Noto Edinburgh in Edinburgh, City of

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The atmosphere was nice but Lasange wasn’t as nine as it should be

What a wonderful evening. From the warm welcome on arrival to the speedy production of the bill when we wanted to leave, the food, drink and service were flawless. The kitchen and the waiting staff dealt confidently and accurately with our dairy and wheat intolerances. Great gluten free bread, which we were assured is made in the premises. A super Pisco Sour & an amazingly cheap desert wine were all highlights. All the dishes were packed with flavour and, despite other reviews, the portions were on the large side for a fine dining restaurant. Not enormous, but you get a good portion of chicken, rather than the mouthful I was expecting. We left full after 10 dishes (including three puddings) between three of us. I would come back like a shot.

We had a fabulous experience. The food is super tasty. The staff are lovely. The wine we had was lovely, from a very good wine list.

Great food, we took crab, prawn toast, chicken skewers and wagu beef, beautiful..wine great, staff lovely, atmosphere nice, would definitely go back and would recommend. Everything tasty.

If I could give no stars I would. I booked this table weeks ago as we were travelling from Wales for my sister’s 60th birthday celebration weekend & it was recommended by my friend who lives in Edinburgh. I booked a table for 5 of us & what we got was a table for 4 with a seat plonked on the end. This table was placed between the kitchen & the fire exit and considering I booked this weeks ago I felt it wasn’t the best position in the restaurant for a larger booking. After we received our drinks my 2 friends asked if we could be moved as the draft from the fire exit was unbearable, the waitress who was lovely I might add said she could move us to the windows however it might be just as cold. So we moved, now we are all cold, 3 of us are now sat at the table in our coats. There was no comfort in this restaurant & the radiator was not even turned on. Our food arrived swiftly however all of the plates they were served on were cold except my sisters as she ordered the lasagna & it had been nuked in the microwave for so long it was bubbling oil & took ages to cool down. So as you can imagine we are cold & now the food is cold too. My friend had asked for a side order of bread & was served the wrong one too. I mentioned to the waitress that we were not happy & she asked if we wanted the manager & I said no, on reflection we should at that stage. We carried on & tried to make the best of the night as it was such a special birthday. We can also see that the waitress & the manager are arguing about us. In the end one of my friends asks for him, oh my goodness what an attitude he had. She explained we were cold & the plates were cold his reply was “ but was the food cold” all he wanted was an argument. 2 of us ate our meals and he agreed eventually to remove the 3 that had not been touched & we paid for everything else, which came to £107 with drinks. We would of spent 3 times that amount as we wanted deserts & more wine & we were out for the evening, but we could not wait to get out of this cold uncomfortable place. He said I’ve removed the service charge for you, which was just laughable as he had 5 unhappy ladies in the restaurant. I told him how disappointing the whole evening was & my sisters special night had been spoilt, but he could not care less. I am not sure if this gentleman is part of the family who run this venue or just a manager, but trust me he is not helping your business. We tipped the waitress as none of the evening was her fault & she was a lovely lady.

This lovely little establishment sets the tone with their dimly lit lamps showering over the table for an intimate touch. The tagliatelle bolognese was wonderful in flavour and presentation, coming with the perfect amount of Parmesan sprinkled on top of this rich tomato dish. As for their four cheese pizza, the flavour was definitely dominated by strong Camembert with the occasional chunk. Having asked for extra garlic to the dish, we were delighted with the added touch. Their desserts are mouth-wateringly presentable, although I didn’t get to try. Service were quick in their attention to the table and delivered well. Prices are very reasonable (especially compared to those in the area) I will be returning back here for sure

Wow - what an incredible experience we had at Noto! We had 6 savoury courses and 2 desserts between the two of us and it was the perfect amount of food. I'm a notoriously picky eater, but I ate everything that we ordered - even some of the mushrooms, and that's a big deal for me! My favourite was the Bing bread - if I could eat that every day I would! The cocktails are also SUPERB - we tried four of them between us and would struggle to pick a favourite. The staff are efficient, and well informed, and they were even able to make the chocolate dessert vegan to take into account the fact we don't eat meat (it had gelatine in it). The only negative thing for us was the acoustics - it was surprisingly busy for a Monday night at 8pm, and with two larger groups or 5 or 6 in at the same time as us we sometimes had to shout across the table at each other. It really is a minor grumble for a phenomenal evening of food though.

¡Un verdadero placer! Comida de diferentes gustos, interesante, deliciosa y bellamente presentada. Incluso los cócteles eran inusuales y sabrosos! El servicio fue genial también.

First time here but not the last! The food, service, wine and ambience were spot on, one of the nicest Italian meals I have had in Edinburgh.

12 quid for the best Margherita you'll eat in your life. Don't bother going anywhere else.

One of the best meals we’ve ever had. Absolutely fabulous food, not one plate let us down, especially the crab (beyond delicious). The tables are spaced very far apart so you and your table have an intimate dining experience. The staff were fantastic, incredibly helpful and friendly, each course came out just as you wanted it. A 10/10 evening, this place has every thing right. Highly recommend! Also so reasonably priced for such high quality food.

Really, really good Italian restaurant!!!! Pastas pizzas, cocktails, wines. Very good location too on George street. We come back again and again. Highly recommended.

Fantastic food, couldn’t fault a thing in anything we ate, bar staff amazing, incredibly friendly and a good laugh. Waiting staff amazing, again super friendly and generally great vibes. Highly recommend if you love food and want top notch service.

I won’t be returning to this restaurant unfortunately. We had high expectations of the menu but it fell very flat. The crab was pleasant but from then on it went very downhill…strange combinations of dishes, slimy tofu, overcooked kale and undercooked chicken. Everything was very rich and not a joy to eat. To top it off the staff overcharged us on the bill. Would not recommend !

I foolishly assumed that this place would be mediocre and overpriced based on its location. But actually it was really nice, £11.50 for a margarita pizza and it was great. Nice tea and coffee too. The cakes looked great but didn’t sample any

Wow... great little Italian cafe in Edinburgh. Found using google reviews, reviews on point. We had shared antipasto plate and a pizza. Both were amazing! A beer and a very nice gin and tonic. Service quick and food was prompt. Value for money... approx 50p for the meal.

Good food and nice atmosfere Imma is the best, she is professional and very nice with the guests

Me and my family visited town the weekend before Christmas. Warm friendly relaxed atmosphere. Service was friendly and the food was delicious. Highly recommended for a more relaxed intimate time.

Our friends and I had a terrible experience at this restaurant. Our friends were up from London and we were really looking forward to a catch up . When we mentioned one of our party had a nut and sesame seed allergy we were told that it was not possible to accommodate us. So is everything either open to cross contamination or has nuts or sesame seeds or sesame oil on it? The manner of the waitress was extremely off hand and unapologetic in fact we all felt she was confrontational. I suggested they put the information on their website so people could avoid disappointment . I was told it was on the website which is wrong ,it actually says on the website they can accommodate nut allergens and all the other usual ones . We were basically kicked out ! We managed to get into Bon Vivant next door a far warmer welcome and also a small kitchen but they were willing to ensure my friend could enjoy a safe meal. I would assume they would have the same or similar cross contamination challenges. but were willing to make the effort. It just felt that Noto couldn’t be bothered to do the same .

Went for one of our birthdays and had a lovely time. Food was good, the best being the truffle croquettes closely followed by the bass. Would definitely recommend for a secluded dinner. Wait staff were excellent.

Food was OK, nothing special, had a quiet atmosphere so we could easilly talk which was nice

Lovely food, great atmosphere, definitely recommend trying Caffe Centro. I’d come back again.

had a great lunch at cafe centro my mushroom risotto was delicious and my husband said his seafood spaghetti was the best he had tasted

Best meal I have had in all of 2024! If that was not enough the staff were excellent and made us feel right at home from the moment we walked through the front door. I have never been too fussed by crab but Notos crab dish not only changed my mind but also left me wanting more, a taste sensation.

Beautiful food , excellent service, what more can you ask for? Actually reasonably priced too.

Called in for lunch, was recommended by a friend. Top marks, great staff, very friendly and helpful. Had the mussels in a creamy sauce for staters, absolutely superb, would highly recommend. Piazza was great with home made chilli oil. Superb quality of food and great value for money.

Mi esposa y yo cenamos aquí recientemente y mientras disfrutamos de la comida que se ofrece, sentimos que la elección en el menú era bastante limitado. También pensamos que el plato de compartir peces monjes era bastante caro en £ 25. 00 .

Simplemente excelente, interesante cocina presentada en un entorno poco exigente a un nivel muy alto. Mucha influencia pacífica. Bravo.

Me siento mal anotando este promedio, pero la siguiente puntuación es muy buena y no fue eso. El personal era agradable y teníamos una mesa agradable, la vajilla era hermosa y la comida era decente. La razón por la que creo que nos sentimos abrumados es que parecía más un menú degustación, pero los sabores no eran tan impresionantes como deberían haber sido para el tamaño de los platos. La presentación fue excelente y el cangrejo fue el punto culminante de la comida, pero desafortunadamente acompañado de masa madre bastante promedio. En general, si la comida hubiera sido más barata, podríamos haber regresado, pero creo que es caro para lo que es. Qué pena.

La comida era excelente y el personal era muy amable y servicial, queso y trufa croquetas eran para morirse. Gran vino y punto de precio muy justo también.

We loved the food and the good service, our waiter was so kind and friendly. Don’t miss their tiramisu, we enjoyed it a lot

I would definitely recommend this restaurant

Delicious food, good atmosphere, friendly staff and very favorable prices. Excellent option.

The food was very tasty, typically Italian, the service was also very good. What I found less nice was that a service charge of 10% was automatically added to the bill. I would like to decide for myself whether and how much I should tip.

The food was awesome. Very delicious, the service was great and the restaurant was so sweet and beautiful. My husband and I were eating there for our wedding anniversary and it was perfect . We loved it ❤️

We had delicious food and fantastic wine for a reasonable price. Highly recommend the Vapolicella.

Delicious pasta, great atmosphere, cozy.

Excellent food for a good price - definitely one of the more affordable places on George Street.

Sat at the bar and enjoyed small plates. Hands down the best restaurant of our entire trip. The warm peach salad is one of the best salads I ever had. Great experience with very friendly staff. True art of cooking.

Excellent excellent food. The pizza was unbeatable, the pasta was really good. I'm very glad i made it here, and I'll be sure to return

Vanavond op aanraden van kennissen uit Edinburgh hier gegeten. Een ietwat Scandinavische uitstraling met enthousiast en hartelijk personeel. Genoten van de noordzeekrab met warme boter, de mooie firel tamaki, de goddelijke gegrilde perzik met miso mascarpone in een courgettebloem en de overheerlijke gefrituurde buttermilk kip met kimchi en koffie. Toe een dessert met chocolade, pedro ximinez en gemoute slagroom. Erbij een heerlijke Crozes Hermitage. Leuke sta& en prachtig innovatief eten. Leuke buurt. Tien punten.

It's cute little restaurant. Great wine, yummy food & quick and happy service. Everything we ordered was delicious.

A beautiful Italian restaurant. The food is Absolutely Fantastic and the staff are always happy to see people. Would give 10 stars if i could.

Nice quiet place where you can actually have a conversation. We were not rushed. Food was fabulous and most reasonably priced. Be aware that the tip was included in the bill, but it was a modest 10%. We will certainly be back.

First time at Noto - we had dinner during the busy Edinburgh fringe, for a friends birthday. I had mentioned this within my booking, and the team could not have done more to make the evening more special, including a very sweet personalised note awaiting us at our table, and a lovely selection of small sweet treats at the end (as we had no room for dessert!) Our server Julia was warm and friendly, and talked us through the whole menu, made recommendations, and encouraged us to try a something new (in this case the Peach and Ricotta Salad). She also recommended the perfect wine for our dinner, that was both delicious and very reasonably priced. Our food runner Gia went through every dish as it arrived, detailing all the different flavours and ingredients, and checking up on our water and drinks as needed. Even though they were busy, we could see that all servers really made time for their tables, offering advice on the menu, as well as Fringe shows they had seen. The quality of food was superb, and very reasonably priced. A clear contender for my meal of the year so far!

We had a pleasant experience at Noto restaurant. All staff members were extremely friendly and attentive. All courses including the drinks were presented in a creative way.

Noto came highly recommended and did not disappoint. A very warm welcome followed by the most exquisite dishes. The whipped tofu is unbelievably delicious - and those are words I never dreamt of uttering in the same sentence:) The service was impeccable - discreet yet friendly and humorous, leading to a lovely relaxed ambience - and not just as in Micky Flanagan's definition:) Thank you Noto for the perfect evening to end our wonderful few days in Edinburgh. We shall be back. Thank you.

This os one of the best coffee shops on the area, with proper hot strong coffee and a nice selection of pastries, especoaly the apple tart or the pear and almond one. The pizzas are very much in the traditional style so not swimming in tomato sauce. The lasagne is thick and solid. If you prefer the runnier style it mite not be for you but I prefer the firmer style, but it is personel choice. The staff are friendly and it can be busy at lunch, but its a place we like.

I took the ravioli , the portion is way too small , I had to take something extra . The food quality is ok , nothing great .

Good food but most importantly, impeccable service. Very friendly and with particular attention to detail, like only bringing the hot drinks with the meal as we requested. Other places can't get such basics right. Nice cozy atmosphere in the restaurant too. Highly recommended.

pretty ital restaurant with excellent meals

My wife had a lovely lunch with a friend. This was their third visit and never disappointed.

They were able to adapt any pizza or pasta to gluten free which is fantastic. My husband loved their mussels and their rigatoni was lovely. I also got a gluten free blueberry tart that was out of this world.

I loved the food! Very tasty, the service was quick nad friendly. Location is great. Prices are reasonable! Overall pretty good.

Meh. That was the best way to describe our experience. It took almost 2 hours to get to the (sort of) end of our meal (we ended up cancelling the lamb as we couldn't wait any longer). Definitely agree with the other 2 &3 star reviews. Was super (super!!!) excited to eat here, however nothing overly stood out about this establishment. Even the presentation wasn't that wonderful and I forgot to take photographs. We tried the northern Atlantic crab (the best dish of the lot), vegetable tempura, tuna with yuzu, gnocchi, coffee Korean chicken and monkfish. As mentioned, we didn't quite make it to the lamb as the lunch service wasn't great -- finally got to the monkfish and it was lukewarm and rubbery, so we cancelled the lamb as we were a bit fatigued. The Korean chicken was lovely and unique with the bitter flavours and daikon, as well as the home made kimchee. The gnocchi was buttery and fluffy. However most of the dishes seemed over buttered (or over oily with the tempura) and excessively salty. All in all a big disappointment after booking this months ago. :(

The food absolutely awful! The salad had oil and nothing else on it, greens were slimy! Second plate chicken with mushroom sauce was over cooked & the sauce had an absolutely awful taste. Ordered a Margherita pizza. The sauce had no flavor or tang… It was like they open a can of bland unseasoned tomato sauce & smeared it on the crust. The green tea was bitter and awful! My friend ordered a cannoli which was uneatable! Felt like we paid to eat garbage!

Very friendly waiter named Antonio, had a lovely lunch. Very affordable and perfect portion sizes. They made sure that my food had no contact with my allergies.

Nice place. Locally owned, I think. Friendly, relaxed atmosphere. I came in wanting something light, so I had the soup of the day (cream of leek) with a Caesar salad. Perfect! I still found room for tiramisu. It was big enough to share.

This was highly recommended and I can see why. We were a little full from our lunch earlier in the day so was not looking forward too much to having another sit down dinner. The food was such as high standard and delicious, we just wanted more! Staff were really friendly. Would definitely recommend Noto and would so much come back here when in Edinburgh. This was the best dinner we ate in Edinburgh and one of the best we've eaten in a long while!

I snuck in solo after a long day of sightseeing. They were incredibly accommodating even as they were super busy. The service was terrific but oh wow the food! The crab soup is the specialty; the salad was really tasty! I had two additional dishes, also good. Cocktails are petite and delicious. Wonderful!

The food was delicious and unusual. We enjoyed our meal and will be back. Service was excellent. The room lacked ambiance. Decor was unusual with large dry branches hanging on the wall. Minimalist but not quite right.

Four of us and we all thought our meal was fantastic. Two got a pasta dish, another the canzone, and I got the pizza with salami and roasted peppers.

We visited for a girls' lunch at the weekend. The dishes were delicious and unique. It was a small menu but easy to find something you like. I would recommend the crab and the steak tartare. It felt quite fish heavy, but were told by friends that it changes regularly. We had 3 dishes each, which was definitely enough and quite filling. The design is minimalist and modern. The food is certainly the star of the show. We also had some cocktails, alcoholic and not, these were lovely but certainly on the small side. The staff were largely friendly, although one lady was quite rude in some of her responses to questions, but did not consistently wait our table. Overall, a lovely lunch spot!

Such lovely service and food! Still one of my favourite places to go after all these years

Beautiful food and staff are very friendly and helpful

Amazing Italian restaurant with unique, authentic dishes and excellent service. Highly recommend!!!

Me and my family had a lovely dinner tonight, that the nice male waiter made even more special, and the food was incredible. We'll definetly be back!

The food here is Off The Chart Good, but that's only half the reason you should go if you haven't already. The other half is just how amazing the service is. I've been dining here for years now (including my last meal out before lockdown!) and have never had a lacklustre dish or less than attentive service. I also can't believe I've never written a review so hopefully this is better late than never! The menu is seasonal except for the north sea crab in warm butter, which is for me the absolute star of their menu and too good to rotate out, They also say its for sharing but trust me, you won't want to... If you ever want a pick me up, take yourself here. You will not be disappointed, and you might just find yourself a new fave in Edinburgh which given how spoilt we are for restaurants is really saying something.

Stumbled across Noto when looking for lunch and what a find! Sharing plate style, with a limited but interesting menu, strongly biased towards seafood. 4 to 6 plates between a couple is a good call. Every one we tried was exceptional, particularly the crab and croquettes - absolutely first class with really intense flavours. But save a little room for dessert - 2 choices and I’m glad we tried them both. Superb! Definitely be back here again. Decent selection of wine by the glass, also very good.

Great food! Delicious. Enjoy the mussels and sea food. The spaghetti was great! We walked in without making a booking on Saturday evening, we were so glad that there’s a table available, otherwise have to wait. I would recommend to make a booking in advance.

Everything was wonderful. Attentive and good humoured service. Delicious food. Great wine. Excellent accommodation of dietary requirements (gluten free). Thank you for a lovely evening.

but that's a pretty relative assessment, isn't it? The concept of ordering small to medium-sized dishes depending on your appetite allows you to stop in good time if you're not satisfied without wasting a lot of money. The okonomiyaki was delicious, the sushi variant with deep-fried seaweed inspiring, but the two medium-sized "main courses" were unfortunately mediocre (the fish was swimming in butter sauce and the lamp should probably have been preserved with plenty of salt). At least it has potential compared to all the other bad Scottish restaurants during our trip. Acceptable value for money.

We had an incredible lunch here for my partner's birthday in March. Every single plate was brilliant. We loved the duck bao buns, the potato udon noodles and the temaki. Great flavours in every single dish. If you're thinking of booking - do.

The food I did get was okay, but the main dish was more the size of a starter. And when I commented on it to the waiter just pulled up his shoulders, said that's the size it should be and walked away. Would not recommend to anyone.

I was bummed we wasted our breakfast on this place. The reviews drew us in saying breakfast was amazing. It wasn’t. Average at best. It was your typical sausage and ham on a bun or eggo waffle. Fine but nothing to brag about if you want a delicious meal. The guy was actually pretty cold and rude the entire time. We walked in, said good morning, we asked if there was room for two and the place was pretty empty, he said you can sit anywhere, so we said ok, then he said you can sit at any SMALL table. Then we just generally cold to us the whole time.

We came to this restaurant just after seven o'clock to get something to eat. The waitress tried to be friendly but it didn't come across that way. She was very impulsive and made us feel unwelcome. When we finished eating, we really felt that she wanted to call it a day. Although according to the internet the restaurant is open until 10 p.m. The food was good, the atmosphere was tense and anything but comfortable. A pity.

Authentic Italian cuisine, according to my palate anyway. Good staff, good food here.

Fabulous food, fabulous service, great cocktails but a wine list that is ridiculously expensive. Starting price for wine around £40

Visiting Edinburgh from the US and this restaurant was AMAZING!! The service was quick and attentive and the pasta was top notch. Five stars! Also great prices compared to similar food in the US.

Great Food. Had a few starters and then split a main dish. The food was super fresh and delicious. The mussels were excellent and very reasonably priced.

Came here for my birthday and the food was delicious, especially the crab! Shared 5 dishes between 2 of us and we were both full. The cocktails are also great. Service was amazing, we were never without an empty glass. Highly recommend!

A little disappointed with the desserts but the pasta and pizzas are great! The price of bottles of wine is very reasonable.

A beautiful place, very well located and very quiet. They treated us very well, good prices and also delicious food! I ate one of the best lasagnas of my life. My partner ate some very delicious caprese rigatonis too. To start we had the soup of the day which was mushroom, delicious! I 100% recommend coming to this place rather than places that are crowded with people and tourists.

Stopped for lunch with my wife. Attentive service, excellent food in generous portions. We ate at another Italian during this trip and Cafe Centro was vastly superior.

Food, hospitality, atmosphere are fabulous!

The best in home cooked Italian food

Went for lunch. Had a selection of dishes to share between 2. Apart from the tempura vegetables, all were tasty. But, small portions. Over-priced for what you got. The short rib was £24 and we got one small piece of meat each, which could easily have been consumed in a single bite - but not at that price! Nice as a one-off, but wouldn't rush back.

Excellent food and lovely minimalist atmosphere, all focus is on the 10 menu items they offer, all of them amazing and good for sharing (which is actively encouraged. 'their tagline is 'we serve delicious food; it is SO true!

top restaurant in central edinburgh

May have chosen badly but we were disappointed with the food here. Expectations were perhaps too high given that Noto is sister to the highly regarded, tasting menu only restaurant, Aizle. Noto is a small, pared back, easy going space, offering a concise menu of made for sharing plates. Service was delightful, but sadly none of the dishes wowed. They were all rather bland, & in the case of the broccoli tempura, greasy & unappetising.

Good Italian food I ordered Spaghetti seafood and I liked it. But the music was loud A beautiful, small Italian restaurant that serves great meals I did not like the sound of the songs, it was loud

We had a really fantastic lunch at Noto today - we weren’t sure where to go but eventually plumped for Noto. So glad we did. When we arrived and throughout our meal the staff were really friendly, welcoming and helpful. The food was sooo good - we shared 6 plates and they were all delicious. We also managed to fit puddings in and again they were beautiful. It’s impossible to pick highlights as everything was excellent - fresh, really tasty and different, beautifully presented and perfectly paced (we had a couple of dishes at a time). We can’t wait to come back next time we’re in Edinburgh. Thank you for having us!

Bruschetta was great but pasta dishes were a bit mid. they accept walk ins + ok prices 👍

Rude service. Asked if we can have coffee and the waiter almost kicked us out. I understand they might wanted to keep the tables for lunch, but he could be 10 times nicer.

Pretentious restaurant with ridiculous cancellation policy (100£ for two people). Food is forgettable and overpriced

Some really clever and interesting small plates. Would recommend the crab and sourdough dish, the beef tartare and the chocolate miso dessert. However, let down by the market vegetable tempura dish - filling and greasy and much more simple than the other dishes. Staff were attentive and helpful.

The food was outstanding as we remembered it. The service was fabulous, especially by Chris who made sure we were well informed and recommended for the dishes we selected. A special mention to the crab dish… there are no words!! Overall the best anniversary meal we could ask for!

I have been a couple of times since my last review, with average performances by the cuisine. The menu is original and full blast fusion as always, but I found some dishes a little heavy, such as a rather greasy tempura, and others not so special, like the fried buttermilk chicken with kimchi and (almost undetectable) coffee. I'm considering that the price and the small portions should be justified by exceptional flavours. In the end, the only dish that sticks in the memory as impressive is a simple but interesting opener of seaweed brioche, whipped tofu and chilli. I hope that they put the yakitori back on the menu as that's a dish I really liked in the past. Service was very friendly, the seating is comfortable with ample space between the tables, the decor is classy.

One of the best independent cafes. Great coffee and cake with excellent service