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.

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
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
Tartare of Gambero Rosso (premium, wild caught prawn from Mediterranean), finished with emulsion of green apple and Melannurca vinegar from Campania IGP
Polpettone
Rare breed pork and beef mince gateau infused, baked till golden, finished in rich San Marzano tomato and basil ragu
Caprese di Mare
Buffalo mozzarella from Campania DOP, Mediterranean gazpacho, basil infused extra virgin olive oil and marinated anchovy fillets
Crostata
Shortcrust pastry savoury tart filled with Italian pork sausage, Friarielli (wild broccoli from Campania) and peppery ricotta, baked till golden
Polipo
Diced Mediterranean octopus salad with Buffalo mozzarella from Campania, Taggiasca black olive and lemon drizzle
Burrata
Burrata cheese from Puglia (mozzarella with creamy centre) served with oven baked Frittata filled with mixed mushrooms, and fresh thyme
Pasta
Paccheri
Paccheri tubes of fresh pasta from Gragnano, tossed with velvet scottish crab bisque and finished with fresh Handpicked white Scottish crab meat
All'Astice
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
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
Orecchiette tossed in a rich San Marzano tomato and Lamb shoulder ragu
Genovese
Garganelli small tubes of fresh pasta tossed with braised white onion and shin of beef sugo, basil, white wine and Grana
Fusilli
Fusilli lunghi long fresh pasta from Avellino tossed with crème of Fava beans, diced guanciale (pork cheek) and a few vesuvian tomatoes
Ravioli
Large parcels of fresh pasta (please ask the filling), tossed with butter, fresh sage and nutmeg sprinkle
Mains
Mare nel Piatto
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
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
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
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
Aubergine “shoes” filled with Vesuvian tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, smoked Mozzarella cheese and aubergine pulp, baked till golden.
Sides
Verdure
Roast vegetable of the day and potatoes.
Insalata
Mixed salad.
Desserts
PANNA COTTA
Vanilla panna cotta topped with Pistachio cream
DELIZIA
Light sponge cake soaked in coffee, filled and coated with a velvety coffee mascarpone creme
CANNOLO
Tubed crunchy pastry filled with dessert ricotta, orange and lemon zest
FORMAGGI
Selection of cheeses (taleggio, fontina, pecorino, provolone piccante) served with biscuits or fresh bread
AFFOGATO
Vanilla ice cream served with a shot of Neapolitan Kimbo coffee
MARITOZZO
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
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.

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
Pizzeria 1926 Menu
Starters
BASKET OF BREAD
With extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar
GARLIC BREAD
Bread baked with garlic butter
BRUSCHETTA
Topped with chopped tomatoes, garlic, basil and extra virgin olive oil
FOCACCIA
Topped with rosemary, garlic and extra virgin olive oil
FOCACCIA 1926
Topped with cherry tomatoes, rocket and Parmesan shavings
TAGLIERE DI SALUMI
Mixed cured meat platter, served with homemade bread and mixed salad
TAGLIERE DI FORMAGGI
Selection of Italian cheese, served with chutney, mixed salad and homemade bread
ARANCINO MEAT
Hand-made fried rice ball with a filling of the day (please ask) dusted with breadcrumbs (spicy tomato dip)
ARANCINO VEG
Hand-made fried rice ball with a filling of the day (please ask) dusted with breadcrumbs (spicy tomato dip)
ANTIPASTO VEGETARIANO
Grilled vegetables & buffalo mozzarella antipasto platter
CALAMARI FRITTI
Fried fresh calamari ring (Marie Rose dip)
PATATINE FRITTE
Chips (served with mayo and ketchup)
PATATINE PARMIGIANO
Chips topped with grated Parmesan cheese
POLPETTE
Neapolitan pork and beef mince meatballs drowned in a rich tomato and basil sugo
PARMIGGIANA
Traditional Parmigiana baked with layered shallow fried aubergines, mozzarella, tomato and basil
MOZZARELLA IN CARROZZA
Fried mozzarella sandwiches dipped in egg and dusted with breadcrumbs (spicy tomato dip)
INSALATONA DI TONNO
Mix salad leaf, buffalo mozzarella, tuna, cucumber, tomatoes, boiled eggs and extra virgin olive oil
CAPRESE
Tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil and basil
MIX SALAD
Mix salad leaves, cucumber, tomatoes and onion
Pizza
SAN PAOLO
Tomato, D.o.p fior di latte mozzarella, basil, and extra virgin olive oil
MERET 1
Tomato, D.o.p fior di latte mozzarella, Parma ham and burrata
ZERBIN 23
Tomato, D.o.p fior di latte mozzarella, ‘nduja, spicy pork sausage and peperoni sausages
RUI 6
Tomato, garlic, oregano, anchovies, olives and capers
OLIVEIRA 17
Tomato, garlic, oregano and extra virgin olive oil
MAZZOCCHI 30
Pork sausages, ricotta, smoked provola and friarielli (Neapolitan broccoli)
MARADONA 10
Tomato, D.o.p fior di latte mozzarella, basil, salami, pork & beef meatballs and pork sausages
GAETANO 70
Cream of porcini mushroom, rocket, burrata, grana cheese and truffle oil
RRAHMANI 13
Tomato, D.o.p fior di latte mozzarella, mushroom, ham, artichokes and olives
BUONGIORNO 4
Tomato, provola, basil, Parmesan cheese and fried aubergine
POLITANO 21
Fried calzone with tomato, provola, ricotta, ciccioli and black pepper
DI LORENZO 22
Provola, mortadella, pistacchio and ricotta cheese
ANGUISSA 99
Tomato, D.o.p fior di latte mozzarella, cherry tomato, red onion, mixed peppers, and mushroom
SIMEONE 18
Calzone with tomato, D.o.p fior di latte mozzarella, ricotta, mushrooms, ham and black pepper
RASPADORI 81
Smoked provola cheese, ricotta, gorgonzola and Parmesan cheese
NATAN 3
Mozzarella, rocket, cherry tomatoes, Parma ham and Parmesan cheese shavings
LOBOTKA 68
Tomato, smoked provola cheese, meat balls, Parmesan cheese and ricotta stuffed crust
KVARA 77
D.o.p fior di latte mozzarella, smoked provola cheese, cherry tomatoes, basil pesto, pinenuts
MARIN 16
Buffalo mozzarella, fresh cherry tomatoes, basil and extra virgin olive oil
SPINAZZOLA
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
Extra Meat
Extra Burrata
Extra buffalo mozzarella
Paste
LASAGNA AL FORNO
Baked home-made lasagna with beef minced ragù, bechamel, buffalo mozzarella and Parmigiano cheese
RAVIOLI DEL GIORNO
Please ask for today's recipe
RIGATONI BURRATA E NDUJA
Rigatoni pasta tossed with tomato sauce, nduja spicy pork sausage topped with ream of fresh burrata cheese
Dessert
TIRAMISU
Savoiardi, coffee, mascarpone, eggs and cocoa
DOUGHNUTS
Sugar coated doughnuts served with Nutella dip
AFFOGATO
Vanilla ice cream with an espresso coffee
GELATO
Please ask for today’s selection
DESSERT OF THE DAY
Please ask for today's selection
White Wines
125ml | 175ml | Bottle
HOUSE WHITE WINE
We carefully select our house wine from the best vineyards around the world
ANCORA PINOT GRIGIO
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
A delicate nose of ripe stone fruit that pairs well with grilled vegetables and pasta dishes.
EUROPA SENSALE GRILLO
It has bright and juicy green apple, white peach and honeydew melon aromas.
Red Wines
125ml | 175ml | Bottle
HOUSE RED
We carefully select our house wine from the best vineyards around the world.
ARALDICA PIEMONTE BARBERA
Sour cherry, raspberry and savoury spiciness, great with creamy or tomato-based pastas and pizza.
ANCORA MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO
Lifted notes of dark fruits, plums and cherries and a hint of black pepper spice.
SENSALE NERO D'AVOLA
Aroma of red cherries and berry fruit, supported by floral and balsamic notes.
Beers
MORETTI L’AUTENTICA 4.6%
MORETTI SALE DI MARE UNFILTERED 4.8%
PERONI NASTRO AZZURRO 5.0%
MELA ROSSA
Apple cider
Cocktails
GIN CUCUMBER
Hendrick's Gin, Cucumber, Mint, Tonic Water, Black Pepper
COSMOPOLITAN
Vodka, Cointreau, Cranberry Juice, Lime Juice
MOJITO
Bacardi, Lime Juice, Mint, Gomme Syrup, Soda, Crushed Ice
PASSION MARTINI
Vodka, Passoa, Pineapple Juice, Lemon Juice
Spritzers
APEROL SPRITZ
Campari Aperol, Prosecco, Soda
CAMPARI SPRITZ
Bitter Campari, Prosecco, Soda
NEGRONI
Hendrick's gin, Campari, Red Martini
LIMONCELLO SPRITZ
limoncello, Prosecco, Soda
Digestif
25ml
AMARO AVERNA
AMARO MONTENEGRO
AMARO DEL CAPO
AMARETTO
Soft Drinks
ACQUA ROCHETTA
Sparkling Water - 500ml
SAN BENEDETTO
Still Water - 500ml
FRUIT JUICE
Orange, Apple, Cranberry, Pineapple
Hot Drinks
ESPRESSO
MACCHIATO
DOUBLE ESPRESSO

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
Napole Pizzeria Menu
Starters
Calamari Fritti
Battered squid fried in sunflower oil and served with fresh lemon.
Parmigiana di Melanzane
Sliced aubergine lightly fried then layered with tomato sauce, basil, mozzarella and parmiggiano. Vegetarian
Our Bruschetta
tomato bruschetta
Caprese Insalata
Fresh buffalo cheese with fresh tomatoes, basil and extra virgin olive oil. Vegetarian
Focaccia Rosmarino
Vegan Vegetarian
Focaccia Mozzarella
Focaccia with cheese and oregano. Vegetarian
Mozzarella in Carozza
Fried sandwich. Vegetarian
Garlic bread with cheese
Homemade bread with garlic butter and cheese. Vegetarian
Polpette al sugo
Mini homemade meatballs in a rich tomato sauce, served with homemade bread
Garlic bread
Homemade bread with garlic butter
Arancinette
Rice balls filled with ragù sauce

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
Divino Enoteca Menu
Da Condividere
To share
Selezione di Olive
VG | GF | A selection of Italian marinated olives
Cestino di Pane
VG | Rustic artisan bread, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Antipasto Divino
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
Our handmade focaccia, topped with Parma ham, Grana Padano, rocket, mulled figs and balsamic vinegar
Focaccia Napoletana
V | VG ON REQUEST | Our handmade focaccia, topped with buffalo mozzarella, marinated friarielli and sun-dried tomatoes
Selezione di Formaggi
A selection of Italian cheeses, accompanied by tomato chutney, mulled figs, walnuts and oatcakes
Antipasti
Starter
Bruschetta con Pomodorini
V | VG ON REQUEST | Toasted Altamura bread topped with Isle of Wight confit cherry tomatoes and fresh basil pesto
Burrata con Insalata di Pomodori
V | Burrata from Puglia, served with heritage tomatoes, basil oil and crispy focaccia croutons
Caponata di Melanzane
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
GF | Slow-cooked octopus and baby potato salad dressed with lemon, parsley, capers and extra virgin olive oil
Pancia di Maiale, Cannellini e Peperonata
GF | Slow-roasted pork belly served with cannellini bean purée and chilled Italian peperonata of roasted peppers and onions
Cozze al Trebbiano e Rosmarino
GF | Steamed Shetland mussels in a Trebbiano wine, garlic, chilli, rosemary and butter sauce
Primi
Pasta
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
The authentic Roman classic with guanciale, Pecorino Romano and golden egg yolks
Tagliatelle al Ragù
Our signature ragù of slow-braised Scottish beef and pork, cooked in Merlot wine and aromatic herbs
Ravioli dello Chef
Chef's daily selection of fresh ravioli or tortelli
Calamarata alla Rana Pescatrice
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
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
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
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
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
GF | Pan-seared hake fillet served on stewed red onions, cherry tomatoes, olives, capers, garlic, chilli and white wine
Melanzana Ripiena, Fregola e Mandorle
VG | Roasted aubergine stuffed with seasonal cianfotta vegetables, served with warm fregola, tomatoes, lemon and toasted almonds
Contorni
Sides
Patate Novelle al Forno
GF | V | Baked new potatoes with garlic and butter
Puré di Patate Gratinato al Grana Padano
GF | V | Creamy mash potato gratin with Parmigiano Reggiano
Funghi Trifolati
GF | V | Sautéed mushrooms with garlic and parsley
Insalata di Rucola
GF | V | Rocket salad with Parmigiano Reggiano, pickled mushrooms and balsamic dressing
Insalata della Casa
VG | GF | Little Gem lettuce with maple, wholegrain mustard and sesame dressing

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
Valvona & Crolla Caffe Bar Menu
Assaggi
PANE
Artisan bread, grissini, V&C Fior Fiore extra virgin olive oil
FOCACCIA
Freshly made thin rosemary focaccia, EVOO
OLIVES
Unpitted, Puglian Cerignola olives in brine
ACCIUGHE E PANE
Sourdough bread, Rizzoli anchovies, Guffanti butter
Antipasti
V&C® ANTIPASTO
Prosciutto di parma, ventricina, speck di prosciutto, finocchiona, marinated roasted vegetables
VERDURE ALLA PIASTRA
Griddled Italian aubergine, courgette, peppers, raddichio, olives. Add mozzarella di bufala £5, add soft rosemary focaccia £4.
FIORI DI ZUCCA
Deep fried courgette flowers with anchovies and mozzarella, mixed leaves
BRUSCHETTA
Marinated Italian peppers, black olives, capers, basil EVOO on toasted artisan bread
POLPETTINE
Pork, beef and Parmigiano Reggiano meatballs in tomato sugo, served with focaccia
BURRATA
Burrata di bufala, Italian apricots, vine tomatoes, EVOO, basil
PROSCIUTTO
Prosciutto di Parma, Italian melon
ANGURIA
Italian watermelon, Feta DOP, black olives, red onion and mint
ARANCINI
Breaded Sicilian rice balls with pea, courgette, mint, egg, Parmigiano Reggiano DOP
ZUPPA DEL GIORNO
Soup of the day, bread, butter
Contorni
MISTA
Mixed leaves, tomato, EVOO, white balsamic
PATATINE DI POLENTA
Polenta chips, rosemary, sea salt
ZUCCHINE FRITTE
Courgette chips dipped in flour and deep fried, sea salt
CUORE DI BUE
Finely sliced Cuore di Bue tomatoes, dried oregano, sea salt, EVOO
Pasta
Gluten free pasta available
LINGUINE
Half East Coast lobster, Datterini tomatoes, garlic, white wine, EVOO
RIGATONI
V&C® Paesano and V&C® Fonteluna pork sausage tomato and basil sugo
TAGLIERINI
Egg pasta, pistachio and basil pesto, Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, EVOO
RAVIOLI
Filled pasta with ricotta and spinach, basil butter, Parmigiano Reggiano
Primi Piatti
FRITTO MISTO
Fried squid, hake, whitebait, courgette dipped in flour, rocket, tartare sauce
CODA DI ROSPO
Monkfish, Fonteluna sausage, salsa verde, cannellini beans, rocket and fennel
MELANZANE E ZUCCHINE PARMIGIANA
Layers of aubergine and courgette baked with tomato and basil sugo Parmigiano Reggiano
POLLO SALTIMBOCCA
Pan-fried chicken breast with prosciutto and sage, herbed potatoes, sauteed seasonal greens
Panetella®
Toasted Italian filled flatbread, served with mixed leaves
PAESANO
V&C Paesano pork sausage, mustard fruit chutney, rocket
ZUCCHINE E BLU
Courgette, Gorgonzola Dolce DOP, pine nuts rocket
MOZZARELLA
Mozzarella di Bufala, Italian vine tomatoes, aubergine, basil
PORCHETTA
Porchetta, Stracchino Nostrano soft cow’s milk cheese, sauteed mushrooms
Dolci
TORTA DI POLENTA
Crumbly orange and almond polenta cake, crème fraiche
TORTA DI CIOCCOLATO
Flourless chocolate tart with 70% cocoa, creme fraiche, Amarena cherries
TORTA DI LIMONE
Sicilian lemon tart, dried raspberry, crème fraiche
CROISSANT PUDDING
Layers of chocolate and hazelnut croissants baked in the oven with crema pasticerra and berries, served warm
PISTACHIO AFFOGATO
Luca’s pistachio and vanilla ice-cream, served with a shot of espresso
SNOWBALL ICE
Luca’s vanilla ice cream served with a coconut snowball
SORBETTO
Luca’s of Musselburgh lemon sorbet (vegan)
CHIACCHIERE
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
Selection of three artisan cheeses, biscuits for cheese, quince Membrillo
GORGONZOLA DOLCE
Gorgonzola Dolce, honey, biscuits for cheese
Breakfast Bakery
V&C BOMBOLINI
Small homemade Italian sugar doughnut
CINNAMON KNOT
Made by Twelve Triangles using Wild Farmed flour and organic spices
BUTTER CROISSANT
Made by Twelve Triangles Bakery with Estate Dairy butter and Wild Farmed flour, served with butter and jam
ALMOND CROISSANT
Made by Twelve Triangles Bakery using organic Food & Forest almonds
PAIN AU CHOCOLAT
Made by Twelve Triangles using locally produced Ocelot dark chocolate
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
Selection of salami and cheese served with toasted bread and butter
YOGHURT
Italian natural yoghurt pot, granola, fruit compote
PORRIDGE
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
Ayrshire black pudding and free range fried egg on a soft white roll
FRITTATA ROLL
Freshly made free range egg Italian omelette on toasted white roll. Add Ayrshire smoked bacon £8.
BACON ROLL
Soft white roll with grilled Ayrshire smoked bacon. Add grilled cherry tomatoes £7.
PAESANO ROLL
Soft white roll with rustic chargrilled Italian pork sausage
PAESANO BREAKFAST
The full works: rustic Italian pork sausage, black pudding, Ayrshire smoked bacon, fried egg, griddled polenta and cherry tomatoes
VERDURE BREAKFAST
Roasted Italian peppers, courgette, aubergine, mushrooms, fried egg and griddled polenta
Caffè
ESPRESSO / DOPPIO
ESPRESSO MACCHIATO / DOPPIO
CAPPUCCINO / DOPPIO
CAFFÈ LATTE
Loose Leaf Tea
ENGLISH BREAKFAST
AFTERNOON DARJEELING
EARL GREY
ASSAM
Soft Drinks
330ml unless stated
FRESHLY SQUEEZED ORANGE JUICE
CHEGWORTH APPLE JUICE
COCA COLA / DIET COCA COLA
SAN PELLEGRINO JUICES
Lemon, Orange, Blood Orange, Orange & Pomegranate, Grapefruit
Aperitifs
CAMPARI & FRESHLY SQUEEZED ORANGE
ACHROOUS LEITH GIN & TONIC
APEROL SPRITZ
V&C Prosecco, Aperol, Soda
NEGRONI
Antica Formula Vermouth, Campari, Achroous Leith Gin
White Wine
Prices: 125ml, 175ml, 75cl
VERMENTINO TOSCANA 2024 Valvona & Crolla
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
San Pellegrino 500ml/75cl
FRESHLY SQUEEZED ORANGE
330ml
FRESH LIME SODA
330ml
Caffè (Drinks Menu)
Three Robins oat milk available on request
ESPRESSO / DOPPIO
ESPRESSO MACCHIATO / DOPPIO
CAPPUCCINO / DOPPIO

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
Contini George Street Menu
Light & Healthy
Avocado Toast
Italian avocado, chilli, Grierson’s organic poached eggs, Au Gourmand sourdough
Overnight Oats
Organic oats, flax and chia seeds, Graham’s Dairy Skyr yoghurt, maple syrup
Fruit Salad
Seasonal fruits with Graham’s Dairy Skyr yoghurt, Victor’s honey, homemade granola
Ricotta Toast
Amalfi lemon ricotta, raspberries, pomegranate, pistachio, Victor’s honey, Au Gourmand sourdough
Organic Porridge
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
Stornoway black pudding, pan fried spinach leaves
Grierson’s organic poached or scrambled & chargrilled Au Gourmand sourdough
Smoked bacon, grilled San Marzano tomato
Grierson’s organic poached or scrambled & chargrilled Au Gourmand sourdough
Grilled San Marzano tomato, pan fried spinach leaves
Uovo in Purgatorio
Grierson’s organic poached eggs, Nduja di Spilinga DOP, tomato sugo, stracciatella and toasted Au Gourmand sourdough
Nduja
Grierson’s organic poached eggs, Nduja di Spilinga DOP butter, Greek natural yoghurt
Salsiccia
Grilled spicy Italian sausage, pan fried spinach, Grierson’s organic poached eggs, Au Gourmand sourdough
Breakfast Classics
Small Scottish
Crombies pork sausage, smoked bacon, Grierson’s organic poached egg, grilled San Marzano tomato, Au Gourmand sourdough
Full Scottish
Crombies pork sausages, smoked bacon, Grierson’s organic poached eggs, Stornoway black pudding, mushrooms, grilled San Marzano tomato, Au Gourmand sourdough
Full Vegetarian
Grierson’s organic poached eggs, spinach, courgettes, peppers, mushrooms, grilled San Marzano tomato. Au Gourmand sourdough
Contini Focaccia
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
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
Homemade jam, Graham’s Dairy butter
Parmiggiano Reggiano DOP Scone
Mascarpone, Graham’s Dairy butter
Sfogliatella
Ricotta, Amalfi lemon, orange peel
EVOO Shot
Victor’s Organic EVOO 25ml
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
Homemade focaccia with Victor’s Organic EVOO Picinisco, November 2025 harvest
ARANCINI
Crispy arancini with butter sugo
MINI CENTOTRE ANTIPASTO
Mortadella IGP, Pecorino Toscano DOP, honeydew melon
PASTA POMODORO
Orecchiette pasta with tomato butter sugo
MILANESE
Chicken milanese, Italian lettuce, fried heritage potatoes
CALAMARI FRITTI
Fresh Scottish baby squid, courgette, homemade mayonnaise
GELATO SCOOP
Homemade gelato scoop (Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate, Pistachio)
SORBETTI SCOOP
Homemade sorbetti scoop (Raspberry, Lemon)
Aperitivo
PANE AL FORNO
Homemade rosemary focaccia, Victor’s Organic EVOO Picinisco November 2025 harvest
OLIVE MARINATE
Marinated olives
Primi / Starter
MELORRANO
Raw spinach, cooked Amalfi lemon, apple soaked sultanas, roasted almonds, pomegranate seeds, La Marina EVOO
RADICCHIO
Radicchio di Treviso IGP, toasted walnuts, La Marina EVOO
RUCOLA
Wild Italian rocket, Amalfi lemon, La Marina EVOO
POMODORI
Thyme roasted San Marzano DOP, Vincotto 8yo, radicchio
Secondi / Mains
PLANT BASED GNOCCHI
Homemade potato gnocchi, cremini mushrooms, Amalfi lemon zest, garlic, La Marina EVOO
OLIVIA
Fresh casarecce, Datterini tomatoes, capers, Taggiasche olives, garlic, basil, unfiltered Capezzana EVOO 2025
PASTA AL VERDURE
Fresh trofiette, seasonal Italian vegetables, chilli, garlic
Dolci
SORBETTI
Selection of homemade Sorbetti (Amalfi Lemon, Raspberry)
SORBETTO AL CIOCCOLATO
70% cocoa dark chocolate homemade sorbet
Classic Antipasti
Anguria e Caprino
New season Puglian watermelon salad with goat cheese, baby basil, roast hazelnuts, La Marina EVOO
Arancini
Crispy arancini with Gorgonzola DOP, 18 months aged Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, fresh chilli, warm butter sugo
Mozzarella di Bufala DOP
Mozzarella di Bufala DOP, roasted and fresh Italian courgette, mint, honey
Burrata
Fresh Puglian burrata, new season Puglia watermelon, pistachio, Contini Kitchen Garden mint
Porchetta Tonnata
Thinly sliced roast pork belly with yellowfin tuna sauce, capers, anchovy and fresh dill
Prosciutto di San Daniele DOP
18 months aged San Daniele DOP prosciutto, apricots, ricotta, chilli
Insalata di Mare
Scottish mussels and squid salad with celery, cucumber, fresh dill, chilli, Amalfi lemon
Centotre Antipasto
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
Homemade rigatoni, Datterini tomato, anchovy, garlic, Leccino olives
Pesto alla Genovese
Homemade rigatoni, Contini Kitchen Garden basil pesto, potato, fagiolini, 18 months aged Parmigiano Reggiano DOP
Casarecce al Tonno
Homemade casarecce, tuna, garlic, chilli, Italian plum tomato, capers
Maltagliati
Homemade maltagliati pasta, Nduja di Spilinga DOP pork ragu, 18 months aged Parmigiano Reggiano DOP
Casareccenal Tonnon
Homemade casarecce, tuna, garlic, chilli, Italian plum tomato, capers
Classic Pasta
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
Homemade gnocchi, Mozzarella di Bufala DOP, butter sugo, basil
Contadino
Fresh orecchiette, Contini recipe sausage, cremini mushrooms, dried porcini, Graham’s Dairy double cream, rocket, 18 months aged Parmigiano Reggiano DOP
Ravioli
Puglian burrata filled homemade ravioli, Datterini tomatoes, violet aubergine, ricotta salata
Classic Secondi
Pollo
Chicken Milanese, almond puree, Italian leaves, capers, fried potatoes, gremolata, cooked Amalfi lemon
Branzino
Chargrilled seabass, Datterini tomatoes, spinach, capers, Taggiasche olives, unfiltered Capezzana EVOO
Calamari
Lightly fried fresh Scottish squid, Italian courgettes, homemade mayonnaise
Porchetta
Roast Borders pork belly, fennel, orange and grapefruit salad, soft herbs
Tagliata
Gilmour’s 8oz sirloin steak cooked medium rare, Contini Kitchen Garden rosemary, Vincotto 8yo
Risotto
Vialone Nano risotto, San Marzano and Datterini tomatoes, thyme, 18 months aged Parmiggiano Reggiano DOP
Classic Contorni
Pane al Forno
Homemade rosemary focaccia, Victor’s Organic EVOO Picinisco November 2025 harvest
Patate
Fried potatoes, Contini Kitchen Garden bay leaves, homemade mayonnaise
Melograno
Raw spinach, cooked Amalfi lemon, apple soaked sultanas, roasted almonds, pomegranate seeds, honey, La Marina EVOO
Rucola
Italian rocket, shaved 18 months aged Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, Amalfi lemon
Finocchio
Raw fennel, Italian orange salad, green olives, honey
Dolci / Desserts
Tiramisu
Marsala whipped mascarpone cream, coffee-soaked Genovese sponge
Panna Cotta (NGCI)
Madagascan vanilla panna cotta, Campari macerated Strawberry Farm Shop strawberries
Torta Cioccolato (NGCI)
70% cocoa torta, Katy Rodger’s crème fraîche, sour cherry compote
Pesche (NGCI)
Marsala baked Italian peaches, vanilla gelato
Gelati / Ice creams & Sorbet
Sorbetto al Cioccolato (NGCI)(PB)
70% cocoa dark chocolate homemade sorbet
Sorbetti (NGCI)(PB)
Selection of homemade sorbetti (choose two scoops: Lemon, Raspberry)
Gelati (NGCI)
Selection of homemade gelati (choose two scoops: Vanilla, Chocolate, Pistachio, Strawberry)
Affogato (NGCI)
Vanilla gelato with espresso, the classic combination
Amaro Affogato
A heavenly combination! Vanilla gelato, espresso, Victor’s favourite Nonino digestivo
Formaggio / Cheese
Gorgonzola Dolce DOP & Taleggio DOP
Served with Italian pears, Victor’s honey, pane carasau
Fresh Juices
Freshly Pressed Orange Juice
Freshly Pressed Pink Grapefruit Juice
Laprig Valley Apple Juice
Ginger Shot
Mother Root Ginger 50ml
Morning Cocktails
Garibaldi
Campari, fresh orange
Seasonal Bellini
Peach, prosecco
Salty Dog
Absolut, pink grapefruit, sea salt
Bloody Mary
Absolut, tomato, Worcester sauce, Amalfi lemon, Tabasco
N0-Spresso
Lyre’s Dark Cane, vanilla, Contini coffee
No-Mosa
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
Americano
with hot or cold milk
Cappuccino
Latte
Macchiato
Hot Chocolate
Mocha
Tea
Traditional Scottish Blend
Earl Grey
Green Japanese Cherry
Peppermint
Camomile
Fresh Mint Leaf Infusion
Amalfi Lemon, Orange, Cinnamon, Rosemary
Vini Dolci
'Quercioli' Lambrusco Reggiano Dolce, Medici Ermete, Emilia-Romagna
'Kabir' Moscato di Pantelleria, Donnafugata, Sicily
Recioto della Valpolicella, Cantina Valpantena, Veneto
Vin Santo Chianti Classico, Felsina Berardenga, Tuscany

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
tipo Menu
Small Plates
potato focaccia
nduja croquette
pistachio mortadella
zeppole, pecorino
red pepper arancini
mushroom flatbread
burrata, romesco
mackerel, tomato, basil
cantaloupe, ham
Pasta
paccheri, anchovy
pappardelle, vodka
ziti, calabria sausage
bucatini, cacio pepe
Mains
halibut, caponata
risotto, ox cheek
Sides
broccolini, pesto
jersey royal, guanciale
panzanella, mozzarella
Desserts
peach, vanilla soft serve
strawberry, elderflower
tiramisu
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

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
San Ciro's Edinburgh Menu
Pizza
No. 4
Tomato, oregano, garlic, basil, olive oil
No. 6
Tomato, mozzarella, grana padano, basil, olive oil
No. 8
Mozzarella base, grana Padano, cooked ham, chestnut mushrooms, basil, olive oil
No. 11
Tomato, anchovies, kalamata olives, capers, garlic, basil, oregano, olive oil
No. 13
Tomato, mozzarella, parmesan, spicy salami, hot honey, basil
No. 17
8-hour ragu of pork shoulder, beef brisket and Italian pork sausage, grana Padano, basil, olive
No. 19
Mozzarella base, guanciale, black pepper, pecorino shavings, basil, olive oil
No.26
Smoked mozzarella base, grana Padano, roast butternut squash, red onions, chilli flakes, basil, olive oil (v)
No. 37
Tomato sugo, smoked mozzarella, grana Padano, ricotta salata, aubergine, basil, olive oil
Extras
Extra topping
Dips
Sharer
Crocche
Panko crusted potato croquettes, filled with smoked mozzarella, pecorino, parmesan served with pesto mayo
Frittatina
Breaded and fried gnocchi with tomato sugo, parmesan, mozzarella, basil and bechamel(v)
Buffalo Halloumi Sticks
Breaded and fried buffalo milk halloumi sticks served with hot honey
Misto
Crocche, frittatina, halloumi sticks and served with pesto & roasted garlic mayo
Patate
Triple cooked potatoes served with pesto mayo and garlic mayo (v)
Olives
Nocellara and Kalamata olives (v)
House salad
Tomato, shallots, cucumber, kalamata olives, feta (v)
Soft Drinks
Coke/Diet Coke
Polara (Sicilian fizzy drink) Blood Orange/Limonata/ Orange/ Lemon and ginger
Still/Sparkling Water
Beer
Moretti 4.6%
Ichnusa (330ml)
Wine
Sauvignon (White)
Pinot Grigio (white)
Negroamaro (Red)
Merlot (Red)
Spumante ( Sparkling)
Cocktails
Aperol Spritz
Espresso Martini
Negroni
Coffee
Espresso
Espresso Macchiato

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
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
Espresso
Double espresso
Macchiato
Italian Liqueurs
Amaretto
Frangelico
Limoncello

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
Sotto Enoteca And Trattoria, Edinburgh Menu
Snacks
Focaccia, Trapanese Pesto
Nocellara & Cerignola Olives
Salumi Del Giorno
Mortadella with Pistachios
Formaggi Del Giorno
Fontina, Homemade Chutney, Pane Carasau
Friggitelli
Fried Padron Peppers, Sea Salt
Antipasti
Crostone con Prosciutto
Sourdough, Prosciutto, Gorgonzola, Figs
Polpo e Patate
Octopus & Potato Salad, Capers, Olives
Pomodoro e Stracciatella
Heritage Tomatoes. Roasted Peaches, Stracciatella
Primi
Gramigna e Salsiccia
Small Pasta, Sausage and Saffron Ragu, Parmesan
Rigatoni ai Peperoni
Short Pasta, Red Pepper Cream, Mint, Ricotta Salata
Tonnarelli Cozze e Pecorino
Long Pasta, Mussels, Pecorino Cheese
Secondi
Parmigiana di Melanzane
Aubergine, Tomato, Mozzarella, Parmesan
Pesce Del Giorno
Sea Trout, Courgette & Mint Cream, Fior Di Zucca
Cotoletta Di Maiale
Breaded Pork Chop, ‘Nduja Mayo, Rainbow Chard
Contorni
Caponata
Aubergine, Courgette, Olives, Capers, Pine Nuts, Raisins
Patate e Pepperoni
Fried Potatoes and Calabrian Peppers
Insalata di Fagioli
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
Five courses, chef's selection of dishes to share. (Until 9pm)
Coffee
Espresso
Long Black
Macchiato
Flat White
Latte
Cappuccino
Caffe Corretto
Sommelier’s Breakfast (Espresso & Campari)
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.