Plaisir Du Chocolat, New Town, Edinburgh

Alas, now closed. Shame. If they ever open up again this is what to expect:
This is THE best place to buy chocolates as a gift (or even as a treat for yourself). Choose the box - they come in different sizes, then choose the chocolates to go in. And what a choice.
You can avoid the difficulty of choosing by opting for a pre-picked selection, but if you want to make sure you get your favourites then it's best to pick them yourself. The ones with chillies or peppers are especially nice, but they also create lots of fragrant flavours which are a bit milder on the tongue.
Once you've filled your box they'll wrap it in ribbon and a very fancy bag. The packaging is a work of art in itself.
All of this is a little expensive if you're used to buying Black Magic, but the quality is well worth what you pay.
As well as the choccies, they also sell cakes and pastries which look very rich and delicious, and selections of tea and hot chocolate to try at home.

I have recommended this to folk from England, it really is that good. It is expensive, but then so are lots of places, and at least this is a quality experience. The chocs are sublime, as are the cakes, soft drinks etc, with lots of intriguing flavours and tastes. It is also a good location, for when your legs get weary from exploring old Edinburgh. I have to say, it is maybe not quite so good as it used to be, but for certain you should try it out for yourself.

Plaisir du Chocolat is a very stylish, albeit also very expensive tea room and chocolaterie on the Royal Mile, in the heart of Edinburgh’s historic Old Town. The products are delicious, although you might need some guidance as regards what to choose. I had a hot chocolate (don’t ask me to remember the name or type of chocolate, but it was quite exotic) and a thick, creamy, heavy slice of very rich chocolate cake. The staff were outgoing and attentive, and very willing to explain the menu and what desserts were on offer. Not a place most people could afford to go to all the time, but a great place to go to for a treat or to purchase gifts

used to be my heaven on earth - but not the same now as under new management/ ownership. Still got a nice covered front terrace to sit outside.

In this globalized, multi-tasking world, I have a great deal of time for establishments that concentrate on one sole thing. Plaisir du Chocolat concentrate on just that: pleasure and chocolate (in addition to having an extremely extensive tea list). I must confess: truth be told, I am not a big chocolate eater. This is why Plaisir du Chocolat is amazing: it will definitely satiate the chocoholic- with multitudinous oferings on the menu- but likewise, it will also satiate the occasional chocolate eater- for the very reason that the chocolate is so first rate. If you eat chocolate about once a year- like me- this is the place to do it. The menu is long and suggests a real devotion to chocolate of all types and of all percentages- I've never seen so many dark chocolates on offer. In addition, there are lovely alcoholic selections- naughty hot chocolates and coffees which add to the, I hasten to say, sinful factor of the whole shebang. The prices will be more expensive than say a family size Dairy Milk at Tesco. This is reasonable as the calibre of the chocolate is supreme- and the craftmanship that has gone into creating the products in stunning. If you are totally broke, you'll head to elsewhere to satiate that sweet tooth. But if you've got some flexibility in the pocket book or its a special occasion, Plaisir du Chocolat is for you. Saying that, and also, being pretty poverty stricken myself, I must say, that the prices are not astronomical- and if you like, for instance, Mocha Lattes- this would be a far better place to get them than at, say Starbucks- for many reasons including, the quality is much higher here and the money goes to an independent Edinburgh business. This is definitely a place you would bring visiting friends or family to, a place where tourists should stop in, and where residents of Edinburgh should head when they have a craving for chocolate.

One of my favourite places in Edinburgh to go hang out. Like many of the places in Edinburgh this chocolate shop has bags of style, not only in its delectable cakes and chocs but its decor. Walk in here, and you've walked into a the Parisian cafe of your dreams and I'm sure the new location will only add to that.

The hot chocolate here is gorgeous but still hasn't beaten my favourite from the Chocolate Boutique in Auckland but I think that's down to personal preference!

The chocs here are DIVINE and you can tell that the chocolatiers really put thought and effort into everyone of them. They look beautiful, taste beautiful and it is this care and attention that really makes this place head and shoulders above the rest and dare I say it but this is one of the best chocolate shops in the UK.

The shop also boasts an extensive tea and coffee menu that once again shows the owners care and attention to source some unique blends.

If you love chocolate you will adore Plaisir du Chocolat.

I am delighted that Plaisir Du Chocolate is re-opening in Edinburgh. It recently disappeared from the Royal Mile and is due to open in the New Town soon. This place is chocolate heaven!!! It is absolute indulgence in the best possible way! They sell a huge selection of hot chocolates, made with actual chocolate, and an impressive variety of cakes, pastries, puddings and chocolates. It's a bit pricey but worth every penny. They made the most amazing chocolate mousse cake with meringue and yumminess, I can't wait to buy it again! It is the perfect place to take a break from a busy day of shopping and indulge in something chocolaty!