Best Authentic Restaurants in Kinghorn

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Edinburgh

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EdinburghHaymarketLeithLeith WalkNew TownNewington

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1. Mamma Roma Ristorante

4.7

Exceptional(2649)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Leith Walk

Booked 46 times today

Mamma Roma is an authentic Italian restaurant located at 4/7 Antigua Street Edinburgh. Situated very close to the Edinburgh Playhouse, this restaurant is not only great for Pre-Theatre diners but also has a delicious and extensive choice of menus to satisfy all customers. The restaurant can also be found within a 10 minute walk of Princes Street Gardens and a convenient 5 minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station. Mamma Roma’s restaurant is spread over multiple floors. The main dining area is decorated in Tuscan farmhouse style with paintings and medallions embellishing the walls. Special attention is given to the elaborate list of pasta and pizza delicacies and a bowl of gelato or a plate of tiramisu helps to round off a meal on a savory note.

2. Piccolino

4.5

Awesome(291)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Old Town

Booked 2 times today

As the team at Edinburgh’s Piccolino will tell you themselves, no love is more sincere than love of food. Italian food, in this case, as Piccolino is one of the most delightful Italian restaurants in this part of the Old Town, right on High Riggs Street and a stone’s throw from all kinds of Edinburgh attractions. The authentic menu offers quality rather than quantity meaning you can be assured that whatever you order has been prepared with love by chefs who care about what they’re doing. Piccolino will warm your heart and certainly fill your stomach so reserve a table now – you’ll not regret it.

3. 3 Blind Mice

4.8

Exceptional(338)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Pizzeria • Old Town

Booked 12 times today

3 Blind Mice is authentic because of its high-quality pizzas made with love and care, as one reviewer put it. The Italian pizzaiolo adds a touch of authenticity. The restaurant's exceptional food, service, and ambience are consistently praised in reviews. Customers appreciate the thought and care that goes into preparing the pizzas and the fantastic atmosphere.

4. Lasal

4.8

Exceptional(558)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Spanish • New Town

Booked 7 times today

LaSal is an authentic Spanish restaurant serving all of your favourite dishes that our country has to offer.We are located right in the center of the city (22 Union Place, EH1 3NQ), just a few minutes walk from Edinburgh Waverly station and Princes Street, directly opposite the famous Edinburgh Playhouse. The perfect location to enjoy a meal before or after the theatre.We welcome you to enjoy our authentic tapas, paella and wine bar. Experience a new cuisine or perhaps savour the dishes you love, expertly prepared to order by our experienced team.

5. Café St Honoré

4.6

Exceptional(1811)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• French • New Town

Booked 14 times today

Café St Honoré is a beloved French bistro in Edinburgh. It's been praised for its authenticity, with one reviewer stating, 'This is a classy restaurant relying only on great ambiance and outstanding food.' Another reviewer noted, 'We wanted a French experience and that what we got. The restaurant could have been lifted from a Parisian street and brought to Edinburgh.' The restaurant's commitment to using local, organic produce in their daily-changing menu adds to its authenticity. The ambience, with its mirrored walls and black-and-white tiled floors, creates a charming, cosy Parisian retreat in the heart of Edinburgh.

6. The Basement

4.7

Exceptional(1340)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mexican • New Town

Booked 17 times today

The Basement is a vibrant, dog-friendly spot that offers a fabulous selection of Mexican-style food, as highlighted in their description and several reviews. Reviewers frequently praise the delicious, authentic food and attentive staff. The atmosphere is also frequently mentioned as being great, with lively music and decor.

7. Paz Taqueria

4.8

Exceptional(42)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • New Town

Booked 19 times today

Paz Taqueria is a vibrant Mexican restaurant in the heart of Edinburgh, celebrated for its authentic street food, hand-pressed tacos, and expertly crafted cocktails. With a focus on bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, Paz Taqueria brings a slice of Mexico to the city.

8. Pizza Posto

4.6

Exceptional(1274)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Edinburgh

Booked 24 times today

Authentic Neapolitan style pizzeria in the heart of Edinburgh City Centre. Sit in or takeaway, 7 days a week.Our vision is, to deliver our guests great value, authentic Neapolitan pizza in a warm and friendly, family environment

9. Yamato Edinburgh

4.8

Exceptional(291)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Edinburgh

Booked 29 times today

"Yamato", one of Japan's most ancient name and source of national harmony!At Yamato, expect top quality traditional Japanese cuisine and service for you to experience with an extensive variety of dishes served in an intimate and refined environment. Proudly serving top quality Wagyu beef.

10. Little Capo

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4.6

Exceptional(24)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Edinburgh

Booked 48 times today

Welcome to Little Capo, we look forward to serving you.

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OpenTable Diner
Glasgow/Lanarkshire •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Went for pre theatre meal and we were delighted with the excellent freshly prepared food and equally excellent service. Staff were very professional but friendly and approachable. Will definitely return.
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LasalPrice: Moderate• Spanish• New Town
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4.8
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Karen
East Lothian •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Absolutely delicious pizza and excellent cocktails - best pizza I’ve had in Edinburgh and will certainly be back!
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3 Blind MicePrice: Expensive• Pizzeria• Old Town
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4.8
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Leigh
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great food, great atmosphere, service very fine. A really good experience again
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Café St HonoréPrice: Very Expensive• French• New Town
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4.6
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Mick
Cheshire •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 Mar 2025
Great meal, quick service, good value, will be back
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Mamma Roma RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• Leith Walk
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4.7
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Tim
Edinburgh/Midlothian •4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 Mar 2025
Food was fresh, generous portions and staff friendly. great for a mid-week treat.
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PiccolinoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Old Town
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4.5

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