Osteria Dei Sapori in Edinburgh, City of

Delicious lunch and friendly, efficient service as always. Don’t miss this gem of a restaurant in Colinton.

My wife and I had a really nice dinner here. The place is very lively (loud) but not in a bad way, just people enjoying themselves. We topped off our meal with a cappuccino and cannoli - both highly recommend!

100% great restaurant from any perspective.

Wanted to go just because of the name: "Osteria dei sapori". Couldn't expect anything more tasty, cozy and friendly. Tasty is about food,; my "frittura di calamari" was so tender and fresh, with the perfect level of salt and cooking time. The prawns and pistacchio spaghettoni were something out of this planet. Tasty, juicy and so full of culinary passion for the real Italian style cuisine. The spaghettoni pasta was cooked to perfection "al dente" style and the pistacchios crumble was amazingly mixed with the sweet tsate of super-fresh Gamberoni. All this goodness surrounded by the delicate taste of a generous glass of an amazingly selected Pinot nero wine. On top of everything the friendly attitude of the Italian lady assisting me in the choice of food and wine and the cozy ambient of the restaurant location. Thank you Team for the unique culinary experience you gifted me in Edinburg today.

Otra maravillosa experiencia en Osteria dei Sapori. Ese es el nombre perfecto para esta joya escondida, que merece ser conocida por todos. Esta es nuestra tercera vez aquí, y como de costumbre, fue absolutamente perfecto, desde la cálida bienvenida a todos los platos, lleno de alma y significado. Esperamos con interés nuestra próxima visita! ¡Grazie Mille!

Party of 4 at 18.30 tp 20 30. On a Friday. Very good service, and excellent food. Friendly staff nice atmosphere.

Amazing food, wonderful selection of wines and knowledgable/genuine service. Would absolutely recommend

Had a great meal felt very welcome and staff really good thanks for a great dinner

Our go to place in Edinburgh. Wonderful, authentic Italian food and discreet unobtrusive service.

La primera vez aquí y ciertamente no la última. Comida, servicio y alrededores todo excelente. El menú de la hora del almuerzo es increíble relación calidad-precio y la elección de vino muy bueno. Fue una ventaja adicional para poder llevar a nuestro perro y ella fue muy bienvenido. Gracias Osteria - nos vemos de nuevo pronto.

An absolute delight. Awesome food and great service at a really affordable price.

Surprised at how good the food is here. Will be back!

fabuloso u pésimo lugar Personal encantador Excelente vino y comida para morir Vieira especial es mi favorito ¡He estado aquí varias veces y he catado vinos el día 25! No puedo esperar Gracias ❤️

Really delicious food! Atmospheric place to sit. Staff very friendly. Everything is home made and you can taste it. 100% recommended to dine here. Had the best creme brulee here I've ever had!

Very tasty cuisine and pleasant atmosphere. The staff is caring and polite. The impressions are only positive.

Great quality and authentic Italian cuisine, nicely served by the professional staff. 100%recommend

Not the usual Italian restaurant for tourists, but an intimate and refined place. The quality is immediately perceived from the menu: a few revisited dishes, well prepared. Tasty panciotti (ravioli) filled with fish. The Sicilian cannoli is unmissable.

Fabulous authentic Italian food served with genuine enthusiasm and eaten with delight.

Came today for my birthday lunch. Amazing service, excellent food- high quality ingredients, very well priced. Highly recommend and cannot wait to come back

Absolutely amazing food, did not need any reservation beforehand. Great service. Amazing staff. 1000% recommend

Absolutely lovely!! Great place, great food and outstanding service!

Pleasant decor and atmosphere. Very good service. Good meal. Only negative the wine was pricey and not value for money

We were looking for a nice restaurant in the neighbourhood, but struggled to find one. We decided to drive at least 20 minutes, because other options didn’t look good. In the end, we settled for the Osteria, expecting pizza and standard Italian food. We were so delighted to find the Osteria: friendly service, good food and wine and a very relaxed and laid back atmosphere. Effort had been made to make all kinds of aspects beautiful. We were grateful to have made the journey. Will come back again.

Estoy muy agradecida de haber encontrado este restaurante, que sin duda es mi nuevo favorito en Edimburgo. Me encanta Italia y a menudo me decepcionan los restaurantes italianos porque no reflejan el alma, la generosidad y el amor a los productos como los restaurantes que me encantan en Italia. Aquí, lo tendrás todo. En una decoración blanca y de madera, un anfitrión súper amable y discreto estaba atento a cualquier detalle. Los platos, uno por uno, te llevarán directamente a esta casa italiana con la que siempre has soñado. Esta casa donde la salsa pomodoro siempre se cocina lentamente en un rincón de la cocina, donde se extiende un poco de harina sobre la mesa de madera para preparar la pasta de masa y los ravioles y donde se escucha a las mamás riendo y cantando sobre una caja de vieiras y vieiras frescas. Así que gracias a todos por el maravilloso viaje de vuelta a estos mejores recuerdos reconfortantes.

Excelente comida incluso preparando artículos que no estaban en el menú. El mejor Tiramisu que he probado en Edimburgo. Servicio muy atento y buena relación calidad-precio

Unfortunately there is very limited choice for vegetarians which left me disappointed. The ambience was nice and the staff were attentive however the limited menu let the evening down

Have been here a few times over the years and always a high standard of food and service. Beautiful interior and very chilled as you never feel pressured or rushed. I went this afternoon again with my dad and would say this was the best fish dish I have ever had. Little more expensive but totally worth it for top quality food and service. So fresh the food and good wine. Would 100% recommend and authentic beautiful Italian food.

Amazing Italian restaurant in Edinburgh. Lovely staff and consistently delicious food and wine. Would definitely recommend

Osteria Dei Sapori in Colinton, Edinburgh, is a charming Italian restaurant. They offer a delicious selection of Italian dishes. The ambiance is welcoming, and the service is attentive. For Italian food enthusiasts exploring Edinburgh, this restaurant is a fantastic choice!

Had been meaning to try this for a while after a few recommendations and it did not disappoint. Food was delicious, beautifully presented and really fresh ingredients. My son also really enjoyed the kids menu. Highly recommend, planning on returning soon.

Fantastic Edinburgh Gem, have walked past many times but so glad I finally went in - will be back! Delicious, fresh food and great service. Excellent wine selection too.

We visit regularly with family and friends. Superb, fresh, authentic Italian cooking in Colinton village. Food: absolutely delicious, so fresh, wonderful pasta, great fish and meat dishes, lovely selection of desserts - tiramisu to die for. Atmosphere: relaxed, elegant, not stuffy at all, kids so very welcome, (well-behaved) dogs permitted. Staff: all the staff are amazing. So helpful. Accommodating of needs. Value: really good value for money. Every dish worth every penny. Especially lunch deal.

The restaurant is very clean, welcoming and intimate. Staff very attentive to customer needs. The food is excellent, fresh and impeccably cooked. Highest quality raw materials. Chef Cristiano knows how to satisfy even the most demanding palate. Highly recommended.

Really enjoyed our meal here last night. The food was delicious and the service was first rate.

Best Italian in Edinburgh (my personal opinion) ❤️

I have had several meals here, all of which were excellent, apart from my last. The bruschetta toast base was spoiled by someone being over enthusiastic with the toaster rendering the bread brick hard. The rice of my risotto was excellent unlike the seafood content which was,not quite defrosted. My wife’s seafood ravioli was flabby and uninspiring So, Osteria, time to pay more attention, I’ll put it down to experience but will return.

I liked everything but I think the food in terms of quality and price is a bit high.

Another excellent meal! We live locally and feel so lucky to have such a great restaurant on our doorstep. We really like the small but varied menu. The food never fails to impress and the quality of ingredients is obvious. Staff are super attentive but not intrusive which makes for a relaxing experience. This was a birthday treat for my husband and he really enjoyed it. Thankyou!

It’s the best Italian food I’ve tasted in Edinburgh, by far. Been twice in last month or so, will be back again soon. Staff are really friendly, great wine, great atmosphere. Accommodated our son’s allergies really well. Can’t recommend highly enough.

Honestly the best lunch we have had in years. The food is simple but perfectly cooked, and delicious. There was nothing we could fault. Except maybe more bread, a nice biscuit with your coffee instead of those generic things in wrappers, and better wine. It was absolutely superb.

Excellent food and lovely staff.

Amazing place. Restaurant is beautiful, staff are so friendly and the food is so authentic and delicious. Highly recommend for a taste of Italy!

Best italian restaurant in Edinburgh! The right place if you're after something different but still delicious.

Very high level restaurant, Italy on the table. Everything was really excellent, I couldn't imagine eating Italian cuisine so well abroad. Very kind from the staff. Compliments

10 OUT OF 10… AND 5 STARS… One Word… SUPERB! We were heading to the O2 Academy and Googled for ‘places to eat’ nearby, and what a find! Lovely food, very comfortable and cosy setting, with lovely, friendly and smartly dressed staff. The place felt upmarket, but not pretentious, it was very welcoming. Very fairly priced and very highly recommended. A+++++

Had my Mum's 60th Birthday here, table for 17, great food, great service. Staff stayed late as we ended up staying until after closing to make sure that we had the best time possible. I personally had the Lamb Ragu, it was phenomenal. Everyone else agreed that the food here is incredible.

This was such a lovely restaurant with extremely good service, fine food, and a beautiful way to end our travels in Ireland & Scotland! They were careful with our gluten free person in our party and the gentleman who was our waiter (professor by day, waiter by night) was so friendly and delightful. The calamari was fresh and perfectly breaded and fried, the ragu was tasty, the spaghetti gameroni pistachio scrumptious. Quiet location outside the bustle of the city center. Highly recommend!

We went to Osteria Dei Sapori spontaneously after searching for a good lunch place open at 3pm when driving to Edinburgh. Wow! Amazing food and lovely decoration. We were a bit in a rush and only had mains, but I can’t wait to come back for a 3 course meal.

Just got engaged and decided to have dinner at this exceptional restaurant. Immediate service, delectable food and superlative wine selection. Brilliant authentic Italian staff and atmosphere. Loved the music; calming, cool and jazzy - classic.

I had a fantastic dining experience at this Italian restaurant! As an Italian myself, I'm always on the lookout for restaurants that truly capture the essence of authentic Italian cuisine, and this place exceeded my expectations. The flavors transported me back to Italy, and the attention to detail in each dish made me feel like I was enjoying a home-cooked meal in a cozy Italian kitchen. This restaurant is a genuine taste of Italy, and I couldn't be happier to have found it. The atmosphere is warm, cozy, and inviting, making you feel right at home. The food is not only delicious but also incredibly fresh, with every dish being cooked to order, providing an authentic Italian taste. The service was excellent, with attentive staff making the experience even more enjoyable. The prices are reasonable and matched the generous portions and quality of the food. This restaurant is a true gem for those seeking a delectable Italian meal in a charming setting.

Excellent food, staff very friendly would recommend 👌

Despite the food menu, it isn't particularly interesting for my point of view, the wine list it is!! However, the food is very good, and very well presented. I had a quality and relaxing time here, I really recommend it for a pleasant dining experience with friends or as a couple.

Beautiful place, stunningly good food and warm and very friendly staff. Highly recommend this place, just lovely

Lovely and noisy restaurant, great service but small portions of excellent food. Parking very limited outside on main road.

Fantastic meal and service. Will be returning.

This is a great little Italian restaurant in Colinton. The food is delicious, we particularly enjoyed the pasta and fish dishes. The service is friendly and attentive and it is not overpriced.

Amazing food. Only grip was the vegies where a little overcooked

A little piece of gem, hidden in the picturesque village of Colinton. Authentic Italian ambiance, fantastic food and quality wine! Very friendly and kind staff! It doesn’t feel you’re in Scotland! Can recommend wholeheartedly and we’ll soon be back as fortunately for us, it can be our next local restaurant 💙💙💙

Best italian restaurant in Scotland, and in the UK, so far. The burrata was really good and the spaghetti with shrimp and zucchini.. just perfect. The red wine (nero d'avola) was excellent so was the "ristretto". Will dine here for sure anytime I'll be around.

Superb food and lovely staff. Great atmosphere.

Stumbled across this place by chance as the nearby Brasserie by Pentland hills was taking reservations only for the day. Glad that we couldn't go. I'm sure the food wouldn't have been nearly as good as Osteria Dei Sapori's. Such a lovely little gem, tastefully decorated inside, professional service, and food is one of the best I've had in an Italian restaurant in Edinburgh. Would highly recommend

Bellisimo posto tutto perfetto!!!

Been here a few times. The food varies, always nice but could be better. Service is always good and pleasant atmosphere. I would avoid the table red wine, and spend a bit more

I dined in with my family yesterday evening. Food was gorgeously presented and cooked, especially the king scallops and seafood risotto. It was good value for price.

Bon restaurant italien avec un service impeccable. Les pastas sont bien préparées avec des sauces généreuses et équilibrées.

Fab 3 course lunch for £20 in a bonnie restaurant with great service.

Amazing Italian Restaurant! 10 Stars. We had a very nice evening with friends having dinner here. Everything was very delicious! Every bite outstanding. We ordered different dishes and all of them looked fantastic. According to my friends their food was also very good. The service was very friendly and quick. We didn't had to wait for long and they alway took care if we are needing anything else. So big thanks for the wonderful evening and looking forward for the next visit to try out the menue.

The food here is excellent - very flavoursome. There could however be more vegetarian and vegan choice however. One or two choices is poor in today's world. The service was excellent. The atmosphere however was very noisy.

Ottimo.ottimo. simpatici e cortesi, servizio veloce e perfetto. Piatti veramente cucinati all'italiana. Prodotti tutti made in Italy. Molto buoni i piatti di pesce ma anche di terra e abbondanti. Buon vino. Non sono riuscita a mangiare i dolci. ..rapporto qualità prezzo perfetto...da tornare

Really delicious food, in a beautiful restaurant. Thank you!

Lovely meal, really nice atmosphere and friendly wait staff. Will definitely go back.

By far one of the best restaurants in Edinburgh!!

Perfect place for a romantic date. 😀

Fabulous relaxed evening with great food great service and great cocktails 😁

Best Italian food I've had in the UK

Great Food, reasonable prices, excellent service. Molto buono!

After a long Saturday wander through Colinton Dell we were ready for dinner so thought we'd chance it c. 6.45pm without a booking. Luckily they were able to slot us in (it was very busy about 30 mins after we arrived so booking is probably advisable). We had an excellent dinner, lovely homemade bread with oil, light crispy Calamari. Followed by Duck Breast in Red Wine & Balsamic sauce for my partner, while I had the Lamb chops in a white wine and rosemary sauce. 4 good size chops, pink and tender inside, caramelized on the outside - excellent. If I had been served this at an expensive Scottish restaurant in the city centre I would have been very content. The duck was excellent too. Finished off for me by an Affogato with Amaretto - bliss! Will definitely be returning to this excellent restaurant. Lovely friendly service too.

Fantastic neighbourhood restaurant in Colinton village. Friendly staff with a sense of fun, great food and competitive prices. Excellent wine list too.

Delicious food, charming service, lovely atmosphere. We had a 3 course meal with specials of the day including scallop starter and monkfish. All the fish and seafood was beautifully cooked. Deserts were delicious. Good wine and vin santo. We really enjoyed the food. Thank you.

A table was pre booked for a birthday celebration , our 1 st visit to this restaurant ! We chose from a big selection of pasta / meats & fish plus 2 specials of fish for the day including octopus or scallops ! We chose an anti pasti of meats / burrata / olives / fennel & peppers & bread to share which was really good & just enough for a starter portion! The mains we chose were x2 of the king prawn with spaghetti & one lamb ragu & one chicken with vegetables & roasties! All very well presented & tasty & generous portions … we chose a bottle of red wine & water for the table. Excellent service from the waiter , excellent cheffing so thankypu for everything & making the birthday celebration a brilliant night out!

I really enjoyed my visit here. Food was delicious, a little different but still familiar. Busy even on a Monday evening at the end of Feb which says something. I will definitely be back.

Quiet lunch, great food, well worth finding

First time here, won’t be my last. Great meal for 2 - pasta with lamb ragu & halibut for me - very tasty. Fab staff and service, cannot recommend highly enough, thanks

Delicious lunch in a beautifully decorated restaurant! 10/10 Well done Cristiano, will definitely be back 🥂

This place is a little 💎! Delicious Italian food, cosy and detailed decor! Well done Cristiano! 👏

Really good food cooked just the way you want it! I had a seafood canelloni - first time for everything and it was delish!

Lovely food excellent cocktails. The scallops starter was to die for.

Amazing experience: We looked after some coffee/tea place , but passing by this place we both stopped 🙈 Looked in each other and said : looks cozy and we came in… The service we got is perfection : not too much,not too little. We sat down and I looked around, one lady ate pasta with seafood.. I could smell it, smelled like symphony 🥰 Food is : fresh and made with love 🥰 we got burrata and some catch of the day… just wow Thank you for this experience/memory❤️

Another excellent meal In this pleasant small Restuarant with my wife and my cousin, incidentally Doddie Weirs father, and his friend. We all had seafood for starters(two scallops and two octopus). Mains were two pigs cheeks with spaghetti one king prawn in ravioli and a continental meat platter and they were absolutely delicious. The staff were first class attending to all our needs with good natured banter. On the whole a very enjoyable night.

Fabulous service and superb food in charming restaurant. Great value too.

Great food and wine. Host was attentive and the food was delicious. A wonderful Italian restaurant, well worth a visit.

Great food and service. Varied menu.

Fantastic food quality is amazing and the atmosphere has a very relaxing ambience. Been twice want to go every day if I could x

The taste of dishes is just okay, taking that and the portion of the dishes...it's rather overpriced.

Bellissima atmosfera, personale gentile e discreto, piatti molto buoni e con sapori ricercati. Ritorneremo sicuramente.

Delicious Lunch - both pasta meals and chicken were amazing. I don't normally like pudding but they were also delicious. Great service, location and atmosphere. Will definitely return and highly recommend.

Ristorante tipico italiano, molto invitante ed intimo: un misto molto carino di Rustico Italiano rivisitato in Simple Shaggy, con un menù ispirato alle vecchie osterie leggermente rivisitato. Cibi freschi, di qualità, presentati in modo molto originale ed invitante; vini e birre di qualità; prezzi accessibili, giusti.Camerieri molto, molto carini, amichevoli attenti ad ogni cliente. Altamente raccomandato per tutti gusti e budget. Complimenti a tutto lo staff. Sicuramente saremo felici di ritornare, Walter e Cornelia.

Fantastic food and lovely people.

My wife and I have visited this Restaurant three times over the last two months with different friends.The last visit being on Saturday 7th January 2023 for a belated eightieth birthday dinner. On each occasion the food has been first class, the staff extremely pleasant and helpful and the atmosphere happy and friendly. Thoroughly recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys authentic Italian food.

Nice dinner with friends, Authentic Italian so if is that you are looking for ,it's your place .