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TartanSpoon

"This place wasn't my first choice as I was on my way to have lunch at Volvona & Croalla but I'm glad I stopped here as my lunch was satisfying. What..."

Anastasia

"On a recent visit to Edinburgh, I went in to this place for a dinner whilst exploring the neighborhood.Located near the corner curve, the..."

R Prasanna

"Whether you want to grab a quick bite to eat or have a proper sit down meal, Taste of Italy is a fantastic option near the city centre. With great..."

Emma Dunn

"Taste of Italy serves high quality dishes, quickly and efficiently, at a very reasonable..."

Lunch Quest

"Because ladies and gentlemen. Taste of Italy is the perfect booty..."

Jemma Porter

"Drink your glass of Vino, and when you've had your plate of Scallopino, make them play the Piccolino, the catchy Piccolino. Lyrics to The Piccolino,..."

Leilappetit

"Really informal restaurant to grab a bite or drink a hot beverage. I had my usual calzone (£7.95) and it was delicious. The 1L house wine is £12..."

PizzaBoy

"This place my über take away or coffee place. Usual I get a quick lunch from here before work or if I have time I pop in for a coffee. Good spot for..."

Katalin Som

"Taste of Italy is my default choice for a carb-tastic Italian food fix. The casual, diner-style setting is perfect for either a spontaneous,..."

The Chaotic Scot

"This place looks a little tacky from the outside but I promise you that it serves some of the best Italian food I've ever had. Actually Italians eat..."

Hayley Russell

"The best restaurant. Freshly cooked food, lovely and friendly staff. A wide variety of food and drinks. I have always been satisfied with this..."

isabela muntean

"The staff was very friendly! Food was good but not great. Dessert options are plenty and I liked Tiramisu…was of perfect texture and good size..."

andria roylin

"Small hidden gem. It’s really a taste of Italy. I had Pizza and it was so good. Beautifully done with crisp crunchy base. Prices are a bit high but..."

C Nyapule

"Delicious breakfast, I love their breakfast smoothie with coconut milk and the scrambled eggs on toast. Try their sourdough! The whole family loved..."

Angie F.

"Staff were pleasant and excellent. the food is good and would highly..."

micheal core

"I am in this place only the second time, but I already understand how good it is here, very nice workers and good food which can be eaten all day, I..."

Никитачка

"The staff is very friendly and helpful We tried the margarita pizza very good Mac and cheese also good The fries are not good..."

Mai H

"Excellent food and coffee at any time of day! My wife and I went there a total of 5 times during our visit to Edinburgh! Everything was good, the..."

Spencer Brower

"Food was pretty alright and the service was great! I asked for an ungodly amount of Parmesan cheese on my spaghetti bolognese and they delivered. I..."

Kira May

"Had a alright brunch there with family, good service and nice food with a calm..."

John Mathers

"This is an amazing place. The staff are very professional and efficient, the food is excellent and the atmosphere is always warm and welcoming, no..."

Callum Macfarlane

"Fast and friendly staff served 3 of us. Side of olives - large bowl with salad leaves large enough for 3. Chicken burger with extra chips (large..."

Karen Martin

"I fell in love with this place immediately I walked in! My fiance had the Penne al Salmone and a Strawberry Milkshake, and I had the Chicken Caesar..."

Irekpitan Okukpon

"Wonderful coffee and sausage on a roll for breakfast. Came back later for ice cream and a coffee. Food was wonderful and service quick polite and..."

Alex Wolfe

"First time to Edinburgh and found this gem of a place for breakfast That we came back 3 days says a lot. We are in out 60s and i hope by now know..."

Paul Broadley

"Absolutely lovely staff! The food came very quickly and was good, hot and very filling. Gonna come..."

Joana Fischer

Bar Napoli

83/100 (3679 ratings)

Tagliatelle Bar Napoli

Garlic Bread with Cheese

"Ambience, food, decor and hospitality- All were fabulous. Ordered vegetable soup, chicken breast with mushroom and coke. Taste and portion both were..."

Raj Das

"My friend & I spent our last evening here after spotting it on our way to our hotel. It has a massive selection of pasta dishes & pizzas along with..."

Akshara Deol

"Excellent food, great service, value for money.We treid:- Spinach Ravioli - Excellent- Veg pizza with cheese, tomato, mushrooms,..."

Manoj

"Edinburgh like and other place in Scotland closes early and we were late for dinner as always. Searched multiple places in New town but everything..."

Manish

"Tagliateli de salmone, o molho de tomate é maravilhoso, combinou super bem com aspargos e com o salmão defumado. O serviço foi simpático,..."

Isabela Ribeiro

"I went to bar Napoli few Times being italian i usually avoid italian restaurants but i really like this place! Food is good and the stuff really nice..."

TheMeneghinGirl

"No doubt this is my favourite Italian restaurant in Edinburgh. They are just soooo Italian! Food is great, reminds me my time in Italy. Service is..."

Katalin Som

"Just enjoying a beer in a nearby bar after a delicious meal in Bar Napoli. Service was top and very attentive, topping up our wine glasses without..."

Christopher Ackland

"My friend and I have eaten at Bar Napoli a few times now and have enjoyed each experience. We stick to the basics like margherita pizza and pastas...."

Melanie Falkiner

"Good after hours. Great late night eats. big menu, however don't be too ambitious with choices! stick to the Italian food groups and you'll leave..."

Stirland Martin

"Fast service, tasty Italian food. Enjoyed..."

David

"I ate there last week for their cheap lunch deal and the bruschetta was gorgeous and the canaloni was delicious! The atmosphere was very relaxed for..."

Claire

"One of my favourite places to take my family, friends and work colleagues, friendly atmosphere every time , love it !!!!ps : the prawns in..."

Berwick Shellfish Company

"No exaggeration but my favourite Italian restaurant! Always full of flavour and reasonably priced for city centre! Always great customer service..."

Sultana Malik

"Fantastic service and food reasonably priced and authentic Italian..."

Brian

"Came here with sis as it is one of her favorite places. Ordered the spicy thin pizza and seafood platter. We got a lovely sunny table outside and got..."

Ling Law

"Went here couple times for dinner as I worked on the same street. The staff was always attentive and efficient.. I've always enjoyed their pizza..."

Urban Traveller

"I wanted an authentic Italian meal to celebrate my birthday and Bar Napoli was recommended to us by a friend who'd visited Edinburgh before we had...."

Nuala Rooney

"Great little Italian in Edinburgh. Really pleased that we found this place as I wanted spaghetti. I ordered minestrone soup, then the spaghetti..."

Donna

"This quaint little restaurant was recommended by our taxi driver and it didn’t disappoint. Food was delicious, hearty portions and hot. Wait staff..."

Lynn Johnson

"My dad and I have been going here just about every week for the last 10 years and have never had any problems! The food is amazing and the portions..."

Alice Maclennan

"Found this place on google and gave it a try. The pizza was really tasty with lots of topping. The pasta was plenty and really flavoursome. The..."

Ally Pridders

"Their home wine is so good, aftertaste is wonderful. Pizza is very Italian :) Very human prices for those masterpieces! Totally recommend..."

Kateryna Kalynovska

"A great, lively atmosphere - staff were friendly and though the service to get the bill was a little slow, the food arrived quickly. Food was..."

Kirito Hiwatari

"Great food and the staff was very..."

Christian Reese

"Open till late, warm settings, the food was ok, but was not too friendly at the beginning..."

Janice L

"Nice restaurant, good food and reasonable..."

Roberto Branca

"Excellent food and service,an old favourite for the last 30 years and the pasta did not disapoint. The Staff are friendly and genuine and make the..."

Charles Pearce

"Good service and nice..."

Andy Lee

"I’ve been going here for over 40 years, in fact since it opened! I was there last week for my birthday dinner! Superb food, friendly staff and..."

Ashley Duncan

"The absolute best Italtian food I have ever had. The food resonated with me for over a year after the first time I had went. My wife and I planned a..."

Jim Myshock

"Wonderful Italian restaurant with tasty food, quick service and great..."

Elisabeth Loose

"I quite enjoyed dinner here, I like that the menu clearly called out ingredients like pork and the presentation for dessert was divine. The wine was..."

Justine J. Clarke

"Very friendly... like a local family restaurant. Good pizza & gnocchi (1st time I tasted fresh chili in a rose sauce - a bit like... do you put..."

Aloysius Fung

Gusto Restaurant & Bar

83/100 (4149 ratings)

Prosciutto and Cheese

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had the three course evening menu in this lovely restaurant and was very happy with all of it. Beautifully prepared and presented and excellent value..."

Angel

"I love everything about this restaurant: the food is great, the service is excellent and the ambience is nice. There were three of us and we ordered..."

Lina J

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Ferah Güneri Bircan

"We visited Gusto at the request of my sister and her boyfriend. I hadn’t been for a few years so was looking forward to it. Upon arrival we were..."

Edinburgh Feasts

"If you read my blog or my Instagram you’ll know I take brunch pretty seriously. I am obbessed with anything served with avocado, I love eggs all..."

Julia Bruce

"Since we are now officially in wedding season, the annual panic of what to wear to a wedding has set in. I thought I would share 3 outfits I would..."

Jen Brownlie

"On Monday night the husband and I headed to Gusto on George Street to try out their new menu*. Gusto has the most beautiful entrance, with the window..."

Jen Brownlie

"Our trip to Gusto was yet another occasion where I was wishing I had a proper camera and not just my phone! I’m sad to say my pictures do not these..."

Julia Bruce

"I ate at Gusto's with my family after my graduation on Tuesday night. There was 6 of us and they charge a service charge for tables of 6 and over!..."

Jill

"The first thing that struck me on entering Gusto was that the inside of the restaurant was much bigger than I had expected. The double height ceiling..."

EdinburghFoody

"I've only ever been to Gusto in January - and for good reason - ALL FOOD IS HALF PRICE (you need to book online at..."

Calum Falconer

"We had a lovely night out here last night with cocktails and food. I met some friends at the bar where we had a drink before we were lead to our..."

Sonia

"Gusto is one of my favourite Italians! From food to drinks everything is always great! Went around 3pm so was fairly quiet so got seated and served..."

Amber Akhtar

"I love new things. I am probably what marketing people would refer to as an "early adopter"; the sort of person who laps up the latest technology,..."

Scrumptious Scran

"Best value for money restaurant I've been to. Food is very tasty, fancy enough but the best part is portion size. While main course is medium sized,..."

Rajmund Królikowski

"We showed up with no reservation, we had to wait a few minutes at the bar, but not to long. The host was on point. The bartender was too. Had an..."

H Cook

"Got given a 3 course meal here as part of a birthday present and loved every minute of it, plenty to choose from the menu, all 3 courses were..."

sam lane

"We thoroughly enjoyed Gusto Italian. The server was helpful and friendly. The service was superb. The restaurant has a great vibe, we especially..."

Sandy T

"Loved the food & the service was amazing, super thoughtful! Definitely a place to..."

lucia caboblanco

"Good family Italian with some interesting variations on the standard fare. Took care of the kids well and even though our water knocked a glass of..."

nathan briggs (dyspyra)

"Very nice place and very friendly staff. The food was good and tasty: tried the sea bream and was delicious, the burrata on the sharing board starter..."

Giuseppe D'Alterio

"WAS GOOD ,FOOD IS NICE ,JUST BIT OVERPRICED AND BIG SERVICE CHARGE... BUT OK ,GOOD COCKTAILS, WINE IS GOOD BUT £12 FOR A GLASS ..."

Katarina Ledenko

"The best Italian restaurant my husband & I have been too. The food was amazing. The atmosphere was so nice & the staff are very friendly. Dylan the..."

kerry archibald

"Amazing pizza. Delicious pasta. Staff were under the pump but worked hard and were..."

Laura Winsper

Frankie & Benny's

83/100 (1619 ratings)

Salmon Fish and Salad

Ribs

Classic Meatballs & Bolegnaise

Grilled Chicken Halloumi Burger

Toasts

Bruschetta Napolitana

Meatballs

Chocolate Brownie Dessert

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Burger and Fries

Spaghetti carbonara

Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Chicken Strips with BBQ Sauce

Spiced Rum Cocktail

Spaghetti with Chicken Pieces

Wheelchair Accessible

"Went for Breakfast ...had the Big Breakfast ...omg the plate was massive and loaded with a lovely selection ...very tasty and staff are very good..."

Allan James Beaton

"Love this place food amazing I always go o n a Wednesday because of the cute waiter that looks a bit like Harry Potter. I love u all..."

Stacy Palmer

"Fab. Always a super meal,with first class service. Quick and happy,polite staff. Our fav place to..."

Pauline Allison

"Fantastic food with fantastic staff. The staff always seem happy and nothing is too much for..."

Denise Smith

"Very good value for money pre-cinema..."

Alison Mack

"I was very excited when the lovely ladies at Hummingbird Communications sent me a £20 voucher to try out Frankie and Benny's at Fort Kinnaird. I'm..."

Emily Campbell

"Crew members were helping to advertise the new barbie movie by wearing hulla chain-necklaces and had the restaurant decorated in a holiday theme to..."

Rachel Cruickshank

"Great friendly familt restaurant with good service. Food was tasty and came out relatively quick. The ameretto sours was incredible and the £6..."

Matthew Sewell

"Food at Frankie & Benny's is always nice and their customer service is excellent. Staff are making sure to serve us promptly and they made us feel..."

Naomi Balau

"Excellent friendly service, clean and chilled. Our server Ross couldn't have been any more attentive 👍. No long waits, food was lovey no..."

ilikeguns 7

"Delicious food as always but prices are creeping up so we aren't as able to treat ourselves as much as before. £15.30 for Meatballs when in other..."

Becki Ewing

"Had a lovely Lunch last week and the gentleman that served us was very friendly and helpful, amd as I was having lunch with Italian friend he too..."

Judie Frangione

"Frankie & Bennie's is an America style diner with a good selection of breakfast, lunch, dinner, shakes, cocktails and drinks. I opted for the..."

Kelly Pirie

"Lovely night spent in ear Beautiful food fantastic service from staff very accommodating and helpful would highly recommend this restaurant well done..."

andrea ward

"Just had pre-cinema dinner and it was fabulous!! All safely laid out and social distancing for diners to enjoy their meals. Quick service but not..."

Donna Ramsay

"Nice place friendly staff I would go again I like what we ordered portions were big kids menu is..."

Madz Naz

"Great vegan options for starters, mains, desserts and kids meals. Tasty and great service. Really good non vegan options..."

Samantha Mackrill

"Not been in a while due to continued decline in quality and enjoyment of F&B's but they've turned a corner, great food good atmosphere plenty of..."

Jordan Kelly

"Had lunch from the 2 dishes for £10 menu, Chicken strips with bbq sauce and cheese burger. Quick friendly service and food was great for the..."

Joanne Conroy

"I looove frankie & benny's but can't give a 5 star because of the recent price increase its only a couple of quid but it all adds up the service was..."

jason ewing

Civerinos Hunter Sq Restaurant

83/100 (3264 ratings)

Calzone Chocolate Pizza

Brewgooder Slice Beer

Wheelchair Accessible

"The pizza slices were huge, tasty and awesome. Cheesy fries (2 types of cheese) are a dream, and the place has a great vibe. Good value for what you..."

Akshara Deol

"The best Pizza in Edinburgh. Friendly service and excellent location. The Pizza was just like in Rome. I recommend this place for every Pizza lovers,..."

Kadir Türkyilmaz

"Probably the best pizza in Edinburgh - delicious sourdough crust with plenty of options on the menu. The starters are tasty as well...I would..."

Jamie Mackenzie

"Great food, really tasty, good service, and very fun atmosphere. The only thing I would fault is price: it wasn't michelin star pricing, but it was..."

Felix Heald

"Pizza time! Decision time on where to go. I wanted to try somewhere I hadn’t been before so we whittled it down to Civerinos. Friday night and we..."

TartanSpoon

"Pizza time! Decision time on where to go. I wanted to try somewhere I haven’t been before so we whittled it down to Civerinos.It was a..."

TartanSpoon

"Went here when they are giving out free pizzas and then 2 days later for a celebration dinner as I couldn't get enough. The staff could not have been..."

Jessica

"If you are looking for man sized pizzas and delicious sides, then come on down. Came here for late night eats with friends who were visiting..."

Humandustbin

"Civerinos is one establishment in the touristy Royal Mile area that is adored by visitors and locals alike. Word of their fine Italian fare is..."

Emma Dunn

"We went to Civerinos last week to tuck into a slice of Italy and to have a chat with Michele the owner on why this Italian has been getting rave..."

Carol Wilkin

"Home › Edinburgh › Civerino’s – Italian street food in the heart of the city. Civerino’s – Italian street food in the heart of the city...."

EdinburghFoody

"So what makes Italian food, Italian street food? Civerino’s situated on Hunter Square in Edinburgh is an Italian street food and pizza slice bar...."

Stacebuds

"I started following Civerinos on Instagram a while ago and have been dying to eat here ever since! Finally got to go last night! Ate at about 11 and..."

Jill

"First visit to Civerinos did not disappoint at all. This cute and informal italian restaurante is as fuss free as delicious. My friend had one of..."

Pat Cuni

"Okay I’m Italian and I thank the Lord for Civerinos. There is now a decent Italian joint in the City of Edinburgh. The thing about Italian places..."

Cooking With Mama Gali

"Visited Civerinos with family and was totally amazed at the Pizzas, they were just like the Pizzas that I have tasted in Italy, they were thin base..."

Liamassari

"Civerinos March 2015More “Street-cred” than “Street food”Italy via America; definitely more New York than Napoli. Indications..."

TheHannarchistCookbook

"Civerinos is quickly becoming my favourite pre-theatre option, especially so on a Monday or Tuesday for their meal deal. For a measly £10..."

EdinBlogger

"I've visited Civerino's at lunchtime, when I sampled a very tasty meatball piadina, and in the evening, when I tried their pizza and frozen negronis...."

Lunch Quest

"Civerinos in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town is a pizza lover's paradise. My recent visit to this Italian pizza place left me craving for more...."

Jad H

"I have been to Civerinos on Hunter Square twice now with my friends. If you are sitting outside there are always some entertainment right next to you..."

İpek Üstün

"Civerinos is a restaurant in the middle of Edinburgh's old town. It's a little restaurant with a little menu but is enough to have a good time..."

Marta Blanco

"Lovely spot for italian food right off the royal mile. We went for lunch and had no wait. The civerinos pizza was delicious! The waitress was lovely..."

Celine Cantamessi

"I have you say amazing food the customer service was fantastic as well. I had spaghetti with crab and cheese sauce it was delicious. I would..."

Helen Hopkinson

"We had a pizza and a salad (Caesar salad). Overall good but not amazing pizza, salad actually was better! Good place for a quick bite on the way to..."

Dina Fruchtman

"I've been to the other civerinos but first time trying this restaurant, pizza is always delicious and great quality. Really good size for the price...."

alex meldrum

"Located at a touristy area, surprisingly it was a great pizza in a cozy environment. Caesar salad was great and fresh and their pizza was good asl..."

Ali Tassavor

"Stopped in on a crowded Saturday three weeks into our UK tour and enjoyed an excellent pizza along with a bottle of wine. EJ took great care of us..."

J P

"Staff were lovely, good vibe. Fries were huge and sprinkled with rosemary which was really nice. Unfortunately the pizza wasn't brilliant and a bit..."

mike hayes

Giuliano's

83/100 (4848 ratings)

Sticky Toffee Pudding & Vanilla Ice Cream

Spaghetti carbonara

Calzone

Prawns

Large to Share Antipasto Italiano

Spaghetti Bolognese

Beef

Calamari Fritti Deep Fried

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great pre-theatre meal4 of us visited before a show at the playhouse. We opted for the a la Carte menu and all had starters and mains. Food..."

Shreya

"I was here for a work dinner tonight and I enjoyed it. The food was nice, and not too pricey. The restaurant made me feel like I was on holiday, with..."

Joanne Kilday

"We go to Guiliano's once a month, partly because of ease, partly because of great service. My mum also knows she can get some delicious gluten-free..."

Aguide2

"The best place..."

LA97

"This is mine and my mum’s absolute go to restaurant before a show in Edinburgh. Without fail this is where we end up at the start of our night...."

Alison Laing

"Huge portion and very affordable - especially the pre-theatre menu! Food was delicious and the coffee was very good. Everything was splendid but they..."

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"Thank you for Such a wonderful experience on my visit from Canada. Our server went over and above. His wine selection was perfect..."

MsKimberleyKim

"Very good quality and authentic Italian restaurant in Edinburgh. The food is reasonably price and delicious..."

George Chang

"Welcoming polite good menu value for money portion size amazing will definitely come..."

Hannah Milledge

"First time visiting here, will absolutely be back. Very traditional and authentic Italian. The food was..."

Ella A

"Food was delicious, definitely save room for dessert! And we loved the rosemary focaccia to start. Service was a little slow to start but was then..."

Angie F.

"This is an excellent Italian restaurant with a traditional Scottish feel. It is excellent! The food is excellent, tasty, and there is plenty of it...."

PHG !

"Haven't not been here for about 10yrs. I have to say it's not changed much. The food is still just as good, and value for money. Fresh seafood and..."

Jenna Kwan

"Food was delicious and service was friendly. There was a lovely happy atmosphere. The prices were very reasonable..."

Bronwen Hamilton

"Great vibe, great food, service is friendly and pasta portion is big..will definitely recommend..."

Patricia Pua

"The food was very good, and the service was fantastic, our food always arrived shockingly fast and the waiters were very helpful. The restaurant goes..."

Charlie Galloway

"Visited 2 weeks ago. The food was nice with an extensive menu. Starters were very Nice. Mains of Sirloin Steak & Seasonal Veg & Roast Potatoes. Steak..."

Martin Ewen

"This place is outstanding! The pizza is a must! I happened to just walk in; but absolutely see myself coming..."

Fraya Lynn Hirschberg

"Here for a retirement lunch and had the pre theatre menu. Mixed antipasto was excellent and thoroughly enjoyed the breaded chicken too. Topped off..."

Marc Pincombe

"We stopped for a lunch.. Everything was perfect. Pasta was very flavourful and perfect al dente.. Wine was great pairing. Espresso was strong and my..."

Ihor E

"After booking reservations on Open Table, we were pleasantly surprised during this experience. The service was exemplary and the food was amazing!..."

J. Sweet

"Great service. Everyone in the staff was smiling and welcoming us. The food was fantastic. Best pizza I've had in ages. The cherry on top was Bruno..."

B.P. Emma

"A spacious place with good ambiance with decor and pictures of Italy and culture. It wasn't busy so service was fast and very friendly. Quite an..."

Nhan Tran

Tony Macaroni

82/100 (4301 ratings)

Chocolate Brownie Ice Cream

Bruschette

Nardini's Ice Cream Sundae

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Wheelchair Accessible

"We visited at 5pm on a Saturday. The waiter said it was as busy as Christmas that particular Saturday as there were 3 showings of ‘Joseph’ that..."

Vaanya

"Italian cuisine at its best in edinburgh!!Must visit place .ordered the basa fish and chicken caesar's salad along with it.full points to the..."

Esha Batra

"Great family friendly restaurant with good food at reasonable prices. Will definitely be visiting again next time we are in Edinburgh. Mega sized..."

James

"Absolutely massive portions - probably *too* big really as both the starters and mains were a struggle to finish (the mains were abandoned half way..."

Chantel Duguid

"This restaurant is quite frankly incredible. I could not recommend highly enough!! Best Italian food ever, I love that a lot of the staff are..."

Abby Knowles

"One of my favourite restaurant ever! The service is amazing from start to finish' they are very friendly and welcoming and the food is really good..."

Ash Mehmood

"Perfect family birthday dinner! One of my favourite Italian restaurants! So glad to have a Tony Macaroni in Edinburgh..."

Sultana Malik

"The food was really good, the host at the entrance was very gentle and acomodating. The menu is very varied and the value for money is pretty good...."

Magda Flores

"Came for food with a friend today after previously dining here a couple times, without disappointment. Service from the start was lovely and polite,..."

Tyla Soulsby

"I went to Toni Macaroni a few weeks ago and was impressed by the service and food. The staff were friendly, down to earth and polite. The food was..."

Lynn

"It was quiet when we arrived. The music was upbeat Italian rnb. The decor is modern and contemporary. There was one server who was friendly and..."

Pam

"On 8th January 2022, my wife and I visited this restaurant for our lunch. We visited this OMNI site at first. This restaurant’s staff were very..."

Setsuo Maeda

"Saw 11 of us on short notice when we were let down by the place we booked. The food was good, staff were super attentive, friendly, and..."

Jesse Smith

"We had a lovely meal here today. The pasta dishes that came to the table were very tasty. The cocktails tasted really nice too. The servers were..."

Berglas71

"Really pleasant staff, great food taste, good choice of menu, specially on pizzas, no disappointment. They could have some tables outside, as inside..."

Digital Redesign

"Yet another absolute pleasure of an experience at Tony Macaroni. We had chiacchiere for dessert. Call I can say is wow! That was..."

Alan Vaughan

"Service was really quick, menu was extensive and the food was delicious. Absolutely brilliant, can't recommend it enough. My kids loved it..."

Andrew Burrows

"Had enjoyable family lunch on 4th Oct at Omni Centre - very good service (under mgr Lorenzo's control) and food was also good for our party of ten...."

Alan Chalmers

"Good service staff are very nice I had the pasta with sausage and red peppers it was tasty and served fast I also ordered garlic fries but could..."

Holly Archibald

"Nice place but was busy when we went for lunch. Because of that, it was rather noisy. Service was fast and prompt, but not very friendly which was a..."

Simon nicholson

Ecco Vino

82/100 (2376 ratings)

Cheese and Charcuterie

Scallops & Black Pudding

Burrata

Seafood Platters

Mussels Dish- Fresh Daily from the Shetlands -Best Ever

Ravioli

Seafood Platter Large

Accepts American Express

"Great Service Great Winesbeautiful eating experience, with excellent menu, The starters were stunning , I had the Brochette ; My friend,..."

Shreya

"I absolutely love this place! It used to be one of our regular haunts when we lived in Edinburgh - the kind of place you pop into for an after work..."

Julia

"Fantastic fresh food, great wine list......"

Dan

"It served me two really good dishes, and though they had their faults, they still provided me with a high quality..."

Lunch Quest

"This place is smaller in size, but absolutely worth it! They're known for their seafood and they delivered on it! I have sea bass gnocchi and it was..."

chad ratigan

"The seafood here was amazing and matched with a great glass of wine. The place is cozy, so make reservations. The service experience was great with..."

Celine M

"An absolutely delightful little eatery. Went in during the rain to catch up with a friend from abroad. The resteraunt was cosy and well kept. The..."

Travelling with Thom

"Our first night in Edinburgh and our hotel suggested here. Short walk they were able to fit us in. The meal was delicious. Our server was very..."

Susan Pritchard

"Great service, atmosphere and a knowledgeable sommelier who had tons of patience to help us choose the wine. The burrata dish was below average. The..."

kat achtelik

"Despite the server being a bit indifferent, our seafood platter was absolutely fabulous. Calamari fork tender, shrimps, prawns and scallops cooked..."

teri sarver

"A charming and authentic Italian bistro in the heart of the old town, with the wine list displayed proudly in the walls of the restaurant. We had the..."

Paul Bannon

"Went for a meal on Saturday 14 October 2023. Excellent meal and really good service from the staff. Only gripe we had was that Edinburgh in October..."

Catherine James

"Quality-price SUPER. They are super quick. The food is really good Italian. The waiter was wonderful. Its perfect to enjoy a nice dinner looking to..."

Jorge Valentino Marquez

"I had a really, really lovely meal here tonight. I hadn't reserved a table and was eating alone on a work trip but it was no bother for the friendly..."

Laura Nott

"Wow. That's the first word that comes to mind here. I'm a chef and the food was exceptional. The mussels were hot and I mean piping hot but not..."

navie grosz

"Stopped here late on Saturday evening - got sweet table and ordered soups and mussels . We were not super hungry but everything we got was delicious...."

azra red

"The first time I wanted to go in this place it was so full I went somewhere else. I came back the next day around 5pm and it was about half full so I..."

April

"We went for our 10th wedding anniversary, and could not have asked for more. An excellent menu which was varied without being overly long or..."

Timothy Perry

"The best meal of our stay (or anywhere for ages). Oh, those Shetland..."

paula adamson

"Conveniently located next to the train station, small place with inside and outside seating. We ordered prawns, scallops and pasta carbonara: the..."

Farah Mathres

"We "popped in" on Thursday for a quick drink, drank our own body weight in sambuca and limoncello, it smelt so good we booked for the following night..."

Gareth Tuckey

"Our interest was caught by the sign outside and we had to get the seafood platter straight away. It was SO good. I wish I was local so I could eat..."

Elena Bolton

Bar Italia Ristorante

81/100 (6288 ratings)

Mussels in White Wine

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had tea here during a two night break, food is amazing we had a sharing starter which had so much food on and was so nice. My husband had haggis..."

Dolly Sharma

"One of the few places open in Boxing Day, able to cater adequately for a gluten free diet. The food was delicious- I have avoided Italian restaurants..."

Ellie

"Nice atmosphere. Feels homey in a nice Italian way. Prices are reasonable and service is very good. Food is just fine too. Good..."

Michael Gebert

"Excellent service, good Italian atmosphere, small portions but very nice..."

Jordan Downie

"The next time we’re in the area and pining for pizza we’ll be sure to visit Bar Italia Ristorante again, it had a real authentic feel and the..."

EdinBlogger

"This is the best gelato I’ve ever tried. I tried three flavors: pistachio, cheesecake, and chocolate. Love them all. It was my first time here and..."

Abrar

"Authentic family-run Italian restaurant with a rustic ambience in the heart of Edinburgh. Staff are very friendly, although knowing some basic..."

Nicholas Camilleri

"Authentically Italian! Excellent ambience and service was top notch. Have to book as it’s heaving in here. We had to wait a little while for our..."

K L

"It never fails to please. Great food, lovely atmosphere and the staff make you feel so welcome with their attentive friendly service. Went with the..."

Keith Russell

"Thank you we all enjoyed pre-concert dining experience in this family run restaurant. Suggestion to have a vegan desert option on the..."

Lynne Bell

"What a find. We walked in on the of chance and we were able to get a table (highly recommend you book). Welcoming staff, delicious food (we had a..."

Bex Upton

"One of the best Italian Restaurants we've ever been! We had an absolutely fantastic evening! We've been in a lot of Italian restaurants before (in..."

Constanze

"I met a friend on a friday lunchtime. It was fairly quiet when we first arrived. The food is really good although I thought it was a bit..."

Denise L

"Absolutely genuine italian atmosphere, and the best italian carbonara i've ever..."

Niklas Christiansson

"Fabulous foods and services. Thank you very much🙏. I recommend for everyone. We had a good lunch. And we were there more 2..."

YamanArman Barlas

Prezzo

81/100 (2441 ratings)

Poached Eggs with Avocado

Stuffed Baked Mushrooms

Sea Bass

Spaghetti with King Prawns

Puy Lentil Salad with Roasted Beetroot

Meatballs

Goats Cheese Penne Al Forno

Salted Caramel Chocolate Tart

Wheelchair Accessible

"Beautiful views, excellent food and fast service. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Food was on point and served very quickly. Would strongly..."

Jagjeet Pradeep

"Used some Tesco vouchers and had a delicious meal out for 2, £15 in vouchers gave us £45. It was lunch time and fairly quiet, service was good. I..."

Diana Dickson

"Very busy Saturday night but we were seated without reservations and without any wait. It did take a while to place our order but the food wasn't..."

Coach Larry Libow

"Lovely food. Big pizzas. Staff friendly and attentive. Good choice on the..."

lisa jane harris

"A lovely restaurant with great food. We enjoyed our visit here. Service was a little slow but it was really busy. Food was great and we had an..."

Andrew Smith

"Pizza and pasta very good, Waiter was very helpful and entertaining. Everyone enjoyed the..."

Brandon Miller

"We were really well served and the food was very..."

Rafael Villarroel

"Lovely staff, the waitress was very kind and understanding and helpful. very good..."

Heather Rey

"Great friendly staff!. Had a small issue with a glass of Chianti, exchanged no quibble. Food very tasty & generous main course..."

Michael Goodwin

"Great atmosphere, friendly staff, yammy food, great place to have a meal with..."

Scotman Boy

Tony Macaroni - Omni Centre

80/100 (1614 ratings)

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Chocolate Brownie Ice Cream

mozzarella sticks

Nardini's Ice Cream Sundae

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