Mia Italian Kitchen Dalry is a family run restaurant at 96 Dalry Road in Edinburgh. Established in November 2013, it was the first of the family’s two neighbourhood locations. The cosy, rustic interior reflects a straightforward idea: authentic Italian ingredients, generous food and genuinely welcoming service.
Pizza and pasta sit at the centre of the menu, supported by antipasti, risotto and changing dishes of the day. Classic ingredients such as tomato, Parmigiano Reggiano, mushrooms, vegetables, meat and seafood are used in familiar regional combinations. The selection works equally well for a quick pizza or a fuller multi-course dinner.
Vegetarian dishes and flexible pasta choices give groups useful variety, while desserts bring familiar Italian flavours to the end of the meal. Current specials depend on availability, so diners can find something beyond the regular menu. Guests with allergies should speak with staff about ingredients and shared kitchen preparation.
The wine list is carefully selected for diners who want to explore Italian bottles, with cocktails, beer, coffee and soft drinks providing alternatives. The vibrant character of Dalry gives this branch a livelier pace than a quiet suburban trattoria. Mia Italian Kitchen Dalry combines family hospitality with accessible, ingredient led Italian cooking.
Address: 96 Dalry Road, Edinburgh EH11 2AX, United Kingdom
Mia Italian Kitchen Dalry Menu
Starters
ZUPPA DEL GIORNO
Soup of the day, served with bread and butter (V | VG)
GAMBERONI
Pan-fried king prawns cooked with garlic, cherry tomatoes, chilli and white wine
CALAMARI FRITTI
Deep-fried squid served with a side salad and garlic mayonnaise
COZZE
Fresh mussels cooked in a tomato, garlic, capers and white wine sauce, served with toasted bread
CAPESANTE GRIGLIATE
Chargrilled king scallops, bed of rocket and baby spinach with sundried and anchovies dressing
MIXED OLIVES
Green and black olives in a delicious marinade (V | VG)
SALMONE
Orkney smoke salmon served on a bed of rocket, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and lemao wadge
CAPRESE
Tomatoes, D.o.p buffalo mozzarella from Campania, extra virgin olive oil and basil (V)
CAPRESE CON AVOCADO
Tomatoes, D.o.p buffalo mozzarella from Campania, avocado, extra virgin olive oil and basil (V)
ANTIPASTO VEGETARIANO
Mixed roasted vegetables and fresh D.o.p buffalo mozzarella from Campania, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil (V)
PROSCIUTTO E BUFALA
Parma ham and D.o.p buffalo mozzarella from Campania served on a bed of rocket salad, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil
AFFETTATI MISTI E MOZZARELLA
Sliced Italian cured meats with fresh D.o.p buffalo mozzarella from Campania
BURRATA & BRESAOLA
Traditional north Italian cured meat with burrata cheese from Puglia, rucola and drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
Salads
INSALATA DI POLLO
A grilled chicken salad with lettuce, avocado, cucumber, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese shavings, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar
INSALATA DI SALMONE
Smoked salmon salad with rocket, avocado, tomato, cucumber, lemon, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Breads
BREAD & BUTTER
(V | VG)
GARLIC BREAD
(V)
GARLIC BREAD WITH MOZZARELLA CHEESE
(V)
BRUSCHETTA
Toasted bread topped with chopped tomatoes, garlic and basil (V)
Pizzas
GLUTEN-FREE AVAILABLE
MARGHERITA
Tomato sauce and D.o.p mozzarella cheese (V)
FORMAGGI
D.o.p mozzarella cheese, pecorino, gorgonzola and Parmesan cheese (V)
VEGETARIANA
Tomato sauce, D.o.p mozzarella cheese, seasonal vegetables (V)
BIANCA
D.o.p mozzarella cheese, provola cheese, fresh Italian sausages and rocket (V)
MORTADELLA
Tomato sauce, D.o.p mozzarella cheese, cured mortadella topped with crumbled burrata cheese from Puglia
PIZZA CARNE
Tomato sauce, D.o.p mozzarella cheese, Parma ham, chicken, pepperoni sausage and chilli
QUATTRO STAGIONI
Tomato sauce, D.o.p mozzarella cheese, artichokes, mushrooms, pepperoni sausage and Parma ham
DIAVOLA
Tomato sauce, D.o.p mozzarella cheese and pepperoni sausage
FUNGHI POLLO
Tomato sauce, D.o.p mozzarella cheese, chicken & mushrooms
RUCOLA
Tomato sauce, D.o.p mozzarella cheese, rocket salad, Parma ham & Parmesan cheese shavings
Focaccias
OVEN-BAKED, CRISPY PIZZA BREADS
FOCACCIA WITH GARLIC & ROSEMARY
(V | VG)
FOCACCIA WITH BUFFALO MOZZARELLA
(V)
FOCACCIA WITH CHOPPED TOMATOES, GARLIC & BASIL
(V | VG)
Risotto
RISOTTO VEGETARIANO
Carnaroli rice cooked with mixed seasonal vegetables (V | VG)
RISOTTO, SALSICCIA E GORGONZOLA
Carnaroli rice cooked with Italian fennel sausage & gorgonzola cheese
RISOTTO PORCINI
Carnaroli rice cooked with porcini mushrooms, white wine, extra virgin olive oil & Parmesan cheese (V)
RISOTTO MARE
Carnaroli rice coated with mixed seafood, garlic, white wine & tomato sauce
Pasta
GLUTEN-FREE AVAILABLE
RAVIOLI
Ask for today’s recipe
ARRABBIATA
Penne pasta coated with chilli, extra virgin olive oil, garlic and tomato sauce (V | VG)
RIGATONI ALLA NDUJA
Large tubes of pasta coated with garlic, chilli, cherry tomatoes sauce and ’nduja (Italian spicy, spreadable pork sausage)
RIGATONI VERDI
Large tube of pasta cooked with red onions, broccoli, peas, mushrooms and a touch of tomatoes sauce (V | VG)
LINGUINE MARE
Linguine pasta with mixed seafood coated with mixed seafood, garlic, white wine and tomato sauce
CARBONARA
Spaghetti coated in a cream sauce with pancetta, egg yolk and Parmesan cheese
LINGUINE GAMBERONI
Linguine pasta with prawns, courgettes and cherry tomatoes
BOLOGNESE
Spaghetti in a rich beef mince ragu’
LASAGNA
Traditional home-made lasagna with beef mince ragu’
LINGUINE ALLE VONGOLE
Linguine pasta tossed with clams, extra virgin olive oil and cherry tomatoes
LINGUINE SALMONE
Linguine pasta tossed in cream, vodka, salmon and spinach
RIGATONI SALSICCIA E PORCINI
Large tubes of pasta cooked with Italian herb sausage, porcini mushrooms, white wine and extra virgin olive oil
LINGUINE AL RAGU DI PESCATRICE
Linguine pasta coated in a sauce of garlic, chilli, monkfish and fresh basil
Pollo
POLLO VALDOSTANA
Pan-fried breast of chicken cooked with mozzarella cheese and Italian style ham
POLLO FUNGHI E CREMA
Pan-fried breast of chicken with white wine, mushrooms and cream sauce
Fish
CODA DI ROSPO ALLO ZAFFERANO
Monkfish tail cooked with garlic, baby potatoes, mussels and saffron sauce
SPIGOLA
Sea bass cooked with cherry tomatoes, garlic, white wine, extra virgin olive oil and fresh basil
ORATA AL LIMONE
Sea bream cooked with garlic, parsley, prawns, lemon zest and butter sauce
Veal
VITELLO MILANESE
Traditional Italian breaded veal, served with spaghetti in a tomato sauce
VITELLO SALTIMBOCCA
Pan fried veal with Parma ham and mozzarella cheese
VITELLO FUNGHI CREMA
Pan-fried veal in a white wine, mushroom and cream sauce
Sides
CHIPS
(V | VG)
SAUTÉED POTATOES
(V | VG)
MIXED SALAD
(V | VG)
ROCKET SALAD WITH PARMESAN SHAVINGS
(V)
Lunch Menu
2 COURSE £14.95 / 3 COURSE £16.95. AVAILABLE MONDAY – FRIDAY / 12-3PM
ZUPPA DEL GIORNO
Soup of the day, served with bread & butter (V | VG)
COZZE
Fresh mussels cooked in a tomato, garlic, capers & white wine sauce, served with toasted bread
BRUSCHETTA
Toasted bread topped with chopped tomatoes, garlic and basil (V)
CAPRESE
Tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, olive oil and basil (V)
AFFETTATI MISTI E MOZZARELLA
Sliced Italian cured meats with fresh buffalo mozzarella
FISH OF THE DAY
POLLO FUNGHI CREMA
Pan-fried breast of chicken with white wine, mushrooms & cream sauce
ARRABBIATA
Penne pasta tossed with chilli, olive oil, garlic & tomato sauce (V | VG)
BOLOGNESE
Spaghetti in a rich beef mince ragu’
PIZZA MARGHERITA
Tomato sauce & mozzarella cheese (V)
PIZZA DIAVOLA
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese & pepperoni sausage
PIZZA QUATTRO STAGIONI
Tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, artichokes, mushrooms, pepperoni sausage & Parma ham
Kids Menu
ONE MEAL, ONE DRINK, ONE SCOOP OF ICE CREAM £8.50
Cheesy penne pasta
Penne pasta with tomato sauce
Grilled fillet of fish and potatoes (OR VEGGIES)
Grilled fillet of chicken and chips (OR VEGGIES)
Pizza margherita
Pizza with chicken
Vanilla, Strawberry or chocolate ice cream
Orange, apple or cranberry juice
Desserts
TIRAMISU
Lady fingers soaked in espresso, layered with mascarpone cheese and cocoa
PANNA COTTA
Vanilla infused custard made with cream, served with mixed berry sauce
CHEESECAKE
Ask your waiter about today’s flavour
MIXED ICE CREAM
A choice of vanilla, chocolate, strawberry ice cream or lemon sorbet (3scoops)
AFFOGATO
Vanilla ice cream, served with a shot of amaretto liqueur and a shot of espresso
Red Wine
125ml | 175ml | Bottle
HOUSE RED
We carefully select our house wine from the best vineyards around the world.
LAMBERTI GARDA ROSSO DOC – Italy
Pale ruby red with purplish highlights. grassy and spicy notes, soft tannic structure and nicely balanced acidity and richness.
EUROPA SENSALE NERO D'AVOLA – Italy
The ruby red colour shows an elegant structure. Red fruit notes such as black cherry and cherry are evident to the nose. It is fresh and balanced to the mouth.
CHIANTI MONTE GUELFO – Italy
This is a brilliant value Chianti Made from 90% Sangiovese and 10% Colorino. The wine does not see any oak, making it a vibrant & fresh expression of Sangiovese. Hints of black forest fruits, woodland berries, saddle leather and victoria plums.
BARDOLINO, FOLONARI – Italy
An easy-sipping wine with a fresh and fruity bouquet with hints of wild cherries and violets. This classic Veronese blend sees no oak so retains the bright fruity character of the grapes.
MONTEPULCIANO D'ABRUZZO – Italy
Montepulciano has a rich red colour, with a nose of chocolate and cherry stones. A characterful wine with a gentle finish. (Vegan)
SOTTANO MALBEC ARGENTINA MENDOZA
Velvety chocolate and vanilla, American and French barrels supporting. a smooth and brooding core of dark fruits all lifted by a breeze of mountain freshness.
BARBERA '150+1' CASALI DEL BARONE – Italy
Floral hints combined with slightly matured red fruit nuances. Full-bodied and round, with a soft aftertaste of dark chocolate and spices.
POLVANERA PRIMITIVO – Italy
Intense aroma of little berries (blackberry, sour cherry, ripe cherry) and delicate notes of wild mint and violet. Organic unoaked beauty from younger vines in the Marchesana vineyard in the prized Gioia del Colle zone.
SALICE SALENTINO RISERVA, PAOLO LEO – Italy
This region perfectly ripens the black grape Negroamaro giving a perfectly balanced wine with spicy and wood undertones. (Vegan)
BAROLO, CASALI DEL BARONE – Italy
A beautiful intense garnet colour, with a rich bouquet of plums, red fruits and jam. The palate is complex with aromas of eucalyptus, tobacco, and leather.
VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO “PAGLIARETO” LUNADORO
This Sangiovese has a complex and characteristic bouquet with a mature fruit aroma, notes of black pepper, prune jam, a floral note of violet, cigar and dark chocolate aromas.
Ciders
ANGIOLETTI ROSE CIDER – 500ml bottle
THISTLY CROSS TRADITIONAL – 500ml bottle
Virgin Cocktails
from 6.95
ARTSPRITZ ZERO ALCOHOL
An explosion of fruity notes pleasantly fizzy
CRODINO ALCOHOL FREE
Waters
SAN PELLEGRINO SPARKLING
750ml
AQUA PANNA STILL
750ml
White Wine
125ml | 175ml | Bottle
HOUSE WHITE WINE
We carefully select our house wine from the best vineyards around the world.
ARALDICA PIEMONTE CORTESE – Italy
Zesty and deliciously dry. Fresh green apples ripe citrus crush with a hint of almond and minerals. From the famed Gavi grape.
LAMBERTI GARDA BIANCO DOC – Italy
Smooth and balanced, an intense perfume of flowers and honey and a slightly aromatic flavour.
EUROPA SENSALE GRILLO – Italy
Ripe citrus and orchard fruits from Pinot Grigio with a swish of the richer Garganega from Soave to expand the palate and dial up the pleasure (Organic)
Beers
½ Pint | Pint
BIRRA MORETTI L'AUTENTICA 4.6%
BEAVERTOWN GAMMA RAY 5.4%
INNIS + GUNN ORIGINAL 330ml
NASTRO AZZURRO PERONI – 330ml
Cocktails
GIN CUCUMBER
Hendrick’s Gin, Cucumber, Mint, Tonic Water, Black Pepper
FRENCH MARTINI
Vodka, Chambord, Pineapple Juice
COSMOPOLITAN
Vodka, Cointreau, Cranberry Juice, Lime Juice
MOJITO
Bacardi, Lime Juice, Mint, Gomme Syrup, Soda, Crushed Ice
Spritz
APEROL SPRITZ
Aperol, Prosecco, Soda
CAMPARI SPRITZ
Campari, prosecco, soda
SARTI SPRITZ
Sarti Rosa, prosecco, soda
NEGRONI
Gin, Campari, Martini Red
Franklin & Sons Tonics
TONIC WATER
ELDERFLOWER & CUCUMBER
GINGER BEER
GINGER ALE
Soft Drinks
FRUIT JUICE
Orange, Grapefruit, Apple, Cranberry, Tomato
SAN PELLEGRINO
Lemon or Orange Flavour
IRN BRU
330ml
BOTTLED
Coca-Cola, Diet Cola, Lemonade