My family loved this place! The service was great and the food was so good! Great place for…read morefamilies!

Stopped by this spot for Italian while walking around Edinburgh and had a nice experience overall…read more We ordered the minestrone soup, penne pomodoro, and a margherita pizza. The soup was warm and comforting and came with a piece of bread on the side. The pasta and pizza were both a little saucy, but tasted very fresh. I also liked that they added fresh parmesan on top of the pasta. The ambiance was really nice and there was plenty of seating. For dessert, we shared the Coppa Rocher sundae with pistachio and chocolate ice cream topped with whipped cream. The ice cream was very creamy and it was a great way to end the meal. The servers were friendly, and the food came out without too much delay.

Shocked I haven't reviewed this place yet as I eat here almost every day. The coffee is a proper…read moreItalian one to get you going which exactly what I need in the morning. The best things in here though are a toasted flatbread called a piadine which is just great and I have never had one anywhere else. The inter-piadine (after inter Milan) is my husbands and sons favourite. It's perfect according to them but I am pretty keen on the pancetta scone (Italian Parma ham toasted between two tattie scones) which is slightly mind blowingly yummy. I sometimes have them add herbed halved cherry tomatoes to it. Boom!

A regular stop for us Love the atmosphere and decor…read moreGood feel and great coffee Try to visit most days for a caffeine boost and a read of the papers. Always good tunes on in the background A true Italian feel in the heart of Stockbridge

Small, intimate dining with excellent service. Lobster ravioli was an outstanding dish. The entire…read moreevening was wonderful, and I highly recommend it.

Excellent! Every dish was absolutely spectacular! The wine was equally delicious. The staff was…read morewonderful with their never ending drive to be attentive. We were so happy to have a table side visit from the chef himself as we dined on his most outstanding pasta and veal dishes. Run don't walk to this fine neighborhood establishment.

Our tour guide uses this restaurant for group dinners for his tour groups. Since he is a returning…read moreregular customer, I don't know if we received any special treatment .I do know that are dinners were very good, Serving popular traditional Italian dishes at popular prices, dinners at La Rusticana are a crowd pleaser. Arrabiata is a popular dish here.

I get a little wary of restaurants in the basement floor but this one looked so inviting I had to…read morecheck out the menu. It's yet another family owned Italian restaurant; I used to wonder how they ever broke even with all this competition but they are businesses at the end of the day so I'll believe they know what they're doing! The menu consists of the usual anti pasti, soups, pasta, veal, beef and sea food but I was really excited by the pizza prices, which makes it hard to justify ordering Dominoes when I could get an authentic Italian pizza for £7!

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

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

Had a lovely dinner here on a dark and stormy night. It was around the corner from our hotel and…read moredidn't want to travel far cause of weather and what a treat it was. Everything was delicious and service was great, all at a very reasonable price . Definitely wouldn't get the quality and price in a major city in the states. It was probably one of our favorite meals during our travels .sadly I don't have any photos cause my phone was dead but can't imagine you can go wrong.

After a long day of traveling, we decided not to venture too far and just enjoy something in the…read moreneighborhood. Pomo Pizzeria is located in the Haymarket area of Edinburgh and was just a stones throw away from our hotel. We sat down and pretty much had the restaurant to ourselves! Their menu features pizza, pasta, a variety of share plates (appetizers) and more with a good amount of kid friendly options too. Posted on their wall, you'll also find their specials that include drinks and dessert. We went with a capricciosa pizza, risotto funghi misti, and penne arrabiata. For dessert, vanilla ice cream! Our food came out quickly and overall, pretty good. Flavors were a bit light and could've been seasoned more, but still good and didn't feel heavy on the stomach. What I really liked about the restaurant was the decor. It was totally my jam with a bit of the old world charm in the use of wood and their brick walls, mixed with modern fixtures and features. Definitely recommend this spot if you're in the neighborhood! Prices are fair and don't break the bank.

This was my first time in Scotland, and I've been on the lookout for a place to try some new…read morethings! As soon as I walked in, I was greeted with a smile and was swiftly seated. The decor inside is stunning, as well as the glowing tabletops. The service is wonderful thus far. Everything on the menu is fairly priced, considering the portion sizes are way above par. I did order a Tutti Frutti Mocktail, and it tastes freshly made and not frozen like so many places do. You can tell they want you to have a great experience. I went with the garlic and rosemary bread and I am surprised at how light it is, but the flavor definitely pops in your mouth. I've eaten half of it before the main course even arrived. I got the crab fettuccini. The service is extremely quick. My main course arrived within maybe 15 minutes of sitting down. Fresh grated Parmesan on top. The waitress recommended the risotto, and I can now see why. The pasta is the perfect temperature, coupled with the crab and Parmesan, it's the perfect blend to make your tastebuds dance. I can't stop licking my lips haha. So happy to say that I had room for dessert! The Sticky Toffee Pudding was recommended, and yet again, another perfect choice. Toffee was poured on top of the dessert, and it was hot, making the dish that much more enjoyable. Ok. I not only LOVE the food, but I finished all three dishes completely. They worked off each other very nicely and when I don't even have leftovers to take home, it is THAT good. Overall a joyful and delicious experience! If you ever take a trip or you are LOCAL to Scotland, definitely stop in here. The service is some of the best, if not the best, I've ever received at a restaurant, especially considering it's aesthetically upscale and the menu seems to be crafted with lots of thought and heart.

Want Italian in the heart of Edinburgh? Look no further than Gusto. This place is gorgeous with…read morehigh ceilings and multiple levels to dine on. The staff was so kind and attentive. I was able to make a reservation earlier in the day and they were ready for us when we arrived. We got to watch them make the pizza from up above where we were sitting; it was like dinner and a show. The food was delicious as well. I ordered the crab linguini and finished every bite. Thanks so much!

So I leave Melbourne. Fly away, halfway across the world, snug in my little village that is…read moreStockbridge. Then, Smith and Gertrude arrives. I've had my suspicions about the name for a while and tonight, my suspicions were confirmed- this idea was formulated in Melbourne, the bright light-bulb flashing into the owners mind whilst sipping a glass of wine on the iconic corner of Smith Street and Gertrude Streets in Melbourne. The hipster trend is spreading globally people! And you know what? I'm on board! The service, ambiance and style so reminds me of my hometown (whats that I feel...pride?) This might just become the place for meat, wine and cheese. For the past year Henri's of Stockbridge has been my go-to for my Sunday wine and charcuterie but Smith and Gertrude will closely rival this. So lets talk wine. The list is extensive and impressive. I'm actually not too much for Australian wine myself, but the list of Australian wines available almost made me want to yell out 'woo! represent!' but I didn't do that because I'm a grown up of course. I instead ordered a lovely Argentinian wine at the recommendation of our very helpful server which paired the meal nicely. Meats and cheese. Well. I feel like there could have been more on the board (or maybe have smaller boards so it looks fuller?) Nonetheless, whilst it looked simple to begin with, the mixed board was more than enough for two people, though I did add the gorgonzola cheese along with bread with oil with dukkah. All delicious but not foreign to me. The cheese is sourced locally and I buy it all weekly so I essentially paid to have it plated and to eat it somewhere with better lighting. If you don't know cheese, then you might enjoy the ever-changing cheeses to try until you find a favourite. Then you can go buy it in bulk from the local cheesemongers if you so wish. The interior is very trendy and Melbourne-like. The atmosphere, quality of food and service was nothing short of great. . If you're really just wanting the meat and cheese without the ooze of hipster-mess, I would suggest the buying the cheese and meats from local stockists. Thy also stock wines which I will certainly return to purchase. I give five stars as a fellow Melburnian seething with pride for this new local business. They've taken a simple concept and done it well, using local product and supporting other small businesses which I highly commend. Highly recommended for a place to just sit, eat, chill and plain enjoy, whether alone or with company. The only thing that was missing was the excellent barista-made coffee I have come to adore from Melbourne (read: its the minimum standard I expect.) Steampunk in a french press guys, really? I'll keep an eye out on this development and will probably move in when this changes.

I'm surprised that no one has snapped up this FTR, seeing as this place seems to be more or less…read morehopping around the clock (or at the very least, most days after 5pm). Tucked in the space of the old cat cafe, I didn't even realize this place was there until Julie G suggested we meet there for a glass. If you had visited the cat cafe previously, this new venture has more or less gutted the place and it's unrecognizable. They've done a great job with the room, with lots of wood detailing, vintage inspired knick knacks and communal seating... it's basically a hipster coffee shop, but with wine. Eye roll all you want, that's a damn good combination of trendy. I only had two glasses on my first trip here, so I can't speak to the food or the flights, but the wine (though pricey... ack!) was interesting and the wine flights that went past us, with four little glasses and the option to pair with cheese almost had us falling off our seats to get a better look. Well worth heading back for more investigation. So far, I deem this place a cute little addition the the neighbourhood. Welcome Smith & Gertrude!

This place was absolutely phenomenal, and not just my meal. Me and 6 lads came to Edinburgh for the…read moreweekend mostly just to get drunk and this was an amazing beginning to our trip. Everybody at the table seemed to enjoy their meal, but none was better than my friend who ordered the mussels. The mussels were not just plentiful, but full of so much flavor that everyone at the table was trying them. Nonetheless, our waiter was a pleasure and talked to us for awhile even with the busy crowd. Will 100% return and recommended this place to anyone visiting the great country of Scotland.

Reservation for 3, seated immediately at the table against the front window. We ordered appetizers,…read morea bottle of wine, and three plates of pasta. Service was very good, they kept our glasses of water topped up and there was plenty of extra parm for those who wanted it on their pasta. And surprise, they brought a beautiful complimentary dessert for the table because they overheard it was my birthday. A lovely and memorable meal.

Juliana is an amazing host/waitress! She recommended great dishes and everything we ordered was…read moredelicious. Marco recommended this restaurant to us and he was spot on! Everything was very authentic. Inside was nice and cozy. Garlic bread with mozzarella - what's not to like (we ordered it twice) Pappardelle bolognese - so much better than London's bolognese Rigatoni Norcina - delicious!! The sauce was perfect and I ate it all up. Pepperoni pizza - yummy Sea bream - good. Juliana deboned it. I'd highly recommend this restaurant. The hostess/waitress made the entire experience an amazing one. Thank you! Chocolate ice cream - so good Mint chocolate ice cream - taste like the Andes chocolate mint and delicious Green apple - different but good. I'd prefer the chocolate or mint chocolate ice cream though

Son wanted pasta and glad to have found this gem…read more Fresh made pasta for a delicious bolognese- wines were great and the service was welcoming. Not touristy at all.