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piccolino indoor - Piccolino, Edinburgh, SCT

Piccolino

4.5
4.5
292 Reviews
£26 to £40
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian, European
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:15 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Emanuele
  • Catering
    n/a
  • Private party facilities
    Private event availability only upon call or email request
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Old Town
  • Cross Street
    Tollcross, Grass Market
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    N11, N16, N30 , 1, 10, 11, 15, 16, 22, 24, 30, 34, X33 Buses
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Vegan

What 292 people are saying

Piccolino reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Edinburgh

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Edinburgh

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Piccolino shines as an "authentic Italian gem" in Edinburgh, lauded for its "exceptional food and service." Diners praise the "friendly, attentive staff" and "delicious, generous portions." With a "comprehensive menu" and "great value for money," Piccolino is ideal for a "fabulous evening meal" or "mid-week treat."
292 Reviews
  1. Jane

    Edinburgh8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We chose this restaurant after reading many of the positive reviews on Open Table. We were made to feel very welcome by the young staff who were personable and knowledgable about all their menu items. The Zuppettina Di Pesce starter was amazing and the Caprese salad was well presented and generous in size. Main courses were delicious; the venison was exactly as described on the menu and the king prawn linguine was full of flavour. We asked for a recommendation from the wine list and were pleased with the resulting bottle. We had a lovely evening and the meal was good value. Highly recommended !

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  2. Tim

    Edinburgh4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was fresh, generous portions and staff friendly. great for a mid-week treat.

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  3. Lynne

    Norfolk/Suffolk1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lucky to have this restaurant close to our hotel. Such a gem to find. Friendly helpful staff, great choice of food. Food quality was excellent as was the wine choice. Such a fabulous evening meal. Thanks to all the staff.

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  4. Manuel

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 19 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious. Big portions too. I would go back next time in Edinburgh.

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  5. Carol-Anne VIP

    Edinburgh5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A perfect little gem. Fantastic service and delicious food, served with love by the wonderful staff team. No frills decor and lighting was a bit bright, but this just let the service and food shine through. I’d highly recommend for anyone who loves authentic Italian cuisine and we will definitely be back.

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  6. James

    Glasgow1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, staff warm and friendly. Very reasonably priced.

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  7. NEIL

    Edinburgh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Venison Ragu was amazing. Cracking wee eatery with very nice staff and good value for money. Hope to be in Edimburgh again soon to try other dishes.

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  8. Lorraine

    Angus1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 2 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Really enjoyed our meal here. Food was lovely, staff very attentive and friendly. Food was not over priced. Restaurant was a 5 min walk from Usher Hall which was our next destination. Would recommend.

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  9. Thomas

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From start to finish it was brilliant. Staff so friendly and the food was outstanding. Will definitely be back.

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  10. Angela VIP

    London7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 25 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Staff friendly and efficient. Food delicious we had the ‘special’.

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FAQs

Piccolino offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0131 202 5423.

Piccolino is rated 4.5 stars by 292 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Piccolino

103 High Riggs Street, Edinburgh, SCT EH3 9RP

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Tollcross, Grass Market
  • Area
    Old Town
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:15 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Italian, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    N11, N16, N30 , 1, 10, 11, 15, 16, 22, 24, 30, 34, X33 Buses
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Emanuele
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Vegan
  • Delivery & takeout
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  • Terms of Use
  • Impressum
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
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