Wow! What a great find. We happened to stay a few doors away @ Holiday Inn (which highly…read morerecommend). The restaurant started to get busy just as we walked in, I guess in time for the theater district time. Casual atmosphere, great service. We dined on rocket salad, 1/2 portion of tortellini and main of chicken, mushrooms in cream sauce with potatoes, broccoli and cauliflower. Everything was delicious and plentiful. Unfortunately, no room for dessert. Maybe next time. Enjoy!!

Very unfriendly service. I was just in Italy last week and I was surprised by their snooty and…read morecold service here. I ordered a margarita pizza that is just a cheese pizza, no basil and tomatoes. I asked the waiter about it and told me that in fact this is their margarita pizza...a plain tasteless pizza. Even the Coke Zero tasted bitter like it was left in the sun. I didn't want to waste my energy complaining about that. The rest of group enjoyed their food, except one person didn't finish her food and without asking, took her plate away. I felt like they just wanted us to leave. It was not crowded so.... I'm sure there are other Italian restaurants in the area so my suggestion is to go anywhere but here. I must say the crust on the pizza was good.

This was my first time in Scotland, and I've been on the lookout for a place to try some new…read morethings! As soon as I walked in, I was greeted with a smile and was swiftly seated. The decor inside is stunning, as well as the glowing tabletops. The service is wonderful thus far. Everything on the menu is fairly priced, considering the portion sizes are way above par. I did order a Tutti Frutti Mocktail, and it tastes freshly made and not frozen like so many places do. You can tell they want you to have a great experience. I went with the garlic and rosemary bread and I am surprised at how light it is, but the flavor definitely pops in your mouth. I've eaten half of it before the main course even arrived. I got the crab fettuccini. The service is extremely quick. My main course arrived within maybe 15 minutes of sitting down. Fresh grated Parmesan on top. The waitress recommended the risotto, and I can now see why. The pasta is the perfect temperature, coupled with the crab and Parmesan, it's the perfect blend to make your tastebuds dance. I can't stop licking my lips haha. So happy to say that I had room for dessert! The Sticky Toffee Pudding was recommended, and yet again, another perfect choice. Toffee was poured on top of the dessert, and it was hot, making the dish that much more enjoyable. Ok. I not only LOVE the food, but I finished all three dishes completely. They worked off each other very nicely and when I don't even have leftovers to take home, it is THAT good. Overall a joyful and delicious experience! If you ever take a trip or you are LOCAL to Scotland, definitely stop in here. The service is some of the best, if not the best, I've ever received at a restaurant, especially considering it's aesthetically upscale and the menu seems to be crafted with lots of thought and heart.

Want Italian in the heart of Edinburgh? Look no further than Gusto. This place is gorgeous with…read morehigh ceilings and multiple levels to dine on. The staff was so kind and attentive. I was able to make a reservation earlier in the day and they were ready for us when we arrived. We got to watch them make the pizza from up above where we were sitting; it was like dinner and a show. The food was delicious as well. I ordered the crab linguini and finished every bite. Thanks so much!

We saw this place during breakfast and said we'd come by for dinner. And so we did! We arrived…read morearound 6 on a Friday night to a crowded restaurant. It was quite full but we were lucky to get seated quickly. The place inside is bigger than expected and goes long, but narrow. Between the 4 of us we shared a risotto, pesto, carbonara and a spicy marinara dish. My favorite was the spicy marinara dish. It had the most flavor. I found the pesto a bit lacking and had to add some salt to it. The carbonara was nice, but the risotto was just ok. Service was great. Would come back and try other dishes.

Gordon's Trattoria is a small Italian restaurant near the end of Royal Mile. The Penne Speciali &…read moreTagliatelle al Pesto were both 5/5. The fresh pasta & sauce made the whole experience better! Portions are large. I didn't finish my pasta. Their house red was also a solid choice. It's a small restaurant but ambiance is cute & they keep the place clean. Service was excellent! Would definitely come back to try their pizza & calzones next.

Good food and affordable prices. I ordered the carbonara which was delicious and my husband enjoyed…read morehis ravioli. The tables could use a bit more space in between but no complaints otherwise. If your looking for good Italian just outside of Edinburgh this is a good spot.

First... this is ITALIAN restaurant, not Scottish, not British. And you shouldn't have smoked…read moresalmon--even if it's wrapped in cream cheese--if you don't like bland food. The restaurant is somewhat small and since it's not in the city center, I imagine most tourists don't even know it exists. Yet, we got the last table when we were there as the restaurant was fully occupied with people who seem to be regular visitors. There were only three servers visible, yet they were friendly and accessible (though you may have to raise your hands to get them to notice). I had the calamari fritti for starter, and it's done right: lightly battered, not greasy, and crispy. For main I had the pollo milanese, and it's also done right. The chicken fillet is juicy with just right layer of breadcrumb. The mini potatoes are roasted to crisp... nicely done. No sauce, no cheese! And that maybe the special part of my dinner. And finally, a light dessert of Italian coconut ice cream in a coconut shell. I'm a fan of Fabio--the restaurant.

Working close by, I thought to give a try this Italian place today. Being a member of the Gourmet…read moresociety club I made the call for a booking at 13:00 mentioning my membership and the happy lady on the phone made a note of our reservation. When we arrived at 13:10, the place was almost packed. It took them around 5 minutes to show some attention to us and take us to our table, which wasn't 100% clean (breadcrumbs, signs of pepper stuck on the wooden surface). We never felt welcome - there wasn't even a smile, some courtesy, not even a simple apology when two salads and a calamari starter took roughly 25 mins to arrive. When we asked for the bill and mentioned the Gourmet society card, the abrupt mature waiter said that it can't be used during lunch time, with me adding that when I made the phone booking, I wasn't informed of that term. The waiter turned with a silent strict look to the lady behind the bar that was speechless (and must have taken the reservation), and after thinking about it for a few seconds, he finally said ok. Food wise, my Goat's cheese salad was ok, but I think iceberg lettuce is not the best choice for it. My friend wasn't that happy with her Caesar salad (tasteless lettuce), and she even said that the crouton felt plain. Walking out we saw two ladies looking desperately towards the inner of the restaurant waiting to be served soon, but that might take a while, I think. Obviously, we are not going back...

Stopped in her for ice cream instead of having pudding at a local restaurant. Very good price of…read more£2 for 2 scoops. I had a scoop of the coconut and a scoop of the pistachio. The coconut was amazing but the pistachio was a bit grainy. Nice surroundings and great friendly staff. I have been in here for pizza previously and it was tasty.

OMG! What a great staff! Super kind, eager to accommodate! I had the most amazing fish cooked in…read morelemon, wine and butter! My husband had the pizza and finished the entire thing by himself. The staff was genuine and sincere. I could watch the chefs prepare our dinner, and the attention to detail! The dessert case looked amazing! I was stuffed, but really want to go back again! I did take a picture of the desserts! They looked amazing! Thank you Bar Napoli for such a lovely dinner!

Best Italian place in Europe (sorry italy)! We had a great…read moretime, they had plenty of glutenfree options. Thanks Riad for the shots and dessert! Postcard is coming! Ciao

The food was excellent, the service was attentive and the ambiance was quaint yet reserved.read more

Had a really great lunch here. They were able to handle our group of 10 at the last minute…read more Had a lot of sad pasta while in Scotland but it was excellent here. Seafood was memorable especially the scallops. Missed taking a lot of photos because I was having too good a time.

Juliana is an amazing host/waitress! She recommended great dishes and everything we ordered was…read moredelicious. Marco recommended this restaurant to us and he was spot on! Everything was very authentic. Inside was nice and cozy. Garlic bread with mozzarella - what's not to like (we ordered it twice) Pappardelle bolognese - so much better than London's bolognese Rigatoni Norcina - delicious!! The sauce was perfect and I ate it all up. Pepperoni pizza - yummy Sea bream - good. Juliana deboned it. I'd highly recommend this restaurant. The hostess/waitress made the entire experience an amazing one. Thank you! Chocolate ice cream - so good Mint chocolate ice cream - taste like the Andes chocolate mint and delicious Green apple - different but good. I'd prefer the chocolate or mint chocolate ice cream though

Son wanted pasta and glad to have found this gem…read more Fresh made pasta for a delicious bolognese- wines were great and the service was welcoming. Not touristy at all.