Piatto Verde in Edinburgh, City of

I'd been meaning to visit this place for years, and now I finally got the chance. Sadly, it appears to be closing, so I probably won't get another chance. The food was excellent, and the service was even better. The kind of friendly family-style place that's rare in Edinburgh these days.

An authentic Italian restaurant in Edinburgh, near the Hampton Edinburgh West End hotel. Delicious food, rustic Italian ambiance, and an Italian music soundtrack - much better than classic rock heard in every pub. House wine offered by the glass or bottles from a full drinks menu. It all makes for a relaxing, filling, tasty, cost-effective dinner out. Highly recommended.

This place is absolutely horrific. I don’t understand who is rating it? Starving students? Dogs that can type? This is an 1.0 restaurant because you can’t rate any lower. Everything you are served seems to be coming out of a can. Everything is swimming on a ‘sauce’ that is made of some tomato juice and water. The penne overcooked , the risotto wasn’t risotto but rice. The sautés mushrooms weren’t sauté. You can go on and on. I have no idea how there pizza is, maybe that’s the ticket. But I am not exaggerating when I tell you it is the worst italian food I’d ever had in my 60 years of existence. Go to some meatball sub shop and I guarantee you it’ll be better. PS Yes the cook works alone and hard but that doesn’t make you a good cook. I’m more upset with the people that are rating and know nothing about food yet they are guiding people into this culinary disaster

Given that this restaurant is run by a couple, one doing the cooking, the other serving, the quality is outstanding! It's cheap and decent quality with a good selection for both adults and kids. We went for our 13 year old's birthday (and our ten year old) and we couldn't finish everything

Ate here last night, before concert at Usher Hall.Fabulous meal & service. Highly recommend the prawns. Tasty food & very reasonable prices for Edinburgh.

Food was great. The girl serving us was accomidating and very sweet. I’d absolutely eat here again.

Curious due to the good reviews, we visited the Italian restaurant. Inconspicuous from the outside, Open stood at the door and walked into the empty restaurant. We were warmly welcomed and were able to choose our place. There is space for around 20 people. The ambience is simple. We were immediately given a carafe of water and 2 glasses. We only took one pasta dish each as a main course, without a starter. The food tasted really great, but without starter it might have been a bit lacking. But we didn't know that beforehand. Prices are really attractive. We would definitely go there again.

Traditional Italian food carefully prepared with sauces balanced and tasty. Relaxed, informal atmosphere, and very competitive pricing.

Very reasonably priced. One man solo in the kitchen, so very impressive that he managed to put out so much food and of quality. It’s been here a long time and is one locals should be supporting! Atmosphere okay but could have done with better mood lighting/ candles.

This is an amazing restaurant with a lovely cosy feel. The food is delicious and the prices are very affordable especially for Edinburgh. I live locally and have been coming here for years.

Returned here last week after 15 years, delighted that its still excellent value and offers delicious, authentic Italian food in an an intimate, cosy atmosphere. Highly recommend it.

Brilliant service for a mum and pop restaurant. Very nice service and the food was so brilliant. The best part the price was so reasonable. Highly recommend as they were very accommodating for family with a 1 year old

Very homely atmosphere and authentic

Delicious food. Speed ​​was good!

Five stars all around! What a lovely spot - perfect for a nice dinner for two. Well-priced, delicious food and personable service. Thank you! We will be back. :)

Always a fantastic meal at the Verde! Frutti de Mare 🤌

An unpretentious but tasty restaurant serving all of the Italian favourites. It's not reinventing the wheel, it's just good quality cooking for reasonable prices.

Had a lovely meal been here before and never been disappointed

Had a lovely meal with my wife in Piatto Verde tonight. Great service and beautiful food. The Arabbiata in particular was packed with flavour and had a beautiful spicy heat. The restaurant itself was ambient with mood lighting, and the other tables were busy with high turn over. Will definitely be back to this little gem, which I'm only too sad we haven't visited sooner!

The best pizza in Edinburgh, in a lovely little restaurant. Staff are super attentive and friendly. All the food is excellent, pizza rustica is the best.

Amazing place - great food and such good prices. We try to go there at least twice a month. Food is always delicious and portions are generous. Menu has great variety. Highly recommend. Chef is from Napoli and he will not disappoint. We’ve been going there since 2014 I think. I give it 5 stars easily. Massimo is the best chef here in Edinburgh :)

Great place all food cooked from scratch and accommodated my intolerances. Very tasty and lovely fresh food!

My partner and I love this spot!! It feels like my Italian grandmothers house, with mismatched wooden chairs, authentic music, and just amazing tasting food. It’s quaint, traditional, and family owned. The same woman always serves us and she’s aways wonderful :) I’m vegan and there’s lots of options for me. I completely recommend this restaurant for anyone, anytime.

We both loved our dinner here on Valentines Day. The food felt very authentic Italian (probably because the chef is from Naples). Not only was the food exceptional, but the price was also very reasonable. Fast and friendly service. We will definitely return many times more.

A very authentic italian, with great food and a great atmosphere. Be Aware it's a small restaurant with only two members staff (one coming and the other serving) so service isn't speedy but it's a lovely wee place that has great food and lovely wine. Will defo be back

One of the best Italian's in Edinburgh, food is great value for money.

Great little restaurant serving delicious pasta and pizza on our last visit. Service is excellent. Highly recommend.

Amazing food, excellent customer service was mine and my partners first visit but would highly recommend

Brilliant Italian restaurant. Best I've found in Edinburgh and I've returned many times. Never disappointed.

Amazing pasta! Very cosy place 💛

Tiny place, good food and hardworking owners!

Great experience as always here. Delicious food and very reasonable prices. Good service too.

We were looking for somewhere after a film that wasn’t one of the manufactured chains at the cinema complex up the road. This was 100m away and we were really pleased we found it. It’s not got the smartest interior but the food was excellent and great value - two beers, two bowls of delicious fresh pasta, a salad and some garlic bread - all for under £20 per head. Service very friendly. We shared profiteroles for dessert - you would struggle to finish one yourself - which were a delight.

Came here the night before Edinburgh marathon after panicking that we hadn’t booked anywhere. Can’t believe they weren’t fully booked - it’s a lovely small traditional-feeling restaurant, really friendly and the food was delicious. Only a couple of options for me as a venue but I had the waitress’s recommendation and it was perfect.

Seriously some of the best Italian food I have ever had. Owner/cook spends lots of time in Naples and the restaurant will close for weeks at a time. It is good to call ahead and make sure they are open.

Authentic Italian food in a small cosy restaurant. Loved it!

Wonderful place. Very tasty and varied menu

Lovely family meal tonight! Food great & service to match. No frills just what you want. Thank you for looking after us.

Lovely small Italian restaurant, tasty meals, very affordable prices

Lovely little bit of Italy, serving tasty home cooked meals.

Great food, very good value for money, lovely atmosphere and friendly service. Best independent Italian restaurant I've been to in quite a long time.

The service was really fast. The staff were friendly. It's a really nice wee place. It wasn't my first visit and it won't be my last.

Fabulous gem of an Italian restaurant that is absolutely worth seeking out. An extensive, delicious and authentic menu will see you want to come back for more. The restaurant is very small and wonderfully intimate and seems to be very popular with locals so booking is essential.

Friendly service, cosy and casual space, reasonable prices, and authentic Italian food! Highly recommended.

Lovely anchovies and black olive pizza, took me so long to decide because the whole menu looks delicious. Pizza was great, nice and tomatoey and thin based. Excited for reopening because I have my eye on some amazing sounding starters and pastas. Will definitely get pizza again!!

Absolutely fantastic restaurant which was our local go-to place for good quality home cooked Italian food. Just had a takeout for a lock-down birthday (normally we would go to the restaurant!) and not only was the food superb and just as good as in the restaurant, they also delivered early and the portions were generous. We look forward to eating at your restaurant again once this pandemic is done. Thank you.

This place is a wee gem. The food is wonderful and so reasonably priced. You always come away feeling absolutely stuffed. We love this little Italian!!

Debido a covid - 19 no pudimos comer fuera para nuestro aniversario. Piatto Verde estaba abierto para entregas. Hemos comido aquí anteriormente y siempre disfrutamos de nuestra comida. No nos decepcionó nuestra entrega. Teníamos 3 entrantes y 3 platos principales. Todos estaban calientes, frescos y muy sabrosos. Me alegró ver que cada uno de los diferentes panes de ajo tenía 3 rebanadas para que pudiéramos compartir fácilmente todos los entrantes. A pesar de que nuestra comida tuvo que ser colocada en contenedores de entrega, todavía se veía bien y obviamente se le puso tanto cuidado como si se hubiera puesto en un plato.Estaremos deseando volver a comer desde aquí.

One guy running the whole show(and a server too of course). The food is all made fresh from scratch and it's delicious. It's a small space so reservations are a must. This place is one of the little quiet restaurants that become your secret go to for great Italian food and a place you can delight guests with as it's not really o. The radar but it's so good!

Great wee Italian, friendly place,the foods always excellent, get in early as seems to close whenever they feel like closing, haha but that's ok, who needs to eat after nine anyway. Been visiting for years, it's great.

This is by far our favourite Italian in Edinburgh. Excellent food in a relaxed and homely restaurant. Massimo the chef is excellent and he makes an incredible penne arrabbiata. The prices are the lowest we have seen for Italian food and wine. Definitely a little hidden gem.

great pizza!!! cozy restaurant, very friendly atmosphere, Massimo (or Max if you prefer) who is the owner and the cook really nice guy! will definately come again

Estábamos en el cine y queríamos un cambio de las cadenas de restaurantes habituales. Piatto Verde es un pequeño restaurante sencillo. El servicio fue excelente, aunque los horarios de apertura son sorprendentemente cortos (5-9). La decoración es básica pero la falta de lujo mantiene los precios muy modestos. Mi risotto era encantador y los profiteroles deliciosos.

The thing we love most about this restaurant, is that it provides the kind of home cooking one gets when visiting Italy. No frills, no faffs, just good, simple, tasty, comforting nosh. Like mama makes.

Visited that lovely Italian restaurant on Friday, very nice food for a good price plus pretty lovely waitress providing best customer service ever Highly recommended

Great Italian restaurant with a varied menu. We visited this place twice on our stay in Edinburgh during September 2019, each time we had great food and great service.

We had a brilliant meal at Piatto Verde last Saturday, lovely food beautifully served, and an absolute bargain !

Don't be put off by the basic ambiance of this simple Italian eatery. The food is fresh, tasty and very good value.

Lovely little restaurant really good food and cracking service. Very reasonably priced and superb value. Will definitely return again in the near future.

Visited 1.5 weeks back with my friend. Had a pizza and 2 pasta along w 2 desserts to share. Every item was on point. 10/10 would highly recommend and would love to visit again if i have the chance to! :)

Amazing restaurant, great food for minimal cost.

Absolutely wonderful Food...( thank you Masimo.). great atmosphere ?..if you want An Amazing Italian Experience then this is the Place to be...miss out at your Peril....Thank you to the lovely waitress for looking after us so well..we will see you again soon...right after we come back from our Holiday...

Fabulous little Italian restaurant, great food, service, great find and we will be back!

The best Italian in Edinburgh! Great value for money!

We have been going here for years and always enjoyed. Booked a table in advance, but when we turned up the owner came out of the kitchen and said they were closing and would not serve us. I don’t think we will go back.

Excellent pizza, pasta and specials in an intimate environment, wine by the carafe and astonishingly good value!

Can't believe we've not been since we moved to the area. Lovely Italian food in a warm and welcoming environment. Definitely returning!

We visited for dinner as a group of 9. The menu really did offer something for everyone and the variety of well priced wines available was an added bonus. This place is quite small so would suggest you make a reservation if possible. Whilst the surroundings are very rustic, the food was flavoursome and the service efficient. We will happily return

The food was excellent, the best pasta dish I have tasted in years. We are already planning our next visit.

Es tan bueno que se está convirtiendo en un patrón de repetición: cada vez que vamos a Edimburgo a visitar a mi hijo y a su novia, vamos a este pequeño y confiable restaurante familiar. Ellos venden excelente vino por la jarra, que no es caro. La comida está siempre recién preparada y servida con estilo. Altamente recomendado

Came here last night. Made a reservation for 2 people for 730pm. Drink and food ordered within 5 mins, food came VERY quickly, tastes fantastic, I got the calzone pompei and girlfriend got a pasta dish. Had a couple of drinks each. Bill came to just over £30. Fantastic staff, food and atmosphere and price was a lot lot lower than expected! Highly recommend it.

Delicious, quick and inexpensive, fabulous Italian food.

Came with children and grandchildren. Fod was exceptional and so was the service. Will certainly come back

Visited for a Xmas meal with colleagues one of whom dines here regularly. Wonderful Italian food. Our meal had been planned ahead and was served freshly made. It’s out of the centre of town but very handy for Fountainhall Park. Would definitely recommend

Awesome authentic food for such a small restaurant. Accomodating for our large party. Only two staff but they do a very very good job.

Pasé varias veces paseando sin siquiera registrarme allí estaba. Así que me alegro de Tripadvisor absolutamente increíble. Acogedor y rústico, comida absolutamente deliciosa ya un precio muy razonable. Llevamos a nuestros 8 y 11 años (ambos con apetitos saludables), teníamos 3 entrantes, 3 platos principales, 2 postres, jarra de merlot y refrescos, todo por 70. El personal es muy amable, muy recomendable.

Do not let the size of this resturant or the location away from the main centre fool you- excellent authentic italian food & generous portions all for a very reasonable price!

Would give six stars if I could. Perfect if you're looking for a family run, small, rustic Italian restaurant with freshly cooked food. Our favorite Italian in the area.

Small and original Italian restaurant. What a total gem of a place this is. I have been to many Italian restaurants in Edinburgh. Not only is the food 1st class but everything is so reasonable priced even the alcohol. Don't think about going somewhere else if you want Italian food in Edinburgh. My only hope is that it does not get too popular so my partner and I are unable to get a table.

Delicious food, great service in a very cosy setting. Simple in the best possible way.

Love this restaurant. I've been dozens of times and tried different food each time and have never been disappointed. Good prices too. Would definitely recommend.

Lovely little Italian restaurant with no pretentions other than being a great place to eat. Great service, nice homemade food, and great value

I've been going to this restaurant for 15 years. It's amazing!

The best Italian food I’ve ever had outside of Italy ❤️ Will definitely be returning, fantastic food and fantastic value for money

Friendly staff and excellent food. Great value for money. Parmigiana de Melanzane and the Vesuviana pizza are must orders!

Good prices and host. Food OK but not special

Lovely small restaurant, the menu is really good: quote basic as well. The prices are decent as well and the service is perfect! Definitely worth a try.

Superb real Italian food (not British Italian), quick service and very reasonable price. Make sure you book as often full. Sometimes a few of the deserts run out, but you'll just have to go again - drink some more wine instead :-)

Visited the Piatto Verde on our trip to Edinburgh. Excellent restaurant, good food and great friendly service. The meatballs are melt in your mouth and the Tagliatelle Pompeii is to die for! We liked it so much we went back 2 nights later!

Love this little intimate Italian. One chef, one waitress, and a handful of tables. Great menu selection and affordable wine.

Fabulous Italian food. Massimo is the best!

We had a lovely meal here on a visit to Edinburgh. In our experience it is hard to find authentic Italian food in the U.K. so it was great to eat here and have excellent honest Italian food and accompanied by the famous Italian charm.

We love coming here as the food is amazing, friendly staff and it doesn't break the bank. Lovely atmosphere too! We will be back!!

It's a kind of restaurant that every neighbourhood should have. Small, and cosy and not a chain it has a busy vibrancy about it but also a certain intimacy and personality. Food was good.

Me dio este lugar bastante mediocre la última vez pero se sospecha que fue una noche, así que me gustaría darle otra oportunidad y esta vez fue mucho mejor.

Have tried other things on the menu, but we cant see past the pizza and pasta. Great value for money. Been going for for years and we enjoy it every time.

Great value for money in this REAL little Italian restaurant. Lovely food and great service.

This is my second visit and I was even happier than I was at my first. Food is just terrific and staff prompt and friendly. Wonderful atmosphere. Again, highly recommended.

This restaurant was recommended by several friends. I went for board fish dish monkfish. advised not monkfish Seabass. Done to death. Husband enjoyed his pasta. But we had feeling couldn't wait to get us out the door.

Good food served quickly, just what we wanted. Also had a friendly waitress, and a nice atmosphere.