Best Authentic Restaurants in Colinton

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Edinburgh

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EdinburghHaymarketLeithLeith WalkMorningsideNew Town

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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62 restaurants available nearby

1. Piccolino

4.5

Awesome(291)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Italian • Old Town

Booked 3 times today

As the team at Edinburgh’s Piccolino will tell you themselves, no love is more sincere than love of food. Italian food, in this case, as Piccolino is one of the most delightful Italian restaurants in this part of the Old Town, right on High Riggs Street and a stone’s throw from all kinds of Edinburgh attractions. The authentic menu offers quality rather than quantity meaning you can be assured that whatever you order has been prepared with love by chefs who care about what they’re doing. Piccolino will warm your heart and certainly fill your stomach so reserve a table now – you’ll not regret it.

A photo of Mamma Roma Ristorante restaurant

2. Mamma Roma Ristorante

4.7

Exceptional(2649)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Italian • Leith Walk

Booked 43 times today

Mamma Roma is an authentic Italian restaurant located at 4/7 Antigua Street Edinburgh. Situated very close to the Edinburgh Playhouse, this restaurant is not only great for Pre-Theatre diners but also has a delicious and extensive choice of menus to satisfy all customers. The restaurant can also be found within a 10 minute walk of Princes Street Gardens and a convenient 5 minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station. Mamma Roma’s restaurant is spread over multiple floors. The main dining area is decorated in Tuscan farmhouse style with paintings and medallions embellishing the walls. Special attention is given to the elaborate list of pasta and pizza delicacies and a bowl of gelato or a plate of tiramisu helps to round off a meal on a savory note.

3. 3 Blind Mice

4.8

Exceptional(338)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Old Town

Booked 14 times today

3 Blind Mice is authentic because of its high-quality pizzas made with love and care, as one reviewer put it. The Italian pizzaiolo adds a touch of authenticity. The restaurant's exceptional food, service, and ambience are consistently praised in reviews. Customers appreciate the thought and care that goes into preparing the pizzas and the fantastic atmosphere.

4. Yamato Edinburgh

4.8

Exceptional(291)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Edinburgh

Booked 30 times today

"Yamato", one of Japan's most ancient name and source of national harmony!At Yamato, expect top quality traditional Japanese cuisine and service for you to experience with an extensive variety of dishes served in an intimate and refined environment. Proudly serving top quality Wagyu beef.

5. Café St Honoré

4.6

Exceptional(1811)

€€€€Price: Very Expensive

• French • New Town

Booked 12 times today

Café St Honoré is a beloved French bistro in Edinburgh. It's been praised for its authenticity, with one reviewer stating, 'This is a classy restaurant relying only on great ambiance and outstanding food.' Another reviewer noted, 'We wanted a French experience and that what we got. The restaurant could have been lifted from a Parisian street and brought to Edinburgh.' The restaurant's commitment to using local, organic produce in their daily-changing menu adds to its authenticity. The ambience, with its mirrored walls and black-and-white tiled floors, creates a charming, cosy Parisian retreat in the heart of Edinburgh.

6. Pizza Posto

4.6

Exceptional(1274)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Edinburgh

Booked 27 times today

Authentic Neapolitan style pizzeria in the heart of Edinburgh City Centre. Sit in or takeaway, 7 days a week.Our vision is, to deliver our guests great value, authentic Neapolitan pizza in a warm and friendly, family environment

7. L'artgiano

4.6

Exceptional(556)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Italian • Edinburgh

Booked 16 times today

L'artgiano is praised for its authentic Italian cuisine by customers. Many reviews highlight the restaurant's 'authentic menu' and 'authentic, friendly and tasty' food. The food is also described as 'delicious' and 'freshly made daily', further enhancing its authenticity. The restaurant is also noted for its friendly and efficient staff, contributing to the authentic Italian dining experience.

8. Lasal

4.8

Exceptional(558)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Spanish • New Town

Booked 6 times today

LaSal is an authentic Spanish restaurant serving all of your favourite dishes that our country has to offer.We are located right in the center of the city (22 Union Place, EH1 3NQ), just a few minutes walk from Edinburgh Waverly station and Princes Street, directly opposite the famous Edinburgh Playhouse. The perfect location to enjoy a meal before or after the theatre.We welcome you to enjoy our authentic tapas, paella and wine bar. Experience a new cuisine or perhaps savour the dishes you love, expertly prepared to order by our experienced team.

9. Paz Taqueria

4.8

Exceptional(41)

€€€€Price: Moderate

• Mexican • New Town

Booked 21 times today

Paz Taqueria is a vibrant Mexican restaurant in the heart of Edinburgh, celebrated for its authentic street food, hand-pressed tacos, and expertly crafted cocktails. With a focus on bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, Paz Taqueria brings a slice of Mexico to the city.

10. La Garrigue

4.7

Exceptional(2696)

€€€€Price: Expensive

• French • Edinburgh

Booked 8 times today

Opened in 2001 La Garrigue is a 2 AA Rosettes French restaurant located just a stones throw away from Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile and minutes away from Waverley train station with stunning views of Calton Hill.The restaurant is themed around the culinary specialities of the southern regions of France offering hearty dishes such as Roquefort Cheese Soufflé, Fish Soup, Traditional Cassoulet and using the best of local produces as well as French ones. The wine list is extensive and is suitably representative of Languedoc, the largest of France's wine producing regions and has been awarded AA Notable Wine List for years. Be ready to be transported to France as you come in, friendly and relaxed atmosphere mixed with chic yet casual surroundings.

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Hilary
Dunbartonshire/Renfrewshire •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Lovely food, nice friendly waiting staff, all in all a lovely dining experience.
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Dé Buddha Authentic Nepalese Restaurant & BarPrice: Moderate• Nepalese• Bishopton
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5
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Karen
East Lothian •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Absolutely delicious pizza and excellent cocktails - best pizza I’ve had in Edinburgh and will certainly be back!
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3 Blind MicePrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Old Town
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4.8
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The best Japanese food I have had in Europe. Comparable to what you could get in any good restaurant in Japan. The quality of the fish was unbeatable and the presentation and taste were superb. The chef understands and respects his craft. I think the chef saw me enjoying his food so much that he even treated me with some O-toro! I am looking forward to travel back to Edinburgh to repeat a meal in this hidden jewel.
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Yamato EdinburghPrice: Expensive• Japanese• Edinburgh
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4.8
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Mick
Cheshire •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 Mar 2025
Great meal, quick service, good value, will be back
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Mamma Roma RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• Leith Walk
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4.7
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Tim
Edinburgh/Midlothian •4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 Mar 2025
Food was fresh, generous portions and staff friendly. great for a mid-week treat.
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PiccolinoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Old Town
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4.5

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