Food & service were excellent! Restaurant with nice bar & plenty of indoor seating with limited…read moreoutdoor seating. Popular place! Definitely make reservations.

Stopped by this spot for Italian while walking around Edinburgh and had a nice experience overall…read more We ordered the minestrone soup, penne pomodoro, and a margherita pizza. The soup was warm and comforting and came with a piece of bread on the side. The pasta and pizza were both a little saucy, but tasted very fresh. I also liked that they added fresh parmesan on top of the pasta. The ambiance was really nice and there was plenty of seating. For dessert, we shared the Coppa Rocher sundae with pistachio and chocolate ice cream topped with whipped cream. The ice cream was very creamy and it was a great way to end the meal. The servers were friendly, and the food came out without too much delay.

Reservation for 3, seated immediately at the table against the front window. We ordered appetizers,…read morea bottle of wine, and three plates of pasta. Service was very good, they kept our glasses of water topped up and there was plenty of extra parm for those who wanted it on their pasta. And surprise, they brought a beautiful complimentary dessert for the table because they overheard it was my birthday. A lovely and memorable meal.

This place was absolutely phenomenal, and not just my meal. Me and 6 lads came to Edinburgh for the…read moreweekend mostly just to get drunk and this was an amazing beginning to our trip. Everybody at the table seemed to enjoy their meal, but none was better than my friend who ordered the mussels. The mussels were not just plentiful, but full of so much flavor that everyone at the table was trying them. Nonetheless, our waiter was a pleasure and talked to us for awhile even with the busy crowd. Will 100% return and recommended this place to anyone visiting the great country of Scotland.

Fun place for sure. This is a visual and funny place…read more Food was fantastic. Fun artwork on the walls. Don't expect White Table Cloth. This is a great family place !

Our hotel referred us to this restaurant within walking distance. They even called and made a…read morereservation just in case they were busy. What a find! Food came out hot and delicious. I had lasagna and my friend had a chicken dish. Both were full of flavor. Then we decided to treat ourselves to dessert since they are famous fir their gelato. Wow! Dessert was even better than the meal. Not sure when I will be back to Edinburgh but I will definitely return here if so.

My son and I had a lovely meal here last week. I had the Made in Italy pizza and he had a panini…read more Overall we were both pleased with our selections. They both had fresh ingredients and were cooked properly, but I will admit, the pizza could have used a little pizzazz to kick it up a notch. I'm not sure what it's missing, but I felt like it was a little bland maybe due to the potatoes. Maybe it's meant to appeal to the local taste but that's just my opinion. Staff was great, as was the cleanliness of the joint, and the location is really such a great spot.

We were waiting to make our Islander bags and thought we should grab a quick bite. This was a great…read morechoice and such good pizza! We ended up eating outside and it was so fun!

Great ambience with historic brick features Bar service was…read moregreat - old fashioned highly recommended Charcuterie is a good choice

After seeing the high reviews on Yelp, I decided to make a reservation for this restaurant. We…read moretrekked up the steps of Advocate's Close to get there. When we arrived at noon (opening time), the restaurant wasn't too busy. There is an impressive bar downstairs with many whiskies. We were led upstairs to the dining area. There is outdoor dining too that would be nice if the weather was warmer. Cool vibe, but it is kind of dark inside the stone walls. The menu is Scottish-focused with seasonal ingredients. We didn't want to overeat, so we decided to share a starter and a main. We got the Scottish venison fritters, which were ok. We enjoyed the pappardelle pasta (roast pumpkin and pecorino sauce, wild mushrooms, spinach, bacon and poppy seed crumb, crispy sage). It was flavorful and didn't feel too heavy. Staff were friendly and it was an enjoyable lunch.

Excellent wine list to pair with the best Italian in Edinburgh. The service staff is very…read moreknowledgeable and accommodating to our allergy restrictions. I would give more stars if possible.

TLDR; - Avoid carbonara - overall average food quality…read more- Do not take the table (near fire exit) i.e if it's not inside - Inattentive staff - Skip if it's a special occasion for you Update: The response of the restaurant is even more disappointing to read, for not owning the mistake & pushing the blame on the customer shows a lack of intent to improve. Lies about plates being 'sparkling clean' / 'ordering last minute', probably trying to build some narrative, proves the hospitality we were given. My review: All in all, a pretty sub par experience for the ratings & cost. I would strongly say skip if it's special ocassion. We didn't complaint while we were there, because it was a special day for us & given the staff's behaviour it would have just made it worse for us, but leaving a review hoping it doesn't ruin your special occasion. Came here for my wife's birthday but we were truly disappointed by the experience here. Noise - we came here for an experience, all we could hear was disturbances / loud noises from a table next to us which wasn't under control but maybe pays a huge cheque so the staff tolerated it & never nudged them to keep it down. Staff - When requesting for another table as it was a special day for us, they denied so we politely asked for a table just next to us which was empty at the time which they mentioned is reserved, few guests came there made a similar request to move inside, were later moved to inside table upon request although we requested it previously. This table stayed empty through the whole time we were there, shows inattentiveness of the staff. They did indeed come to check-in on the food once everything was over. At some point they even opened the fire exit behind to let the smell of garbage inside, which was appalling to us. Waiters when taking order hints you to order more even though there is sufficient time left (several people ordered at least 30-45 mins after we ordered), don't expect such hospitality from a great restaurant with supported reviews, we noticed a similar pattern on a table alongside. Food - Lastly the food itself was just below average & nothing special, I would NOT recommend the carbonara (should have read other reviews about the same which calls this out), or riggtoni (runny sauce) both of which we ordered, sadly even though we're somebody who never leaves the food we couldn't finish carbonara. The presentation is as if not effort has been put into the food as you can see in the pictures.

This is the best Italian restaurant in Edinburgh. The restaurant is owned by an incredibly friendly…read morefamily who makes fantastic food. I've been to Rigatoni's more times than I can count and have never been disappointed. I would strongly recommend the Papa Tino, Carbonara Cream, and Pizza Katerina. Their desserts are also spot on, I would recommend the Nutella cheesecake. All of their ice creams are also great. Truly cannot go wrong with any order at Rigatoni's. I am critical when it comes to Italian food but have nothing bad to say about this place.

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

Great pizza, I was pleasantly impressed. They have a menu of classic and speciality pizzas. They…read morehave plenty of seating and service was good.

Probably the best pizza I've had in a very long time. If I…read moredidn't remember that I was an adult I would have licked the plate clean. Also please ask for their chili oil, it is out of this world. Edit: The desserts are amazing too. Edit 2: Francesco and Gerard are the best.

We saw this place during breakfast and said we'd come by for dinner. And so we did! We arrived…read morearound 6 on a Friday night to a crowded restaurant. It was quite full but we were lucky to get seated quickly. The place inside is bigger than expected and goes long, but narrow. Between the 4 of us we shared a risotto, pesto, carbonara and a spicy marinara dish. My favorite was the spicy marinara dish. It had the most flavor. I found the pesto a bit lacking and had to add some salt to it. The carbonara was nice, but the risotto was just ok. Service was great. Would come back and try other dishes.

Gordon's Trattoria is a small Italian restaurant near the end of Royal Mile. The Penne Speciali &…read moreTagliatelle al Pesto were both 5/5. The fresh pasta & sauce made the whole experience better! Portions are large. I didn't finish my pasta. Their house red was also a solid choice. It's a small restaurant but ambiance is cute & they keep the place clean. Service was excellent! Would definitely come back to try their pizza & calzones next.