Good food, fast service. I skipped the drinks and dessert for budgetary reasons. The bill for 3…read morepeople (one of whom had a glass of wine) was the equivalent of US$74. But it all came crashing down at the end when I went to pay and the waiter tried to guilt me into tipping - which is not a common practice in the UK. He hovered over me as I put my card in the machine and the dreaded percentage options showed up on the screen as well as "No Tip" and "Custom Amount." I felt I was back in the U.S., where there's quite a lot of controversy about these screens but at least the staff usually look away at that time. This guy helpfully explained that I could tip - or not tip. Yeah, thanks. OK, buddy. No tip for you. I should have gone to Wetherspoon's.

When my friend suggested we go and try this place, I decided to do a bit of stalking first and look…read moreat their website - partly because I didn't know anyone who'd ever been here before, and partly because it was a distraction from revising for my finals. Their website looked really upmarket, with promises of amazing service and dedication to preparing the best and freshest food etc etc, so I was expecting it to be quite pricey. I wouldn't have minded paying twice as much as we did for the food, if not more; our meal was that good. We went for their 3 Course Set Lunch offer which will set you back a grand total of £6.50 a head (?!) and this place is now my favourite Italian restaurant in Edinburgh. It's nothing fancy, but then it doesn't try to be: from the second you walk in you immediately pick up on the family-run, authentic vibe and it makes you feel really relaxed. I love italian food and I've been searching all over Edinburgh for that perfect little local Italian place, the one you go to when you can't be bothered to cook but still want to go somewhere you know will be good yet cheap. I've lived here for 4 years now, and I think I can stop looking.

the best italian food i had in scotland!! the server was very sweet and the wine was amazing. We…read morehad pizza, pasta, and some veal. such a lovely place with even better food. :)

Surprisingly fantastic Italian food! I'm from an Italian family and I can honestly say this was…read moresome of the best lasagna I have ever had. My wife had eggplant parmigiana which was also quite delicious. The service was wonderful and prices reasonable as well. If you're In Edinburgh looking for Italian food, look no further.

Hearty, delicious, traditional Italian Mediterranean food. Some of the best gluten free pasta I've…read moreever had. My brother and I's favorite restaurant in Edinburgh!! And my favorite Italian restaurant ever!! Owner and Chef come out and talk to tables too!

Absolutely fantastic dining experience. Food was so fresh, tasty and immaculately presented. While…read morethe wine menu wasn't vastly extensive, each of the 3 bottles we got were very high quality and great vintages. Staff very knowledgable with the menu and attentive in their service. 7/8 staff front of house for such a small restaurant ensures you are well looked after. Booking is essential as we found it quite hard to get a decent time for a Sunday evening a few days prior. Like previous reviewer I am in shock that there are hardly any reviews for this place, given it has been here for over 3 years.

Gangha was out charming, cheerful server. Lasagne, salmon, carbonara -all good. Best part of the…read moreevening- warm, delicious, sticky toffee pudding served with vanilla ice cream. Peach Bellini, Hugo Spritz with fresh mint, and Bailey's Irish coffee to settle things out.

The food was decent. Ambiance and service were great! Large space and good for groups.read more

The menu has almost completely changed since I was last here ~2 years ago, and while I loved it…read morethen, I think it's even better now. Montpelier is still the same cozy spot I came to love -- incredible service, drinks, and food. Absolutely worth a visit!

After a disappointing dinner, we needed a drink. - Montpeliers was just the tonic…read more Situated in a very cool and chic part of town, Montpeliers got the assignment. Dimly lit and getting darker as the night goes on, with staff welcoming you like an old friend and an impeccable music selection. - No, seriously, did you hack my Spotify, Montpeliers? It's all so effortless and fun, and above all, done very well. I am happy to indulge. My spicy mango sour did the trick. I sometimes like to ask for a recommendation when I can't decide and Iona's tip was spot on. The cocktail menu is extensive; there's something for all tastes. This was delicious. - Not too spicy, not too sweet. Followed up by the cherry nuts shot with black cherry rum and amaretto. This cherry-lover approves and this served as a dessert to round the night off to a better end. Was it okay that they had run out of shot glasses and opted for a short cocktail glass and also topped it with a tonne of cream? Umm, YES. No disappointment here. Service was attentive despite the bar overflowing on a Friday night. This was just what we were after and is a wonderful spot for a drink. You'd be missing out if you didn't have a cocktail. If you're not drinking, there's an interesting selection of mocktails too. Cheers, Montpeliers! - You know just how it's done.

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.

Whenever I would walk past Inca, there would always be a good atmosphere and almost always busy. It…read morewas only natural that I paid it a visit, to see what all the fuss was about. From the outside, the Italian mosaic-style writing is really quaint and lures you in, but I did not appreciate the harsh tiles on the inside, and I don't know which 'mood' the lighting was going for, but it was near impossible to see my friends, let alone my food. When we asked for a candle, we were told that there were problems with the electricity, so probably shouldn't have an open flame. This made us want to stay... The food was ok. Average, nothing special. I'm a traditionalist, so opted for the Carbonara (surprise surprise) and it was quite tasteless. To be honest, it wasn't worth the calories. My friend said she saw something black scutter across the floor at one point. The restaurant seemed clean enough and everything was laid out well, but there was something not quite right. I'm a bit hesitant to report of my bad experience in Inca as it is always so busy, so must attract custom from somewhere. There must be an amazing dish that I haven't heard about, or something I'm missing. When I find it, Ill let you know. Until then, stay clear.

Inca seem to be confused over precisely which type of cuisine they are serving. At first glance, it…read morewould be easy to think that Inca was a Mexican restaurant, but the food they serve is Italian. Weird. Having said that, the atmosphere inside the restaurant is great as the staff are warm and inviting and make you feel at home straight away. I ordered their four seasons pizza which was tasty, had lots of toppings and cheese on it and it had a good crust on it - not too thin or burnt. Inca serves a range of pizza and pasta dishes, as well as salads and garlic bread. The food is very reasonably priced and they have a good selection of beers and wine. I went to Inca on a Thursday night and it was fairly quiet inside but it is likely to be busier at the weekends. I did find it fairly dark inside, but | think the staff wanted to create an 'ambiance', which is fine as long as you can see what you are eating!

Went to this place a bit skeptic because I'm not a fan of seafood but this was incredible! I don't…read moreremember the names of the food I ate so bear with me on this one . I had some sort of fried food with nduja (a spicy sausage that I forgot how to spell) for my starter and it was incredible. Then I had a beef and onion pasta that was great but the onion was completely different to what I imagined. The place looked really nice with mutti candles and other nice decor. But the best part was the service. The workers made me feel welcome. It felt like the whole restaurant was a big family gathering. Shame that the menu changes because what I had was great and I would order it again. Will come back

Adorable little Italian restaurant with authentic flavors, fresh dishes, and friendly service!…read moreHighly rated and for good reason, we had to book a reservation in advance and you get charged for no-shows or last minute cancellations as the restaurant is very small and would lose out on a table. The menu is rotational and the one in my photos are for the summer; we ordered a side of bread that came with olive oil/balsamic vinegar and was given a complimentary cup of gazpacho. They complimented each other very well and it was so wonderfully fresh with tomato, onion, basil, and oregano. My sister ordered the seafood linguini & I got the Agnello (Scottish lamp chops with veggies & potatoes). The linguini was quite salty that made the dish a bit unbearable but my lamb chops were absolutely delicious! They were a lot smaller than I anticipated, even though there were four I left the restaurant pretty hungry which was disappointing.

The pasta was fantastic. The ambiance was handsome and comfortable. The service was wonderful - she…read morewas helpful, friendly, and attentive. The food was authentic Italian as was the wait staff. Excellent all around!

Amazing server, quick and timely meals, delicious meals with good flavors and portions!…read more I'd come back here multiple times!

This is the best Italian restaurant in Edinburgh. The restaurant is owned by an incredibly friendly…read morefamily who makes fantastic food. I've been to Rigatoni's more times than I can count and have never been disappointed. I would strongly recommend the Papa Tino, Carbonara Cream, and Pizza Katerina. Their desserts are also spot on, I would recommend the Nutella cheesecake. All of their ice creams are also great. Truly cannot go wrong with any order at Rigatoni's. I am critical when it comes to Italian food but have nothing bad to say about this place.