Divino Enoteca is an Italian wine bar and restaurant at 5 Merchant Street in Edinburgh’s Old Town. Opened in 2010 by the Crolla family, it occupies an atmospheric cellar beneath the city streets. Soft lighting, exposed stone and shelves of bottles create an intimate setting for dinner and wine focused evenings.

The food combines contemporary Italian cooking with Scottish seasonal ingredients. Pasta, seafood, meat and vegetable plates are designed with wine pairing in mind, allowing the kitchen to support rather than compete with the cellar. Fresh produce and careful presentation keep the menu connected to both Italian tradition and its Edinburgh setting.

Smaller groups can dine in the main room or private spaces, while bespoke tasting dinners and larger events can be arranged. An outdoor courtyard adds another option when conditions allow. Guests with allergies should review the current menu and speak with the team before ordering.

Wine is the defining feature, with hundreds of bottles from Italy and beyond and many selections available by the glass. A sommelier can guide pairings, while tasting formats help guests compare regions and styles. Divino Enoteca offers an unusually focused marriage of Italian food, historic atmosphere and serious wine service.

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

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Divino Enoteca Menu Menu updated on 4 Sep 2026

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

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