Le Bistrot - French Restaurant

Parliament Square isn't the flashiest corner of the Old Town, but that's precisely why Le Bistrot works so well here. You're looking at classic French bistro fare done properly—think coq au vin, duck confit, sole meunière—without the pretension or the eye-watering prices you'd expect. The room itself has that warm, slightly worn-in charm that only comes from years of doing things right: red leather banquettes, mirrors, the gentle clatter of proper service. It's the kind of place locals actually return to, which tells you everything about consistency.