Martone - Edinburgh

So we came by here after a nice early morning climb up Calton Hill and we were in need of some breakfast. We were seated immediately but I was not impressed by... read more So we came by here after a nice early morning climb up Calton Hill and we were in need of some breakfast. We were seated immediately but I was not impressed by the table we had as it was dirty, appeared not to have been cleaned properly as there were still crumbs on it. We were given menus but it was a good 20minutes before the waitress came up to serve us and I was pretty frustrated and ready to leave and find something else at that point. Waitress noticed the dirty table and cleaned it as she brought out breakfast stuff out. The breakfast itself, was fine I suppose but service left a lot to be desired.

I came across this restaurant after a leisurely shopping trip at St James Center and was pleasantly surprised. The service was excellent and the restaurant had... read more I came across this restaurant after a leisurely shopping trip at St James Center and was pleasantly surprised. The service was excellent and the restaurant had a warm and inviting atmosphere. I decided to try something out of my comfort zone and ordered the Haggis Ravioli, which turned out to be absolutely delicious. The traditional whiskey cream sauce complemented the dish perfectly. The pizza pasta was also amazing, but the real highlight was the dessert. The Torta di Mele, Panna Cota, and Tiramisu were all incredibly delicious and have set the bar high for future desserts. I will continue to search until I find something that can compare to the amazing taste and textures I experienced at Martone!

I can only comment on the dessert, but it was amazing. I ordered the After Eight, which included vanilla and mint chocolate chip ice creams with crème de menthe... read more I can only comment on the dessert, but it was amazing. I ordered the After Eight, which included vanilla and mint chocolate chip ice creams with crème de menthe, mint crunch, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream on top. The dessert was delicious. The restaurant was busy when we arrived around 10 pm, probably because of desserts like this one.

This café/restaurant/dessert spot is fantastic. I enjoyed a scoop of Dutch chocolate and Madagascar vanilla ice cream - it was delicious and I didn't leave a si... read more This café/restaurant/dessert spot is fantastic. I enjoyed a scoop of Dutch chocolate and Madagascar vanilla ice cream - it was delicious and I didn't leave a single bite behind. My partner had a brownie dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, which was also amazing. The seating is ample and it's a great spot for a sweet treat in the afternoon.

Mmm mmm mmm! Delicious! Lasagna done right! Layers and the perfect amount of meat and cheese. read more Mmm mmm mmm! Delicious! Lasagna done right! Layers and the perfect amount of meat and cheese.