Piccolino Edinburgh

You'll find Piccolino tucked away on High Riggs, that stretch between the city centre and Haymarket that's quietly become somewhere worth the walk. It's the kind of place where they're not interested in molecular gastronomy or Instagram plating—just good Italian food done right, with staff who actually know what they're talking about. The room has a relaxed warmth to it, comfortable enough for a weeknight pasta and a glass of Prosecco, but the cooking's serious enough that you'll want to dress it up a bit on a Friday. Nearly a thousand reviews at 4.4 stars tells you people keep coming back, which says everything about consistency.