The service and food were amazing, the pasta was fresh and full of flavors. You could tell they took great care with their recipes. It was small but perfect setting for dinner. read more

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Delicious fettuccine with salmon. Full of flavor. Soaked up the rich sauce with bread. Limoncello spritz. Husband enjoyed the pasta and meat balls. read more

Had a very nice meal here early on a Thursday night. Highly recommend booking ahead but they were nice 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! read more

Everything was delicious. The service was top notch and very quick. Both our dishes were hot and steamy and stayed warm throughout the meal. Reservations are a must to make sure you can experience this restaurant. read more

Absolutely superb Italian restaurant. After reading yelp reviews, we went here for a change from the standard local food. Had what was probably the best meal of our holiday. Started with delicious meatballs, I had the papparadelle Ragu. wife had the smoked salmon linguine. Both were outstanding. The pasta was delicious and cooked perfectly al dente. The smoked salmon gave an incredible flavor to the linguine. We ended the meal sharing the most delicious chocolate torte ever. The owner spent about 10 minutes chatting with us about food and other subjects. Agree with others that the restaurant is a little crowded and it is certainly small, but we had a corner table that was very private and let us watch all the other delicious plates go by. Do not miss this restaurant! read more

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

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. read more

La Locanda - Entrance sign. - Italian Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

If I could give this restaurant a negative amount of stars I would. I arrived at this restaurant because I was excited to try new food! However, when I talked to the restaurant host he told me that there were no more available tables and I was supposed to make a reservation and then proceeded to rush me out of the restaurant. A few minutes later I see a couple walk by talking about how they had not made reservations (because the restaurant is full). I watched them talk to the restaurant host and he proceeds to seat them at a table... This seems very unfair. I should have gotten a table but the guests people, who arrived after me and also did not have a reservation, got the table instead of me. Very bad service. read more

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. read more

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

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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. read more

La Locanda - Outside seating and specials menu. - Italian Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Foodies Rejoice! This is it! Authentic Southern Italian. We stopped for lunch after a walk on High Street. Small but comfortable. Personified service by the owner with a wonderful smile! Zappa di Cozze with mussels, the best we have ever had including all the usual southern cities in Italy. Rocket salad is a must. Great Italian wines to be had. If you need something in place of the local fare, this is it. read more

Great food love authentic Italian food. Go team. Exceptional housemate pasta. I think the 85 character thing is not a good idea yelp just let us say a couple nice things. read more

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!! read more

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

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

Fabulous!!! I'm allergic to gluten, dairy and soy. Had the most delicious focaccia bread and pasta with ragu sauce. Everyone was extremely helpful and accommodating. Loved my first visit. A definite return visit when in the UK. read more

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

I was pleasantly surprised by La Locanda. I got the Filled Morning Rolls with three fillings (eggs, Cumberland sausage, and mushrooms) - for less than 6 pounds. The sausage was incredible and I got a good amount of food considering how little I paid for it! read more

La Locanda - Italian Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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This small Italian restaurant is a delight. The food that we had tasted as though the dishes were carefully and freshly hand-crafted for each member of my party. The atmosphere is very intimate, because of the small size of the restaurant. Depending on your preferences, this can be a very good thing (it feels very authentic Italian/European), or if you are susceptible to it, perhaps a little claustrophobic. I personally felt that it was more on the authentic and charming side than claustrophobic- but to each their own. The restaurant is located on a charming and photographable street in Old Town Edinburgh flanked by nice shops and other restaurants (including a gelateria and a coffee shop a little down the street). It is a very nice destination to include in your Old Town itinerary. read more

So yummy. I got the lasagna. My friend got the gluten free version of one of the pastas and she said it was great too! The salad was was delicious. Everything was amazing read more

A happy surprise to get such delicious, authentic, quality Italian food in this cozy, delightful restaurant on popular Cockburn Street. We've been to Italy several times and the food here was on par and even better than there! We had the scarpetta, arancina, the special pasta (so fresh), and lasagna (amazing), along with some great wine! Francis and Marianna (hope I'm getting the names right) were gracious hosts and made the evening special for us - and found a spot for us when we had no reservations (tip: make reservations)! The price was certainly fair for the quality meal and atmosphere! read more

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

This restaurant is small treasure right in the city center. If you've had plenty of pub food and want to mix it up - go here. Great wine, great food, and extremely friendly staff. read more

La Locanda - Lasagne and Gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Italian food on a cold wet Sunday night for dinner sounded perfect to me when my friend suggested La Laconda. This place is a cute bistro that has a romantic and cozy atmosphere. The tables are small, but the place can accommodate a group perfectly fine since the tables can be easily moved around. The menu is fairly simple. They offer about 4-5 different types of small plates and only 4 different mains from their menu: spaghetti with meatballs, Italian sausage, chicken Milanese, frittata. They did offer 3 additional mains from their special which were all written out on a chalkboard. With my indecisiveness I chose the spicy Italian sausage. The dish came out awesome. It had tons of vegetables, 2 Italian sausages laid on top of a bed of spinach and 4 slices of focaccia bread. The sausages were very flavourful as a result of the various spices it contained. Though the sausages were split in half, the outer part of the sad sausages had a snap when I bit it. The salad wasn't anything special but it was the perfect pairing with the sausage since it brought a coolness to the spice. The focaccia bread were cut in small pieces and were crunch outside but chewy inside. I decided not to get dessert, but instead get a hot chocolate. I ordered their special hot chocolate that came with marshmallows and a chocolate flake. The hot chocolate was rich but not overly dense and the marshmallows definitely made it richer and over the top. I couldn't finish it and ended up sharing it with my friend. The only disappointment I had was the fact that they didn't have my favourite Italian red wine- Sangiovese. First Italian restaurant I went to that didn't have any or ran out. Gutted... Oh well, maybe next time! I like this place because the food was on point, the staff were nice and helpful, and the decoration as well as the set up of the restaurant made me forget I was in Edinburgh but transported somewhere else. For that, I give this restaurant a thumbs up since most restaurant can't easily do that! read more

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I visited La Locanda twice in less than an hour and a half. On my first visit, I was alone and ordered a cappuccino. I was greeted with the warmest smile and made to feel so welcome. Cappuccino was lovely and I managed to avoid the amazing selection of cakes. (DIET 1: CAKE 0) I met my friend and we decided to pop in for lunch. Again, we were greeted warmly (there was a chorus of 'You're back!!') and we both chose to order paninis (£9.00 each). I had one with tomato and mozzarella which was delicious. I really enjoyed the accompanying salad which comes with a balsamic dressing. It's a really cute, cosy place and the staff do a great job. I'd definitely recommend popping into La Locanda! read more

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It was one of our best dining experiences in our three weeks in Ireland and Scotland. Loved the small environment (but the tables were a bit small), the dinner and wine recommendations were excellent, as was quality of the complete and friendly service. I had the pappardelle and my wife had the lasagna. The bottle of Italian Primitivo was excellent. The tiramisu was very good. I found the place on Yelp and the ratings and reviews were spot on. read more

We loved this cozy Italian restaurant! Between our group we ordered spaghetti and meatballs, lasagna, ravioli, chicken, and linguini. All of our meals were delightful and very generous portions. We only wish we had saved room for dessert! The cakes in the display case looked wonderful. Service was good and the staff friendly. Definitely a great place to eat in Edinburgh! read more

Easy, cheap lunch while exploring Edinburgh. If you are looking for a quick bite (panini, salad, etc.) and a cup of coffee, stop here for an easy, tasty lunch. Paninis come pretty thin, but definitely quickly and hit the spot after a day of walking around. Sit outside and people watch while you eat! read more

Don't miss a meal at this wee little restaurant tucked into the curve of Cockburn Street. The Italian food served out of their kitchen is top-notch. Everything from the décor to the wine list to the presentation is well-considered. They also offer a blackboard of daily specials in addition to their regular menu. My choices were from the specials. I started with a bowl of stracciatella soup with cheese tortellini and artisanal bread. The soup was perfectly hot when it arrived. The broth was seasoned well and totally delicious. Even the bread was nicely toasted and dressed with olive oil, sea salt and a flurry of rosemary. As a main, I had the linguine with clams, prawns and roasted cherry tomatoes. The pasta was lovely--al dente and savory with a touch of the wonderful shellfish flavors melded in. Expertly paired with a dry Pinot Grigio. For dessert, you won't regret ordering the tiramisu--it is creamy, fluffy and absolutely heavenly. Service was friendly, welcoming and accommodating. A gem in Edinburgh! read more

La Locanda - Stracciatella with artisanal bread--a daily special - Italian Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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We stumbled into this wonderful restaurant after a very long train ride into Edinburgh. The service is wonderful, the food is excellent and the ambiance is perfectly charming. Liked it so much that we went back the next night. Don't miss this little gem! read more

Came here on a Tuesday night with the family. Definitely recommend making reservations. Mom and sister both had the traditional pasta with meatballs - very yum. Dad had lasagna that he enjoyed. I had the soup of the day, stracciatella, which was light and piping hot on a rainy night. Ravioli was just okay. The shining star of the night was the side of roasted veggies. The tomatoes were actually sweet! read more

Excellent food, great atmosphere, and wonderful service. Small intimate restaurant that still feels casual. I ordered the lasagna, my husband the meatballs, and both were great. Definitely recommend! read more

I came here after perusing previous Yelp reviews, their online menu and a craving for Italian. Their restaurant is very cute and cozy, definitely what you'd expect from an authentic Italian restaurant. There is also outdoor seating for prime people watching. The set up alone gets five stars, unfortunately that's where the accolades end. I paid £20 for a lunch size portion-8 puny pieces-of ravioli and a glass of off-brand Rosé. What in the inflation hell? It would not have been so bad if the ravioli weren't so tiny and lacking in flavor. These were seriously the puniest ravioli I'd ever seen, and they were barely stuffed with any spinach. I had originally wanted their mushroom ravioli, which looked and sounded glorious on their website. But they didn't have any ready for lunch. Okay cool, I want to have space to savor some of the limoncello cheesecake that they have featured on their menu, but oops, they don't have any of that ready, either. Seriously?? I understand small businesses have to make do, but if it's ON the lunch menu that you've placed before me, why isn't it available?? So frustrating. They offered me a sample of their 'cheesecake bar', which was essentially a lump of brown sugar. So now I've spent the equivalent of a 3 course dinner meal on an unfulfilling lunch. What's more infuriating is that there are PLENTY of eateries in this area that legitimately offer 3 course lunch and dinner for a fraction of what I paid. Ugh. Maybe dinner is the best time to visit, too bad I'll never know. A quick word to management if you're reading: no one wants to hear you berate your new employee while trying to enjoy a meal. Maybe consider taking your administrative business off of the dining floor. Yes, it's your place, but it's very distracting and extremely off-putting. Cheers! read more

We had a wonderful meal at this gem of a restaurant. The bruschetta was crispy with succulent cherry tomatoes. My husband had the spinach and cheese ravioli which he declared to be excellent. I had linguine with two large meatballs and well seasoned tomato sauce. It was fabulous! It is a very small restaurant and the tables are close together. Still, it was not boisterous at all. It made for a lovely night out. read more

Brilliant coffee here. The food looks good too though haven't tried yet. If you like good quality strong coffee with lovely service come here. read more

I just nipped in here for a quick glass of vino with my pals who were already dining there. When I walked through the door, it was like I was late for my own party, a gent, maybe the manager, greeted me at the door with open arms and everyone welcomed me with a smile. I'm not sure that everyone gets this favourable welcome but it's worth a try and if not, you can still revel in the heartwarming food and cosily lit atmosphere! read more

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

First thing, you probably need a reservation. We got in without but I saw them turn away several people without a reservation. Started with bruschetta which was very tasty. The bread was soaked with oil but still crispy. Great lasagna and the wife really liked the ricotta and spinach stuffed ravioli. Ended with chocolate and fudge cheese cake....wow. read more

La Locanda - Menu - Italian Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Excellent food, and even better service. Greatly appreciate their gluten free options and ability to accommodate my GF diet. We both had the frittata and it was delicious. read more