Excellent service and interesting decor. Four of us sat in a six person booth. Plenty of room and the noise level was minimal. The food was really good, 4.5 stars. Solid presentation and variety of choices without being voluminous. read more

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Beautiful space in an old bank building in the heart of new town. We sat in the front bar area and had great service, with suggestions on our entrees and cocktails. We shared the zucchini appetizer, arancini, scallops and the orecchiette pasta with Italian sausage. All were exceptional and an enjoyable first night in Edinburgh. read more

Go there for fun, noise atmosphere- not the food. Pro: Manager was great and service was good. Beautiful building/ dinning rooms Cons: pasta barely cooked and inedible. Ragu was good, everything else was very average. read more

my olivia pasta was very good but unfortunately my friend with dairy allergy had a very hard time finding options. additionally there was no ability to add protein like chicken to the pasta. service was friendly and attentive though which was enjoyable read more

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Food and service was great! Outdoor seating on a warm evening was perfect. Thanks Chiara!

On vacation from the States. Came across this amazing Italian restaurant. Everything is done the right way. So much attention to detail. The menu is tough because there are so many great choices. It's hard to pick just one to order. If you're gluten free they have many options for you. Our server Chiara was the best. Answered every question and guided us in the right direction. Loved it so much ... going back tonight. read more

Incredible - atmosphere, food, service - everything! I came for lunch and sometimes dining in at lunch you can feel a little neglected but my server was amazing. I got the calamari and a side salad (with pears and Gorgonzola) and they were both outstanding. Same with the mojito. Just a great place to sit and relax! read more

Contini - Calamari, mojito, salad - Italian Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Repeat after me: 'chen-toh-tray'. Accent the first and third syllables. That seems to roughly be the pronunciation for this venue. It shouldn't have been to difficult to realize that it's Italian for 'one hundred three', the street address here. Duh. Hey - I never said I wasn't dense. A shockingly sun-drenched Friday morning found me sitting here, surrounded by various marketers and techies, slurping on a big ol' mug of steaming Americano, and later wolfing down a bacon focaccia. Considering our party took up one massive rectangular table, then later metastasized to another smaller table or two, the staff was considerably patient and accommodating. Not only that, since #EdCM was ostensibly a networking event, everyone traded seats frequently, yet our final bill came out perfectly - no mystery additions and no missing items. While the most I can report regarding my food was that it was satisfying (because it was)... I'd suggest that the most noteworthy aspects of this joint are the airy high ceilings, the enormous white pillars that stretch from floor to ceiling, and the free wi-fi. I realize the latter isn't an architectural design element, but it might as well be. To me, it's no weirder asking, "Hey, does that place have a roof?" than, say, "So, does that business have free interwebz?" And to answer your unspoken question, no... I am -not- a cyborg. I just play one on TV.* -- * This is a patent lie. I've only played myself on TV here and there. And once on a Margaret Cho DVD. Truth. read more

Contini - A beautiful Zegna smoothie! - Italian Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Well this was a pleasant find amongst rows and rows of chain bars and restaurants in this part of Edinburgh! Needing somewhere to stop and refuel between an afternoon of meetings, the local Costa seemed to be our best bet, (OH NO..) but then we stumbled upon here which is like a diamond in the rough. A fairly large restaurant, very Italian and quite high end 'wine bar'y' we were just after tea/coffee and enjoyed a cup and a chat. But...but..we could not resist the amazing looking doughnuts on the counter and proceeded to wolf a couple down in record time. Great venue, great friendly staff - very happy to go here than one of the many chains in the area. read more

Contini - Italian Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Do I have chocolate on my face? Nearly 18 hours later and I can still taste that hot chocolate! That dark, thick, creamy, rich, unctuous hot chocolate.............. I had been to 'Centrotre' (as it was known previously) for lunch and love the fresh food and stunning interiors. So stunning that I never thought for a minute that it was the kind of place you could just pop into for a hot bevvie. But thanks to a search on Yelp, it became very clear that this was THE place for hot chocolate in Edinburgh. I love hot chocolate but it has to be REAL - made from melted chocolate and not from a powder and certainly not made using boing water!!! I've be 'burned' so many times before by bad hot choc that I didn't rush to Contini's. I waited. Read a few more reviews. Looked at the pictures. Then went home and made my own. I was in town yesterday with a friend. We did the spa and a healthy lunch but something was missing. CAKE and a hot bev! I hit the 'nearby' button on Yelp and what did I see - Contini's. When I mentioned 'best hot chocolate in Edinburgh' my friend was racing me down the street. Unfortunately the cake selection was slim to none. Just a cherry pound cake with a huge ribbon of butter on top - not buttercream - pretty much just whipped butter? With this pushed to the side, the cake underneath was moist and lemony. Not wow, but still lovely. And then came the 'classic' hot chocolate. I have had some rich, high cocao hot chocs before, but never this dark! Oh and how kind, they put a pitcher of frothy steamed milk on the side for the people who can't their chocolate this dark. No chance I was going to dilute the dark beauty! We sipped and stirred and dipped (the chocolate was so thick it coated the tasty little round of shortbread). We did everything we could to make it last as long as possible. Now I need to see if they serve this same hot choc in their other restaurants/cafes! read more

Contini - Dark, rich, thick.... the best hot choc in Edinburgh? It's up there! - Italian Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

This place wasn't exactly bad, but I still wouldn't say it's anything to tell your friends about. I was taken out for dinner here, and although the food was nice, 'nice' is about as excited as you could get about it, especially given the prices. I had a linguine dish, covered in what was essentially nothing more than tomatoes, garlic and chicken, but it still cost almost £11. Similarly, my dad's spaghetti with mussels in a white wine, cream and parsley sauce was nice but not exactly hugely original. Call me old fashioned, but to me an italian restaurant should have some degree of character or rustic charm to it. If not, it should be really good value, or at least something so tasty that it stands out from all its rivals. When it has none of these things, you can't help think that it's kind of a disappointment - no matter how trendy or 'George Street' it may be. They have a blackboard outside announcing to the world that they do the best cupcakes and cocktails in the world. Whether or not that's true I don't know, what I do know is that their pizzas/pastas certainly aren't the best. Don't get me wrong, they're good, they're just nothing more than that. read more

Contini - Italian Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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There's something to be said about going to a restaurant and being welcomed as a friend. I had been traveling for 6 weeks, and returned to Centotre for the morning event held there ever Friday (The Edinburgh Coffee Morning - EdCM) - and was welcomed by smiles, kisses, hugs and handshakes from staff and owners. Being recognised by staff at a restaurant is something that takes effort - the staff have to pay attention, and you can't force that. Friendliness can't be forced either. But it also requires something else - longevity. Indeed, I recognise now that there isn't a big staff turnover here - they like working here. That makes the experience even more special. read more

Contini - Contadino - orecchietti with piccante Italian sausages, cremini mushrooms, porcini, rocket and cream. Yum. - Italian Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Usually, I try to stick with good local cuisine when I'm on holidays, so I wasn't planning on having Italian food during my Edinburgh trip! But this place came up on my radar when my friend and I were looking for something not too rich and heavy. Also, their menu changes every month, and everything is made fresh daily. So we ended up sharing the contadino pasta plate - it's normally made with a cream sauce, but the chef substituted it with their amazing tomato sauce. It was delicious, it's no wonder it's never been taken off their menu! We also shared the sardine and monks beard salad, with a spritz of lemon. It was a nice change from the typical green salad, with some sharp anchovy curbed by the lemon. Apparently monks beard is rarely seen in dishes outside of Italy, and the season for monks beard is short - so bonus points for importing special ingredients from the homeland! We also had the bruschetta, which was fresh and tasty but a bit pricey at £5 for the slice of bread topped with toms. In the end, we were full but really toted by their dessert menu. The tiramisu was alright, I thought it could taste a bit boozier. But my hot chocolate was the star! At 4.75, I had a cup of 55% melted chocolate with fresh whipped cream (it's only an extra 25p to add on cream). On its own, I felt the chocolate needed a bit more sweetness, that's where the cream comes in. Once I stirred in 2 big spoonfuls, it was almost perfect. The catch is that the HC is lukewarm after adding in the cream. I was tempted to ask for it to be reheated in the microwave, but I polished it off pretty quickly. All in all, I would highly recommend centotre. There is good variety on their monthly menu, including risotto and stews, I wish we had more people there so we could share everything! read more

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An excellent meal with terrific service in beautiful surroundings. We arrived a quarter hour early for our reservations and complicated matters by requesting a booth for just the two of us. One of the servers accommodated us while the hostess was taking care of someone else. This was an excellent example of how the entire staff was engaged and involved throughout the night. After being seated we were greeted by the owner (Victor), who managed to greet and touch each guest that came through his doors. He not only greeted us but stopped by during the meal to check on us and provide an excellent wine selection for my entree. Our main server (Mary) was exceptional. Service was attentive without being obtrusive. We started with the olives and bread. The olive oil was exceptional and the olives were an eclectic mix. We had the mussels and the mozzarella for appetizers. Both were well presented and prepared. My companion had the pomodoro pasta dish but requested some specific changes that the server (and kitchen) cheerfully accommodated. I had the contadino pasta: wonderfully flavorful. We were both too full for dessert but the server brought a little taste of the hot chocolate that everyone justifiably raves over. read more

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The calamari is the best! Cannot stop eating. I went there with my bro and also tried pasta with mushroom. Fantastic! And the mixed seafood, so so. For dessert we ordered panna cotta and chocolate cake. They are delicious! However, the price is expensive considering the amount given. read more

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One of the best Italian cuisine I've ever had! The pasta were incredibly fresh, handmade and delicate. I started with a crab & watermelon salad, and my partner ordered the mushroom pasta. Both were good portions for starters and played beautifully! For mains, we had the roasted chicken breast and a spring pasta with fresh basil and tomato. Both were delightful! We will definitely be back :) read more

I recommend. I went here for a relaxing and intimate dinner. Had a few glasses of remarkably good italian wine (the list is almost all italian, bar some Champagnes). We ordered the calamari and the bufala to start, both of which were wonderfully tasty (they give an ENORMOUS portion of bufala which I, of course, ate the entirety of). For mains we had the Branzino and the Cod. Again, really large portions-which make the prices very reasonable. I personally preferred the Branzino but both are highly recommended. Also worth mentioning is that they have an extensive gluten free menu, including gluten free pastas and pizzas (from maize and rice flours if I remember correctly). Drawbacks: horrifically gaudy decor. They could do so much more with the unique high-ceilinged space they have, but that is not enough to put you off the food :) read more

Contini - Italian Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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Lovely place for Breakfast. Staff very friendly & attentive without being intrusive. Food cooked to perfection & somewhere that actually does freshly squeezed orange juice. read more

Contini is located on George street in Edinburgh. It's a modern Italian restaurant with high vaulted ceilings and Art Deco decor. When you enter the main dining room there is a large vase of fresh flowers on the counter and an exuberant energy in the room. The food is delicious. We had the bruschetta appetizer which was full of flavour and mouth watering; with pasta pomodoro and grilled Branzino. Although Contini may not qualify for a five star in all the categories of restaurant evaluation (they had paper napkins versus cloth napkins); the food and service are both five star. Highly recommended. read more

"I believe in miracles, since you came along, you sexy thing (sexy thing you!)" That's right, Monday night saw the inaugural night of the hunt for Edinburgh's best hot chocolate (that is assuming we don't all declare Centotre's to be the best and stop searching?). An Italian restaurant isn't necessarily the first place you'd think to find great hot chocolate, and everybody else was tucking into a proper meal. But not us intrepid explorers! We were there for one thing, and one thing only. Delicious molten chocolate with a serving of steamed milk on the side. Our helpful waiter explained to us that the machine they used to serve up the chocolate has a long history of its own, having started out in a genuine Neapolitan restaurant eighty years ago and eventually made its way to colder climes. I've been to Naples, they don't need warming, comforting drinks, it's hot enough as it is (plus they have the best pizza in the world), so it's only fair that us freezing Scots get to use the magical machine nowadays. And boy was that hot chocolate good! We'd heard tales of chocolate so thick it would stand up by itself, and to be honest that wasn't what arrived. Instead we got a cup of dark, slightly bitter, but oh some yummy chocolate, with a little pot of steamed milk to add as we wished. Some of us (Claire L) eschewed the milk and drank the chocolate as it was, whereas others added the whole jug in one go. I tried a bit of both, and frankly it was good either way. I should mention too that because Caz had told Centotre that we were coming in for "hot chocolate and cakes" they'd very kindly made us up our own cupcakes, including a gluten free one. These were very nice too, and very well balanced - not like cupcakes that are more frosting than cake. So far we've discovered that Centotre does a pretty mean hot chocolate, where to next? read more

Come on. Seriously. This is crazy. EVERYTHING here is fabulous. The dizzyingly high ceilings, the splendid sense of opulence without ostentation, the chirpy serving staff, the hot ch... hot ch... hot... cho... sorry, I went off into a little dreamland for a moment there. What was I saying? Oh, yes, the hot chocolate! Thick, rich, dark hot chocolate to slide into your tummy on a cold winter's day... Mmmm... It also plays host to the legendary weekly #EdCM gathering of techy types and social-savvy supergeeks from all over Edinburgh on a Friday morning, the space, light and sheer class of the place perfectly suited to the event. And finally, there's the toilet arrangement, which is just too much fun to believe. Setting aside for a moment the super-swish decor in that downstairs defecatory dominion, let's talk about the audio situation. Or should I say, let's talk about coffee. Because down in the toilets, you can learn conversational Italian - I can now ask for a coffee with milk, thanks to Centotre's toilet tutelage. But beware. I also spent so long just sitting there saying "con leche" to the stall door that everyone had left by the time I got back up. How do you say "oops" in Italian? read more

A delicious, relaxing respite from hectic sightseeing. Came here on a recommendation from a local shopkeeper and we are glad we did! Great food and service. read more

I've often popped in here for coffee at the weekend as it tends to be a bit quieter than the rest of George Street. It is a stunning building and correct me if I'm wrong, a former bank? Anyway I've never been for dinner (yet) but the menu always looks tempting. Last night a small posse of us trooped in for hot chocolate. It won't be the cheapest hot chocolate in town but it is bloody awesome. A cup full of melted chocolate with milk on the side - I went hardcore and passed on the milk. It was fantastic - pure, lush, melted chocolatey goodness and just the treat on a blowy Edinburgh night. Centotre even made us fresh cupcakes incase we wanted some sweet treats (did you think we would say no?!) and even made a GF option which looked exactly the same as the other girls cakes. So, fab hot chocolate and after this, I really want to go back and have dinner now, with maybe a wee hot chocolate to round off the meal... read more

My Adonis and I spent a weekend in Edinburgh and we stayed at the Rutland Hotel. We asked reception what the best Italian restaurant in Edinburgh was and she said Centotre so that's where we ended up. Kudos to you receptionist lady, I think you may well have been right! Get herself on Yelp & get reviewing! Centotre is a beautiful restaurant with stunning high ornate ceilings and pillars. In fact the first thing I thought when I walked in was I need to remember this place in case I'm ever looking for somewhere to get married! We went on a Saturday night and it was jam packed and the tables were a little too close together for my liking. I felt like we were on double date with the couple beside us! The service was still very quick though despite them being very busy and the excellent cocktails and delicious food more than made up for a bit of overcrowding! We shared an antipasti platter to start and it was simply wonderful. I then had the gnocci which was in a rich, creamy, mushroom-y sauce. It was scrumptious but I didn't manage to finish it all as it was extremely filling. My Adonis had a pizza which he devoured heartily! Unfortunately we were fit to burst by then and couldn't manage dessert but we'll definitely be back one day to sample some of the sweet stuff! I highly recommend Centotre for dinner and it looks like it would make a lovely venue for a special event too. read more

Centotre was one of the first restaurants in Edinburgh that I actually properly noticed giving the experience of eating Italian food a contemporary and trendy edge. There probably are other restaurants in Edinburgh that are Italian, plus modern and fashionable, don't get me wrong, but with Centotre's towering position, housed in a former bank on George Street, it's hard to ignore. And it shouldn't be ignored, everything about Centotre is worth soaking up, bread and pasta sauce style. I am slightly biased towards anything Italian anyway, but a meal here is always an enjoyable experience, and the spacious booths, nice high ceilings and stylish environment have a part to play in that. Of course, there's no point in sitting in a restaurant just for the scenery, the agenda is high quality Italian food, which is a mix of traditional and contemporary, and whether it's pizza, pasta, or meat dishes you require, Centotre will serve them up in very tasty form. The portions here are generous, so do note this if you're not an eater of large meals, (not a problem for me, it has to be said). read more

Centotre is a great Italian restaurant on George Street, it's at number 103, for those of you who don't speak Italian well enough to realise 'Centotre' is 103 in Italian. Despite the cavernous size of 103, like so many other George Street restaurants it used to be a bank, it has an air of intimacy too. The owners Victor and Carina are often found in the restaurant, and if you get the opportunity to say hi, are always interested in your opinion. The food is always prepared with love and attention, served with a smile and utterly delectable. As I very often tend to do, I have my staple at 103, generally speaking I have breakfast there and my menu consists of: Bacon & egg focaccia Fresh mint tea (or sometimes Amalfi tea) and a Bosco. Normally, 'my' waitress, Elise will just ask me "the usual?" and then bring it, that's the kind of service level you get, which is frankly amazing especially given the size and popularity of 103! 103 is my breakfast treat, it used to be every Friday, but since my daughter started nursery it's more like every 3rd or 4th Friday. It is not cheap, but it is a treat. read more

Our original eating plans having fallen through five of us fetched up here following a quick phone enquiry. We received a warm welcome to this former banking hall and our mood rapidly improved. Service was excellent and friendly. The Contadini pasta dish I had featured orecchiette cooked with Italian sausage, mushrooms and cream. It tasted lovely but although I do like my pasta al dente I thought the' little ears' were a bit chewy with some of them sticking together in little indigestible lumps. The house red was a lovely Sicilian syrah. I will come back when I'm in less of a hurry and explore more of the menu, which is quite short for an Italian restaurant and probably all the better for that. read more

Not so long ago I went there for a chocolate quest. This time around it was for a proper meal. I so love the grand interior of the restaurant with high ceilings and lots of classy space. Even the building is old the interior like tables, chairs and the bar are of very modern design. The heating costs during winter must be extortionate. I did not easily warm up in there. Toilets are downstairs and very posh. Instead of music you have a chance to learn Italian words whilst in the toilet! Just repeat the words :-) We didn't wait long for a table and the staff was very attentive. Food and drinks kept coming. I had ordered a mozzarella and tomato salad as a main, which might have been the wrong order for myself, as I was already very cold. The salad did not particularly wow me, but my friend had some calamari and could not get enough. The salad also had anchovies sprinkled over it, which made the salad taste rather like fish. Besides a freshly prepared organe juice, I also ordered some peppermint tea and noticed that there was not much of a refill opportunity. I would have so loved to order an Affogato or another Hot Chocolate, but sadly was already full. It's a nice place for some Italian experience! read more

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Molto bene! vorrei un caffe....one trip to Centotre and not only are you full of delicious coffee but you've brushed up on your Italian skills. Two birds, one stone, this is my kind of place. And that's the beauty of Centotre; it's everyone's kind of place. Perfectly suited to early morning coffees, afternoon tea or dinner and drinks, the airy high ceilings and friendly staff make this such an enjoyable venue you'll keep coming back. And I love it. It's classy, without being poncey, or snobby and as a consequence I makes me feel good when i go there. It's not like some places which can leave you feeling grubby, used and occasionally even abused. I can recommend breakfast, lunch and dinner here. And drinks too, the watermelon Cosmo is delish. read more

Centotre is a little style over substance for my liking. That's not to say that the dishes are insubstantial, because they are often quite the opposite, with some particularly rich and heavy dishes on their menu. But while I liked the venue, the quality of food just didn't have much of a wow factor. For me, there are many better Italian's to sample in our fair city. Overall, we said: "I like Centotre's shtick, the room is super-stylish, but their food still doesn't quite win me over. It's a little over-priced, but you're paying a premium for the location and the stylishness, so I don't have a problem with that. Perhaps it's just that Edinburgh is blessed with some extremely good Italian places, some of which represent my favourite places to eat in the city. Whatever the case, it's unlikely you'll be let down by what Centotre has to offer, but equally it's unlikely to set your pulse racing." read more

There's tonnes of chain cafes around this area but we popped in here for a quick refuel instead of any of those options. Inside it is *very* glam and over the top - like a high end restaurant, but we were warmly welcome and shown to a table even though we were just after drinks. I was impressed by their range of hot chocolates but just had a breakfast tea and a heavenly donut. Service was quick, warm and friendly, and it was a nice place to chill out for 20 minutes. I'd definitely head back here for another visit as I really liked it! read more

Contini - Italian Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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Picture a café with a high ceiling and add a few more feet - this is a big space in which to serve breakfasts, lunches and dinners to the good folk of George Street. The work gets done in a central island bar, from which a host of hosts roam the space to welcome and serve the mixed clientele. As others have pointed out in their reviews this is the venue for a weekly social, the Friday morning 'Coffee Morning' phenomenon which draws a rich mix of talented creative, technical and professional types, plus hangers on like me. We are warmly welcomed, cared for, accommodated and looked after. That's before you get to the food and beverage - they're very strong on their black pudding provision and yoghurt smoothies. As the morning progresses the other tables and booths get taken up by families, business meetings and Friday shoppers taking a break from the neighbouring boutiques. It's usually around this time that I decide I really should head to work. Can't really fault Centotre. (Except perhaps for the price of their orange juice: proceed with caution.) read more

I agree with Fiona - it's not bad, but it's not great either. Centotre is sort of like the sheepish kid in the back row not really saying much while all the big kids shout and play. How's that for an analogy!! Everything is very samey samey. The decor is lovely though, they have the circle theme throughout, and bright, bold panels of pink. They have great cocktails though, and the staff take their duties very seriously. They always have lots to do though - I think they try to make up in entertainment what they lack in va va voom. Check out their website for all the latest events! The website is brilliant too - they have heaps of cocktail recipes and a good sense of humour. read more

Friday morning, 8AM, this place fills up with the tip-top local entrepreneurs. Geek types. Internet rock stars. That's why I came here. I stayed for the coffee. The tea. The bacon sandwiches. (OK, the tea's not the best you can find in Embra, but it's loose leaf and still pretty damn good. The coffee and bacon sarnies... well, those are pretty feckin' fab) Super organised friendly awesome staff-types. I can't speak for much else... but if you can breakfast me properly, I'll trust you with other bits, too. read more

What to do if it is 9pm and you want dessert and dessert only? You go to Centotre! On arrival our group was greeted by the owner with his elaborate Italian welcoming gestures. I felt special from the get go. he arranged for a table to be cleaned for the 4 of us and ensured we were all comfortable. The menu was overflowing with many delicious options and the only niggly bit was that one was similarly named and they brought the one my sister did not want. She enjoyed it, but it should have been pointed out. My wife enjoyed the affagato with gusto -hi hi - see what I did there :o) My sister was highly impressed with the entertaining way they teach you Italian whilst being on the toilet - yes you need to go there to know what I mean , but I promise you it will be entertaining and useful! In contrast to the attentive service when it came to paying there was not a server to be found, so that dragged the evening a little. When you are a little tired and satisfied this is a little irritating. But we settled the bill eventually and I agreed with my wife we would return for the dessert alone read more

Came here for brunch and have to say I was slightly underwhelmed. The building itself is beautiful, we came here around about 12ish on Saturday so it was quite busy - a good atmosphere. We both ordered a coffee and a smoothie - my smoothie was great, my friend didnt get the one she ordered and it actually had something in it she is allergic too. Not ideal. The service was a little chaotic - seemed to lack an idea of who was going where. Then half way through our meal they all vanished for what appeared to be a staff meeting which again was slightly odd. Our food was pretty good - poached eggs and smoked salmon is always a winner for. read more

This is one of my top places for a weekend brunch. The eggs Benedict is one of my favourites with a black Americano. Italian style. They host the Edinburgh coffee morning meetup group on Friday mornings from around 8 till 10, which is well worth attending if you want to meet creative and digital folk ( no they're not robots ) or even other yelpers. read more

Yum yum yummy ! Every time i come here ... I am torn between choices on the menu. The pizzas are always delish and i love when they have the Crispy Calamari in! The cocktails are nice too as well as the hot chocolate and the almighty bacon rolls that I occasionally get when i toddle along to coffee morning on a friday! I usually opt for a cappuccino and not a hot chocolate as i need the kick to wake me up at that time of morning!! This is always a firm favourite with me as the staff are always nice and the dishes are fresh and clean. read more

My wife and I went here with our 11 month old twins. They were very accommodating and brought us right in. The food was very good and it is a very upscale Italian restaurant regarding portions and presentation. The inside of the restaurant makes you feel like you are eating in an old bank with huge columns all around. A very cool vibe. We sort of dine and dashed as the twins were starting stir but the food was great. I ordered a clam pasta which was the perfect portion and very clean. My wife ordered the Gorgonzola gnocchi which was heavy (as expected) but delicious. A definitely must try if you are looking to break away from the heavy traditional Scottish food. read more

I've been to Centotre for the infamous EdCM for the last few years, almost every Friday morning and I have enjoyed it immensely. The staff are mostly very friendly and courteous with only a few situations where I've had haughty service, however the management are amazing and cannot be faulted. Always happy to smile and say hello, and they remember a face which is good. Coffees are well worth it here as well as their red and orange breakfast drinks that I can't ever remember the names of. Excellent for breakfast and for coffee meetings. Some excellent options on the menu. I would suggest the filled foccacia as they are an awesome start to the day! Especially black pudding and poached egg which is now my standard. read more