This was one of the best meals I had in Edinburgh. Our sever was fantastic and super attentive, she…read morewas the on top of everything and the restaurant was so busy! As busy as it was, it was such a nice beautiful restaurant. I ordered a roasted chicken breast in a creamy mushroom sauce, it came with sautéed broccoli rabe and roasted potatoes and sautéed onions. My boyfriend ordered the Braised Beef Steak with Truffle Mash. He also cleaned his plate! Absolutely would recommend this place - don't skip it when you're on the Royal Mile!

Stopped by this spot for Italian while walking around Edinburgh and had a nice experience overall…read more We ordered the minestrone soup, penne pomodoro, and a margherita pizza. The soup was warm and comforting and came with a piece of bread on the side. The pasta and pizza were both a little saucy, but tasted very fresh. I also liked that they added fresh parmesan on top of the pasta. The ambiance was really nice and there was plenty of seating. For dessert, we shared the Coppa Rocher sundae with pistachio and chocolate ice cream topped with whipped cream. The ice cream was very creamy and it was a great way to end the meal. The servers were friendly, and the food came out without too much delay.

This place was absolutely phenomenal, and not just my meal. Me and 6 lads came to Edinburgh for the…read moreweekend mostly just to get drunk and this was an amazing beginning to our trip. Everybody at the table seemed to enjoy their meal, but none was better than my friend who ordered the mussels. The mussels were not just plentiful, but full of so much flavor that everyone at the table was trying them. Nonetheless, our waiter was a pleasure and talked to us for awhile even with the busy crowd. Will 100% return and recommended this place to anyone visiting the great country of Scotland.

Reservation for 3, seated immediately at the table against the front window. We ordered appetizers,…read morea bottle of wine, and three plates of pasta. Service was very good, they kept our glasses of water topped up and there was plenty of extra parm for those who wanted it on their pasta. And surprise, they brought a beautiful complimentary dessert for the table because they overheard it was my birthday. A lovely and memorable meal.

Fun place for sure. This is a visual and funny place…read more Food was fantastic. Fun artwork on the walls. Don't expect White Table Cloth. This is a great family place !

We went here for dessert as they were noted for their gelato based desserts. The guy behind the…read moredessert counter was nice but the rest of the crew seemed rushed and not to happy to have us eat in with just desserts. I ordered the Haggis Ravioli as it was on my list of delicacies to eat in Edinburgh but the rest of our orders were the sweet stuff. We got the Affogato served with espresso in a moka pot which was a first time for us. The crepe and the chocolate caked served with gelato were even better. The main restaurant has Italian caricatures and murals which was a nice touch. The secondary dining area (The Hispaniola) had feels of a Spanish pirate ship which was odd for an Italian themed restaurant. The latter was the site of the Rutherford's Bar (1834-2007) frequented by famous clientele and then was transformed into a Treasure Island themed restaurant. Food was really good. I'll even come back when in Edinburgh. Service could use a little work though.

Had a very nice meal here early on a Thursday night. Highly recommend booking ahead but they were…read morenice to accommodate us between bookings. Highly recommend the mussels starter -- there is some magic in that sauce. The gnocchi were so soft and fresh. I had a shrimp, tomato, and focaccia special and enjoyed it very much. DO NOT SLEEP ON THE FOCACCIA. I've never had it like this before, seemed like it was grilled or cooked in a press, and they added the perfect amount of rosemary and flaky salt. Yum. Also ordered a side of the Italian broccoli cooker in garlic, which was a very generous portion. Had a delicious panna cotta dessert and an affogato to finish off the meal. Perfection!

We had a great experience. Definitely recommend getting reservations as the inside of the…read morerestaurant is a bit small. There is outside seating as well. The service was fabulous. We enjoyed the focaccia and aroncino to start. The linguine, lasagna and mushroom pasta were delicious. We were a bit underwhelmed but the butter sage ravioli. If you're in town definitely recommend. Food was great!

Food and service is just what you expect from a legitimate Rome style pizza place. We ate ours…read moreoutside to enjoy the day. For serious pizza lovers.

My son and I had a lovely meal here last week. I had the Made in Italy pizza and he had a panini…read more Overall we were both pleased with our selections. They both had fresh ingredients and were cooked properly, but I will admit, the pizza could have used a little pizzazz to kick it up a notch. I'm not sure what it's missing, but I felt like it was a little bland maybe due to the potatoes. Maybe it's meant to appeal to the local taste but that's just my opinion. Staff was great, as was the cleanliness of the joint, and the location is really such a great spot.

Great ambience with historic brick features Bar service was…read moregreat - old fashioned highly recommended Charcuterie is a good choice

After seeing the high reviews on Yelp, I decided to make a reservation for this restaurant. We…read moretrekked up the steps of Advocate's Close to get there. When we arrived at noon (opening time), the restaurant wasn't too busy. There is an impressive bar downstairs with many whiskies. We were led upstairs to the dining area. There is outdoor dining too that would be nice if the weather was warmer. Cool vibe, but it is kind of dark inside the stone walls. The menu is Scottish-focused with seasonal ingredients. We didn't want to overeat, so we decided to share a starter and a main. We got the Scottish venison fritters, which were ok. We enjoyed the pappardelle pasta (roast pumpkin and pecorino sauce, wild mushrooms, spinach, bacon and poppy seed crumb, crispy sage). It was flavorful and didn't feel too heavy. Staff were friendly and it was an enjoyable lunch.

Everything here was amazing--starting with the bruschetta through the cappuccino! Great ambiance,…read morefood and service (thank you Simon!)

TLDR; - Avoid carbonara - overall average food quality…read more- Do not take the table (near fire exit) i.e if it's not inside - Inattentive staff - Skip if it's a special occasion for you Update: The response of the restaurant is even more disappointing to read, for not owning the mistake & pushing the blame on the customer shows a lack of intent to improve. Lies about plates being 'sparkling clean' / 'ordering last minute', probably trying to build some narrative, proves the hospitality we were given. My review: All in all, a pretty sub par experience for the ratings & cost. I would strongly say skip if it's special ocassion. We didn't complaint while we were there, because it was a special day for us & given the staff's behaviour it would have just made it worse for us, but leaving a review hoping it doesn't ruin your special occasion. Came here for my wife's birthday but we were truly disappointed by the experience here. Noise - we came here for an experience, all we could hear was disturbances / loud noises from a table next to us which wasn't under control but maybe pays a huge cheque so the staff tolerated it & never nudged them to keep it down. Staff - When requesting for another table as it was a special day for us, they denied so we politely asked for a table just next to us which was empty at the time which they mentioned is reserved, few guests came there made a similar request to move inside, were later moved to inside table upon request although we requested it previously. This table stayed empty through the whole time we were there, shows inattentiveness of the staff. They did indeed come to check-in on the food once everything was over. At some point they even opened the fire exit behind to let the smell of garbage inside, which was appalling to us. Waiters when taking order hints you to order more even though there is sufficient time left (several people ordered at least 30-45 mins after we ordered), don't expect such hospitality from a great restaurant with supported reviews, we noticed a similar pattern on a table alongside. Food - Lastly the food itself was just below average & nothing special, I would NOT recommend the carbonara (should have read other reviews about the same which calls this out), or riggtoni (runny sauce) both of which we ordered, sadly even though we're somebody who never leaves the food we couldn't finish carbonara. The presentation is as if not effort has been put into the food as you can see in the pictures.

This is the best Italian restaurant in Edinburgh. The restaurant is owned by an incredibly friendly…read morefamily who makes fantastic food. I've been to Rigatoni's more times than I can count and have never been disappointed. I would strongly recommend the Papa Tino, Carbonara Cream, and Pizza Katerina. Their desserts are also spot on, I would recommend the Nutella cheesecake. All of their ice creams are also great. Truly cannot go wrong with any order at Rigatoni's. I am critical when it comes to Italian food but have nothing bad to say about this place.

The food was exceptional. The service was fabulous and they were happy!…read more Would highly recommend the lasagna, the prawns, and cheese balls!

Loved the restaurant vibes, and the staff were very friendly! The food was delicious and comforting…read moreespecially after a long day of exploring Edinburgh

Probably the best pizza I've had in a very long time. If I…read moredidn't remember that I was an adult I would have licked the plate clean. Also please ask for their chili oil, it is out of this world. Edit: The desserts are amazing too. Edit 2: Francesco and Gerard are the best.

Great pizza, I was pleasantly impressed. They have a menu of classic and speciality pizzas. They…read morehave plenty of seating and service was good.