La Locanda Edinburgh

A truly fabulous dining experience from start to finish. La Locanda on Cockburn Street continues to impress with its warm, inviting atmosphere, exceptional food, and attentive, friendly service. Each dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavour. It’s a very small, intimate restaurant, which adds to its charm—but it does mean you need to book in advance to avoid disappointment. For drinks, I enjoyed a lovely glass of red wine with my meal. My husband started with a Limoncello cocktail—zesty and vibrant—followed later by a fine whisky to round off the evening. Our starters were both from the specials menu: I had the Trio di Crostini—a delicious variety of flavours and textures—while my husband chose the Arancini, perfectly crisp on the outside and creamy within. For mains, I had the Ravioli, rich and delicately balanced, and he went for the Lasagne, a hearty, flavourful classic. We finished with desserts: Tiramisu for me and Panna Cotta for him. Both were absolutely delicious—we were already halfway through before we remembered to take any photos! Having dined here before, we returned with high expectations—and once again, La Locanda did not disappoint. A real gem in the heart of Edinburgh, and one we’ll happily return to time and again.

A wonderful little spot for an evening dinner. Indoor-reservation only, outdoor-no reservations needed. The food was incredible, I'll be dreaming about their pasta and tiramisu for years to come. Servers were very kind and prompt. Highly recommend. Photo is of the view across the street.

I had an absolutely perfect meal at La Locanda. I was looking for an escape from Scottish food so I’m so glad I found this adorable family owned restaurant. From the Arancini with spicy sausage to the Ravioli in a mouthwatering sauce to the Scotch snowball desert, everything was absolutely delicious and the staff was friendly and attentive (offered bread to sop up the sauce without me asking). Finished with a limoncello and a disorono. I highly highly recommend!

Great food here and staff are very friendly! The price is a little bit high (12.5% service fee) but it is acceptable considering the location, food quality and the service. Tiramisu is highly recommended!

Incredible food, wonderful staff, and great tasting drinks. Cannot praise the staff enough for their wonderful hospitality. Always an amazing evening.