SquareMeal, the respected eating and drinking guide, has picked what it considers to be the best places to enjoy Italian food in Scotland's capital city – and all of them are solid choices.
Take a look through our photo gallery to see 16 of the best Italian restaurants in Edinburgh – and please let us know your own favourites in the comments section before you go.
![Where: 4-7 Antigua Street, Edinburgh EH1 3NH. Squaremeal says: Mamma Roma is a quirky, family-run restaurant just opposite the Edinburgh Playhouse split over three areas. There’s a theatre-themed restaurant upstairs, a rustic downstairs dining room and a third dining area next door inspired by a family trip to Venice.](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmQyMTkxNjVhLWM1NmEtNDJjZC05ODdkLTlkNDA0ZWU2MDgwYzozYzkyZTQ4NC0yMTc3LTQzNjQtYjk4Mi1jODdhZTJjZWMxNDk=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
5. Mamma Roma
Where: 4-7 Antigua Street, Edinburgh EH1 3NH. Squaremeal says: Mamma Roma is a quirky, family-run restaurant just opposite the Edinburgh Playhouse split over three areas. There’s a theatre-themed restaurant upstairs, a rustic downstairs dining room and a third dining area next door inspired by a family trip to Venice.Photo: Mamma Roma
![Where: 103 High Riggs, Edinburgh EH3 9RP. Squaremeal says: Piccolino has something for everyone, from indulgent signature dishes like prawn and pistachio linguine, or slow-cooked venison ragu, to a wealth of gluten-free and vegan options](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmEwZmI0YjNkLTZlYzctNGI4Mi1hMTM0LWFiYzgzYTEyMDBmNzphNGNmZGUwMS02NTBhLTQwZTUtOWY1Yi0zZDQwMGI2OGJhOGQ=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
6. Piccolino
Where: 103 High Riggs, Edinburgh EH3 9RP. Squaremeal says: Piccolino has something for everyone, from indulgent signature dishes like prawn and pistachio linguine, or slow-cooked venison ragu, to a wealth of gluten-free and vegan optionsPhoto: Piccolino
![Where: 73 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh EH3 9PU. Squaremeal says: It’s a cute little spot with exposed brick walls, mosaic tiles and hanging woven lampshades, while dishes are familiar and affordable.](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjdhY2M5NGUxLTA2NjEtNGZhMS1hOTI0LTlhOGRjYjdlZDk2Nzo0NTIwOWIwMy1iZmY3LTQ4Y2ItYmM3Ny05YzBiNTZiZjI0Mjc=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
7. L'artigiano
Where: 73 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh EH3 9PU. Squaremeal says: It’s a cute little spot with exposed brick walls, mosaic tiles and hanging woven lampshades, while dishes are familiar and affordable.Photo: L'artigiano
![Where: 38 Easter Road, Edinburgh EH7 5RG. Squaremeal says: One of Edinburgh’s best hidden gems, the Polentoni counter is a treasure trove of Italian goodies, from porchetta sandwiches to pizza and focaccia slices, pastries (the Nutella swirl is a thing of beauty), and cakes.](https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjFmZDNiODc5LWZiMjMtNGVjMi1iNjQyLWFlOGEzNDMwMzk5ZToyYjViMjViYi00ZWUwLTRkNWMtOTRhZS1iZTk3ZWU4NGUyYjY=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
8. Polentoni
Where: 38 Easter Road, Edinburgh EH7 5RG. Squaremeal says: One of Edinburgh’s best hidden gems, the Polentoni counter is a treasure trove of Italian goodies, from porchetta sandwiches to pizza and focaccia slices, pastries (the Nutella swirl is a thing of beauty), and cakes.Photo: Polentoni