ASK Italian - Edinburgh in Edinburgh, City of

Very tasty, large portions, enough choice, very friendly service

Delicious, flavorful pizza! I found you on Find Me Glutenfree. Thank you for the careful preparation! We were happy to have the outdoor seating – even if it was a bit chilly in the shade... It's so nice to be able to eat out spontaneously with celiac disease without making a reservation. Thank you so much!!!🫶🏻

Lovely food, friendly staff and nice location whilst on a 3 day visit to Scotland. Would go again.

Food was mediocre at best. Nothing terrible but nothing to write home about either. Not as authentic Italian as I was hoping.

Although the time of the reservation I made for 5 people with my family at your Edinburgh branch, where I came on holiday at the weekend, was 21.30 pm, a lady whose name I do not know told us that the kitchen was closed and that they forgot to call for cancellation of the reservation and sent us by being rude enough, I saw my name on the screen and said why didn't you notify me with my name written on the screen, we were in a difficult situation with my children and friends and this was not nice and I would like you to know that I will tell everyone around me about this bad never going again

Would-be Italian restaurant, but the best pasta we ate in Edinburgh. Service very nice.

Lovely staff, great food and all in all a fab day out. I’ll certainly be back. 👍

Very welcoming staff.. Good food...well prepared and from what it seems they use Italian products. Pizza can also be an excellent alternative to the chips and burgers you eat around the city. I recommend it because the environment is really super nice.

Food was great! Our server, Austin, was very friendly and provided excellent service!

Absolutely delightful Italian restaurant! The food is authentic and delicious, and the atmosphere is warm and cozy. But what truly makes this experience special is Valentina, our server. She's professional, attentive, and made us feel like family. Highly recommend!

Callum served us. We asked for a quick meal and he delivered. Food was also excellent.

Nice staff, pizza cheap and good, atmosphere is OK, only the cleanliness of the table and toilet can be improved.

I speak for a place outside. Very few places allow dogs in. Since we still want to eat, we decided on the Italian restaurant. The place in front of the restaurant was loud and the service was probably so busy inside that we had to wait longer outside. But the food was nice and the lady who served us was also very friendly.

Austin was a great server. Very polite and nice. Would definitely come back if he was my server again.

Callum was our server, even though we were a large group with several kids, he took care of us.

Excellent food ! Really fresh ingredients and so well done ! A few, but good options of wine also !

We been served by Austin , a very nice person he looked after us for the time we been in restaurant. The food was great and the atmosphere was nice . Highly recommend this place 👌🏻

A fabulous dinner after a 12 hour day touring the Scottish Highlands! We were famished, and the flatbread pizza was just what we needed!

Not the best. Went here with my partner for a nice meal. Food was overpriced, lacked any real flavour and was rather bland. Service was shocking. Our waiter was not attentive and was far too slow bringing food/drinks, at one point they were almost stood watching and did not clear our plates making us feel very uncomfortable. Go and support a local restaurant instead of visiting here.

Pleasant venue, nice food and prompt service, what else one could ask for.

Very cold every time the door opened, bad design idea, food was ok pasta a bit over cooked

Great atmosphere, the food we had was delicious 😋 will definitely be back.

Great experience! The staff was super friendly and very accommodating with our special requests. The food was absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and authentic. Lovely atmosphere too. Highly recommend!

This was really good pizza. Forget Italy, The cities for pizza are New York, Montreal, Buenos Aires and now I add this place in Edinburgh. I think is the quality of the water as is the case in NYC and Montreal. Service is friendly, just did not interacted much as I paid online. Also the fried zucchini is amazing.

Amazing service and food thank you very much

had such a lovely date with my boyfriend here today, our server Saif and manager Very were really polite and friendly. Super accommodating and gave lots of suggestions which was very helpful. Just lovely conversation and energy in general, will definitely come again- if not for them, then the amazing lasagne!!!

Ordered food on Deliveroo .. mushroom risotto was delicious .. creamy and good portion..lovely containers to pack them and the restaurant gave complimentary Limonata drink.. a lovely experience overall

It is off season now On April and half of the restaurant is empty when we reached at 7pm, yet the lady told us they can’t accommodate 7 people and the kitchen is busy!!

Delicious, spectacular treatment, in the 6 days that we were traveling in the city we ate here for 2 days 🫶🏻🫶🏻 the fantastic Carbonara

Lady at the door, Saturday night. Was my super host!!!! So funny and chatty, really made our night. Recommend calamari and that was a superb choice. Thanks again!

We are not our countrymen. Besides, there are so many good Italian restaurants in Edinburgh, and the prices are way too high, but the quality is way too bad, and some are too salty. In general, the various pasta meats and vegetables are very good, but there are too many noodles, which is not good. I can only give two stars because the Bolognese here is too flat, plain and tastes like unsalted; while the linguine carbonara is way too salty. I cannot stand this. I ordered twice online and I won’t eat in. The prices are way too high, but the quality is way too bad, comparing with Edinburgh‘s other Italian restaurants. Find somewhere else. There are hundreds of other decent Italian restaurants in Edinburgh.

The service was fantastic with fresh, delicious food and a happy, relaxing atmosphere. The staff were very helpful and made sure I was looked after. Overall, the service was outstanding, and with a fantastic range on the menu and great pricing, I look forward to returning when I'm next in Edinburgh.

I had an amazing dining experience at Ask Italian in Edinburgh. The service was outstanding—every staff member was incredibly attentive and friendly, making my visit truly the best one yet. The restaurant’s location is excellent, nestled in the heart of the city, and it offers plenty of tables so there’s never a feeling of overcrowding. The food was exceptionally delicious, bursting with authentic Italian flavors that delighted my taste buds. From the moment I walked in until the end of the meal, every detail was perfect, making it a memorable experience that I highly recommend to anyone seeking superb service and a delightful culinary experience.

Delicious food and great service!

The food & staff team were amazing. Would highly recommend.

Nice lunch, was able to book and use the 2 for 1 taste card. Friendly staff and tasty food.

Were here for dinner. The menu offers a lot of choice. It's great here for vegetarians. Had the vegetarian version of the carbonara and was totally happy with my choice. The mocktails are also highly recommended and very tasty.

Austin was very friendly and attentive

There’s a first for everything. First time I have been to an Italian restaurant that did not offer bread prior to ordering. First time our meal for a family of five was served separately per person. The lady that served our food was so rude. Yet another first, the service was so poor we didn’t bother with dessert.

I DONT HAVE ANYTHING TO SAY JUST GO THERE AND TRY THE BURRATA CARBONARA AND THE LEMON DESERT!!!! I DONT KNOW HOW TO GO BACK TO NORMAL LIFE AFTER EXPERIENCING THIS!! FENOMENAL I just got my third passion fruit martini while I type this and I love this place

Good food served with a smile 😄.. menu extensive. Well worth visiting 😃

Overall, it was a decent experience. We ordered three dishes pizza, pasta, and mashed potatoes. The food was good, but would I come back? Probably not (the taste was just average). The restaurant has a nice atmosphere, but I didn’t like the attitude of the woman at the reception. She was turning away people without reservations in a rude way, and when I told her I had a booking, she responded with a condescending and careless tone.

Great meal at Ask Italian tonight. Our server Austin was lovely and the food was beautiful. I fully recommend the Pollo Milanese and the Cherry with Clotted Cream ice cream.

amazing staff!! food is delightful

My partner Order me a lasagna and it was not eatable. It tasted very sour as if it was off. I have to Order food replacement now. Not really happy about that as I was looking forward to it..

The food was good, but it wasn’t an authentic carbonara. Also, we realized the next day that we had been charged more than expected, but by then, we were no longer in Edinburgh.

Was at shandwick place ask italian there was no lasagne left the chef went out of his way to make one this is my favourite restaurant well done everyone thank you x i have no issue getting served

The service at Ask here in Edinburgh was fantastic, we were served by an Austin who catered for all the needs we required.

Austin was incredibly attentive and helpful his friendly attitude completed a lovely evening. Food was lovely and great value for money.

Crowded, good food and fast service But cleanliness doesn't mean she offered me the juice and I leaned on her hand and the table and put it down and walked away, expecting her to come back and wipe it off. She left and went to complete other people's requests. The table had not been wiped clean from the people before me. It was all juices and sticky food

Nice expierience, I hightly recommend

We showed up late-ish for the dinner rush and they were able to seat us and the place was a comotion of activity. Even with being busy, we received great service and ate delicious food. Pop in and if they can seat you, it will be worth the experience.

Absolutely gorgeous from service to food. A beautiful experience. And delicious

We had a blast! The lasagna was delicious and maybe even the best I have eaten! We also had the pasta carbonara which was very good. I highly recommend this restaurant 😊

Food was amazing!! But the service has room for improvement... They're nice, but it takes a while to get served even when there's barely anyone there

Food was beautiful, hot and fast delivery

Food was amazing, I have to recommend the Rosemary Bread and the Salami Misti pizza. Callum and Vale were brilliant waiters, made us feel very welcome. Will be back again soon!!!

excellent pizza. and it is not a given to find an ITALIAN pizza outside of Italy. Spaghetti with tomato sauce like mom's. attention to detail and to the not indifferent guest. positive note for allergens. really recommended

Got seated quickly and our drinks. Took awhile to take our food order. Served others before us that arrived after

Excellent service, food, and drinks! Staff are very friendly!

Great food, good atmosphere , friendly staff :)

Our server was very odd and the food was honestly not worth the price. I don’t think we would not come back (could have been just this person though), which was a shame because their menu looked quite good (esp for vegetarians).

Austin served us. Very nice man and food and service was lovely! would definitely recommend :)

Every things was fine, Delicious Food, Austin is the Best

lovely food, great service from Val as usual xx

A cozy place and good treatment Staff

Bullies is all I can start with - My wife and her family visited your restaurant for a meal, and regrettably, their experience was far from satisfactory. They were seated after a 20-minute wait, despite the restaurant not being particularly busy at that time. Unfortunately, the service they received from your staff was not only subpar, but one staff member was notably rude. After placing their order for a starter and some wine, they found the food to be unsatisfactory and uneatable. When they sought to settle the bill, your staff allegedly claimed it was “against the law” to order only a starter with wine. I am perplexed by this assertion and would appreciate clarification on the legality of such a claim. I am deeply concerned about the treatment my wife and her family received. As they are Brazilian, I find it particularly troubling that they would be subjected to what could be perceived as bullying or intimidation in your establishment. My wife and I are regular patrons of Ask Italian in Worthing, as we hold your restaurant in high regard. However, this experience has left us reconsidering our loyalty.

Recently visited this branch of Ask Italian while staying in Edinburgh. We were really impressed by the quality of the food but more impressed by our waiter, Austin, who provided excellent service to everyone he was serving. He was a great example of what amazing customer service is and so Ask Italian should be proud to have him.

Worst service ever, Rude supervisor

Great place and lovely service by Callum☺️

The service is bad, and the supervisor's behavior is racist. I do not recommend it at all.

Worst service ever, disrespectful

Mains took ages to arrive. Seafood gratin was barely seafood but shrimp. One single piece of salmon, 0 cod inside. Beef papardelle, all of the pasta pieces were stuck to each other. Obviously we ate it because we were starving at that point. The only good dish was the caesar salad and thats all.

Fantastic food for a family celebration. Having called ahead and indicated one party in the group had severe nut allergies, delighted on arrival to be informed the kitchen was nut free. Would definitely suggest making more of this in advertising the restaurant as it made such a difference to my daughters experience of eating out. The place was pretty busy. Everyone loved their food and knowing it was a nut free environment made it more relaxed. Will definitely visit other ASK Italian restaurants after this experience.

I ordered a seafood gratin and the dish came with 2 tiny pieces of fish, 3 prawns and lots of potatoes. You should change de name of the plate to potatoes au gratin. I felt robbed.

We got a veggie side and half the dish was quite cold - it tasted microwaved, honestly. The pasta dishes (seafood and bolognese) weren't very flavorful unfortunately. Otherwise, it was a nice crowd there and the staff was all friendly.

They should have asked an Italian...

The restaurant is beautiful and their food is delicious, especially the garlic bread with mozzarella cheese, and they have delicious cheese pizza. Of course, all the meat with chicken is not halal, but overall it is a restaurant worth a visit.

A beautiful restaurant with light food. I recommend it

Amazing food and drinks and brilliant service from ELLIE would recommend. Super central to tourist attractions and hotels which is also a plus for us as tourists. Definitely worth the visit. Thanks Ellie :)

Food mediocre with the rudest ignorant waiter ever. Enough said

Stakk innom litt sent for en ekstra matbit før kvelden. Min partner bestilte pasta bolognese og jeg bestilte lemon tart og en drink med cotton candy på toppen, veldig rosa og nusselig. Desserten var god på smak, og den hvite sjokoladen ble servert formet som en sitron. Bestilte også bringebærlemonade. Pastaen var kokt bra med fyldig god smak og bra porsjon. Alt i alt et godt måltid og hyggelig servitør.

We had a family meal here last Friday night. Starters arrived inside 10mins. Main course arrived 1hr 25mins after Starters! Absolute nightmare! Got few half hearted apologies from staff & discount on bill only to realise when home we got charged for disserts that we said we didn't want because it too late! Two kids with us, one actually fell asleep. A manager needs to address this problem. This is unacceptable!

Had a fantastic lunch! Craig's cocktail was absolutely divine and the service from Valentina and Veronika was outstanding. Really quick service and delicious food, loved the arancini trio ❤️ the Christmas decorations and vibe are fab! molto molto grazie 🙌🏻

This is not an Italian restaurant. Food very but very rabish

Excellent food, really enjoyed it, very welcoming service, friendly staff and atmosphere, definitely come back xx

Fijne bediening en heerlijk eten. Goeie ligging in het winkelgebied en goed bereikbaar. De lasagne ie een echte aanrader

**Avoid!!!!** First impressions weren’t the best, tables very close together. Service was incredibly slow, I gave up waiting and had to go up and ask if we could order. We sat for ages waiting for our drinks, at which point we could see our food was cooked and ready sat at the side of the kitchen. 10/15 minutes had past, still no drinks or food, the food was still sat getting cold. The staff didn’t seem to know what to do, they were spending their time wondering around. Eventually the food was brought round to us, pizza was stone cold, calamari was freezing cold, seafood gratin was warm but swimming in water and flavourless. Other people were having similar problems, one lady waited at least 25 minutes for a dessert and the table behind were also complaining. We then had to wait ages to receive the bill, at which point we gave up as we had been in there far too long and had to get up to pay. There are so many incredible restaurants nearby, I can’t stress this enough.. go elsewhere.

Natasha was lovely, food was yummy and filling. Recommend the garlic flatbread and seafood gratin, good portions :)

Don't ask Coz you don't get 30 minutes waiting for a drink nevermind the food First time last time Asta la pasta baby

Very nice and hot food, was very busy but staff were excellent. The meeter and greeter had a wonderful friendly manner. Our waiter was Austin, very friendly, and attentive. All staff smiled which was nice to see. Well done! Have been here a few times now and will come again.

Lovely meal with first class service

Just want to thank Austin who served us this evening, he was fantastic and we loved the Christmas Menu. Thank you !

Without doubt the best pizza I have ever eaten… and I was there at the start when James, brother of Prue Leith opened an early Pizza Express in Walton, Surrey… Tonight’s iteration was truly memorable - classic, crispy base topped with tomato, mozzarella, obviously, but with creative additions: njuda, goat cheese… just could not be bettered… Loved it. Callum who looked after me in the midst of a buzzing vibe, still found time for attentive personal service… Highly recommended. Ps pizza doesn’t appear on your list of recommendations apart from calzone!

Fantastic service would come again

Austin was very polite, checked in on us and was respectful to our group having a catch up and not rushing us along. Tasty food and glad there were great vegan options.

Food is amazing😍 Service of Austin is really good.

Lovely Italian with a great choice of menu! Food was amazing and very lovely staff! Veronica on the door was particularly welcoming and helped to create a great atmosphere from arrival! Would definitely recommend here for a lovely meal

Had a lovely evening out for a meal here this weekend! Food was brilliant and the staff were very attentive and helpful. Veronica went above and beyond for us! Would recommend to others in the Edinburgh city centre for a cosy night out!

Food was lovely, our server Austin was very friendly, hardworking and such a pleasant guy. Great service.