Amarone Edinburgh in Edinburgh, City of

Staff was inattentive and disrespectful. Disappointing atmosphere and I would not recommend it to any couple looking to have a nice Valentine’s Day dinner.

We had booked for our first day dinner, and saw the amazing reviews so thought ‘this must be the place!’ And for a short while-it seemed to be. Prices are reasonable, atmosphere is gorgeous but then we get pushed on by the staff, rushed at the very beginning as we were asked for orders as we sat down. Then being pushed on extra food that was not necessary nor would have added anything to the meal. The drinks were stellar, bar staff are amazing and played no part in this constructive review. Gave us a bit of entertainment as they talked to each other. But then-when we did order, it came much too quick. After having been pushed on once more, we decided that we wouldn’t be ordering any more (having previously discussed ordering another round of drinks and dessert) and left- with the 10% service charge on a two person table. Overall- I wish I had the experience the more positive reviews had

Booked a table for my daughter and granddaughter on a Wednesday for 2:30pm. We turned up ten minutes before our allotted time to be told “ you’re table’s not ready so you can either take the booth nearest door or wait till your one becomes available” We decided just to stay at the booth although being right beside the door you had a draught every time the door opened. We waited ages for a drinks order to be taken, then ages again for the menu to appear but it was only the a la carte so I had to ask for the lunch menu. The food was ok but the whole experience was about waiting! The restaurant was by no means busy by the time we started eating so there was absolutely no reason for such slow service. An instantly forgettable one and a half hours and I won’t be back.

I came here for my birthday and for a staff meeting and for a date just tonight. 3 visits and all 5/5 stars!!!! Great food, prices and service! Big shoutout goes to Eva!!! Great recommendations. I will visit again!

Great food and cozy atmosphere! The food was absolutely delicious, and the atmosphere was very cozy, even though the place was quite busy. The service was fast, and the staff was very friendly. The only small thing I’d mention is that it would be great if they let customers know that the burgers are a bit spicy. Other than that, everything was perfect—definitely a place worth visiting!

Some of the most amazing seafood pasta I've eaten of late as good as my mom's and that's really saying something. This place was really nice, great atmosphere, great service and the food was second to none.

The food was excellent, thoroughly recommend the Veal, service was faultless

Found this little gem in Edinburgh and I'm gutted we don't have one in Leeds or closer than Scotland. The food literally blew me away with amazing cocktails and mocktails too. I can't wait to go back. 100% recommend to anybody who loves Italian food or just amazing food.

Such a lovely place to eat. We had the pre-theatre menu, it was limited but the food was amazing. Every member of staff we had was so attentive. Would definitely go there again.

This was our first night dinner spot in Edinburgh, we tried to book but was told we could not, which was a little frustrating as we were not able to use a discount, and the staff were not able to make an acception due head office rules? Think that may not be the truth. The food was good but not great same for the service the building is an old bank and very impressive,

Delicious food with a fantastic atmosphere. Wine also delicious. Highly recommend!

Very good cuisine in a very pleasant setting!

Good food but a really weird thing where they have a great value 3 course menu in addition to the full menu, but the whole table has to have one or the other. Steak was cooked to perfection medium rare and it's a really good atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit if you are around St. Andrews square.

Amazing food, amazing views and service was second to none. Highly recommended.

One of the best places in Edinbirgh I've ever been! The nicest staff, great pasta and pizza, ahh :)

Excellent place, very tasty food, excellent crew

Great location, delicious food and great atmosphere. Lovely building too. They need to improve the elevated seating though, as it got uncomfortable after a short time - it was sloped forward, so I was constantly pushing on the step/bar to get back on the seat. Sadly the step/bar was also loose, as obviously others have been doing the dam me. Would recommend though.

Very disappointing experience due to unrealistic high expectations from our side. The place is very nice, high ceilings, clean, good lighting. A bit cramped but that's fine. We ordered a) focaccia, which was nice b) carbonara because I was fooled by the wording (original recipe...), it has so much liquid - cream which meant it wasn't done properly; c) Milanese, which was awful, the chicken fillet was super thick and so it was more like a burger than a Milanese. The point of the thin fillet is that you get the bread crumb flavour too but the thing was so thick that it was just tasteless chicken all along, as the chicken is not marinated or seasoned. Spaghetti with the carbonara and the Milanese were also very average pasta you can find in anynsupermarket, nothing special. If you are expecting real Italian don't be fooled by the looks and the menu. You will still get a much better experience than in other "Italians" in the UK but this was disappointing. Maybe stick to the pizzas.

One of the best pizzas I've ever eaten! The base was crispy, the tomato sauce was incredibly good and the whole place made us feel welcome. Nice atmosphere in the room. If you like pizza you should try it!

Excellent late lunch. Service was exceptional.

Fab meal with excellent service

Here again for my daughters graduation. 3 times in a row for special occasions we've managed to have the same table! Food as always brilliant.

Such a lovely spot for dinner. Reasonably priced. Perfect location. I suffer with a nut allergy, and staff were really accommodating and helpful.

Fantastic restaurant. All the staff are extremely efficient and the food is amazing. Went there twice in 4 days.

Food was good, I ask for Quattro formaggi which they don’t have in menu and that made it for me. Thank you very much, it’s my favourite pizza.

Lovely meal, great service and good price

Great Italian food in a gorgeous restaurant ambiance. Perfect service! Beautiful Lasagna!!! Thks!!!

Amazing, I hope if they add some halal food but vegetarian options fabulous as well.

I booked the place for my boyfriend’s birthday dinner. The food was really good and the cocktails too. Very busy but definitely worth the try and also a very nice place and friendly staff .

Great place, great food highly recommend.

The food and service are great.

We had a nice time, staff was friendly and efficient

Really nice Italian restaurant with a vibrant atmosphere. The only problem is that the service can be too slow at times

Amarone never disappoint you. Amazing food and great atmosphere.

What a lovely environment, we had a great lunch, our server went above and beyond she was so nice. Food was delicious and warm. Would definitely recommend this restaurant, will definitely be back. Would like to thank our server Ebony for her patience and also guidance. Thanks you made it a much more pleasant dining experience.

Staff rude, staff rushing you to order, finish your food. Give you the bill before finished. It's a shame because the food is perfect. Wouldn't go again.

Cosmin the chap on shift was fantastic. Super friendly, restaurant was immaculate, food was great and general vibe was perfect. The restaurant is super lucky to have staff like him

My experience at Amarone was disappointing and marred by several issues. The service was chaotic, with an unacceptably long wait between the starters and mains. To make matters worse, we found plastic in our mozzarella starter. While the manager did remove the cost of this dish from the bill, the problems didn’t end there. When the bill arrived, it mistakenly included charges for another table in addition to ours, which led to an unnecessary and time-consuming hassle to have it corrected. Overall, the disorganisation overshadowed what could have been an enjoyable meal.

Food was good but that’s it. Waiters were very pushy. In just a few mins after the menu was given they reached us twice to ask for order. When we were leaving they started to clean (wash) table when we were still near the table, trying to put the coat on. The restaurant was empty, why rush?? The overall time spent there was around 30 mins, gave us a vibe of a fast food place;/

Friendly staff only to sell you extra products and pass on the obligatory 10% tip on the bill. Some dishes are ok for the price. You mainly pay for the frame.

Very spacious restaurant with beautiful decoration. The service has been excellent and the food exquisite.

Delicious food, but very sad, unless the whole table orders you can't order a menu

Noisy and crowded. Food reasonable for Italian. Bit concerned as many items not vegetarian friendly but waiter immediately offered vegetarian option , so service fantastic.

A good place with a great atmosphere and very delicious Italian food. Recommended

Very professional staff, lovely atmosphere and first class food, will definitely return again.

Probably the worst dining experience we have ever had. Tables far too close together to afford your own space and any privacy whatsoever, packed in like sardines. It was like being in McDonalds. And as for the food, awful! Staff were excellent and the wine also but the restaurant doesn’t produce the wine. All in all we won’t ever be back!

Went for work team Xmas lunch. Food was decent and service good. On arrival though we were told they needed table back in 90 minutes. Given this was a 3 course Xmas lunch we felt very rushed. Felt as though they simply wanted you in and out as quickly as possible whilst taking £55 for the set menu. Appreciate that restaurants need to make money but it felt like a bit of a pi55 take.

Let yourself fall in love with one of the most charming Italian food places in Edinburgh 😍 All the food was delicious and at a very good price. And about the desserts... Talk 🤤🤤🤤 Additionally, the service is excellent. Super recommended

Service was fantastic, friendly staff, food was perfect, I had the Ravioli, stuffed with peas, lemon, it was fresh, just delicious, my friend had the gnocchi, again delicious. Well worth a visit.

Food and service was amazing. Not cheap but worth it.

This was our second visit when visiting Edinburgh.🙂....say no more!👍

Absolutely fantastic place. Everything was perfect

Haven't been here for a while but it hasn't lost it's charm and atmosphere. Food was excellent and the service the best I've had anywhere for a while. Staff friendly, polite, efficient and very kindly found us an alternative table farther into the restaurant. Well worth a visit.

Cold steaks , £15 extra for luke warm or cold steak is a rip off. Only the chips were warm. Christmas Dinner for 7 staff spoilt by cold food.

The pizza is excellent.. The mushroom soup is mediocre..

Never heard of this place until some friends who came to visit took us there for dinner. If you are a lasagna lover, this is the place for you! One of the best lasagna that I have ever tasted. I was hungry and unfortunately did not take pictures but I would recommend it without a doubt. The chocolate mousse was also a delight. We will definitely come back with family and friends.

It was yum. Many thanks to the Indian waiter, he was kind and helpful.

Lunch at 12.15pm Sunday 8 Dec We had a delicious meal - mains, desserts and drinks All food was super tasty, beautifully presented and generous portions also! Grand job Kitchen team! Service was good - we were well attended. Erica looked after us really well! I appreciated that although it was Christmas season we had the option to order from their regular A la Carte Menu. I appreciated being given a table by the window as asked. Thank you very much! Growth edges: consider getting more milk alternatives such as coconut, almond, soy? Atmosphere. The high ceilings add a wonderful vibe. I gave 4 stars, however, because it was so loud that even if the 4 of us were nested at a window table I had to shout to make myself heard across a dquare table. Oat and dairy are milks that some people can't have and I am one of them, that was the only downside of my experience there today. Thanks!

‼️CUSTOMER BEWARE‼️ I made a reservation online for 10pm at Amarone. We arrived before then and waited at the host desk to be sat. The hostess immediately started the experience off poorly when she stated they were closed now as we were being taken to our table. Once we were sat, with no menus provided, a server walked over to ask our order as the kitchen was closing. The time was 10:05pm. We requested menus and ordered 2 glasses of wine. Once the wine was brought to our table we were again asked by our server for our food order as the kitchen was closing. We needed an allergen menu as my wife has a severe allergy to all nuts so thorough review must be made of our order. When we again did not order, at just 10:08pm, the server directed one of the managers out way who again requested our order. We firmly, but respectfully, stated we understood the kitchen was closing and that we were making every attempt to order as soon as possible. My wife was recording herself during this dining experience for fun, not intentionally capturing any staff or other patrons, when one staff member came over and directed her to stop recording. She stopped with no hesitation, and you guessed it, 10:10pm and we were asked again for our order. After this much pressure with only 5 minutes to review a menu and make a selection which also required review of an allergen menu we decided to walk out of the restaurant. We had lost all confidence that the staff or chefs would take care as to not cross contaminate our dishes and did not feel at this time they even wanted to service us. To the management at Amarone, do better. Either do not allow a reservation to be made so late or require your staff to take proper care of all guests. This was truly an awful experience. I encourage hungry visitors to try Bar Napoli for a fantastic experience and meal. We went there following our awful Amarone visit and could not have been more pleased. The staff was considerate, made conversation and walked us through our entire order respectfully. The food was amazing and some of the best risotto I’ve ever had. I thank you Amarone, for being the absolute worst which in turn allowed me to experience how amazing Bar Napoli was.

Went here last 4 years for Christmas dinner with my son brilliant as always

I tasted the lasagna and the calzone and both were so amazing! The lasagna had huge tasty chunks of ragu and the calzone had lots of filling as well. I really recommend and will definitely be back next time I’m in Edinburgh.

Magnificent if you're ever in Edinburgh Scotland!

Great selection and authentic Italian food. Try the Lasagna it's brill.

Beautiful decor. Food was amazing. Table tiny for 7 people, we were squashed together! Member of staff quite rude to a party member saying she was sitting in the way! That’s where her seat was!! Felt a bit rushed as yes we were told we only had table for 2 hours but food not actually at table until an hour before we were due to leave! However all said food was unbelievable and would definitely visit again but would ask for a bigger table!

Tables far too close together, you keep getting bumped when people leave/ sit down.

Wandering streets of Edinburgh and came across this absolutely fabulous restaurant. Were welcomed from word go, excellent service, attentive, nothing too much trouble. Outstanding quality of food, service... Everything! Highly recommend!

Stunning surroundings, lovely service, plenty of choice. Went with my mum who eats meat and dairy and she had lots of options. Separate vegan menu for me which I was very pleased with. Recommend booking in advance - full even on a November Monday evening but very highly recommended.

Stunning inside and the presentations of our meal were amazing! Lasagna and veal were our choices after delightful starters of bruschetta and Insalata di Sorrento! Our waiter was very attentive and courteous ♥️

Think this was the 3rd time visiting Amarone in Edinburgh, we got the exact same service as the previous times. The food is always excellent. Fresh tasting and cooked to perfection. Hopefully one day I'll get to dine in the secret vault dining room.

A nice Italian restaurant with exquisite cuisine. Perfect warm place with very good service. Carbonara perfect.

Really good pizza, good service and reasonably priced for its location. I enjoyed it and will return.

The best Italian restaurant ever I have been .. I tried resitto , and porata and vegi pasta

Good food and a lovely baby bellini mocktail 🤗

One of Authentic italian restaurant in edinburgh old town area, i recommend the wide range of it's pizza, i ordered tartufata, it's vegan💫

Excellent place and very convenient for the Assembly Room on George Street G4 concert. Park and ride from Inglson and tram to St Andrews Square

Everything was wonderful in this restaurant We were served by Erika ( the australian girl), very pleasant and polite We highly recommend this place ❤️

Nice meal, Nice staff, friendly atmosphere

Great food in a very busy restaurant 👍🏻

Great food friendly staff would happily visit again

Large venue with loud noise. Despite that, cozy and pleasant. We were 4 people 2 were really satisfied with our choices of dishes. The other two were dissatisfied, among other things, the risotto was totally tasteless. Got a deduction on the bill for that dish but unfortunately one of us went home still hungry.

Extremely disappointed in this Restaurant We were told we had two hours for our meal , just when we ordered our wine they came and asked if we could skip starter and dessert 🫣as they wanted the table , actually couldn’t believe the cheek of them . Food was nice but definitely would not recommend this restaurant was more like a conveyor belt !! Definitely misses personal touch!! Shame

Gorgeous meal, friendly staff, and a lovely evening 😊

The food was good the service was excellent

Quality food, amazing and quick staff!

They used to have an incredible lasagne but recipe was changed recently. Not impressed. Service charge makes me feel uncomfortable and I hate it when it's added to the bill by default.

Delicious food and amazing attention from our waitress Hikary who kindly explained us the menu and recommended us some fabulous starters and desserts.

A great culinary experience in a beautiful location with friendly and attentive staff. The atmosphere in the evening is lively and energetic, which ensures a certain level of noise as many guests enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.

Fabulous food & the staff are great , will definitely be back when visiting Edinburgh again

Fantastic Italian restaurant with a relaxed vibe and excellent food.

Get to the top 5 pizzas ever by throwing. Really good down to the dough. I recommend this place to everyone. It is worth making a table reservation also during lunch time.

Finally a bit of Italy in Scotland... exceptional pasta and truly special sliced ​​beef! All seasoned with the courtesy and friendliness of Hikary! Recommended😉

Delicious, beautiful and excellent staff!

We were late getting there (near closing time) and nothing was a problem. Love this llace. Well worth a visit if you're visiting edinburgh. Suggest to book if its the weekend though. Very popular restaurant 👌

Had a very lovely pizza. Service was also top quality. Only complaint was that it felt very hot inside. But would definitely recommend.

Delightful, tasty and memorable. Attentive wait staff, great selection paired with original Italian cuisine. Our daughter and son in law have traveled all of Europe and they agreed that the menu and taste of the offerings at the Amarone were within their top ten.

Food was gorgeous, service was excellent. Cannot fault a thing and will absolutely be back.

Delightful, tasty and memorable. Attentive wait staff, great selection paired with original Italian cuisine.

A very pleasant restaurant in a very beautiful building. Room a little noisy due to the height of the ceilings. Excellent pizza and sumptuous lasagna. Delicious desserts Very good service. Fast and efficient. Rather expensive but the taste was there.

Went with a friend today and we had not booked, but they managed to fit us in. We both had an excellent pizza and very tasty. Friendly staff and good service. Highly recommended and will be returning.

In the central location, an excellent place. Sober, elegant, very spacious. I ate a pizza which I must say had nothing to envy of an Italian pizza, other diners ate first courses which were also excellent.