Good food, fast service. I skipped the drinks and dessert for budgetary reasons. The bill for 3…read morepeople (one of whom had a glass of wine) was the equivalent of US$74. But it all came crashing down at the end when I went to pay and the waiter tried to guilt me into tipping - which is not a common practice in the UK. He hovered over me as I put my card in the machine and the dreaded percentage options showed up on the screen as well as "No Tip" and "Custom Amount." I felt I was back in the U.S., where there's quite a lot of controversy about these screens but at least the staff usually look away at that time. This guy helpfully explained that I could tip - or not tip. Yeah, thanks. OK, buddy. No tip for you. I should have gone to Wetherspoon's.

When my friend suggested we go and try this place, I decided to do a bit of stalking first and look…read moreat their website - partly because I didn't know anyone who'd ever been here before, and partly because it was a distraction from revising for my finals. Their website looked really upmarket, with promises of amazing service and dedication to preparing the best and freshest food etc etc, so I was expecting it to be quite pricey. I wouldn't have minded paying twice as much as we did for the food, if not more; our meal was that good. We went for their 3 Course Set Lunch offer which will set you back a grand total of £6.50 a head (?!) and this place is now my favourite Italian restaurant in Edinburgh. It's nothing fancy, but then it doesn't try to be: from the second you walk in you immediately pick up on the family-run, authentic vibe and it makes you feel really relaxed. I love italian food and I've been searching all over Edinburgh for that perfect little local Italian place, the one you go to when you can't be bothered to cook but still want to go somewhere you know will be good yet cheap. I've lived here for 4 years now, and I think I can stop looking.

Hearty, delicious, traditional Italian Mediterranean food. Some of the best gluten free pasta I've…read moreever had. My brother and I's favorite restaurant in Edinburgh!! And my favorite Italian restaurant ever!! Owner and Chef come out and talk to tables too!

Absolutely fantastic dining experience. Food was so fresh, tasty and immaculately presented. While…read morethe wine menu wasn't vastly extensive, each of the 3 bottles we got were very high quality and great vintages. Staff very knowledgable with the menu and attentive in their service. 7/8 staff front of house for such a small restaurant ensures you are well looked after. Booking is essential as we found it quite hard to get a decent time for a Sunday evening a few days prior. Like previous reviewer I am in shock that there are hardly any reviews for this place, given it has been here for over 3 years.

This was an exceptional dining experience with exceptional staff. The Caprese was simply amazing…read more The mozzarella was fresh and had the perfect firmness to it. The tomatoes were perfectly ripe. Really love how this tasted. We shared the Raspadori 81. The cheese on this pizza has great flavor that we really enjoyed. The crust was nice I wish it was slightly crispier. The service here was amazing. Definitely recommend if you're looking for some pizza.

The food and service were fantastic! We had a meatball pizza and the caprese salad. Both were…read moreexcellent. The service was prompt but not rushed. This will be our go-to place for pizza in Edinburgh.

Arrived badly burnt, managed agreed to send another which was exactly the same. Terrible aggressive…read moreattitude, said it's 'just how they make them', pretended they were out of dough at 7pm so as not to send another. Even the delivery boy said he wouldn't eat it.

How Dow the get the pizza to your house so fast??? It's still cooking when you open it! Brilliant…read moreservice, but very pricey.

This pizza is not only a revelation it is shockingly great from tip to base. The base especially is…read morethe best I have ever tasted. Fresh and it feels like good for you Go NOW

Poor service, placed an order online to collect and had it rejected with unclear responses from the…read morerestaurant meaning we arrived with orders that hadn't even been processed. The staff were indifferent at best and whilst they semi-fixed the problem, the service wasn't great and there were issues all through the ordering process. Waited over 40 minutes for food that came at all different times. Wouldn't recommend coming here at anything resembling Peak Times as they simply reject orders with little consideration for informing the customer and the resolution was iffy at best. Will not order with this company again whether it be through a delivery platform or in store.

Had a lovely dinner here on a dark and stormy night. It was around the corner from our hotel and…read moredidn't want to travel far cause of weather and what a treat it was. Everything was delicious and service was great, all at a very reasonable price . Definitely wouldn't get the quality and price in a major city in the states. It was probably one of our favorite meals during our travels .sadly I don't have any photos cause my phone was dead but can't imagine you can go wrong.

After a long day of traveling, we decided not to venture too far and just enjoy something in the…read moreneighborhood. Pomo Pizzeria is located in the Haymarket area of Edinburgh and was just a stones throw away from our hotel. We sat down and pretty much had the restaurant to ourselves! Their menu features pizza, pasta, a variety of share plates (appetizers) and more with a good amount of kid friendly options too. Posted on their wall, you'll also find their specials that include drinks and dessert. We went with a capricciosa pizza, risotto funghi misti, and penne arrabiata. For dessert, vanilla ice cream! Our food came out quickly and overall, pretty good. Flavors were a bit light and could've been seasoned more, but still good and didn't feel heavy on the stomach. What I really liked about the restaurant was the decor. It was totally my jam with a bit of the old world charm in the use of wood and their brick walls, mixed with modern fixtures and features. Definitely recommend this spot if you're in the neighborhood! Prices are fair and don't break the bank.

Juliana is an amazing host/waitress! She recommended great dishes and everything we ordered was…read moredelicious. Marco recommended this restaurant to us and he was spot on! Everything was very authentic. Inside was nice and cozy. Garlic bread with mozzarella - what's not to like (we ordered it twice) Pappardelle bolognese - so much better than London's bolognese Rigatoni Norcina - delicious!! The sauce was perfect and I ate it all up. Pepperoni pizza - yummy Sea bream - good. Juliana deboned it. I'd highly recommend this restaurant. The hostess/waitress made the entire experience an amazing one. Thank you! Chocolate ice cream - so good Mint chocolate ice cream - taste like the Andes chocolate mint and delicious Green apple - different but good. I'd prefer the chocolate or mint chocolate ice cream though

Son wanted pasta and glad to have found this gem…read more Fresh made pasta for a delicious bolognese- wines were great and the service was welcoming. Not touristy at all.

This was one of the best meals I had in Edinburgh. Our sever was fantastic and super attentive, she…read morewas the on top of everything and the restaurant was so busy! As busy as it was, it was such a nice beautiful restaurant. I ordered a roasted chicken breast in a creamy mushroom sauce, it came with sautéed broccoli rabe and roasted potatoes and sautéed onions. My boyfriend ordered the Braised Beef Steak with Truffle Mash. He also cleaned his plate! Absolutely would recommend this place - don't skip it when you're on the Royal Mile!

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.

We were in Edinburgh and Scotland for the first time with a deep desire to immerse ourselves in the…read morefood, culture, and history. We did that...but pizza is life...especially NYC-style pizza slices...so when Civerono's showed up on our radar a 2-minute walk from our hotel...there was nothing to consider...this was inevitable. One of their pizzas was listed by Timeout magazine as the 13th best in the world. Okay. Count us in even more. Now, we didn't get that one because it wasn't a vegetarian slice, but if they ranked so highly, surely the basic cheese slice would be at least acceptable. Spoiler alert: it was. My wife and shared a single margarita slice, split in half for the two of us. We were between lunch and dinner, so the main goal here was to try this pizza, not necessarily to fill ourselves up before resuming our Scottish-appropriate adventure. It was good. Super thin as a good NYC slice should be. If it were the local slice option for us back home, I would be happy with it. We thought the dough was a little bit undercooked, so not quite as chewy or crisp as we would have liked. It had a good mix of cheese and sauce, and the flavor was great. So perhaps not the best slice we've had, but miles above the chain pizza spots. The staff was really nice. We were there at about 3:30 in the afternoon, so it wasn't really very crowded. They have salads, and also Detroit-style pizza (Though I think only in full-pie form and only Pepperoni on the menu, so not sure if a vegetarian option is available if you're ordering a whole pie. It's a small but welcoming environment with rainbows everywhere. If we had a Civerino's near us in California, it would definitely be high up in the weekly pizza rotation.

We had to try Civerinos voted 7th best pizza in the world featuring NY style pizzas and more while…read morein Edinburgh! We stopped in and were quickly seated without a reservation but we did have to sit at two separate tables but didn't mind. While I don't think this is the 7th best pizza I have ever eaten it was very tasty and I enjoyed the Parmesan crust. There is more seating downstairs and a cute patio area. Limoncello Spritz Pinot Grigio Rose Pepperoni Spianata Salame Margherita Pizza Lasagna Salsiccia Piccante & Pepperoni

I wanted a deep fried mars bar, and I bought myself a deep fried mars bar at this spot near to the…read moretop of Fleischmann's Close. Known for kebabs, shawarmas, and burgers, Yum Yum also does deep fried mars bars, which I noticed when I first went up the steps of the Close with their outdoor sign. Being that Edinburgh is one of the few areas that have spots that make these, I was happy to see Yum Yum did it. I'm basing my review off of my order experience. It was made quickly. Payment was fast. And the mars bars was decent. If I was drunk, I would probably be foodgasming more. But I will say, it was very good and pleased I was able to experience while I was in town.

SOLID Doner kebab with a lot of vegetables and yummy sauce. This place is hidden around a corner…read morebut was such a nice find. We got the chicken and lamb kebab as well as a classic Doner kebab. Both were nice but the mixed meat was better. The sauces were really good too and I wish they had feta, but.... I think it's what I'm used to. Really great and fast snack and so happy we stopped here.