Locanda De Gusti in Edinburgh, City of

Our experience was quite average, and we felt overlooked because we didn't receive the final treats like everyone else did. It seemed that every other guest who came and went received a small treat, while we unfortunately did not. We don't want to accuse anyone of racism without justification, but we couldn't help but feel potentially unfairly treated. While the seafood was quite lovely, we were disappointed with the overall experience, especially given the high prices. In hindsight, I wish I had spent over 100 pounds on fine dining elsewhere. Unfortunately, I won’t be returning. 💔🫠

Love their seafood pasta and burrata😍 But their ragu orecchiette are undercooked hence hard to chew🥲 Friendly services from staffs 💙

Wonderful birthday meal - Exceptional food, warm service and great wine. We were made to feel very welcome and will return soon!

Brilliant food and hospitality, had a great time chatting with the waiter

Winner of 4 restaurants, Edinburgh episode. It was packed and I had to book (you need to put a credit card as a guarantee. If you don't show up they charge £30 each). Friendly service, Italian background music, cleanliness and excellent organization. Exquisite food, of excellent quality. The wines are also worth it. It's expensive but the whole city is. If you want to eat Italian come here.

Absolutely stellar service and spectacular food. Went for lunch and the three courses and felt that the price was well worth. Thank you

A chance booking I made for my last night in Edinburgh. What a blessing! It’s a very hearty, homely space. Small and intimate, from the welcome to the goodbye, it felt like I visited someone’s home who was excited to feed me good food! And the food mama Mia!! The best Italian meal I’ve had in all my time in London too, and the perfect dinner in Edinburgh. I had the buratta to start, the seafood pasta with linguine as my main and some hazelnut ice-cream to finish. All of which were 10/10. My water glass was never empty and even when the space filled up, the ambience was very warm and I loved it. Will come here every single time I visit Edinburgh. Well done to everyone and I look forward to seeing this business continue growing without losing its heart! Gracia mille 🫶🏿

Warm, welcoming environment and amazing dishes!

Just off the train at Haymarket and after listening to Stanley Tucci wanted some authentic Italian food. Was not disappointed. House red wine was great. Staff are very nice and the food was delicious. What else could you ask for. Turned up 10 mins before they opened and they got a seat for us. After 30 mins the place was full. Think we got lucky but would happily book next time in Edinburgh.

We had a reservation and they cancelled on us

Great, unique place. Delicious starter and main, and interesting though not yummy dessert (we had the ricotta and pear and there wasn’t much pear!). Great speedy service and very caring staff - overall a unique and enjoyable experience!

The food was excellent and quite original, everything that we tried there, we tried for the first time.

Siamo stati a cena la vigilia di Natale con la famiglia e lo consiglio a tutti. Cibo divino, servizio perfetto e camerieri super efficienti, cordiali e simpatici. Insomma se tornerò ad Edimburgo sarà una tappa imprescindibile.

Absolutely Perfect. Amazing staff who treated us like family. The food was outstanding. Possibly the best Italian meal we have ever had.

Impeccable service and just the best pasta in Edinburgh hands down! Thoroughly enjoyed the experience, will definitely be back

This was one of the top Italian restaurants I have tried outside of Italy. Authentic Neapolitan dishes and incredible service. I would highly recommend you visit while in Edinburgh!

Authentic Italian restaurant with exceptional food (especially the seafood 🦞) in a relaxed atmosphere. The staff are very attentive and we received a very friendly welcome. Looking forward to our next visit!

My favourite Italian in Edinburgh and for sure also one of my favourite restaurants in general!!!

If you love fish and you love Italian food come here!

This is the best restaurant in Edinburgh. Stop. Yes there are fancy venues with amazing furnitures and unique seats or fantastic cocktails BUT if you value Food and Service on top of your experience this the best you can have in EDI. I’ve visited hundreds restaurants in Edinburgh. This is the only one that still amaze me all times I go there. Chef Rosario and his top quality staff know how to give you a TOP food Experience. Try it and let me know if you know someone better around 100miles. We will definitely be back! Ps: Better book it at least 1 week in advance! Always fully booked!!

Very very nice friendly restaurant that specialises in seafood platters. But be warned a platter for one is more than plenty for two .

Beautiful place to eat, lovely fresh seafood. Although I've had tastier sauces before it was still very good. Service was fab too

A really authentic and cozy place. Food was absolutely incredible. Staff were attentive and so lovely. Definitely a must visit if you're in Edinburgh (definitely book in advance)

Most likely the nicest meal I've ever had in my life, the seafood was fresh and cooked perfectly and the cannoli was perfect. The staff make the experience much more enjoyable as they all seem like they are having fun. Couldn't recommend here enough if you are anywhere near, although definitely book in advance. Can't wait to visit Edinburgh again in the future and come back here!

Probably our family favourite place to eat in Edinburgh. Great food, lovely singing service, nice cozy and friendly atmosphere. You'll keep wanting to come back.....and great for lunch too.

If you haven't been, what are you waiting for ? Always the best atmosphere and a very different take on Italian cooking to the usual. Delicious food, and the best service !

A Slice of Naples in Edinburgh – A Must-Visit Locanda! From the moment you step into this charming Italian locanda de gusti, you’re greeted with warmth, humor, and professionalism by the incredible staff who make you feel right at home. It’s not just a restaurant; it’s an experience of authentic Neapolitan hospitality. The atmosphere brims with the vibrant charm of Italy, creating a perfect setting for a memorable meal. The heart of the place is undoubtedly Chef Rosario, whose warm and personable nature shines as he welcomes each guest with genuine care. It’s a delight to see him occasionally making rounds, ensuring every dish meets his high standards. His passion for cooking and connecting with people is truly contagious! The food? Simply outstanding—especially if you’re a seafood lover. Each dish bursts with the rich flavors of Italy, crafted with precision and love. Portions are generous and satisfying, leaving you with that wonderful feeling of contentment after a hearty meal. As if that wasn’t enough, you’re occasionally treated to a complimentary glass of champagne and a delightful homemade “pappetta” to kick off your dining experience—a lovely touch that sets the tone for what’s to come. The wine selection complements the cuisine beautifully, rounding out an exceptional dining experience. If you’re looking for authentic Italian cuisine and a genuine Italian atmosphere, this is the place to be in Edinburgh. Bravo to the team for creating such a gem!

5 stars for Locanda de Gusti. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Staff were attentive and offered great recommendations from the menu. Each course was delicious offering lovely seafood in the city. Would highly recommend.

One of the best meals I've had in Edinburgh in a long time. Staff super friendly and food delicious. Can't wait to return!

Very friendly and family atmosphere. The food is excellent.

It’s a bit over-priced! But worth to try it once!

Very good service, feel-good atmosphere and the house specialties are incredibly good! Before that, a greeting from the kitchen, which also tasted very good. Absolutely recommended!

Fantastic authentic Italian restaurant... delicious food friendly service.

Came here for lunch and I had an amazing time. Everything was great

Lovely meal with friends, service excellent. Pistachio panna cotta was truly amazing 😋

Probably the best plate of seafood I’ve eaten in a restaurant. Will definitely be back!

Simply outstanding The food is exceptional, every dish is excellent. The staff are lovely and the little touches like the tomato and basil dip before starters and the amaretto shots with the bill are great. Would love to visit again

Fantastic great quality produce. Very tasty food, attentive staff and good atmosphere. Our son has moved to a flat just around the corner, I think we'll be back.

Possibly the best Italian meal I have had in Scotland. Great menu options, fantastic food and great service. Closest thing you’ll get to Italy here! The delizia is possibly even better than the original version from Maiori - very impressed and would love to return when next in Edinburgh.

My wife and I were both incredibly excited to try the food after reading online reviews and seeing the menu, and we were not let down. Any potential expectations were far exceeded with the quality of the food and the service. We also very much appreciate the way the restaurant works, in that the food itself is often subject to change to ensure the freshest and highest quality ingredients. This is absolutely reflected in the food, and you can undoubtedly tell the chefs are passionate and highly skilled. We will absolutely be dining here again, and it’s well worth it the visit to Edinburgh just to come here (like we did.) We both had the pasta Genovese, I had the panna cotta and my wife had the affogato and they were all impeccably done. Many thanks to Rosario and everyone on the team at Locanda de Gusti for making the trip worthwhile.

Great service and very tasty food with nice ambience Staff were very pleasant and the owner came by to say hello which was a nice touch I hope to return in the near future

The service was super amazing. The staff were very friendly. We liked the “Customer First” attitude. The food was very delicious. The best restaurant for sea food in Edinburgh Haymarket area. We must come back to this restaurant when we visit Edinburgh again.

Wir waren begeistert von der Freundlichkeit und dem exzellenten Essen: Die Fischplatte war köstlich - ebenso die Pasta. Alles frisch zubereitet. Perfekter und aufmerksamer Service. 6 von 5 Punkten :-)

Great food and brilliant service. The ravioli was fabulous and the seafood (pesca Torá) also great! The staff were very attentive, knowledgable and friendly.

Just wow! If you are in Edinburgh you need to book this place! The food is amazing, the staff are amazing, the atmosphere is lovely. The pasta is fresh, the seafood is to die for & buratta with chocolate shavings is just so so good. Also the cannolo is fresh, nice & crispy, not like some where they have been sat foa ages with the filling becoming soggy. 100% book here it is such a gem!

Small, private and familiar environment. Neapolitan cuisine dishes, excellent and well presented. Friendly staff, friendly owner. It deserves it.

We had a lovely meal of genuine Neapolitan food. So fresh! So beautifully presented by enthusiastic staff. We had a starter and main course with a glass of Merlot from Sicily.

Highly recommend the grilled fish plate. All dishes had a nice bit of twist to them. Delicious. Very friendly (authentic Italian) and efficient service.

Super good food; extremely friendly ladies; service top; details are correct. Must go!

Great food, good friendly staff.

An excellent Italian-run Italian restaurant in Caledonian land. Dishes faithful to traditional Italian recipes cooked with quality ingredients. If you are in Edinburgh and you are Italian, or even if you are not, I highly recommend this place.

Food is phenomenal. Everyone in our party raved about their meals. Service was so friendly and fun. The restaurant is a little small and not the best atmosphere, but the food and servers more than made up for that. Would highly recommend this place!

I think this is one of the finest restaurants in Edinburgh. Walk up a gentle slope for about 5 minutes from Haymarket Station and it will be on your right. It has a bright blue exterior, so you can easily recognize it. It has the triple signature of good food, good service, and good atmosphere. Reservations are required as it is a popular restaurant. The dishes are typical of Neapolitan cuisine and are made with fresh seafood. I think what is noteworthy is the excellent customer service at this store. The staff at this store are not formal and provide very pleasant customer service. One female staff member in particular was very friendly and wonderful. My whole family has become a fan of this store. I will definitely visit again! !

Beautifully cooked seafood (Mare nel piano; Grigliata Di peace) and pasta (lobster linguine; paccheri with crab)! The first time we went, we had two kids with us. The staff were very polite and kind to the kids. The second time we went, the staff remembered us and greeted us like old friends. Will definitely return.

First time for me and my husband, the food was amazing definitely will be back.

Very nice place and very good food

ROSARIA SARTORE IS THE BEST CHEF IN THE WORLD! (:

Lovely place, welcoming and warm staff. Divine food… We were delighted by chef Rosario's dishes! We will definitely go there to eat when we return to Edinburgh!!!

Exzellente Pizzeria für Fusball & im Besonderen für Napoli Fans. Fußläufig von Tram-Station Haymarket zu erreichen. Gemütliches Ambiente.

I didn’t know pasta could be this good. I had the Genovese pasta with beef shin and white onions. The richness of the dish was incredible. My guest had the lamb ragu which was also wonderful. The calamari starter was also top class.

We came for lunch but will be back for dinner . The food was wonderful and deserves to be savoured.The kitchen has obviously prepared each dish with great care .Great suggestions from our waiter.Would highly recommend.

Favourite place in the city and it's excellent every time. Their menu is inventive and yet still feels like "good food, done well".

Da napoletani possiamo dire che qui si mangia da favola Pesce fresco e ben cucinato ,le porzioni abbondanti Nel nostro soggiorno a Edimburgo abbiamo cenato tre volte qui Ci siamo subito sentiti a casa

As Neapolitans we can say that the food here is fabulous Fresh and well cooked fish, generous portions During our stay in Edinburgh we dined here three times We immediately felt at home

Compliments for the kitchen, Everything was really great! For us true fish connoisseurs (since we come from Puglia), we can guarantee you this: ABSOLUTE EXCELLENCE! We will be back 😀

We had the most delicious dinner. Wish I had taken a picture of the menu to have the names of the dishes. Started with the octopus and it was perfect. We had a gnocchi dish with peas and tiny squids that was out of this world. The second dish was pasta with white beans, squash blossoms and herbs. So very delicious. The portions were larger than anticipated and we couldn’t finish. Our only regret! The staff was friendly and attentive and the atmosphere was casual but special.

We were here for lunch today, friendly and quiet environment. On Thursdays for lunch they have a good deal with a choice of first, second and dessert menus. It was all truly delicious! For those who want a taste of the flavors of Naples in Edinburgh, this is the right place to book!

The best seafood pasta I could remenber

Incredible service, delicious everything, well served, excellent quality

Food was Amazing - we had the crab pasta, the ragu (lamb) pasta and the ravioli for the first course. For the second course we had the grilled seafood platter for two (everything was made to perfection except for the tuna steak - it was too salty in my opinion).

Lovely staff and such great food. Their pasta was really good and so is the seafood.

Food, staff, surroundings excellent. Best seafood to eat in Edinburgh if not Scotland. Loved the friendly interactions of the staff, on hand to help in nice way. Will be back.

A lovely pasta seafood restaurant!

One of the best Italian restaurants I’ve ever been. The place is cozy and the staff is super friendly .

BEST Italian meal in Edinburgh!! Great service from Denise aka. "Carmela" lol and the entire staff! Kudos to chef Rosario from Napoli. The Pescatore pasta was amazing! Nice touch with the limoncello at the end of the meal. Don't miss out when you're in Edinburgh! Make sure to book ahead of time!!

What a super lunch me and my husband had today in Locanda de Gusti. Our first visit and won't be our last. Food was delicious, portions just right, house red wine so good, service was top notch and price very reasonable. We will definitely be back and will bring the family too. A wee gem of a restaurant. Highly recommended. Thank you.

A lovely pasta seafood restaurant, just 5 minutes walk from Haymarket. Really personal service with just a sample menu on the website so a surprise as to what the menu is when arriving. We'd booked online and we were lucky to get a table, despite it being a Wednesday night it was fully booked. Staff were very attentive and clearly love the food they create. We had three courses each and came away very contented. We will be back, highly recommend!

This restaurant has great reviews and for good reason. I had the Linguine with mixed seafood and a glass of aglianico red wine. The seafood was cooked perfectly and the flavor of the dish was so good! It reminded me of the food I've had on the Italian Riveria. I had ordered the bread service and used the bread to soak up the sauce. It is on the pricier side but worth it!

This was a highlight of our weekend in Edinburgh! We stumbled upon it by chance after arriving at our Airbnb for a late 9 PM sitting. The staff were attentive and friendly, making our dining experience fabulous. Despite being the last to leave, we never felt hurried. The seafood was impeccable, especially the seafood platter, which was large and perfect for sharing. The delicious Italian wines and heavenly lobster, all very reasonably priced, made it an unforgettable meal.

Lovely quality fresh fish served simply

Went here based on online reviews. I can't understate how amazing it was. Everything was cooked perfectly. The pork daube IS the best pork I have ever had. Appetizer was amazing, dessert was amazing, even the coffee with dessert was perfect (I am a coffee snob). I have paid twice as much for far less quality.

Elena was amazing and the food was wonderful

In my opinion rated too well. Everything was ok, but for 4 or even 5 stars it needs more.

Fantastic food and atmosphere, great staff and service. Best lobster pasta we've ever eaten!

Excellent overall quality and service. Very kind and helpful staff. Rosario( owner) it's a star!! Grazie mille!

Fantastic authentic Italian food served by highly professional and friendly staff.

Small and cute room; Super friendly staff; excellent raw materials and a menu that fully reflects tradition. Rosario is a great chef and even gave me a selfie with him! Super experience.

As always, fantastic, beautifully presented food, and great service! The lunch menu is excellent value, and it provides the same quality ingredients and the same masterful preparation of the dishes as the dinner menu. Thanks to Rosario and his team for never disappointing!

Wonderful food as always. My guest equally as impressed with the traditional warm welcome and friendliness of everyone at Locanda.

Fantastic food, great atmosphere and exceptional service. Dinner with friends who told us it was the best meal they had had in Edinburgh

Great hospitality and great food. A huge shout-out to ladies who served us. It is amazing to see how they were handling busy restaurant while being attentive towards every single guest. From starters to desserts, everything was top-notch. 10/10.

Fantastic food, excellent and friendly staff and great atmosphere. I could not fault any aspect of our night at Locanda de gusti.

Locanda De Gusti provided us with the best dining experience during an 8-day tour of Edinburgh, London, and Amsterdam. The food was simply amazing: a seafood extravaganza of shellfish and ocean fish paired with a simple linguine in butter and garlic. The cozy ambiance, the extraordinary prompt and friendly service and the food, the food, the food. Make this restaurant first on your list when visiting Edinburgh!

Staff lovely, Giovani, Sarah and Laura all very friendly and hard working, food delicious, all produce tasted fresh, I’m celiac and they catered to this for me.

A superb experience. Quite easily one of the best Italian meals I have eaten outside of Italy.

Staff were lovely. Food excellent. Really nice vibe... a bit like being in the home of a favorite friend. A really lovely lunch. Good value too

The food was delicious and the service excellent. We found it expensive. The starters were larger than is necessary. And the house wine was above our normal price range.

Very good experience.We had a mixed party of 17 which included 3 Italian colleagues - obviously going to give their opinion on Italian food outside of Italy ! Majority was ok but a couple of the dishes didn't realise expectations. Seafood platter was magnificent.

Nice service and the foods tastes good.

Excellent Italian restaurant with a brilliant atmosphere. Very good mixed grill.