La Lanterna Ristorante
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My wife and I had lunch and found the meal was all the earlier reviews said. The restaurant was clean with friendly staff and a freshly cooked meal was presented.
An excellent half bottle of wine accompanied the meal and we could only manage one sweet between the two of us. It was tiramasu as it should be. We will dine again when next we visit Edinburgh.
Fully recommended.
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Hugh Douglas
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Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Thursday, June 02, 2011
It's quite a pleasant place with good food and very friendly, if slightly confused service.
I went on a Saturday evening with friends. My starter (rocket salad with parmesan) was not very impressive, but my friend's mushrooms were excellent. My risotto con pollo was wonderful (not as bland as British food tends to be overall, and everybody was happy with their main dishes.
Service was good, although a bit confused (we were asked if we wanted to order sweets after we'd already finished them), but everybody was very nice and helpful.
The prices (for starters in particular) were a bit steep for the value, but within acceptable limits for Edinburgh city centre. I could imagine going back
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Food 8 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 5
Saturday, May 28, 2011
First visit to La Lanterna Edinburgh, and definitely won't be the last! Each course came quickly without leaving you feeling rushed. The waitresses were very attentive without being in your face. They provided an empty bowl for mussel shells, replacing it as it became full - very good service, other restaurants leave you balancing the shells on any available space left around your plate. The portions were ample and extremely tasty. The cheesecake was absolutely perfect, not too sweet. Before serving it, the owner even asked my friend of she minded that the cream in her coffee liqueur had settled slightly - that's serious attention to detail. She also stopped to have a chat towards the end of our meal, making us feel she was very interested in our dining experience - what a lovely lady. Would highly recommend giving this restaurant a try.
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Carol-Ann Adams
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Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 10
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Wonderful meal - excellent service, friendly staff and great views straight into the kitchen!!! Lovely!
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cherrypie
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Sunday, January 09, 2011
This restaurant is always on our list of "must visits" when we stay in Edinburgh. Our experiences have always been first class over the years and again this time we were not disappointed. Toni really is a marvellous host and you will always feel welcome here; nothing is to much trouble and the food and staff are excellent. We couldn't recommend this restaurant highly enough
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Mark Holliland
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, November 08, 2010
We were delighted to find this Restaurant through the Internet and would like to thank Toni and her staff for the warm welcome, excellent service and especially the wonderful food. Hope to be back on our next visit to Edinburgh.
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Bobby and Helen Caldwell
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Saturday, April 24, 2010
The best place in Edinburgh to enjoy traditional Italian cooking and hospitality. Toni runs a wonderful restaurant with an excellent chef and efficient, helpful and friendly staff. I have been a very satisfied customer for 20 years
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Bill C
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, February 05, 2010
recently visited La Lanterna in Edinburgh, amazing food, friendly atmosphere and nothing too much trouble for the staff. The great food , music and staff made for a lovely evening. Thanks Toni and your staff.
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Dee N Les
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Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Been many times in the last 5 year recommmended to friends always the same love the food love the owners love the atmosphere a visit to Edinburgh is not complete without supper here
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Linda Lancaster
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, April 10, 2009
Went for lunch at this restaurant March 2009. The waiting staff were very nice, polite and welcoming but I'm afraid I thought the food was not of a good standard at all. The sauces which were used in their pasta dishes tasted like something out of a jar and full of preservatives. The garlic bread was dried up and stale-like, certainly not fresh!
The prices are what you would expect for a lunch time menu, but I have been in other places which have better quality food and is far better value for your money.
The whole place really needs re-decorated especially the toilets! I think one toilet (per gender) for the size of that restaurant is not enough, and it could be quite dangerous walking through the passageway past the kitchen area. Overall the place looks quite grubby.
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sandra borthwick
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Food 0 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 0
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
