La Locanda

We came here in 2020 during the Pandemic for a memorable meal so decided to return for our one night in Edinburgh. Great service and delicious Italian food in a quaint environment. Not cheap but worth it. Gorgeous looking and tasty recipes. Staff feel caring and food feels nurturing. Intriguing whisky options with elegant presentation complement large wine selection. Vegetarian options: Fabulous ravioli. Dark chocolate torte was yummy.

An authentic Italian restaurant, a little gem hidden in Edinburgh. My fiancé and me have just been there yesterday for our anniversary. I think we have had the best food experience since a long time. The quality of the food is extraordinary, it's so good you can cry for happiness! As Italian you can trust me. The service is fast and prices match the quality. The team is very nice as well. The place is a bit little but is very cozy and the staying has been super nice.

My husband and I went here for dinner last night and it was one of the best meals we’ve ever had. The atmosphere was pleasant and almost home-y. We shared the meatballs AMAZING, I had the pasta with meatballs equally amazing and my husband had the lasagna 20/10 according to him. Dessert was equally fabulous the brownie and affogato. We both highly recommend! Everyone was so nice and welcoming; we’ll be back before our vacation is over!

This might just have been the best meal me and my daughter ever had, especially the ravioli with lobster. Lovely little bistro with attentive and nice staff in busy Cockburn Street in the middle of Edinburgh. Do book in advance.

A must if you are in Edinburgh! I would recommend booking as they have limited seating but the restaurant is lovely and intimate with a great looking bar gin selection. The staff are really great, professional , attentive and personable. The food was absolutely delicious and authentic!

Delicious food, friendly staff and environment. Welcomed by Mohanned who was so friendly and very kindly recommended nice dishes for us as it it was our first time to this place and Scotland. Will come again.

Not just the best restaurant we've been to in Edinburgh but quite possibly the best Italian I've ever had. Wonderful setup in a nice small setting - phenomenal specials and the staff were fantastic particularly Jason - very friendly yet professional which added to the experience. Really stunning food and worth the price. 10/10 would recommend.

Good stuff! Great staff! The food was quick and delicious, the pasta al dente and the sauce full of flavor. Unlike many restaurants have sauces that are too sweet, “fake” Italian, over complicated ect… this was just perfect. Also loved that they recommended wine with the dish and let you try it. Also super warm inside.

Amazing!!! Went for Valentine’s Day dinner… very accommodating to my gluten and dairy intolerances and wen’t above and beyond to make sure I was aware of the many options I could choose from on the menu. We shared one of the specials starters - the mussels with gluten free bread made from scratch!, my boyfriend had the ravioli for his main and I had gluten free beef ragu pasta. Great selection of drinks and a beautiful restaurant/atmosphere. Thank you to all the staff!

Don’t let the tiny space put you off - proud of making all their own food from scratch including their own gluten free bread delicious! the food and service was lovely. Proper Arancini just like in Italy and wonderful meaty meatballs.