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The front of Café Tabou on St John's Place in Perth, its name on a red awning over the door and planters of greenery along the wet pavement.
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Café Tabou

A French brasserie on St John's Place in Perth, facing St John's Kirk, cooking classic dishes with Scottish produce since 2002.

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Welcome

There's something lovely about a French brasserie on a Scottish square, and Café Tabou has been Perth's own since 2002.

It sits on St John's Place in the city's Café Quarter, looking across at St John's Kirk, with a red awning over the door and tables outside. The cooking is classic brasserie made with Scottish produce, from snails in garlic butter and creamy moules marinières to bouillabaisse with saffron rouille, chargrilled Scotch steaks and crêpes Suzette flambéed with Grand Marnier. A set menu of two or three courses is served from noon, and on Tuesdays and Wednesdays there's a steak deal for two, a chateaubriand with a bottle of house wine. Come in the morning for eggs royale, croque monsieur or brioche French toast from the breakfast menu, served until noon. It's run by Kasia and Wojciech Majkowski, children up to ten have a menu of their own, and it's closed on Mondays, so book ahead for the weekend.

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Before you go

Closed on Mondays.

Book a table through its own site or by phone.

Where
4 St John's Place, Perth, PH1 5SZ, facing St John's Kirk.
Open
Tuesday to Thursday 10am to 3pm and 5pm to 9pm, Friday 10am to 9pm, Saturday 9.30am to 9pm, Sunday 12pm to 8pm. Closed on Mondays.
Menus
Breakfast until noon; à la carte from noon; a set menu of two or three courses; a steak deal for two on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Booking
Online through its own site, or on 01738 446698.
Children
A children's menu for up to ten years old.
Access
A wheelchair-accessible entrance, toilet and seating.
Phone
01738 446698

Opening hours

Their website
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10am–3pm, 5pm–9pm
Wednesday
10am–3pm, 5pm–9pm
Thursday
10am–3pm, 5pm–9pm
Friday
10am–9pm
Saturday
9.30am–9pm
Sunday
noon–8pm

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Where it is

On St John's Place in Perth's Café Quarter, facing St John's Kirk, PH1 5SZ.

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