Best Italian Restaurants Near Me In Edinburgh, with up-to-date menus and prices

Best Italian Restaurants Near Me In Edinburgh

September 10, 2026
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Lobster pasta from Locanda de Gusti, featured for the best Italian restaurants in Edinburgh

Edinburgh's Italian restaurants cover far more than a familiar plate of pasta and a quick pizza. The best kitchens express distinct regional ideas: Neapolitan seafood and soft-crusted pizza around Dalry, a modern pasta room in the New Town, a Stockbridge enoteca built around Italian wine, and a café within one of the city's most established Italian food shops. Scottish fish, meat and vegetables often meet ingredients imported directly from Italy, giving the scene a character that belongs to both places.

Edinburgh's Italian restaurants suit different plans. Some are intimate rooms where a changing market menu deserves an unhurried evening; others work for a family pizza, a celebratory dinner, a wine-led date or a daytime plate with espresso. Start with the style and pace you want, then compare signature dishes, atmosphere and menu breadth. A famous name or fashionable room matters less than finding the cooking and setting that suit your occasion.

Menus in this category can move quickly. Locanda de Gusti chooses fish and seafood from the market, tipo changes pasta and seasonal accompaniments, and Sotto's compact selection evolves with produce. Treat named dishes as examples of each kitchen's style rather than promises of availability. Current Happy Menu details and the restaurant's atmosphere can help you choose the right meal and occasion.

A grilled seafood platter at Locanda de Gusti in Edinburgh

Locanda de Gusti

Locanda de Gusti is a destination for southern Italian seafood. Rosario Sartore's Dalry restaurant combines ingredients imported from Italy with fish, shellfish and meat selected from the Scottish market, then cooks them with the generosity of a Neapolitan family table. The room feels warm and personal rather than ceremonial, and the changing menu encourages conversation with the team. It is best approached as a complete evening, with several courses and enough time to share.

The current sample menu moves from gambero rosso tartare and anchovies with burrata to fresh ravioli, slow-cooked rabbit and the house grigliata of grilled fish and crustaceans. Larger seafood platters are designed for two, while the Fai Tu format lets the kitchen assemble a broad tasting meal for the table. Finish with a cannolo, panna cotta or coffee-soaked dessert if offered. Because supply drives the selection, ask which fish is strongest that day. Choose Locanda for seafood lovers, a birthday or diners who welcome guidance and changing availability.

Address: 102 Dalry Road, Edinburgh EH11 2DW, United Kingdom

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Locanda De Gusti Menu

Set Lunch Menu

Available on Fridays only, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM. 3-course lunch £28, 2 courses and coffee £28.

Puparuolo

Baked Large, sweet Sicilian red Pepper stuffed with Sicilian aubergines, fresh basil pesto, bread and Grana Padano

Alici

Burrata cheese from Puglia (mozzarella with creamy centre), marinated anchovy fillets, marinated aubergine, olive oil, garlic, oregano and a kiss of chilli

SalsicciAmo

Charcoal grilled Italian Pork sausage baked Neapolitan traditional frittata filled with braised white onions and Parmigiano.

Ravioli

Large parcels of fresh egg pasta with a filling of the day (please ask), tossed with butter, fresh sage and nutmeg sprinkle

Pasta

Fresh pasta tossed with vegetable ragu (aubergine, sweet Sicilian peppers, San Marzano tomato Passata and provola smoked cheese

Pesce del Giorno

Monkfish tail bites in the rich Guazzetto (hot pot) of Italian cannellini beans, Vesuvian Piennolo tomatoes, garlic and fresh herbs

Carne del giorno

Slow-cooked rare breed Scottish pork cheeks with Mixed mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, basil and garlic Served with a side of vegetables and potatoes

Torta Salata

Neapolitan baked “sandwich” layered with zucchini, cured ham from Parma, Provola (smoked cheese), egg and Parmigiano. Baked till cheese gooey

Vanilla ice cream
Maritozzo
Pistachio Panna cotta

Starters

Tartare
£19

Tartare of Gambero Rosso (premium, wild caught prawn from Mediterranean), finished with emulsion of green apple and Melannurca vinegar from Campania IGP

Polpettone
£12

Rare breed pork and beef mince gateau infused, baked till golden, finished in rich San Marzano tomato and basil ragu

Caprese di Mare
£13

Buffalo mozzarella from Campania DOP, Mediterranean gazpacho, basil infused extra virgin olive oil and marinated anchovy fillets

Crostata
£12

Shortcrust pastry savoury tart filled with Italian pork sausage, Friarielli (wild broccoli from Campania) and peppery ricotta, baked till golden

Polipo
£16

Diced Mediterranean octopus salad with Buffalo mozzarella from Campania, Taggiasca black olive and lemon drizzle

Burrata
£14

Burrata cheese from Puglia (mozzarella with creamy centre) served with oven baked Frittata filled with mixed mushrooms, and fresh thyme

Pasta

Paccheri
£30

Paccheri tubes of fresh pasta from Gragnano, tossed with velvet scottish crab bisque and finished with fresh Handpicked white Scottish crab meat

All'Astice
£38

Linguine pasta tossed with Velvet Scottish crab bisque, few Piennolo tomatoes, garlic, kiss of chilli and served with half of fresh Scottish Lobster

A'Pescatora
£30

Calamarata rings of fresh pasta tossed with Scottish mussels, baby clams, prawn, langoustine, calamari in a light crustacean bisque, garlic and kiss of chilli

Ragu
£24

Orecchiette tossed in a rich San Marzano tomato and Lamb shoulder ragu

Genovese
£24

Garganelli small tubes of fresh pasta tossed with braised white onion and shin of beef sugo, basil, white wine and Grana

Fusilli
£22

Fusilli lunghi long fresh pasta from Avellino tossed with crème of Fava beans, diced guanciale (pork cheek) and a few vesuvian tomatoes

Ravioli
starter £15 / main £24

Large parcels of fresh pasta (please ask the filling), tossed with butter, fresh sage and nutmeg sprinkle

Mains

Mare nel Piatto
for one £43 / for two £85

House special! Literally “sea on the plate,” this is a freshly sautéed hot seafood feast (fresh mussels, baby clams, king prawns, langoustine, squid and scallops) in a delicious crustacean bisque with white wine, garlic, olive oil, and a bit of chilli. Served with crostini (grilled bread) to dip in the bisque.

Grigliata di Pesce
for one £40 / for two £79

House special! Charcoal grilled assorted Scottish fish and crustacean medley (selection of filleted fish (sea bass, sashimi grade Tuna steak and swordfish, trout), langoustine, hand-dived scallop and king prawn) finished with lemon-infused extra virgin olive oil and garnish of mixed salad.

Agnello
£32

Charcoal grilled Organic Scottish lamb chops, marinated with lemon, white wine and fresh herbs. Finished with mixed mushroom infused creme, served with roasted vegetables and potatoes

Coniglio
£29

Slow-cooked rabbit in a rich cacciatora sugo, Vesuvian tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, white wine and kiss of chilli, served with vegetables and potatoes.

A'Scarpone
£20

Aubergine “shoes” filled with Vesuvian tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, smoked Mozzarella cheese and aubergine pulp, baked till golden.

Sides

Verdure
£7

Roast vegetable of the day and potatoes.

Insalata
£7

Mixed salad.

Desserts

PANNA COTTA
£8

Vanilla panna cotta topped with Pistachio cream

DELIZIA
£10

Light sponge cake soaked in coffee, filled and coated with a velvety coffee mascarpone creme

CANNOLO
£8

Tubed crunchy pastry filled with dessert ricotta, orange and lemon zest

FORMAGGI
£15

Selection of cheeses (taleggio, fontina, pecorino, provolone piccante) served with biscuits or fresh bread

AFFOGATO
£8

Vanilla ice cream served with a shot of Neapolitan Kimbo coffee

MARITOZZO
£8

Italian Brioche filled with vanilla whipped cream and icing sugar

Tasting and Sharing Menu

FAI TU MENU - TASTING AND SHARING MENU. Prices from £55/person, £65/person, £80/person. Parties of 8 or more could be offered this option due to our small kitchen.

Fai Tu Tasting and Sharing Menu
from £55/person £55 / from £65/person £65 / from £80/person £80

A tasting and sharing menu similar to a buffet or family dinner. Includes a vast selection of hot and cold starters such as sauteed mussels, clams, prawns, calamari, grilled scallops, crab meat salads, anchovy fillets, charcuteries, Italian cheeses like mozzarella, provola, burrata, and vegetable bakes, among others. Also a variety of pasta dishes, including fish/seafood options like lobster, crab, pasta with mussels, sea urchin, fresh tuna, meat options like lamb or beef ragu, pasta with guanciale, pork-based ragu, and vegetarian options like ravioli, butternut squash, cauliflower, broccoli, zucchini, tomato, mushroom. Main course options include fish such as sea bass, tuna, swordfish, sea trout, stuffed squid, crustaceans, and lobsters, meat options like braised shin of beef, lamb shoulder, rabbit saddle, pork belly, rib eye on the bone, veal steak (depending on the market), and vegetarian dishes like parmigiana di melenzane, vegetable timbale, bean stews, etc. We can cater to everyone's preferences, but we need to know allergy requirements beforehand.

A Neapolitan pizza at Pizzeria 1926 in Edinburgh

Pizzeria 1926

Pizzeria 1926 focuses on the fundamentals of Neapolitan pizza: a soft, elastic centre, an inflated and charred rim, restrained toppings and a very hot oven. Its Dalry dining room is relaxed and compact, with the oven adding theatre without turning the meal into a formal production. Sustained branch feedback supports both the pizza and the welcoming atmosphere, although a few regulars prefer earlier versions of the menu. Eating in gives the delicate crust its best chance to arrive light rather than softened in a delivery box.

A marinara or margherita reveals the dough and tomato most clearly, while meatier combinations, calzone and changing specials suit diners who want a fuller meal. The broader menu can include fried seafood, antipasti, pasta and Neapolitan desserts, but pizza remains the main reason to book. Share a starter only if the table has room; the pizzas are generous and lose their best texture if left waiting. Pizzeria 1926 suits friends, families and pizza enthusiasts who value tradition, an informal room and a crust with chew rather than brittle crispness.

Address: 85 Dalry Road, Edinburgh EH11 2AA, United Kingdom

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Pizzeria 1926 Menu

Starters

BASKET OF BREAD
£2.50

With extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar

GARLIC BREAD
£4.50

Bread baked with garlic butter

BRUSCHETTA
£5.50

Topped with chopped tomatoes, garlic, basil and extra virgin olive oil

FOCACCIA
£9.95

Topped with rosemary, garlic and extra virgin olive oil

FOCACCIA 1926
£11.95

Topped with cherry tomatoes, rocket and Parmesan shavings

TAGLIERE DI SALUMI
£12.95

Mixed cured meat platter, served with homemade bread and mixed salad

TAGLIERE DI FORMAGGI
£12.95

Selection of Italian cheese, served with chutney, mixed salad and homemade bread

ARANCINO MEAT
£6.25

Hand-made fried rice ball with a filling of the day (please ask) dusted with breadcrumbs (spicy tomato dip)

ARANCINO VEG
£6.25

Hand-made fried rice ball with a filling of the day (please ask) dusted with breadcrumbs (spicy tomato dip)

ANTIPASTO VEGETARIANO
£9.50

Grilled vegetables & buffalo mozzarella antipasto platter

CALAMARI FRITTI
£10.50

Fried fresh calamari ring (Marie Rose dip)

PATATINE FRITTE
£4.50

Chips (served with mayo and ketchup)

PATATINE PARMIGIANO
£4.95

Chips topped with grated Parmesan cheese

POLPETTE
£10.50

Neapolitan pork and beef mince meatballs drowned in a rich tomato and basil sugo

PARMIGGIANA
£10.50

Traditional Parmigiana baked with layered shallow fried aubergines, mozzarella, tomato and basil

MOZZARELLA IN CARROZZA
£8.95

Fried mozzarella sandwiches dipped in egg and dusted with breadcrumbs (spicy tomato dip)

INSALATONA DI TONNO
£7.50

Mix salad leaf, buffalo mozzarella, tuna, cucumber, tomatoes, boiled eggs and extra virgin olive oil

CAPRESE
£8.50

Tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil and basil

MIX SALAD
£4.25

Mix salad leaves, cucumber, tomatoes and onion

Pizza

SAN PAOLO
£10.95

Tomato, D.o.p fior di latte mozzarella, basil, and extra virgin olive oil

MERET 1
£13.95

Tomato, D.o.p fior di latte mozzarella, Parma ham and burrata

ZERBIN 23
£13.50

Tomato, D.o.p fior di latte mozzarella, ‘nduja, spicy pork sausage and peperoni sausages

RUI 6
£11.50

Tomato, garlic, oregano, anchovies, olives and capers

OLIVEIRA 17
£9.95

Tomato, garlic, oregano and extra virgin olive oil

MAZZOCCHI 30
£13.95

Pork sausages, ricotta, smoked provola and friarielli (Neapolitan broccoli)

MARADONA 10
£14.95

Tomato, D.o.p fior di latte mozzarella, basil, salami, pork & beef meatballs and pork sausages

GAETANO 70
£14.50

Cream of porcini mushroom, rocket, burrata, grana cheese and truffle oil

RRAHMANI 13
£13.95

Tomato, D.o.p fior di latte mozzarella, mushroom, ham, artichokes and olives

BUONGIORNO 4
£13.95

Tomato, provola, basil, Parmesan cheese and fried aubergine

POLITANO 21
£11.95

Fried calzone with tomato, provola, ricotta, ciccioli and black pepper

DI LORENZO 22
£14.50

Provola, mortadella, pistacchio and ricotta cheese

ANGUISSA 99
£13.95

Tomato, D.o.p fior di latte mozzarella, cherry tomato, red onion, mixed peppers, and mushroom

SIMEONE 18
£13.95

Calzone with tomato, D.o.p fior di latte mozzarella, ricotta, mushrooms, ham and black pepper

RASPADORI 81
£13.95

Smoked provola cheese, ricotta, gorgonzola and Parmesan cheese

NATAN 3
£14.50

Mozzarella, rocket, cherry tomatoes, Parma ham and Parmesan cheese shavings

LOBOTKA 68
£14.50

Tomato, smoked provola cheese, meat balls, Parmesan cheese and ricotta stuffed crust

KVARA 77
£12.95

D.o.p fior di latte mozzarella, smoked provola cheese, cherry tomatoes, basil pesto, pinenuts

MARIN 16
£13.50

Buffalo mozzarella, fresh cherry tomatoes, basil and extra virgin olive oil

SPINAZZOLA
£13.95

Four different types of cheese, acacia honey and crushed hazelnuts

Toppings

Extra Veg 1.50 / Extra Meat 2.00 / Extra Burrata 4.00 / Extra buffalo mozzarella 3.50

Extra Veg
£1.50
Extra Meat
£2
Extra Burrata
£4
Extra buffalo mozzarella
£3.50

Paste

LASAGNA AL FORNO
£11.95

Baked home-made lasagna with beef minced ragù, bechamel, buffalo mozzarella and Parmigiano cheese

RAVIOLI DEL GIORNO
£12.95

Please ask for today's recipe

RIGATONI BURRATA E NDUJA
£12.95

Rigatoni pasta tossed with tomato sauce, nduja spicy pork sausage topped with ream of fresh burrata cheese

Dessert

TIRAMISU
£6

Savoiardi, coffee, mascarpone, eggs and cocoa

DOUGHNUTS
£6

Sugar coated doughnuts served with Nutella dip

AFFOGATO
£5.50

Vanilla ice cream with an espresso coffee

GELATO
£5.50

Please ask for today’s selection

DESSERT OF THE DAY
£6

Please ask for today's selection

White Wines

125ml | 175ml | Bottle

HOUSE WHITE WINE
125ml £6.50 / 175ml £7.50 / Bottle £25.95

We carefully select our house wine from the best vineyards around the world

ANCORA PINOT GRIGIO
125ml £6.95 / 175ml £7.95 / Bottle £27.50

A fresh, dry white with gentle floral and citrus aromas. Crisp and delicate on the palate with lightly honeyed fruit balanced by lemony acidity.

IL CASCINONE CAMILLONA SAUVIGNON BLANC
125ml £7.50 / 175ml £8.50 / Bottle £28.50

A delicate nose of ripe stone fruit that pairs well with grilled vegetables and pasta dishes.

EUROPA SENSALE GRILLO
125ml £7.95 / 175ml £8.95 / Bottle £29.50

It has bright and juicy green apple, white peach and honeydew melon aromas.

Red Wines

125ml | 175ml | Bottle

HOUSE RED
125ml £6.50 / 175ml £7.50 / Bottle £25.95

We carefully select our house wine from the best vineyards around the world.

ARALDICA PIEMONTE BARBERA
125ml £6.95 / 175ml £7.50 / Bottle £27.50

Sour cherry, raspberry and savoury spiciness, great with creamy or tomato-based pastas and pizza.

ANCORA MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO
125ml £7.50 / 175ml £8.50 / Bottle £28.50

Lifted notes of dark fruits, plums and cherries and a hint of black pepper spice.

SENSALE NERO D'AVOLA
125ml £7.95 / 175ml £8.95 / Bottle £29.50

Aroma of red cherries and berry fruit, supported by floral and balsamic notes.

Beers

MORETTI L’AUTENTICA 4.6%
1/2 pint £4.50 / Pint £6.50
MORETTI SALE DI MARE UNFILTERED 4.8%
1/2 pint £4.75 / Pint £6.95
PERONI NASTRO AZZURRO 5.0%
330ml £5.50
MELA ROSSA
330ml £5.50

Apple cider

Cocktails

GIN CUCUMBER
£8.50

Hendrick's Gin, Cucumber, Mint, Tonic Water, Black Pepper

COSMOPOLITAN
£9.95

Vodka, Cointreau, Cranberry Juice, Lime Juice

MOJITO
£9.95

Bacardi, Lime Juice, Mint, Gomme Syrup, Soda, Crushed Ice

PASSION MARTINI
£9.95

Vodka, Passoa, Pineapple Juice, Lemon Juice

Spritzers

APEROL SPRITZ
£10.50

Campari Aperol, Prosecco, Soda

CAMPARI SPRITZ
£10.50

Bitter Campari, Prosecco, Soda

NEGRONI
£10.50

Hendrick's gin, Campari, Red Martini

LIMONCELLO SPRITZ
£10.50

limoncello, Prosecco, Soda

Digestif

25ml

AMARO AVERNA
£5.50
AMARO MONTENEGRO
£5.50
AMARO DEL CAPO
£5.50
AMARETTO
£5.50

Soft Drinks

ACQUA ROCHETTA
£3.50

Sparkling Water - 500ml

SAN BENEDETTO
£3.50

Still Water - 500ml

FRUIT JUICE
£3.20

Orange, Apple, Cranberry, Pineapple

Hot Drinks

ESPRESSO
£2.60
MACCHIATO
£2.80
DOUBLE ESPRESSO
£2.80
A potato and sausage Neapolitan pizza at Napolè Pizzeria in Edinburgh

Napolè Pizzeria

Napolè gives Corstorphine a neighbourhood pizzeria with enough range for a full sit-down dinner. Diners regularly praise its airy Neapolitan bases, generous focaccia and attentive handling of group bookings. The atmosphere is friendly and straightforward, making the restaurant easier for a mixed table than a specialist counter with only a few seats. Its menu allows traditional tomato-led pizzas to sit beside richer white bases and more playful combinations without losing the central focus on dough.

Start with focaccia or a modest antipasto, then compare a simple marinara with a pizza carrying sausage, potato, burrata or seasonal vegetables. Pasta offers a useful alternative for anyone who does not want pizza, and recent diners have noted staff support for gluten-free requirements, although preparation and cross-contact should be confirmed directly. Napolè works especially well for a family meal, a local celebration or a larger group prepared to organise its order. Choose it when generous hospitality and broad appeal matter as much as strict minimalism.

Address: 1 Meadow Place Road, Corstorphine, Edinburgh EH12 7TZ, United Kingdom

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Napole Pizzeria Menu

Starters

Calamari Fritti
£9.50

Battered squid fried in sunflower oil and served with fresh lemon.

Parmigiana di Melanzane
£9.95

Sliced aubergine lightly fried then layered with tomato sauce, basil, mozzarella and parmiggiano. Vegetarian

Our Bruschetta
£6.75

tomato bruschetta

Caprese Insalata
£10.95

Fresh buffalo cheese with fresh tomatoes, basil and extra virgin olive oil. Vegetarian

Focaccia Rosmarino
£7.45

Vegan Vegetarian

Focaccia Mozzarella
£8.15

Focaccia with cheese and oregano. Vegetarian

Mozzarella in Carozza
£7.50

Fried sandwich. Vegetarian

Garlic bread with cheese
£5.95

Homemade bread with garlic butter and cheese. Vegetarian

Polpette al sugo
£9.50

Mini homemade meatballs in a rich tomato sauce, served with homemade bread

Garlic bread
£4.95

Homemade bread with garlic butter

Arancinette
£8.95

Rice balls filled with ragù sauce

Fresh pasta with a savoury garnish at Divino Enoteca in Edinburgh

Divino Enoteca

Divino Enoteca is the wine-led choice, hidden below street level near George IV Bridge in a warm stone cellar. The list runs to more than two hundred bottles, with an Enomatic system that allows the restaurant to pour smaller tastes from bottles that would otherwise be difficult to explore by the glass. That makes staff guidance especially valuable. The food is contemporary Italian rather than a supporting snack menu, so the room suits a date or celebration where dinner and wine should receive equal attention.

Current menus move through house breads, charcuterie, confit-tomato bruschetta, burrata, fresh pasta, meat and fish, followed by carefully presented Italian desserts. Build the meal around the wine style you enjoy, or reverse the process and ask for a pairing with the kitchen's current ravioli or seasonal main. Recent reviews strongly praise the cellar, atmosphere and attentive service, while a smaller current group reports occasional inconsistency, particularly around a few pasta dishes. Divino is best for curious wine drinkers and an evening paced through several courses rather than a quick pre-theatre stop.

Address: 5 Merchant Street, Edinburgh EH1 2QD, United Kingdom

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Divino Enoteca Menu

Da Condividere

To share

Selezione di Olive
£6

VG | GF | A selection of Italian marinated olives

Cestino di Pane
£7

VG | Rustic artisan bread, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar

Antipasto Divino
£14 / £26

A selection of Italian charcuterie, 'nduja and buffalo mozzarella, served with marinated olives, sun-dried tomatoes and traditional taralli

Focaccia al Prosciutto Crudo e Fichi
£18

Our handmade focaccia, topped with Parma ham, Grana Padano, rocket, mulled figs and balsamic vinegar

Focaccia Napoletana
£16

V | VG ON REQUEST | Our handmade focaccia, topped with buffalo mozzarella, marinated friarielli and sun-dried tomatoes

Selezione di Formaggi
£12 / £20

A selection of Italian cheeses, accompanied by tomato chutney, mulled figs, walnuts and oatcakes

Antipasti

Starter

Bruschetta con Pomodorini
£11

V | VG ON REQUEST | Toasted Altamura bread topped with Isle of Wight confit cherry tomatoes and fresh basil pesto

Burrata con Insalata di Pomodori
£13

V | Burrata from Puglia, served with heritage tomatoes, basil oil and crispy focaccia croutons

Caponata di Melanzane
£12

VG | Traditional Sicilian aubergine caponata with onion, celery, olives and capers in a delicate sweet and sour tomato sauce, served with a garlic sourdough crouton

Insalata di Polpo e Patate
£15

GF | Slow-cooked octopus and baby potato salad dressed with lemon, parsley, capers and extra virgin olive oil

Pancia di Maiale, Cannellini e Peperonata
£15

GF | Slow-roasted pork belly served with cannellini bean purée and chilled Italian peperonata of roasted peppers and onions

Cozze al Trebbiano e Rosmarino
£13

GF | Steamed Shetland mussels in a Trebbiano wine, garlic, chilli, rosemary and butter sauce

Primi

Pasta

Spaghetti alla Carbonara
£20

The authentic Roman classic with guanciale, Pecorino Romano and golden egg yolks

Tagliatelle al Ragù
£20

Our signature ragù of slow-braised Scottish beef and pork, cooked in Merlot wine and aromatic herbs

Ravioli dello Chef
£20

Chef's daily selection of fresh ravioli or tortelli

Calamarata alla Rana Pescatrice
£26

Calamarata, short pasta, tossed in a freshly cooked monkfish ragù with cherry tomatoes, garlic, white wine and parsley

Strozzapreti ai Pomodorini Arrosto, Burrata e Pinoli
£19

V | VG ON REQUEST | Strozzapreti served in a slow-roasted cherry tomato sauce, finished with burrata cream, basil and toasted pine nut crumb

Mezzi Rigatoni al Forno con Peperoni, Provola Affumicata e Pecorino
£19

V | Oven-baked mezzi rigatoni in a creamy yellow pepper sauce with smoked provola, finished with Pecorino Romano

Secondi

Main course

Guancia di Manzo al Merlot
£34

GF | Scottish beef cheek braised in Merlot wine and herbs, served with creamy mash potato, sautéed mushrooms and pickled red onions

Tagliata di Manzo con Patate Dauphinoise
£36 / Green peppercorn sauce £4

GF | 13oz Scottish ribeye steak, served with dauphinoise potatoes and a rocket salad with Parmigiano Reggiano, pickled mushrooms and balsamic dressing

Nasello all'Acqua Pazza
£28

GF | Pan-seared hake fillet served on stewed red onions, cherry tomatoes, olives, capers, garlic, chilli and white wine

Melanzana Ripiena, Fregola e Mandorle
£22

VG | Roasted aubergine stuffed with seasonal cianfotta vegetables, served with warm fregola, tomatoes, lemon and toasted almonds

Contorni

Sides

Patate Novelle al Forno
£6

GF | V | Baked new potatoes with garlic and butter

Puré di Patate Gratinato al Grana Padano
£6

GF | V | Creamy mash potato gratin with Parmigiano Reggiano

Funghi Trifolati
£8

GF | V | Sautéed mushrooms with garlic and parsley

Insalata di Rucola
£6

GF | V | Rocket salad with Parmigiano Reggiano, pickled mushrooms and balsamic dressing

Insalata della Casa
£6

VG | GF | Little Gem lettuce with maple, wholegrain mustard and sesame dressing

Chocolate cake with cherries at Valvona and Crolla Caffè Bar in Edinburgh

Valvona & Crolla Caffè Bar

Valvona & Crolla offers a different kind of Italian meal: the Caffè Bar sits within an Elm Row deli whose shelves, counters and wine selection form part of the experience. The appeal comes from excellent produce handled simply, not from elaborate plating or a long evening format. Walking through the shop before eating gives useful context for the cheese, cured meat, olive oil, coffee and pantry ingredients that shape the menu. It is particularly well suited to lunch, a quiet catch-up or a restorative pause while exploring the east side of the centre.

Expect a concise selection of antipasti, sandwiches or focaccia, pasta and salads, with cakes, pastries and espresso providing a strong finish. Ask about the day's specials rather than arriving committed to one dish, and let the deli's strengths guide the order: a plate centred on good salumi, cheese and bread can be more satisfying here than an overcomplicated combination. Recent diners continue to value the sense of Italian food culture and the attached shop. Choose the Caffè Bar for authenticity, daytime ease and the pleasure of taking ingredients or wine home afterwards.

Address: 19 Elm Row, Edinburgh EH7 4AA, United Kingdom

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Valvona & Crolla Caffe Bar Menu

Assaggi

PANE
£6

Artisan bread, grissini, V&C Fior Fiore extra virgin olive oil

FOCACCIA
£8

Freshly made thin rosemary focaccia, EVOO

OLIVES
£5

Unpitted, Puglian Cerignola olives in brine

ACCIUGHE E PANE
£8

Sourdough bread, Rizzoli anchovies, Guffanti butter

Antipasti

V&C® ANTIPASTO
£18

Prosciutto di parma, ventricina, speck di prosciutto, finocchiona, marinated roasted vegetables

VERDURE ALLA PIASTRA
£18 / Add mozzarella di bufala + £5 / Add soft rosemary focaccia + £4

Griddled Italian aubergine, courgette, peppers, raddichio, olives. Add mozzarella di bufala £5, add soft rosemary focaccia £4.

FIORI DI ZUCCA
£13

Deep fried courgette flowers with anchovies and mozzarella, mixed leaves

BRUSCHETTA
£8

Marinated Italian peppers, black olives, capers, basil EVOO on toasted artisan bread

POLPETTINE
£11

Pork, beef and Parmigiano Reggiano meatballs in tomato sugo, served with focaccia

BURRATA
£13

Burrata di bufala, Italian apricots, vine tomatoes, EVOO, basil

PROSCIUTTO
£12

Prosciutto di Parma, Italian melon

ANGURIA
£11

Italian watermelon, Feta DOP, black olives, red onion and mint

ARANCINI
£10

Breaded Sicilian rice balls with pea, courgette, mint, egg, Parmigiano Reggiano DOP

ZUPPA DEL GIORNO
£8

Soup of the day, bread, butter

Contorni

MISTA
£6

Mixed leaves, tomato, EVOO, white balsamic

PATATINE DI POLENTA
£6

Polenta chips, rosemary, sea salt

ZUCCHINE FRITTE
£6

Courgette chips dipped in flour and deep fried, sea salt

CUORE DI BUE
£6

Finely sliced Cuore di Bue tomatoes, dried oregano, sea salt, EVOO

Pasta

Gluten free pasta available

LINGUINE
£35

Half East Coast lobster, Datterini tomatoes, garlic, white wine, EVOO

RIGATONI
£20

V&C® Paesano and V&C® Fonteluna pork sausage tomato and basil sugo

TAGLIERINI
£20

Egg pasta, pistachio and basil pesto, Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, EVOO

RAVIOLI
£20

Filled pasta with ricotta and spinach, basil butter, Parmigiano Reggiano

Primi Piatti

FRITTO MISTO
£25

Fried squid, hake, whitebait, courgette dipped in flour, rocket, tartare sauce

CODA DI ROSPO
£24

Monkfish, Fonteluna sausage, salsa verde, cannellini beans, rocket and fennel

MELANZANE E ZUCCHINE PARMIGIANA
£20

Layers of aubergine and courgette baked with tomato and basil sugo Parmigiano Reggiano

POLLO SALTIMBOCCA
£24

Pan-fried chicken breast with prosciutto and sage, herbed potatoes, sauteed seasonal greens

Panetella®

Toasted Italian filled flatbread, served with mixed leaves

PAESANO
£14

V&C Paesano pork sausage, mustard fruit chutney, rocket

ZUCCHINE E BLU
£14

Courgette, Gorgonzola Dolce DOP, pine nuts rocket

MOZZARELLA
£13

Mozzarella di Bufala, Italian vine tomatoes, aubergine, basil

PORCHETTA
£14

Porchetta, Stracchino Nostrano soft cow’s milk cheese, sauteed mushrooms

Dolci

TORTA DI POLENTA
£7

Crumbly orange and almond polenta cake, crème fraiche

TORTA DI CIOCCOLATO
£7

Flourless chocolate tart with 70% cocoa, creme fraiche, Amarena cherries

TORTA DI LIMONE
£6

Sicilian lemon tart, dried raspberry, crème fraiche

CROISSANT PUDDING
£7

Layers of chocolate and hazelnut croissants baked in the oven with crema pasticerra and berries, served warm

PISTACHIO AFFOGATO
£7

Luca’s pistachio and vanilla ice-cream, served with a shot of espresso

SNOWBALL ICE
£6.50

Luca’s vanilla ice cream served with a coconut snowball

SORBETTO
£4.50

Luca’s of Musselburgh lemon sorbet (vegan)

CHIACCHIERE
£4.50

Three irresistable little gossips of crisp fried pastry, made with Strega and dusted with icing sugar, traditionally served at Carnevale. Perfect with coffee.

Formaggi

TAGLIERE DI FORMAGGI
£12

Selection of three artisan cheeses, biscuits for cheese, quince Membrillo

GORGONZOLA DOLCE
£10

Gorgonzola Dolce, honey, biscuits for cheese

Breakfast Bakery

V&C BOMBOLINI
£2.95

Small homemade Italian sugar doughnut

CINNAMON KNOT
£4.95

Made by Twelve Triangles using Wild Farmed flour and organic spices

BUTTER CROISSANT
£4.95

Made by Twelve Triangles Bakery with Estate Dairy butter and Wild Farmed flour, served with butter and jam

ALMOND CROISSANT
£4.95

Made by Twelve Triangles Bakery using organic Food & Forest almonds

PAIN AU CHOCOLAT
£4.95

Made by Twelve Triangles using locally produced Ocelot dark chocolate

CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
£12

Selection of salami and cheese served with toasted bread and butter

YOGHURT
£6.50

Italian natural yoghurt pot, granola, fruit compote

PORRIDGE
£6.50

Porridge made with Mills Dairy milk*, served with fruit compote and cream or honey. *Oat milk available on request

Prima Colazione

Hot Breakfast dishes

BLACK PUDDING & EGG ROLL
£6.50

Ayrshire black pudding and free range fried egg on a soft white roll

FRITTATA ROLL
£6 / Add Ayrshire smoked bacon + £8

Freshly made free range egg Italian omelette on toasted white roll. Add Ayrshire smoked bacon £8.

BACON ROLL
£6 / Add grilled cherry tomatoes + £7

Soft white roll with grilled Ayrshire smoked bacon. Add grilled cherry tomatoes £7.

PAESANO ROLL
£6.50

Soft white roll with rustic chargrilled Italian pork sausage

PAESANO BREAKFAST
£12

The full works: rustic Italian pork sausage, black pudding, Ayrshire smoked bacon, fried egg, griddled polenta and cherry tomatoes

VERDURE BREAKFAST
£12

Roasted Italian peppers, courgette, aubergine, mushrooms, fried egg and griddled polenta

Caffè

ESPRESSO / DOPPIO
Espresso £2.75 / Doppio £3.25
ESPRESSO MACCHIATO / DOPPIO
Espresso Macchiato £2.95 / Doppio £3.50
CAPPUCCINO / DOPPIO
Cappuccino £3.75 / Doppio £3.95
CAFFÈ LATTE
£3.95

Loose Leaf Tea

ENGLISH BREAKFAST
£3.75
AFTERNOON DARJEELING
£3.75
EARL GREY
£3.75
ASSAM
£3.75

Soft Drinks

330ml unless stated

FRESHLY SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE
£4.95
CHEGWORTH APPLE JUICE
£3.95
COCA COLA / DIET COCA COLA
£3.75
SAN PELLEGRINO JUICES
£3.75

Lemon, Orange, Blood Orange, Orange & Pomegranate, Grapefruit

Aperitifs

CAMPARI & FRESHLY SQUEEZED ORANGE
£8
ACHROOUS LEITH GIN & TONIC
£7
APEROL SPRITZ
£9

V&C Prosecco, Aperol, Soda

NEGRONI
£10

Antica Formula Vermouth, Campari, Achroous Leith Gin

White Wine

Prices: 125ml, 175ml, 75cl

VERMENTINO TOSCANA 2024 Valvona & Crolla
125ml £6 / 175ml £7.50 / 75cl £24

13% Toscana. Pale straw-yellow with intense tree-fruit aromas, notes of tomato leaf and mint. Fresh citrus the palate with balanced, intense mineral flavours.

PECORINO TRABOCCHETTO 2025 Talamonti
125ml £6.50 / 175ml £8 / 75cl £27

13% Abruzzo. Palate is dry, bright and fresh, medium bodied with very good structure and balance and a good concentration of fruit flavours. Finish is long and intense.

ARNEIS LANGHE 2025 Alessandro Rivetto
125ml £7 / 175ml £8.50 / 75cl £28

13.5% Piemonte. A fresh and expressive Arneis with aromas of ripe pear, citrus zest and white flowers. Palate is light and medium bodied with lively acidity and a clean, refreshing finish.

LIGHEA ZIBIBBO 2025 Donnafugata
125ml £9.50 / 175ml £10.50 / 75cl £36

13% Sicilia. Fragrant zibbibo with orange blossom, citrus and tropical fruit, offering freshness, minerality and a vibrant Mediterranean character. Absolutely delicious.

Red Wine

Prices: 125ml, 175ml, 75cl

CHIANTI COLLI SENESI 2024 Montepescini
125ml £6 / 175ml £7.50 / 75cl £24

13.5% Toscana. Intense ruby red colour. Bouquet is full of berry fruit and floral hints of cherry and violet. The palate is complex yet delicate. A delightful, delicious easy-drinking young Chianti.

NERO D’AVOLA LUMA 2023 Fantini
125ml £7 / 175ml £8.50 / 75cl £26

13.5% Sicilia. Rich and complex, with strong personality and an intense and harmonic character. Black cherry, plum and redcurrant, accompanied by elegant spice and delicate oak flavours.

DOLCETTO DI DIANO D’ALBA 2024 Fratelli Revello
125ml £7.50 / 175ml £9 / 75cl £29

13% Piemonte. Lively and fruit forward, showing ripe black cherry, plum, and a hint of almond. Low tannins and fresh acidity, an easy drinking, fresh characterful wine, served chilled.

VALPOLICELLA SUPERIORE RIPASSO 2024 Torre D’Orti
125ml £8.50 / 175ml £10 / 75cl £31

14.5% Veneto. Corvina Veronese, Rondinella and Corvinone grapes give spiced black fruit with a touch of pepper and a hint of raisins on the nose. Intense cherry fruit and a long finish

Soft Drinks (Drinks Menu)

SPARKLING/STILL MINERAL WATER
500ml £3.75 / 75cl £5.50

San Pellegrino 500ml/75cl

FRESHLY SQUEEZED ORANGE
£5

330ml

FRESH LIME SODA
£3.75

330ml

Caffè (Drinks Menu)

Three Robins oat milk available on request

ESPRESSO / DOPPIO
Espresso £2.75 / Doppio £3.25
ESPRESSO MACCHIATO / DOPPIO
Espresso Macchiato £2.95 / Doppio £3.50
CAPPUCCINO / DOPPIO
Cappuccino £3.80 / Doppio £4
Burrata with asparagus at Contini George Street in Edinburgh

Contini George Street

Contini occupies a grand former banking hall on George Street, pairing the scale of a special-occasion room with food rooted in the owners' Italian family traditions. The kitchen combines produce brought from Italian markets with Scottish fish, shellfish, meat and vegetables, and makes pasta and focaccia in house. That breadth allows the restaurant to serve breakfast, lunch and dinner without feeling confined to one occasion. The room is impressive, but the strongest orders still begin with seasonal ingredients rather than spectacle.

Current menus show the approach through arancini, buffalo mozzarella, porchetta tonnata, fresh rigatoni, burrata-filled ravioli, orecchiette with house sausage and a chargrilled sea bass with tomatoes, capers and olives. Several dishes suit sharing, although pasta follows an Italian portion structure and may be intended between antipasti and a main. Recent feedback values the ingredients and setting but records occasional lapses in temperature, pacing and value, so ask what the kitchen is handling particularly well. Contini suits a central lunch, multi-generation dinner or celebration needing space and dietary range.

Address: 103 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 3ES, United Kingdom

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Contini George Street Menu

Light & Healthy

Avocado Toast
£12

Italian avocado, chilli, Grierson’s organic poached eggs, Au Gourmand sourdough

Overnight Oats
£8

Organic oats, flax and chia seeds, Graham’s Dairy Skyr yoghurt, maple syrup

Fruit Salad
£9

Seasonal fruits with Graham’s Dairy Skyr yoghurt, Victor’s honey, homemade granola

Ricotta Toast
£9

Amalfi lemon ricotta, raspberries, pomegranate, pistachio, Victor’s honey, Au Gourmand sourdough

Organic Porridge
£9

Graham’s Dairy double cream or Brose Oats 100% Scottish oat milk with your choice of: Contini Kitchen Garden rhubarb, toasted almonds; Pomegranate, passionfruit, toasted coconut; The Strawberry Farm Shop strawberries, crushed pistachio

Eggs

Grierson’s organic poached or scrambled & chargrilled Au Gourmand sourdough
£14

Stornoway black pudding, pan fried spinach leaves

Grierson’s organic poached or scrambled & chargrilled Au Gourmand sourdough
£12

Smoked bacon, grilled San Marzano tomato

Grierson’s organic poached or scrambled & chargrilled Au Gourmand sourdough
£11

Grilled San Marzano tomato, pan fried spinach leaves

Uovo in Purgatorio
£13

Grierson’s organic poached eggs, Nduja di Spilinga DOP, tomato sugo, stracciatella and toasted Au Gourmand sourdough

Nduja
£14

Grierson’s organic poached eggs, Nduja di Spilinga DOP butter, Greek natural yoghurt

Salsiccia
£14

Grilled spicy Italian sausage, pan fried spinach, Grierson’s organic poached eggs, Au Gourmand sourdough

Breakfast Classics

Small Scottish
£12

Crombies pork sausage, smoked bacon, Grierson’s organic poached egg, grilled San Marzano tomato, Au Gourmand sourdough

Full Scottish
£18

Crombies pork sausages, smoked bacon, Grierson’s organic poached eggs, Stornoway black pudding, mushrooms, grilled San Marzano tomato, Au Gourmand sourdough

Full Vegetarian
£17

Grierson’s organic poached eggs, spinach, courgettes, peppers, mushrooms, grilled San Marzano tomato. Au Gourmand sourdough

Contini Focaccia
£14

With Graham’s Dairy butter and YOUR CHOICE OF: Grierson’s organic scrambled eggs, smoked bacon, Stornoway black pudding, Crombies pork sausages, grilled San Marzano tomato, pan fried mushrooms

Rise & Shine

Available Monday to Friday from 9am-10am

Rise & Shine
£12.50

Enjoy Contini focaccia with your choice of smoked bacon or Grierson’s organic scrambled eggs, served with freshly squeezed orange or pink grapefruit juice and your choice of coffee or tea

Pasticceria

Fruit Scone
£5

Homemade jam, Graham’s Dairy butter

Parmiggiano Reggiano DOP Scone
£5.50

Mascarpone, Graham’s Dairy butter

Sfogliatella
£4

Ricotta, Amalfi lemon, orange peel

EVOO Shot

Victor’s Organic EVOO 25ml
£5

Picinisco (Nov 2025 harvest)

Bambini

Children's menu for under 12 years old, served with a complimentary glass of milk. Please note that we stop serving the children's menu at 7pm.

PANE AL FORNO
£1.30

Homemade focaccia with Victor’s Organic EVOO Picinisco, November 2025 harvest

ARANCINI
£6.15

Crispy arancini with butter sugo

MINI CENTOTRE ANTIPASTO
£7

Mortadella IGP, Pecorino Toscano DOP, honeydew melon

PASTA POMODORO
£10.50

Orecchiette pasta with tomato butter sugo

MILANESE
£12.30

Chicken milanese, Italian lettuce, fried heritage potatoes

CALAMARI FRITTI
£12.30

Fresh Scottish baby squid, courgette, homemade mayonnaise

GELATO SCOOP
£4.40

Homemade gelato scoop (Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate, Pistachio)

SORBETTI SCOOP
£4.40

Homemade sorbetti scoop (Raspberry, Lemon)

Aperitivo

PANE AL FORNO
£5

Homemade rosemary focaccia, Victor’s Organic EVOO Picinisco November 2025 harvest

OLIVE MARINATE
£6

Marinated olives

Primi / Starter

MELORRANO
£6

Raw spinach, cooked Amalfi lemon, apple soaked sultanas, roasted almonds, pomegranate seeds, La Marina EVOO

RADICCHIO
£6

Radicchio di Treviso IGP, toasted walnuts, La Marina EVOO

RUCOLA
£6

Wild Italian rocket, Amalfi lemon, La Marina EVOO

POMODORI
£7

Thyme roasted San Marzano DOP, Vincotto 8yo, radicchio

Secondi / Mains

PLANT BASED GNOCCHI
£22

Homemade potato gnocchi, cremini mushrooms, Amalfi lemon zest, garlic, La Marina EVOO

OLIVIA
£23

Fresh casarecce, Datterini tomatoes, capers, Taggiasche olives, garlic, basil, unfiltered Capezzana EVOO 2025

PASTA AL VERDURE
£20

Fresh trofiette, seasonal Italian vegetables, chilli, garlic

Dolci

SORBETTI
£8

Selection of homemade Sorbetti (Amalfi Lemon, Raspberry)

SORBETTO AL CIOCCOLATO
£9

70% cocoa dark chocolate homemade sorbet

Classic Antipasti

Anguria e Caprino
£12

New season Puglian watermelon salad with goat cheese, baby basil, roast hazelnuts, La Marina EVOO

Arancini
£11

Crispy arancini with Gorgonzola DOP, 18 months aged Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, fresh chilli, warm butter sugo

Mozzarella di Bufala DOP
£13

Mozzarella di Bufala DOP, roasted and fresh Italian courgette, mint, honey

Burrata
£13

Fresh Puglian burrata, new season Puglia watermelon, pistachio, Contini Kitchen Garden mint

Porchetta Tonnata
£12

Thinly sliced roast pork belly with yellowfin tuna sauce, capers, anchovy and fresh dill

Prosciutto di San Daniele DOP
£15

18 months aged San Daniele DOP prosciutto, apricots, ricotta, chilli

Insalata di Mare
£14

Scottish mussels and squid salad with celery, cucumber, fresh dill, chilli, Amalfi lemon

Centotre Antipasto
£30

A selection of our favourite antipasto items: 18 months aged Prosciutto di San Daniele DOP, Mortadella IGP, Salame Calabrese, Bresaola, Mozzarella di Bufala DOP, Pecorino Toscano DOP, cantaloupe melon

Pasta - Italian size not a main course

Putanesca
£19

Homemade rigatoni, Datterini tomato, anchovy, garlic, Leccino olives

Pesto alla Genovese
£20

Homemade rigatoni, Contini Kitchen Garden basil pesto, potato, fagiolini, 18 months aged Parmigiano Reggiano DOP

Casarecce al Tonno
£20

Homemade casarecce, tuna, garlic, chilli, Italian plum tomato, capers

Maltagliati
£21

Homemade maltagliati pasta, Nduja di Spilinga DOP pork ragu, 18 months aged Parmigiano Reggiano DOP

Casareccenal Tonnon
£20

Homemade casarecce, tuna, garlic, chilli, Italian plum tomato, capers

Classic Pasta

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
£23

Homemade gnocchi, Mozzarella di Bufala DOP, butter sugo, basil

Contadino
£25

Fresh orecchiette, Contini recipe sausage, cremini mushrooms, dried porcini, Graham’s Dairy double cream, rocket, 18 months aged Parmigiano Reggiano DOP

Ravioli
£24

Puglian burrata filled homemade ravioli, Datterini tomatoes, violet aubergine, ricotta salata

Classic Secondi

Pollo
£27

Chicken Milanese, almond puree, Italian leaves, capers, fried potatoes, gremolata, cooked Amalfi lemon

Branzino
£29

Chargrilled seabass, Datterini tomatoes, spinach, capers, Taggiasche olives, unfiltered Capezzana EVOO

Calamari
£28

Lightly fried fresh Scottish squid, Italian courgettes, homemade mayonnaise

Porchetta
£25

Roast Borders pork belly, fennel, orange and grapefruit salad, soft herbs

Tagliata
£29

Gilmour’s 8oz sirloin steak cooked medium rare, Contini Kitchen Garden rosemary, Vincotto 8yo

Risotto
£26

Vialone Nano risotto, San Marzano and Datterini tomatoes, thyme, 18 months aged Parmiggiano Reggiano DOP

Classic Contorni

Pane al Forno
£5

Homemade rosemary focaccia, Victor’s Organic EVOO Picinisco November 2025 harvest

Patate
£6

Fried potatoes, Contini Kitchen Garden bay leaves, homemade mayonnaise

Melograno
£7

Raw spinach, cooked Amalfi lemon, apple soaked sultanas, roasted almonds, pomegranate seeds, honey, La Marina EVOO

Rucola
£6

Italian rocket, shaved 18 months aged Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, Amalfi lemon

Finocchio
£8

Raw fennel, Italian orange salad, green olives, honey

Dolci / Desserts

Tiramisu
£9.50

Marsala whipped mascarpone cream, coffee-soaked Genovese sponge

Panna Cotta (NGCI)
£10

Madagascan vanilla panna cotta, Campari macerated Strawberry Farm Shop strawberries

Torta Cioccolato (NGCI)
£11

70% cocoa torta, Katy Rodger’s crème fraîche, sour cherry compote

Pesche (NGCI)
£10

Marsala baked Italian peaches, vanilla gelato

Gelati / Ice creams & Sorbet

Sorbetto al Cioccolato (NGCI)(PB)
£9

70% cocoa dark chocolate homemade sorbet

Sorbetti (NGCI)(PB)
£8

Selection of homemade sorbetti (choose two scoops: Lemon, Raspberry)

Gelati (NGCI)
£8

Selection of homemade gelati (choose two scoops: Vanilla, Chocolate, Pistachio, Strawberry)

Affogato (NGCI)
£10.50

Vanilla gelato with espresso, the classic combination

Amaro Affogato
£14

A heavenly combination! Vanilla gelato, espresso, Victor’s favourite Nonino digestivo

Formaggio / Cheese

Gorgonzola Dolce DOP & Taleggio DOP
£14

Served with Italian pears, Victor’s honey, pane carasau

Fresh Juices

Freshly Pressed Orange Juice
SML £4.50 / LRG £5.50
Freshly Pressed Pink Grapefruit Juice
SML £4.50 / LRG £5.50
Laprig Valley Apple Juice
£4.50
Ginger Shot
£4.50
Mother Root Ginger 50ml
£6

Morning Cocktails

Garibaldi

Campari, fresh orange

Seasonal Bellini
£11

Peach, prosecco

Salty Dog
£12

Absolut, pink grapefruit, sea salt

Bloody Mary
£11

Absolut, tomato, Worcester sauce, Amalfi lemon, Tabasco

N0-Spresso
£9

Lyre’s Dark Cane, vanilla, Contini coffee

No-Mosa
£9

Non alcoholic sparkling wine, fresh orange

Coffee

Our ethically sourced, direct trade, 100% Arabica coffee comes from the Terra Santa plantation in Brazil. Roasted exclusively for us. Decaf coffee/ Brose Oats 100% Scottish Oat Milk available.

Espresso
£3
Americano
£4.75

with hot or cold milk

Cappuccino
£4.75
Latte
£4.75
Macchiato
£4.50
Hot Chocolate
£5.50
Mocha
£5.75

Tea

Traditional Scottish Blend
£4.50
Earl Grey
£4.50
Green Japanese Cherry
£4.50
Peppermint
£4.50
Camomile
£4.50
Fresh Mint Leaf Infusion
£5.25
Amalfi Lemon, Orange, Cinnamon, Rosemary
£5.50

Vini Dolci

'Quercioli' Lambrusco Reggiano Dolce, Medici Ermete, Emilia-Romagna
125ml £9.50
'Kabir' Moscato di Pantelleria, Donnafugata, Sicily
50ml £10
Recioto della Valpolicella, Cantina Valpantena, Veneto
50ml £10
Vin Santo Chianti Classico, Felsina Berardenga, Tuscany
50ml £15
Burrata with pepper dressing and bread at tipo in Edinburgh

tipo

tipo is the modern pasta specialist. Set in a Hanover Street townhouse, it serves Italian-inspired small plates, cured meats and pasta made in house, using Scottish produce where it adds character. The atmosphere is polished without becoming stiff, and the menu's scale encourages a table to share several savoury plates before choosing pasta. Strong recent independent coverage supports the cooking, while the branch's more modest public rating and review volume keep expectations grounded. This is a restaurant for diners who notice texture, seasoning and progression.

The current menu includes potato focaccia, mortadella with pistachio, burrata with romesco, mackerel with tomato and basil, paccheri with anchovy, pappardelle with vodka sauce and bucatini cacio e pepe. Larger plates and seasonal desserts round out the meal, but pasta is the point: choose two contrasting shapes and sauces for the table rather than ordering duplicates. tipo suits a date, a focused lunch or friends who enjoy sharing and discussing each plate. Mention dietary needs early because a compact menu and house-made pasta can limit last-minute substitutions.

Address: 110 Hanover Street, Edinburgh EH2 1DR, United Kingdom

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tipo Menu

Small Plates

potato focaccia
£7
nduja croquette
£8
pistachio mortadella
£8
zeppole, pecorino
£8
red pepper arancini
£14
mushroom flatbread
£14
burrata, romesco
£15
mackerel, tomato, basil
£16
cantaloupe, ham
£14

Pasta

paccheri, anchovy
£19
pappardelle, vodka
£17
ziti, calabria sausage
£19
bucatini, cacio pepe
£18

Mains

halibut, caponata
£27
risotto, ox cheek
£22

Sides

broccolini, pesto
£8
jersey royal, guanciale
£6
panzanella, mozzarella
£7

Desserts

peach, vanilla soft serve
£7
strawberry, elderflower
£11
tiramisu
£11

Lunch Set Menu

Monday - Thursday: 2 courses £25, 3 courses £30. Friday - Sunday: 2/3 course set and a la carte menu available for up to 6 guests.

mackerel, tomato, basil
burrata, romesco
cantaloupe, ham
ricotta gnudi, pea
pappardelle, vodka
ziti, calabrian sausage
peach, vanilla soft serve
tiramisu
strawberry, elderflower
A tomato and mozzarella pizza at San Ciro's in Edinburgh

San Ciro's

San Ciro's is a Leith Walk pizzeria and friggitoria with a short, characterful menu. Its pizzas move between restrained classics and combinations inspired by other Italian dishes, while the fried snacks bring a clear Neapolitan street-food element. The small room feels informal and energetic, and recent local discussion shows both loyal enthusiasm and a few dissenting crust experiences. Eating the pizza immediately and choosing contrasting toppings gives the branch the fairest test. It works best when the table is comfortable with a concise selection.

A simple tomato, garlic and oregano pizza demonstrates the base, while alternatives add spicy salami with hot honey, guanciale and pecorino, smoked mozzarella with squash, or an eight-hour ragù of pork shoulder, brisket and sausage. Crocchè, frittatina and fried halloumi make useful sharers, though a full mixed plate before pizza can be substantial. San Ciro's suits pizza-focused friends, an informal Leith dinner and diners who want toppings with more personality than a standard chain menu. Ask about the latest specials because the smaller selection can change.

Address: 148–150 Leith Walk, Edinburgh EH6 5DT, United Kingdom

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San Ciro's Edinburgh Menu

Pizza

No. 4
£8.75

Tomato, oregano, garlic, basil, olive oil

No. 6
£10.50

Tomato, mozzarella, grana padano, basil, olive oil

No. 8
£12.50

Mozzarella base, grana Padano, cooked ham, chestnut mushrooms, basil, olive oil

No. 11
£11.50

Tomato, anchovies, kalamata olives, capers, garlic, basil, oregano, olive oil

No. 13
£13

Tomato, mozzarella, parmesan, spicy salami, hot honey, basil

No. 17
£12.50

8-hour ragu of pork shoulder, beef brisket and Italian pork sausage, grana Padano, basil, olive

No. 19
£12.50

Mozzarella base, guanciale, black pepper, pecorino shavings, basil, olive oil

No.26
£12.50

Smoked mozzarella base, grana Padano, roast butternut squash, red onions, chilli flakes, basil, olive oil (v)

No. 37
£12

Tomato sugo, smoked mozzarella, grana Padano, ricotta salata, aubergine, basil, olive oil

Extras

Extra topping
£3
Dips
£3

Sharer

Crocche
£7.50

Panko crusted potato croquettes, filled with smoked mozzarella, pecorino, parmesan served with pesto mayo

Frittatina
£8

Breaded and fried gnocchi with tomato sugo, parmesan, mozzarella, basil and bechamel(v)

Buffalo Halloumi Sticks
£7.50

Breaded and fried buffalo milk halloumi sticks served with hot honey

Misto
£13

Crocche, frittatina, halloumi sticks and served with pesto & roasted garlic mayo

Patate
£6

Triple cooked potatoes served with pesto mayo and garlic mayo (v)

Olives
£5.50

Nocellara and Kalamata olives (v)

House salad
£5.50

Tomato, shallots, cucumber, kalamata olives, feta (v)

Soft Drinks

Coke/Diet Coke
£3.60
Polara (Sicilian fizzy drink) Blood Orange/Limonata/ Orange/ Lemon and ginger
£3.75
Still/Sparkling Water
£3.80

Beer

Moretti 4.6%
Half-pint £2.95 / Pint £5.90
Ichnusa (330ml)
£4.50

Wine

Sauvignon (White)
125ml £5.50 / 175ml £7.50 / 500ml £22 / Bottle £33
Pinot Grigio (white)
125ml £5 / 175ml £7 / 500ml £22 / Bottle £30
Negroamaro (Red)
125ml £5 / 175ml £7 / 500ml £22 / Bottle £30
Merlot (Red)
125ml £5.50 / 175ml £7.50 / 500ml £22 / Bottle £33
Spumante ( Sparkling)
175ml £6.50 / Bottle £26

Cocktails

Aperol Spritz
£9
Espresso Martini
£9
Negroni
£9

Coffee

Espresso
£2.50
Espresso Macchiato
£3
Seafood pasta and pizza at Pepe Nero Stockbridge in Edinburgh

Pepe Nero Stockbridge

Pepe Nero is a family-run Stockbridge restaurant built around straightforward Italian cooking and a welcoming full-service room. It has enough range for diners who disagree between pizza, pasta, seafood and meat, yet recent food-specific reports suggest the kitchen is most persuasive when it keeps flavours clear and familiar. The restaurant feels more traditional than nearby Sotto, making the two useful alternatives: choose Pepe Nero for a broad menu and recognisable classics, especially with a family or mixed-age group.

Recent diners have praised mussels in a cream sauce, monkfish with pizzaiola-style tomato seasoning and well-cooked pizza, while the current menu continues through antipasti, pasta and Italian desserts. Balance a richer seafood or cream dish with a tomato-led plate, salad or vegetables rather than ordering every course from the same register. Specials are worth asking about because they let the kitchen work beyond the standard list. Pepe Nero suits a relaxed weekend lunch, a family dinner or anyone seeking generous, familiar Italian food without the structure of a tasting menu.

Address: 1–3 Raeburn Place, Edinburgh EH4 1HU, United Kingdom

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Pepe Nero Stockbridge Menu

Zuppa del Giorno

Zuppa del Giorno
£7

Served with toasted, homemade bread. Please ask your server for todays soup.

Bruschetta e Focaccia

Pane all'aglio
£6 / Add mozzarella + £2

Classic garlic bread. Add mozzarella £2.00

Classica
£8.50

Toasted homemade bread topped with chopped tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil and drizzled with balsamic glaze

Prosciutto e rughetta
£9

Toasted homemade bread topped with Parma ham, rocket, Parmesan shavings, garlic & drizzled with truffle oil

Focaccia
£8 / Add mozzarella / chopped tomatoes + £2 / Whole burrata + £5

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
£7.50

Mixed olives marinated with garlic and herbs, served with homemade bread

Olive
£4.50

Mixed olives marinated with garlic and herbs

Antipasti Caldi

Hot starters

Calamari
£11

Fried salt and pepper squid served with garlic mayo

Ricotta Al Forno
£11

Baked ricotta drizzled with hot honey, served with toasted homemade bread

Parmigiana
£11

Layered aubergine baked in a tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella

Arancini
£11.50

Rice balls with bolognese, mozzarella and peas, served with a tomato sauce

Crocchette
£11.50

Mushroom and truffle croquettes served with a creamy blue cheese sauce

Gamberoni
£13

Pan fried king prawns with your choice of chilli and tomato, or lemon and white wine sauce

Cozze all'aglio
£12

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
£11

Fresh mozzarella with tomato, drizzled with basil dressing and balsamic glaze

Melone
£11.50

Canteloupe melon and Parma ham

Burrata and Prosciutto
£14

Burrata, Parma ham and rocket, drizzled with hot honey

Involtini al Salmone
£14

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
£15.50

Fior di latte and tomato sauce

Pasticcio
£17.50

Chicken, mushroom and sweetcorn

Pepe Nero
£17

Pepperoni, mixed peppers and black olives

Santa Marina
£17.50

Italian sausage, broccoli and chilli

Americana
£17

Smoked sausage and chips

Bianca
£17.50

White base. Parma ham, Parmesan shavings, rocket & drizzled with truffle oil

Dell'orto
£17

Mushrooms, red onion, mixed peppers and sweetcorn

Fuoco
£17

Pepperoni, jalapeno peppers and chilli

Rustica
£17

White base. Ricotta, hot honey, sliced potato and spinach

Calzone
£18

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
PP £19

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
£16.50

Smoked pancetta and onion cooked in a tomato and white wine sauce

Piccante
£15 / Add cream + £1.50

Chillies and garlic in a tomato sauce. Add cream £1.50

Campagnola
£17

Chicken and mixed peppers in a creamy tomato sauce

Funghi e Crema
£16.50

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
£17

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
£19

King prawns and rocket in a light tomato and white wine sauce

Mixed Mushrooms & Truffle
£16.50 / Add cream + £1.50

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
£17

Smoked salmon, asparagus and a dash of vodka in a creamy tomato sauce

Ragu Napoli
£18

Pork, beef and sausage ragu in a tomato sauce

Pepe Nero
£17

Italian sausage, mixed mushrooms and a touch of brandy in a creamy tomato sauce

Papalina
£17.50 / Add a whole Burrata + £5

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
£19

Layers of pasta with bolognese, bechamel and mozzarella, baked to perfection

Ravioli Ricotta e Spinaci
£18

Filled pasta with ricotta cheese and spinach cooked in a blue cheese sauce with your choice of cream or tomato

Gnocchi Montanara
£18

Potato dumplings with Italian sausage, broccoli, chilli and garlic in a creamy tomato sauce

Gnocchi Sorrento
£17

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
£18

Arborio rice with peas, courgettes, mixed peppers and onion in a light tomato and white wine sauce

Mare
£20.50

Arborio rice with mussels, king prawns and spinach in a light white wine sauce

Carne

Filetto
£38

10oz Filet steak. Served with your choice of chips or potatoes

Tagliata di Manzo
£34

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
£4

Red wine, onion, demi-glace

Formaggio Blu
£4

Blue cheese and cream

Pepe Nero
£4

Black pepper, brandy and cream

Diana
£4

Mushroom, onion, French mustard and cream

Pollo

Milanese
£30

Breaded chicken breast served with your choice of chips or spaghetti Napoli

Funghi
£29

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
£5.50

Rocket, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan shavings and balsamic glaze

Insalata Mista
£5.50

Seasonal mixed leaf salad

Spinaci
£5.50

Sautéed spinach in garlic

Broccoli
£5.50

Sautéed broccoli in garlic and chilli

Patate Rosmarino
£5.50

Sautéed potatoes in garlic and rosemary

Patate Fritte
£4.50

Chips

Patate al Tartufo
£6

Truffle and parmesan chips

Zucchini Fritti
£6

Fried courgette sticks served with garlic mayo

Desserts

Dolce del Giorno
£9

Dessert of the day. Please ask your server

Apple Pie
£8.50

Sweet short crust pastry filled with apples and baked with sugar and cinnamon, served with ice cream

Cheesecake
£8.50

Please ask your server for today’s flavour

Panna Cotta
£8

Sweetened cream with vanilla, softly set and served chilled with a delicate and smooth texture

Tiramisu
£8.50

Layers of espresso soaked sponge fingers and whipped mascarpone, dusted with cocoa powder

Profiteroles
£8

Choux puff pastry filled with vanilla cream and covered with chocolate.

Affogato
£6.50 / Add a liqueur + £10

Vanilla ice cream with a shot of espresso. Add a liqueur (ask your server for options) £10.00

Gelati
per scoop £3

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
175ml £10 / 250ml £12 / Bottle £34

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
175ml £10.50 / 250ml £13.50 / Bottle £38

Full bodied ruby red, perfect with red meat, chicken, aged cheese and fish.

Montepulciano D'Abruzzo, Zaccagnini
175ml £11.50 / 250ml £14.50 / Bottle £42

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
Bottle £37

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
175ml £10 / 250ml £12 / Bottle £34

Dry white wine, fresh and fruity with a citrus finish.

Pinot Grigio
175ml £10.50 / 250ml £13.50 / Bottle £39

Elegant and well balanced, with hints of aromatic winter fruits.

Gavi di Gavi
175ml £11.50 / 250ml £14.50 / Bottle £42

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
Bottle £38

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
£4
Diet coke
£4
Coke Zero
£4
Sprite
£4

Cocktails

Aperol Spritz
£12

Aperol and prosecco topped with soda water

Pepe Nero
£12

Limoncello, basil, soda water, prosecco

Bloody Mary
£13

Ketel One vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, tabasco, salt, pepper

Amaretto Crema
£13

Amaretto, Kahlua, milk, vanilla syrup, dusted with chocolate powder

Spirits - Italian Liqueurs

25ml

Disaronno
£4.50
Frangelico
£4.50
Limoncello
£4.50
Amaro (Del Capo or Averna)
£5

Spirits - Whisky

25ml

Johnnie Walker red label
£4.50
Talisker
£6
Jura 10yrs
£6
Balvenie Carribean cask
£7

Hot Drinks

Decaf/alternative milk available on request

Espresso
£3
Double espresso
£4
Macchiato
£3.50

Italian Liqueurs

Amaretto
£4.50
Frangelico
£4.50
Limoncello
£4.50
Green risotto with cheese at Sotto Enoteca and Trattoria in Edinburgh

Sotto Enoteca & Trattoria

Sotto is a Stockbridge enoteca and trattoria where the compact food menu is designed to sit beside a list of more than two hundred Italian wines. The bar and dining room share the same menu, with a communal table available for walk-ins, so the atmosphere can shift from a quick glass and pasta to a longer shared dinner. Diners regularly praise the wine guidance and hospitality, while a small cluster of recent complaints mentions salty dishes and uneven service. Choose Sotto when the wine list is central to the evening, and ask staff to steer the pairing around the food you want to order.

Recent menus and detailed diner reports have featured focaccia, cod with butter beans, cauliflower with Gorgonzola, bean stew, lamb with 'nduja, pasta and seasonal vegetable sides. The best approach is to share across categories: bread and one vegetable plate, a pasta, then fish or meat, leaving the team to suggest a wine by the glass or carafe. That structure creates more contrast than separate mains alone. Sotto suits a relaxed date, wine-minded friends and Stockbridge diners who prefer a concise menu, but anyone sensitive to salt should ask how the current dishes are seasoned.

Address: 28–32 Deanhaugh Street, Edinburgh EH4 1LY, United Kingdom

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Sotto Enoteca And Trattoria, Edinburgh Menu

Snacks

Focaccia, Trapanese Pesto
£5
Nocellara & Cerignola Olives
£6
Salumi Del Giorno
£9

Mortadella with Pistachios

Formaggi Del Giorno
£9

Fontina, Homemade Chutney, Pane Carasau

Friggitelli
£8

Fried Padron Peppers, Sea Salt

Antipasti

Crostone con Prosciutto
£14

Sourdough, Prosciutto, Gorgonzola, Figs

Polpo e Patate
£15

Octopus & Potato Salad, Capers, Olives

Pomodoro e Stracciatella
£14

Heritage Tomatoes. Roasted Peaches, Stracciatella

Primi

Gramigna e Salsiccia
£22

Small Pasta, Sausage and Saffron Ragu, Parmesan

Rigatoni ai Peperoni
£20

Short Pasta, Red Pepper Cream, Mint, Ricotta Salata

Tonnarelli Cozze e Pecorino
£21

Long Pasta, Mussels, Pecorino Cheese

Secondi

Parmigiana di Melanzane
£22

Aubergine, Tomato, Mozzarella, Parmesan

Pesce Del Giorno
£29

Sea Trout, Courgette & Mint Cream, Fior Di Zucca

Cotoletta Di Maiale
£28

Breaded Pork Chop, ‘Nduja Mayo, Rainbow Chard

Contorni

Caponata
£8

Aubergine, Courgette, Olives, Capers, Pine Nuts, Raisins

Patate e Pepperoni
£6

Fried Potatoes and Calabrian Peppers

Insalata di Fagioli
£7

White Beans with Pickled Tropea Onions and Basil

Set Lunch

£18/22/26 for One/Two/Three Courses

Zuppa Fagioli

Mixed Bean soup, Chilli and Truffle Oil

Lingua di Manzo Fritto

Breaded Ox Tongue, Mustard Mayo, Cornichons

Spaghetti ai Gamberi e Zucchine

Spaghetti, Prawns, Courgette, Cherry Tomatoes

Cotoletta di Vitello

Breaded Veal Escalope, Roasted Potatoes, Mustard Mayo

Torta Del Giorno

Cake of the Day

Gelato

Fior Di Latte JOELATO

Fai Tu

Five courses, chef's selection of dishes to share. (Until 9pm) 70pp

Fai Tu
pp £70

Five courses, chef's selection of dishes to share. (Until 9pm)

Coffee

Espresso
£2.50
Long Black
£2.50
Macchiato
£2.50
Flat White
£3
Latte
£3
Cappuccino
£3
Caffe Corretto
£6
Sommelier’s Breakfast (Espresso & Campari)
£5

Final Thoughts

The strongest choice depends on what you want from Italian food. Locanda de Gusti leads for a market-driven seafood feast, while Pizzeria 1926, Napolè and San Ciro's offer three distinct approaches to Neapolitan pizza. Divino and Sotto put wine at the centre, tipo makes house pasta the main event, and Contini provides the grandest all-purpose room. Valvona & Crolla is the daytime deli experience, while Pepe Nero offers the broadest traditional family menu in Stockbridge.

Book the smaller rooms ahead, eat delicate pizza as close to the oven as possible, and ask about daily fish, pasta and specials before fixing an order. Menus, prices and ingredients can change, particularly where the kitchen follows the market, so confirm any essential dish or allergy requirement directly. With the format matched to the occasion, Edinburgh can provide everything from a quick espresso and cake to a long table covered with seafood, handmade pasta and bottles chosen course by course.