The food was exceptional. The service was fabulous and they were happy!…read more Would highly recommend the lasagna, the prawns, and cheese balls!

Popped in here for a quick lunch while exploring and it was perfect! Caprese salad was light and…read moregarlic ciabatta was fresh and soft. Spicy sausage pizza was also flavorful and thin. Allergen friendly

I met a friend here for dinner, and it was warm and inviting on a rainy day. I wanted steak, and…read morehad seen this place in passing, and finally got around to having dinner here. I ordered steak fajitas, because it sounded amazing, though it was 15. So what, if it's good. The problem is that it was only ok. My friend's ribs were too fatty and he only ate some of them. His burger was small, and matched with tasteless pinkish tomatoes. He said he would never go back, and so while we enjoyed the ambiance, and the company, there is little point of spending what we spent for a meal that was less than grand. The staff were amazing, cute and sweet, and checked in on us a few times. If the food were only as good.

Too bad - it could've been so nice. Sunday morning brunch…read moreis sometimes a special hangover time and you want to be taken care off. Well in my view anyway. The promise of a fresh waffle with bacon and maple syrup with a Bloody Mary was music to my ears. Good thing that I didn't actually had an hangover otherwise I would have been really annoyed during this visit. The owner / manager showed us to our table. Which was nice, close to the heater. He took our voucher for the brunch and asked if we wanted coffee or tea. - huh? I sometimes like simple, non fuss choices this wasn't one of those moments though. I did find out from the drinks menu there were slightly more choices, but I got the idea that on the voucher it was either coffee OR tea. When our coffee & tea arrived I noticed no sugar on the table - or any table - so it was something that should have been served with the order - so I got up to ask the waiter/owner/manager for some and promptly he did bring some. - It should really be served with the Coffee & Tea (since that wasn't really that complicated of an order to start with) We ordered our waffles; mine with bacon and maple (?) syrup and the wife scrambled egg and salmon. The waffles were of the very thin, round Tefal waffle-maker variety. Shame, as I was expecting a nice thick square Belgium waffle. But yeah a waffle we did get. The bacon was OK and crisps, the syrup tasted golden NOT maple and very little was served. *sigh* here we go again.. I had to ask waiter (non owner / non manager) for extra maple syrup and some butter to moisten the waffle. - which was not offered nor were we asked if anything was to our satisfaction. The Bloody Mary was big, nice. No celery stick, not nice. - and here I went again.. this time asking for Worcester sauce and white pepper. - no white pepper on the premises - but celery salt was offered - thanks. Too many times I had to ask for additional things that you'd expect to be on the table or served with an order. - that staff was not easily approachable. I did try from my seat, but to get things I really had to get of my seat and go to the bar/serving/kitchen area. It was in all a bit of an disappointing visit. it is difficult to complain about having to ask for something and if it was only one thing fine.. but so many things that needed to be asked for was very annoying.

Whenever I'm in a new city, I try to find the pizza place locals argue about…read more In Edinburgh, that was Civerinos. This isn't trying to be classic New York and it isn't trying to be Neapolitan either. It lands somewhere in between with its own personality, and it works. The crust had great structure with just enough chew, the toppings were balanced instead of overloaded, and every slice held together exactly the way it should. You can tell they're using quality ingredients without feeling the need to advertise every supplier on the menu. As someone who has spent plenty of time eating pizza everywhere from Long Island to California, I appreciated that Civerinos wasn't chasing authenticity for authenticity's sake. It just focused on making a really good pie. The atmosphere fit the food too. Casual, energetic, and the kind of place that feels equally right for a quick slice or hanging out with friends over a full pie and a beer. Edinburgh has an outstanding food scene, and Civerinos deserves to be part of that conversation. If I lived here, I'd be back often.

There is an award for 7th best pizza in the world, but for me, it's 1st. Never had a more flavorful…read morepizza with the most perfect crust. The pie was soft but not droopy. The crust was perfectly light and crispy. I had the wild mushroom & prosciutto. Highly recommend it! Highly. Hubby got The Civerinos- had a little kick, ricotta, pepperoni, marinara and parmigiana. He said it was amongst some of the best pizzas he ever had. Drinks were excellent. Severs were skater girls. Restaurant was clean, well ventilated, and comfortable.

Ordinary food and high price tag. But service was not at all friendly. Although we made a…read morereservation they pushed us some place in a corner. They did not even tell us about any daily specials or anything. Would not be back here.

My boyfriend, his family and I went here for his wee brothers birthday dinner. I'm going to…read morepreface my review with the horrible fact that I'd left my phone at home, so there were no pictures taken of the gorgeous food we had that night. Poor on my part! Anyway, back to Bar Leo. What a great place. Reservations were made for the 11 of us (I love big families) and it being a Monday night, the restaurant as a whole was pretty empty. We took up a good portion of their back room, with plenty of seating to spare. It was snowing that night, so it was nice to be seated in a warm, cozy area of restaurant. Our coats were taken by the waiter upon arrival and we were all sat. It took us a while to look over the menu, some being a little bit slower to decide than others, but once we got the orders rolling, it wasn't too long before starters came out. Because my boyfriend and I are pigs, we started off the dinner with bruschetta and cheesy garlic bread. The bruschetta was absolutely divine, with toasted bread and fresh bright red tomatoes on top. I've never had a bruschetta that made me want to literally have that as a meal (aka order about 5 more servings of it). The cheesy garlic bread was pretty tasty as well. Across the board, the family ordered a wide variety of things. Some ordered the shaved meats and olives plate, some ordered the stuffed mushrooms, some ordered prawns and chorizo, some ordered garlic bread. Because my boyfriends sister in law ordered cheesy garlic bread and they brought out plain garlic bread instead, the plain garlic bread was given to us for free while she waited for her cheesy garlic bread. Class. For the mains, we all ordered a little bit of everything off the menu. I went with penne with tomato sauce and spicy Italian sausage. It's been a very long time since I've had proper Italian sausage, so I was well up for this meal. It was very delicious. My boyfriend ordered the calzone with chips. Ha! His older brother ordered the exact same thing. This thing was enormous, filled with everything but the kitchen sink. They both were in hog heaven! There was a mac and cheese ordered, a spinach and ricotta pasta dish ordered, veal, sea brine, risotto and pizza were all ordered as well. I don't think I heard one complaint from the whole table as we wolfed down our food. The wait staff was really nice and patient with us being such a large group. Service was prompt and food was hot made to order. The only thing I wasn't a fan of was the diet coke was flat. I didn't send it back though, so how would they have known. Anyway, we were all beyond stuffed when half of us ordered coffees/tea dessert. I didn't order any of either of those things, but those of us who did order, were well chuffed with the taste and quality of the desserts and coffees. All in all we had a really great night at Bar Leo. I'd never been here before, having only been to Linlithgow once before, but I will definitely come back here again as the food, service and over all atmosphere of Bar Leo was pretty amazing. Really great Italian food!

OMG! What a great staff! Super kind, eager to accommodate! I had the most amazing fish cooked in…read morelemon, wine and butter! My husband had the pizza and finished the entire thing by himself. The staff was genuine and sincere. I could watch the chefs prepare our dinner, and the attention to detail! The dessert case looked amazing! I was stuffed, but really want to go back again! I did take a picture of the desserts! They looked amazing! Thank you Bar Napoli for such a lovely dinner!

Best Italian place in Europe (sorry italy)! We had a great…read moretime, they had plenty of glutenfree options. Thanks Riad for the shots and dessert! Postcard is coming! Ciao

Trendy and fun atmosphere, service was good but not great…read more We just stopped for cocktails but the food did look appetizing. I think much of this region is order at the bar type of service vs being waited on.

Came in with my brother while on vacation. Looking for a Primark and stumbled upon this place and…read moresounded like an interesting place. We were pleasantly surprised! Ordered some food which was good and even had my brother try some fried haggis. I had searched high and low for a specific alcohol all over Italy and never found it. While ordering a drink at the bar I see a bottle on the shelf! Finally got to try a Sarti spritz and it was great. Plus they have ranch and cholula randomly for the Americans. Highly recommend especially for anyone looking for good bar food and a nice Sarti spritz

This was the last place we had dinner at and on one crazy day out in the city. I had burgers and…read morethey didn't let me down. Mine was a Smashburger with true bacon and cheese, pickles and a light amount of lettuce. My girlfriend got the chicken sandwich with pickled red onion, lettuce and a creme on top. We shared large shoestring fries and onion rings and had soda with it too. Its a nice place and the help was great. I was recommend going there when its not a fight night out in the streets. lol!

This place was so good that during the week I stayed in Edinburgh, I dined in 3 times…read more.. I wanted everything on the menu. The food was amazing. Our server, AMAZING! They definitely know how to treat tourists. Lastly the space was very clean. You come in and everything it set up for you and the servers are very attentitve.

This was my first time in Scotland, and I've been on the lookout for a place to try some new…read morethings! As soon as I walked in, I was greeted with a smile and was swiftly seated. The decor inside is stunning, as well as the glowing tabletops. The service is wonderful thus far. Everything on the menu is fairly priced, considering the portion sizes are way above par. I did order a Tutti Frutti Mocktail, and it tastes freshly made and not frozen like so many places do. You can tell they want you to have a great experience. I went with the garlic and rosemary bread and I am surprised at how light it is, but the flavor definitely pops in your mouth. I've eaten half of it before the main course even arrived. I got the crab fettuccini. The service is extremely quick. My main course arrived within maybe 15 minutes of sitting down. Fresh grated Parmesan on top. The waitress recommended the risotto, and I can now see why. The pasta is the perfect temperature, coupled with the crab and Parmesan, it's the perfect blend to make your tastebuds dance. I can't stop licking my lips haha. So happy to say that I had room for dessert! The Sticky Toffee Pudding was recommended, and yet again, another perfect choice. Toffee was poured on top of the dessert, and it was hot, making the dish that much more enjoyable. Ok. I not only LOVE the food, but I finished all three dishes completely. They worked off each other very nicely and when I don't even have leftovers to take home, it is THAT good. Overall a joyful and delicious experience! If you ever take a trip or you are LOCAL to Scotland, definitely stop in here. The service is some of the best, if not the best, I've ever received at a restaurant, especially considering it's aesthetically upscale and the menu seems to be crafted with lots of thought and heart.

Want Italian in the heart of Edinburgh? Look no further than Gusto. This place is gorgeous with…read morehigh ceilings and multiple levels to dine on. The staff was so kind and attentive. I was able to make a reservation earlier in the day and they were ready for us when we arrived. We got to watch them make the pizza from up above where we were sitting; it was like dinner and a show. The food was delicious as well. I ordered the crab linguini and finished every bite. Thanks so much!