The Jolly Restaurant is a family-run Italian venue at 9 Elm Row in Edinburgh. Established in 1972 and later taken on by Vito Alongi, it continues a family cooking tradition rooted in Ischia and offers an informal, welcoming setting for lunch and dinner.
Pizza is cooked in the family’s traditional wood-fired oven, which has been used at the restaurant for decades. The heat gives the bases their characteristic texture and smoky flavour, with classic tomato and cheese combinations joined by seafood, cured meat and vegetable toppings.
Pasta, risotto, steak, salads and Scottish seafood extend the menu beyond pizza. Vegetarian choices are clearly marked and dishes may be adapted for vegan diners where possible, while children are welcomed with high chairs, changing facilities and a dedicated offer.
Generously portioned desserts provide a fitting finish to the home-style Italian food, and delivery or collection is available alongside the dining room. Guests with allergies should ask about current ingredients and kitchen handling, particularly for dishes containing gluten, dairy, eggs, nuts or seafood.
Address: 9 Elm Row, Edinburgh EH7 4AA, Scotland
The Jolly Restaurant Menu
Starters
v = vegetarian
COZZE AL’VINO BIANCO
Fresh mussels cooked with white wine and parsley
GAMBERONI DELLO CHEF
Deep fried king prawns wrapped in filo pastry, served with a garlic and chilli dip
CALAMARI ALL’ AQUA PAZZA
Squid cooked with garlic, parsley, white wine and tomatoes
PIATTO DI PESCE PICCANTE
Mussels, calamari and king prawns, cooked with olive oil, tomatoes, white wine and chilli
COZZE CON PEPE
Fresh mussels cooked with olive oil, mixed peppercorns, lemon juice and topped with parsley
SAUTE DI GAMBERONI E CALAMARI
King prawns and calamari sauteed in olive oil, garlic and white wine
FUNGHI ALLA PIZZAIOLA PICCANTE
Whole mushrooms gently sauteed with white wine, garlic, cherry tomatoes and chilli, served with garlic crostini
MOZZARELLA IN CARROZZA
Mozzarella coated in bread crumbs and fried
GAMBERI IN PADELLA
King prawns with olive oil, garlic and chilli, served on toasted bread
FRESH MUSSELS MARINARA
CALAMARI FRITTI
BRUSCHETTA VERDE
Toasted bread topped with artichoke, garlic, olive oil and rockette
FOCACCIA AL BOSCO ROMANO
Pizza garlic bread topped with chopped tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, artichokes and rockette
BRUSCHETTA CAPRESE
Toasted bread topped with chopped tomatoes, garlic, basil and mozarella
BRUSCHETTA CON PANCETTA E FORMAGGIO
Toasted bread topped with chopped tomatoes, cheese and Parma ham
PIATTO RUSTICO
Parma ham, olives, bruschetta and breaded mozzarella rice ball
PRAWN COCKTAIL
GARLIC MUSHROOMS
PARMA HAM & MELON
PATE MAISON
ITALIAN SALAD
SALAD CAPRESE
SALAD NIZZARDA
SOUP OF THE DAY
MINESTRONE SOUP
Our own exclusive recipe
GARLIC BREAD
GARLIC PIZZA BREAD (for 2)
ITALIAN SALAMI
Pizza
£8.90 (Medium, 12″), £11.95 (Large, 14″). v = vegetarian. Take-away pizzas are £8 (12″), £12 (14″). Extra toppings 80p each.
RAMA
Tomato, cheese, green & red peppers, mushrooms, sliced sausage & black olives
MARGHERITA
Tomato & cheese
JOLLY
Tomato, cheese & onions
MARINARO
Tomato, cheese & prawns
ST LUCIA
Tomato, cheese, mussels, prawns & cockles
COMBINATION
Tomato, cheese & sausage
OPERA
Tomato, cheese, bacon, chicken & black olives
COLORADO
Tomato, cheese & pepperoni sausage
DOLOMITI
Tomato, cheese, peas & ravioli
FANTASIA
Tomato, cheese, sweet corn & chicken
HAWAII
Tomato, cheese, ham & pineapple
PARTY
Tomato, cheese, pepperoni, vegetables and salami
TROPICANA
Tomato, cheese, banana, pineapple, peaches
SICILIANA
Tomato, olives, capers, garlic & anchovies
SORRENTINA
Tomato, cheese, egg, olives, pepperoni sausage & mushrooms
DON ALFREDO
Tomato, cheese and artichokes
CAMPANGOLA
Freshly chopped tomatoes, garlic & herbs
CASARECCIA
Tomato, cheese, potatoes, onion & pepperoni sausage
MEXICANA
Tomato, cheese, sweet corn, peppers, vegetables & chilli
CAPRICCIOSA
Tomato, cheese, salami, egg, mushrooms, olives & Parma ham
INFERNO
Tomato, cheese, pepperoni sausage & chilli
STAGIONE
1/4 seafood, 1/4 pepperoni, 1/4 mushrooms & 1/4 mixed vegetables
MUSHROOMS
Tomato, cheese & mushrooms
SALAMI
Tomato, cheese & salami
NAPOLI
Tomato, cheese, garlic & herbs
PEPPERONI VEG
Tomato, cheese, pepperoni & vegetables
ANCHOVY
Tomato, cheese & anchovies
CALZONE
Tomato, cheese, mushrooms & ham
VEGGIE
Tomato, cheese and vegetables
MISTA
Tomato, cheese and the works!
ISCHIA
Tomato, cheese, Parma ham, artichoke & rockette
CICCIO
Tomato, cheese, chicken, mushrooms, peppers & chilli
PINO
Mozarella, broccoli, spinach, Italian pork sausage, parmesan cheese & chilli
GINGERINA
Cherry tomatoes, mozzarella & pesto
RIPIENO
Meat sauce, mozzarella & pepperoni sausage
VITTORIA
Tomato, cheese, aubergine, cherry tomatoes & potatoes
SANTINO
Tomato, cheese, pepperoni sausage, chicken, chilli oil, rockette, olives & parmesan
TOTO
Ricotta cheese & salami
ISOLA VERDE
Tomato, cheese, aubergine, courgettes & fresh chopped tomatoes
PAZZA
Tomato, cheese & bolognese sauce
RABBIE BURNS
Tomato, cheese, haggis, potato, turnips & carrots
Special Pizzas
ROYALE
Tomato, cheese, smoked salmon & caviar
DEL CONTATINO
Italian special pizza pie!
Pasta & Risotto
RISOTTO AL BOSCAIOLO
Wild mushrooms, asparagus, cream and cheese
RISOTTO FORIO
Olive oil, garlic, chicken, king prawns, peas, mushrooms and tomato
FUSILLI ALLA SAPRESE
Twists of past with cherry tomatoes, basil and mozzarella
GNOCCHI ALL MAMMA
Potato and flour dumplings with a tomato and meat sauce, topped with mozzarella
PENNE FAVOREVOLE
Pasta tubes with olive oil, garlic, artichoke, Parma ham, sun-dried tomatoes, rockette and balsamic vinegar
PENNE SANTO
Past tubes with olive oil, garlic, white wine, asparagus, spinach, Parma ham, mozzarella and a touch of cream
PENNE PICANTE
Pasta tubes with tomatoes, chilli and garlic
PENNE CARBONARA
Pasta tubes with pancetta, cheese, cream and garlic
TAGLIATELLE DON CICCIO
Ribbons of pasta with bacon, courgettes, cream and cheese
TAGLIATELLE MARE
Ribbons of pasta with olive oil, garclic, brandy, langoustine, king prawns, mussels and a touch of cream.
TAGLIATELLE CARRA
Ribbons of pasta with olive oil, garlic, artichoke, spinach, cherry tomatoes, nutmeg and topped with cheese
TAGLIATELLE LOREN
Ribbons of pasta with olive oil, onions, chicken, mushrooms, spinach and a touch of cream
TAGLIATELLE ALLA CREMA
Ribbons of pasta with cream, mushrooms and white wine
TAGLIATELLE SALMON & VODKA
Ribbons of pasta with Scottish salmon and vodka
SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE
Traditional Bolognese sauce
SPAGHETTI CARBONARA
With pancetta, cheese, cream and garlic
SPAGHETTI AMATRICIANA
With tomatoes, onion, basil and chilli
SPAGHETTI ALLE COZZE FRESCHI
Spaghetti with olive oil, fresh mussels, white wine, chilli and parsley
SPAGHETTI ALL PESCATORA
Spaghetti with olive oil, garlic, white wine, king prawns, mussels, calamari, cockles and langoustine (with or without tomato – please request)
SPAGHETTI ALLA LIBERINA
Spaghetti with olive oil, garlic, cherry tomatoes, chilli, tuna, artichoke and topped with parmesan cheese
SPAGHETTI AL ZIO PEPE
Spaghetti with olive oil, garlic, mussels, tomatoes, Italian beans and basil
SPAGHETTI MARE E TERRA
Spaghetti with olive oil, garlic, king prawns, brandy, tomatoes, Italian beans and basil
SPAGHETTI ROSSI
Spaghetti with olive oil, red peppers, courgettes, olives, chilli and basil
RIGATONI CON ZUCCHINE MELENZANE
Rigatoni with olive oil, garlic, aubergine, courgettes, cherry tomatoes, white wine and basil
RAVIOLI SUSETTA
Ravioli filled with spinach and ricotta cheese with tomatoes
RAVIOLI FIORE
Ravioli filled with cheese, olive oil, onions, chicken, ricotta cheese and pesto
RIGATONI ARRIABIATA
Tubes of pasta with tomatoes, onion and chilli
TORTELLINI GENOVESE
Pasta parcels with cream, mushrooms, ham, white wine and cheese sauce
LASAGNE AL FORNO
Traditional lasagne baked in our wood-fired oven
CANNELLONI AL RAGU
Large tubes of pasta with traditional Ragu sauce
CANNELLONI CARDINALE
Large tubes of pasta with tomatoes, cheese and cream
Salads
CAPRESE SALAD
Tomatoes, basil and mozzarella
ITALIAN SALAD
Mixed salad
NIZZARDA SALAD
Sliced tomatoes, anchovies, capers and olives
Desserts
All suitable for vegetarians. Some of our desserts are topped with whipped cream, sauces, nuts etc. Please let us know if you have any kind of allergy or do not wish them.
CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
DARK CHOCOLATE PROFITEROLE
TIRAMISU
Layered Marsala liqueur sponge with zabaglione creme and topped with cacao powder
TARTUFO
A classic nutty semifreddo with a centre of zabaglione creme and topped with cacao powder
PEACH MELBA
LEMON SORBET
BANANA SPLIT
KNICKERBOCKER GLORY
PEAR BELLE HELENE
Ice cream, pears and chocolate sauce
SORBET AL SPUMANTE
Lemon sorbet topped with Spumante sparkling wine & sliced lemon
CAFFE AFFOGATO
Ice cream topped with espresso and cream
CHICCO DI CAFFE
Ice cream with coffee liqueur
LADY JANE
Vanilla and chocolate ice cream, with Bailey’s, creme de cacao & grenadine
SAN MARCO
Lemon sorbet with Sambuca, limoncello, Spumante & vodka
Meat & Fish
Served with vegetables of the day and chipped potatoes
SIRLOIN STEAK
Scottish beef from Aberdeenshire
TAGLIATA DI MANZO ALLERCHINO
Pan fried sirloin sliced and served with a peppercorn and brandy sauce
BISTECCA PAVAROTTI
Pan fried sirloin with Barolo wine, onions and rosemary sauce
BISTECCA ROSSINI
Grilled sirloin topped with pate and Parma ham
BISTECCA TROVATORE
Pan fried sirloin with olive oil, white wine, cherry tomatoes, gorgonzola cheese and rockette
BISTECCA IMBOTTITO
Sirloin stuffed with king prawns and served with a light white wine and mushroom sauce
SIRLOIN STEAK DRAMBUIE
Scottish beef with a cream, mushroom and whisky/honey liqueur sauce
STEAK DIANA
Scottish steak with mushrooms, onion, cream and brandy
BISTECCA ALLA VITTORIA
Sirloin topped with aubergine, Parma ham and mozzarella, served with red wine sauce
BISTECCA ALLA CARMELA
Chicken with cream, ham, mushrooms and white wine
FILETTO DI POLLO MONA LISA
Pan fried chicken breast with olive oil, prawns, white wine, a touch of tomato and cream
POLLO BORGHESE
Chicken fillet, lightly floured and pan fried with olive oil, garlic, wild mushrooms, artichokes, lemon juice and basil
POLLO SCOZESSE
Chicken fillet, lightly floured and pan fried with mixed peppercorns and whisky sauce
POLLO MARCO
Chicken, pan cooked with olive oil, red onions, white wine, olives, sundried tomatoes, pesto and brocolli
POLLO VIA APPIA
Chicken, pan fried with olive oil, onions, white wine, sliced Parma ham, sundried tomatoes and grapes
CHICKEN CARAVELLE
Chicken with cream, ham, mushrooms and white wine
CHICKEN MARYLAND
Breadcrumbed chicken with a breadcrumbed banana
CHICKEN ALLA CACCIATORA
Chicken with green & red peppers, olives, tomatoes, mushrooms and red wine
ESCALOPE ITALIENNE
Pork fillet cooked in breadcrumbs
ESCALOPE PARMIGGIANA
Breaded pork fillet with tomatoes, ham, cheese, asparagus and olives
ESCALOPE ALLA MARSALA
Pork fillet with cream, mushrooms, Marsala wine sauce, and a touch of tomato
SALSICCIA NONNO VITO
Italian sausage pan cooked with olive oil, garlic, chilli and white wine, served with pan tossed broccoli and spinach, with olive oil, garlic and chilli
FRIED FILLET OF HADDOCK
Scottish haddock fried in breadcrumbs
FRIED SCAMPI
Breaded scampi, served with lemon
FISH FILLETTO DE PESCE MAGNNAIA
Pan fried fillet of haddock with olive oil, garlic, white wine, lemon juice and parsley
SALMONE ALLA FANTASIA
Pan fried salmon steak with white wine, prawns, cherry tomatoes, parsley and cream, with a dash of brandy
SALMONE ROSALINA
Pan fried salmon with asparagus, cream and a dash of brandy
MERLUZZO ALLA SANTA MARIA
Cod pan cooked with olive oil, red onions, fennel, sun dried tomatoes, chilli and capers, with a dash of white wine and lemon juice