Caffe Lucano in Edinburgh, City of

I love this wee authentic Italian cafe, great for grabbing a bite to eat and coffee and watching the world go by. Nice coffees, fantastic bakery food and the meals are tasty and proper homemade with fresh incredients.

Buscando un lugar para venir con mi madre, esposa y 1 año en Edimburgo estaba resultando ser difícil en un sábado, pero este lugar era genial para mi esposa escocesa para sentirse cómodo para dar el pecho. Cuando quieres decente bienes británicos recién horneados y café italiano, no te puedes equivocar con Lucano y Ross. El bizcocho victoria era delicioso. Así era la pantalla blanca. De hecho, quería una Soja Blanca plana...se acabó, así que se acabaron de soja a la tienda, compré algunos y me dio el café en la casa, presumiblemente debido a la espera. Estoy acostumbrado a pésimo servicio en mi ciudad natal de Londres así que esto fue un cambio refrescante en una tarde lluviosa de Edimburgo. Sin duda volveré aquí de nuevo.

Este solía ser el café mejor restaurante italiano en Edimburgo. La reforma tiene lugar limpiaba las, pero demasiadas mesas, mal servicio y menús. No se habla italiano, un menú de comida de calidad incoherente, promedio, una selección limitada tarta, ambiente soso. He estado yendo a este lugar durante años cuando era Cafe Lucano lucano y luego cocina y me encantó el ambiente italiano, la comida y el personal italiano que hablan italiano. Ahora es mejor que un café de la calle de Edimburgo. Siento no volveré y otros amigos locales han llegado a la misma conclusión, así que han perdido su comercio local. repetir Trae el ambiente italiano, del menú, comida, café y personal y tu cliente local. Edimburgo es un lugar grande con un montón de buenas alternativas.

Un Salto a almorzar antes de ir al museo y no me decepcionó. La Boloñesa era deliciosa y llena de sabor. El servicio también era genial. Su aspecto era encantador tortas en exhibición pero por desgracia nos tanto a probar estas. Volveremos de nuevo cuando esté en Edimburgo.

Pasamos un día en familia en Edimburgo para el Museo Nacional y el restaurante era recomendado como estupendo para familias. Teníamos dos niños pequeños con nosotros. La señal fuera de la cafetería de señalización que están buscando personal debería haber sido un augurio, pero fuimos de todos modos debido a la recomendación. Nos llevó 20 minutos antes incluso nos dieron un menú, luego otro 10 por o bebidas para ser tomado (por ese tiempo, también pedimos la comida también).

Condescending male staff member who spoke down to me, so don't what ever you do point out that their Earl Grey tea does not taste of bergamot. I had a metallic tasting cup of warm fluid served to me. Definitely will not be back.

Vinimos aquí para un almuerzo rápido/aperitivo el domingo pasado. El servicio era pésimo. Había un tipo bastante bonito detrás de la barra, pero desde el 'servicio' pobre camarera era v - sin contacto visual y no palabras. Ella era, sin embargo, capaz de expresión; ella pasó mucho tiempo charlando con otro personal, algunos de los cuales estaban ocupados comprobando sus teléfonos la mayoría del tiempo en vez de 2 kilómetros todo molestia sobre el cliente. Fue increíble, pero en un mal camino. Eso, y el hecho de que los pasteles eran en el abierto y en la puerta principal, donde podían atraer la atención de cualquier pasando fly, hizo que no se repitan. El restaurante de los Estados Unidos que pretende combinar lo mejor de la cocina italiana y escocesa o algunas de esas tonterías; ese marketing - sin duda el peor. Combina La comida pasable, pero pobres es un generoso clasificación por este lugar dada su deficiencia.

Casi no quiero decirte lo bueno que es para que no se está demasiado llena. Me encanta este lugar. La comida siempre es super fresco y absolutamente deliciosa. Auténtico sabor de Italia. El personal es muy amable y el ambiente es estupendo, acogedor, luminoso.

Mi hermana y yo acababa de terminar un tour de 3h y estábamos muertos y cerca entró en este lugar por suerte.

Paramos para un almuerzo rápido cuando se visita Edimburgo, había muy poco para elegir. No había mucho de rellenar los sandwiches y una ensalada pequeña, esperaba algo más por el precio.

Really tasty tiramisu and friendly staff made this restaurant a pleasant experience. No swarms of tourists, just a small restaurant.

Buena Pasta y sanwidches en el centro de Edimburgo , aunque caro, sobre 20'00 € persona, tomando un plato de pasta o sandwich y una ensalada para compartir entre dos personas. Y la cerveza, excelente, pero super cara, 4'95 libras, cada una, cando en el supermercado cuestan 1'50. También es verdad que Edimburgo en Agosto está petada de gente, y con los precios bastante más altos que el resto del año.

Scottish/Italian food. We made a last minute decision to eat here because the menu looked nice. We were not disappointed. It has a small, cosy setting. Really friendly staff and lovely food. We both had the Potato and ham soup with crusty bread followed by spinach, beetroot and goats cheese salad with balsamic dressing. All of which was delicious and made for a substantial meal. My only criticism would be that although the coffee had nice flavour it was very strong and let down by being served with cold milk.

Went for breakfast and ordered scrambled eggs and smoked salmon. Great portion size and very tasty - just loved it. Staff were most accommodating.

My son and I started our beautiful days in Edinburgh with breakfast at this Italian cafe based on Google ratings and were not disappointed. Fantastic food and service with ample portions which was important to my young adult son. We returned the next day for breakfast despite our hotel offering breakfast and dozens of other cafes nearby in Edinburgh. Simply couldn't beat the service and the food, coffee and tea quality. Tried tasty eggs, bacon, yogurt granola, eggs Benedict and scones - all delicious . Give this fabulous cafe a try.

Now under new management this is a great place to eat. Food was freshly cooked from a compact menu of pizza and Italian classics. Service was friendly and efficient and at under £25 per head for two courses with wine and coffee was very reasonable.

I have been a fairly regular customer at this cafe over the last 15 years and have always thought highly of the place. From taking my children in for a milkshake before going to the museum to having a tasty spicy sausage roll for a quick bite, the standards and service were very high. I popped in today (first time in the last 6 months I'd say) and I saw that it has been refurbished - this is not an improvement. It has utterly lost it's charm. There was also a distinct smell coming from the toilets. I ordered two tuna melt sandwiches and to be honest, I felt I had been robbed judging by the standard of the food that appeared before me. They had used cheap supermarket basic bread, spooned some tuna onto it along with a shop bought cheese slice put it in a panini warmer for a minute and that was it. It was limp, soft, under cooked and just plain nasty - there were browning, UNWASHED salad leaves and onion slices on the side which I declined to eat. Along with two diet cokes, I paid £16 for this!? I'm unlikely to pop back in now - what a shame.

I have been a regular at Lucano's Kitchen for years and never failed to be impressed by the food or service, however since the facelift and menu changes the quality has gone downhill dramatically. What used to be authentic Italian now feels like commercial chain Italian and the service was not only slow but often incorrect bringing the wrong drinks and not bothering to open the wine or pour it once delivering it to the table.What used to be one of my favorite spots is now far from special and a major disappointment to my return to Edinburgh after some time away. Will sadly not return.

Visited during the festival after popping in during the rain. Initial greeting was friendly however the overall service that followed was poor. Staff were very lazy and just cleared tables, didn't clean them. I ordered soup yet no spoon arrived before or after it was served. There was a balding guy who was particularly rude and the toilets were in need of cleaning. Food was ok though but overall wasn't a great experience and wouldn't return.

Went there with my friends for dinner after a few friends. It was quiet busy but we managed to get a table in 10 min. The food was delicious, good music and atmosphere. The staff gave us nice recommendations and they were always attentive with us.

Went here with my 18 year old brother on recommendation of a lady at our hostel reception. We were not disappointed. The food and atmosphere were very good, the staff were friendly and helpful too. I asked for some mozzarella to go on my pasta instead of Parmesan and they arranged it so quickly, without any problems.Service was really quick. An enjoyable experience.The only downside was that the restaurant stunk of smoke from people smoking inside. I don't know if there is anything that could be done about this? It might only be an issue during fringe

Used to be a regular visitor (on and off for six years) when under old management and was an excellent place to go for a coffee. However, since recent facelift has rather gone down hill, especially in terms of customer service. Visiting today, was practically harassed into ordering then quickly bundled out as clearly seem to be more interested in getting festival visitors through the door and to top it all off, was openly criticised by the person on the till for not leaving a tip!If you are looking for a coffee in this area, there are a number of far better alternatives where as a customer you will actually feel welcomed (the nearby National Library cafe, The Elephant House and Black Medicine, located at the other end of Chambers Street are excellent alternatives). I personally will not be returning to this place and I would advise people to give it a wide berth.

Through for the Fringe and after a hard days walking had worked up an appetite. Popped in here and had dinner. I ordered simple fayre, garlic bread and salami and mozzarella pizza. All cooked well with fresh ingredients. Staff were very friendly and helpful. It's in a good location just off the main thoroughfare so you can usually get a table but a little later I saw tables being reserved so you can book. Worth a look. Not a huge menu variation.

Went there for lunch today and the venue looked promising but after sitting down we soon noticed the staff was untrained and uncoordinated. This resulted in long waits (it took 20 minutes and numerous attempts before the staff finally noticed us waving). The sandwiches were not terrific but just okay, we wondered why they would put plain dry lettuce on the plate as a salad? A bit of dressing would do wonders.

I used to come here all the time, but something has changed and not just the name. While it was always reliable for lovely pasta and sauces and a decent pizza, it's now a bit hit and miss. Staff forget orders, or can't answer questions and while by no means is this a bad place, it's now more average than it was in both food quality and service. It is well located and does have a nice selection of cakes to have with a coffee.

Really nice food at good prices, great service. The pizza was good size and tasty. Will defiantly go back again.

Nice stylish cafe with a lovely atmosphere. Freshly squeezed orange juice was great but the scrambled eggs on toast were really overcooked. Was hungry and in a rush so didn't say anything just ate what I could and left the rest. Service pretty good but wouldn't go back.

We ordered a 14inch pizza to share. When it arrived, it was about 11inches. We asked the staff if they had given us the wrong size. It just looked like an ordinary one, not a biggy. They explained to us that pizzas shrink during the cooking process, and this was truly a 14 inch one.

I popped in to request a table for myself and family including a 5 week old baby in pram. Although restaurant was busy (festival time) the staff made a huge effort to seat us. Thanks especially to the Irish waitress with blonde hair. We had coffee, drinks and a mixture of starters and desserts. Everything was lovely and came reasonably quickly. It was great to find a spot to sit down, recharge and feed the baby! We'll be back and can recommend.

Myself and my wife visited this place on a regular basis living in Edinburgh when it was Lucanos Kitchen, which was outstanding for food and service.Unfortunately this was not the case for this visit. Both myself and my wife had scrabbled egg on toast ( a measure of basic chef skills we are told) and it was not good! We also had to return our coffee as they were both cold.The cafe was overcrowded and the staff didn't appear to be fully trained or know what they were doing.In summay this venture cafe falls way short of the standards set as Lucanos Kitchen, for food, service and experience.

At 7:30 pm they had "run out" of focaccia and pizza. Really, in an Italian restaurant? Then after waiting 20 minutes on an americano, and time to leave for the next show, I had to approach the waitress for the bill and requested cancellation of the coffee as having to leave. She brings the coffee anyway - with the bill. Appreciate it was the first night of the Edinburgh Fringe but that surely wasn't a surprise to them?

Cocina Italo escocesaPrecio asequible, platos bien cocinados con un buen toque, se nota que el chef es español y platos abundantes, buen café y mejores sus postres, recomendables sus desayunos, donde se puede desayunar unas tostadas con aceite unos huevos y un café como Dios manda, los españoles lo agradecemos, los camareros geniales, sobre todo Jessica y Alex entre otros, muy atentos, simpáticos y servicialesSaludos

I have never reviewed anything on Tripadvisor as terrible or poor until we had the misfortune to visit this place for lunch. In between shows at the Fringe wee stopped here for lunch. My wife and I both chose a sandwich, tuna & cheese and grilled veg & cheese. Both were advertised as having salad. We both chose brown bread but expected something other than ordinary sliced bread. The salad was simply a couple of very wilted and unappealing bits of lettuce, which my wife refused to touch. The tuna was very dry, with no mayonnaise in sight and I can't even mention the very small square of very thin and tasteless cheese that didn't fill the bread or the fact that it wasn't even properly melted. If we had had time we would have sent it back and walked out. For £5.45 this was a terrible excuse of a sandwich. My wifes sandwich was equally unpleasant. On a positive note the coffee was good. Needless to say we won't be going back.

Went here for a quick dinner as we were both feeling super peckish after an evening show. The place was busy but not packed and we got seated straight away. 15 minutes after ordering our drinks still hadn't arrived. The bar staff looked extremely stressed and there was such a hectic atmosphere that we just assumed the drinks were on their way. A long while later we had to call someone over to ask and they looked at us bemused as to why we would want drinks. It turned out that the waitress had not placed our drinks or food order - disaster! After waiting so long we were exaperated and so left in persute of a more calm and capable restaurant.

Enjoyable breakfast if a little crowded because of the proximity of the tables. Orange juice was fresh and also coffee was good.

Stopped off for a quick cup of tea and toast. Service was very attentive and polite. Tea served in a pot, lovely, thought the toast might have been better than bog standard sliced bread but very acceptable and beautifully served. Price very reasonable for Edinburgh would definitely go back with more time to enjoy.

Poached eggs were undercooked! I know that poached eggs aren't easy but they should be for a chef. The egg whites were runny which I do not like. The egg white should be solid and the yoke runny. Common people!

Had breakfast in this lovely place. Service was great, lovely staff and more importantly the food was delicious. on our next visit to Edinburgh we will definitely go to this place again to try their other food.

Great place for breakfast. Husband had eggs benedict and I had eggs florentine; both dishes were perfectly cooked and my Americano coffee with hot milk was excellent. I always judge a place by the strength of it's coffee and whether I'm asked if I want hot or cold milk with my Americano; Lucano & Ross excelled!

I am not one for complaining and I wouldn't unless it was necessary but when you have to send a glass of wine back because there's a dead fly on the rim of your glass and when someone else in your party gets a burnt dish? It's not exactly good is it? With both these complaints all we got was an "oh sorry" and they replaced the glass of wine and the burnt dish. The food was actually pretty good but what an inconvenience having to complain not once but twice.Wouldn't recommend and wouldn't return I'm afraid.

I go to Lucano and Ross fairly regularly - once every week or two weeks usually - and the place is great. The food is always really well prepared and fairly quick in coming. I would especially recommend the pasta amatriciana which is something really special. I also think they make their own fresh pasta! It's fairly priced, and they have a special menu where you can get 2 courses for £12 which actually makes it really quite affordable - most of the main dishes they serve are on the special menu as well. The staff are always friendly and attentive. I usually go on a Friday afternoon for lunch, it can sometimes be a bit busy at that time with lots of people who work in area going so it can be good to call ahead.

Needed a quiet spot away from hustle and bustle of the Royal Mile and found ourselves here where the staff were friendly, the coffee was decent and the slices of cake are substantial :-)

Idéal pour un déjeuner rapide le midi. Service rapide et aimablePréférer les starters simples aux plats élaborés (focacia, bruscetta...)Pizza à éviter

Dopo tanti giorni di cibo (ottimo) scozzeseFinalmente un momento con veri sapori italiani Tagliere con focaccia prosciutto, salame, pomodori secchi sott'olio olive e peperoni asieme ad una piccola mozzarella e parmigianoConsiglio infine per chi italiano come me l'espresso, molto meglio di quello che si beve in molti bar italianiGrazie come tornare a casa per sapori e gusti

Caffè italiano veramente molto buono. Altrettanto il tagliere con la focaccia, salumi e formaggi. Personale cortese e servizio veloce. Buon rapporto qualità prezzo. È proprio di fronte ad Elefant house dove è stato scritto il libro di Harry Potter.

The place is nice. I ordered a spaghetti Napolitana, I was expecting a natural tomato sauce or homemade sauce. The tomato sauce was an opened can. Wine could improve as well. VERY nice service. Good location.

We stopped her for a quick breakfast this week, it was lovely. A nice clean, simple little restaurant that offers a good selection of hot food for breakfast. The food and service were spot on and overall it wasn't to expensive either. Would recommend.

Love the fusion of Italian and Scottish. Absolutely devoured the haggis ravioli! The charcuterie platter was enjoyed by all. The service was very helpful and warm. The cafe is bright and welcoming and offers a view of the street activity. A fun and tasty break after a tour of the National Museum of Scotland. Thank you!

Me and my friend visited whilst in Edinburgh and not a bad word to say about it. I had eggs benedict and it was sublime, probably the best I've ever tasted! Plus, it was allowed after breakfast which was very nice of them. My friend had an Italian platter made up of mozzarella, sundries tomatoes and other bits- she thoroughly enjoyed it. The food was great! The service- fantastic. Even the music was perfect- that's something you don't even notice usually. 10/10 for everything and we'll be back next time in Edinburgh. Thanks for a wonderful lunch xxx

This place is now under new management which is why I went back.Under the old regime in November 2014 I had a dreadful experience when I was treated like dirt but glad to say that I am now able to return.The place is now called Lucano and Ross btw.It is a very centrally located cafe and I pass it frequently which was why I was sorry to have to boycott it for so long ( I had been a regular prior to the incident!)I frequently have weekday brunch and this place fully lived up to my expectations.Good service so definitely a win!Have been back but just for coffee : didn't have time for the full Scottish on my last visit which was this week.. (20 June 2016)

We stopped here for some lunch while in Edinburgh and thought it was great! The food was reasonably priced and the portions were big and tasty. The staff were also very friendly.

We made a reservation with the trip advisor link. The people where very friendly, the place looked nice. But the best was the food. They have a 2 course or 3 courses deal. Very nice. My friend took the risotto and me pasta carbonara. Yumm. She took a starter and me a dessert that we shared. All by all a restaurant that is something you want to go. Good food for a good price. Enjoy!

Sehr empfehlenswert! Fröhliche, unkomplizierte Atmosphäre, Leute jeder Altersgruppe und Coleur, und sehr gutes Essen!

This place now called 'Lucano & Ross' looks like it has been recently renovated. Nice and bright with large windows and some on street seating.We sat out in the sun on a Sunday afternoon with some drinks.Friendly service.

Just had a great lunch - the focaccia starter is lovely and we had good bruschetta. Then two pasta dishes that were very authentic, pasta tasted fresh. And the 2 course/3 course deal is great.Only one negative - we were told we couldn't order dessert as we hadn't specified up front that we wanted 3 courses!

Nice Cafe with great choice of eggs for breakfast. Eggs Benedict looked nice as well. My Eggs Florentine were cooked to perfection. Nice coffee as well. Genuine Italian restaurant, nice staff and not expensive. Will go back next time I am in Edinburgh.

Great place for a quick bite to eat or leisurely break from Edinburgh. Authentic Italian with great menu and coffee. Ideal place if in area and looking for that place to sit down and grab someone

We had black pudding salad and bruschetta for starters. The bruschetta is the best we have had - honestly! The venison ragout and pasta was first class and classic panna cotta & tiramisu rounded off a lovely meal. Very friendly service and a good atmosphere. Recommended.

This restaurant is now called Lucano & Ross. They had a very good lunch time deal (2 courses or 3 courses) which were reasonably priced. Portions were a good size and the food was delicious. It all tasted freshly cooked. They had a good selection for the lunch time deal too. The staff were very attentive, cleaned our table after each course, and were pretty quick. All staff were Italian which made it feel more authentic.

In the middle of bustling Edinburgh, it's nice to have a cosy and rustic family-owned Italian restaurant to stop off in. There is a wide selection for lunch from toasties (which were very popular) to homemade quiche and pizzas, ciabattas,... Even during busy lunchtime service was prompt and all staff were very friendly. The chefs came out with fresh home baking to tempt customers and its was very relaxed. Décor was chic, modern Italian. Affordable and delicious!

Really fantastic food, friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere. Have been back many times and will continue to go back

Be greeted with a warm ambience inside this modern and minimalist neighborhood gem. Creatively marrying the flavors of Scotland with Italian classics this is a must visit for food lovers. One of my favourite meals from Scotland was the handmade haggis ravioli. Perfectly cooked pasta, light and rich in flavor filling.

I have eaten many veggie lasagnes over the years and this one was the best I have ever had. Very very tasty with mushrooms and leeks. Lovely huge salad at less than £2. Great service and friendly staff. Try it!

Went there for brunch with some friends. Everything was very good and tasty. The only downside was that we order fresh pastries and expected something special but was just croissants you can find in Sainsbury's for 70p instead of 2.50 pounds. That was ridiculous! So when you go there just don't buy the pastries!

Every time we visit the National Museum of Scotland we avoid their cafe and nip across the road here. Delicious soups, sandwiches and hot meals are available. Along with cracking cakes for pudding. Good children's menu too. Still not found a better breakfast/lunch place in Edinburgh. Booking recommended if more than two people as every time we have gone it is full. Pretty quick turnover though so if you are prepared to wait, they can usually fit you in quite quickly.

We have dropped in here a few times in passing for a spot of lunch and always enjoyed the experience.It is small with a bustling bistro/cafe atmposphere with mixed wooden tables and some bar stool style seating - although this may change as they are just closing for a week of refurbishments.Everything is freshly made and their excellent soups change regularly. They do a range of pastas as well as lighter bites and main meals - and some lovely fresh baked cakes.We hope to return sometime for a proper dinner.

This is opposite Patisserie Valerie and we here for breakfast. Friendly staff, prompt service, great quality food that's well cooked and presented. amazing value too.

On a recent trip to Edinburgh me and my mum were looking for a place to eat an evening meal. We thought this place looked inviting from the outside so decided to give it a try, and we were so glad we did! We were greeted by a lovely waitress, and ordered the veggie lasagna and a carbonara. The food here is honesty AMAZING! So good we came back another 2 times on our holiday. They do a breakfast lunch and evening menu. If you are a big fan of Italian cuisine and you would like a casual relaxed atmosphere this is the place for you. It is not too fancy and you would feel at ease if dining alone. Special mention to the lovely waitress from Sardinia, you were great! Credit to the place :)

This coffee shop/restaurant is a little gem. Staff are Friendly and attentive and the food is always 1st class. Well worth a visit, beats the big chains.

was visiting Edinburgh in February, and had a chance to go there few times. I must say it is the most original Italian trattoria i have been to, outside italy. No attempt to steer the food towards UK style, habbits or flavors! Really original! small place, though, with restricted selection of courses, not any nice decoration either. but what matters for me is the ambience of Italy, and there is plenty of that there! very central and good service as extra pros!

What a fantastic place! Lovely staff, lovely ambience and the food is brilliant. Would recommend the italian sharing board, sauteed potatoes & margharita pizza. But I'm sure everything else on the menu is equally tasty! A real gem.

I've stopped here for lunch on my last three visits to Edinburgh. It's always busy but one can generally find a seat within minutes. The service is always prompt and there is a good choice of food on the menu. I tried the vegetarian risotto which was excellent whilst my wife had a full breakfast. The kids menu is pizza or pasta and comes with ice cream as well. The coffee is lovely and one can have a beer or wine too. The location is good as it is close to the National Museum. A lovely vibe and a warm welcome as always.

Cozy place and amazing Italian food. The staff is always professional and friendly and they make you feel like at home. The place is ideal for a romantic dine or family/friends night out.

I loved Edinburgh, don't get me wrong, but as a foodie who has travelled the world and found places selling great food everywhere, I noticed a distinct lack of this in Edinburgh. Luckily Caffe Lucano saved the day with the best coffee I could find in this city and some truly good food.We ate Seafood Chowder (see pic) which in itself isn't chowder but actually seafood soup very typical of Italian coastal towns and tasted great. We drank chocolate milkshake and their own blood orange drink which was really zesty and refreshing (see pic).Poached eggs on toast (see pic) were perfectly cooked - I mean PERFECT. Gooey egg yolk with a solid outside which the toast mopped up nicely. Eggs Benedict (see pic) was the best my dining partner ever had - Hollandaise Sauce was delicious.We ended with coffee (see pic) and with the food so good we ordered a Tiramisu (see pic) which has got little chocolate curls throughout to give it a chocolate crunch taste. This adds another delicious dimension to traditional Tiramisu which made this one the best ever eaten anywhere in the world. Thank goodness for their strong Italian heritage.Lots of Italians eating here too - always a good sign.

We jumped in here as it was near to our hotel - just arrived in Edinburgh and famished so needed a quick coffee and a sandwich before setting out to discover the city. As always, soon as we'd finished eating, we found a number of better cafes within just a street or two away. Nothing wrong with is place, it is what it looks like, a street cafe. We've heard that it ups it's game come the evening when it's more of a full Italian restaurant but I can't comment on that.

We came here on a Friday night and it wasn't completely packed, which was perfect. Had a nice table by the front window, so we enjoyed the atmosphere! Shared a nice bottle of wine and started with an appetizer of mussels and clams.. amazing! Huge portion for that and our main entrees. I had the carbonara while my fiancé had the risotto on special. Both were delicious and fresh!! We were full so we didn't try any dessert but would love to have dinner here again.

We had great service when we had brunch here. The food tasted delicious as well, fresh and well presented, Decent coffee!

I was brought the wrong coffee, and not the brownie I had ordered to go with it, until I asked again. When it arrived it was terrible. I then had to ask twice for a glass of tap water. The service wasn't very friendly either. Edinburgh is full of lovely places for tea or coffee, so I will not be returning.

I visited here for the first time for breakfast. After being completely ignored initially by the staff and having to get our own menus we eventually were able to order the food. It was very basic and I felt poor quality considering the price - not great value for money at all. In addition, the food came piled on top of each other, so everything came covered in egg including the bread - I feel this is poor as it meant the toast became soggy and I was unable to butter it. The staff were rude throughout. I will not be back.

Entrar a comer a un restaurante italiano, que manejaba un español, ubicado en Escocia, parecía una mezcla arriesgada, pero tuvimos un gran resultado. Pedimos unas sopas que estaban realmente muy ricas. La atención muy cordial. El local sencillo, pero con onda. Precios acordes. Recomendable.

Delicious food and lovely staff, great advice on food and wine choices. Highly recommended. We'll be back next time we come to Edinburgh.

We popped in her for a spot of lunch before heading of to the Royal Mile for some touristy things and I it was absolutley lovely here. The staff were friendly and welcoming and gave us the list of specials which were very tempting as was the whole menu. The drinks arrived quickly as did the food.I had the Big and Beefy Ciabatta and this was gorgeous the steak was cooked just right and was still tender and the ciabatta wasn't drowning in balsamic vinegar as I've had in some places. My friend with me had a pulled pork ciabatta and wouldn't even let me try some she like it so much.Overall I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who enjoys these lovely Italian flavours and perfectly cooked meat that is tender and succulent. The service is excellent and I couldn't fault the staff at all. I will be going back!

Wow this place is a hidden gem! We came to Lucano's on a recommendation and it was the best night of our visit. The place was bustling but the waiters made room even though we were quite early. They were cheeky and comfortable and made for a fun atmosphere from the start. The best part of all was the food. The menu was creative (haggis ravioli!) but still had the basics - we had a mixture. You could tell the pasta was made that day (we checked afterward); it was truly heaven - well worth the carbs! The other ingredients were simple but bang on! Try the veg magliato - not a typical choice but an amazing surprise. The bruschetta was probably the freshest I've had in a long time. We couldn't finish only because of the large servings (not for lack of trying - we stayed a while!) then a glass of limoncello sealed the deal for a memorable night. Definitely going back to try that ravioli...It's rustic, a little quirky and definitely what I remember from those tasty trattorias in Umbria. Even better!

Had a nice lunch here. My partner had the cauliflower soup, which was really tasty. My cheese and onion toasty was nice but a little too much onion for my liking, however it was really tasty. Nice lunch spot, apart from some creepy people outside staring as us through the window whilst we ate and trying to take pictures (not a reflection on the restaurant).

We had a great family meal here on a Saturday night. We started with the Italian Sharing Board of tasty morsels. We had between us the amatriciana, pear risotto, carbonarra and a house special. The panna cotta dessert went down particularly well. The pasta is home made and the food is genuine Italian and served with a flourish. Thank you!

I had one of the best meals of my life at Lucano's Kitchen. I almost didn't go, because Italian food has become so ubiquitous that it's easy to take for granted. But I gave it a try, because it was a cold Christmas Even night and I was by myself and it looked warm and welcoming inside. And it was. And that was just the beginning. At the waiter's suggestion I ordered haggis ravioli with whiskey and cheddar. It could have gone terribly wrong, but it didn't - it went very, very, very right! A perfect marriage of Scottish and Italian traditions in one dish. The ravioli are homemade, and they are laid on a bed of mashed parsnip and sprinkled with sharp aged cheddar. It's a generous portion, but I ate it all. I had to. I don't know when I'll ever have food that good again.

Beauty in simplicity. Excellent! The service is out of this world as well. Authenticity right there. Go there. Just do it.

It's always interesting to see how a place undertake changes after a new owner takes over. However, Lucano's Kitchen seems to go in the righ direction: With a philosophy based on bring fresh local products in & elaborate their own homemade pasta their are setting up the pillars to be one of the best Italian Restaurants in town! If you are bored of finding the same repetitive menus over and over again when you eat Italian out just give Lucano's a go: Italian recipes with twist, several daily specials, homemade pasta, a delicate tratment of risotto and also a nice selection of meat & seafood!What could I say about the staff? Under Giovanni's supervision you will find a staff more than pleased to accomodate your needs in order to provide you a charming and familiar experience on the premises. Just let yourself to be recommended by them and bforget about formalities! My only "but"? I miss a wider wine selection that matches the quality of the gastronomic offer!

Lovely Italian food with a nod to its Scottish location. The menu includes Scottish ingredients such as haggis ravioli, pea puree, salmon, etc - which I think is an imaginative idea.Quick service. Reasonable evening restaurant prices.

Caffe Lucano is a small restaurant on George IV Bridge in Edinburgh. But the food is simply excellent, fresh ingredients well cooked - the mushroom risottos we had at lunchtime were delicious. Specials on the chalk board also looked worth trying. We were so impressed with the food and service that we went back after our prolonged visit to the photography exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland which is just round the corner, and the coffee and orange polenta cake was also excellent. There are better known names on George IV Bridge, but it's difficult to pass Lucano's without eampling what they have to offer

We had been on the writer's walking tour of Edinburgh (well worth doing, wonderful insights in to Walter Scott Conan Doyle etc) and needed a good feed. Soup and toasties were just perfect. Quick and very friendly service.

Had a delicious roast sweet potato and Russian salad followed by a creamy panna cotta last night.. My son had a wonderful chocolate brownie. My husband and son's steaks were OK and the potatoes cold but overall lovely food and friendly, helpful staff.

This place is local to work. I have been a couple of times a week at lunchtime. Food is basic Italian home cooking and good. Staff are above themselves and rude. They wouldn't get away with talking to customers like that in Italy - thank goodness. Wont be back

We went there for breakfast on two successive days. The vegetarian breakfast and the bacon roll were delicious and very filling. We went back in the evening for an amazing portion of salmon with avocado and cream chees/ salad, followed by great pasta with clams and gnocchi. The tiramisu was homemade and tasty. The restaurant is under stated but well worth a visit for breakfast lunch or evening meal,- in the old town near to Greyfriar's Bobby

Consistently yummy pasta and 'pizette's! The staff is lovely and the service is relatively quick, have been many times and will continue to go!

£77 for 3 courses plus wine and coffee. Special of homemade spaghetti with mussels was divine. Serving staff couldn't be more helpful. Tiramisu was to die for.

Been introduced to this little cafe by my Edinburgh which told me that this cafe offers a cheaper price food after half two. Compared to other cafes, it was a very reasonable place for people simply want to have a cup of tea and enjoy their cakes.

Lovely Italian food , beautifully cooked. I had lamb terrine, followed by seafood and asparagus risotto, which was so good . they also cater for people with allergies, my husband is dairy free, but was also able to have the risotto. The staff were charming, and friendly. We will visit again next time we are in Edinburgh..

Their eggs Benedict at seriously the best!The staff is very friendly, atmosphere is nice and warm, very relaxed.Already had a couple of nice morning/noon breakfasts there and was always very happy with my food, the coffee and the service!

I had lunch at Caffe Lucano on Sept 25. I ordered a cherry tomatoes and rocket pizza and I shared a focaccia and olives with my friend. It all was really tasty, the closest to authentic Italian food I had so far in Edinburgh - and I do not say that often! Service was also great, and prices ok. Would definitely recommend to both tourists and locals.