Ciao Roma is a family run Italian restaurant at 64 South Bridge in central Edinburgh. Established in 1990, it draws inspiration from the generous family table and rural Italian cooking, with a welcoming setting suited to both quick meals and celebrations.
Traditional artisan pasta is made on site, giving the kitchen a strong foundation for classic and contemporary Italian dishes. Simple produce, carefully combined sauces and familiar preparations allow the ingredients to remain clear rather than relying on unnecessary complication.
The wider menu provides starters, pizza, meat, seafood and vegetarian choices so groups are not limited to pasta. Its central location near the Festival Theatre also makes the restaurant practical for lunch, dinner or a meal before an evening performance.
Gelato is made in house with seasonal ingredients and includes both traditional and more playful flavours. Coffee, wine and other drinks complete the Italian dining experience, while guests with allergies should speak to staff about pasta, dairy, nuts and other ingredients before ordering.
Address: 64 South Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1LS, Scotland
Ciao Roma Menu
Stuzzichini
Home-made bread
Served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Marinated Mixed Olives
Garlic Bread
Garlic Bread with Mozzarella
Bruschetta Classica
Chopped tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, oregano & basil
Focaccina Al Balsamico
Home-made Focaccia with chopped vine tomatoes, basil, garlic, topped with rocket, parmesan shaving and balsamic dressing
Crostini Nduja
Home-made thin sliced crostini served with Nduja (spicy spreadable pork sausage from Calabria) & mascarpone cheese
Antipasti
Minestrone
Home-made vegetable and legumes soup minestrone
Pâté Al Moscato
Smooth homemade moscato flavoured chicken liver pate served with warm toast and red onion chutney
Burrata Con Pesche
Creamy burrata served with syrup poaches peaches and vine tomatoes. Finish with a rich balsamic reduction
Parma & Mozzarella
Parma ham & buffalo Mozzarella
Antipasto
Selection of mixed Italian meats, roasted aubergine, Italian cheese, olives and mixed crostini
Cozze Fresche
Mussels cooked to your choice, with cream or tomato sauce
Calamari
Fried Squid in a light batter served with garlic mayonnaise
Carpaccio Di Melanzane
Roasted aubergine, anchovies, burrata, fresh grated tomato, crushed pistachios, fresh basil and olive oil
Caprese Tricolore
Vine tomato, buffalo mozzarella, avocado and fresh basil
Polpette Filanti
Home-made meat balls backed in a righ tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella, served with a slice of garlic bread
Antipasto
Selection of mixed Italian meats, roasted aubergine, Italian cheese, olives and mixed crostini
Insalate
Insalata Di Pollo
Grilled chicken on crispy romaine lettuce with vine tomatoes, carrots, parmisan shavings and crutons
Modena
Rocket salad, goat cheese, walnut, roast peppers, boiled eggs, cucumber and sunflower seeds. Dressed with a drizzle of Balsamic glaze.
Pasta Fresca
Gluten-free available on request
Fregola
Fregola is a traditional grain, lightly toasted sardinian pasta. Served with a saute of king prawns, artichokes, clams, cherry tomato and bottarga
Cavatelli Nduja
Home-made typical Apulia regional pasta made form the highest quality durum wheat semolina cooked with chicken, Nduja. (spicy spreadable pork sausage from Calabria), cherry tomato and mascarpone
Cavatelli Al Sapore di Mare
King prawns, mussels, calamari, clams, garlic, white wine, parsley & tomato sauce or cuttle fish ink sauce
Rigatoni Norcina
Italian fresh ground sausage, mozzarella, mushrooms, basil and tomato sauce
Pappardelle Bolognese
Ragu of beef steak mince
Pappardelle Agnello
Delicious braised lamb ragu
Spaghetti Carbonara
Home-made square shape spaghetti, Pancetta, egg, parmesan cheese & cream sauce. (vegetarian carbonara also available)
Pasta Ripiena
Gluten Free pasta available. Please ask a member of staff
Lasagne Al Forno
Steak mince lasagne
Haggis Ravioli
Home-made ravioli stuffed with haggis in a cream & whisky sauce
Tondotti Caprese
Home-made round ravioli stuffed with buffalo mozzarella, sun blushed tomatoes and fresh basil in a cherry tomato sauce
Ravioli Al Granchio
Home-made ravioli stuffed with crab meat, tossed with garlic, cherry tomato and mint
Cannelloni Formaggio and Spinaci
Mixed cheese, mushroom & creamy spinach oven baked cannelloni
Risotti/Gnocchi
Homemade Wholemeal Pasta Available
Risotto Al Tartufo
Porcini and champignon mushrooms, parmesan flakes & truffle paste in a cream sauce
Gnocchi Supergreen
Homemade wholemeal pasta, cooked with spinach, avocado, basil, pesto, Parmesan cheese and sunflower seeds (vegan option available)
Pinsa
Oval shaped with a crunchy base and edge. Soft and fragrant inferno. Pinsa is made with a blend of rice, soya and wheat flour. Imported directly from Rome. All GM Free, low fat and easy to digest. Part of the elaborated processing technique is the 72 hours leaving process at controlled temperature hydration of minimum 80%, which means less calorie!
La Golosa
Mozzarella, mortadella, burrata and crushed pistachios. Choice of tomato sauce or white base.
Formaggiosa
Tomato, mozzarella cheese, gorgonzola, taleggio, parmesan and buffalo mozzarella
Contadina
Tomato, mozzarella cheese, roasted aubergines, roasted peppers and cherry tomatoes
Pizza
Extra Topping from £1 – Buffalo Mozzarella extra £2.5. Why not try our delicious home-made chilli oil with your pizza? Non gluten pizza & pasta options available. Authentic Italian Pizza using the best ingredients. Vegan cheese available
Margherita
Tomato and mozzarella cheese
Siciliana
Tomato, mozzarella cheese, olives, capers & anchovies
Piccante
Tomato, mozzarella cheese and spicy sausage
Vulcanica
Tomato, mozzarella cheese, Italian fresh sausage and Nduja
Nostrana
Tomato, mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, rocket pesto, parmesan flakes and balsamic glaze
Capricciosa
Tomato, mozzarella cheese, ham, onions, roast peppers and artichokes
Parma
Tomato, mozzarella cheese and Parma ham and rocket
Calzone
Folded pizza with tomato, mozzarella, spicy sausage, mushrooms and cooked ham
Manzo, Vitello & Pollo
All the above dishes are served with your choice of one side contorni (below)
Scaloppina Milanese
Pan-fried bread crumbed veal
Scaloppina Alla Romana
Veal with Parma ham, pan fried in a white wine sauce
Scaloppina Parmigiana
Veal topped with aubergine and buffalo mozzarella, cooked in a wine and tomato sauce
Pollo Diavola
Chicken supreme cooked with aubergines, roast peppers & garlic in a spicy cherry tomato sauce
Pollo Funghi e Crema
Chicken supreme with mushroom and cream sauce
Fillet Steak 255g (9oz)
Contorni
Roast Potatoes
French Fries
Piselli Alla Fiorentina
Green peas sauteed with pancetta and onion
Mixed Salad
Spinaci
Pan-fried spinach with garlic olive oil
Rucola
Rocket and Parmisan shavings salad
Insalata Di Pomodoro
Vine Tomato, red onions and fresh basil
Specials
*Gluten Free option available
Guazzetto Di Pesce
Fresh fish soup in a tomato sauce served with crostini
Gamberoni Vecchia Romagna
Sautéed king prawns in garlic butter, olive oil flambé with Brandy
Orata Al Forno
Whole sea bream baked with a citrus sauce and a hint of fresh chili
Salmone Siciliana
Cherry tomato, mixed olives, capers, garlic, lemon, white wine and herbs
Vegan Menu – Starters
Homemade bread
Served with olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Garlic Bread
Olives
Minestrone
Brushetta
Garlic Bread with Vegan Cheese
Melanzana Parmigiana
Oven baked aubergine with tomato sauce and vegan cheese
Focaccia Al Rosmarino
Fresh rosemary and olive oil
Vegan Menu – Mains
Ravioli
Tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and basil
Sedanini Vegaletti
Home-made casarecce wholemeal pasta cooked with vegan chicken, roasted peppers, basil, chilli and a touch of tomato sauce
Pizza with Vegan Cheese
Gnocchi
Served with avocado, cherry tomato, vegan cheese and vegan Pesto
Salad
Mixed leaves, spinach, vine tomatoes, sunflower seeds, carrots, cucumber and avocado
Children’s Menu
Children’s menu is for patrons up to the age of 12. Please choose one from below £6.50
Pinsa Margherita
Tomato and mozzarella cheese
Pinsa Pepperoni
Tomato, mozzarella cheese and pepperoni sausage
Pinsa Mushroom
Tomato, mozzarella cheese and mushrooms
Pinsa Prosciutto
Tomato, mozzarella cheese and ham
Spaghetti Alla Chitarra or Rigatoni
Chose from: tomato sauce, bolognese or creamy cheese sauce
Ice Cream & Sorbet
Ciao Roma’s home-made award winning Ice Cream. Please note that all ice creams and sorbets on the following menu are home-made using only the finest ingredients Gluten Free Desserts Available. 1 Scoop of any of the follow flavours: £4.20. 2 Scoops of any of the follow flavours: £6.20. 3 Scoops of any of the follow flavours: £7.80
Madagascan Vanilla
Fresh Strawberry
Italian Chocolate
Mint Chocolate
Roasted Hazelnut
Sea Salt Caramel
Amarena Yoghurt
Pure Bronte Pistachio
Vegan Biscoff
Pineapple Cheesecake
Blackcurrant sorbet
Scottish Tablet
Nutella
Mango & Passion Fruit
Desserts
Cheese Board
Gorgonzola, Goat cheese, Taleggio, Pecorino and Parmigiano served with walnuts, red onion chutney and biscuits
Salted Caramel & Popcorn Panna Cotta
Tartufo Di Pizzo
Truffle shaped chocolate & hazelnut ice cream with heart of chocolate, dusted with cocoa powder
Tarta Della Casa
Chocolate gateau, served hot or cold with whipped cream or ice cream
Fiord’arancio Panna Cotta
Orange Blossom
Brioche Siciliana
Warm brioche filled with chocolate and pistachio ice cream whipped cream chocolate sauce biscuits crumble and nuts
Affogato
2 scoops of Madagascan vanilla ice cream, espresso, Frangelico liquor and sprinkle of dark chocolate
Tiramisu
Traditionally home-made
Crepe Dolce
Home-made crepe (made with no gluten containing ingredients) filled with banana, shortbread crumble, white chocolate topping, dulce de leche (dense caramel) and whipped cream
Crepe Alla Nocciola
Home-made crepe (made with no gluten containing ingredients) filled with Nutella, roasted hazelnut vanilla ice cream and cream
Banana Split
1 scoop of Madagascan Vanilla ice cream, 1 scoop of Italian chocolate ice cream & 1 scoop of fresh strawberry ice cream, banana, whipped cream and chocolate sauce with mixed fresh fruits
Macedonia Di Frutta
Fresh fruit salad served with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
Coppa Delizia
1 scoop of Italian chocolate ice cream, 1 scoop of roasted hazelnut ice cream and 1 scoop of Madagascan vanilla ice cream, Nutella, shortbread crumble pieces, Amaretto
After Eight
1 scoop of Madagascan vanilla ice cream, 1 scoop of chocolate ice cream and 1 scoop of mint chocolate chip with Creme de Menthe and mint crunch, topped with chocolate sauce and whipped cream
Knickerbocker Glory
1 scoop of Mango and Passion fruit ice cream, Amaretti biscuits, mango passion fruit, pineapple cheesecake, Amarena yoghurt mixed fresh fruit and strawberry sauce, finished with whipped cream
Ciao Roma’s Special Sharing Dessert
Ciao Roma’s Special Sharing Dessert
9 scoops of Italian home made gelato Mango and strawberry sauces Fresh Fruit and Fresh whipped cream Centered with a thick mango milk shake Delicious!
Aperitivo Menu
Campari Spritz
A perfect blend of Campari and sparkling Prosecco, lengthened with soda.
Amalfi Sunset Spritz
A fruity and vibrant spritz made with Malfy Rosa, Prosecco and balanced out with some Aranciata Rossa. Perfect cocktail to enjoy during the aperitivo hours
Hugo Spritz
Elderflower liquer, London dry gin, Prosecco and Soda
Aperol Spritz
A perfect blend of Aperol and sparkling Prosecco over ice, lengthened with soda and garnished with a fresh orange slice.
Coffees
Decaffeinated Coffee Available on request
Espresso
Espresso Macchiato
Americano
Cappuccino
Red Wine
125ml | 175ml | BOTTLE
LA FERLA NERO D’AVOLA IGP
CVA CANICATTÌ; SICILY, 13%. Exuberant, well-balanced character with red fruits flavours and black pepper notes.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON DOC
FORCHIR; FRIULI-VENEZIA GIULIA, 12%. Full-bodied with a velvety texture and hints of cocoa. Pleasant aroma of red fruits and green pepper on the nose.
MONICA DI SARDEGNA DOC
ATZEI; SARDINIA, 14%. Monica has intense notes of marasca cherry and plum with a hint of spice on the palate, which shows great balance.
PRIMITIVO DI MANDURIA IGP
APULIA, 14%. Full-bodied with tobacco and leather hints, rich aromas of plum, blackberry and sweet spicy notes.
White Wine
125ml | 175ml | BOTTLE
LA FERLA INZOLIA
CVA CANICATTI; SICILY, 12%. Elegant, pleasantly fresh with intense notes of ripe citrus complemented with gentle herbal flavours.
PIPOLI BIANCO 2022 BASILICATA
VIGNETI DEL VULTURE; BASILICATA, 13%. Floral and fruity, with hints of peaches, apricots, and citrus fruits. On the palate, the wine is fresh and crisp.
SAUVIGNON BLANC GRAVE DOC
FORCHIR; FRIULI-VENEZIA GIULIA, 12%. Fresh, delicate and harmonious aromas of exotic fruits and melon.
PECORINO COLLINE PESCARESI
TALAMONTI; ABRUZZO, 13%. Dry with good acidity, fresh fruity bouquet reminiscent of apple and ripe pears..
Soft Drinks
ICONIC COCA COLA GLASS BOTTLES 33cl
COCA COLA, COCA COLA ZERO, DIET COKE
IRN BRU, DIET IRN BRU, LEMONADE
CRANBERRY, ORANGE, TOMATO, APPLE
PINEAPPLE JUICE, GINGER BEER
Spirits, Liquers & Mixers
25ml UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED
VECCHIA ROMAGNA 38%
GRAPPA
PLEASE ASK FOR OUR GRAPPA MENU
AMARETTO • FRANGELICO • SAMBUCA
STREGA • LIMONCELLO • TIA MARIA
Whisky
GLENFIDDICH 40%
LAPHROAIG 40%
MACALLAN 12 DOUBLE CASK 40%
Cocktails
AMERICANO
CAMPARI, RED VERMOUTH, SODA
NEGRONI
GIN, CAMPARI, RED VERMOUTH
HUGO SPRITZ
ELDER FLOWER LIQUER, LONDON DRY GYN, PROSECCO & SODA