The best restaurants serving Italian food in Edinburgh and Lothian

Have to repeat that the ambience in this fine establishment is so enjoyable - it’s lighting and decor just add to a relaxing evening. Super food and Staff ensure that whatever time of the day one might visit, a super experience will follow.

I had the best ever panini. Absolutely delicious. And lovely friendly lady serving. Outstanding!

Excellent focaccia sandwiches and coffee. Would recommend arriving early to avoid disappointment as they can sell out fast. But well worth it!

Inconspicuously situated Italian restaurant with only +\- 10 tables. A gem in Edinburgh. The food is excellent and truly worthy of a Michelin star. The walk from our hotel is more than worth it. Reservations are recommended. The ravioli in advance is delicious, as is the salmon tartare. As main dishes, the cod with a large piece of fish and the lamb are also very tasty. You will receive a delicious sandwich in advance with a tasty spread! The wine by the glass; price is for regular glass and double the price for large😉

Now called Rocksalt formerly Cafe Luca. I am afraid I was not at all impressed and will not be back. Extremely disappointing. I had over done bacon a strange fluffy fried egg and chips. It cannot afford to coast on the back of the former glory associated with Cafe Luca.

Lovely little authentic Italian restaurant, the owners and staff are really friendly and have amazing customer service. Their food is unreal and could not recommend this restaurant enough if in Edinburgh! Defo worth the visit!

A brilliant find, loved the pancakes but the Nutella mocha was the star of the show for me. Can't wait to come back

PERMANENTLY CLOSED. we booked online and turned up and the place is permanently closed……..

Tasty sandwiches of epic proportions, had the cauliflower cheese n nduja focaccia toastie, delicious and filling!

Descubrí esta cafetería tarde, solo pude disfrutar los dos últimos desayunos en Haymarket. Sólo entré porque vi un cartel fuera anunciando caffè Kimbo, así que sabía que sería napoletano fijo, y no me equivoqué. El local , pequeñito pero con estilo, Vincenzo siempre con una sonrisa. Los cinnamon rolls, buenísimos pero lo mejor de todo....beber un buen café por la mañana, en mi caso 2 spressi. Precio adecuado, teniendo en cuenta que es Escocia y hay que hacer el cambio a euros. Yo sin duda, volvería cada mañana solo por beber su café. Grazie per tutto!!!

Our favourite restaurant in Edinburgh, the food is always gorgeous

¡Encantadora sorpresa! Elegimos Fico's al azar mientras estábamos alojados en el aeropuerto. Qué gran sorpresa: muy buena comida y excelente servicio. Me gustó especialmente la amplia selección de postres. Personal muy atento y amable.

If you're looking for authentic Italian food in Edinburgh, this is the place to go! From start to finish, everything about our experience was incredible. The restaurant has its own vineyard, and the wine they served us was hands-down the best we had on our trip—so rich and full of flavor. The food? Absolutely phenomenal. Every bite felt like we were dining in Italy itself. Fresh ingredients, perfectly balanced flavors, and that warm, comforting feeling that only true Italian cooking can bring. A special shoutout to Alex, our server, who made the night even better! Super friendly, attentive, and really passionate about the food and wine. Their recommendations were spot on, and the service was top-notch. If you're in Edinburgh and love Italian food, do not miss this place! Can't wait to come back.

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

Morrati manages to serve delicious pizza at an exceptional price that blows all of its' competitors out of the water. Really wish I gave this place a chance sooner because I no longer go anywhere else for pizza.