The best restaurants serving Italian food in Midlothian Edinburgh and Lothian

Upmarket restaurant in a small country village serving a delicious, good quality range of food. We enjoyed Saturday night dinner at this restaurant and I was particularly impressed when the days special was Ox Cheek. It did not disappoint! I enjoyed a melt-in-the-mouth beautifully prepared dish and was toiling to finish it all. Thankfully we'd shared bruschetta to start...the portion was more than enough for two and it was delicious. I'd highly recommend 119 and will most definitely be back.

Have been going to this resturant regularly for nearly 10 years. Always giving it a 5 star rating. Last night for my wife’s birthday we visited again expecting our usual high standards. Firstly, the food was excellent as normal, no issues there at all. But for some strange reason our engagement with the staff including the owner was very “flat and low energy”. We waited 40 minutes for our first course to be delivered , Arancini and Mozarella Fritta …. No one explained why the wait was so long. Apart from asking for our order and delivering the food there was NO attempt to engage in conversation with us…. A mile away from the experience when Marisa was front of house in the early days. This was the first time in ten years going to Gigi’s that I haven’t left a tip. Your food is excellent, you need to refocus your standards of service as your prices are now at “ Edinburgh” levels… so the experience needs to be top notch. Also an increase in Veggie pasta options would be a good idea both for the customers and your profit line. Hope to come back and also hear some more good reviews. Disappointed local and big advocate of Gigi’s Bonnyrigg.

FABULOUS family friendly restaurant. Delicious food. A superb Italian Gem in Penicuik. 🥂

Loved the food, we are vegetarian. The choices were great. My vegan beetroot ravioli was so good. All of the staff were so kind and efficient, it was a pleasure to dine here. Would definitely recommend this restaurant. The food, the kind, friendly staff and the ambience. Would enjoy visiting again. We dined there an hour ago.

After a chilly walk in the park and a fun hike, our family found the perfect place to relax and enjoy a warm meal. The hosts were incredibly friendly and made us feel so welcome. The kids started their day with the most amazing hot chocolate—rich, creamy, and sweet, just perfect for warming them up. Meanwhile, we enjoyed delicious cappuccinos to kickstart the day. For lunch, the smoked ham soup with vegetables was a real standout—hearty, flavorful, and comforting after the cold weather. The kids also loved their sandwiches—fresh, tasty, and just the right size to fill them up. And of course, we couldn’t leave without trying the red velvet cake. It was soft, sweet, and absolutely delightful—a perfect end to our meal. This place offered everything we needed: delicious food, a warm atmosphere, and the friendliest hosts. We’ll definitely be back next time we’re in the area!

We went for dinner after our registry office wedding in Dalkeith and were also celebrating a birthday and were made to feel very special and welcome. The food was delicious and the staff couldn't have been more attentive and we loved the atmosphere, thanks for making a memorable day even lovelier!

Original family owned Italian restaurant right in the heart of Dalkeith. Good food , very family friendly and attentive staff. Prices are average and quality good. Nice lounge area for cocktails etc at the front.