Mamma Roma is a family run Italian restaurant at 4-7 Antigua Street in Edinburgh. Its position close to the Playhouse makes it a natural choice before or after a performance, while several distinct dining rooms give regular meals and group occasions their own character. The atmosphere is warm, traditional and centred on generous hospitality.
Homemade lasagne, spaghetti marinara and baked sea bass illustrate a menu that moves between comforting pasta and carefully prepared fish. Pizza, meat dishes and changing daily specials expand the selection without losing its recognisable Italian identity. The kitchen’s breadth allows diners to build either a quick pre theatre meal or a longer dinner.
Lunch, pre theatre and children’s menus make the restaurant flexible across the day. Desserts and coffee provide a natural final course, while guests with allergies or dietary needs should discuss the latest ingredients and preparation with staff. Daily specials are worth checking because they give the kitchen room to respond to seasonal availability.
The upstairs theatre themed room reflects the restaurant’s connection to its immediate neighbourhood, while the lower level whisky and wine room offers a different mood. Friendly service ties those spaces together. Mamma Roma delivers a personal Edinburgh dining experience grounded in family ownership, Italian recipes and a strong sense of place.
Address: 4-7 Antigua Street, Edinburgh EH1 3NH, United Kingdom
Mamma Roma Menu
Appetiser
Home-Made Bread
Garlic Bread
Garlic Bread with Cheese
Crostino con Caprino
Toasted bread with roast peppers and goat cheese.
Bruschetta
Toasted bread with fresh tomatoes, garlic, olive oil and basil.
Crostino Melanzane e Scamorza
Home-made bread topped with aubergines, cherry tomatoes and smoked mozzarella cheese.
Stuzzichini
Marinated olives and sundried tomatoes served with home-made bread sticks.
Crostino con Salmone e Avocado
Toasted bread topped with avocado paste and smoked salmon.
Appetiser (ideal to share)
Bread Selection
2 slices of Crostino Melanzane e Scamorza, 2 slices of Bruschetta, 2 slices of Garlic Bread with Cheese, 2 slices of Crostino con Caprino, 2 slices of Crostino con Salmone e Avocado.
Antipasto Della Casa
A selection of Italian cured meats, mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, artichokes and olives served with home-made bread.
Hot Appetiser (ideal to share)
Calamari e Gamberoni
Deep fried squid and king prawns, served with salad garnish, sweet chilli sauce and tartare sauce.
Pepata di Cozze
Fresh mussels cooked in garlic, olive oil, cracked black pepper, fresh lemon juice and white wine. Served with toasted bread.
Focacce (ideal to share)
Focaccia Semplice
A plain focaccia with garlic, rosemary and olive oil.
Focaccia Piccante
Focaccia with tomato sauce, chilli, garlic and rosemary.
Focaccia Rucola e Parmigiano
Focaccia topped with rocket salad, parmesan shavings and freshly chopped cherry tomatoes.
Focaccia Bufalo e Pomodorini
Focaccia cooked with buffalo mozzarella and topped with freshly cut cherry tomatoes, basil and garlic.
Soup
Home-Made Daily Soup
Served with a slice of home-made bread and butter.
Side Dishes
Chips
Asparagi Gratinati
Fresh grated asparagus tips.
Leones Potatoes
Sautéed potatoes with onions.
Spinaci con Crema
Spinach cooked with cream and cheese.
Peperoni in Padella
Roasted peppers pan fried with olives, garlic and capers.
Zucchine Fritte
Deep fried courgettes with tempura.
Vegetali alla Griglia
Roast Potatoes
Broccoli
Tender broccoli stem cooked with garlic and olive oil.
Insalate (Salads)
Insalata Mista
Mixed lettuce with tomatoes, cucumber, red onions and olives.
Insalata di Pomodori
Freshly chopped cherry tomatoes with red onions, olives, basil and olive oil.
Rucola e Parmigiano
Rocket salad with olive oil, balsamic glaze and parmesan shavings.
Insalata Mamma Roma
Salad composed of grilled aubergines, courgettes, peppers, marinated artichokes, sundried tomatoes and fresh mozzarella.
Antipasti Freddi (Cold Starters)
Avocado Mamma Roma
Smoked salmon, avocado and prawns with maria rose sauce.
Insalata di Gamberi
Mixed lettuce topped with prawns and maria rose sauce.
Antipasto all’Italiana
A selection of Italian cured meats, olives, sundried tomatoes and parmesan shavings.
Insalata Caprese
Tomato, a whole fresh mozzarella and basil paste.
Insalata di Avocado e Ricotta
Salad, avocado, ricotta cheese and pear drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Prosciutto e Mozzarella
Mozzarella served with rocket salad, parma ham, basil and home made bread sticks.
Antipasti Caldi (Hot Starters)
Polpette Piccanti
Home-made meatballs with 100% steak mince, cooked in a rich tomato sauce with garlic and chilli. Served with toasted bread.
Melanzane al Forno
Oven-baked aubergines with tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
Asparagi al Parma
Fresh asparagus wrapped with Parma ham and cooked with cream and cheese. Served with toasted bread.
Calamari Fritti
Deep fried squid served with salad garnish and tartare sauce.
Gozze al Pomodoro
Fresh mussels cooked with garlic, chilli, wine and a touch of tomato sauce served with toasted bread.
Frittura Mista di Pesce
The chef combines fresh fish and shellfish to create a simple yet delicious deep fried fish dish.
Caprino e Pera
Deep fried goat cheese served with pears and drizzled with honey.
Provola dei Poveri
This is most delicious way to eat this cheese from Naples, especially for those who love cheese! The Provola is slowly cooked in the oven with cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic and oregano sauce.
Gamberoni Arancia e Grand Marnier
King prawns, wrapped with pancetta, cooked with orange & Grand Marnier.
Capesante e Pinoli
King scallops served on a bed of spinach topped with pine nuts, creamy amaretto sauce and crispy pancetta.
Pasta Ripiena (Filled Pasta)
Gluten free options are not available for filled pasta.
Ravioli Caprino e Peperoni
Pasta stuffed with spinach and ricotta cheese, cooked with a roast peppers and goat cheese sauce.
Cannelloni Ricotta e Spinaci
Home-made oven-baked pasta stuffed with spinach, ricotta cheese and parmesan, cooked with tomato sauce, besciamella and cheese.
Cannelloni di Carne
Home-made oven-baked pasta stuffed with 100% steak mince meat, vegetables and cheese, cooked with tomato sauce, besciamella, cheese and a touch of bolognese.
Lasagna al Forno
Home-made oven-baked lasagna cooked with besciamella, cheese, bolognese made with 100% steak mince meat and mozzarella.
Ravioli di Zucca
Pasta stuffed with pumpkin and served with a delicious butter, sage and parmesan cheese sauce and a sprinkle of amaretto biscuit.
Carni (Meats, Veal, Beef & Pork)
Side dishes to be ordered separately if desired. Raw 9oz/225g. Simply choose either fillet or sirloin steak, then choose which sauce you would like it prepared with from the choices below.
Alla Griglia (Simply Grilled)
Tagliata di Manzo
Grilled sirloin steak (the chef recommends medium rare) which is then cut into slices and placed on a bed of rocket salad with a few freshly chopped cherry tomatoes, parmesan shavings, olive oil and balsamic glaze.
Grigliata Mista di Carne
The chef combines a selection of fresh meat to create a simple yet delicious mixed grilled, served with salad.
Filetto di Maiale al Porto
Tender pork fillet stuffed with dates & pistacchio. Served with reduction of Port.
Vitello Ripieno
Thinly sliced veal, stuffed with pancetta and Scamorza cheese, pan fried and served with a light white wine and cream sauce.
Vitello Marsala e Pere
Pan fried veal escalope in a sweet marsala and pear sauce.
Pollo (Chicken)
Side dishes to be ordered separately if desired.
Pollo Mamma Roma
Chicken breast stuffed with asparagus, wrapped with pancetta and cooked with cream and cheese.
Pollo Milanese
Breaded chicken breast deep fried and served with spaghetti al pomodoro.
Pollo Caprese
Pan fried chicken breast, with fresh tomatoes and basil, topped with mozzarella cheese and served with pesto sauce.
Pollo e Peperoni
Pan fried chicken breast with olive oil, garlic, mixed peppers, and black olives, topped with goat cheese.
Pollo alla Griglia
An elegant chicken salad. Salad served on the bottom of the dish with parmesan shavings, croutons and balsamic dressing.
Pesce (Fish)
Side dishes to be ordered separately if desired.
Grigliata Mista di Pesce
The chef combines fresh fish and shellfish to create a simple yet luxurious grilled seafood dish, flavoured with herbs and garlic. Served with grilled veg
Coda di Rospo alla Siciliana
Fresh monk fish pan fried with aubergines, pancetta, cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil and white wine.
Coda di Rospo al Guazzetto e Pistacchio
Monk fish encrusted with pistachio, pan fried with mussels, clams, white wine and cream sauce.
Bramzino con Asparagi e Pomodorini
Pan fried seabass with asparagus, mixed wild mushrooms and cherry tomatoes.
Spiedini di Pesce
The chef combines fresh fish with vegetables to create delicious grilled fish skewers.
Frittura Mista di Pesce
The chef combines fresh fish and shellfish to create a simple yet delicious deep fried fish dish.
Mamma’s Favourite Pasta
Gluten free penne pasta available
Paccheri Carciofini e Gamberoni
Paccheri pasta are very large hollow tubes, approximately an inch in diameter, a bit like giant macaroni. They originate from Naples and are an absolute classic of Neapolitan cuisine. Cooked with prawns, crevettes, artichokes, garlic and cherry tomatoes.
Strigoli Zucchini e Gamberi
Strigoli are shaped by rolling a small piece of dough on a flat surface to form a short, round length of pasta with tapered ends, then twisting it to form the final shape. Cooked with fresh cherry tomatoes, prawns, courgettes, garlic, wine and basil.
Paccheri con Salsiccia e Fagioli
Large pasta tubes tossed in a mouth-watering sauce of cherry tomatoes, olive oil, borlotti beans, Italian sausages, garlic and wine.
Paccheri con Capesante
Large pasta tubes cooked with king scallops, pepperoni sausages, peas and cherry tomatoes, topped with fresh rocket salad.
Florinda’s Favourite Pasta
Strigoli pasta cooked with capers, olives, aubergines, chilli, cherry tomatoes and basil. Mamma Mia, che bontà!
Strigoli al Salmone
Twists of fresh pasta, tossed with smoked salmon, cherry tomatoes, cream and a dash of vodka.
Linguine Saporite
Pasta cooked with monkfish, prawns, mussels, garlic, wine and cherry tomatoes.
Linguine Broccoli e Capesante
Pasta cooked with broccoli, king prawns, scallops and cherry tomato.
Pasta
Gluten free penne pasta available
Strigoli al Forno
Oven-baked pasta with peas, courgettes, cherry tomatoes, spinach, cream sauce and scamorza cheese.
Tagliatelle con Ricotta
Tagliatelle pasta tossed in a delicious fresh ricotta cheese, red peppers and basil sauce, topped with red grilled onions.
Penne Arrabbiatte
Penne pasta cooked with garlic, chilli, thin sliced Italian sausages, wine and cherry tomatoes.
Penne Capricciose
Penne pasta cooked with onions, mushroom, chicken, tomato sauce and a touch of cream.
Penne Amatriciana
Penne pasta cooked with garlic, onions, pancetta, chilli and tomato sauce.
Spaghetti Carbonara
Pasta cooked with pancetta, egg, cream and cheese.
Spaghetti Bolognese
Pasta cooked with bolognese sauce made with 100% steak mince meat.
Spaghetti Polpette
Pasta cooked with home-made meatballs made with 100% steak mince meat and tomato sauce.
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Pasta cooked with garlic, chilli, parsley and olive oil.
Linguine alle Vongole
Linguine tossed in a delightful sauce with clams, garlic, wine and chilli.
Tagliatelle ai Funghi Misti
Egg pasta cooked with wild mixed mushrooms, garlic, basil, cheese and cherry tomatoes.
Tagliatelle della Casa
Egg pasta cooked with mushrooms, smoked salmon and cream.
Tagliatelle dello Chef
Egg pasta tossed in olive oil, onions, strips of monk fish, white wine, parsley and spinach.
Risotto Mare
The chef combines fresh fish and shellfish to create a simple yet delicious risotto.
Risotto allo Zafferano
Arborio rice cooked with onions, asparagus, saffron and mixed mushrooms, served with parmesan shavings.
Risotto e Salsiccia
Arborio rice cooked with Italian sausages, mixed wild mushrooms, red wine and cherry tomatoes.
Pizza 12/13” (30 to 33cm)
All pizzas are made with 100% mozzarella cheese. Gluten free pizza NOT available. Extra toppings: Vegetables £2.00, Meat £3.00, Seafood £4.00.
Pizza & Pasta
A choice of one pizza and one pasta to share between two people.
Seafood Pizza & Pasta
Pizza Margherita
Tomato sauce and mozzarella.
Pizza Funghi
Tomato sauce, mozzarella and mushrooms.
Pizza Quattro Stagioni
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, olives, artichokes and peppers.
Pizza Cotto e Ricotta
Mozzarella, ricotta cheese and ham. (Please note this pizza is without tomato sauce. If you would like it with tomato sauce, please let your server know.)
Pizza alla Parmigiana
Mozzarella and tomato sauce pizza topped with oven baked aubergines cooked with tomato, mozzarella and parmesan.
Pizza Siciliana
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, olives, capers and anchovies.
Pizza Crudo e Rucola
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, rocket salad, Parma ham and parmesan shavings.
Pizza Boscaiola
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, chicken and mushrooms.
Pizza Fantasia
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, chicken and sweetcorn.
Pizza Rustica
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy pepperoni sausages and spinach.
Pizza Salmone e Gamberi
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, smoked salmon and prawns.
Pizza Amatriciana
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, red onions, chilli and pancetta.
Pizza Pepperoni
Tomato sauce, mozzarella and spicy pepperoni sausages.
Pizza Salame e Funghi
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, salami and mushrooms.
Pizza Broccoli e Salsiccia
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, broccoli and Italian sausages.
Pizza Pollo e Gorgonzola
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, chicken and Gorgonzola cheese.
Pizza ai Formaggi
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, Gorgonzola cheese, goat cheese and parmesan cheese.
Pizza ai Frutti di Mare
tomato sauce mozzarella and a selection of fresh mixed seafood.
Pizza Vegetali Grigliati
tomato sauce, mozzarella, grilled courgettes, aubergines and peppers.
Pizza Calzone
Calzone is an Italian turnover made of pizza dough and stuffed with tomato sauce, mozzarella, chicken, ham and mushrooms.
Pizza Calzone Vegetariano
Italian turnover made of pizza dough with tomato sauce, mozzarella and mixed vegetables.
Pre-Theatre Set Menu
£27.95 per person. Includes starter, main course, dessert and coffee.
Zuppa del Giorno
Soup of the day
Gozze Disaronno
Fresh mussels cooked in a delicate Amaretto Disaronno sauce and a touch of cream. Served with home-made toasted bread.
Salmone e Mozzarella
Smoked salmon served with fresh mozzarella and cherry tomatoes on a bed of rocket salad drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Salsiccia e Funghi Misti
Diced Italian sausages pan fried with mixed wild mushrooms, cherry tomatoes and white wine. Served with toasted bread.
Pesce del Giorno
Fish of the day cooked with garlic, parsley and lemon juice. Side dishes to be ordered separately if desired.
Saltimbocca di Pollo
Breast of chicken wrapped with parma ham cooked in a delicious sage and white wine sauce. Side dishes to be ordered separately if desired.
Strigoli Salmone e Melanzana
Twist of pasta tossed with aubergine, salmon, tomato and cream.
Lasagna
Home-made oven-baked lasagna cooked with besciamella, cheese, Bolognese made with 100% steak mince meat and mozzarella.
Pizza Margherita
Tomato and mozzarella.
Penne agli Asparagi
Penne tossed in a delicious sauce of asparagus, black olives, red onions and red peppers.
Mamma’s Choice
A choice of our delicious home-made desserts of the day. Please ask your server what special selections are available today.
White or Black Coffee
Pre-Theatre Optional Side Dishes
Chips
Asparagus Gratinati
Leones Potatoes
sauteed potatoes with onions
Pepperoni in Padella
roast peppers cooked with capers, olives
Zucchine Fritte
deep fried courgettes with tempura
Grilled Vegetables
Baby Roast Potatoes
Broccoli
tender broccoli stem cooked with garlic and olive oil
Lunch Menu
Crostino Al Salmone
Garlic bread topped with smoked salmon and mozzarella cheese
Zucchina Ripiena
Oven-baked courgette stuffed with chargrilled vegetables, topped with tomato and mozzarella
Insalata Mamma
Celery, spring onions, green apples and oranges served with a yoghurt and chives dressing
Straccetti di Maiale
Strips of pork loin cooked with onions, capers and cherry tomatoes
Soup of the Day
Soup of the day served with a slice of toasted homemade bread and butter
Gnocchi Ai Formaggi
Potato dumplings cooked in a rich tomato and cheese sauce
Specialita` del giorno
Everyday, the chef combines specially selected ingredients to come up with a new exquisite dish. Please ask your server what the dish of the day is
Pasta Diavola
Pasta cooked with pepperoni sausages, black olives and mixed wild mushrooms
Pesce Del Giorno
Special selected fresh fish, cooked differently every day. Please ask your server what the fish of the day is
Lasagna Al Forno
Homemade oven baked lasagna, cooked with besciamella, cheese, Bolognese and mozzarella
Pizza Del Giorno
Traditional cheese and tomato pizza. Extra topping 95p for veg and £1.50 for meat
Homemade desserts of the day
especially chosen and made by our chef