Our party had a lovely experience at Vittoria on the Walk. We must have been lucky getting seating…read morefor 6 without a reservation (but this may have been because we were dining later than the normal rush). Our server was so friendly and interactive. He made great wine recommendations and treated us very well. This restaurant has a certain hustle and bustle of a busy Italian restaurant, but still captures the intimate feeling of closeness with their seating area. We decided to start with Focaccia and it wasn't disappointing! It had a crisp exterior with a nice, fluffy interior. The Focaccia had just the right amount of oil and salt to make it the perfect starter. Despite having a delicious line-up of pasta, I just had to go with the pizza. Once again, I wasn't disappointed in the slightest. The pizza had some of the most delicious sauce I've had in a while. The cheese was perfectly melted and the crust featured a similar structure to the Focaccia. What really set the pizza apart was the chili oil our waiter drizzled on top. I'm so glad I took him up on his offer because it added a pleasant spicy kick to the pizza. I was also able to sample my wife's vegan pizza. She also decided to go with the chili oil and her pizza was some of the best vegan pizza we've experienced together. It was packed with delicious vegetables and the mozzarella vegan cheese wasn't too heavily applied, nor did it give the extra gooey mouth feel that vegan cheese often has. Combined with the chili oil, it was a wonderful experience. I'm so glad we made it out to Vittoria.

Lovely ambiance. Very friendly and helpful staff. Definitely recommend! Had the tagliatelle…read morebolognese main and side of green beans.

Zizzi's is an often overlooked Italian restaurant group, particularly with the dominance of this…read morearea by Pizza Express. I visited their restaurant on Fountain Quay a couple of year's ago, and had a very enjoyable evening. The location is the first aspect of this restaurant that is striking. It is situated at the canal basin that marks the end of the Union Canal, which links Edinburgh to Falkirk. This area was developed relatively recently, and befits the fashionable image that people would now associate with the Fountainbridge area of Edinburgh. The building that houses the restaurant is primarily glass in construction, and this affords diners a great view of the canal basin and the moored boats. The food is particularly good. Prices are comparable to its competitors, and the quality of the food is great. I was there as part of a large group, and never at one point did I feel that anything was taking too long, or did I impatiently have to catch the eye of the waiting staff. The kitchen feels like part of the restaurant, and if you're looking hard enough, you can actually see your meal coming together. This is a great restaurant. It's a shame that it doesn't get more attention, and I would recommend it as a great meal out along the same lines as Pizza Express.

We dropped in after arriving pretty late and hungry in Edinburgh. The wait staff was so friendly…read moreand very helpful in explain options. I was looking for a vegetarian option and we modified a calzone that turned out to be unbelievably delicious. My spicy chicken pasta that was excellent. Just the right amount of spice. My son had the spaghetti with meat sauce. He said the sauce was good, but didn't have enough on the pasta. We appreciated our meal and may pop back in this week.

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.

We were staying right across the street and this eatery was convenient. So glad we decided to try…read moreit for dinner while in town last week. The vibe is very Italian with a clean and tasteful setup. My pasta dish was outstanding with depth of flavor that was extraordinary! The service team was witty, fun, and extremely attentive - great spot for lunch or dinner, check it out!

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!!

The Patio Restaurant is definitely not the best restaurant in Edinburgh. It doesn't look much on…read morethe outside, and to be honest, it is isn't up to much inside either. Situated in Hanover Street, The Patio Restaurant is in the heart of the New Town area of Edinburgh and so it should be hot spot for people going for lunch and dinner, but its not - because it is awful! The inside of The Patio Restaurant is really drab and dull and could definitely do with a revamp. I came here for lunch one day and I was really disappointed with my whole experience. This is an Italian restaurant, serving pizzas and pastas, but not that well. I ordered a peperoni pizza which hardly had any topping or cheese, and it was literally dripping in grease - it is something which I would only normally eat on my way home for a night out, not for a nice lunch. The prices were very reasonable here though, with most main courses costing under six pounds. The staff were friendly enough and the portion sizes were fairly decent. There are much better Italian restaurants in Edinburgh which are more deserving of your custom.

TERRIBLE AND RUDE SERVICE!!…read more The star rating on Qype and Google are deceiving as most of the ratings are over three years old and this establishment has had a change of management for the worse. We stopped off here after a day of exploring (and tasting) much that Edinburgh has to offer. The front of the restaurant has smaller tables which looked like a nice area to get drinks and appetizers while there is a full restaurant in the lower level. We sat down and informed the waiter that we were just interested in wine and a light bite and would not be ordering a full dinner. He literally sulked and told us we must order a full meal. We thought he was joking and informed him we would love to try a full meal another night, but that we were not hungry enough right now. He then asked us to leave. Seriously?!? At this point it became obvious he was not joking and so we left. How is the food? No idea, as we could not get past Cerberus the waiter from the underworld, but while we were waiting, we were given prepackaged "italian" breadsticks. A good restaurant would provide fresh bread IMHO!! There are much better choices in the area.

If you're going to Edinburgh, it's worth making a trip over to Leith! This charming town by the…read morewater boasts spectacular views and a more intimate dining setting compared to the city. Domenicos is a tiny Italian restaurant. One server was running around the entire place serving up great wine and laughs! He was the sweetest! My husband and I both enjoyed some Italian wine before digging into the spicy sausage penne pasta and the ragú with venison. The venison meat was cooked so tender it just fell apart. I was so impressed by how soft it was. The pasta sauce needed a little more flavor, but the meat was so delightful. The spicy sausage did have a nice kick to it and it was a stand out!

Wonderful! I enjoyed everything about my meal at Café Domenico. Loved the staff, atmosphere and…read morefood.

There's all sorts of incredibly good Italian in town, and Rigatoni's is no exception. We had a…read moretough time getting in- we'd wind up popping in for lunch once they were closed, or for dinner on their night off, but once we made it in, we were certainly happy about it. The owner is a real character who will touch every table in the tiny place, let you know what's best and give you a deal on their wine special. You cannot go wrong with any of their pasta-- Boyf got the Amatriciani, I got al forno, and we swapped back and forth since both were delicious) but the real standout for me was the Nutella cheesecake-- it's more like a cream pie or mousse, there's no cheesecake tang to it, and it's light as air, but rich with that Nutella glory. I wouldn't have ordered it, but the owner insisted, saying "you want this"-- and he was right. Decent prices, intimate local feel: a nice place to have a quick but quality meal.

We passed Rigatoni's and decided it looked good and booked a table for 6 for the next weekend. It…read moreturned out to be an excellent place. Primarily a pizza and pasta place, the atmosphere is great, the pizzas and pastas were great, especially focusing on the basics. And the desserts were lovely as well. Very much worth the visit.

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.