Al borgo in Edinburgh, City of

We had a beautiful two course meal and drinks. Food was delicious and service friendly and quick. We would highly recommend!

This is a fabulous Italian family run restaurant with the entire experience reflecting a true service aimed at giving the customer personal attention. We had a family meal here and it was interesting to see the number of children who were present and all being given real attention by the owner and young waitress. At one point, as the waitress placed a serrated knife down in the ‘correct’ position – she immediately ‘corrected herself’ moving it to the ‘wrong’ side to ensure my 3 year old granddaughter couldn’t touch it. A real attention to detail which typifies the experience you receive in this restaurant. We had a wide range from the menu and a variety of drinks, all of which were delicious, prepared perfectly and served in a friendly yet professional manner. The quality and range of food had us wondering how to choose one dish but needless to say, we did manage it. Without a doubt, one of the best Italian restaurants I have been in and fair to say, the service has survived Covid and it remains a first choice special place for us when we are visiting our family.

We had an unexpected visit from friends, luckily managed to book a table although the restaurant was busy + they had a group in the other room too. Food was beautiful, couldn't even manage a dessert!!

Not long re-opened and hours are slightly different. They are following all guidelines. Had a great meal 1/2 pizza, 1/2 pasta extensive menu so plenty of choice for all tastes. If you have never been - or have not been for years - go and give it a try and support people who are doing their best during this pandemic.

Attended a friends birthday party, we found the place nice, friendly and good food. Delicious home made ice-cream.

The staff were fantastic with our large group, the food was superb and the drinks menu was extensive and well priced. We were there for a gathering and I can see why my family are regulars there. 10/10 and I look forward to our next visit!

What a fabulous, family restaurant! Great service, extensive and very tasty choice of dishes (inc gluten-free) and a great feeling of camaraderie! We even went back on our way home from a concert for ice cream - delicious! We intend to do an “Arnie” .... we’ll be back!!!!!

This was to us a local place and I have known the family for many years but said many years ago that it was not up to scratch. However last night my daughter booked it for pure location and convenience. She and I shared a half n half something I enjoy greatly. Boyfriend got stuck into his mussels n pasta finished in no time at all and said it was good. However my pasta was nice and tasty with prawns in tomato sauce but the pizza was grossly undercooked. It was taken back and exchanged but but again hardly touched. Nobody asked or said boo about it. Nic asked for a Birra Moretti was served a Peroni but he is too polite to say boo. Overall a dreadful experience as nice as the family can be I will never cross the doorstep again.

A welcome return for us, and the choice and food quality did not disappoint. Everything was just perfect, and we will be back soon.

Small but friendly, good food and reasonably priced. Booking is usually required, but walk-ins are accomodated too.

Visited again this week when in Edinburgh on another trip north. Again a beautiful meal, I am slowly working my way through the menu! My partner wanted artichokes added to his choice and was told that of course they could do this, and they did. Tasty, well cooked food, served by efficient polite staff, what more could you want. Brilliant.

The restaurant was full which is always a good sign. Staff are friendly. The food is lovely and very reasonably priced. We had starters - calamari, melanzani, prawns - all lovely. The pizzas were great too.

As mentioned in my last review, some places just pull you back again and again, Al Borgo being just one such place. Having had great experiences with this twice before, when visiting my now enlarged family and wishing to take them out, we naturally headed straight for Al Borgo one Sunday lunchtime. When we went in, it was almost as if we were old faces. Treated like friends and the service, food and atmosphere was every bit as good as before - yet we were the only customers. We had a range of pasta, soup and mussel starters, mains of Lasagne and other pasta dishes and deserts which included the most delicious Coppo Malibu and other delightful dishes. With drinks, the bill of less than £25pp was more than reasonable when you looked back on what we had but frankly, it wasn't the high quality food, great service but the feeling that we were part of the owners family which has won us over to this restaurant which will certainly see us visiting regularly in future visits.l

If you are looking for a traditional Italian restaurant, run by people from Italy where all the family is involved, then here is the place to come. The Food is excellent the portions are healthy and all served up with Bonarietà (Bonhomie).

My husband and I took over the function hall for our Golden Wedding celebration dinner for 35 family and friends. The room was decorated beautifully, the food was delicious and the service was excellent. Nothing was too much trouble for the owners and all the team. Highly recommended.

Had a lovely meal with friends and family food fantastic wine lovely and the service first class. Price is very reasonable too.

Booked this restaurant for our 5th Wedding Anniversary based on the fantastic reviews, big mistake. Ordered pasta with Salmon in cream sauce. Did not enjoy at all, dish was very salty. My husband ordered a Knickerbocker glory expecting a tall glass dish filled with ice cream and fruit and cream. What arrived was looked like a trifle. Lots of jelly with fruit, small amount of ice cream and cream. Very disappointed. Service was good. Would not recommend for romantic dinner as the place was very noisy.

My family and I ate at Al Borgo for our final night visiting Scotland, and it was an excellent decision. The environment was warm, clean, and welcoming. They have a large menu with seasonal specials at reasonable prices. The children's menu offered a variety of choices at a good value. They enjoyed going up to the gelato counter to select their dessert included in the children's meal price. My pasta dish, Penne Arabiatta, was fresh and full of flavor. Highly recommended for a family dinner out.

We called in for a mid-week evening meal. The menu gave plenty of choices and the special menu was good and made up of seasonal dishes. The scallops in cheese sauce were perfectly cooked. Pizza had thin crispy bases and lots of topping, gnocchi with pancetta and walnuts was perfect. There was a good atmosphere, and helpful staff which made for a very enjoyable evening and elevated, what was going yo be a routine evening meal into a very special night out. We really enjoyed our evening and would return there as often as possible.

My family are regulars at Al Borgo and are always given the highest level service. Their menu is huge and there is something to eat for everyone - always go for a steak personally and they are gorgeous. Very high quality food. Atmosphere is always lively however quiet enough that everyone round the table can talk away. Often sit through in the back room where there is large table as we have many family occasions there - always treated like royalty and service is very fast. 10/10 recommend - have been hundreds of times and never once been disappointed. .

A great place to grab an unpretentious bite to eat. Super for families. It's the friendliness of the service that makes all the difference!

Huge menu for such a small restaurant. Friendly staff but fawning over regulars so service not fast. Mum and I decided to go far half pizza half pasta but were told it was too difficult to split the lasagne. So ordered a pizza and a lasagne, when it came we asked for side plates and split ourselves (wasn't difficult). Pizza under done bit doughy, base still pure white, nice toppings though and plenty cheese. Lasagne nice enough. Wine was nice house Merlot. Desserts looked good but we decided against and had coffees instead latte and capacino both scalding hot. All in all ok but wouldn't want to go back. Maybe meat and chicken dishes are more the speciality.

Restaurant is nice: good atmosphere, quiet, very good service. Food is also good and quite fast to serve it. It's also quite cheaper. Very easy to reach by bus (stop in front of the restaurant - bus 44 and 45). Suggested.

The meal at Al Borgo is lovely ,staff friendly especially the owner ,look forward to going back with the family

Went with our family which included 3 adults and 4 children. As usual, the service was fantastic, the staff were friendly and nothing was too much trouble. The kids loved going over to choose their I've creams. All three courses were lovely, we struggled to pick out our favourite foods as they were all great. What makes this restaurant so great is the way customers get treated. Our family's fav place to eat.

Not a great experience,waitress was surly and my pizza was really poor. My wife did not enjoy her pasta, overall not value for money. Great shame as the grandchildren enjoy making their own deserts.

My husband and I have been eating at Al Borgo since it opened in 2003. You always feel welcome, the menu is extensive and reasonably priced, quality and quantity of food excellent. Also, excellent wine and other drink (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) selection. Modern decor and lovely ambience. Children are welcome but also perfect for couples and groups for celebrations. Can't recommend this family owned and managed restaurant highly enough.

Went as a large family party. Service couldn't have been better. Very friendly and attentive. Food was excellent and very reasonably priced. Very tasty selection of cheeses on the night we were there.

We use Al borgo about 3 or 4 times a year, always family meals. The food is very well priced and we have never had anything less than an excellent meal here. We will be back at Christmas Eve!

The ultimate in home cooked Italian cuisine which puts some of the National big names on the High Street to shame.Very comfortable surroundings which are warm in winter and cool in summer and spotless all over.From a warm family welcome on entry to nothing less than five star attention and service all evening.Pick anything on the menu or specials you will not be disappointed, in fact you'll want more and this applies to all courses. Don't forget to try the home made ice cream.Finally you're bid farewell and if required a taxi will be called for you.A definite must visit.

We were on holiday in the area and our cottage had a menu for this restaurant so we gave it a try, we weren't disappointed the welcome was warm & genuine, the menu is extensive,our food was delicious beautifully cooked & served. The service was excellent. It is clear this is a place that has regulars but new clientele are certainly not compromised by this. If you are in the area give it a try, do try & save some room for dessert as their range of ice cream sundaes made with their homemade ice cream are to die for.

This was the 2nd time I've been to this restaurant and , hopefully, not the last! The food is fantastic, authentic Italian with a great choice of pasta, risottos, pizzas and other dishes. I had calamari to start which was delicious, followed by a prawn pasta, also delicious. My hubby and his daughter had mussels and melon starters, and they both had chicken dishes with different sauces- all so delicious and generous that we couldn't manage desserts - perhaps next time!

We went for dinner for a friends birthday as a party of 11. The restaurant was full when we entered and we had a lovely table in the back, it was very private and personal.The owner was fantastic and really welcomed us. The service and the speed that the food came out for such a large table was amazing.The main thing was the quality of the food, 10/10. It was bursting with flavours.We'll definitely be back

The food at Al Borgo is superb, even our kids wolfed down their meals, which says something! We had pasta, pizza, and salmon, and everyone loved their meals.Al Borgo is one of those places where the owners are on first name basis with their customers, and they make sure everyone is having a great time. They were terrific with our kids.The feel of the restaurant is warm, inviting and cheery.We had been in Italy one week earlier, and Al Borgo was every bit as authentic as any of the eatery's we visited in Venice.Show less

Authentic Italian cuisine, lovely staff and great service. Had the fresh pasta ravioli filled with salmon. "Delicious" doesn't begin to tell how good it was. Two clean plates at the end, then followed up with Tiramisu(what else). Had the house white, which complemented the salmon perfectly. A bus ride for us, but well worth it. Lovely

Wir gingen ohne Voranmeldung vorbei und weil es voll war haben sie uns eine Notlösung angeboten, wiederwillig. Das Essen war toll, das Nutella Dessert war der Hammer.

Reserved on a Friday night with only 20 minutes notice but we got a table.Lasagne for my Girlfriend and linguine carbonara for me. Really tasty and possibly one of the best carbonara I have had. Mmmm!The garlic bread was the focattia type which was a bit dry so that wasn't so good. We washed everything down with a bottle of Merlot and the whole bill was £44 which we thought was fine.The service was extremely friendly and we will definitely be returning.Highly recommended

We had a great meal with friends and their young son. We had fantastic first class food Calamari, Prawns. seabass, seafood pasta and risotto. Our friends son had Pizza. The food was well served and the atmosphere warm and welcoming.

Went to Al Borgo for Mother's Day on Sunday with my family. I was very impressed with the food and the female owner was really nice and chatty. I had a starter from the specials menu - jalapeño bites. Best starter I've ever had in a restaurant. I also split the bruschetta with my brother. The portion sizes were big and very reasonable. For my main I had spinach and ricotta tortellini and it was lovely. Unfortunately I couldn't finish it because I was full from my starter! Tried my mums pizza (the ortolana vegetarian) and it was also really good! The only reason I am not giving it 5 stars is the service was a bit slow at times; especially for the drinks (tap water).Thank you to the female owner who was really friendly and kind. She made an effort to speak to all the customers and I find that very admirable. Thank you for a lovely evening.

A friendly welcome awaits. Lovely atmosphere with excellent service. Good choice of dishes on offer all of which are attractively served. Regardless the family wanted to enjoy the New Year In their own home we never felt rushed to leave and enjoyed a leisurely meal. I also felt the meal and wine prices were reasonably priced given the exorbitant prices charged in town.

Discovered this lovely little place when out walking along the Water of Leith and we were looking for somewhere for lunch.Great food and nothing seemed to much trouble for the owners/staff.Pizza was lovely and fresh, soup hearty and tasty.Will certainly be back for more.

dinner was set menu i must say the mozarella starter was amazing service is always excellant i love this place when visiting edinburgh

A great pizza party with 14 ten to twelve year old girls. From start to finish the staff were brilliant and made us all feel very welcome. The girls enjoyed decorating their individual pizzas - a good variety of toppings and also plenty for everyone. Their ice cream also came with a choice of toppings! We really enjoyed having a separate room and therefore not concerned that we were disturbing other diners. A great night.

We were over visiting our daughter in Edinburgh and we decided to go for a spot of dinner, in the first week of December with party nights in full swing we thought it would be a good idea to try something out of the city centre. Using trusty trip advisor for recommendations we spotted Al Borgo and gave them a phone, we were able to get there early otherwise they were fully booked for the evening (so booking is highly recommended)! States were: Caprese - lovely, Salad of Avocado, Mozzarella and Tomato - devine, garlic mushrooms - tasty and a chicken and pasta dish - wow!Mains were carbonara (amazing), salmon special (really nice), lasagne (really meaty and dense) and mushroom risotto (nice, not too rich). Dessert was ice cream (lovely) and cheesecake (tasty).The Barbera d'Asti was really nice too!Great service, really friendly and attentive, unhurried and, given how busy they were, spot on! One of these places you wish you'd found years ago! Toilets were clean and tidy, no complaints. We will be back again.

Was invited to Al Borgo by friends and I must admit I was impressed by this lovely venue. Immediate friendly welcome on arrival, very attentive but not over bearing staff, excellent menu choice and cooked to perfection.I like Italian food and I certainly will be back to this restaurant. Highly recommended

We had a family meal in Al Borgo for my husband's birthday. We all had a lovely evening. The food was very good and the staff looked after us very well.We were in the room at the rear of the restaurant which was perfect as we had four younger children and as a result we did not have to worry about them disturbing other guests. Thank you Al Borgo!

When we visit my parents we usually end up at Al Borgo's. Number one is we've never had a bad meal or experience there and secondly the owners and staff are really friendly and welcoming.This time there were 9 of us and the food was excellent (as was the service). Always friendly and welcoming I understand why it's a local favourite.Fit those that don't know juniper green, there's no specific restaurant parking, but it's out of town so parking isn't a problem in the local area. We look forward to our next visit.

Food always fantastic. Have returned many times. Staff friendly and if you have any requests for something different they will do their best to meet those requests.

Went for lunch with a friend, we were the only people in the restaurant so there was no atmosphere. The waitress was friendly and service efficient unsurprisingly as we were the only diners.My starter of tomato, mozzarella and avacado was tasty but huge, we certainly didn't need the rosemary and garlic bread we had with it. On previous visits this bread has been very good, thin and crispy and really tasting of rosemary. Unfortunately, it was not so good - thicker, not crispy and not much garlic or rosemary in evidence. I ordered a starter size portion of calamari fritte with a rocket and Parmesan salad to follow. The calamari were disappointing and the salad was dry. The balsamic glaze not as good as plain blasamic with oil. Again, the portions were enormous. My friend had gnocchi which he said were pretty tasteless.We used to visit here quite often and the kids always enjoyed the pizzas. Maybe this is a restaurant best suited to families.

Great food, lovely service. I/we highly recommend this restaurant!! The penne al borgo was terrific and the gnocchi was also excellent. Really fun meal!

The restaurant was clean and very busy. Staff were very polite and the service was good and efficient. Food was great and served within a decent time. The only downside was parking as nowadays we all seem to think places should have their own car park. That said, a three minute walk was worth it.

Yet again fabulous food with great friendly service , From kids to adults this restaurant has all you need for a fabulous meal wether it be a romantic meal for two or a family meal

We came out from the cinema at wester halls and found this as nearest on iPhone. Phoned and got a booking starting in 45mins. The service was great , the food was excellent. Our 9 year old wanted steak. It was one of the best cooked to perfection. We would recommend this and we will be back next time we are in Edinburgh

Consistently superb food and service from this family run Italian restaurant. Quality, tasty, delicious choices from a great menu. Lots of delish cocktails too. Our first choice whenever we want to eat out or have a special occasion meal.

The staff were really friendly and attentive. The food was brilliant! Really tasty, good portion sizes and reasonably priced. Save room for pudding as there is a massive range of ice cream sundaes. The ice cream was the best I had tasted.

Underwhelming from outside but there is a great family Italian restaurant hidden inside. Dad in the kitchen and mum front of house and the result is friendly and efficient service with great authentic Italian food and wines at affordable prices. Appears to be a local secret but well worth the effort for visitors. Only small so make a booking.

You always get a friendly welcome in this small family run restaurant. The menu is vast an offers something to suit everyone from pizzas and Patna to steaks and seafood. The quality is excellent whatever you choose.

Can't say enough about this place! I'm so glad I did my research on here before picking a restaurant! May not be the highest rated but deserves everyone of the five star ratings it has gotten. Meal and service were both first class! Will definitely be returning next time in Edinburgh.

Visited for a meal for two and was delighted with both the quality and the portion sizes. Great friendly service and delicious ice cream. Worth a visit!

My friend and I recently celebrated our 50th birthdays with a family lunch at al Borgo. It was a huge success with all the guests commenting on how lovely the food was and how well Claudia and Sylvia looked after us. We are regulars at the restaurant, even being invited to their 10th birthday party, so it was nice to share it with family and friends.

Food never disappoints and is matched by the friendly and welcoming staff. Would fully recovered as an alternative to over priced city centre Italian restaurants. Truly authentic and family feel.

This is a restaurant definitely worth a visit. It's a lovely small family run restaurant that sells authentic Italian food. On top of that the staff are very welcoming, hospitable and attentive.

Can say enough about Al Borgo. Other reviewers have also commented favourable about the family-run restaurant which has become a popular fixture in the area.Friendly staff, a fantastic selection and food freshly-cooked to order - they are really careful with allergies - make this a delight.

Going to Al Borgo is like visiting a long lost Italian relative for dinner. Family friendly welcome, excellent menu and fantastic specials to keep the regulars interested. Prices are reasonable and the food fantastic. Look forward to going back again, if only I could afford to go more often!

We were visiting Edinburgh and decided to go to the pictures and was hoping to get something to eat at the cinema complex......but there were no child friendly eaterys.We found Al borgo by accident but was far from disappointed. They managed to squeeze 8 of us into their busy dairy and served us in time to make our movie.Thank you all so much

We live locally and this is a first rate restaurant. The food is always excellent, service is great. we have been many times and each time is excellent.

My son and I often pop in for lunch because we appreciate and love the friendly welcome and the great choice of reasonably priced always delicious food. There is also the option to get smaller lunch time portions for many dishes and the festive menu at £25 a head sounds absolutely amazing.

Super meal at Al Borgo, a truly authentic Italian restaurant offering the most wonderful variety of dishes. Friendly, attentive service was much appreciated. Our compliments to the chef for our tasty meals, we shall endeavour to return.

So you look for an Italian restaurant with a difference and character for the purpose of celebrating a family anniversary. And hey presto, we latched onto this delightful “ristorante” in the suburbs of Edinburgh, Juniper Green to be exact.“Al Borgo” Ristorante is a family run business, established in 2003, ably figure-headed by Sylvia Carpico, the hostess, and her husband who is the wonder- maker in the kitchen. On arrival we were gently ushered to our table in a quiet room, and were greeted with “occasion adornments” on the wall and on the table, instantly making us feel special. We were then fêted with some wonderful menu choices. To begin with anything is possible, you can start with prawn dishes like the conventional “prawn cocktail” or something more sophisticated – “Gamberoni in Sfoglia” which is King Prawns in filo pastry with chilli dip. Absolutely delicious! Or something really special....”Cozze” which are Scottish Mussels cooked in white wine with either garlic or a touch of chilli. While our starters were being devoured, the wine list came round, and the consensus was for a “Zenato Valpolicella Ripassa”. This turned out to be the smoothest and most delicate of red wines and really is to be commended alongside fish dishes. This wine tastes of blackcurrants and blackberries with a slight hint of pepper and the finish that is smooth and viscous. A real delight!We do not have veal very often as a main course so it was nice to reacquaint with an Italian classic “Scaloppina Milanese” which is a escallop of veal cooked in breadcrumbs to perfection. The younger members of our group preferred dishes from the Pizza choices and one which stood out was “Pizza Marinara”, which was a pizza with mixed sea-food. By the end of all this we were beginning to feel famously lavished by our hostess and her staff. They made us feel so welcome and indulged us more than adequately.Rounding off of course, there was a long “carte” of desserts. One delight was “Coppa Amarena” – Vanilla Ice Cream (beautifully homemade) and Amarena Cherries in syrup and cream, a great way to round off a superb meal.We will certainly be back and wish the Carpicos well!

Went with the family on a visit to Edinburgh. People were friendly as always and we had a good time. There were 10 of us and there were no problems with service. Definitely recommend this restaurant if you're in the area. A good sign is it's always been busy when I've been in the past.

Being from Juniper Green, I've been to Al Borgo regularly. My family enjoy this restaurant for special occasions, celebrations or just because we cannot be bothered cooking! The family who run the restaurant are so lovely and always make their customers welcome! I've yet to have a bad meal there, fantastic extensive menu with plenty of choices to suit any dietary requirements or appetites! Their desserts are amazing, especially their own homemade ice cream (which you can buy in this from their chip shop next door!) Love you Al Borgo!

Another excellent meal at this very friendly family run restaurant, recommend the creme brûlée cheesecake, with their wonderful homemade ice cream!!!

First visit to this fantastic restaurant for lunch to celebrate brother in-laws birthday,extensive menu for lunch time,amazing food & lovely staff.

Al Borgo has a very varied and extensive menu. We have tried most things that are on offer over the years and have never had a bad meal here. They have a good selection of wines too and since we live within walking distance, everyone gets to enjoy a glass of wine. The family is warm and welcoming and takes time to ensure that you have everything you need and that you are enjoying your meal. Prices are very reasonable given the quality provided.We just keep going back.

We had a Wedding Party meal here the night before the Wedding and can say everyone enjoyed the very tasty meal we had. Three courses and all at a reasonable cost.

We've been going to Al Borgo since it opened, in fact we've been going since it was a sweetie and ice cream shop.This is our family's favourite restaurant by a mile, it's our 'go to' place for any occasion.The food is good, the staff are friendly and the atmosphere is relaxed.Great place.

Lovely restaurant. We found this purely by chance today and were incredibly impressed.The lunch menu was excellent value, large portions of beautifully cooked and presented food.The staff were amazing. Our waitress was the daughter of the owners and was so polite and helpful. She is clearly passionate about the business and this shines through.This is somewhere we would definitely return to and would have no hesitation in recommending to anyone looking for pleasant surroundings, excellent food and fabulous service.

Great family run place, friendly staff who pay attention to detail, great food, couldn't wish for more.

We had pizza at Al Borgo which was really good. It's not a wood-fired oven but it got really close to what pizza tastes like in italy. We enjoyed it, the staff was also very friendly. Recommended!

Visited this lovely restaurant on several occasions I have never been disappointed the food has always been excellent. Downside is it's a little bit pricey other than this it's worth a visit if you are in the area

This IS a family ran establishment and half of the customers seem very well know and part of the extended family, they really do make you feel welcome and relaxed the food quality is great and they offer alternatives from the heart when something is sold out. So much so Pasta night 1, came back for pizza then again for the Veal all excellent, they even make their own Ice Cream and Panacotta. Well Done and thank you all!

I visited la borgo when the restaurant hosted a fund raising evening for RDA Ravelrig. The food was lovely - my risotto was delicious. The staff were friendly, welcoming and attentive. What more could one ask? Well, the owners had organised an evening as a fund raising event for this local charity. How generous and thoughtful.We had a great time and will be back.

What a great find. We visited with family and were seated by the front of house owner. We felt welcome and relaxed immediately. A mixture of starters and various pizzas and pastas for mains, which were all excellent. The service was superb and very friendly, it made you feel like regulars! Really reasonably priced also. Wish we had somewhere like this in Berkhamsted.

Had my little boys birthday party here, ( pizza party) kids had a ball making there own pizza. Played plenty games and had loads of fun all the kids were talking about it n most important my wee boy had a fab day. Well done to all the staff for helping on his special day n making it great.

Second trip here and yet again were blown away with our experience. Good was above excellent and again service was fantastic. Always a great experience when the kids are happy and well looked after. Would go back again without question. Wish we had this place at home in Australia

Another great evening at Al Borgo! Four of us ate there on Saturday night and not one of us was disappointed! I had the black ink spaghetti with seafood. It was gorgeous! Great fast and efficient service. Well done, Sylvia!

Great staff, Fantastic food, and they are willing to help when needed, our kids caused some comotion and they assisted us in entertaining them, not tutting as some places do. THANKS TO ALL STAFF!

Food was fantastic. Had steak with whiskey and haggis sauce. Wine was good too. Could not fault anything. Fantastic food, weren't kept waiting for food, reasonably priced and services was always with a smile. I will be recommending this place to friends and family. Very satisfied customer :-)

This was at least the second time I've eaten here but the first time for probably ten years. I have to say it was a great experience and better than I remember. I would have given it a five if the portions had been a bit larger. The food was very tasty indeed and the menu was extensive although perhaps a little limited for vegetarians. I would eat here again.

Had a lovely meal at Al borgo. The food was amazing!! cocktails were lovely would recommend the kir royale it was very nice. The service was great even though the restaurant was full and the Turkish delight ice cream was amazing, could have done with a tub!! Not expensive at £57.00 for three courses each with a large glass of vino, 2 cocktails and 2 coffees. Love this place!!

I have visited Al Borgo many times over the past 10 years with each time being superb. Recently my daughter had her 6th birthday party in the back function room (her choice, as it's her favourite restaurant in Edinburgh) It was fantastic the kids get to make their own pizzas with a choice of toppings, then some of the delicious home made ice cream is served with their choice of sweet toppings. Kids all had a ball with the birthday girl saying it was "awesome". Well done to Claudia and the team at Al Borgo. We will be back again soon.

I visited Al Borgo with a few work colleagues and we had the best dinner. The starter specials for the night were all fantastic as well as the main courses. We had a mixture of everything on the table and everything was met with rave reviews. The best part was the home-made ice cream. Claudia was great about letting us substitute ice cream flavours in sundaes and make topping changes. All in all a great night!

First visit to Al Borgo with work mates for dinner. Easily one of the best Italian meals i have had in a restaurant!! Special mention to Claudia for putting up with our mix and match dessert requests!!

Booked a table for Sunday evening after a friend recommended we try this place. Went with my husband, father in law, my 7 year old daughter and 15 month old baby son. We had a fantastic meal! Food was flippin' delicious! Service was outstanding. Extremely friendly and very child friendly. Chef prepared our baby's meal first so that he was able to start eating soon after arrival. This made him and us happy! :-) Kids menu is fab! Great selection! Spotlessly clean restaurant, toilets and baby changing facilities are excellent. Our daughter has decided that she wants to return for her birthday lunch at the end of April! Many many thanks to all staff and owners at Al Borgo. X

Although I've borrowed the title from a classic 'Fawlty Towers' episode, any comparison with Al Borgo stops there! Silvia, Elio and Claudia really excelled themselves with their special occasion, '5-Course Wine Dinner' last Wednesday (19 March). We're local regulars and have never been disappointed but this was something else! We were welcomed into the Function Room with a glass of Prosecco, accompanied by home-made bread, olives and balsamic vinegar. The other courses then followed the traditional Italian pattern with Mozzarella & Speck ham, Home-made Pasta, Sea Bream on Roasted Vegetables and Lamb Chops, Italian Style with Rosemary Potatoes, finishing with their home-made (naturally!) Cassatta Siciliana. Each course was accompanied by its own Italian wine, specially selected (and introduced) by Al Borgo's very knowledgable Wine Supplier; a Rose from the North-East, a Sicilian Red, a Tuscan White, a Puglian Read and, to finish, a sweet moscato d'Asti from Piedmonte, all perfectly complementing their dish. It came as no surprise to discover that the Event had been staged to celebrate Al Borgo's award of a Certificate of Excellence in Italian Cuisine. This was a special event with a party atmosphere, but the place is a 'Suburban Gem' with every customer treated like a family friend. Even the 'ordinary' menu, including Pizza n' Pasta standards, is well worth the journey out from town.

Enjoyed a lovely birthday meal here due to Claudia's help. She helped us plan a menu to suit everyone's taste. We all enjoyed the prosecco on arrival, then we had a selection of antipasti which consisted of Italian meats,melon with Parma ham,breads,cheeses,olives and salad. The main courses were all lovely. Then we had cake with gorgeous ice cream all washed down with wine then teas and coffees. We would certainly have another birthday bash in al borgo,the staff are very helpful and nothing is too much bother.

We have been many time over the years, but the last visit with a group of six was particularly successful. The atmosphere is friendly, the service very good and professional. We were all delighted with our food, some had steak some had pizza some had pasta and we were all very pleased. You may have to book as they can be very busy.

Chipped plates no offer of bread to mop up lovely juice from mushroom starter not much atmosphere. Food good shame about ambience. Will not rush back.

Friendly, always a warm welcome and delicious food - not just pizza and pasta, although the grandchildren appreciate these! And wonderful homemade ice cream for dessert, too.

Visited this little Italian restaurant by accident when the place we had intended to visit didn't serve food... A common occurrence on a Monday around Edinburgh it seems.... And Al Borgo doesn't usually either, only it was the day before New Year's Eve, so they had opened some extra days over Christmas and New Year.Well, what a find! The menu was varied, the prices very reasonable and the food cooked beautifully. The staff were very friendly (as were the other customers) and if we'd had room for a dessert, they looked amazing.We will definitely return next time we're around Edinburgh.