We weren't sure what we wanted for dinner so we decided to walk to this area with a bunch of restaurants and have our pick when we got there. We ended up trying Mia. We didn't have a reservation but we were able to be sat right away, even though it was fairly busy inside. Walking in, the space is beautiful with a big bar in the middle and light, bright seating on the sides. There are big windows and a lot of natural light. We were sat by the bathrooms and the kitchen. The menu is interesting, focused heavily on pizza and pasta but with other dishes as well. I feel like you could really please anybody here. I ordered a Campari spritz, which is on the menu, but the person taking our order had to ask me twice if I was sure I wanted that. If it isn't good, why is it on the menu? I personally like a Campari spritz over an Aperol one (more bitter, less sweet) so I knew what I was getting into. It was a bit upsetting that it wasn't dolled up the way the Aperol one was. It seemed as if I ordered something they didn't want to make. It was odd. For food, we shared a caprese salad and got a pepperoni pizza and a spicy red pasta dish with large rigatoni and chopped up chilies and nduja. This was surprising as when I read chilies on an Italian menu, I assume chili flakes. This was a great surprise though. It was delicious. I'm just sad I was full and couldn't eat anymore. The caprese looked plain and simple but they definitely used the freshest ingredients and it was the star of the night. Service was ok. They were not good about checking in on us and we had to get up and flag someone to get our bill. I noticed all the tables around us were getting something with their bill and we didn't but that's ok, maybe it's just for the locals? read more

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Everything went well. Best risotto I have tasted out of Italy. Great ambience, friendly staff. Will definitely be back.

The food, service and ambiance are all great! The food is made to order. It's so fresh, flavorful and delicious!

Mia is molto buono ! We were lucky to get a table here with no reservation - it was quite full , which is what attracted us in the first place. They offered a fixed menu for the holiday season but they also had a regular menu when we asked. We had sea bass which was cooked in a delicious cherry tomato/garlic/white wine sauce - not too heavy as to overwhelm the delicate and tender fish. We also had risotto porcini. Very good and flavorful. Our friends had linguine mare which had a lot of seafood in it and the rigatoni. Everything was really good ! The ambience is warm and comfortable. The wait staff was perhaps a tad impatient and wanted us to order quickly. We ordered calamari to start , but they insisted the kitchen needed the entire order all at once. Although it felt hurried , the calamari still came out first and the meal was timed just fine. If you're in the mood for a change from Scottish fare , Mia is a great choice for some good Italian food and a nice night out. read more

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We're staying near the Haymarket station for a few weeks and we walked past this restaurant a few times noticing it always has a crowd, so we gave it a try one night for takeaway. The food is good and freshly prepared. The parma ham with mozzarella hit the spot for a light supper, and my friends enjoyed a pizza and a pasta dish - spaghetti carbonara. The bottle of wine we got was reasonably priced and good quality. We'll dine here again! read more

I have been passing by this place a few times and I'm glad I decided to have a go and enter. The sign MIA is displayed clearly in front of the entrance with 2 massive windows flanking the sides. Inside it's lovely and warm. The interior looks very Italian. The stonewalls make the place look very rustical. On either side of the bar are tables and chairs. They also have a waiting area offering 2 cozy couches where you can relax after a busy day. The menu offers seabass, sirloin steak, fillee steak, pizzas and pastas, antipasti like parma ham and melon, bruschetto, salads and much more. I ordered a Pizza Diavola which costs £2 less when choosing a takeaway. I paid £6.50. Outrageous, considering that I'm getting a smaller sized pizza from Dominos up the road for £12 (oh yes I'm being ironic :-)) And you know what? The pizza was delicious, no cheese nor pepperoni spared. The staff seems very polite and helpful. The place is ideal for everybody, even for dates. Currently they offer groupon vouchers for a 3 course menu, incl coffee and wine. They also do Valentine Dinners for a special affordable price. GO GO and don't miss out! read more

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Yuuuuuummmmmmmm. You know you have a damn good pizza when you compare it to one you had whilst in Rome, and your new prize wins. Lovely, friendly service, delicious appetizer, and good wine. Not to mention it has a lovely atmosphere--we walk past this place often and always paused by the windows with our noses pressed against the glasses, peering inside wistfully like children, commenting, "Doesn't that look cozy?" And indeed it was. If you're looking for some good Italian eats, give this place a shout. read more

Dalry Road is full to brimming with a range of restaurants and cafes, and Mia is a good addition to the mix. I had a very enjoyable meal here with friends and would be happy to return for another outing. I opted for the seafood pasta and when it landed on the table it was like half of the ocean had been put in front of me. Mussels, prawns, shrimp, clams and squid along with tomato sauce and spaghetti - yum! I was far too full to try anything else, but I fancy a return to try the desserts! read more

Mia Restaurant - Seafood linguine. Amazing! - Italian Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Tasty food, tried their lunch deal, good value for money, good service. It was quite busy during the time, one of the few in the area that stay open during lunch time throughout till the evening read more

Great little Italian place in a fun atmosphere. Great service and an awesome pizza. Enjoyed ourselves and would eat there again.

I came to this restaurant for the first time just over a year ago and it was so good I had to come back especially! I recall that myself and 2 others all loved our meals the first time, but this time it wasn't quite up to the same standard. Don't get me wrong, I would still recommend it, but not good enough to get 5 stars. I had the duck this time which was a little overcooked and thought the sauce didn't quite match. However I tried a little bit of my Dad's veal with parma ham, mozzarella in a wild mushroom and white wine sauce and it was delicious! That sauce! The vegetables that accompanied our meals were on side plates and looked a bit like they had come out of a pre-cut packet from the supermarket. Not great. And an absolute must however, is the Tiramisu. Delectable. :) read more

Lovely service, wonderful food. The pasta offerings are solid and filling - I had the spaghetti bolognese, which was fabulous, and paired well with a house red. My party happened to be seated close to the kitchen, and nearly every dish I saw leave looked delicious, so there are many dishes I would like to come back and try! read more

Mia Restaurant - Spaghetti bolognese - yum! - Italian Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

I went here last night before going to the movies. I had heard a lot of good things about this place so I didn't mind at all when Tanja R. suggested to have something to eat there. We were greeted warmly at the door and chose a table. I had a glass of red wine and we shared a small bowl of olives as a starter. The menu isn't particularly extensive, nor interesting. It has the usual selection of starters, followed by main courses of pasta, pizza, chicken, fish and steak. They do have some daily specialities, one of which was a vegetarian risotto on that day. I asked about the pizzas and the waitress said she can ask the kitchen to make the base especially thin, as that is how I like them. From our table we had a partial view to the kitchen. Food arrived quickly and soon I was tucking into a pizza with mozzarella, prawns and rocket. It had a thin base indeed and tasted very nice. Really enjoyed the house red as well. Staff at Mia Restaurant are super friendly and accomodating. I would happily return to try some of the other dishes on the menu. read more

Very lovely family friendly restaurant. The staff were very attentive of my wee one and the restaurant was very cozy and warm in general. The food was all very tasty and well made. We were very happy with everything we ordered. We were very impressed with the special regional menu that they are doing for dinner. From what I gathered it looks as if they are putting together a special menu representing the different culinary delights of the many regions in Italy. This special menu will be changing. At the moment the featured region is, Campania and the menu looks divine. It's set but if you choose you could always go Al a carte. Overall I recommend this place if you are looking for a nice italian meal, with the possibility of trying new more authentic plates. read more

Loved the atmosphere, loved the staff. But frankly, only 1/3 of our entrees were delicious -- the other 2 were mediocre. Apps were great, though! Might be a place where fish and meats are the specialty; the 2 dishes we had that were mediocre were not in those categories. read more

Really enjoyed our food here. Was a busy Friday night but we got a table fine and had a lovely bottle of wine and some solid italian food. Recommended for a quiet night. Thankfully the birthday party was hidden away at the other side of the restaurant behind the bar which separated them nicely otherwise that could have been a bit overpowering! Some stuff took quite a while to come out, and the staff seemed a bit distracted at times, but the overblown italian accents keep us entertained. Head here for some great pasta, good wine and nice atmosphere. read more

Yelp review- Mia Italian Restaraunt in Dalry, Edinburgh July 1, 2014 A truly splendid visit. I arrived 10.45pm. Needed a glass of wine and food. Anything. I'd tried a fair few places to eat late. Had a really hard time with the horses and worked the fields late...... The staff here were great! They were able to bring me olives, then some superb bread and butter. The pis de résistance was the tiramisu. The wine was brilliant too a lovely rich montipolcino (sp?). Great menu. Lovely sea bass. Can't wait to go back. They have beautiful comfy sofa seats too. I just think they are great. The were closing but served me with great thought and dignity ..... I looked like farmer! It's a fairly swish place. Ciao Mia!! read more

The food was very good but the service was so slow. There were only 2 waiters for 12 tables and it took forever. The waiters seemed really stressed. I suggest management hire more staff. read more

Busy Saturday night but our visit tonight could not have been better. The restaurant was rammed full but the wait staff were super friendly and attentive. We both ordered fish and my tuna in a caper and tomato sauce was pretty sublime. People often talk about food "melting in the mouth" and, food the first time, I can say this was just that. Mia's chef is a talented man! For pudding, I couldn't resist the tiramisu - it should be good being from an italian restaurant and it was. Not to coffee-ish and very creamy. Highly recommended all round and it deserves it's TripAdvisor top three placing. Mia is popular, though, so make sure you book early. read more

Mia Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

We went out for a lovely little Italian meal. The food tasted great and fresh. The menu had a great variety and the food was well presented. The staff were lovely and warm. The decor was simple and well suited to the budget and location. It didn't detract from the food. I had a glass if house wine and it was delightful. All in all, very affordable and I thought very good value for money. A great bite if in Edinburgh looking for some Italian. read more

Mia Restaurant - Bruschetta - Italian Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

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Our meal was delicious, we loved the ambiance and we were treated so well here! The wife/owner was lovely and made sure we were well taken care of. I enjoyed the risotto with pear and Italian sausage and my daughter enjoyed her chicken cacciatore too. The food came out at just the right pace,the house wine was excellent and we were sadly, too full to order dessert. We wish we were going to be here longer so we would have time to come back. Excellent evening! read more

Mia Restaurant - Risotto with pear and Italian sausage and chicken Cacciatore - Italian Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Excellent food and excellent service. We got a fantastic deal on Amazon Local - £23 for 3-course dinner for 2 people. I would definitely go back read more

As tourists staying in this neighborhood we were pleased to find a nice Italian restaurant. I ordered the fish special and my daughter ordered the gnocchi With a cream sauce. The food was above average and a good value. The service was lax and it appeared as if the wait staff were too few and required to clear their own tables. I recommend this restaurant it has the lovely sound of people enjoying food and friends. read more