The food was excellent, the service was attentive and the ambiance was quaint yet reserved.

Had a really great lunch here. They were able to handle our group of 10 at the last minute. Had a lot of sad pasta while in Scotland but it was excellent here. Seafood was memorable especially the scallops. Missed taking a lot of photos because I was having too good a time. read more

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I could never imagine coming to Scotland and eating Italian food, but I'm so glad we did. The service was excellent, and the food was delicious. It has a really cute vibe and atmosphere, very family style oriented. For appetizers, we got the bruschetta and the caprino e pera. Both were phenomenal. I also got the pasta special for the day, which was a homemade pasta with Gorgonzola, wild mushrooms, and Italian sausage. Highly recommend getting a daily special. For dessert, we split the sticky toffee pudding and the vanilla ice cream, strawberries, and Bailey's dessert (the name escapes me). Oh, and it had the best espresso martini I've ever tasted. Everything was outstanding! read more

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The food was really tasty and the ambience there was beautiful. My dish was the spaghetti Bolognese. It was tasty for my appetizers. We had calamari that was fried very well and Italian sausage. Overall, I enjoy my experience. The waiters were attentive and took care of us! read more

My brother in law heard this place was great from our hotel bartender if you want good Italian. We got four meals and nobody was happy. We all thought it was "fine". We did get takeaway and it was quite expensive. My food was nearly £30. Also I ordered focaccia but got garlic bread so I received the wrong, cheaper item. The garlic bread was the best item I had, and I didn't even order it. I got pollo e pepperoni. I didn't see pepperoni on the list of ingredients but I assumed it's in the name, so it must be there. Nope. That's on me I suppose. I don't eat Italian often so I just assumed it would come with pepperoni. The chicken was good but not great. My in-laws all said the pre-packaged pasta from Mark and Spencer's was better than their meals. read more

Mamma Roma Ristorante 5.0++ One of the very best meals we had as a family was at Mamma Roma Ristorante. The restaurant has an extensive menu and wine list. We started or our meal with a nice selection of cocktails. We followed with a nice selection of appetizers. Our main courses included fish and pastas dishes. All were excellent. They have an especially large selection of Italian wines and at reasonable prices. We topped off an excellent meal with an assortment of deserts. The restaurant is popular, so reservations are recommended. read more

I usually don't eat Italian out but the reviews on this place was good so I had to try and I'm glad I did. I got an app, bread, pasta and dessert and I wasn't disappointed at all. The bread to me Was probably the best. They make all their bread from scratch and u can tell. I had just the plain Focaccia... I could tell it came out right from the oven to my table. Usually places like they only give you like 4 pieces but this bowl was full of bread. The pasta was good... I wish it had more meat in it. The dessert was different: lemon ice cream with frozen limoncello inside of it!! Overall I would recommend checking out this place. read more

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First class food and service We had bottle of Sicilan Nero red wine, bread, arugula salad, eggplant appetizer, seafood dinners with ice cream dessert. We made a 4:30pm reservation, arrived earlier 4pm. Very relaxed meal and great food "Mangiacapre" Just like eating in Italy or NY/NJ Italian food. read more

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Solid Italian food: linguini with clams is my go to and it was as good as i had it in Italy. The waiter staff/service was timely and good. read more

Mamma Roma Restaurante - On this night we snagged the last Cannelloni, was so delicious! - Italian Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

This was our first meal in Scotland. We had a completely miserable train ride where we had to stand all 2 hours of the trip and we just wanted something quick and easy for dinner. The manager and/or owner, a lovely italian lady, said that she had a table in the smaller bistro side but that we would have to eat in somewhat of a hurry because she needed the table after about an hour and 15 minutes. My partner was looking at reviews and not sure which site but said that a lot of people included this detail in their review so we started thinking this was her gimmick to turn tables quickly. Either way, we didn't feel rushed at all. We both got the chicken parm although it was called soemthing different on the menu. It was great. The service was great. Perfect for what we needed which was a quick and convenient meal. read more

Good spaghetti and a hot babe as a server called Olivia. Good ambiance Amazing 10/10. read more

We needed a relatively quick meal and ended up at Mamma Roma. A space was made for us and we sat down. A large menu, lovely service, nice drinks (we liked the mocktails) and great food. They offer a shared pizza and pasta dish, which works out very well. In addition we had an interesting ravioli, a couple more nice pizzas and a tasty pork tenderloin. Surprisingly nice and good and very much worth coming back to. read more

Such great food!! We were recommended to go here from a few friends. From the states and they were willing to explain what some dishes were. read more

Mamma Roma Restaurante - Strigoli zucchini e gamberi- with king prawns and zucchini - Italian Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

We went here without a reservation around 8:30pm on a Wednesday night... were able to be seated immediately. My wife ordered a pasta dish with salmon...I had a pizza...service was good... would return again..authentic Italian read more

We give it 4.5 but Yelp won't let us. Food was delicious. Service was good. They let you try the wine before you commit to it. Atmosphere was warm and inviting. I got the linguine saportite. The seafood in the pasta was plentiful and fresh. read more

Mamma Roma Restaurante - Clearly, I hated the Linguine Saportite - Italian Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

The staff was polite. The pizza was good and the other food was fine. The restaurant had an Italian feel to it. It's not a mistake to go here but not sure I would rush back to it either. read more

I ordered via the justeat app. meal was 24.50. I ordered aglio olio. I received approx 15-20 pieces of pasta that cost 8.50. much of it has spilled out into the plastic bag used for delivery. I had to pour the contents back into the container before putting it in the microwave. I could have made a better aglio olio from the contents of my cupboard, it would have been cheaper, but wanted a treat. the calamari was a bit better, but the salad that came with it was wilted, and had one quarter of a tomato with two pieces of wilted lettuce. the garlic bread with cheese was the only thing that filled me up somewhat. just shocking. I reckon the restaurant sees the address, and knows it's unlikely I'll turn up at their door, because they're so far away. My meal of 24.00 fitted onto a small plate! read more

Mamma Roma Restaurante - The 8.50 aglio olio. I count 19 pieces of pasta. - Italian Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Slow service. Food was fine. Not sure I would rush back even though it is straight across from the playhouse

Solid Italian food! I'm glad to find out most of the severs are Italians! Everything we tried are delicious and my sea bass is the freshest I've ever had! read more

Oddly you have two restaurants next door to each other serving the same menu. The bistro less formal and smaller, serves the same menu as the larger restaurant next door. The food is solid, but not outstanding. The service is outstanding, friendly, and fun. Prices are moderate to low. read more

We with reservations and was able to get in for a party of six. Traditional Italian food. Large servings. All the food came out fairly quickly and nicely hot. Good prices. Nice selection of wine options with a reasonable price range. The sticky toffee was great! read more

This was a great Italian restaurant with delicious food and wonderful service. We really enjoyed our food and the wait staff. After finishing a large serving we had leftovers to take home and also took a pizza home for enjoying later. We walked out with smiles on our faces. read more

We walked in 9:45pm, and they were super friendly and said u have plenty of time., dont worry. They have quite big meun, and free wifi. Alot of Itantian customers here too,so hopr it wd be good. We ordered garlic cheese bread...Was not great. Wasnt hot or melted.....Now i started to worry about my main course. Amzginly, my spaghetti carbonara .....It was sooooooo good,super hot and creamy. sooo yummy. We also ordered scloppine(veal) al marsala. It was soo good too, but i really love my carbonara. highly recommend it read more

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So cute. I don't have a pic of the food because I ate every bite. Such Wonderful food and kind service. Bolognese was spectacular. read more

Mamma Roma Restaurante - Italian Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

I don't do reviews often but this place stood out in every way. The staff was wonderful and friendly and warm, and the food was incredible!! First time to Scotland ever and arrived on a rainy cold night, their food hit the spot and then some. 11/10 recommend read more

Mamma Roma Restaurante - Italian Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

As you can see from the picture, these guys do old school Italian so i don't need to go into great detail about the look of the place. I'll get straight to the food, first trip I had one of the specials, Mezze Lune. Little pasta pockets stuffed with goats cheese in a creamy tomato sauce. Yummy. Second trip, we couldn't get a table. Waited for 20 minutes then left. Third trip I had Fieleto Diana, which was £18 but they gave me like half a cow served with a sweet onion sauce. This place is pricey, but you're paying for the extra effort they put into the food. read more

Mamma Roma Restaurante - Italian Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

A three course lunch menu for under £7 is always a winner in my book, and the fact that Mamma Roma's is an Italian restaurant sealed the deal for me. This is the type of place that I love; the type of place that feels like you've just come for lunch in the kitchen of a big Italian family. We were warmly welcomed even though it was absolutely mobbed when we went, and seated pretty much straight away. The lunch menu has restricted choices, but quite a bit of variety. I had the delicious Minestrone for starter, it was delicious with plenty of pasta in it, and then the lasagne for my main, piping hot with creamy cheese sauce...delicious. I could hardly fit a desert in, but I did my best with a portion of lemon sorbet which was really refreshing and ended the meal perfectly. All our courses were served in good time, and even though the place was busy we were attended to really well, and asked if we were ok or needed anything about three times. I would 100% recommend the lunch menu in here, because you'll be hard pushed to find a better lunch deal in the City. read more

Mamma Roma Restaurante - Italian Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

If you are looking for a casual Italian dinner in this past of town then consider Mamma Roma. With most mains around £10 you get a tasty meal for not a lot of money. It is *casual*, not fine dining, but sometimes that suits the bill. The staff are friendly and speak to each other in Italian (if that is important to you!). The house red is distinctly drinkable and the service is fast and friendly. We walked in here on a whim before going to Wicked and ordered a pizza & a pasta, with two house reds and a coffee. The food came out in around 10 minutes and was fresh and tasty. The bill came to £30 and was provided swiftly, knowing that we were going to a show (from pleasant small talk when taking our orders). They do pre-theatre and lunch deals too. A happy smiley place - I'd go back! read more

I had to write a review about this restaurant.. The food is amazing. You can taste that the pasta is fresh. The price is affordable. The staff is a bit serious but you can crack a smile from them if you start a conversation. If you are around Edinburgh you should try this family owned restaurant. It is probably 10 minutes from the station. read more

We had a wonderful dinner here. The ambiance and the service were beyond fabulous. The wait staff were incredible, friendly, helpful, and honest. The restaurant was very Italian. My dinner was excellent, my husbands pasta and mushrooms were ok - the insalata was good. We would absolutely eat here again!!! read more

We stopped into Mama Roma for lunch. We absolutely loved it. I had the lasagna amd my wife had sliced steak. Highly recommend stopping in this wonderful restaurant. read more

This is really your average run-of-the-mill Italian restaurant. We made a reservation, but really did not need it. There was only one other party at the restaurant when we got there, though it may be busier with playhouse traffic. As for food, the prices are reasonable, the food was good (but nothing great or unusual) and the service was fine. The decor and music in the restaurant was a little cheesy. Though the food was good, I don't think I would waste my time going back there again as there are plenty of great restaurants in Edinburgh to go to instead. read more

Great food, convenient location to the theater district & hotels. The standout of this location..... is the staff; they are some of the friendliest people I've ever met period.... creating such a warm and family atmosphere that I've only experienced a small number times in years of dining out. read more

had Mothers Day lunch there with my son and his girlfriend. My son had booked the lunch. The food was delicious. However the thin waiter with the red hair was very rude to my son 3 times, making fun of his size. It was not funny, and definitely not funny 3 times. People are conscious about their weight and it was even more horrible cos my son had chosen the restaurant. Hope that rude waiter gets a row from his boss. He deserves it. read more

Central, overpriced and quasi Italian, that is Mama Roma. Its personnel treats you more like a takeaway customer than a restaurant guest. The menu contains most of the popular Italian dishes, however, most of them come in small postions, especially the starters, and have bland taste due to improper cooking. Perhaps the management wants to get by thin and buys the cheapest ingredients possible. On top of that, the prices are true rip off for the quality you get. read more

Lovely food ! mmmmmmmmmmm