Reviews

Overall Total Score
4.1 out of 5
Impressive | 4171 reviews

What قارس المبيضين doesn't like about The Jolly:
The pizza was a flat frozen kinda affair with some sort of sauce, precious little cheese and burnt at the end. The pasta was basically watered down tomato paste with very little flavor. I’m half Italian and I’m quite sure my grandmother is rolling in her grave at the thought of an Italian restaurant serving what basically amounted to a lean cuisine meal and calling it good. If I could give a negative star review I wo... View all feedback. What Natalie Moore likes about The Jolly:
Stumbled upon this little gem of a restaurant. Vast menu range serving delicious food with generous portions at a very reasonable price all served by friendly family staff. Great atmosphere, was just like being in Italy View all feedback.

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4.0 ★ from 23 reviews
Genevieve
16.11.2017 - 07:10

Small Italian restaurant/cafe in the heart of EdinburghThe pizza and pasta were really good and the staff was very friendly.

Reinhilde
16.11.2017 - 07:10

Do not let the outside fool youInside is a cosy, family friendly, vibrant Italian with outstanding service and amazing portions with great prices.

Margret
16.11.2017 - 07:10

The decor of The Jolly is very dingy, dated and not very appealing and very cramped.

Darius
27.02.2023 - 16:03

The staff was really friendly. Having half pizza and pasta is something I always wanted to try and it didn't disappoint! The pizza was cooked beautifully and ta...

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Lars-Gunnar
27.02.2023 - 16:03

Simply the best and most authentic pizza in Edinburgh. Together with some of the best service and feel a great welcoming family. Can go wrong with the jolly I w...

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The restaurant received mixed reviews, with some customers expressing disappointment with the quality of the food and service. One customer mentioned that the pizza and pasta were subpar, lacking flavor and proper cooking. Another customer criticized the poor customer service, highlighting slow and inattentive waitstaff. However, other customers praised the cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious food. Positive comments included authentic pizza, tasty pasta, and a welcoming family-owned vibe. Overall, the restaurant offers a warm and inviting ambiance, but some improvements may be needed in terms of food quality and customer service.

Tripadvisor
4.0 ★ from 546 reviews
Brucestewart
06.04.2024 - 07:36

My wife and daughters had dined at the Jolly restaurant many times before, but this was my first time accompanying them. The restaurant offers great value with...

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GalaSSC
06.04.2024 - 07:36

Mr Jolly runs a popular budget Italian restaurant with a unique charm. The staff is friendly, the food and wine are excellent, but it would be nice if the chef...

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sara
06.04.2024 - 07:36

We had a fantastic evening at this restaurant. The food was delicious, the staff were friendly and fun, and the atmosphere was great. We even finished a large c...

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475lesleyk
06.04.2024 - 07:36

Friendly wee restaurant and obviously popular but that made it a bit noisy. However the food was good and convenient as just on edge of main town and buses etc.

jonathan
06.04.2024 - 07:36

Excellent food....huge portions and incredibly good value. Pasta dishes great and pizza superb. Wine great value too. Staff were so welcoming, friendly and help...

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Yelp
3.4 ★ from 26 reviews
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3.8 ★ from 1090 reviews
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4.0 ★ from 650 reviews
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4.6 ★ from 1616 reviews

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