L’Artigiano Edinburgh is an Italian cafe and restaurant at 73 Fountainbridge, just west of the city centre. Founded by Italians with a shared pride in their culinary heritage, it combines traditional recipes with contemporary dishes in a warm, casual dining room.
The pizza selection starts with Margherita and buffalo mozzarella versions before moving into combinations topped with burrata and Parma ham, seafood, Italian sausage, mushrooms, truffle oil or Calabrian nduja. A seasonal vegetable pizza and the option of vegan mozzarella help broaden the range.
Pasta dishes include rigatoni arrabbiata, carbonara and amatriciana, alongside linguine and other changing recipes. Antipasti such as grilled marinated vegetables and homemade beef meatballs in tomato sauce can begin a meal, while risotto and larger plates offer alternatives to pizza and pasta.
Desserts, cakes and Italian coffee complete the cafe side of the restaurant, with wine and other drinks available for lunch or dinner. Families have a dedicated children’s menu, and collection and delivery make the same artisan cooking available to diners who prefer to eat at home.
Address: 73 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh EH3 9PU, Scotland
L'artigiano Menu
Antipasti
Olive Miste
Our selection of marinated olives
Focaccia al Rosmarino
Homemade focaccia with rosemary and extra virgin olive oil
Focaccia Aglio e Mozzarella
Homemade focaccia topped with garlic and melted cheese
Pane e Burro
Fresh bread served with butter
Insalata Mista
Mixed leaves, onion, tomatoes and olives
Insalata Caprese con Burrata
Burrata cheese, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil
Bruschetta Classica
Toasted bread, tomatoes, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil
Tagliere “L’Artigiano”
Our selection of fresh cured Italian meats and grilled vegetables
Calamari Fritti
Fried calamari served with garlic mayonnaise and lemon wage
Cozze al Vino Bianco
Steamed mussels with garlic and white wine
Gamberi con ’Nduja
Sauté prawns with spicy Calabrian ‘nduja
Verdure Grigliate
Grilled vegetables marinated in mint, garlic, extra virgin olive oil and parsley
Polpette al Sugo
Homemade beef mince meatballs in a rich tomato sauce
Zuppa del Giorno
Please ask your waiter for today’s soup
Chips
Chips and Parmesan
Pizze
Add side dips to your pizza: Mascarpone and Calabrian ‘Nduja 4.95, Saffron Chili Mayo 3.95, Garlic Mayo 2.90, Fresh Basil and Pine Nuts Pesto 4.25. Add toppings: Italian Sausages, Calabrian ‘Nduja, Italian Ventricina Salami, Mortadella, Parma Ham 3.25; Olives, Onions, Garlic, Fresh Chili, Mushrooms, Crushed Pistachio, Fried Aubergines, Artichokes 1.95; Bufala Mozzarella, Stracciatella 3.95.
Margherita
Tomato sauce, mozzarella and fresh basil
Bufala
Tomato sauce, Italian bufala mozzarella and fresh basil
Burrata
Tomato sauce, cherry tomatoes, Italian burrata and Parma ham
Inferno
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, red chili, black olives, Calabrian ‘nduja and spicy salami
Mare Fuori
Tomato sauce, mussels, prawns, anchovies, black olives, cherry tomatoes and garlic
Boscaiola
White base with mozzarella, Italian sausages, mushrooms, garlic, parsley and truffle oil
Vegetariana
Tomato sauce, mozzarella and seasonal vegetables
Lalla
White base with gorgonzola cheese, potatoes and mushrooms
Rio
Red base with Italian bufala mozzarella, beef ragù, black olives, red onions and fresh basil
Pasta e Risotti
Rigatoni all’Arrabbiata
Rigatoni pasta tossed with fresh red chili, garlic, extra virgin olive oil and rich tomato sauce
Rigatoni alla Carbonara
Rigatoni pasta with fresh eggs, Italian pancetta, black pepper and Parmesan cheese
Rigatoni all’Amatriciana
Rigatoni pasta tossed in a sauce of onion, Italian pancetta, rich tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese
Linguine ai Frutti di Mare
Linguine pasta coated with mixed sea food, garlic, white wine, cherry tomatoes and tomato sauce
Linguine Basilico e Pinoli
Linguine pasta tossed with fresh basil and pine nuts pesto, topped with stracciatella cheese from Puglia
Gnocchi Sorrentina
Gnocchi tossed with garlic, fresh basil and tomato sauce, topped with smoked Italian provola cheese
Gnocchi Treviso
Gnocchi tossed with gorgonzola cheese, toasted walnuts, Italian sausages and a touch of cream
Risotto Porcini e Tartufo
Albori rice with mixed porcini mushrooms, parsley, garlic, Parmesan cheese and truffle oil
Risotto ai Frutti di Mare
Albori rice with mixed sea food, garlic, white wine, cherry tomatoes and tomato sauce
Carne e Pesce
Pollo al Limone
Grilled chicken served with lemon cream sauce and mixed salad on the side
Pollo ai Funghi
Grilled chicken served with porcini mushroom sauce and roasted potatoes on the side
Pollo Piccante
Grilled chicken served with spicy tomato sauce, fresh chili, garlic, parsley, and French fries on the side
Ribeye Steak
10 oz Scottish ribeye steak served with French fries, mixed salad and peppercorn sauce
Pescat del Giorno
Ask your waiter for the catch of the day
Lunch Menu
£14.95 for 2 courses – £17.95 for 3 courses, available 12 to 4 Monday to Friday. Add-ons: Toppings each 1.50 (olives, onion, garlic, fresh chilli, mushrooms); switch to buffalo mozzarella extra 2.95; switch to vegan mozzarella extra 2.00; Toppings each 2.95 (fresh Italian sausages, homemade basil pesto, Calabrian nduja, Parma ham, Italian ventricina salami, smoked provola cheese, mortadella, mushrooms, crushed pistachio, ham, artichokes, fried aubergine).
Zuppa del Giorno
Fresh soup of the day, served with bread
Bruschetta Classica
Topped with chopped tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, olive oil
Calamari Fritti
Deep fried squid, served with a side salad and garlic mayonnaise
Antipasto Misto
Mixed cured meat platter, served with buffalo mozzarella
Insalata Caprese
Sliced tomato, buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil, olive oil
Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti tossed with eggs, pancetta, black pepper and Parmesan cheese
Penne Arrabiata
Penne pasta tossed with chilli, garlic, olive oil and tomato sauce
Risotto Zafferano
Carnaroli rice cooked in saffron, Parmesan cheese and butter
Catch of the Day
Ask your waiter for today’s fish of the day
Pollo alla Milanese
Traditional Italian panko breaded chicken breast, served with a side salad and a lemon wedge
10” Focaccia al Rosmarino
Focaccia topped with fresh rosemary and sea salt
10” Marinara
Tomato sugo, oregano, garlic, olive oil
10” Margherita
Tomato sugo, fior di latte mozzarella, fresh basil
10” Diavola
Tomato sugo, fior di latte mozzarella, Italian ventricina salami, mushrooms and fresh chilli
10” Bianca
D.o.p fior di latte mozzarella, oven baked potatoes, crumbled Italian sausages
Dessert of the Day
Please ask for our dessert of the day
Mixed Ice Cream (2 Scoops)
Home-made Tiramisu
Desserts
Add toppings to your dessert: Chocolate, Pistachio Cream, Strawberry Cream, Caramel 1.00; Fresh Strawberries, Fresh Blueberries, Fresh Raspberries, Fresh Banana and Nutella 1.95.
Affogato Ice Cream Cup
Madagascar vanilla ice cream with espresso and a drizzle of coffee
Ice Cream Scoop
Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry
Homemade Tiramisu
Pistachio and Ricotta Cake
Mixed Berries Cake
Profiterol
Cannolo
Dessert of the Day
Ask your waiter for today’s desserts
White Wine
Prices: 125ml, 175ml, Bottle.
House White Wine
We carefully select our house wine from the best vineyards around the world.
Lamberti Garda Bianco DOC – Italy
Smooth and balanced, an intense perfume of flowers and honey and a slightly aromatic flavour.
Sauvignon Blanc Loggia dei Colli – Italy
Made from cooler sites in the Veneto, giving a fragrant nose with notes such as such as sage, pepper and tomato leaf. These are accompanied by luscious fruits of apricot, grapefruit, and gooseberry.
Europa Sensale Grillo – Italy
Ripe citrus and orchard fruits from Pinot Grigio with a swish of the richer Garganega from Soave to expand the palate and dial up the pleasure.
Garganega Negrar – Italy
Delicate floral and white peach aroma. Medium-bodied, fresh, dry palate. Stone fruits, peach/nectarine in abundance, typical bitter almond note with good acidity to finish.
Gavi, Tenute San Lorenzo – Italy
This characterful white has a lovely rounded texture with notes of almond, lemon curd and peach. The finish is fresh and the hint of sea salt leaves you thirsty for more
Vermentino, Marco Zanatta – Italy
A good body and texture. Peach, lemon pith and apricot are all present, as well as a salty mineral tang. Blackcurrant leaf and lemon curd build on the long finish.
Chardonnay Mitico Bodegas Langa – Spain
Its complex and intense aroma includes notes of apple, peach, fennel, honey, and exotic fruits such as guava and passion fruit.
Red Wine
Prices: 125ml, 175ml, Bottle.
House Red
We carefully select our house wine from the best vineyards around the world.
Lamberti Garda Rosso DOC – Italy
Pale ruby red with purplish highlights. grassy and spicy notes, soft tannic structure and nicely balanced acidity and richness.
La Bacca Nerello Mascalese – Italy
Aromas of violet, spices, and red fruit. Full-bodied but smooth with a velvety and spicy finish on the palate.
Monte Guelfo Chianti – Italy
A light cherry-scented wine offering enjoyable drinking and will pair well with a wide range of foods.
Bardolino Folonari – Italy
A ruby red colour with vivid cherry hues. Perfume of ripe fruits with scents of morello cherry and violet and with a slight grassy hint
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo – Italy
Montepulciano has a rich red colour, with a nose of chocolate and cherry stones. A characterful wine with a gentle finish. (Vegan)
Agricole Vallone Appassimento 2018 – Italy
The nose is complex with cherries, raspberries, and chocolate. The palate is dominated by dried fruit flavours and spice, although powerful it is skilfully kept well balanced.
Amicale, Cantine di Ora – Italy
A baby Amarone-style wine made by drying the grapes to concentrate the flavours. Rich flavours of raspberry and black cherry with a smooth, velvet-like texture and chocolate and spices on the finish.
Salice Salentino Riserva, Paolo Leo – Italy
This region perfectly ripens the black grape Negroamaro giving a perfectly balanced wine with spicy and wood undertones. (Vegan)
Draught Beer
Prices: Half Pint, Pint.
Birra Moretti L'Autentica 4.6% ABV
Brixton Pale Ale 4.2% ABV
Grappe
Grappe
Liquers & Digestifs
Prices for 25ml.
Amaretto
Limoncello
Glayva
Tia Maria
Cointreau
Grand Marnier
Amaro Lucano
Amaro Montenegro
Averna, Strega
Fernet-Branca
Frangelico
Sambuca
Baileys
Drambuie
Vecchia Romagna Brandy
Port 75ml
Sherry 75ml
Sparkling
Prices: 125ml, Bottle.
Prosecco Spumante, Lamberti – Italy
On the palate it has an appealing flavour of green apple & lemon with natural fruitiness & a pleasant aromatic aftertaste.
Prosecco Brut Valdobbiadene, Villa Sandi – Italy
A premium Prosecco, floral and fruity this delicate wine is made with the freshest
Nozego Spumante Alcohol Free 20cl – Italy
Pale yellow and elegant colour with fine bubbles, with intense fruity notes, dominated by white flowers and white grapes. (Vegan)
Beers in Bottles
Nastro Azzurro Peroni
Birra Ichnusa Sardinian Lager
Heineken Alc Free Beer
Angioletti Rose Italian Cider 500ml
Cocktails
Gin Cucumber
Hendrick’s gin, cucumber, mint, tonic water, black pepper
Gin Cosmopolitan
Gin, cointreau, cranberry juice, lime juice
French Martini
Vodka, chambord, pineapple juice
Pornstar Martini
Vodka, passoa, pineapple juice, lemon juice gomme syrup, served with a shot of prosecco
Gin
Malfy Gin
Hendrick’s Gin
Tanqueray Gin
Bombay Gin
Spirits
Prices for 25ml. Add mixer (coke, diet coke, tonic, lemonade) 1.50.
Vodka
Price: from 4.25
Gin
Price: from 3.95
Whisky
Price: from 4.25
Rum
Price: from 3.95