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    A converted bank in Edinburgh's West End that traded one kind of vault for another, The Palmerston is an all-day French bistro and bakery where the high ceilings do the work of making every lunch feel like an occasion. The menu shifts daily, the portions ignore calorie counts, and the pastries at breakfast have quietly become a neighborhood habit. It landed at number 65 on the National Restaurant Awards list in 2026.

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    • Rabbit and prune terrine

      “Whether you start with a rabbit and prune terrine, followed by lamb mince on dripping toast; or plump for a half roast chicken and cauliflower cheese to share, you won’t be found wanting.”

      National Restaurant Awards, 2026
    • Lamb mince on dripping toast

      “Whether you start with a rabbit and prune terrine, followed by lamb mince on dripping toast; or plump for a half roast chicken and cauliflower cheese to share, you won’t be found wanting.”

      National Restaurant Awards, 2026

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    Address
    1 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH12 5AF, United Kingdom · Edinburgh
    Hours

    Closed now, opens Thu 9 AM

    • Monday Not listed
    • Tuesday 9 AM to 9:45 PM
    • Wednesday Today 9 AM to 9:45 PM
    • Thursday 9 AM to 9:45 PM
    • Friday 9 AM to 9:45 PM
    • Saturday 9 AM to 9:45 PM
    • Sunday 9 AM to 3:30 PM
    Phone
    0131 220 1794
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