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Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 2723 reviews

What Kimberly Kennedy likes about Papavero:
Our waitress was literally the most friendly and best waitress I have ever had, no exaggeration. The food was lovely too and good value. We had to push back our booked time by 1.5 hours on the day but this wasn't a problem at all. View all feedback. What Julie F doesn't like about Papavero:
I visited this restaurant in Edinburgh and was disappointed with the service. We waited over an hour for our starters, which were not worth the wait. The main courses took around 40 minutes to arrive after we finished the starters. The portion of salmon I ordered was very small and dry. I had to pay extra for vegetables, and ended up having to wait for a new piece of salmon to be cooked in a different way. Despite be... View all feedback.

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4.0 ★ from 18 reviews
Tomé
01.11.2017 - 08:46

I've been twice now and both times the food has been excellentNow on offer is 3 courses for under £10 which is excellent valueFreshly made.

Сүйхэтү
01.11.2017 - 08:46

Taking over where the Room in the Town used to be, Papavero is an Italian-Scottish fusion place, with a very broad menu of options.

ميرفت
02.02.2022 - 20:19

After trying to find a place for dinner for quite some time, we finally found what we thought would be our refuge. We came into the restaurant and were seated,...

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Kätlin
02.02.2022 - 20:19

One of the best restaurants i have been so far. Very friendly staff, amazingly tasty food. Prices are very affordable too. Been there so many times and will kee...

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Margaret
02.02.2022 - 20:19

The restaurant is so great, pizza are delicious and Gregory was welcoming and nice. I recommend this place !

Despite a few positive reviews praising the friendly staff and delicious food at the restaurant, the overall consensus seems to be disappointment and dissatisfaction. Many customers complained about the quality of the food, long wait times, and lackluster ambiance. Issues such as small portions, poorly cooked dishes, and slow service were consistently mentioned in the reviews. While there were a few positive remarks about the service and some menu items, the majority of customers left feeling let down and expressed that they would not recommend the restaurant to others. Despite a few redeeming qualities, it seems that this restaurant may not live up to the expectations set by its five-star reviews.

Tripadvisor
4.6 ★ from 642 reviews
G8545JBfionas
22.11.2023 - 06:32

We had a fantastic evening last night at Papavero. We were a sizeable group. Greg and his team couldn’t have been more accommodating. The food was excellent, th...

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elizabeth
22.11.2023 - 06:32

I visited this restaurant with friends and ordered 2 pizzas. Unfortunately, the pizzas were too crispy and hard to cut. The taste was okay, but it was a struggl...

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timmy
22.11.2023 - 06:32

We went on a Saturday night, very welcoming, very relaxed, and the food was brilliant. Definitely worth a visit!

Julie
22.11.2023 - 06:32

I visited this restaurant in Edinburgh and was disappointed with the service. We waited over an hour for our starters, which were not worth the wait. The main c...

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EdinburghNewTown
22.11.2023 - 06:32

We had caprese salad followed by the house tagliatelle and a pizza- delicious and fresh. Once again our host was kind, friendly, and in good spirits despite 18...

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4.4 ★ from 5 reviews
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4.3 ★ from 27 reviews
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4.5 ★ from 573 reviews
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4.3 ★ from 1152 reviews

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