Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Edinburgh/Midlothian

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Mia Italian Kitchen Dalry

4.8

4.8 (1534)

£25 and under

Italian

Haymarket

About the restaurant

We are a family-run Italian restaurant that has been established in November 2013. We are proud to have become many peoples’ favourite local restaurant in Edinburgh. We have 2 restaurants situated in Dalry & Morningside areas of Edinburgh.

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PETER

Dined 2 days ago

Fantastic restaurant with nice staff and excellent food as always.

WestRoom

4.7

4.7 (384)

£25 and under

Italian

Edinburgh

About the restaurant

WestRoom is your local in the heart of the city. This stunningly appointed bar is one of the city's best kept secrets with a reputation for great food and drinks. Located in the heart of the West End the bar has friendly staff and a relaxed ambiance.

Cicchetti is traditionally a selection of snacks served with drinks in Venice. Now served in city bars all over Italy, true Italian tapas, simple, fresh small plates to share or eat alone. The chef's seasonal fare is complemented by a great range of wine and beers alongside one of the best cocktail lists in the city.

PLEASE NOTE - We do not have a children licence at present, so we are currently unfortunately unable to allow anyone under the age of 5yrs.

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Paul

Dined 5 days ago

Enjoyed a lovely lunch with a friend. We both shared the chicken bruschetta as an experiment which was delicious. I followed with the pork belly and my companion had the chicken pasta. All washed down with glasses of Montepulciano and an espresso. The service was immaculate and low-key throughout and we had a lovely lunchtime experience.

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The Cavaliere

4.7

4.7 (720)

£26 to £40

Italian

Edinburgh

About the restaurant

A family fan restaurant for nearly 50 years, the Cavaliere is famous for our daily fish specials, home-made fresh pasta, our log-fired pizzas, with our tasty Italian style bread, you’ll be spoiled for choice.We have an extensive wine list all personally selected from the vineyards of Italy. We are a second generation family run business – with a strong ethos at heart, to provide excellent food and wines with service to match.
We are proud to provide an authentic Italian dining experience.

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Helen

Dined 3 days ago

We enjoyed a beautiful meal only let down was dessert shop bought meringue. Staff were very polite and friendly would recommend you try it .

Pizzeria 1926

4.7

4.7 (85)

£25 and under

Italian

Edinburgh

About the restaurant

WELCOME TO
PIZZERIA 1926
Pizzeria 1926 has brought an authentic taste of Naples/Napoli to the vibrant, pizza-loving city of Edinburgh since 2016.
You can find our traditional, laid-back eatery in the heart of Scotland’s capital, a short five-minute walk from Haymarket station.

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Layla

Dined 5 days ago

Very good food and amazing service. The pizza dough was bery delicious.

Pomo Pizzeria

4.7

4.7 (1124)

£25 and under

Italian

Edinburgh

About the restaurant

Welcome to Pomo Pizzeria. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

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Andrew

Dined on Dec 10, 2024

My absolute favourite. Service and food are all of the highest quality.

Mamma Roma Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (2565)

£25 and under

Italian

Leith Walk

About the restaurant

Mamma Roma is an authentic Italian restaurant located at 4/7 Antigua Street Edinburgh. Situated very close to the Edinburgh Playhouse, this restaurant is not only great for Pre-Theatre diners but also has a delicious and extensive choice of menus to satisfy all customers. The restaurant can also be found within a 10 minute walk of Princes Street Gardens and a convenient 5 minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station. Mamma Roma’s restaurant is spread over multiple floors. The main dining area is decorated in Tuscan farmhouse style with paintings and medallions embellishing the walls. Special attention is given to the elaborate list of pasta and pizza delicacies and a bowl of gelato or a plate of tiramisu helps to round off a meal on a savory note.

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Alex

Dined 3 days ago

Beautiful Italian meal, cosy restaurant vibe, very reasonable price

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4.4

4.4 (1064)

£25 and under

Italian

Edinburgh

About the restaurant

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Deborah

Dined 1 day ago

Not a lot of veggie options for myself but my friends enjoyed the meat and sea food dishes.

L'artgiano

4.5

4.5 (525)

£25 and under

Italian

Edinburgh

About the restaurant

A modern restaurant/bistro specialised in Mediterranean food. For a energetic breakfast, a fast lunch or a relaxed dinner L'Artigiano it's the right place to taste food and cakes freshly made daily.

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Sarah

Dined 2 days ago

Honestly the best & most hospitable service we’ve experienced in Edinburgh for a long time. Warmly welcomed, names used, great humour, efficient service, lovely food. Really lovely evening. Thank you.

Luci's Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

4.5

4.5 (487)

£25 and under

Italian

Dalkeith

About the restaurant

AT LUCIS WE STRIVE TO KEEP OUR MENUS DIVERSE AND FRESH FOR OUR CUSTOMERS

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Kelly

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Great service and good once again. Thank you. Love coming to Luci’s!

Piccolino

4.5

4.5 (273)

£26 to £40

Italian

Old Town

About the restaurant

As the team at Edinburgh’s Piccolino will tell you themselves, no love is more sincere than love of food. Italian food, in this case, as Piccolino is one of the most delightful Italian restaurants in this part of the Old Town, right on High Riggs Street and a stone’s throw from all kinds of Edinburgh attractions. The authentic menu offers quality rather than quantity meaning you can be assured that whatever you order has been prepared with love by chefs who care about what they’re doing. Piccolino will warm your heart and certainly fill your stomach so reserve a table now – you’ll not regret it.

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Jenny

Dined 5 days ago

I have eaten all over Italy and this was, hands down, the best Italian I have ever had. Staff was very efficient and kind. I thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend.

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