The food was exceptional. The service was fabulous and they were happy!…read more Would highly recommend the lasagna, the prawns, and cheese balls!

Popped in here for a quick lunch while exploring and it was perfect! Caprese salad was light and…read moregarlic ciabatta was fresh and soft. Spicy sausage pizza was also flavorful and thin. Allergen friendly

We stopped in expecting pizza but ended up ordering the Buddha Bowl, and it was absolutely amazing!…read moreIt was packed with fresh ingredients, including beets, goat cheese, lentils, and I added chicken for extra protein. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and perfectly balanced. The staff made the experience even better--they were incredibly friendly, attentive, and welcoming from the moment I walked in. It's always great to find a place that serves excellent food and provides outstanding service. I'll definitely be back to try the pizza next time in Edinburgh!

Helpful accommodating service made this a good experiment. The pizza was not quite steaming hot. We…read moregot the veggie one with caramelized onions which were delicious but added a very sweet unwelcome taste. The pepperoni pizza was good. We liked the thin crust but it wasn't as crispy as I prefer. They had a lovely selection of salads and cocktails. It was a quiet and welcome refuge from the madness of the Fringe. I saw a large family with toddlers eating their salads. It was a treat to see.

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!

OMG! What a great staff! Super kind, eager to accommodate! I had the most amazing fish cooked in…read morelemon, wine and butter! My husband had the pizza and finished the entire thing by himself. The staff was genuine and sincere. I could watch the chefs prepare our dinner, and the attention to detail! The dessert case looked amazing! I was stuffed, but really want to go back again! I did take a picture of the desserts! They looked amazing! Thank you Bar Napoli for such a lovely dinner!

Best Italian place in Europe (sorry italy)! We had a great…read moretime, they had plenty of glutenfree options. Thanks Riad for the shots and dessert! Postcard is coming! Ciao

Before Origano found this bigger restaurant, they were in a smaller restaurant on Leith Walk about…read morea few minutes walk towards the city centre. When they were in the old establishment, they had great food centered around pastas and also great italian food other than pizzas. However, after they have moved to this new establishment, their main menu nearly consists of everything pizza. I thought they will be special pizza's but unfortunately, just normal pizzas you can find in places like La Favorita. It was a bit of a disappointment to be honest. Honestly, pizzas only costs pennies to make, if they are going to make pizza, better make it special ones. It is now like any other pizza places. I hope they can change back to the old menu when they were in the smaller restaurant.

Been meaning to try Origano for a while - it's made a bit of a name for itself and always seems to…read morebe pretty busy. It was fully booked but they keep a few tables reserved for walk-ins. It's a nice venue. Slightly hipster with large type-writer style menus printed on the walls and exposed walls. There's an open kitchen where you can watch the pizzas cooking in the burner. Overall it feels pretty relaxed. For starters there are some decent platters of anti-pasti, which come in large or small. Even the smaller of these was pretty generous and had a nice array of meats/olives/mozzarella. There's a fair number of pizza to choose from. If there was anything else on the menu other than pizza it was probably more of a token gesture; pizza seems to be the reason you come here. It felt like quite a lot to choose from and some and quite a lot of overlap on the ingredients; they could probably limit the options a bit. The pizza was good though; not the best I've had in Edinburgh but definitely a step above others. There's a nice little bar section when you come in if you want to wait and have a drink but the drinks selection isn't super extensive. I'd happily come back here when looking for places to eat in Leith. It's relaxed, decent pizza, and I probably prefer the ambiance to that in La Favourita.

Zizzi's is an often overlooked Italian restaurant group, particularly with the dominance of this…read morearea by Pizza Express. I visited their restaurant on Fountain Quay a couple of year's ago, and had a very enjoyable evening. The location is the first aspect of this restaurant that is striking. It is situated at the canal basin that marks the end of the Union Canal, which links Edinburgh to Falkirk. This area was developed relatively recently, and befits the fashionable image that people would now associate with the Fountainbridge area of Edinburgh. The building that houses the restaurant is primarily glass in construction, and this affords diners a great view of the canal basin and the moored boats. The food is particularly good. Prices are comparable to its competitors, and the quality of the food is great. I was there as part of a large group, and never at one point did I feel that anything was taking too long, or did I impatiently have to catch the eye of the waiting staff. The kitchen feels like part of the restaurant, and if you're looking hard enough, you can actually see your meal coming together. This is a great restaurant. It's a shame that it doesn't get more attention, and I would recommend it as a great meal out along the same lines as Pizza Express.

We dropped in after arriving pretty late and hungry in Edinburgh. The wait staff was so friendly…read moreand very helpful in explain options. I was looking for a vegetarian option and we modified a calzone that turned out to be unbelievably delicious. My spicy chicken pasta that was excellent. Just the right amount of spice. My son had the spaghetti with meat sauce. He said the sauce was good, but didn't have enough on the pasta. We appreciated our meal and may pop back in this week.

We saw this place during breakfast and said we'd come by for dinner. And so we did! We arrived…read morearound 6 on a Friday night to a crowded restaurant. It was quite full but we were lucky to get seated quickly. The place inside is bigger than expected and goes long, but narrow. Between the 4 of us we shared a risotto, pesto, carbonara and a spicy marinara dish. My favorite was the spicy marinara dish. It had the most flavor. I found the pesto a bit lacking and had to add some salt to it. The carbonara was nice, but the risotto was just ok. Service was great. Would come back and try other dishes.

Gordon's Trattoria is a small Italian restaurant near the end of Royal Mile. The Penne Speciali &…read moreTagliatelle al Pesto were both 5/5. The fresh pasta & sauce made the whole experience better! Portions are large. I didn't finish my pasta. Their house red was also a solid choice. It's a small restaurant but ambiance is cute & they keep the place clean. Service was excellent! Would definitely come back to try their pizza & calzones next.

Fun place for sure. This is a visual and funny place…read more Food was fantastic. Fun artwork on the walls. Don't expect White Table Cloth. This is a great family place !

Our hotel referred us to this restaurant within walking distance. They even called and made a…read morereservation just in case they were busy. What a find! Food came out hot and delicious. I had lasagna and my friend had a chicken dish. Both were full of flavor. Then we decided to treat ourselves to dessert since they are famous fir their gelato. Wow! Dessert was even better than the meal. Not sure when I will be back to Edinburgh but I will definitely return here if so.