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!

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.

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

Food and service were excellent!! We ordered Margarita Pizza, Rigatoni Chicken and Pasta and…read moreFocaccia bread. All dishes were excellent. Highly recommend.

This was one of the best meals I had in Edinburgh. Our sever was fantastic and super attentive, she…read morewas the on top of everything and the restaurant was so busy! As busy as it was, it was such a nice beautiful restaurant. I ordered a roasted chicken breast in a creamy mushroom sauce, it came with sautéed broccoli rabe and roasted potatoes and sautéed onions. My boyfriend ordered the Braised Beef Steak with Truffle Mash. He also cleaned his plate! Absolutely would recommend this place - don't skip it when you're on the Royal Mile!

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.

Excellent service and interesting decor. Four of us sat in a six person booth. Plenty of room and…read morethe noise level was minimal. The food was really good, 4.5 stars. Solid presentation and variety of choices without being voluminous.

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.

My first night in Edinburgh I dined here. It was literally next door to my hotel (annex for Four…read morePoints Flex by Sheraton Edinburgh). I stopped by in the afternoon to make reservations and the young woman said it shouldn't be a problem to get me in. I arrived on time and the place was almost empty!! Reservations were not needed (and this was at 6:45pm). The interior is modern and very clean. I was given a small drink (not limoncello). It tasted okay. I must have sat waiting for the waitress to take my order for about 10 minutes. That was irritating considering there were only 5-6 tables filled. I ordered the fried calamari and the fettuccini bolognese. The calamari was nicely fried, not chewy at all. I would have preferred a marinara sauce, but the garlic mayo dipping sauce was tasty. The bolognese was delicious!! It was served in a pretty lemon design wide brim bowl, topped grated parmesan cheese along with a thin slice of bread. It wasn't very crispy as I thought it would be. This entrée was a perfect portion for me. With dinner, I had a glass of Nero D'Avola wine. Sure, I'll come back here again.

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.

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.

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.

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.

I would not recommend this pizza spot…read more We were looking for some quick takeout nearby. They were fast and we were able to get it delivered. Not a bad option, but I was just disappointed in a few things so I don't think we'll return. First, lots of burning on the crust. I'm happy with some char, but burnt pizza makes me feel like I'm not getting what I pay for. The toppings were minimal and haphazardly added, but that's a small note. The sauce is decent, but for a thin crust, it was incredibly flimsy. A bit soggy. Good, crisp pizza should hold its shape when you lift it up! I think the oven is maybe too hot? Or they aren't rotating the pizzas? Because it's burning on the edge but not fully cooked on the bottom. I'm also confused on the mozzarella stick dipping sauce. Marinara is what you would expect, but this is a garlic aoli... so basically just mayo. Garlic was not strong. It wasn't horrid, but not great, and it's a weird combo. THOUGH, I will add the mozzarella sticks were beautifully crispy and the breading was nice and thin. I really liked the mozzarella sticks themselves. Overall, I would unfortunately not recommend this location.

Group of three adults and one teen went here for dinner after we arrived in Edinburgh. Broad…read moreselection of pizzas and canned drinks. We try the margarita pizza, pepperoni pizza and pizza with meat, mushrooms and onions. the pizzas were delicious and a perfect size at 12 inches. Service was friendly. The place is small so not much space to see on a rainy day but great for takeout if needed