Pepe Nero Stockbridge is a family-run Italian restaurant at 1-3 Raeburn Place in Edinburgh. The welcoming neighbourhood setting centres on traditional food, friendly service and the relaxed pace of a meal shared with family or friends.
The kitchen uses fresh ingredients alongside selected products imported from Italy. Antipasti and familiar Italian starters lead into pasta, pizza and substantial main dishes, giving diners a choice between a quick favourite and a broader multi-course dinner.
Italian wines complement the food, while desserts and coffee complete the meal in classic style. Meat-free choices across the menu help mixed groups dine together without losing the restaurant’s clearly Italian identity.
The intimate Stockbridge room works well for date nights, family dinners and small celebrations, and larger parties are encouraged to arrange their visit in advance. Guests with allergies or dietary requirements should confirm current ingredients and preparation with the restaurant before ordering.
Address: 1-3 Raeburn Place, Stockbridge, Edinburgh EH4 1HU, Scotland
Pepe Nero Stockbridge Menu
Zuppa del Giorno
Zuppa del Giorno
Served with toasted, homemade bread. Please ask your server for todays soup.
Bruschetta e Focaccia
Pane all'aglio
Classic garlic bread. Add mozzarella £2.00
Classica
Toasted homemade bread topped with chopped tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil and drizzled with balsamic glaze
Prosciutto e rughetta
Toasted homemade bread topped with Parma ham, rocket, Parmesan shavings, garlic & drizzled with truffle oil
Focaccia
Italian pizza base with rosemary, sea salt and extra virgin olive oil. Add: mozzarella / chopped tomatoes £2.00, Whole burrata £5.00
Olive e Pane
Mixed olives marinated with garlic and herbs, served with homemade bread
Olive
Mixed olives marinated with garlic and herbs
Antipasti Caldi
Hot starters
Calamari
Fried salt and pepper squid served with garlic mayo
Ricotta Al Forno
Baked ricotta drizzled with hot honey, served with toasted homemade bread
Parmigiana
Layered aubergine baked in a tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella
Arancini
Rice balls with bolognese, mozzarella and peas, served with a tomato sauce
Crocchette
Mushroom and truffle croquettes served with a creamy blue cheese sauce
Gamberoni
Pan fried king prawns with your choice of chilli and tomato, or lemon and white wine sauce
Cozze all'aglio
Fresh mussels cooked with garlic and white wine and your choice of tomato or cream sauce, served with toasted homemade bread
Antipasti Freddi
Cold starters
Classic Caprese
Fresh mozzarella with tomato, drizzled with basil dressing and balsamic glaze
Melone
Canteloupe melon and Parma ham
Burrata and Prosciutto
Burrata, Parma ham and rocket, drizzled with hot honey
Involtini al Salmone
Smoked salmon with ricotta and chives
Pizza
All pizzas are made with our homemade 12” bases. Small pizzas available for children. Extra toppings: Meat £2.20 – Parma ham £2.50 – Veg £1.70, Hot honey £1.25 – Whole Burrata £5.00
Classica
Fior di latte and tomato sauce
Pasticcio
Chicken, mushroom and sweetcorn
Pepe Nero
Pepperoni, mixed peppers and black olives
Santa Marina
Italian sausage, broccoli and chilli
Americana
Smoked sausage and chips
Bianca
White base. Parma ham, Parmesan shavings, rocket & drizzled with truffle oil
Dell'orto
Mushrooms, red onion, mixed peppers and sweetcorn
Fuoco
Pepperoni, jalapeno peppers and chilli
Rustica
White base. Ricotta, hot honey, sliced potato and spinach
Calzone
Folded pizza. Chicken, mushroom and pepperoni. (Please allow 20 minutes cooking time)
Half and Half
Choose any pasta and any pizza and get a half portion of each. £1.00 surcharge for Spaghetti Scoglio / Risotto Mare.
Half and Half
Choose any pasta and any pizza and get a half portion of each
Penne
Gluten free pasta available on request. Half portions available for children on request for £9.00
Amatriciana
Smoked pancetta and onion cooked in a tomato and white wine sauce
Piccante
Chillies and garlic in a tomato sauce. Add cream £1.50
Campagnola
Chicken and mixed peppers in a creamy tomato sauce
Funghi e Crema
Mushrooms in a cream and white wine sauce
Spaghetti
Gluten free pasta available on request. Half portions available for children on request for £9.00
Carbonara
Egg yolk, smoked pancetta, Parmesan and black pepper in a creamy sauce (If you would prefer it Nonna’s way, without cream, please let us know)
Scoglio
King prawns and rocket in a light tomato and white wine sauce
Mixed Mushrooms & Truffle
Mixed mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, rocket & drizzled with truffle oil. Add cream £1.50
Rigatoni
Gluten free pasta available on request. Half portions available for children on request for £9.00
Salmone e Asparagi
Smoked salmon, asparagus and a dash of vodka in a creamy tomato sauce
Ragu Napoli
Pork, beef and sausage ragu in a tomato sauce
Pepe Nero
Italian sausage, mixed mushrooms and a touch of brandy in a creamy tomato sauce
Papalina
Pancetta, peas, mushrooms, and blue cheese in a creamy sauce. Add a whole Burrata to your pasta £5.00
Pasta Fresca
Gluten free pasta available on request. Half portions available for children on request for £9.00
Lasagna
Layers of pasta with bolognese, bechamel and mozzarella, baked to perfection
Ravioli Ricotta e Spinaci
Filled pasta with ricotta cheese and spinach cooked in a blue cheese sauce with your choice of cream or tomato
Gnocchi Montanara
Potato dumplings with Italian sausage, broccoli, chilli and garlic in a creamy tomato sauce
Gnocchi Sorrento
Potato dumplings baked in a creamy tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella
Risotti
Gluten free pasta available on request. Half portions available for children on request for £9.00
Dell'orto
Arborio rice with peas, courgettes, mixed peppers and onion in a light tomato and white wine sauce
Mare
Arborio rice with mussels, king prawns and spinach in a light white wine sauce
Carne
Filetto
10oz Filet steak. Served with your choice of chips or potatoes
Tagliata di Manzo
9oz Thinly sliced strips of sirloin served on a bed of rocket, with Parmesan shavings, cherry tomatoes and balsamic glaze. Served with chips
Sauces
For steaks
Vino Rosso
Red wine, onion, demi-glace
Formaggio Blu
Blue cheese and cream
Pepe Nero
Black pepper, brandy and cream
Diana
Mushroom, onion, French mustard and cream
Pollo
Milanese
Breaded chicken breast served with your choice of chips or spaghetti Napoli
Funghi
Chicken breast pan fried with mushrooms, onion, French mustard and a touch of brandy in a creamy tomato sauce. Served with your choice of chips or potatoes
Pesce
Pesce del Giorno
Fish of the day. Our fish is fresh and delivered daily. Please ask your server for today’s catch. Price: MP
Sides
Gluten free, vegan available on request
Primavera
Rocket, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan shavings and balsamic glaze
Insalata Mista
Seasonal mixed leaf salad
Spinaci
Sautéed spinach in garlic
Broccoli
Sautéed broccoli in garlic and chilli
Patate Rosmarino
Sautéed potatoes in garlic and rosemary
Patate Fritte
Chips
Patate al Tartufo
Truffle and parmesan chips
Zucchini Fritti
Fried courgette sticks served with garlic mayo
Desserts
Dolce del Giorno
Dessert of the day. Please ask your server
Apple Pie
Sweet short crust pastry filled with apples and baked with sugar and cinnamon, served with ice cream
Cheesecake
Please ask your server for today’s flavour
Panna Cotta
Sweetened cream with vanilla, softly set and served chilled with a delicate and smooth texture
Tiramisu
Layers of espresso soaked sponge fingers and whipped mascarpone, dusted with cocoa powder
Profiteroles
Choux puff pastry filled with vanilla cream and covered with chocolate.
Affogato
Vanilla ice cream with a shot of espresso. Add a liqueur (ask your server for options) £10.00
Gelati
Vanilla, chocolate, pistachio, lemon sorbet… Ask your server about our full list of ice creams
Wine – Red
175ml, 250ml, Bottle prices where shown
Primitivo Salento
Rich aromas of plum and black cherry with spicy notes of cracked black pepper. Well balanced with a velvety texture and intense black forest and damson fruits.
Merlot, Venezia
Full bodied ruby red, perfect with red meat, chicken, aged cheese and fish.
Montepulciano D'Abruzzo, Zaccagnini
The classic Montepulciano with a piece of vine attached to the neck of the bottle. Wonderfully rounded with a rich, dark red colour, full soft cherry flavours and damson fruit aromas.
Nero d’Avola
Nero d’Avola is distinguished by its depth and intense ruby red colour, it emanates a broad and complex aroma of ripe fruits and red berries.
Wine – White
175ml, 250ml, Bottle prices where shown
Trebbiano
Dry white wine, fresh and fruity with a citrus finish.
Pinot Grigio
Elegant and well balanced, with hints of aromatic winter fruits.
Gavi di Gavi
The king of Piemonte white wines. This excellent producer crafts this refreshing gooseberry and mineral style with delicate floral hints, dry but not austere.
Grillo
Grillo has an intense golden colour with aromas of walnut, green pepper and exotic fruit. Flavoursome and persistent on the palate.
Soft Drinks
Coca cola
Diet coke
Coke Zero
Sprite
Cocktails
Aperol Spritz
Aperol and prosecco topped with soda water
Pepe Nero
Limoncello, basil, soda water, prosecco
Bloody Mary
Ketel One vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, tabasco, salt, pepper
Amaretto Crema
Amaretto, Kahlua, milk, vanilla syrup, dusted with chocolate powder
Spirits – Italian Liqueurs
25ml
Disaronno
Frangelico
Limoncello
Amaro (Del Capo or Averna)
Spirits – Whisky
25ml
Johnnie Walker red label
Talisker
Jura 10yrs
Balvenie Carribean cask
Hot Drinks
Decaf/alternative milk available on request