Osteria Del Tempo Perso in Edinburgh, City of

THE best Italian food in Edinburgh

Delicious authentic Italian food food, including fresh pasta and pinsa. Great choice of wines too.

Service never fails to be amazing . Portion sizes are huge at a very reasonable price. Wine was a little warm when served to us but otherwise faultless. Very fast service too. Located in a lovely area of Edinburgh with bars one can go to before. Would recommend booking in advance as it’s been busy every time we’ve gone there.

Hemos querido venir aquí por siglos y tan contentos de que lo hicimos, ya que la experiencia fue excelente, comida italiana abundante servida con una sonrisa y grandes porciones. Fue la tercera vez con suerte ya que el clima y la enfermedad nos habían impedido venir antes. Fueron los especiales de la hora del almuerzo que optamos. Dos de nosotros comimos albóndigas con ensalada mixta y pan de ajo, uno tenía pasta ragu, ensalada mixta y pan de ajo. Opté por la pizza nduja, patatas fritas y ensalada verde. Todos eran magníficos y sabrosos y no dejamos nada en los platos, testimonio del chef. Lavado con una botella de casa roja y 2 vasos de casa blanca. Cafés y Brandie's para terminar. Nuestro nuevo italiano favorito. Hasta pronto.

My bf and I went here for valentines day, both of the pasta were so good esp Pasta Assasina 🤤 the passion fruit mojito was also good & the strawberry tiramisu is to die for !! its so soft and the cream is so light and well made 😋 (so good, we had to order two), the service and ambience was also good 😍

I was at this lovely restaurant for lunch with my daughter and baby grandaughter today. The staff were lovely and so welcoming. They were so friendly towards us we instantly felt relaxed. We ordered the sharing platter which came with a bottle of wine (we chose prosecco as it was my daughter's birthday)Really good value, fabulous quality meats and cheeses and all for around £40 for two of us. We will definitely be back

The best Italian food I’ve had in a long time in Edinburgh. What struck me most was the warm, friendly demeanor of the host, who was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. Great atmosphere as well as a huge wine selection. The beef ragu was incredible. I’ll definitely return.

Great food, lovely atmosphere, but top tier service! Your waiter made our visit even better, he was so funny and very generous! Delicious food especially the fresh pasta and the tiramisu, we left very happy! Thank you for a great visit

It is such a pleasant experience to dine here, and the food is very affordable.

Amazing as usual! Fantastic service from Debbie and the team. Warming welcoming from Marco the owner, you can't go wrong with a heartfelt pasta fresca with Ragu! My partner and I will definitely be back! As we are at the happiest when we are here! WELL DONE GUYS! Truly RECOMMEND!

Incredible wine and food as always, Debbie and Marco are utterly fantastic! Beppe was a star all evening and made it a wonderful date for us. Grazie a tutti ❤️

It was an amazing culinary and wine experience🤩🤩🤩 I definitely recommend it to everyone😎

Great Italian cuisine and lovely staff Service was absolutely spot on❤️ Highly recommend

Finest Italian cuisine in Edinburgh Lovely food and great service

Buena comida, buen servicio. Me impresionó mucho lo cuidadosos y profesionales que eran los severs y el personal de cocina con los comensales sin gluten. Con dos celiacos en la familia a menudo nos sentimos nerviosos, pero no aquí

Horrible! NEVER COMING BACK! Tomorrow at 23rd of January of 2025 with a RED WARNING! for strong winds, the owner decides that is a good idea to open at 17:00 poor staff, feel bad for them, if the bar is opening at 17:00 that means the staff needs to go to the restaurant before 17:00 at 3ish which means they are risking their lives to go to the restaurant when there is a red warning.

Charging £9 for a very average ragù arancino or a bruschetta is an insult to Italian cuisine and culture. I had a very high opinion of this place but after this I’m never coming back. There are much higher quality and more reasonably priced Italian restaurants in Edinburgh.

Marco and his team provide for the ultimate Italian dining experience with personable and classy service, offering the freshest Pinsa, Seafood and Pasta la scelta; top class value for money, deeply knowledgeable sourced wine ranges; recommendations & light, proper chat galore in a non stuffy, warm, modern environment. The music selection was also quality; a mix of heady, soothing gems and classic Jazz. Big props to Manuel too, a local Brewer and master of hospitality. Can't recommend to locals and tourists enough. Saluti and sláinte to you legends x

We walked in without a reservation so only had an hour for our table. Got starters in the first 5 minutes (1 starter in 40 seconds), mains in 15 and deserts in 35. Incredible service, incredible staff and incredible food.

A fabulous meal, great service, convivial atmosphere. Would recommend if you like good Italian food. We celebrated my birthday there recently and it was just perfect!

Tuvimos la cena más increíble en tempo perso para un cumpleaños. Kamil el camarero fue el mejor camarero que he tenido en Edimburgo en 6 años viviendo aquí - hizo una oferta masiva del cumpleaños y fue tan atento y maravilloso. ¡Te queremos Kamil, merece un aumento de sueldo!

5 stars all round. Great night on NY eve. Nothing too much trouble a great local Authentic Italian Restaurant.

It was an amazing experience. The food was so delicious that we didn’t want it to end. If there’s anything better than the food, it was the staff. They were so kind, sweet, and polite. We’re truly grateful. Thank you! ✨

I gave been a take-away customer via deliveroo/Uber for a few years now. Today, I picked up a couple of Tiramisu and wow. This is possibly the best tiramisu served by any restaurant in Edinburgh. Tastes fresh, not too sweet and is light on the tum. Simply outstanding and top class service. Will return

Wow! What an amazing restaurant. Food was fantastic, portion was great and plenty of prawns in the prawn pasta! The bottle of wine we wanted was sold out, but our fantastic waiter recommended us a different bottle at the same price. Staff were fantastic, would love to come back here.

We were expecting much more given the stellar reviews. Found the food mediocre, wine was good though and the service was friendly and quick.

Lovely staff, nothing is too much trouble. Great with kids, kid's menu portions are generous.

Primeros. Pequeño restaurante acogedor. Las primeras impresiones fueron buenas. Chap que preguntó el nombre en la reserva tenía dificultades para entender nuestro acento escocés que me pareció divertido. Caro, pero la comida que tuvimos era deliciosa. Dos empleados sirviendo. Podría haber estado haciendo con 3. Coste fue de £ 100. 50 para 3 mains, pan de ajo, 3 tiramisus, un capuchino, un vino tinto y una limonada. Volvería Defo. Espero que empleen más personal la próxima vez. Viajamos 39 millas solo para comer aquí!

Honestly…would not recommend to anyone. Completely over priced main courses, Pizza and Pasta. Pasta portion sizes are too small, my friends were still hungry. Also hardly Any vegan/ vegetarian options. My main was a cold, dry grilled chicken with a flavourless mushroom sauce. It was not very good for £20. The server could also not differentiate which Pasta dish was fresh or dry (for the fresh pasta they charge an extra £3) but who can really tell the difference when the portion sizes are so small. The drinks however were good and the service wasn’t bad. Overrall quite a distressful experience honestly.

Muy buena comida y un gran ambiente, el mejor tiramisú que he probado! Nuestro servidor era muy amable también! Definitivamente tendrá que volver y probar algunos de sus otros platos!

We enjoyed a fabulous meal at Temp Perso. A lovely setting and ambience. The food was delicious, the service was great. Highly recommended and definitely need to book, it was full when we went.

Wonderful Experience, Fontodi wine was absolutely perfect. 97pts Food was exceptionally plated and the taste was so delicious. Arturo was on his game.

Buena comida. Reserva imprescindible. Burrata ahumada y jamón de palma, encantador, ragu de res excelente, raviolis y tiramisú todo excelente, servicio atento. Buena carta de vinos, que también tiene excelentes opciones de buenas copas individuales, que fue un verdadero placer. Empacado en una noche de martes con los lugareños.

Disfrutamos mucho de nuestra comida con amigos, muy ocupado viernes por la noche visita. Comida y vino excelente. Personal muy atento y amable, volveré de nuevo. Es bastante ruidoso cuando está ocupado, pero no me importó!

Excellent food and service, thanks to Debora for the attentive and cheerful service

Walking along Bruntsfield Road we went to Tempo Perso to taste some Italian food. Nice inside, very friendly staff , the food is proper Italian. We enjoyed 2 typical Italian courses: carne al sugo , very delicious, and Parmigiana di melanzane, very good. The limoncello was the right Italian way to finish the lunch. Recommended!!!

Best tiramisu I've ever had, worth going just for that but their pasta are fantastic too.

Bizarre service from a hostile waiter who seems to think customers are an inconvenience. We got shouted at for being 11 instead of 10, despite the fact that the restaurant was nearly empty. When laying the table the waiter was erratic with the cutlery, waving the knives around our faces (we've been warned about stabbing in Scotland, but didn't expect it with our lunch). The food was actually lovely but the waiter insisted that we all had salad and garlic bread, whether we wanted or not. After waiting 40' for the food to arrive, the waiter decided we that 6' was an adequate time for us to eat before he promptly took our food away. If you like abuse with your food this is probably the right place for you.

the most beautiful homely dining place in Edinburgh

Fantastic pastas, real comfort food!!!

Visited this lovely and elegant restaurant a couple of times now. Excellent food, great service and team and very reasonable.

This lively corner spot was (thankfully) close to our Airbnb in Edinburgh. Rec’d a gracious welcome from our server and had an interesting conversation with the owner, who has a long family history running restaurants. Their pizza had a crispy, delicious chickpea based crust and plentiful tasty toppings. Apparently it is a very old style of pizza, and we loved it. The salad was beautifully presented and very fresh. The wine was affordable. A very pleasant experience after a long day of travel.

Delicious food, friendly service that makes you feel great and a great atmosphere. We found this restaurant by accident, but we will definitely return to it during future visits to this city.

Tasty and freshly made range of Italian dishes, pasta, pinsas and meat dishes. A chilled out atmosphere in the heart of Bruntsfield and good prices.

I visited Tempo Perso in my last trip to Edinburgh and I had an amazing dinner! As I said to the waiters and the owner himself I fell in love with the food!!! 😍 I had an amazing gastronomical Italian experience! Everything was amazing!!The food, the wine, the atmosphere, the waiters and the owner who were very friendly and they took care of me in their best way! I thank them and I promise I'll be back for sure in every visit to Edinburgh!

This must be the best Italian restaurant in the whole of Scotland. We were warmly greeted at the door and even though we had not made a prior booking, a table was found for the two of us within a couple of minutes by Marco who has excellent customer service skills. Food was presented in a timely manner and it was delicious, fresh and authentic. Peter took time to talk with us about the restaurant and the pride they take in giving every customer a pleasant experience, however, it the overall teamwork and atmosphere that makes this such a lovely place to dine in. It's a shame we don't live in Scotland otherwise this would certainly be a regular dining place for us. Thank you everyone at Tempo Perso!

Came with three friends for my birthday and had an excellent experience. The food was delicious and our waiter Kamil had great banter and made a memorable experience, even though he sang happy birthday to my embarrassment! 😂 Thank you all x

A nice meal with friendly staff and generous portions.

Excellent food, super staff and above all Marco is fantastic, he makes you feel at home. Highly recommended

Welcoming atmosphere, formal or casual! Exceptional energy, amazing service, and spectacular food and drink! Kamil, our server, was outstanding, and we met the owner who was very passionate about the food and very helpful. Both gave us delicious recommendations. Kamil was also exceptionally charming! This is a MUST go when visiting Edinburgh. Best Italian food we have ever had! We had appetizers, dinner, and dessert. Try the Grappa!

The food was absolutely delicious and Alex was the best host! Truly appreciated the experience and hopefully will be back another time from Canada.

What a wonderful dining experience this turned out to be - the location is excellent, the atmosphere Italian and the staff fantastic- we thoroughly recommend this restaurant to any discerning diners

Amazing Italian ! We stumbled upon this place after moving daughter into uni - the food and hospitality was amazing! We will def be back!

Absolutely spectacular expensive! The staff are friendly, attentive and provide great advice on food and wine. The food was phenomenal, every person on the table had a great meal. The decor and vibes in the restaurant are welcoming and comfort. Would recommend if you're in Edinburgh. Recommend the tiramisu - probably the best I've ever had!

Amazing spot. We travel to Italy a lot and this holds up. All Italian staff and the owner was super nice and came around to the tables to check on us.

First visit and very impressed with lovely food. Service friendly and efficient. Good atmosphere and even on a Tuesday teatime it was full.

Excellent traditional cooking. The ragu pasta reminded me of the dishes in Florence, Italy. Very reasonably priced as well for lunch. Well worth a visit!

Naked Italian cuisine, good assortment of vines, tasty ❤️

We visited this restaurant twice, and both experiences were wonderful. On our first visit, we had the homemade pasta, which was absolutely divine. You could really tell it was freshly made—it was that good! The service was warm and friendly, making us feel right at home. On our second visit, the manager recognized us and welcomed us with a complimentary glass of rosé, which was a lovely surprise. The pinsa was also very good. To top it off, we were treated to a limoncello as we were leaving. The restaurant has a fantastic atmosphere, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time there. Highly recommended!

Meatballs so fresh and tasty a cow materialised in front of me.

Excellent service and food! I was running late to catch anywhere for dinner as I had a show at the nearby Church Hill Theatre, however the staff let me know that they would be able to accommodate me and make it to the theatre in time. Top notch food and friendly service. Highly recommended

After a nice stroll, decided to get some dinner here, sat outside in the warm sun and had a delicious pasta and wine

Really super Italian restaurant in Bruntsfield Edinburgh. Great staff welcome you then offer you the excelent menu and drinks list. The food was freshly prepared and very tasty. This was my first visit, and I am certain that I will return.

Definitely recommend this lovely Italian bistro where we enjoyed a lovely spicy pizza and pasta with fab wine from a neat menu selection. Very busy during first week of festival and the server was excellent. Definitely returning soon.

We enjoyed a lovely family meal celebrating a birthday, the staff were very friendly with excellent service and the food was absolutely superb. The restaurant was the perfect place to enjoy a family celebration. Looking forward to our next visit already.

We booked a table for 3 at 6pm. We were shown a table that would have barely accommodated two so I asked for another table. We were given one but had to wait 20 minutes for a drink. The food was tasty and reasonably priced. The rock music was so loud it made it difficult for me to hear my friend across the table. Staff had to be called over for our drinks order and desert order though they were perfectly polite. Won’t be back.

Allowed dogs inside which was brillia t. Service could be rated as a 10 out of 5, they were brilliant hosts and made the meal feel like a fine dining family meal. Food was above the average meal amd the ambiance of the restaurant was small, cozy, refined and relaxed. Definitely recommended

Food was excellent Service is very friendly and upbeat Will definitely recommend

A fabulous restaurant that always exceeds my expectations. Nestled in a quaint corner of the city in Bruntsfield, this gem offers an inviting atmosphere that instantly makes you feel at home. Beautifully designed interior that blends rustic and modern elements seamlessly. Warm lighting, plush seating, and tasteful decor create an intimate and relaxed setting. The menu is a testament to the chef's creativity and passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients. It's a place where you'll not only enjoy a great meal but also feel genuinely welcomed.

Fast and friendly service and an absolutely delicious meal. Loved my ragu with a view.

We just had dinner with my son this evening. Very nice restaurant, helpful staff, little wait, very good food (ravioles and linguine), fantastic wine list... Only good things! Excellent Italian in Edinburgh 👌

Went here a couple weeks back for my boyfriend's Mum's birthday. We were very very taken care of and our severs were attentive/fantastic. Not to mention the food was great too, I enjoyed all of it :) To the server who made my boyfriend Mum laugh (and all of us) thank you.. I would love to go back again soon.

Stumbling on this place for lunch. Good food (the parmigiana was fantastic) and service. Space around the tables which is nice for Edinburgh. Good prices

Whether you are Italian traveling or local, it's a must-go. Real Italian cuisine. Impeccable service and the owner Marco is an exquisite person! Truly a great experience.

I visited recently with a large group of family for a birthday celebration. If I was reviewing on the food alone, this rating would be 5 stars. I particularly enjoyed the focaccia, the burrata, and all of the food was excellent (though I would say £18 is pretty pricey for 5 raviolo). The lemon sorbet was also delicious. However, I think our visit was potentially let down by the place being understaffed for busy a Saturday night. There looked to be only 2 waiters on duty and that meant there was a cumulative impact of minor inconveniences throughout. When we arrived (on time) our table wasn’t ready so we had to wait. They were out of the first bottle of wine we ordered, the second was caulked, they brought the wrong bottle the third time and we only got the wine we wanted after our starters had arrived. We were unable to order any more drinks for the rest of the evening: when we tried to ask, the waiter said they had their hands full and would come back, but didn’t come back. We also ran out of water at the table and this was never replaced. There were mistakes in our orders too, which I think were because it was a loud night, so on three occasions through the meal, one of us was brought something different to what we had ordered. The waiter argued with us on each occasion and was pretty unapologetic - it was really loud so probably just mishearing us, but the third time was pretty grating. And it was a long wait for the bill. We’ve all worked hospitality so know that some nights things just go wrong, but the unfriendly, sort of confrontational manner of the waitstaff didn’t help matters.

Celebrating a friends birthday delicious food great atmosphere and vibe staff were lovely

Thankyou for the most delightful evening , glorious food, perfect service, magnificent wine . Everything about this restaurant shows love and people care Well done Grace & Paul

First time eating at the restaurant and enjoyed every minute of it. Food was fresh and delicious, the service was fantastic. It's definitely a place you want to go when you're in town

Delicious food and friendly and very competent staff

We had a wonderful leisurely dinner here. The staff were lots of fun and the food delicious. Fresh pasta yum.

Superb neighborhood restaurant. Great food and friendly staff.

Top staff and quality Italian dishes. I recommend Edinburgh!

The menu is massively overpriced and the staff are inattentive. Sad to say it has gone down hill over the last year. What a shame.

From start to finish food was good! Would have liked to see a few more traditional pasta dishes on the menu, but stand out for us was our server Valentina!!! Made our night special!! Should be very proud of her! Thank you xx

Wow we a group of 5 had just the best time the food was amazing the service was amazing and the atmosphere was amazing, so much choice will recommend this place to anyone

We stopped there thanks to their reviews and it was truly worth it. Food was good and they were extremely nice. They also have a good deal menu for kids!

An Italian restaurant outside of the tourist area with really good food and wine. We had a reservation and were seated promptly. The place is a nice size, was very crowded and it seemed very popular with the locals. There are plenty of good choices for appetizers, entrees and wine. We had the the lasagna and the fresh pasta with a homemade ragu. Both were excellent. The service was good.

Wonderful fresh food, great service, staff & atmosphere. Will definitely return & recommend. Perfect for pre theatre.

We took the lunch menu so you get a main which is tiny in size and 2 sides. I would recommend the salad side which was good. For a sanpelligrino soft drink it is £4.50 which is a bit steep. Took the tiramisu dessert which was £7.00 and came still frozen in the middle. Staff helpful and it is nicely decorated.

Buzzy and busy. Great service good food.

Authentic Italian food. Staff makes the difference. I went there a couple of times already and I really enjoyed it. Aperol spritz with a focaccia to start, to continue with a simple garlic chilli and olive oil. It was just delicious!

Very good food and great service.

Food that could've come from your nonna's kitchen. Unpretentious, tasty and heartwarming.

Great authentic Italian food. Nice surroundings, nice atmosphere, nice part of town. Reasonable prices during lunchtime. Einer der guten Italiener in Edinburgh. Grazie e alla prossima.

Good food at a decent lunchtime price for one course and sides. Service was good but could be faster and the venue itself is small but with a good amount of seating inside. The decor is odd but mostly works.

A wonderfully friendly staff, real Italian hospitality and excellent food.

I enjoyed my food which was well cooked. There was times the music was too loud so then caused others to talk louder! The service was good.

This place is a gem. We arrived with no reservation. Our kids made a mess and a lot of noise. The service was amazing and they were very kind to us. The food was delicious and the wine list looked very good. The atmosphere is fantastic as well.

An absolute must visit if you are looking for a delicious meal out in Bruntsfield. I highly recommend the Aranchino starter, the lasagne (best I’ve ever had) and the tiramisu. The service, food and atmosphere were all 10/10. Thank you!

We visited Tempo Perso for dinner on the 5th of February and it was absolutely amazing. Our waitress was lovely and the restaurant had a very nice vibe. The food was 10/10, very authentic and delicious.