Pinciukas in Edinburgh, City of

We had an Itison voucher so came in here for lunch and to taste Lithuanian food. Very interesting and different menu. Didn't seem to serve wine but the litres of Lithuanian craft beer were great- around £9-11 a bottle. Opted for a selection of food - layered herring salad at £7.40, octopus bites at £8.95 and a beer platter at £16.90 containing fried bread and cheese and others.. Food was very very filling and I think we over-ordered. Finished with a pud at £6.50 so think we managed most of the tastes. Lovely couple running the restaurant. Very friendly and helpful. Would recommend as something different.

wow what an amazing place! the food brought so many childhood memories, such a true flavours to the eastern European culture! fantastic drinks with great little stories and the food that was the masterpiece! make sure you try the desserts as well, you wouldn’t want to miss that! we loved every minute and will definitely be back to try more! Vaseem and Emilija you did an outstanding job! please come around, support them and explore this amazing culture! :)

Thank you Vaseem and Emilija SO much! Compliments to the chefs / artisans. It was a magical experience. Everything was exquisite from the cocktails, to the flavourful cuisine & the elegant presentation. The vibes were perfect! Beautiful lighting, great music at the right volume. My sister and I absolutely loved it. ❤️🙏 Will be back often to witness your journey unfold. Congrats.

Scrumptious food, excellent service, great value. Will definitely be back! Such a variety of food. The flavor of my chicken Kiev was out of this world

Delicious food, reasonably priced, great portions, clean, devilish atmosphere. The owner was helpful with selections for us virgin Lithuanian foodies… he was spot on. Yes… I’d certainly try it again

Good place to get Lithuanian food and some other popular food from former Soviet Union republics. I tried fried rye bread and layered herring salad, both were very good. I also liked the Lithuanian porter. The interior of the restaurant is stylish and dramatic.

Freundlicher Service berät auch zu den Speisen, Preise gut, Knoblauchbrot sehr knobelig aber lecker, eher deftige Speisen. Einzig der viele Bass der relativ lauten Hintergrundmusik ist eben viel.

Nous avons passé un très bon moment pour dîner. Le repas était délicieux. Serveurs très souriants et agréables. Petit bémol, ne pas savoir le contenu des cocktails. Mais je recommande vivement ce restaurant !!

What caught our eye about this place was the menu advertised online. Duck meat parcels! Salads! Salmon! Schnitzel! It looked fantastic! We arrived at 18:45 for our 19:00 reservation and were seated right away in the place, which looked comfortably busy. We were given the menus. And then we realised we have fallen for a hot line of advertising. The menu was not only changed. The menu was not only abbreviated. It was also devoid of everything we were interested in. It was also devoid of much apart from potato. Just about everything on the menu seemed to be potato. The single waiter came to us after 20 mins to ask about water and drinks. The cocktails listed had no clue on them as to what they contained. It was explained to us that they liked this to be a surprise to the customer. I am sure that being served a cocktail for a tenner that you would have known in advance that you wouldn't like would come as a substantial surprise. Bad idea. Very bad idea. And then we waited. And waited. And waited. The single waiter was run off his feet, but seemed to retain a fairly happy demeanour, whereas his colleague on the bar was working at a rate that would strike a sloth as being a tad slow. I've often found that bar work is slowed down dramatically when you only using one hand, because the other hand is using a phone that is glued to your ear. And no, it wasn't business - unless someone was inexpertly tapping out their preferences in Beginner's Morse. Yes, we were watching you. The mirror on the back wall sees all. Oh yes. The beer was quite good - I had a litre of dark that bore a striking resemblance to Newcastle Brown. Really good. Eventually, after 30 mins - food arrived. For starters we had Octopus Bites and the Bacon and Peas. The octopus was okay, but the bacon and peas were a bit odd. The peas were yellow split peas and gave the distinct impression of being quite undercooked. The meat was also a bit stringy and seemed to have rind or fat still on it. Maybe that was intentional. It tasted fine through. Another thirty minute wait ensued. The bar worker vanished from sight and the sole waiter seemed to be left adrift. Nothing seemed to be coming out quickly, but he was sure doing his best to serve whatever he was given. Time passed. A gentle fly committed suicide in my beer. I knew how it felt. Customers kept turning up. The waiter sat them all. I was just wondering how and when they were ever going to be served. The table next to us settled their bill and left. The table was never cleared. The waiter was run off his feet and simply had no time. That made it all look really tatty. The mains arrived over an hour after we had arrived. The Kiev was fine, but the Potato Pancakes were a stodgy mush that fell apart under cottage cheese which had turned it all into an unpleasant swamp. The smoked salmon on top was okay, but any part that touched the pancakes - which were served blazing hot, yet still managed to be stodge - started to cook. Another bad idea. Worse was the side of Bac=ked Cheese. I had envisioned hot cheese straight out the over. What you got was stone cold, dry, sliced bits of cheese that had not seen heat since they were smoked, Baked cheese it was not. It was also just about inedible. Sadly, we got no more drinks because we were offered no more water and the prospect of waiting another 20 mins for a drink was more than we could stand. (The pickled cucumber was fine enough, I should add) The whole experience took an hour and three quarters and would have cost us eighty quid were it not for the voucher we had bought. The food was only really half edible and was unbelievably stodgy for the most part. Maybe that it what Lithuanian food is all about - I don't know - but that plus the enormous waiting makes this one to avoid. I get the feeling that having the place horribly understaffed in the front (and presumably in the kitchen, if the service is any example) to the extent that dirty tables are not cleared, and the menu being decimated the way it was doesn't give me a lot of confidence in this establishment. The food is mediocre to put it kindly and their service (which carries a 10% charge on your bill) leaves a lot to be desired. There are better places around than this.

An amazing traditional food, good beer and cocktails. Can't really fault anything! Staff are friendly and attentive as well. Definitely will go back and recommend!

The food was awesome, i love it. I personally recommend to visit and try food in this restaurant. Heaven for potatoes lovers.

After having a lovely dinner here 1 evening before heading off to the Theatre, we decided to revisit here for lunch when the kids were out for a party. Again not disappointed. Food is super fresh and cooked to order. Food is very traditional and at a reasonable price. Lithuania beer is fantastic and the service is probably the best in Edinburgh. Look forward to returning again soon

Beautiful ambiance great taste recommend everyone for dinner the service was excellent and very polite and recommended everyone

Firstly, why is Mr Curly Stuff allowed to write the same review twice and how did he get into the kitchen to know how many staff are in there as there’s no kitchen on the main floor!!! This guy has intentionally made a false review obviously due to a personal issue! Sad to say racism still exists! Anyway, onto my experience. I went for my birthday and WOW WOW WOW. The chicken wings and pineapple sauce was amazing. I had the salmon and wanted more but was stuffed. Huge portions, and so filling and the owners heard it was my birthday and brought me a dessert with a candle and sang happy birthday. Loved the personal touch and thoughtfulness. These are owners of a small business who genuinely take pride in giving fantastic service and match this with the quality of the food. If I’d read the 1 star review I could have been put off but seen the 5 star reviews across the board and glad I went and will definitely be back. My husband can be fussy but cleared his starter and mains plates, that’s a first. Owner, don’t be disheartened by idiots. Focus on the genuine feedback and glowing reviews from very happy customers.

Unfortunately, our experience at Pinciukas left much to be desired. The anticipation was met with disappointment as the food fell short of our expectations. Despite the promising Lithuanian cuisine on the menu, the food was of poor quality. Adding to the frustration, the service was very sluggish, leaving us waiting for an unreasonable amount of time before being served our food. They couldn't say it was busy, as there were numerous empty tables, and for a Saturday night you might expect the kitchen to be staffed. It's disappointing when the experience doesn't match the excitement of trying something new. In all, it's a regrettable dining experience that I wouldn't rush to repeat.

Absolutely stunning… my partner and I have been remarking to each other about how, in the last few years, everything has gone downhill to the point where we were going to give up and stop trying to find nice pubs/bars/restaurants. Even places that we loved 2-3 years ago are now with barely edible and the service mediocre at best. Luckily we decided to just have a wee wander in a part of town we don’t go to often and discovered this gem… it didn’t appear open when we walked by, but backtracked to have a nosey at the menu outside and are SO GLAD WE DID! Initially drawn by the description outside of “Lithuanian cuisine,” followed by the cosy and smart decor, and best of all the wonderful inviting staff and the outstanding drinks/food… everything about this establishment is superior. I love the interior finishes- it’s sleek and modern and fun- and everything is clean and smells great. Our FOH staff helped us decide on which drinks to try and the things we tasted were incredible (and staff always asked us for feedback, which never happens anymore). All the food I had was of high quality ingredients and served hot, perfectly cooked. I’m excited to be going back as much as I can!

Decided to give this place a go after wandering down Morrison Street and spotted it. Spectacularly good food and lots of it at good prices, excellent selection of drinks and lovely staff. Will definitely be going back.

Tried Lithuanian cuisine for the first time and absolutely loved it. The ambience and staff make it a full experience. The Lithuanian drinks were also great. Will bring more friends next time

Very good spot for dinner and my gf also liked it was so good drinks menu had many options tried Lithuanian food first time and it was amazing

Have you ever stumbled upon a hidden gem while looking for something different? Well, I did! While exploring Edinburgh, I chanced upon a restaurant that completely exceeded my expectations. The portions were not only generous but also well-priced, and to my surprise, they import 90% of their produce from Lithuania. The service was exceptional - super friendly staff who provided some great recommendations. I can't wait to tell all my friends and co-workers about this must-try spot in Edinburgh!

Delicious food and tasty beers, although plenty of cocktails and another beverages avaliable but we were only interested in Lithuanian beer 🍺 :-) Sharing platter and cepelinai filled us completely! Very enjoyable atmosphere and nice, friendly staff, enjoyed the meal and the company! The owner offered us to try 1l of special house beer and no regrets appiered,it was delicious!!! 😋 Next time I only drink this beer 🍺 Will definitely return in the future with freinds and family ! 😍

I get it, business rates are up, wages are up, gas, electric, food costs... they're all higher and it makes the job of producing decent food at a profit a nigh on impossible task, but nothing can excuse the food we received here today. It was absolutely awful. This is desperately bad. Depressingly bad. I'm not sure what 13.50 for 2 deep fried minced pork cutlets, a tiny portion of chips and half a pickle sliced into 3 is, but I can guarantee you it is not a recipe for a successful business. You should all be ashamed.

Wonderful food, atmosphere and service in a central location. We came here knowing nothing about Lithuanian cuisine and the food was homely and filling in a tastefully presented way.

It's good to have a different food experience and the owner was excellent at explaining the various dishes on the menu. Very nice food and even the Lithuanian beer which comes in a one litre bottle size was shared and worth trying. Give this restaurant a try if you want a new treat!

It was our first time. My mother and I were very satisfied. Service 10/10. We felt at home. A warm atmosphere. Food 10/10 what we took, we had kiev cutlets and fried bread. Everything is really fresh. Definitely 100% recommend the place, the service and the food. We will definitely come back again and I highly recommend it to everyone. I am very happy that there is finally a place in Edinburgh where you can get acquainted with Lithuanian dishes. Thank you again for everything.

As, lithuanian, I can recommend, this place makes really good lithuanian traditional food. Food portions are big and not expensive. Staff is friendly, interior is spectacular. We loved everything about the place <3

Lovely owners fantastic large starters. Large portions struggled two courses each for lunch. Took puddings to go. Lovely to try new interesting fresh food. More menu options coming. Would be useful if they could mark what is vegetarian or could be vegetarian on the main...

Our first foray into Lithuanian food, and so glad we went! Very friendly and helpful service, including lots of help with the menu as we were unfamiliar, so it was appreciated. Food was delicious, rye bread starter was outstanding, dumplings were the best I've ever...

Went for dinner, the owner spent lots of time explaining the dishes and helping us choose Never had food like it, really unusual and enjoyable Portions are very generous and quite carb heavy, our waiter offered for us to take the extras home but we...

Never visited a Lithuanian restaurant before, but now I want to find more! Great balance in the dishes, strong flavours and a relaxing ambience in which to enjoy them. Service was excellent, and even the enthusiastic description of the choices by our server was eclipsed...

Service is excellent. The Romanian waiter was very attentive and friendly. I would not claim the food is authentic or traditional Lithuanian food just like grandmother makes. I think it’s a misstatement. Cepelinai and Žemaičių blynai are not traditionally made with lamb which completely changes...

I was at this restaurant in November for drinks and nibbles. Have just been again and spent a lovely Friday evening. Thoroughly enjoyed the food and we had cocktails. We also tried a glass of Lithuanian wine made from prunes and other fruits, it was...

Great food, great service and great atmosphere. They even have saltibarsciai l, can not recommend enough, will certainly be back.

Ingrida D, lietuviskai pasakysiu, nepiskit proto apie autentiskuma ir visa kita. Maistas tokio pat gero lygio, Kaip ir lietuviskuose restoranuose Lietuvoje. In English. The food is amazing and authentic as it should be in Lithuanian restaurant. Don't listen to that Ingrida. Most likely she stepped...

Great cosy spot for authentic Lithuanian food. Went there with a family of 8 for a birthday meal, got an authentic Lithuanian birthday song to compliment the delicious surprise desert. Got full real quick as the portions are large and tasty, as they traditionally are...

Very nice restaurant with friendly atmosphere, nice decor and excellent food. Special thanks to our attentive and helpful waiter Alex!

I must say, my first experience with Lithuanian cuisine was a delight. The food was not only delicious, but it was also evident that it was prepared with great attention and care. The love and effort put into the dish were truly noticeable and made...

My friends and I had a great time at Pinciukas! The food was delicious - especially fried cepelinai! It is very hard to find a place with good cocktails and all cocktails at Pinciukas were sooo good! We tried 5 different cocktails between us girls...

This was my 3rd Visit there this time celebrating my Birthday and that of my wife 2 Days before on Christmas Day. The food and Cocktails were great and of course the owners couldn't have treated us any better. I had a bought of coughing...

Service - AMAZING! Food is great, cocktails are very nice! Reasonably priced. Good size portions! Exceeded all our expectations. Well recommended.

This place is going somewhere! We really enjoyed our visit. Authentic, friendly yet professionel and good food which is constantly evolving. Definitely coming back one day. Thanks for the stories about your journey so far. Love from Denmark.

Sensational, food, drinks and hospitality were faultless. If you have never tried lithuanian food this is the best to start. Kepta Duona!

Absolutely brilliant experience! Owners were so friendly and so welcoming, made our experience 10/10. Food is delicious, drinks selection amazing . Highly recommend to visit !

I'm so happy for the couple who stuck their neck out and decided to open a Lithuanian restaurant in Edinburgh. When we (my Lithuanian partner) found out we were really excited and booked as soon as we could... despite the hours drive each way. Fair...

My colleague spotted this new restaurant ands suggested he and another colleague go with him for dinner after our afternoon meeting. We had never had Lithuanian food before. It was a real treat. Lovely, family service, great food, attractive interior. Would recommend it to anyone.

Welcome addition to Edinburgh’s food scene. Warm and hospital environment. Great food, charming owners, delicious Lithuanian flavoured vodkas. We went for dinner and stayed almost 3 hours. Because some of the dishes weren’t familiar, it made a huge difference to the experience to have such...

I've never tried Lithuanian cuisine before and thoroughly enjoyed everything we had. The owners were incredibly helpful in explaining the menu and what they recommended. It is a great place to go for authentic food that is very comforting and leaves you full! We also...

Great service, amazing food, and lovely atmosphere! Would recommend for anyone looking for authentic Lithuanian food.

Brilliant food - perfect for cold winter nights. Good price, happy to have found it and the staff were extremely nice throughout. We chatted for a moment at the end and I hope this place gets the recognition it deserves.

I was in the area for a meeting and popped in late morning to have a drink and some snacks, that were made in the restaurant. The owners were there, a lovely couple who really made me feel welcome. I forget the name of the...

Came for lunch having never had Lithuanian food before and wasn't disappointed! The food was wonderful and so flavourful! Still can't decide what was best...Kepta Duona, Octopus bites, dumplings, Cepelinai or Ceburekai, we enjoyed it all! Lovely atmosphere and fantastic service, really attentive and giving...

We came for a lunch and drinks. The staff was friendly and very welcoming. Lithuanian food was great taste and truly traditional, which was nice.

Very friendly team and some interesting cocktails that all come with a backstory ! Stopped by for a drink rather than food , but the menu looked intriguingly different so will be back !

First of all, it's very exciting to have a Lithuanian restaurant in Scotland. At a glance, the decor doesn't have anything to do with Lithuania and you may wonder how authentic the experience and food would be (I did) but it sounds like the owners...