Davinci in Edinburgh, City of

Really disappointing. Had gone has had great reviews, but service was flat and not special. Restaurant was chilly, basic set up, paper nspkins, no candles for dinner. Cold bisque which I sent back but no further check all was good. Felt it was expensive and wouldn't return.

This was such a marvelous restaurant. It wasn't difficult to get a booking on the weeknight we went, and the place was busy but not crowded. Our food was ready very quickly and every bite was delicious. Be sure to save room for an affogato and an aperitif!

I am disappointed about Da vinci restaurant. I think I was expecting much more from the place with quite high rate. My friend ordered a pasta with lime and chilli in it, but it came without. The portion of main dish were very small, as well as a dessert. We were hungry after the dinner. Whole table surface was sticky.

We had dinner here during a long weekend break in Edinburgh. This is a lovely family run Italian restaurant which does great food. Broughton Street is close to the St James's quarter in the centre of town. It's quite a small and intimate restaurant and the food is all cooked fresh. Don't expect pizza here, this is much more about traditional Italian cuisine and they do that very well. It's run by a lovely husband and wife team who are so friendly and experienced. Without doubt, this was one of the nicest individual Italian restaurants we've been in for a while. Great food, sensibly priced drinks and super service.

Excellent food and thoroughly enjoyed dinner during our visit. Our first time in Edinburgh and just saw the place while walking. They took walk-ins, great spot

The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Food was served quite quick. We got cocktails and some olives to start. All the main dishes were excellent. Nice and cosy environment.

Bien,sencillo y sin ambajes ni florituras..Sabroso y en su punto. Mejillones y pasta al dente más q correcta. Bien de precio.Sidra espumosa y dulzona,irlandesa ..entraba bien ..Pero no es la sidra asturiana.De postre helado de vainilla ahogado en café negro como el diablo.Camarera y dueña agradable.Estuve sólo Lunes a las 6:30'. Quizás, opinión algo frívola, las mesas vestidas aunque sean con mantelitos de cuadros Vichy rojos ganarían..Y velas.Y no sé si tienen focaccias.

The food and service was perfect. The food was served quite quickly. The food itself was brilliant and the tiramisu was absolutely phenomenal. The table was a bit sticky, although every table was like this, I‘d give them the benefit of the doubt and say its so that the servings don’t fall of.

Fantastic Pistachio Gnocchi and an excellent Venison special. Great Service.

Very friendly staff and quick service. We got the Risotto, the olives for a starter and Tiramisu for dessert and it was all fantastic! Would highly recommend.

Waiter was lovely but the restaurant got our booking wrong and we had to wait in the smoking area for a bit without an apology. The food was fine; it's clear the aim is authenticity but it's not £18 a dish good unfortunately. The view outside was gorgeous but the table was sticky and you could only buy wine by the glass for the house wine (had to by the bottle for better wines of which there were 10+ options £30<). The menu was limited: there was no gluten free pasta in when we were there and vegetarian options were scarce.

We ducked in here to escape the rain and are so glad we did!! The food was phenomenal and high quality, enhanced by exceptional and kind service. Do yourself a favour and have the gnocchi with pistachio pesto sauce… it was perfect.

Serendipitously found this spot walking down near the Playhouse! Very happy we found this. Super friendly staff and family owned joint!

Wonderful service & excellent food!!

Not far out of the busy city this is an excellent restaurant worth every penny or cent ! Service was perfect, as was all our food. Mushroom Bruschetta to start with and it was lovely, for mains I had the Seafood Linguine, I was impressed with the seafood, we have previously only come across tiny mussels in the UK, but these were a decent size and lovely, same with the prawns. my husband had the Scallopini Panna E Funghi and said it was delicious. They had Sticky Toffee Pudding as a special dessert, and lucky we shared because it was a big serve,I would say was it the best I’ve had, truly scrumptious. The house Rose was a nice choice too. I would absolutely recommend this restaurant

Reasonable location from town, decent menu however they do not have a children's menu and what they do have is quite expensive, £20 for a basic pasta dish feels like a stretch. The had a filet steak advertised as a special but priced at nearly £40. By any standards, that is way too much. The food was ok and the service was fine however the prices are the thing I will remember which is a shame.

average and expensive. not worth it and not so good

Sehr schade, ich wollte gestern Abend gerne die italienische Küche im DaVinci genießen. Die Bewertungen und das äußere Ambiente haben mich neugierig gemacht. An der Tür wurde ich gefragt, ob ich reserviert hätte und als ich verneinte und fragte, ob ein Tisch für eine Person frei wäre, sagte der Herr am Empfang nur, dass Hunde nicht erlaubt seien, sonst nichts. Hm, das ist mir auf meiner Reise bisher noch nie passiert. Weder in Deutschland, noch in Frankreich, England oder Schottland. Wie gesagt: sehr schade, denn so kann ich auch nichts Positives über das DaVinci schreiben, obwohl das Essen vielleicht sehr gut ist. È davvero un peccato perché amo il buon cibo italiano.

Great food, appropriate portions although perhaps a little bit pricey. All in all, a great experience, highly recommend! Ps. Great gin!

Yesterday we ate at another Italian restaurant that was OK so we where looking forward to eating at DaVinci's to see if we could get back on track. Nice 15 minutes stroll from The Royal Mile. Service was OK and the atmosphere was fantastic. The food was very good. I got a pesto type gnocchi and my partner got a traditional pasta with red sauce and seafood and also enjoyed the food. I would recommend DaVinci to anyone.

My wife and I and another couple had a beautiful meal last Saturday night. Between us we had the bread & olives to start and Scottish Fillet Steak, medallions of Pork, T-Bone Pork and Seafood Linguine. Everyone of us thought our mains were lovely and worth the money. We had the house red which was great value. The Gelato with liqueurs were a great way to finish the night. There was great banter between the staff and ourselves. We look forward to our return very soon 👏👏

The crab and scallops risotto was delicious. A really cute place!

Quiet, small, family run place. Welcomed and served by the owner, I believe her Italian husband was cooking in the back. We got served with good pace and very kindly. We ate everything with too much focus on taste to get photos because it was so good. Literally everything blew us away - bruschetta with tomatoes - seasonal vegetables - rigatoni alla zozzona … still thinking about this pasta - special surf and turf veal and scallops + shrimps. Perfectly cooked to tender and crisp perfection - modestly priced but excellent wine selection I have only good things to say. EAT HERE!

Incredible meal, every bite was perfectly seasoned and perfectly cooked and the pacing was right on the mark. We had bruscetta (fresh, gloriously balanced), rigatoni pasta alla zozzona (perfectly al dente, luscious sauce), veal t-bone (almosy cried it was so good), scallops (tender, perfectly seasoned), and prawns (succulent and fresh). The service was lovely. The couple who runs the restaurant clearly takes great pride in making great food. I was very happy to eat here.

Lovely charming atmosphere. Good service and food were yummy. Small restaurant with a variety of Italian dishes and a good selection of wine. I would recommend this place 👌

Quiet family restaurant with good made to order. Each meal was beautifully presented and tasted spectacular. Leave room for dessert because you MUST have some.

Delicious food, very good quality, friendly and passionate staff. Excellent specials and a great choice on the regular menu. Highly recommend.

Exquisite real Italian . Simple but delicious how good food should be .

Everything here was great! I had the gnocchi with king prawns in a creamy pistachio pesto & it was phenomenal. At first glance, I thought the portion might be a lil small for a big guy like me who likes to eat, but halfway through I realized I was wrong & was pleasantly full by the end. If I lived in Edinburgh & not the stupid USA I'd be here weekly, at least.

Great little Italian restaurant, with a slight emphasis on seafood. Every dish was delicious.

Brilliant little Itialian restaurant, and the staff were good fun. We came a but at minute on a Friday and they managed to seat us. I'm definitely making a return!

We ate hear after wandering aimlessly for something to eat whilst staying at the Hotel Indigo nearby - this looked nice from outside and was quiet so no trouble getting straight in before heading to the theatre show. It is small and intimate and the menu seemed decent. In the end I went for a surf and turf and was very impressed - the T-bone steak was a good size, perfectly cooked and well seasoned while the scallops and prawns were delicious too. Maybe would have been nice to get a few more potatoes and vegetables but overall it was very good. My only negative to the place was after a trip to the loo and having flushed the toilet and returned to the table (next to the toilet unfortunately) there was quite a strong smell of the drains which wasn't pleasant. The staff were friendly and attentive throughout.

Love, love, love this place! Small family-run business, excellent food, fresh ingredients, cooked on the spot! Love the king scallops starter, the pork medallions in gorgonzola and nduja sauce were delicious! I just had to finish the meal off with a copa amarena 😉 Great service and friendly staff. Highly recommend 😁

The prawn & dill risotto was outstanding. Service & ambience were spot on. What an absolute gem of a restaurant. Can’t wait to go back.

Excellent dining experience. The quality of the food and the service were both of the highest standard. I would highly recommend.

Empty restaurant… but a friendly one. Caponata did not have one recognised ingredient from its traditional recipe. Not an authentic experience. Served with polenta… yes it was that. A bowl of it. A bought-in dessert. Very small portion, which was shared. VERY expensive meal. Two lots of vulgar mouthed guests were seated at the same table, different times. Would not recommend.

Fabulous food best Pasta ever Sauces were so delicious Staff very efficient and friendly Great Dining experience Thankyou

I never fail to have a good time here. The food is consistently excellent and you're so well looked after. Lovely atmosphere too!

We went with my husband. The food was really great and the service as well. The guy was really taking care of us and of my lactose intolerance

It’s really delicious. And the lobster and scallop risotto is so good.

Arrived last minute asking for a table for... 11. The owner made some magic to accommodate such a big table and we ended up having 2 large tables for us. The ambience is refined. The food is out of this world (the gnocchi with king prawns are formidable), and the service is outstanding. Ah, and very well priced.

A really fantastic meal at Davinci this evening. Incredibly tasty food which is worth every penny, friendly and attentive service - a brilliant experience all round. Thank you.

We enjoyed a very lovely dinner at DaVinci. We ordered the fresh mussels and the lobster bisque & scallop risotto, plus a green salad. Everything was quite good. The server/owner was very welcoming and friendly. Highly recommended.

Very tasty food with great service

The food was incredible! Still thinking about it days later…

It was very delicious. I had a gras fed filet steak which was absolutely medium rare as I love to have my steak. My wife had seafood linguine which make me jealous as she was enjoying the dish. A very excellent selection of Italian wines. All in all we had a lovely dinner night. Mr. Simone and his family were very professional and lovely. Thanks to all 😊

Accommodating for a large group last minute and friendly, as well as excellent food.

We really enjoyed the food, service and ambience of DaVinci. The mussels starter was excellent, as was the seafood linguini special. We sat at a roomy table in the pretty back room. Tables are well-spaced, which made for relaxed conversation. Our waiter was friendly and knowledgeable. Recommend booking a table to be safe

Sehr schönes kleines Restaurant. Wir hatten einen sehr schönen Tisch am Fenster, Nudelgerichte und Rotwein. Alles sehr lecker. Eine Kinderkarte wäre sehr schön!

What a nice experience we had. The staff are attentive and wonderful to talk with. You have to try their appetizer mussels. So good and rather filling. We ordered the risotto with lobster and scallops. The risotto over all was delicious. Lobster was a little over cooked but the scallops were delightful. I would recommend getting a reservation. The place fills up quickly.

Great food and service and an amazing tartufo bianca

We had to cancel our long term reservation at “The Kitchin,” a well known highly recommended restaurant unexpectedly, and were in a fix to find a place to have a nice farewell dinner with our son who was leaving our family’s trip to return to the USA. It was walking distance from our hotel (The Cairns Hotel) and was able to give us a reservation in the timeframe we were looking for, and we were NOT disappointed. I think, in fact, we found a hidden gem! It is a small, family run restaurant with Mediterranean and Italian specialties which were a welcome break from pub food, which has been our constant since arriving in Scotland over a week ago. They had appropriate but simple Italian wines, which were reasonably priced. We ordered two appetizers, a bruschetta with tomatoes, garlic, feta and oregano, and also a foiled feta and pepper starter with bread. It was a generous amount to split between 3 people and as Greeks, we were astonished at the quality of everything! The freshest ingredients were used in all the dishes and the oregano they used was the REAL DEAL, AND our side salads were the first REAL salads we have had since arrival. My husband and I both ordered the seafood linguine from the specials list (about 27 pounds per person) and my son ordered the king prawn gnocchi in pistachio pesto (about 19 pounds for the dish). Everything was extremely flavorful and cooked to perfection! Even though the restaurant was small, Mom and Dad work the kitchen, and their son waits on the guests, AND they were also serving a larger room in back, we had faster food service than any place yet we have gone. It is evident that the family takes great care to serve their guests, make them feel welcome, and serve food of the highest quality with the best seafood we have enjoyed yet. I would not hesitate to recommend this restaurant — it is convenient to old town and is worth the stop — especially if you are tired of eating Indian food and pub food, which dominate the choices here.

Den bästa pasta jag ätit någonsin ❤️👍

Took my daughter and god daughter for dinner. The food was beautiful, and cannot find fault in the service, taste, and quality. The only thing I’d add is my husband is a stickler for hot plates, and unfortunately this was the only thing I could find fault with. Beautiful food, beautiful surroundings and service impeccable.

Myself and three friend had lunch here yesterday to find they had stopped their set lunch menu. They claim that because of the ongoing roadworks and Covid it is not viable for their family business to provide two menus also claiming they are primarily a evening venue. The average starter was £6.50-£10 and mains average £18 which is a bit steep for an average weekday lunch and it’s not enjoyable in an empty restaurant with no atmosphere. Price wise it’s maybe not surprising we were the only 4 diners and nothing to do with any roadworks. Perhaps they should concentrate on their evening trade and save any more disappointed lunch time diners

I was looking forward to visiting after reading all the good reviews. But very disappointing first of all the server showed us to our table, never to return, after 10 minutes I had to ask for tap water. Another 10 minutes and we had to ask for drinks. I’m a vegetarian and there was not a lot of choice. I selected the rigatoni with spinach, walnuts and white sauce. I’m still looking for the walnuts and white sauce - tasteless would sum it up best. The specials were on the board but when two of the party asked for the fillet steak there was none left, really at 7.30? Anyway they ordered pork which was not cold. I had a look at the menu online before we booked and decided to have the risotto but when we got there it said it was for two people so that was that. Also if you wanted a steak (presumably not when it’s a special) you had to give them 48 hours notice!! Won’t be returning.

Had a very wonderful night. The food was amazing, the place was nice and solemn, and the staff will make you feel like family.. Kudos to the lady who served our food and my birthday dessert, she is the definition of hospitality.. I really wish I had known her name, I was full of emotions at that time..

Friendly service and amazing fresh food. I will definitely be back. Perfect for a casual lunch with a chilled rose

2 course special for £18. Tuscan bean soup was just a thin broth with no flavour. Pasta with arrabiata sauce was cold and pasta over cooked. Poor value for the money.

Trying to find somewhere last minute to eat and stumbled across this absolute gem! The food was delicious and service was fantastic. Will definitely be back.

Delicious food, great & friendly service! Lovely family run business. Highly recommend!!!!!! Great value for money!! I had the hot smoked salmon with figs & feta, then the Pork medallions with Gorgonzola, Nduja & walnuts!! Delish!! Then, the Tiramisu to finish! Mamma Mia!!

Dined here for New Years Eve. Cosy restaurant with lovely food and top quality service. One recommendation to the restaurant would be to turn down the lights a bit to create a more romantic atmosphere at the rear section of the restaurant as we found...

A lovely, friendly, family run business that knows how to entertain their guests and cook wonderful and authentic Italian food. lovely!

Stumbled across this restaurant. What a warm welcome from front of house. The service was great and the food fab. We could have eaten everything on the menu - difficult to pick. 3 courses each and despite being full we just had to eat it...

Relaxed with great food, wine, limoncello and a lovely couple who run it.

Not sure why it took us so long to eat here, but we're so glad we did! Truly delicious food and friendly service, and excellent value for money. My pork in a spicy nduja and Gorgonzola sauce was a triumph, and my dining companion gave...

Visited with a colleague. On arrival we were informed there would be a delay before our order would be taken so had drinks with olives, tzatziki and bread. The delay was shorter than we were told which was good. The staff were so friendly and...

Fantastic food, brilliant menu and everything was absolutely delicious.

We stumbled upon Davinci almost by accident, but enjoyed one the best meals out in a very long time. First class ingredients prepared and served with care and creativity, made for a relaxed and fulfilling evening. Highlights were a skill fully executed venison steak, served...

Amazing food and service. Every course was delicious, would highly recommend

Took my mum today for the first time to Da Vinci as she’d heard me rave about it & was keen to visit. Well we had a fantastic lunch. Sweet potato & coconut soup & burrata with peaches & beetroot for starters followed by the...

Sorry to say but disappointed with my main, linguini with salmon, hardly any salmon and very little sauce. Menu is mostly pasta/rissoto with fish, only 1 meat (pork) dish, needs to be more variety on menu. My wife enjoyed hers and most of our group seemed happy, maybe I was just unlucky.

Beautiful, local food, friendly staff and a cosy feel to this restaurant. We ate here twice on our short break in Edinburgh - and were remembered! Do visit, you will not be disappointed.

Absolutely superb food cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend a visit if you want a top class menu👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

We just discovered this restaurant while exploring Edinburgh for the first time, and it was just what we needed! Just a few tables inside, but a great value set lunch menu with a good few options on, and the staff were super accommodating for a couple of small tweaks we asked for. Really tasty food and perfect portion sizes for lunchtime. Recommend!

Fantastic food and service. Modern, and inspired menu. Attentive service, without being intrusive. I wish them every success for the future.

The most delicious Italian food. My husband and I have eaten here several times and we have always had such good food, cooked and served with care and attention.

Excellent !! Food was amazing and service so friendly. We wish you all the best and will definitely be back .

The food all looked and what we had was fantastic. I had one of the best risotto's I have ever had. Have travelled throughout Italy and had some great meals but this was really up there with the best. The Italian / Greek menu may...

Hubby and I make sure we make time for each other. Found Da Vinci fantastico, great service, fantastico food. Couldn't be happier. Staff attentive but not in your face. We've been back twice. Hoping to get a table for Saturday 🖕

Great dinner here a few nights ago. It's a family-owned and run little gem. The food was delicious and the staff was even better. So kind and took great care of us. The burrata was super fresh, my lobster risotto was executed perfectly and tasted amazing. Family had some other pasta dishes, steak that was a beautiful medium rare, and good wine. Definitely a tasty spot!

Fantastic little independent restaurant with beautifully cooked offerings, very friendly service and competitive prices. A three course meal with two drinks per person came in at £40/head. And this in Edinburgh New Town! I can commend the risotto, cooked to perfection.

Perfect! The pork medallions with gorgonzola was delicious. Hidden gem in Edinburgh 🤩

Family run. We were walk ins and got a table immediately. What a great place. The service is friendly, good humoured and a bit extra. We had the olives and tsatziki starter to share, followed by King Prawn risotto and Gnocchi also with king prawns. House wine then the cheese board , Semi fredo and a slice of Lemon torte. Absolutely fabulous. Definitely going back. £119 plus a well deserved tip.

What a great place. Very friendly staff. Food great. The boss ordered risotto and she was told, apologetically, that it would be 20-25 minutes as it is made from scratch! It was worth the wait. My pork was also gorgeous.

Very friendly staff! I highly recommend the Gnocchi with cheese sauce, was heavenly! My two complaints would be that there were few vegetarian options (though the few that were there looked great) and the portion sizes were a bit small for the price. We also had the Rigatoni with spinach,cream and parmesan, linguine with salmon and butternut squash soup - all delicious!

Cosy restaurant with great food, great prices and great service

First visit and it won't be the last. Awesome food, service and just enough attention without it being intrusive. We will be back regular

Excellent food and great service in beautiful rooms. What more could you want?

What a wonderful experience! Everyone was really lovely and they were happy to accommodate my request of modifying a dish to make it vegan. The food was excellent and of great quality. I love the mix of Italian and Greek food. The location is fantastic...

What a wonderful evening we've had at DaVinci. The food was fantastic; delicious and interesting, but really it was the service that made it. Our waiter was friendly, helpful and well informed. My partner is gluten free and the staff made sure that everything was OK for him. We had a great evening. There is real warmth amongst the staff, a lovely atmosphere and great food. This a restaurant that definitely deserves to do well. Thank you for a fantastic night.

An equisite meal with a really friendly atmosphere. The food was tasty and fresh, presented beautifully with amazing service. A real warmth from the staff throughout the evening from welcome to farewell. My friend had the prawns to start which had a real kick whilst...

We had such a lovely time at Da Vinci. I went with my elderly father and a friend. The staff could not have been nicer, so accommodating. We had a great table by the window, well ventilated, it all felt very covid safe. Everything on the menu sounded delicious, there were just enough choices and but still hard to choose as everything sounded good. I had two courses, appetizer and main course, and it was so fresh and tasty. I love that this is Italian food with other Mediterranean influences and a touch of Scottish. They are using local produce which I really appreciate. The family that own the restaurant are just adorable, they are welcoming, and very good at what they do. This is my new favorite restaurant in Edinburgh, great food, great atmosphere, great staff, great location.

Spent a really enjoyable night in Da Vinci recently, food excellent, staff very friendly and welcoming, will certainly visit again in the future.

Wonderful food and fantastic service.The whole meal was fantastic, and in particular the starters are amazing. They have a large selection of really good teas from the local Tea Merchant next door and great pastries from the local Sicilian bakery as well. I plan to come back

family are lovely but the food was a big let down if i could say one thing about this place if they hired more staff to help instead of mum doing ten different jobs and to give the dad time to cook it could be great hence the three stars

Every dish on the menu is freshly made and tastes just like Mamma makes it. Bellissimo

We had a gorgeous Saturday evening at this family run Mediterranean restaurant on Borough Street. The food was fantastic. From the Italian/Greek inspired menu we chose homemade tsatsiki and olives followed by freshly prepared pasta and risotto cooked from scratch. We were so well looked...

Fantastic food, great service and great value for money. I had a really good 2 course dinner and a fantastic bottle of rosé, the staff were really friendly and efficient. I would highly recommend this family run restaurant.

Great family restaurant highly recommended for vegans and gluten free. So helpful to our dietary requirements. Traditional Italian cuisine. Loved it .