The Little Chartroom is a french restaurant in Leith, Edinburgh. Rated 4.8 stars from 518 Google reviews. Known for wine pairings and signature dishes. Best for lunch and dinner. Price range: £100+.
The Little Chartroom is rated 4.8★ on Google (518 reviews) and 4.7★ on TripAdvisor (333 reviews) — a consistent rating across both platforms.
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The Little Chartroom
Across 463 rated reviews, 96% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.8★ |
| Reviews | 518 |
| 1-star share | 0.9% |
| Best for | Lunch |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“Great food, cocktails, wine pairing and service in a simple decor.”
“The trout for the main course is perfectly cooked; crispy skin included.”
Consistently rated across Google and TripAdvisor
851 reviews across two platforms
Quick Verdict
The Little Chartroom executes French fine dining with precision and restraint, backed by wine pairings that surprise and staff who move through service with genuine warmth.
You want French fine dining where technical confidence and ingredient sourcing are visible in every plate.
About The Little Chartroom
Lunch or dinner at The Little Chartroom in Leith runs at a different tempo from most of Edinburgh — unhurried, precise, and quietly confident. Counter seats along the open kitchen put the chefs' work in plain view, and the room itself is posh without being stiff. The tasting menu with wine pairings is what most people come for, and the sommelier's choices consistently land; the three-course lunch draws its own loyal crowd. Oysters, partridge with a full spread of accompaniments, gnocchi, and mussels with an Arbroath smokie sauce are the dishes people are still thinking about on the way home. Chef Roberta Hall-McCarron's cooking — familiar enough from Great British Menu — tastes exactly as good as it looks on screen.
The Little Chartroom earns its romantic reputation through both atmosphere and a serious wines and cocktails — the kind of place where a dinner for two tends to extend well past dessert.
In the last 90 days, The Little Chartroom has drawn 13 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — recent momentum that is one of the signals behind its place on the hot list.
What Stands Out
Wine pairings
Wine pairing is the most-mentioned topic across reviews (42 mentions), with diners noting pairings that surprise without pretension and recommendations that prove perfect.
Signature dishes
Oysters with carrot kimchi, partridge with ample accompaniments, gnocchi, mussels with Arbroath smokie sauce, and pistachio dessert are the plates reviewers return to and bring friends to try.
Counter seating and kitchen view
Multiple reviewers highlight sitting at the counter to watch the kitchen work in real time, with one noting 'very much enjoyed seeing what goes on in the kitchen.'
Practical Information
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Little Chartroom
The Little Chartroom in Leith, Edinburgh welcomes solo diners and is listed as popular for solo dining. Counter seating offers a view into the kitchen, and staff provide warm, professional service that makes the experience memorable whether you're dining alone or with others.
The Little Chartroom's menu changes seasonally, but reviewers consistently rave about oysters with carrot kimchi, partridge, gnocchi, mussels with Arbroath smokie sauce, and the pistachio dessert. The wine pairings are the most-mentioned highlight across reviews and come highly recommended.
The Little Chartroom in Leith requires reservations for lunch and dinner. Booking is strongly recommended, and many diners make their next reservation before leaving after their meal.
The Little Chartroom offers counter seating that lets you watch the chefs work in real time. Reviewers who sat at the counter noted it as a highlight, with one describing it as 'very much enjoyed seeing what goes on in the kitchen.'
The Little Chartroom is located in Leith, Edinburgh, where parking is usually difficult to find a space. Plan to arrive early or use alternative transport if possible.
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Hot Score: 63/100 · ranked October 2026
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