bar italia in Edinburgh, City of

Beautiful little authentic Italian cuisine on main street near old town Everything was Beautiful and made with a loving touch, and affordable Staff very freindly and courteous

We visited Bar Italia about 4pm on a Thursday for a late lunch. We pretty much had the entire place to ourselves. We ordered the Rocket salad (£12) and pizza Margherita (£12) Both the salad and the pizza were delicious. The service was prompt and efficient. The atmosphere is a comfortable authentic Italian setting with several murals covering the walls. We will visit Bar Italia again when we return to Edinburgh.

We stopped in on a rainy night for dinner. Sometimes you get lucky and find a great authentic Italian restaurant. The service from Ricardo was outstanding and our dinner was delicious. The young lady that brought our cappuccinos after our dinner along with our decadent desserts was so sweet. This was well worth the walk in the rain.

Super cozy place, wonderful food, we received great service from Victor. Thank you very much, we will definitely be back

Amazing food, lovely staff and very relaxing environment.

Great little city Italian restaurant.

Was there for pre theatre on Wednesday seems they were expecting to be busy. We were squeezed onto a table we had to move the table and chairs not be bumped by other customers and staff moving around plus I was hard up against the gentleman behind who was 't none to happy although we were there first. Seemed to want to rush us over the orders and got our starters which were good when we finished they took the plates away 30 seconds later my very hot Lasagne on a Cast Iron hot plate also they came out with my wife's seafood risotto thought that was a bit quick. Well the pasta for risotto was very floury which kind of spoilt the course. There was no water bowl to clean your fingers to the 2 prawns and 4 mussels of which 3 had actual mussels I did have a taste and and came to the same conclusion. The Lasagne was good but seemed to be sauce pasta and some mince in between have had better. When they took the plates away no one asked was there a problem since a lot of pasta left on the risotto plate. Decided to pay and left. It was very busy that night and I could see staff having to squeeze past most of the tables. Because of that and the pasta we will not be back.

What a wonderful experience we had. The restaurant was busy but they managed to squeeze us in. The service was exceptional and the food was delicious. I had the seafood pasta with cuttlefish ink. The lovely staff were so accommodating of us needing to split the bill for work reimbursement purposes.

Very nice restaurant! The owners are Italian! She takes care of the kitchen and the reception. Pasta is made by them, so it is fresh. We ordered Bruschetta as a starter and it was very good. It's not cheap, £50 for two people, but we ate well.

Just found this place on Google. The place had an excellent vibe, busy and noisy so if you want a quiet meal this may not be the place for you but the food is excellent and with authentic Italian ingredients. The staff are very welcoming and friendly. If you love a taste of Italy, this is where to go.

Very tasty authentic Italian food in Edinburgh centre

It is always a great time to eat there. Chef Ciro is amazing he is very knowledgeable and helpful.

Place is really good , food is overpriced but service is really good . 50 pounds for 2 people is something you need to expect . The ambience is very good and approachability is very good .

Very tasty pizza, the pizza wasn't on the menu but the waiters made it suitable. The staff are very friendly and luckily they were able to persuade us to eat the pizza in the restaurant and not take it away and eat it cold in the hotel. Absolute recommendation

Very good Italian restaurant, very good atmosphere, the waiters are brilliant and smiling, we recommend with our eyes closed

Good Italian cuisine and very good service and welcome The proof we went back there

Excellent restaurant ! Quality food

Bar Italia,was the best Italian meal Bar None !! We were looking for a good Italian,but we stumbled on the best!! Brescetta was crisp and tasty, Lasagna was incredible, served to us bubbling hot,pizza was thin and crispy with amazing toppings. When ingredients are fresh and staff care about their food,this is the result. From the owners through to the waiters,all Italian,making authentic pizza & pasta and much more. Even the chilli oil is home made on the premises. We chose dessert of Strawberry, Pistachio & Chocolate all of which were spot on,and is award winning. This top Italian has been going since 1978 and you can see how it's lasted and flourished now and in the future. Would highly recommend to all

I visited them in January and ordered pizza and tomato pasta Delicious once and their treatment is very good. I was very happy with the tiramisu as well

We had an amazing experience here. Staff were welcoming, friendly and accommodating for my family and baby. The food was amazing and the wine was as delicious.

Great welcome, attentive waiters and owners in Italian, French and English. Very good Italian cuisine and a little limoncelo offered at the end at the top

Loud, loud music on the radio. Stressful waiters. Felt chaotic.

Absolutely Amazing ..food was the best Italian I’ve ever had , if you go to Edinburgh it is a must !!!! We didn’t plan to eat here but sooo glad we did !! Service and atmosphere was top class ..thank you 🙏

Had food poisoning because of it.

Unfair treatment and racist towards Asians.

Hey, stop Asian hate my “elegant” people

A little cramped as they are clearly maximising on tables and a tad noisy. Nice food although a bit pricey for what it is and the portion size.

The food and service was brilliant. One of the best Italian meals I've had outside of Italy. Will return.

Eine der besten Pizzen, die ich je gegessen habe, sowohl Belag als auch Teig top! Nette und lustige Bedienung. Das Eis am Nachbartisch sah ebenfalls sehr gut aus, wir waren allerdings zu satt, um noch Nachtisch zu bestellen.

Comida muy rica, darle las gracias en especial a Víctor, un grande. El otro camarero italiano que hablaba español también un grande.

Best burrito I’ve had in a long time.

Fab food and great service! Would defo recommend 👌

Leuk Italiaans restaurant met vrolijke aardige obers die trots zijn op het restaurant en wat ze serveren.

Heel gezellig restaurant maar heerlijke pasta.

I've been going to this restaurant for over 10 years, when my family visits it's a must. Excellent service and food. Never disappointed

Ambiente accogliente e pulito. Servizio eccellente e cibo delizioso. Grazie

Let’s start with this; I don’t usually write reviews, however, tonight’s meal was my most favoured Italian meal I’ve ever had. Our waiter, Ricardo, was a beautiful man who made us feel most welcome. He was passionate about food and was open with us, sharing everything he could about the food and his experiences in life. He was checking in with each part of the meal and making jokes which we loved! Now for the food.. the lamb ragu was to die for and had a generous portion of meat, the antipasto included delicious aged meats, cheese, bread and olives. The finale was the homemade cannoli, sensational is all I have to say. All fresh and authentic Italian ingredients, no skimping on anything. My partner had the tiramisu and said it was the best she’d ever had! A big call coming from someone who loves it. Would recommend to anyone wanting to experience true Italian cuisine in Edinburgh. Big love to this restaurant

Hi! So WOW, is all I have to say. This is my first and only review I’ve ever written because no where has convinced me this much! My family and I had dinner here tonight. The food was incredible and the tiramisu, the best I’ve ever had! I try a tiramisu everywhere I go! This is the most authentic Italian restaurant. Riccardo was our waiter and he was AMAZING. He made sure every need we had was covered, checked in on us, he had such detailed knowledge and overview of the menu and great suggestions for us, a great sense of humour, genuine & he made us feel warm and welcome. There were 4 of us and each of us could not fault our meals. Everything was fresh, pasta was amazing, everything homemade and of the highest quality. This place is a hidden gem! If you’re deciding where to eat in Edinburgh Bar Italia is a MUST!

Great food. Great service. Great atmosphere.

Great food and excellent service.

Posto super consigliato, camerieri italiani e cibo che ti coccola dall'inizio alla fine. Se hai nostalgia, questo locale ti porta direttamente in Italia!! Ambiente che ritrae le tipiche tradizioni italiane, molto essenziale e accogliente. Prodotti freschi e pasta fatta a mano di vario tipo ( dallo spaghetto alla pasta ripiena) Parliamo del prezzo.. Premetto che abbiamo preso: 1 antipasto con cestino del pane a parte,2 primi,2 calici di Primitivo,1 acqua, 2 dolci, 2 caffè e 1 amaro. Alla modica cifra di 99£ compreso il 10% di mancia. Tenete presente che il mio piatto di ravioli ripieni veniva 16.5£, quindi prezzi un po' sopra le mie aspettative ,ma ne vale la pena. Capisco perfettamente che per ottenere un buon piatto c'è bisogno di buoni ingredienti. Promosso al 100% , complimenti a chef e camerieri !!

Niet gereserveerd, tafel voor 2 was ruim beschikbaar. Tafels staan kort op elkaar. Gastvrije bediening, ze verkopen graag flessen wijn (1e vraag die gesteld werd). Risotto was heerlijk, lasagne was prima (goede porties), eten blijft heel lang warm:) Peper en kaas toevoegen doet de bediening graag voor je. Zonder er naar te vragen ontvingen we de dessert kaart, ziet er heerlijk uit. Prijs voor 2 maaltijden, 2 biertjes en 2 rosé is 60 pond

We went to Bar Italia Ristorante after our show at Usher hall on New year’s day for dinner . We just walked- in and got a table between a couple & 2 men. The woman seated on my right was coughing non-stop & the men on the left side of us had coats that smell of mildew . I suppose they can’t do anything about that . The food was good as well as the service . I ordered an orange juice with soda . The soda was flat so I told the waiter . He was apologetic and said he will bring the juice & soda separately . A young lady serve it . The sofa was still flat ( it was served in a glass which means it was from a big bottle that was opened a long time ago . and the quantity of the soda was just a flash ( 100 ml) I didn’t complain ( I am weary about complaining in restaurants but I should have returned it an cancel the order . When I checked the bill the flash of soda costs £2.20 & the orange juice £3.50 . what a rip off .

Super ambiance mais calzone décevante, peu de garniture, on cherche le jambon et le fromage, la pâte est élastique...on nous recommande un vin (merlot) en promo, 36 livres, il est bon mais quand on vient de France....4,50 les olives pour patienter 45 mn....et l'eau pétillante commandée n'est pas servie mais facturée. Globalement, passer votre chemin, l'élégance et le sourire des serveurs ne fait pas tout !

Was disappointed with the food, it was bland, badly presented and for the price I was expecting better.

Nice atmosphere, unfortunately food is a bit bland ,missing key ingredients ( time & effort )

Highly recommends. Great service and good value. Very authentic atmosphere and food. One of our party had an issue with their main course. It was replaced with zero fuss and the staff were very keen to ensure the replacement was meal was good. We will definitely be returning

Beautiful authentic Italian food. So fresh and tasty. Great atmosphere and very friendly staff.

This restaurant is one of my favourite Italian place , the food is excellent and the staff is very kind and the restaurant has a great atmosphere

Authentic small Italian restaurant with fast service and good quality food. They offer good vegan options in addition to the usual favourites. Excellent tiramisu!

Great hospitality, we felt welcome here. Restaurant ambience is also very nice to have a dinner with family and friends.

God mat. God service. God atmosfære. Var her fire ganger på en uke.

Super accueil. Plat généreux préparé à base de produits frais. Prix correct

Been a number of times,never disappointed. Make their own pasta,excellent.

Really good Italian food. A bit on the pricier side but the quality and atmosphere is worth it. Fantastic service

Very good authentic Italian restaurant. We didn't have a booking on a Saturday night and they found space for us. Quick and friendly service, nice food. Would reccommend!

Food was lovely, waiter was a little distracted but we still enjoyed ourselves so will look forward to going back sometime

Going to a show at the nearby Usher Hall, got absolutely soaked in the rain. Staggered into Bar Italia with no booking, welcomed in. Service was great, staff were friendly and warm. The food.the food was amazing. Haggis ravioli with cream and whiskey sauce. Great restaurant, must go back

Horrible main tables to close together food not nice extremely expensive

Delicious, authentic food served in a hospitable and welcoming atmosphere. Service was awesome and everyone was kind. Pasta is made fresh and the menu has a wonderful variety including vegetarian and gluten free options.

Meatballs and garlic bread for starters was excellent. Totally recommend it. Friendly and homely ambience.

Come essere a cena in Italia! Personale accogliente e cordiale, pizza e dolci ottimi!!

Was here yesterday usually any time I’m in Edinburgh I go here as food is normally very good not last night EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTING ! Bruschetta was tasteless and tomatoes had been sitting out as they were dried out , focaccia balsamic the bread had been pre cooked so cold with a topping threw on , but the worse was yet to come I wanted Carbonara I specifically asked can it be made the traditional way without cream , you know with eggs, pecorino and Guanciale I was assured yes it could only to be brought plain pasta with very fatty pancetta? bowl still had water from the pasta in it then they put some Parmesan on top and pepper added at the table . I did not eat it but have to say I was horrified basic Italian food gone wrong !

Local businnes unlike some big chains, food was lovely with reasonable prices. No optional or compuslary servcie charges. Food protions was a bit smaller than i expected but it is the same everywhere unless you go to buffet and eat as much as you want. First they cant wait to get our orderes and when i try to order, they stop and do sometimes else and come back. Ordered one of the dishes incorrectly but only needed to wait extra 5 minutes. Overall still had a good time. Last time i go without booking and did not get a table as it was during festival and fully booked. This time is half empty

Situé dans le centre d'Edimbourg, bon petit resto italien, ambiance chaleureuse, nourriture très bonne

The food wasn't good. Worst Italian food I've ever had. The place was very busy and overcrowded. The staff were rushed off their feed. Nobody even came up and asked if the food was okay which it wasn't. Couldn't get out quick enough.

Lovely place for authentic Italian delicacy tossed with homemade Italian Ice cream

No doy más estrellas porque no se puede. En nuestro reciente viaje a Edimburgo, de casualidad nos topamos con este restaurante italiano. Solo con entrar parece que estás en un auténtico restaurante en un barrio de Roma. La atención por parte de Víctor fue impecable, un leones trabajando en Edimburgo, nos supo indicar muy bien las sugerencias q tenían. La pasta con bogavante exquisita. Lo dicho si vienes por Edimburgo no dejes de visitarlo.

Very Italian, very good. The food was excellent although a little different every time. They also offer a wide range of excellent desserts with exceptionally good ice cream. It can be rather loud inside since the tables are quite close together.

What a find. We walked in on the of chance and we were able to get a table (highly recommend you book). Welcoming staff, delicious food (we had a pizza and a pasta dish and shared), good prices. Was just lovely. Would highly recommend and would return

The calzone was ok. The pistachio cannoli was nice! Unfrotuantely they sat me in the walkway where I got hit a lot.

Fantastic food, great service, a really enjoyable 2 hours eating dinner with friends

Thank you we all enjoyed pre-concert dining experience in this family run restaurant. Suggestion to have a vegan desert option on the menu!

One of the worst restaurants in Scotland.. they make fun of the muslims and they insist to feed them pork !!! Definitely i will never go there again !!!

The best Italian food I ate for long time The pastas are fresh (was told self made) as well as the deserts. The food was delicious and the owners and waitresses extremely efficient and helpful We had a wonderful dinner

Fantastic meal with great service

We had a greate time! The food was excellent and the staff was very kind. Definitely would come again. Very recommended.

My family and I came to Edinburgh for a family vacation for the first time in late September. One of our top priorities while vacationing is to find a place that we love to dine. Little did we know it would be a small little Italian restaurant right around the corner from where we were staying. Let me tell you this, we’ve dined at some very nice Italian restaurants but this one is next level starting with an endless selection of fine Italian wines, an unbelievable minestrone and bruschetta, fresh homemade pastas, authentic wood fired pizzas, and a decadent selection of desserts including my favorite the pistachio filled cannoli. An absolute incredible find, the staff was very friendly and made us feel right at home. Thank you for a wonderful experience!

Great food, welcoming people, would goback again.

Fantastic meal, outstanding staff and great service. I will be back! Tuesday 12 Sep 23 1700.

Sublime food...authentic Italian experience...friendly staff but that's a bit of an understatement...I can't wait to go back....Great, great, great.

Friendly staff. Good food though a bit simple

Busy yet without a booking quickly found us our table. Fast friendly service though inflexible with menu options giving you exactly what you want. Polo Milanase pasta not allowed as an alternative side simply said no 'we were told no.

Autentico!! Todo casero incluso los helados. Todo buenisimo pastas, pizzas y postres.

Authentic family-run Italian restaurant with a rustic ambience in the heart of Edinburgh. Staff are very friendly, although knowing some basic Italian definitely helps. Highly recommended trying the Pizza Calabrese, although their pastas and risottos were also very good. Can get very busy over the weekend for dinner, so I'd recommend booking for a visit at those times. All in all a great place for a true Italian dinner in a laid back atmosphere, and would highly recommend a visit

Been a few times now. Sometimes the food is absolutely unbeatable. Other times it's just a notch down but it's never been bad. Staff are fantastic.

Excellent food and service and at reasonable cost. We will be going again soon.

Super schönes, liebevoll eingerichtetes kleines Lokal mit super Service und sehr leckerem Essen

Absolutely genuine italian atmosphere, and the best italian carbonara i've ever eaten

Nice enough place, food OK, watch the bill as they try and add items you haven't had, which was rectified. Need to book as space is limited.

If you want the one line review, don’t go here. We waited over an hour for our food to come and when it did it was not worth it. My mother in laws cannelloni was under the heater for about 20mins while the other dishes were prepared and we could see there was obvious confusion among the staff about the order checks because we were seated close to the kitchen. I got the seafood pasta with ‘white wine sauce’ which was extremely disappointing and very tasteless; everything was rubbery - the pasta and all the seafood (squid, mussels, shrimp etc) and overcooked. My partner got the carbonara which again was rubbery and bland with congealed sauce as if it had waited awhile before coming to the table. The only okay thing was the antipasti board we got as an appetizer but by the time we’d waited an hour for our main courses, that had faded from our minds completely. Not to mention that they have crammed so many tables in the restaurant that you are practically bumping elbows and shoulders with the tables on all sides of you, probably contributing to the slow food service as well. My friend came here a few months ago and said they waited almost two hours for food, we should have remembered their feedback instead of thinking that was a one off thing. There is nothing worse than paying for a bad meal out at a restaurant. Very disappointing.

This place could have been a really good eatery, but eneded up been a waste of food space in my stomach. When you first walk in, you feel like you've walked into an authentic Italian trattoria, it was fairly busy and had a good atmosphere. But the food certainly did not give the same authentic flavours I would expect. We had the -Bruschetta, which was nice 7/10 -Meatballs with tomato sauce 4/10 the sauce tasted like heinze tomato soup and meatballs were dry -Carbonara 6/10 was very dry and tastless. The pasta was cooked perfect. -Lamb pappardelle 3/10 pieces of dry lamb with some sort of tomato sauce I could think of 10 ways this could have been made better By this point, we just wanted to leave without even looking at the desserts.

Extremely authentic. Tutto a posto!

Très joli restaurant italien, authentique, cuisine typique et familiale. Carte Vegan dédiée. Plats très bons, glaces faites maison délicieuses (award à la clé). Service plutôt rapide malgré la présence d'un grand groupe. Merci au personnel pour leur sympathie malgré le rush !

Questo ristorante, di italiano non ha solo l’insegna. I proprietari hanno conservato dell’Italia dopo tanti anni , colori e sapori Ottimo il pesce e la pasta rigorosamente fatta in casa e ovviamente il caffè espresso. Assolutamente consigliato.

Great food, many options for dietary restrictions

Excellent food one of the best Italians in the area

in a few words,excellent food and great service.

Muy buena la atención. Los platos increíbles. Súper caseros. Recomendable 100%

Antipasto had extremely very little on the plate. I have experience of Antipasto as I was married to my southern Italian husband for 40 years. In all these years I was never presented with so little on the plate. Explanation I had ordered the starter when I had asked for a main meal portion. This is no explanation as the starter was diabolical! My friend order a fish dish including king prawns and calamari. There was obviously cephalopod ink in the meal making the ingredients black. My friend ended up with extremely black hands, face and teeth. Never experienced anything like it. The other meals had very little on the plate. Not expecting this for the prices. Because I was asked about our meals by the waitress I complained about the antipasto. Result, I think it was the manager, came. His attitude to me was not professional. He concluded it was an mis communication regarding starter and main meal??