O'Oliviero - Edinburgh
O'Oliviero
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Step into O'Oliviero, a welcoming Italian nook tucked into Edinburgh's Grassmarket, where rustic flavours and convivial service aim to transport you to an urban trattoria. The menu celebrates comforting pizza and classic pastas — think generous calzones and a thoughtfully prepared carbonara — paired with a concise wine list and bright cocktails. The dining room leans cozy and characterful, perfect for a relaxed lunch or an evening out with friends. Book ahead to secure a snug corner and enjoy honest Italian cooking in the heart of the Old Town.
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Mixed reviews: O'Oliviero earns praise for pizza and carbonara and friendly staff, but some guests report slow service, variable seasoning and tight seating.
Lovely meal but Hostess needs to be less rude. Felt a but unwelcome. Our server was good though and the food as well. I can definitely see other people walking out because of her
Great service, great food, great atmosphere thank you!
Menu was generic and actual menus filthy so obvs never changed. Room was full of boxes! So ambience compromised. Food average and not remarkable.
Tourist trap, do not come here. We left the place utterly disappointed with our food. It was tasteless to say the least, and everything was overpriced. The pizza looked and tasted like frozen pizza and the pasta was uncooked and sauce had not even enough salt. Hotel restaurants and pubs have better food than this one. I’d not be coming back. Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £40–50 Food: 1 Service: 2 Atmosphere: 1
Excellent service and quality of food! Made my birthday very special x
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Gamberetti Diavolo£6Still Wines
Pinot Grigio Organic Dry White Wine£22 Sauvignon Blanc, Borgo Tesis£22 Trebbiano Parini Aromatic Dry White Wine£18 Chardonnay Langhe, Villa Lanata£22 Merlot Togale, Lazio£22
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O'Oliviero operates within one of Grassmarket's historic facades, and that compact footprint explains the snug booths and narrow doorway — a trade-off many diners accept for the central Old Town location. Regulars have quietly learned to order quicker-to-serve items (pizzas or certain house pastas) at peak times to avoid waits, and staff are often happy to advise which dishes are quickest if you're on a schedule.
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