Chez Bernard

38 Shore, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6QU, United Kingdom · United Kingdom

★ 5.0 on Google · 431 reviews · View on Google Maps

32 / 100

Manipulation score

Clean

Completed Sep 25, 2026 · 119 reviews flagged

How this score works

The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.

Burst: — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
Low activity account: — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
Duplicate text: — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.

Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →

Case conclusion

What the numbers say

429 reviews examined

Google rating: 5.0★
Not-flagged average: 5.0★
Flagged: 28%
Coverage: 100%

“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Sep 25, 2026.

Review brief

What reviews not flagged by Revdict say

Chez Bernard is a French bistro and wine bar located on The Shore in Leith, offering an extensive wine list and sharing boards in a cozy setting. Reviewers frequently highlight the welcoming atmosphere, waterfront views, and attentive service provided by the owners and staff.

+ Repeated strengths

Friendly and Attentive Service

Reviewers report that the staff and owners are exceptionally warm, welcoming, and attentive, often making guests feel like family.

3 supporting reviews

5★ · 2026-07-31
I had an absolutely wonderful time at this restaurant. Everything was outstanding – the food, the service, and the atmosphere. You can truly feel the passion and attention to detail in every aspect. Thank you so much for this fantastic tim...

5★ · 2026-08-01
Jonathan, Isla and all the staff were so welcoming, making it a warm and relaxing place to eat and drink on the shore. Exceptional food and drink with so much expertise and knowledge to make the experience more enjoyable- clearly a passion...

5★ · 2026-09-15
Beautiful 😍 wine bar and restaurant really enjoyed our evening together a big table of 7 friends. Great wines, cheese, charcuterie boards. The oysters 🦪 were super fresh and succulent. Metairie (Rocky) was so cute and friendly like the ow...

Wine Selection and Sharing Boards

Reviewers frequently praise the extensive wine list and the high quality of the charcuterie and cheese platters.

3 supporting reviews

5★ · 2026-07-30
Superb. Wonderful addition to Leith’s eateries. The staff were first class and the food offering was varied, well presented, well balanced and the wine list is one of the best in Edinburgh. In addition it has great ambience. Chez Bernard wi...

5★ · 2026-08-01
Came to try the new wine bar that opened in the shore today with my wife. The place is lovely, beatifull decorated and the atmosphere maked as stayed for a second bottle of wine. Great selection of fish food like oysters and crab and of co...

5★ · 2026-08-08
Loved it! Great charcuterie board, wine, & oysters. I tried amazing cheeses I've never tried before or seen anywhere else. The service was warm and friendly, I felt like I was wisked off to the the french coast and welcomed into someone's h...

Atmosphere and Location

Reviewers note that the bistro features a charming, cozy atmosphere with scenic views overlooking the water at The Shore.

1 supporting review

5★ · 2026-07-30
Everything was perfect from start to finish. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it such a relaxing place to dine. The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was exceptional, everyone was so friendly and welcoming. The bist...

− Repeated complaints

Noise Levels

Some reviewers report that the bistro can become quite loud and noisy during busy periods.

1 supporting review

5★ · 2026-08-14
A great atmosphere and very full and busy, as you would expect at the height of the edinburgh festival on a Fri night, but just a little too noisy for us, (older ones!). We are local and like that the menu is a bit different for what else i...

Kitchen Execution and Ingredients

A minority of reviewers feel that certain traditional dishes miss the mark or rely on subpar bread.

1 supporting review

2★ · 2026-08-23
Misses the mark. How can you get escargots and french onion soup wrong. Croque Monsieur are more like a cheese toasties and galettes that are tiny and a let down.A big thing: the bread, some kind of plasticky sliced bread. C'mon, call yours...

Table Service Lulls

An occasional reviewer mentions that staff missed checking in or clearing dishes without being asked during busy times.

1 supporting review

4★ · 2026-08-04
Fantastic food, great evening, great atmosphere. Only thing would be that staff didn't come over to check in on table / clear dishes away. We had to ask for table to be cleared. But we will definitely be back as overall it was great!

Good for

A glass of wine and charcuterie boards
Casual lunches with waterfront views
Dog-friendly dining experiences

Avoid if

You prefer a quiet, low-noise environment during peak hours
You are looking for an extensive, traditional sit-down main course menu

Review anatomy

Reviews per month

Reviews per month, total and flagged
Month	Reviews	Flagged
Jul ’26	26	9
Aug ’26	303	89
Sep ’26	100	21

Rating distribution

5★

4★

3★

2★

1★

Evidence

low activity account 119 reviews flagged weight 0.8

Flagged reviews

Showing the 10 most suspicious of 119 flagged reviews.

Caroline Currie

1 review

★★★★★

2026-07-30

It was opening night on the Shore. Complimentary fizz. Loved the new Bistro style look. Mix and match fresh seafood, charcuterie and cheeses. Service was excellent and it was fairly buzzing with enthusiastic diners. We will definitely go back.

Nishka Sharma

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-07-30

My family and I sincerely enjoyed our evening here! It’s a very family oriented restaurant and the story behind Chez Bernard is beautiful. We will definitely come back for the wine and charcuterie

saachi sharma

1 review

★★★★★

2026-07-30

Great service, amazing food. Definitely coming back !

Francesca Christophersen

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-07-30

Opening night of Chez Bernard - amazing staff, lovely charcuterie board and lovely wine. Go here for a lovely chilll evening 🤍

Kirsty Clements

1 review

★★★★★

2026-07-30

GORGEOUS! An absolute gem in Leith, worth the visit.

Charlie Grimble

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-07-30

First night here - love coming down to the shore and very local. We were invited in on the opening night (completely unplanned and enroute back from yoga!). Extremely glad we came in, the staff were very welcoming, the wine and beer delicious (leith juice on draft which I love to see). The charcuter...

Bruna Bianchi

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-07-31

Fantastic place for a quiet drink, staff were super friendly and ready to help with recommendations too. We’ll absolutely be here again

Alisoun Nisbet

1 review

★★★★★

2026-07-31

Lovely surroundings in Chez Bernard- great ambience, delicious food, tasty wine & friendly staff! Will be back soon !

Mary Crane

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-08-01

We passed by this restaurant and saw they had charcuterie boards so we decided to stop in for a snack and drink. Everything was fantastic! We could believe it was only their second day open. The service was prompt and very friendly, the cheese and meat selection was delicious, and they have an excel...

Elaine Cassells

2 reviews

★★★★★

2026-08-01

Lovely experience. Great staff, very friendly and helpful. Will come again.

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