{"id":2324,"date":"2026-06-25T15:34:13","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T14:34:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edinburgh-trend.com\/mamma-roma-edinburgh"},"modified":"2026-08-27T23:42:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T22:42:31","slug":"mamma-roma-edinburgh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edinburgh-trend.com\/en\/mamma-roma-edinburgh","title":{"rendered":"Mamma Roma \u26059.3"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"padrino-inject-root\">\n<div class=\"padrino-inject-inner\">\n<div data-padrino-shell=\"1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><a href=\"\/en\/top-restaurants\">\u2190 Best restaurants in Edinburgh 2026: TOP 10 by reviews<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><strong>Restaurant<\/strong> \u00b7 <span>in Edinburgh<\/span> \u00b7 \u2b50 9.3\/10 \u00b7 2914 reviews<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> <span>4-7 Antigua St, Edinburgh EH1 3NH<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div 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>Authentic family-run Italian near the Playhouse<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edinburgh-trend.com\/en\/mamma-roma-edinburgh\/#What_to_order\" >What to order<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edinburgh-trend.com\/en\/mamma-roma-edinburgh\/#Who_its_for\" >Who it&#8217;s for<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edinburgh-trend.com\/en\/mamma-roma-edinburgh\/#The_Space\" >The Space<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edinburgh-trend.com\/en\/mamma-roma-edinburgh\/#Questions_and_answers\" >Questions and answers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edinburgh-trend.com\/en\/mamma-roma-edinburgh\/#Opening_hours\" >Opening hours<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edinburgh-trend.com\/en\/mamma-roma-edinburgh\/#Photos\" >Photos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edinburgh-trend.com\/en\/mamma-roma-edinburgh\/#Visitor_reviews\" >Visitor reviews<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edinburgh-trend.com\/en\/mamma-roma-edinburgh\/#Similar_places\" >Similar places<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Authentic_family-run_Italian_near_the_Playhouse\"><\/span>Authentic family-run Italian near the Playhouse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mamma Roma is a much-loved family-run Italian restaurant on Antigua Street, founded back in 1995 and serving genuine Italian hospitality for over two decades. Just opposite the Edinburgh Playhouse \u2014 and a short walk from Princes Street Gardens and Waverley station \u2014 it&#8217;s a favourite for pre-theatre dinners and date nights. Spread over multiple floors, the main dining room is decorated in Tuscan farmhouse style, while the upstairs is theatre-themed, with paintings inspired by Italy&#8217;s most famous actors, opera singers and classic films.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_order\"><\/span>What to order<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Special attention goes to the elaborate list of pasta and pizza. Pizza lovers can choose from classics like the Margherita, the house Pizza Mamma Roma, pepperoni and calzone, while pasta favourites include carbonara and Bolognese, with seafood dishes also earning praise. Round things off with a bowl of gelato or a plate of tiramisu.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_its_for\"><\/span>Who it&#8217;s for<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With its warm, slightly buzzy atmosphere and attentive service, Mamma Roma is a great choice for a date night, a pre-theatre dinner or a relaxed meal with friends. Generous portions and authentic flavours make it a reliable favourite \u2014 it even featured in OpenTable&#8217;s Top 100 UK 2024.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Space\"><\/span>The Space<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mamma Roma sprawls over several floors, each dressed in its own mood. The main room takes a Tuscan-farmhouse turn with framed paintings and medallions, while another leans cooler and more contemporary, with marble-topped tables and Venice-inspired touches.<\/p>\n<p>Climb the stairs and the theme turns theatrical, its walls hung with paintings that tip a hat to Italy&#8217;s great actors, opera singers and classic films \u2014 fitting, given the Playhouse just across the road.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Questions_and_answers\"><\/span>Questions and answers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>What kind of food does Mamma Roma serve?<\/strong> Authentic Italian \u2014 pasta, pizza, seafood and classic desserts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What should I order?<\/strong> The house Pizza Mamma Roma, a fresh pasta like carbonara, and tiramisu to finish.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is it good for pre-theatre?<\/strong> Yes \u2014 it&#8217;s right opposite the Edinburgh Playhouse, ideal before a show.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How long has it been open?<\/strong> Since 1995 \u2014 a family-run restaurant for over two decades.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are there gluten-free options?<\/strong> Yes \u2014 the kitchen caters happily for gluten-free diners, including on the pasta and pizza side of the menu.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Opening_hours\"><\/span>Opening hours<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Day<\/th>\n<th>Hours<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Monday<\/td>\n<td>12:00\u201321:30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Tuesday<\/td>\n<td>12:00\u201321:30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Wednesday<\/td>\n<td>12:00\u201321:30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Thursday<\/td>\n<td>12:00\u201321:30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Friday<\/td>\n<td>12:00\u201322:30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Saturday<\/td>\n<td>12:00\u201322:30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sunday<\/td>\n<td>12:00\u201321:30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"entity-gallery\" class=\"padrino-entity-gallery\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Photos\"><\/span>Photos<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.edinburgh-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/06\/mamma-roma-edinburgh-1.jpg\" alt=\"Mamma Roma\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.edinburgh-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/06\/mamma-roma-edinburgh-2.jpg\" alt=\"Mamma Roma\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.edinburgh-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/06\/mamma-roma-edinburgh-3.jpg\" alt=\"Mamma Roma\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.edinburgh-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/06\/mamma-roma-edinburgh-4.jpg\" alt=\"Mamma Roma\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.edinburgh-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/06\/mamma-roma-edinburgh-6.jpg\" alt=\"Mamma Roma\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.edinburgh-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/06\/mamma-roma-edinburgh-7.jpg\" alt=\"Mamma Roma\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<details>\n<summary>Show 2 more photos<\/summary>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.edinburgh-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/06\/mamma-roma-edinburgh-8.jpg\" alt=\"Mamma Roma\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.edinburgh-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2026\/06\/mamma-roma-edinburgh-9.jpg\" alt=\"Mamma Roma\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<div id=\"comments\" class=\"comments-area wp-block-group\">\n<h2 class=\"comments-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visitor_reviews\"><\/span>Visitor reviews<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol class=\"comment-list\">\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-0\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-0\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>F Sheerin<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n30 April 2026<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 10.0\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>Real Italian pasta, served in a matter of minutes. It&#039;s fairly busy here, so it&#039;s best to book a table in advance. The perfect treat for your taste buds! Even the strawberry soft drinks were very tasty. We paid about \u00a350\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-1\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-1\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>\u042f\u043d\u0430 \u0412\u0430\u043b\u0451\u043d\u043a\u043e\u0432\u0430<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n18 April 2026<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 10.0\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>An absolutely wonderful experience at this Italian restaurant! The food was just exquisite, every dish was full of flavour, wonderfully presented and prepared with such care. You can truly feel the authenticity in every\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-2\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-2\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>Jeffiie18<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n22 March 2026<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 10.0\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>A wonderful Italian restaurant! There wasn&#039;t a free table right away, so we were able to take a seat at the bar next to it. A table freed up fairly quickly. We tried tasty focaccia pizza and calzone here! The desserts we\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-3\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-3\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>Alisa<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n16 December 2025<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 10.0\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>Recently I visited Mamma Roma, and everything was incredible from start to finish. The food was just wonderful, and the staff made it all really special. We started with bruschetta, polpette piccanti and melanzane al for\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"comment-padrino-4\" class=\"comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1\">\n<article id=\"div-comment-padrino-4\" class=\"comment-body\">\n<footer class=\"comment-meta\">\n<div class=\"comment-author vcard\">\n<b class=\"fn\"><span>Andrii<\/span><\/b>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-metadata\">\n12 December 2023<br \/>\n \u00b7 <span>\u2605 10.0\/10<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"comment-content\">\n<p>One of my favourite restaurants. The dishes cost \u00a315-20. Really tasty Italian cuisine. The seafood pasta is just incredible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><small>Reviews last updated: 2026-06-30 21:24:43<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<nav class=\"padrino-entity-related wp-block-group\" aria-label=\"Similar places\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Similar_places\"><\/span>Similar places<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/dishoom-edinburgh-edinburgh\"><span>Dishoom Edinburgh<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/makars-mash-bar-edinburgh\"><span>Makars Mash Bar<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/the-dome-edinburgh\"><span>The Dome<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/society-bar-kitchen-edinburgh\"><span>Society Bar &amp; Kitchen<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/fogo-de-chao-edinburgh-original-from-brazil-edinburgh\"><span>Fogo de Ch\u00e3o Edinburgh &#8211; Original from Brazil<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/the-devils-advocate-edinburgh\"><span>The Devil&#039;s Advocate<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/tattu-edinburgh-edinburgh\"><span>Tattu Edinburgh<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/the-pipers-rest-edinburgh\"><span>The Piper&#039;s Rest<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/en\/edinburgh-street-food-edinburgh\"><span>Edinburgh Street Food<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\n<p><small>Data is refreshed monthly. 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