Osteria Del Tempo Perso in Edinburgh, City of

Thoroughly enjoyed our meal with friends, very busy Friday evening visit. Food & wine excellent. Very attentive and friendly staff, I will return again. It’s quite noisy when busy but I didn’t mind it!

Lovely meal. Booking essential. Smoked burrata & palma ham, lovely, beef ragu excellent, ravioli & tiramisu all superb, service attentive. Good wine list which also has excellent choices of good single glasses which was a real treat. Packed in a Tuesday evening with locals .

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!!!

A fabulous meal, great service, convivial atmosphere. Would recommend if you like good Italian food.

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

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.

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.

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!

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

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

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

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.

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!

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

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

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.

Top staff and quality Italian dishes. I recommend Edinburgh!

Superb neighborhood restaurant. Great food and friendly staff.

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.

Cracking cosy Italian goodness. Feels like you've stepped into a small town family run restaurant in Italy.

Absolutely beautiful - my Dad's a regular this was my first visit and will definitely be back. Everything was A+ and all the staff so friendly. Recommendations and specials spot on. Can't wait to go back, many thanks!

Although an impressive place to eat in and the bruschettas were the best sadly the main courses were not so impressive. Alcoholic drinks are expensive

First class food, first class service, great welcoming environment - a real gem

Bel posto personale parla italiano e cordiale

Update: went again because I had such a great experience, second time was probably even better! I love this place. Staff make all the difference (obviously food and drink too). For example, while waiting in line Frederico greeted us -he didn't have to, he welcomed us and made us feel at home. Love Tempo Perso! Great food, great atmosphere, lovely staff. Just right! Would recommend and look forward to visiting again. Gluten free options available

Always a favourite when in Edinburgh

The best carbonara in THE WORLD!!!! Fried squid rings are incredible, too I'll definitely travel to edinburg only to taste these amazing dishes again

Ottimo vino e buon cibo, ma la ricetta delle lasagne è un po' diversa rispetto a quello a cui sono abituato. La pinsa potrebbe essere un po' più grande per quello che costa

Our family favourite. Great food, great service, all round 5 stars

Trendy and pricey. Food and wine were good. Not particularly friendly or welcoming. My wife & I preferred the nearby Papilio, which was both.

Went for lunch and was pleasantly surprised at the lunch deal and how great it was. pasta was delicious, alongside the chips and salad. service was great, very attentive. would definitely be back!!!

Wish we could eat here every night ❤️ food made with love and served with love. Thankyou Marco and team for a lovely evening, take care , keep well and keep up the great work 🙏 Grace & Paul

We dined here for the first time, with friends. It was excellent. Friendly, on point staff. My wife had a delicious Pasta Limone Gamberi and I a tasty Parmigiana Melanzane. We all had tiramisu for desert which with the addition of some Marsala wine was an excellent, way to finish the evening. We will return!

Very tasty authentic true Italian dishes on the menu. Serving staff very aware and present with fast and attentive service. The only spoiler for myself was the echoing inside the restaurant as we happened to choose a table beside a group of young ladies who were having a very good loud time with disregard for others preferring quieter meal.

The pasta mains were great! Had pasta ragu nduja and pasta limone gamberi, you can see in the pictures. Great service and relaxed ambience!

Atención amable y agradable, la comida excelente

Over the years I have had a mixture of sit in meals and takeaway pizzas. Pizzas are slightly on the pricier side but delicious none the less - especially the pizza with burrata - would highly recommend! Staff always friendly and helpful.

This Italian restaurant is a true delight! From the warm welcome to the delicious Ravioli alla Carbonara, every moment was exceptional. Attentive staff, a great wine list, and heavenly Tiramisu sealed the deal. Can't wait to return! Strongly recommend!

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. Much higher quality and reasonably priced Italian restaurants in Edinburgh.

Not sure what all the fuss is about. Nice restaurant but food was bland. Mushroom and cheese bread to start was tasteless and mushrooms were ‘slimy’. Main of ravioli carbonara was a little better but no seasoning. Aperol Spritz were really good though.

siamo stati ieri sera io e la mia ragazza,che dire un ristorante da 10 e lode, servizio perfetto,ambiente molto affascinante e il cibo molto buono e abbondante, anche il conto mi ha sorpreso, se dovessi tornare ad edimburgo so già dove tornare a mangiare.

Last week Papilio, this week Tempo Perso. This is the upmarket brasserie version of the more traditional Papilio with a simple but stylish interior making the most of the corner location, and the cuisine similarly on the nouvelle side. The focaccia was more like a pizza, sides like the rosemary roast potatoes first class, everything piping hot but easily washed down with the Sicilian Viognier. Lovely staff. As I say, spoilt for choice. Terrific.

Ok experience, although the food was slow to the table and it all seemed a bit disorganised and under staffed. Prices have increased since a few months ago probably supply pressures but at £50ish per head for food VFM was questionable. Wines tasty and our two servers were good

We had a fantastic celebratory lunch on 7/10/23. The food, wine and service were absolutely exceptional. We’ve been before and we’ll be back again!

Always five star food and service

The service was excellent and our pizza was one of the best I have ever eaten. The crust was light and fluffy just as the menu described.

My favourite place in Bruntsfield. Whether it’s a quick bite or a celebration meal, the food is consistently good, the wine list excellent and most importantly, I’m always made to feel so special by the wonderful team. Highly recommended!!

Saturday 2nd September 2023 lunch . Been coming for years ,Marco & Staff very attentive & welcoming , best Italian restaurant in the area never dissapoint . Grazie Mille . Excellent varied menu not your typical Italian cuisine . My favourite dish " Manzo allla picchoepo beef recipe from room -delicious ! Highly recommended Gerry & Mary Edinburgh

Delicious food and wonderful, friendly service. Will definitely return.