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    La Locanda

    4.6 (46 reviews)
    ModerateItalian
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Food and service were wonderful. Had Lasagna and the Ravioli. Flavor and presentation were excellent. Make reservations though because the Bistro is small. A must if you are in Edinburgh.

    Dessert- ice cream and gelato

    The food was delicious and had many gluten-free options, including the bread, which was amazing. Staff was delightful. Small and quaint, and just off the royal mile, so away from a lot of the crazy tourism.

    The Italian restaurant is located in Roy Mile street. We ordered two kinds of noodles and some Scottish tea. Highly recommended this seafood linguine.

    Outside seating and specials menu.
    Liz K.

    Went to La Laconda for dinner and it blew our socks off. The pasta special (pappardelle with mushrooms) was amazing -- incredible incredible flavors. Terrific wait staff. Don't miss this place if you like excellent Italian food.

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    Excellent everything! Wonderful food, staff and ambience. Loved the intimate setting. All of the food, from the focaccia to the appetizers to mains and dessert were so thoughtfully prepared. Very obvious that the chef takes great pride and effort into the food he creates. Would come again!!

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    We enjoyed the pasta dishes and prompt service. Fun specials were offered on board. Tight space wasn't a problem.

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    Beautiful Italian food. High quality food. Menu options are fantastic. Thank you for the amazing meal!

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    4 years ago

    Absolutely perfect! The food and the service and the ambiance. Just wow ! Highly recommended. Best Italian I've had outside of Italy.

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    Back after 7 years, still a small place with excellent pasta and tomato sauces. Lasagna and pasta entrees were delicious.

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    Amazing food and fantastic service. And located on a gorgeous street. Charming! My favorite meal in Edinburgh!

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    Great food and friendly service. Really nice cozy atmosphere in the area. Nice place to have some wine and tapas or a full meal.

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    Review Highlights - La Locanda

    A happy surprise to get such delicious, authentic, quality Italian food in this cozy, delightful restaurant on popular Cockburn Street.

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    Ciao Roma - Haggis Ravioli

    Ciao Roma

    (49 reviews)

    ££

    Old Town, Newington

    Our hotel referred us to this restaurant within walking distance. They even called and made a…read morereservation just in case they were busy. What a find! Food came out hot and delicious. I had lasagna and my friend had a chicken dish. Both were full of flavor. Then we decided to treat ourselves to dessert since they are famous fir their gelato. Wow! Dessert was even better than the meal. Not sure when I will be back to Edinburgh but I will definitely return here if so.

    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.

    The Devil's Advocate - Smoked fish plate

    The Devil's Advocate

    (629 reviews)

    ££

    Old Town, Royal Mile

    Just an awesome, rockin' final meal in Edinburgh - fantastic food, good service and energized local…read morevibe! Absolute must to get reservations! We tried on our first week in Edinburgh and failed, but were able to make reservations 3 weeks out for our last night in Scotland, and we are glad we did. Pork cracklins were a bit hard and crunchy, but everything else was perfect. We had fresh bread and langostinis for starters, along with a smokey whiskey cocktail, the Smoked Indiscretion! For mains we enjoyed the poached Cod, and the Pork with Barley. Service was very good, and wine selection was extensive. Atmosphere was loud with music and locals' chatter in the bar below, but dark tables and heavy wood panels made it a perfect place for a couple celebrating 3 weeks of travel. Highly recommend a visit to the Devil's Advocate, if you can book a table in advance.

    The Devil's Advocate is undoubtedly a treasure to find in Old Town Edinburgh, especially if you…read moreaccidentally take the News Steps to get there, only to realize you should have simply taken the steps up Advocate's Close from Cockburn Street. But they call these lessons, "character building," apparently. No matter, the Devil's Advocate is worth the search. Located in an old Victorian pump house halfway up (or down) Advocate's Close, the Devil's Advocate is known for a killer whisky shelf of more than 300 different bottles from various distilleries across the Highlands, Lowlands, Speyside, Campbelltown, the Islands, and Islay. I finally sipped on a 15-year Tamdu that has convinced me to keep a bottle at home. Then there's the Clydeside 2024 Limited Edition Cask Strength that was wicked impressive. The bartenders are class at making and serving seasonal and regular cocktails that have their spin and character. My wife enjoyed gin-based cocktails such as the Clean Slate (with St-Germain, citrus, and sugar), Rose Garden (with Yellow Chartreuse, Cocchi Rosa, apple, lemon, and mint), and Bee's Knees (honey and lemon). I went full speed ahead with the scotch cocktails, which are essentially classics with a scotch-substituted twist. The Double Shot is an Espresso Martini with Dalmore 12 in addition to Kahlua, espresso, and demerara -- quite smooth without being too sweet. The Scotzia is a Negroni with Fettercairn 12, while the Boxcar is a Sidecar only with Aberfeldy 12. We enjoyed the bar for a few hours, watching the bartenders make magic while sipping on cocktails, while listening to 80s pop tunes. A great evening indeed.

    La Locanda - italian - Updated May 2026

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