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!

Food service and ambience all at 10+ fantastic food, great wines and beautiful authentic serviceread more

We went for lunch. Instead of the reasonably priced set lunch we ended up with the house seafood…read morespecialty and a reasonably priced bottle of white wine. We were served a festive bowl of mussels, shrimp, clams and half a small lobster tail and ate some of the seafood but one or more bad mussels fouled the dish. The owner brought us some broiled fish but the spell for us was broken. I sympathize with the restaurant but

So I was a bit skeptical about the restaurant since it's quite touristy but this was probably one…read moreof the best meals I had all trip. The location is central and the restaurant is quite large. Our tour guide recommended this spot and I was so pleasantly surprised. I had the Pacheri which had mushrooms and sausage. The pasta was home made and food came out rather quickly. Everyone enjoyed their meal here.

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.

It's been a very long time since I've been into Valvona & Crolla, and even longer since I've…read moreactually eaten here. However, the opportunity arose when attending a musical jazz gig during the Fringe Festival. Few people realise how far back the shop extends past the delicatessen part at the front - there's a whole restaurant and a small performance space back there! I'm happy to report that the standard of food is as high as ever, and the menu choices are a cut above your 'standard' Italian restaurant, of which there are several in this part of Edinburgh. I started with the Salmone - thinly sliced Scottish salmon with pickled cucumber, shaved beetroot, dill, capers, EVOO and lemon juice. A perfect palate cleanser before the main event. I followed this with a nice veggie linguine with Chanterelle mushrooms (I can never resist a good Chanterelle, and these were VERY good), then a rather indulgent Torta de Chioccolato (sans creme fraiche), which had a few attendant boozy Amarena cherries - yum! They have a select wine list - not hugely extensive but featuring many unfamiliar vintages; I was also impressed with the Ichnusa unfiltered lager from Sardinia; I only had a sample taste of that as we'd already committed to a Trabocchetto Pecorino, a nice fruity white with plenty of body. All in all, a delicious feast. Great service too. I would recommend booking in advance as it can be very busy, particularly during lunch hour.

Walking in and the space is chock full. Just about everything one needs, even excellent vegetables…read more Wonderful staff so friendly and helpful, and they know their stock.

Food is mediocre. Lacks flavor. Had Porchetta and Chicken Milanese. Definitely over priced…read more Service was good. Ambiance was good.

average food, slow service. certainly did not live up to the 4.3 rating on trip advisor.read more

OMG yes I highly recommend this eatery. I think I ate dinner here 4+ times out of the week. The…read moreemployees were friendly and attentive. I tried different items off the menu, but I must admit I always went back to the pizza. That dough and the way they hand make it were stupendous. They also offer gluten-free penne and spaghetti. Great location and the prices were reasonable, hence the multiple trips there. Oh oh they make their own beer, I had multiple Hopo Lagers. I believe they have 4 that they craft. Great choice for lunch or dinner. You can join their rewards program too and receive discounts, just mention it to the servers and they will adjust the bill.

We came by this place randomly as we were walking near our hotel and we were pleasantly surprised!…read moreThe food was delicious, we tried the Tricolore; the portion was good for two (we also ordered some chips and a bread board both were also really good!) Theres a wide selection of beers and spirits. The service was really great, the staff was very attentive and friendly. The venue itself is pretty big, there was live music when we went in and it seems they frequently have live music playing.

We stopped for a quick bite near our hotel while exploring downtown Edinburgh, and we were really…read morehappy with our experience. The pizza and meatballs was tasty, fresh and served hot. It was the first day of their Christmas cocktail menu, and we enjoyed the flat white martini and white Christmas martini. Both were more like dessert cocktails, but we couldn't pass up the opportunity to try them.

First night in Edinburgh and needed a spot close to the hotel. Ask Italian did not disappoint! Food…read morewas delicious and served rather fast. Staff were friendly. Drinks were up to par and not too pricey. Happy with everything! Might even come back before we leave!

The pizza was so good especially the wagyu royal with burrata. We got wine with our pizza the…read moreMerlot was a great choice. The server was super nice and understanding of us having a baby with us. The place wasn't busy when we were there so we were seated right away. Our server hola was amazing. The place was not very fancy but the prices were about 18-20 pounds per pizza.

I ordered the Casareccia Pollo Piccante pasta on the waitress's recommendation, and its described…read moreas a pasta with spicy piccante chicken in a creamy sauce with fresh tomatoes and baby spinach. No. Just no. This was some of the most mediocre and lacking pasta I've ever had. First off, the sauce was more watery and runny than creamy, and I was not a fan. There were maybe 2 tomatoes total. The chicken pieces were tough and I prefer my chicken more tender. And the overall flavors were lacking, and more on the bland side than anything else. So clearly I did not like my main dish. But at least the dessert turned out well. I ordered the Vegan caramelized biscuit cheesecake, which was a dairy-free cheesecake on a cinnamon biscuit base with crushed honeycomb. It was definitely good for a vegan dessert. I liked the added texture of the honeycomb (cereal?) crumbs and bits they added on top. Total was 18.25 pounds and wasn't worth it considering how little I liked my main dish.

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.

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