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Edinburgh
Old Town
Piccolino
Piccolino Reviews

Piccolino

Italian, European

Dishes priced around£16

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Reviews of Piccolino (242)

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5.3/6

242 reviews

5.3/6

242 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Very pleasant
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"Very good"
5/6
Corinne P.6 years ago · 1 review

Staff very welcoming and attentive. Nice cosy atmosphere. Food was very good and I was not disappointed. However, I did not rate a 6 as I felt that for the cost I was hoping for a bit more quality. That said I’ll definitely return. A minor complaint.

"Very good"
5/6
Ken M.6 years ago · 6 reviews

Nice clean place with attentive staff. I thought they were fairly new and learning the ropes, but they were very helpful. The dishes were lovely - well presented and quite authentically Italian!

"Very good"
5/6
Ken M.6 years ago · 6 reviews

This is a well appointed place - clean, bright and airy. The lasagna was excellent - a big square of meaty pasta - and the venison pasta was equally tasty. We had a side salad to share which we didn't manage to finish! One of my dining partners raved about the Tiramisu for ages! We'll definitely go back.

"Good"
4/6
Maggie G.6 years ago · 3 reviews

The risotto had none of the advertised seafood, there were three prawns and some totally dried out clams. No scallops no calamari no mussels only a few shreds of unidentifiable mushy pink stuff mixed in to the rice which was not risotto rice. Risotto should be creamy, this was more like long grain or basmati in salty water. The melanzane and calamari were ok, the soup was the wrong dish completely. And you don't serve whisky in a shot glass.

"Excellent"
6/6
Ceri S.6 years ago · 1 review

Great family run restaurant close to our hotel. Very friendly staff with lively tasty home cooked Italian food. Would totally recommend. Wine was great too 😊

"Excellent"
6/6
Lara S.6 years ago · 1 review

Molto buono - fantastic, friendly staff and a chef whose dishes are exeplary on all fronts. Very impressed with the Nutella-pistachio cheesecake. Atmosphere is very immersive in Italian culture. 10/10

"Excellent"
6/6
FILIPPO Z.6 years ago · 1 review

This was really an experience of italian cuisine and taste. Simplicity, friendness and careful for the customer. Quality of the products used for dishes. Excellent.

"Good"
4/6
Ken M.6 years ago · 6 reviews

It's a great place - I have been before and I will go again. The waiting staff are always different and this time, they seemed inexperienced and a bit unsure of the menu. The Pollo all Milanese is advertised as coming with salad and chips, not just salad. I had to ask for the chips and the cameriere seemed confused. But the food is aways excellent and well prepared. Ti rivedro!

"Not good "
2/6
Jule C.6 years ago · 1 review

Nice restaurant and staff were pleasant but my meal was too salty couldn’t eat it. My partner had the lasagne and it was very nice.

"Very good"
5/6
MARCIO A.6 years ago · 1 review

Excellent food, but not many options. I was surprised not to find carpaccio in the menu. The staff was nice and friendly but I was disappointed that the manager did not take my Individual Club loyalty card, in fact he said he had never heard of it....?

"Excellent"
6/6
Chris O.6 years ago · 2 reviews

Always a great experience, this dinner was terrific as expected! The staff are wonderful, and create a very welcoming restaurant! Totally authentic food, don't be surprised to find many Italians enjoying their meals, speaking Italian to the owners!

"Excellent"
6/6
Alexander W.6 years ago · 4 reviews

How did we not know about this place? Nothing to look at outside, but fantastic ‘home cooked’ Italian food and super service - we will definitely be back!

"Excellent"
6/6
maureen c.6 years ago · 1 review

Excellent restaurant Food was very good. I had monkfish and my husband had pasta. Both were very good and good value for money The service was good. We were going to the theatre so everything was very efficient The restaurant is very bright and has facility to sit outside which is lovely We will be back again soon with our friends

"Excellent"
6/6
Quandoo Diner6 years ago · 0 reviews

Super service , pasta al dente Délicieux !!service rapide ... On y parle italien en plus ! La glace chocolat est un vrai délice .

"Excellent"
6/6
Alison M.7 years ago · 29 reviews

Absolutely fantastic food in authentic Italian restaurant. Great service and value for money and I would recommend to others in a heartbeat and will return soon

"Very good"
5/6
Patrick F.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Friendly service by real Italians, freshly Made pasta and Nice kids menu.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jim G.7 years ago · 11 reviews

Second visit to this reasonably new restaurant. Warmly welcomed and seated by a friendly waitress. Using an itison voucher so waitress explained what was included. Food was as before very tasty and freshly cooked, Service was good and not intrusive. Will certainly return

"Good"
4/6
Norma C.7 years ago · 1 review

Pasta tasted stodgy,partners chicken greasy.Was here on voucher so perhaps may be different if full menu selected.Ideal location near city centre easily accessible.Bookingeasy on inter.

"Very good"
5/6
Gordon H.7 years ago · 1 review

Lovely little restaurant. The food was excellent, the service was great, they serve nice cocktails and it has a nice relaxed atmosphere. Will visit again.

"Very good"
5/6
Tanya L.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Delicious food, helpful staff, and fun decor! I’d highly recommend Piccolino. I had the bruschetta with aubergine to start, followed by delicious lasagna and amazing tiramisu.

"Good"
4/6
Myra S.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Quite a comfy, cosy, cafe type character, food was good, but very limited menu, service was excellent. Three of our party had Lasagne, which was very tasty, one had the steak which she claimed was just so-so.

"Excellent"
6/6
Stuart G.7 years ago · 1 review

Good quality food at very reasonable prices. Mussels were particularly good. Wine also good value. Genuine, friendly service. Very likely to return in the future.

"Very good"
5/6
alan S.7 years ago · 1 review

The food here is very good as is the service. Not a huge menu which is what we like and the way it should be but something for every taste. Its our second visit and I would go again In fact we are making this our local Italian

"Very good"
5/6
Pamela F.7 years ago · 1 review

Friendly place, good attentative service and a family feel. Definitely worth a visit. Would happily come back for another lunch. Nice to be able to sit out in the sunshine.

"Good"
4/6
Peng Y.7 years ago · 1 review

Tasty past served by friendly staff in a convenient city centre location, The decor has improved greatly compared with the previous occupant of the venue (Two Thin Laddies)

"Excellent"
6/6
Pamela P.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Brought the sunshine of Italy to a wet & windy Edinburgh evening. Fantastic food & wonderful wine. Fast, friendly & efficient service. Very reasonably priced. Would highly recommend.

"Excellent"
6/6
Heather t.7 years ago · 1 review

We had an excellent meal ,authentic Italian food ,The wine was good too . The staff are very pleasant ,We will certainly recommend the restaurant and return !

"Excellent"
6/6
Blair P.7 years ago · 1 review

Very nice spotless restaurant, nice decor, food was excellent. The staff are Friendly and efficient. recommended especially The Lasanga 👍 Great Italian food, central location

"Average"
3/6
Emma O.7 years ago · 1 review

The service was friendly friendly but realy slow. We waited ages for our food. The pasta was realy bland and was undercooked. It wasn’t awful but we wouldn’t go back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sylvia S.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Great service and the food was absolutely wonderful. We ordered the cheapest red wine and that was lovely too. Lovely place. Would definitely go back.

"Very good"
5/6
Jim G.7 years ago · 11 reviews

Good service good atmosphere great food a reasonably new venture in a place which has seen a good few name changes over the years. Hope this one is here to stay. Will be back

"Excellent"
6/6
Nicola R.7 years ago · 1 review

Good fresh food, well presented, choice of menu, attentive staff, nice surroundings and easy to find as fairly central located, would recommend to friends & family

"Very good"
5/6
Liz P.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent, friendly and helpful service. The menu was good and varied. Food was first class. Definitely going back. In fact already booked with husbands this time

"Excellent"
6/6
Mel S.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Restaurant is stylish, clean and bright. Ambience was good. Staff were welcoming and efficient. Food and wine were both good. This was a voucher deal but we will return.

"Very good"
5/6
Corinne C.7 years ago · 3 reviews

An excellent meal with fantastic service. The pasta was delicious as was the calamari starter. We look forward to our next visit. Hopefully very soon.

"Excellent"
6/6
Suzi C.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Excellent find! The meatball starter was the overall winner, but enjoyed all parts of the meal. Great value for money, lovely staff and cosy atmosphere - we'll be back!

"Excellent"
6/6
Paul D.7 years ago · 5 reviews

Great food, exceptional service, great location too, staff were very attentive, highly recommended!

"Awful"
1/6
David A.7 years ago · 1 review

We have been in the Manchester restaurant equivalent several times - we have grandson and immediate family there - the experience is always very good, esp. with a three year old. Initial disappointment in Edinburgh was that we were unable to use our loyalty card, also unable to access the pre theatre menu. Service was okay, no more,but generally a rather dour environment overall, would not return.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sarah H.7 years ago · 1 review

Totally fab authentic Italian food so fresh, hot and good quality. Staff so helpful and Italian. It’s great out of town but worth the walk.

"Excellent"
6/6
Pablo P.7 years ago · 1 review

Outstanding food and quick service. Nice and friendly staff. The restaurant was empty though. I highly recommend this wee hidden gem. Definitely I will go back.

"Average"
3/6
Nikolay N.7 years ago · 1 review

Food was ok although nothing special. Starter courses bigger than mains. Service was very very poor. Was not offered water. Glasses left on table even though we were not having wine or water obviously.

"Excellent"
6/6
Valerio P.7 years ago · 1 review

Piccolino (little one) is only the name! Great idea to create recipes with a mix of ingredients imported from various Italian regions. great food, very friendly and professional staff, reasonably priced! My compliments!!!

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