La Fontana
Canonmills,
New Town
- Food served: Mon–Sun noon–3pm, 6–10.30pm.
- Also offers: Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access
- Capacity: 45
- Largest group: 55
- Open since: 2006
- House wine: £11 per bottle
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The arrival of La Fontana in mid-2006 continues the Mediterranean tradition for this prominent, but ever-changing Canonmills site. The neon 'Ristorante Italiano' sets the tone for a faux-brick bar and rousing Italian pop music. There are more than two dozen familiar starters, including avocado with prawns in a Maria rosa sauce, alongside the likes of mussels, garlic king prawns and a comforting seafood stew in a cavernous pot of tomato sauce. The substantial mains embrace all manner of chicken, fish, steak and veal dishes. Pollo alla vecchia Romagna arrives steeped with cream, mozzarella and Parma ham, and careful maneuvering excavates a slightly over-browned chicken breast beneath. A separate plate is necessary to accommodate chips and broccoli of truly Alpine proportions. Lasagna al forno is a safer affair, and there are other good value pasta and pizza dishes, with an option to mix half and half. Children are not forgotten, with smaller portions available and an inimitable Italian willingness to accommodate family dining. Don't expect to peruse the wine list for hours - Merlot, or similar, is the most detail provided. La Fontana is a no-frills Italian experience but nonetheless provides indisputable quantity and second-to-none hospitality.
- High point: Price-enticing
- Low point: Inescapably waist-expanding
Reviews of La Fontana (1 Howard Street, Canonmills, New Town, Edinburgh)
- 4. Rick D, Southington, Ct. USA – 12 October 2011, 10:01pm
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Great Italian food. Ate there every day for a week. The staff is outstanding.. If you want great Italian food then you must go here
- 3. HMS, Edinburgh – 25 June 2010, 10:18pm
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Good food, good environment. Just like been in a small restaurant in Italy. Nothing exaggerated and everything very well done. Nice to spend some time with familly, couple or friends
- 1. tallone, Edinburgh – 13 October 2008, 12:02pmLa FontanaReport
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Great place, 1st class service, lovely food.
Been here a couple of times now, and both visits were great. The menu has many choices of pasta and pizza dishes, and I believe several meat dishes too, tho I didn't see them as I think they were on the back! What I especially love is the half pasta, half pizza option for those who can't decide what to go for!
The service is great, very friendly, couldn't have been better!
I would highly recomend this for anyone after a great italian at a great price. It is very good value for money.
I shall certainly be back!
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