La Bruschetta is a small independent Italian restaurant at 13 Clifton Terrace in Edinburgh’s Haymarket area. Its intimate dining room and relaxed service create a traditional setting for lunch or dinner, with tables booked directly through the restaurant.
Classical Italian cooking is the foundation of the menu, with particular attention given to fresh fish and seafood. Pasta, risotto and familiar regional dishes sit alongside changing fish choices, allowing the kitchen to work with ingredients available that day.
The compact format suits a measured meal rather than a rushed stop, with antipasti followed by pasta, seafood or meat and a traditional dessert. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free needs can be accommodated across parts of the menu, but individual requirements should be discussed when booking.
La Bruschetta serves separate lunch and dinner periods from Tuesday to Saturday and closes on Sunday and Monday. The dining room can also be reserved for exclusive use, making it a practical choice for a private celebration or a bespoke group menu.
Address: 13 Clifton Terrace, Haymarket, Edinburgh EH12 5DR, Scotland
La Bruschetta Haymarket Menu
Pane e Olio
PANE E OLIO
Handmade bread, extra virgin olive oil.
OLIVE MISTE
Spicy marinated olives, handmade bread.
BRUSCHETTA
Vine tomatoes, oregano, garlic, olive oil.
FOCACCIA
Pizza bread, olive oil, garlic, rosemary.
BRUSCHETTA VALTELLINA
Prosciutto, Parmesan shavings, rocket.
BRUSCHETTA CON ALICI
Fresh marinated anchovies
BRUSCHETTA ROMANA
Mozzarella, anchovies, sun-dried tomatoes.
FOCACCIA AL FORMAGGIO
Extra virgin olive oil, garlic, fennel seed, mozzarella.
Antipasti
BUFFALO AL PROSCIUTTO
D.O.P. Buffalo mozzarella, Prosciutto, chilli marmalade, dates.
GAMBERONI ALLA DIAVOLA
Tiger prawns, olive oil, garlic, chilli, lemon.
ASPARAGI ARUGOLA
Grilled asparagus, Parmesan shavings, rocket, lemon, truffle oil.
PARMIGIANA DI MELENZANE
Aubergine, Buffalo Mozzarella, Parmesan, tomato, basil.
AVOCADO RIVIERA
Avocado, Scottish smoked salmon, prawn cocktail.
ANTIPASTO NOVIZIO
Prosciutto, asparagus, seasonal leaves, sultanas, nuts, figs, warm honey, crumbled goat’s cheese.
Primi
Minimum charge of £20.00 per head will apply drinks not included.
LINGUINE ALL’ ORTOLANA
Linguine, aubergine, courgettes, peppers, mushrooms, vine tomatoes fresh pesto.
RISOTTO FUNGHI MISTI
Arborio rice mixed wild mushrooms, Parmesan shavings, truffle oil.
RIGATONI ALLA NORCINA
Rigatoni, Luganica sausage meat, wild mushrooms, cream, spinach, Parmesan.
LINGUINE AI FRUTTI DI MARE
Linguine, seafood medley, tomato-chilli sauce.
LASAGNE AL FORNO
Classic oven baked lasagne.
FETTUCCINE AL SALMONE
Egg Fettuccine, Scottish smoked salmon, cream- brandy, garlic, lemon, chilli.
AGNOLOTTI ALL’ARAGOSTA
Handmade egg pasta, lobster meat, cream, bisque sauce.
RAVIOLI RUSTICI
Porcini fresh egg pasta, sage, butter.
Secondi
POLLO ALPINO
Prosciutto and Taleggio filled bread crumbed chicken breast, Gremolata.
SALTIMBOCCA ALL' ITALIANA
Pan-fried veal, Prosciutto, Fontina shallots, mushroom, cream.
SCALOPPINE ALLA VIENNESE
Pan- fried veal in breadcrumbs &Parmesan, anchovies, capers, black olives.
AGNELLO ALLA SICILIANA
Grilled Scottish lamb saddle, rosemary, garlic, shallots, caper, black olive & vine tomato sauce.
FILETTO AL GORGONZOLA
Scottish fillet of beef, Gorgonzola, Madagascar green peppercorn, brandy-cream sauce.
SEA BASS FILLETS ALLA GRIGLIA
Grilled sea bass fillets, garlic, rosemary, white wine, lemon.
SCAMPI BREVAL
Scampi, shallots, mushrooms, cream, English mustard and brandy au gratin.
FRITTO MISTO CILENTANO
Shallow fried scampi, tiger prawns, squid, courgette.
Contorni
SPINACHI
Olive oil, garlic.
PISELLI
Peas, onion, pancetta.
FAGIOLINI
Fine beans, olive oil.
FUNGHI
Garlic sautéed mushrooms.
PATATE
Tirolese- onions, rosemary
RISO SALTATO
Arborio rice, egg, shallots.
INSALATA MISTA
Dressed mixed salad.
INSALATA DI RUCOLA
Rocket, Parmesan shavings, balsamic.
ASPARAGI
Asparagus, butter, Parmesan.
PATATE FRITTE
Hand cut fries.
Dolci
CRÈME BRULÉE
Made with a hint of rum and Grand Marnier
TORTA CAPRESE
Rich chocolate cake made with ground Almonds
TIRAMISÚ
Italian coffee dessert, Savoiardi, Marscapone
AFFOGATO ALL'AMARETTO
Vanilla ice cream, Amaretto liqueur, crushed Amaretti
CANNOLI SICILIANI
Sicilian pastry filled with sweet Ricotta, candied fruit & pistachio
GELATO
Strawberry, vanilla, chocolate
GELATO VEGAN
Formaggi
TALEGGIO E DOLCELATTE AL MIELE
Grilled Taleggio and Dolcelatte, mixed nuts. Honey
FORMAGGIO
Italian cheeses, handmade bread, oatcakes
Festival Piccolo Pranzo
Lunch: Two courses £25, Three courses £29. Changes monthly, available throughout the year except December and Fixtures at Murrayfield. Not available for group bookings of 6 or more.
INSALATA CAPPRINO
Salad leaves, mixed nuts, sultanas, lemon- garlic dressing, grilled goats cheese crouton.
LINGUINE ALLA CARBONARA
Linguine, pancetta, cream, beaten egg, Parmesan.
RIGATONI ALLA SICILIANA
Rigatoni, onions, aubergine, mozzarella & tomato sauce.
FILLETTINI DI POLLO NOSTRANO
Pan fried sliced fillet of chicken, onions, green Madagascar peppercorn, whisky-cream.
DOLCE DEL GIORNO
Dessert of the day- please check specials board
Caffé
ESPRESSO
DOUBLE ESPRESSO
CAPPUCCINO
CAFFE LATTE
AMERICANO
DECAFFEINATED COFFEE
POT OF TEA/ DECAFFEINATED TEA FOR ONE
POT OF HERBAL TEA FOR ONE
Camomile – Peppermint – Red Bush
CAFFE CORRETTO
-with a touch of liqueur-
LIQUEUR COFFEE
Vini da Dolci with Cantucci
PASSITO ALEATICO DOLCE SALENTO I.G.P.
(15% vol.- PUGLIA- Aleatico, Due Palme)
RECIOTO ROCCA SVEVA DI SOAVE CLASSICO D.O.C.
(12.5% vol.-VENETO – Garganeca, Soave Scari)
VINSANTO DEL CHIANTI CLASSICO D.O.C.
(16% vol.-TOSCANA-Trebbiano &Malvasia, Rocca Macie)
Wine Suggestions
PECORINO TERRE DI CHIETI COLLEZIONE I.G.T.
(ABBRUZO – Tombacco) Grapes-Pecorino. Complex hues of exotic fruit, notes of soft spices, well structured.
EMPORIO BIANCO SICILIA I.G.T
( SICILIA – Casa Vinicola Firriato ) Grapes- Inzolia, Catarrato. Elegant toasted almonds, fresh citrus.
BIFERNO ROSSO RISERVA D.O.C.
( MOLISE – Tombacco ) Grapes-Montepulciano, Aglianico. Deep ruby, spices, cinnamon, wood, velvety, full rounded.
EMPORIO ROSSO SICILIA I.G.T.
( SICILIA – Casa Vinicola Firriato) Grapes- Merlot, Nero d’Avola Rich velvety, cherry, blackcurrant, light spice.