Fabio's - Edinburgh

There were only three servers, but they were friendly and attentive (though you might have to wave to get their attention). I started with the calamari fritti,... read more There were only three servers, but they were friendly and attentive (though you might have to wave to get their attention). I started with the calamari fritti, and it was excellent: lightly battered, crispy, and not greasy at all. For my main dish, I had the pollo milanese, which was also wonderfully prepared. The chicken fillet was juicy, with just the right amount of breadcrumb coating, and the mini roasted potatoes were perfectly crispy. No sauce, no cheese—just simple and delicious! A light dessert of Italian coconut ice cream served in a coconut shell rounded off the meal perfectly. I’m definitely a fan of Fabio—the restaurant!

I 'm in Edinburgh.UK for a little under 2 weeks for work. I 've been here before, and I know that Scottish food is pretty bland, so I came here with pretty low... read more I 'm in Edinburgh.UK for a little under 2 weeks for work. I 've been here before, and I know that Scottish food is pretty bland, so I came here with pretty low expectations. However, for a restaurant in the UK, I would say that this is a pretty decent restaurant. For starters, I had some smoked salmon wrapped in cream cheese and a minestrone soup. The smoked salmon was pretty good, it came in 3 pieces. There was a bit too much cream cheese for each piece, so I only had one and shared the rest with my co workers. The minestrone soup was very good and refreshing, considering the weather is currently in the 50 's 60 's and I came from Houston 80 's 90 's degree weather. For the main entree, I had a shrimp dish, served on rice, in a creamy mustard sauce. It was alright. The sauce felt overwhelming, and it was poured all over, drenching the rice, so it was hard to take any bite without a spoonful of the mustard sauce. Mustard is a strong flavor and it felt like they used a bit too much mustard. The shrimp were small pieces cut up into smaller pieces, which was not what I was expecting either. Just a note, lemonade means sprite to them. Not fresh lemonade. Overall, still a better meal than anything I expected.

Fabios has fantastic food which is freshly cooked and very tasty. The prices are good, probably what you would expect from an italian outside the city centre. T... read more Fabios has fantastic food which is freshly cooked and very tasty. The prices are good, probably what you would expect from an italian outside the city centre. The staff are friendly and always happy to help, they make you feel very welcome. There is a great range of non-italian food for those who want it and although there is not a childrens menu they will make a half portion of pasta or a small 8 pizza for children. Food at the weekends takes a while to arrive at your table, so get a starter to keep you going. All in all a great place to eat, nice friendly atmosphere, lovely home made type food, good prices, highly recommended.

The food was great and the prices were reasonable. I tried the carbonara, which was fantastic, and my husband loved his ravioli. The tables could be spaced out... read more The food was great and the prices were reasonable. I tried the carbonara, which was fantastic, and my husband loved his ravioli. The tables could be spaced out a bit more, but that's my only complaint. If you're looking for excellent Italian cuisine just outside of Edinburgh, this is definitely a good choice.

Looking for a quick dinner. Spent the day walking around Edinburgh. Food and service were decent. They accommodated my wife's dietary restrictions. Food was a b... read more Looking for a quick dinner. Spent the day walking around Edinburgh. Food and service were decent. They accommodated my wife's dietary restrictions. Food was a bit greasy, but hot and tasty.