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Locanda de Gusti

Locanda de Gusti
7–11 East London Street
Edinburgh, EH7 4BN
Phone: 0131 558 9581
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  • Food served: Tue–Fri noon–2.30pm, 5–10.30pm; Sat noon–11pm. Closed Sun/Mon in Winter. [Jul: closed first two weeks.]
  • Pre-theatre times: Tue–Fri 5–7pm, Sat 12–3pm.
  • Number of wines sold by the glass: 7
  • Private dining: Up to 40 covers
  • Also offers: Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access, Pre-theatre menu, Outdoor tables
  • Music on stereo: European jazz/funk
  • Capacity: 50
  • Largest group: 50
  • Open since: 2010
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  • Average price:
     £12.95 (set lunch)
     £21 (evening meal)
  • Pre-theatre price: £12.95
  • House wine: £16.95 per bottle

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Eating & Drinking Guide

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This review is taken from the current (2011) edition.

Fans of Locanda de Gusti's previous incarnation as Bella Mbriana will be glad to know that restaurant veteran Rosario Sartore is still at the helm as head chef. The elegant interior includes comfortable leather chairs, wide windows and a gleaming bar. On weekends, guests can enjoy a drink in the basement wine bar Serendipity before heading upstairs for a meal. The weekly changing menu shows a soft spot for vegetarian and seafood dishes. A generous starter of char-grilled vegetables arrives with a soft disc of buffalo mozzarella. Surf clams are tossed with tender tagliatelle in a buttery sauce. For dessert, a wobbly vanilla panacotta is drizzled with a berry coulis. Rather than a house wine, Sartore features a ‘wine of the week’. A monthly theme night offers Prosecco, canapés and a four-course meal with matching wines for £48.

  • High point: Noticeable care in wine and menu selection
  • Low point: Specials board too high to notice

Reviews of Locanda de Gusti (7–11 East London Street, Edinburgh)

6. yvy1, scotland – 5 September 2010, 8:37pmLocanda de GustiReport

mmmmmmmm...... as Tina Turner sang you're 'Simply the Best' better than all the rest....

5. Darren, Edinburgh – 27 August 2010, 7:04pm5 starsLocanda de GustiReport

Was recommended this restaurant by fellow foodies around the Scottish circuit. Was delighted to hear they do a 2 course lunch for only £9.75 (coffee included) which in retrospect is absolutely nothing for the quality, fresh produce and service my wife and I received today. The surroundings are ambient and relaxing with a menu that will soak the appetite. I learned today it was awarded an AA rosette and nominated for several other awards which in my opinion are well deserved. I’ve eaten in many Italian restaurants around Scotland and do love the classic dishes but their seafood and alternate, original dishes on offer really make this one stand out from the rest. Glad to have ticked off this hidden gem and shall defo be visiting again..Soon.

4. ChristopherG, Edinburgh – 27 August 2010, 2:32pm5 starsLocanda de GustiReport

I ate recently at Locanda De Gusti with my family. We eat out regularly and I was informed that Locanda was not only great quality food but also reasonable prices. I was not disappointed and personally having an avid love of fish the produce was incredibly fresh and cooked to perfection - try the scallops! The rest of my family thoroughly enjoyed the meal and the service provided, with a friendly atmosphere and attentive staff I will definitely be returning!

3. ZakH, Edinburgh – 6 August 2010, 11:41am5 starsLocanda de GustiReport

I visited Locanda on a wednesday evening and the atmosphere was tremendous, busy restaurant with a real sense of enjoyment about the place. I had the mixed grilled seafood and finished with a home-made tiramisu. Its a bonus when a restaurant makes their own desserts. Locanda De Gusti is one of the best restaurants i visited this year.

2. SarahM, Edinburgh – 1 August 2010, 7:28pm5 starsLocanda de GustiReport

as my comment states, this restaurant is head and shoulders above all the competition. im a regular in italian restaurants and i have been pleasantly surprised at the standard of food and service in this establishment.

1. SarahM, Edinburgh – 1 August 2010, 7:26pm5 starsLocanda de GustiReport

first class food and service, this is by far the best italian in edinburgh.
i really enjoyed the scallops and the linguine al'astice. highly reccomend.

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