Domenico's in Edinburgh, City of

Had the Haggis Pasta. Was magic! Highly recommend this place. Food excellent. Lovely atmosphere and service fantastic.

Great restaurant, nice and cosy. Lovely to be there and not be overwhelmed by the house music. Superb food too.

It is such small restaurant but the food is so good. Especially gelato 🍧. Highly recommended place. 🔥

Amazing food and lovely cozy experience. The staff were wonderful and so friendly.

Karen and her team proided catering for our party of over 120 people in the summer and we couldn't have been happier with how things went - the food was delicious, the service and organisation was impeccable, and Karen and her team were so friendly, fun, and warm. They also received rave reviews from lots of our guests! From when we first visited the restaurant to sample the food to the day of the party Karen and her team were just excellent. Would 100% recommend.

Authentic Italian spot, great service

There were four in our party and we each ordered a different dish. We ALL enjoyed our meals. My only “complaint” was the portions were so generous that I couldn’t finish my meal. I would have loved to taken my leftovers home but was traveling. The restaurant is small with limited seating but with nicely spaced seating. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE. Be sure to get a reservation.

A small, fine restaurant and a big recommendation. We discovered the restaurant by chance while on vacation and were lucky enough to get a table (reserving is recommended) and then went there a second time. The food is very tasty, you can taste the love and the spice, the menu is also good and there is a daily menu. So if you're looking for a delicious Italian - here's a very tasty one :).

What a hidden gem. The beef lasagna and sea bass were amazing. The goats cheese parcel was an unexpected pleasure. Both waiters who served us were friendly and attentive. Has a neighborhood feel. So happy we found this place. Prices aren't bad either.

An old man served our table, he’s so mean to us. I guess he should be the owner. Updated on 2 Sept 2024. Re: Domenico’s First, thanks for replying me a month later, while those 5-stars reviews got prompt reply. Secondly, may I ask what makes u being so sure that none of your staffs are mean? I’d read some of your old replies to other 1-star or 2-stars reviews, your attitude was always denying. It’s the same this time. Thirdly, not necessarily to contact u directly, I would rather to share my experience here if u would like to know. Me and my friend went to your restaurant in July. Ordered 2 beers, 2 starters and 2 main courses. Service was good from we entered the door, until we were half way having our main courses. My friend went to loo, and a server came to collect our plates without asking. I said politely, ‘Sorry, we’re still going, my friend’s just in the washroom.’ After my friend came back, 2 minutes later, the same server came again to collect our plates, which obviously not yet finished. I told him, ‘Sorry, we’re still going’. Then, the server said, ‘Just reminding, u remember what u booked is a table for two?’ We said, ‘Yes, I know.’ And then the server just walked away. Me and my friend were so confused, didn’t understand what did the server mean. We found that’s a queue outside, so we guessed he was just rushing us. We took a look at the time, I was less than an hour for our dining! But we didn’t understand, our neighbour tables came earlier than us, why the server didn’t rush their table, until we saw their bottles of red wine. Me and my friend had no moods to eat already, so we asked for the bill even we hadn’t finished. The server said,’ In Italy, we don’t call it a meal without a coffee or dessert’. I replied, ‘ Sorry, we didn’t know that. Could u please give us your dessert menu? We could like to order some desserts if possible’. Then, he replied smiley, ‘But the Scottish said whoever hasn’t finished main courses, should not order dessert.’ And then he just walked away and came back with the bill. So, this was my experience, I don’t know what could u called it, but I could like to call it ‘mean’. But to be fair, the food was good. And before he rushed our table, his service was good as well. Btw, I’m working in customer servicing, I have a sincere hint for ur restaurant, if ur replies not showing genuine sorry or humbleness, u should not reply, otherwise, u’re making the customers angrier.

Lovely Italian in Leith! The scallops risotto was phenomenal.

Excellent food, friendly staff, superb coffee.

Loved this place ...very authentic and bijou definitely one to back too

Another excellent dinner at this lovely restaurant,the best staff as allways. Highly recommend.

We recently celebrated a hen party at this wonderful local restaurant, and it really was an absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish. Karen was incredibly helpful, friendly and accommodating. She made the entire planning process so smooth and stress free by being extremely communicative and flexible, even providing a personalised menu to ensure that all dietary requirements and various allergies were considered and shared this via Google Docs which made preordering for our group of 20 so much easier. The warmth, attentiveness, and fun nature of Karen and her staff continued throughout the afternoon. The food was absolutely delicious and all served super hot (and at the same time despite our large group). Everyone felt genuinely cared for and had a wonderful time - the staff made sure we all had what we needed, which included plenty of the really tasty house wines (both the red and white were fantastic!). I can’t recommend Cafe Domenico highly enough for any special occasion, meal out or just a delicious takeaway wrap at lunch time. Cannot fault them - thanks so much again, we all had the best time and I’ve already heard so many of the girls already discussing when they’ll be back! Definitely see you again soon!

Very good restaurant, we ate haggis pasta which was delicious, the service was perfect. The restaurant waitress was adorable and went out of her way to accommodate my 8 month old daughter in very good conditions. We even prepared some pasta for her so she could share this friendly moment with us!

Absolutely..hands down best Italian dining experience we've ever had.. Four in our party ..each ordered something different and agreed.. AMAZING.. I can't think of a time we asked to meet the chef to shake his hand. I only wish we didn't live across the Atlantic. Probably never be able to dine here again 😢 absolutely make a reservation. It's a tiny quaint place . You will not be disappointed

Amazing food, amazing service and a great atmosphere!

Unprofessional and untimely service. Subpar food, all dishes and appetizers were borderline inedible. Below average wine list. No idea how they have so many decent reviews.

Very delicious haggis pasta. The plate is big

Karen went above and beyond to cater for my Dad's funeral. She really pulled out all the stops and put on a great spread for up to 100 guests! She even delivered us a complimentary lasagne, we all really appreciate it Karen. You helped us create a wonderful send off for my Dad! I would highly recommend Domenico's for catering or just treating yourself to a nice dinner in the restaurant. Great food! Thank you all

What a little gem ,food was amazing ambience was superb,Alex our server was incredibly friendly and attentive I recommend the chicken it was to die for 5*

Had a lovely meal with great service from Alex, he was very knowledgable about the wine and had a lovely personality.

Excellent food and Italian setting! Absolutely love it!

Absolutely fabulous. Would highly recommend! The sea bass dish is top notch!

Highly recommended. We came in for lunch on a Saturday. Lovely food with generous portions and friendly staff. We had got numerous recommendations for this place so finally booked and were not disappointed. Booking recommended as it is small and popular

The best bruschetta I’ve ever tasted! Wish I’d ordered 2 portions. All the food was great and servings a great size. Very small restaurant - make sure you book. Highly recommended.

Great place, food and service was excellent. Prices are reasonable would recommend😁👍

What a gem of a restaurant. Service was 1st class but the food was outstanding. I would highly recommend to anyone visiting leith. Do visit.

Fantastic cosy authentic Italian /calabrese run restaurant. Great food @ reasonable prices. Family run and feels like you are in their home. Welcoming, accommodating needs and chatty staff. A must go for a true Italian experience

Lovely Italian pasta, lasagna and wine!

I was in the mood for a great bowl of pasta and Domenico’s did not disappoint. I’d seen reviews about their great lunch options but thought I’d try them for dinner. Lovely small, comfortable restaurant. Friendly and efficient staff and delicious food! I will definitely be back, great value too.

It's a cozy, small Italian restaurant where they have delicious food and good wine. Would recommend it to everybody!

We tried several restaurants in Edinburgh for the past few days and nothing came close to here. Amazing kitchen, so delicious. Don’t hesitate to try.

Great food, cosy atmosphere and lovely staff

We are not sure if it was mister Dom himself, but our server was incredibly kind and accommodating. We made the mistake of ordering an acidic soup when my partner was not feeling great, so they could barely touch it, although it tasted very comforting. The Burrata salad and the fish stew absolutely hit the spot for me, I felt like a night out in Sorrento. To top it all off, the gentleman didn't put the soup on our bill, although it was completely our fault and we insisted he should. To show such kindness towards some naive kids was so touching. You made our evening! We will make sure to come again and finish our meals this time.

The food is incredible! Just like you’ve been in a restaurant in Puglia or South Italy. The portions are big and most importantly the food is good quality and tasty.

A very cozy setting with very delicious food. The food speaks for it itself. And i am mighty impressed by the amount of food the dinner mains have on them. I've had the lunch wraps as well, and liked them too. Clearly, from their food and service, they know what they are doing and they are very good at it. Had their Amaretto Sour, perfectly balanced. Had their Chocolate Orange cake - might be the best cake I've had this year. Highly recommended, please go in, sit down and enjoy a meal. I'll definitely be back.

Karen and the team organised a great party for 22 of us. Great menu, great atmosphere, great service. We had a great time. Food was excellent. Thanks!

Fabulous little place amongst many possible options in Leith. Very glad we gave this a try. Atmosphere is cosy, staff friendly and the menu really diverse. Top choice was the local mussels. Nice selection of wines too.

It was magnificent to see Tony again after many many years! What a wonderful, welcoming and friendly atmosphere. A small, intimate and totally authentic Italian/Leith experience.👌🏻 Perfect for that special moment with the one you love, or for a joyful gathering with your family and best friends. All of the staff are more than lovely, the food is amazing and as authentic Italian as you could possibly get outside of Italy🍻 I love this place👍🏻❤️

Had lunch today, And can honestly say it was everything the other reviews say! Lovely food, Great service and a nice atmosphere. Would definitely recommend...

Unreal hot wraps. Bit of a wait

A lovely experience with very good food and wine and friendly staff. Cosy atmosphere.

We haven't had such amazing Italian food for a while! Everything is definitely worth it, we've ordered a starter of the day (nduja, avocado & prawns bruscetta), main of the day - halibut with potatoes in creamy leek and artichoke sauce and venison ragu. Everything exceeded our expectations. Flavorsome, big portions. Super nice staff and overall atmosphere make this place an absolute gem!

As locals we’ve been here a couple of times; it’s a lovely cosy Italian restaurant of a type you rarely find in the UK anymore. Just great quality food, unpretentiously presented, and excellent value for money. But been moved to write the review after they went the extra mile to fit us in near closing time when another venue let us down. Despite the late hour, the kitchen produced two delicious steaks and the service remained friendly and efficient. We will definitely be back.

Had the “big one” wrap, it was awesome, will Definitely be back 👌

Domenico's is a small family run Italian restaurant serving a great selection of truly tasty food. Having dined there on a number of occasions, I've never been disappointed. If you're peckish at lunchtime, then there's always their amazing sandwiches with such a variety of fillings - don't forget there's often a queue for them, so perhaps factor in a little waiting time. They also do takeaway pasta 😋 Plenty of local parking in the evening & w/e but local parking charges Mon - Fri now. A number of buses run nearby with bus stop v near.

The arancini was average - quite claggy and very sweet. It came with a really bitter side salad - really not very nice. Took 10mins for the kitchen to prepare even though there was no one else in the restaurant being served by the kitchen. Have heard great things about the salads and sandwiches but this was disappointing. The bathroom is right beside the kitchen and the hand dryer was broken.

Absolutely brilliant meal, with excellent service, small cosy trattoria feel!! Hidden gem, we’ll worth a visit

Came here for my wife's birthday. Fantastic food and wonderful atmosphere. We were looked after really well and made to feel very welcome. This place will be a must do next time we are in Edinburgh.

Wir waren ganz spontan im Domenico's (besser ist es einen Tisch zu reservieren) und haben netterweise draußen einen kleinen Tisch bekommen. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Der Service war perfekt und das Essen wirklich grandios. Die besten Linguine alla puttanesca, die ich bisher gegessen habe. Alleine dieses Restaurant ist einen Abstecher nach Leith beim nächsten Edinburghbesuch wert.

Food was nice at good price. However, I was surprised at the service. We ordered 3 starters and 1 pasta. All our dishes came together. When we got to eat the pasta, it was a bit cold already. I wish I could have my food served at the right order, especially when a service fee is charged.

Popped in for a quick lunch before heading to the airport. Food and service were excellent. The number of people coming in for the deli sandwiches speaks for itself too.

After attempting to eat here on Saturday, and failing, we booked for Sunday. So glad we did! Great service, super atmosphere and the food was simply outstanding. We had the Haggis Fettucine and the Frutti di Mare Linguine. Both were amazingly delicious but also full of ingredients. Would highly recommend.

A lovely evening had at this gem of a restaurant. Cosy, intimate, welcoming - everything I anticipated it would be as a first time customer. Fantastic service - staff very pleasant and attentive. Food was outstanding. Plain and simple - a wonderful place which will undoubtedly become a favourite. Will definitely return. Thank you for a great evening.

I went once and had to go back. The first time we sat down to eat pasta and the second time we ordered take away ciabattas. And both options are just delicious. The attention is great, and the price is fair. Definitely recommend it.

The sea food pasta was sooooo good ! Very fresh and opened up the appétit ! The service is warming as well ! Totally worth a five star after my gin tour !

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Domenico's is a very small Italian restaurant which has plucked from Rome and dropped in Leith. The food was as excellent as any which I've had in Italy. There are only about 12 tables and they were all occupied, so booking is essential. The atmosphere is of people talking and laughing, just like any traditional trattoria. Bellissimo!

Perfect! Comida estava muito muito saborosa, porções grandes e com ingredientes de qualidade. Tomate, salada, massa fresca… tudo delicioso.

It’s a tiny restaurant but the best vibes! Super fun waiter and good service. Food was incredible absolutely demolished it. Nice for a romantic meal

A little gem in the heart of Leith. Amazing food, a warm friendly welcome and a cosy atmosphere.

Delicious food and great staff, we’ll be back for sure!

delicious lunch after some tedious shopping. Lovely food cooked at the time and so like being in a tratoria in Italy

Absolutely loved our evening dining in, with Tony as our waiter. Food was delicious and we loved the friendly service and cosy atmosphere.

Cute little restaurant close to the shore. I'd say a gem! Our waiter was amazing, super funny - I didn't catch his name unfortunately. The portions of pasta are huge, and the chocolate orange cake was fantastic. Definitely coming back!

Lovely food, lovely staff, lovely wine.... Best meal we've had in ages, thank you Domenico's!

Great food, lots of gluten free options, including pasta . Really lovely service as well.

Best takeaway lunch wraps in Edinburgh

Loved it. Service was great. They had us cracking up. Lovely food, the produce was so nice. Tomatoes 🍅 that were ripe and flavouful, gorgeous wild mushrooms 🍄 . Good size portions. Really nice lighting and general feel. Everything is made fresh, and that's obvious. There's a separate vegan menu too 😋

This place is a hidden gem. Food is fantastic, they have lots of great vegetarian options, the atmosphere is great and the staff are WONDERFUL! Really friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend the sticky toffee pudding.

Lovely local. Superb experience.

Lovely place with cosy atmosphere, great service and good food.

First time visit to Domenico's, had walked past it several times but assumed it was just a take away. How wrong! Although quite small you don't feel squashed in. The staff are very friendly and the food is amazing. I had pasta with haggis, to die for!! Will definitely be going back.

Superb, as always! My favourite restaurant in the Edinburgh area.

Fantastic! Food and service amazing and reasonable prices too! What's not to love x

Such a great hidden gem of a place. The food is incredible and the service is also wonderful. Would recommend to anyone in Leith.

If I told you what a delightful cosy place this is, how they squeezed us in when it was busy though we turned up put of the blue, how they made a fuss of Daisy my friend's dog, how great the food was, or if I talked about the delightful cocktail, the friendly fellow diners and the great ambiance, the delightful waitresses and friendly barman - well it might seem as though I was exaggerating. And I hope so too because if you all turn up then I might never get in again, and that would make me very very sad!

Poshish, good veggie selection, swift, fitted us in sans reservation. Kewl.

Living in Leith, I've eaten at Dominico's numerous times, and it's always a pleasure. Seafood pastas are delicious, especially the frutti di mare and the nduja and prawn. I also love their sandwiches for a quick takeaway lunch, huge and delicious. Everything is fresh, generously portioned and great value. I recently had a friend's birthday party there and it could not have been more perfect. They were so flexible and accomodating to our party, it was clear they genuinely cared and wanted to make my friends birthday as special as possible. As delicious as the food is, the staff are what truly make this place. You will feel like a regular after your first visit and will want to return again and again.

Great wee neighbourhood restaurant. Always has been.

Great place to meet, food fantastic and good service.

Dominico's is easily my favourite Italian restaurant, if not, favourite restaurant in Edinburgh 💯 Dominico's is a must visit and if you're visiting Edinbirgh City Centre, it's a great reason to explore Leith Walk and end it with an outstanding meal 🇮🇹 Dominico's has many great reasons to visit ~ 🥰 #1 service with super chatty and fun staff that are always ready to help and have a lot of personality 🍝 Food is so so so incredible and closest to the authentic food you get in Italy (t. an Italian 😉) - p.s. the Balmoral Chicken special that comes up every so often is so so so good, and so is the duck breast special 🔥 🍦 Outstanding dessert, the homemade tirumisu is a must try and is a great, light way to finish off an amazing meal For those visiting Edinburgh or is a local and haven't given Dominico's a chance yet - please do, you won't regret it 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹

Great wraps and toasted sandwiches made with fresh quality ingredients, long menu with loads of delicious things. Staff is very friendly. Great to grab some lunch on a work day.

Have you even had a full Edinburgh food experience if you haven't eaten at Cafe Dominicos? On working days, local workers flock here for fast, friendly and cost effective takeaway lunches that taste great. While there's no doubt that hundreds of people live Domenico's for that lunch experience, you should try it for a sit down and dine in. It is delicious! I've eaten a lot of chicken and, hand on heart, the chicken Nduja I have here is among the best. It may be the best! Tip: Look for the Specials board. Give it due attention. The a la carte is excellent but the Special selection has the kitchen's favour and, oh, therefore such great flavour! I could eat Domenico's desserts into I explode. It is a real risk. I want also to shout-out the service. I've been here when it is super busy and the service has always been switched on and friendly. Honestly, I'm so impatient when it comes to food and service speed, but even I struggle to see how Domenico's could be any swifter without compromising quality. As a rule, they get the balance right. Atmosphere-wise; small and cosy. Come here on a date, with a friend or two for a natter or take your mum out for a treat. Tip: Book! If you want to go, have a date in mind, then get that booking in early before someone else does. [April 22 update - Still great] [July 22 update - Best yet] [January 23 update - Awesome]

Delicious food and lovely friendly, funny waiter.

Excellent atmosphere and food .

Superb food, great wine, friendly staff. This was our first visit and we cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough.

Small intimate restaurant. Fabulous food with a warm welcome. Thoroughly recommended.

Always a favourite when in Edinburgh which nowadays is not as often as I would like. A small place, very traditional Italian and booking is advised. Open set hours for lunch and dinner. An institution in Leith. Superb, no nonsense cooking with a good wine list.

Fantastic place to eat and have drinks. Thank you Karen for the great time. Thanks to your staff (you know who you are) for giving us a fantastic night. The offer for drinks at the pub is open! Highly recommend this restaurant.

Sitio perfecto pra comer en el barrio de Leith, comimos 2 entrantes y dos platos principales y una peroni grande , 2 adultos y una niña , pgamos 39 £ la comida deliciosa y la atención de 10 , 100/ recomendable

Lovely festive menu tonight, and the staff make this such a special place. We love Louise, Eimear, Tony, Poppy, Paula, and the food is great. My seabass on Linguine was super. Well done all. X

Amazing wraps and sandwiches. Great flavours and just the right portion

They only serve Caucasians. Asians are treated as second class citizens at this establishment.

Tiny little gem of a restaurant. Visited as part of a large group so we filled it with 20 people. Food was amazing. Fresh, tasty and a good range for a small menu.

Fantastic place to eat out, food excellent, and very good value, quality of food amazing, I had the seafood pasta, could not fault it, mussels, squid and king prawns with a wonderful fish broth. Best seafood pasta I have had. Staff friendly and welcoming. Would highly recommend.

Quick summary. Great restaurant, great food and great staff. Go, you'll be glad you did. An absolute little gem! Takeaway is great and the evening meals are excellent. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff. Service is quick without you being rushed. The food is well prepared, tasty and there's good portions. Seafood linguini had plenty of seafood in it. Not like some of the big chain Italian restaurants. Desert selection is so tempting. Top place.

We’ve been here twice, once for dinner and once for lunch. Both times we’ve enjoyed our food so much we’ve wondered why we ever go anywhere else! Great portions too, both times we were sad to be too full for dessert and ended up taking food home with us. Highly recommended.