House

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Description

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MP’s Bistro is the perfect setting for an Edinburgh dining experience, no matter what the occasion. Our Head Chef takes great pride in his fine menu, delivering a tantalising taste of Edinburgh cuisine that combines Scottish influences with the freshest of local ingredients. Try our great value pre thare menu at only £17.50 for two courses available every evening Sunday to Thursday 6pm to 7.30pm and Friday and Saturday 5.30pm to 7.30pm

History

Established in 1998.

Part of the Parliament House Hotel, MP’s Bistro is tucked away on Calton Hill, just a couple of minutes from Princes Street and Waverley train station. Refurbished in the spring of 2013, MP’s Bistro uses fresh, local ingredients to create menus with a distinct Scottish flavour. As well as offering an a la carte choice, the pre-theatre menu is very popular, thanks in part to the proximity of MP’s Bistro to Edinburgh Playhouse.

At MP’s Bistro on Calton Hill, our team of chefs make everything in house from the oatcakes to the desserts. .

With an EH1 postcode, MP’s Bistro is right in the heart of Edinburgh city centre. Waverley train station and the tram hub are a short walk away while nearby Princes Street is a focal point for taxis and bus routes.

Meet the Manager

Stuart S.

Manager

Our Head Chef Stuart is a true native of Edinburgh classically trained with an apprenticeship at the 5* Queens Hotel in Cheltenham, progressing throughout his career from seafood restaurants, brassieres, gastro pubs, to fine dining in 4 and 5* Hotels in Scotland and throughout Europe (including Greece, Spain and France.) Stuart creates dishes with a modern twist based on solid foundations of his classical training, using only the best of Scottish ingredients

Vicinity

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Parliament House Hotel

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2 reviews of MP’s Bistro

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Kenneth M.

Place rating: 3
Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Myself and 3 friends took advantage of a 5pm deal here last night and had the restaurant to ourselves. The leek soup was praised by those that had it and I enjoyed the ham & game terrine. My main course of pheasant was a tad overly salted but the portion size was good. The chicken stuffed with haggis went down well though. The crème brulees were less set than you would generally want but the treacle tart was swiftly scoffed.
Service was very pleasant and the pot of tea very good value. The wine list was a tad on the pricey side (£17.90 for the house red & white) although the glasses that came as part of the deal were very drinkable. Not having a card machine in the bistro seemed a little odd as you have to take your bill to reception and pay but otherwise this was a decent eating experience.

Dandyd

Place rating: 2
Edinburgh, United Kingdom

I ate here as some friends were staying at the Parliament House Hotel, of which this is the hotel’s restaurant. They have a reasonable menu at reasonable prices but it is difficult to justify going to eat here where there are better quality restaurants nearby. If you are staying in the hotel and have dinner as part of your deal, then you won’t be disapointed as its decent enough. You would not find many locals actually chosing to eat there on a night out though. The food was average and the atmosphere one of a hotel, not a stand-alone restaurant. The Howies restaurant next door is better. okay but not great!