
4.8 ·
Discover Locanda de Gusti, the Naples-inspired dining room that Edinburgh diners rate so highly. Twirl fresh pasta, try the seafood, and enjoy a chef who stops by to see how you're getting on.
Full description
Locanda de Gusti serves traditional Neapolitan-inspired cooking in a contemporary dining room with rustic touches. Reviewers describe real fresh pasta, including a lobster dish, and exceptionally tasty seafood, with a chef who is proud of his food and comes out to check how it landed.
The atmosphere is likened to a home-cooked meal at an Italian grandparent's, warm enough that tables end up cheering together, and staff are also welcoming to families, including a visit with a baby. With a 4.8 rating across more than 1,200 reviews and mid-range pricing, it works for couples, locals and relaxed lunches alike.
Locanda de Gusti serves traditional Neapolitan-inspired cooking in a contemporary dining room with rustic touches. Reviewers describe real fresh pasta, including a lobster dish, and exceptionally tasty seafood, with a chef who is proud of his food and comes out to check how it landed.
The atmosphere is likened to a home-cooked meal at an Italian grandparent's, warm enough that tables end up cheering together, and staff are also welcoming to families, including a visit with a baby. With a 4.8 rating across more than 1,200 reviews and mid-range pricing, it works for couples, locals and relaxed lunches alike.
Duration
1h15
Best time
lunchtime, early evening or evening
Intensity
Easy pace
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Reviews
Like being at your Italian grandparents for a home cooked meal from scratch. The service and atmosphere matched the exceptionally tasty seafood. I felt connected to each table as we all cheered twice for stranger’s birthdays. This is the definition of a local spot that you return to over and over.
Spencer Waldner
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