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Zucca Edinburgh, Edinburgh,

Zucca Edinburgh

4.2
4.2
1125 Reviews
£25 and under
Italian
15-17 Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AX

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Innovative
Zucca, an “artisan” Italian restaurant, located in the west end of Edinburgh’s theatre district, is a firm favourite with the pre-theatre crowds, tourists and locals alike, looking for great food without too much fuss and formality.

Ideally situated in between the Royal Lyceum, the Usher hall and the Travers theatre, it aims to offer elegant but simple food, using fine Italian and Scottish produce, reflecting both seasonality and the chefs’ creativity, maintaining a Mediterranean theme throughout.

The food is complimented by an unpretentious selection of good wines, moderately priced; highlighting the best style each Italian region has to offer.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Richard Glennie
  • Catering
    Zucca can cater for all your outside (or in-house depending on the size of your party) catering needs, from small platters of hot and cold food to private dinner parties, corporate entertainment and larger events such as weddings and birthday celebrations. The food can be tailored to your specific needs and personal taste. Service can be provided from highly trained and professional service staff.
  • Private party facilities
    Zucca, being part of the Lyceum theatre building, provides private dining facilities in the Henry Irving and Ellen Terry Rooms (Please note: a fee of £150 applies)
  • Neighborhood
    Old Town
  • Parking details
    There is street parking and a NCP car park located on Castle Terrace just at the back of the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    There is a Bus stop and a Taxi rank 20 metres away from the restaurant, located on Lothian road.Haymarket & Waverly stations 15,20 mins walk/8,10 mins cab ride.
  • Entertainment
    COCKTAIL MASTER CLASSESExperience making your own cocktails or stand back and watch the experts show you how it"s done. Ideal if you are planning a special evening with friends, or work colleagues.Price £ 40.00 ppWINE SAMPLINGEnjoy five premiere Italian wines with friends; learn about the heritage of each estate, the character of the grape and the correct tasting technique.Five premiere Italian wines with a selection of Italian tapas £30pp
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,125 people are saying

Zucca Edinburgh reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2
4.2 based on all time ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

1,125 Reviews
  1. Fraser

    Edinburgh8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 7, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant venu for pre Usher Hall or Lyceum performance.

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  2. MichaelD

    London10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 3, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We eat at Zucca because we come to the theatre (from Glasgow) and we need somewhere reliable and convenient to eat. The carpaccio is great but the tables for two are a bit are small. However, we will come back.

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  3. ChristineS

    Lancashire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on December 31, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Not as busy as expected on New Year's Eve but we did eat early! Lots of choice for coeliac diners and very accommodating over vegan options - even happy to provide something not on the actual menu.

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  4. whfamily

    Glasgow1 review

    4.0

    Dined on December 31, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We enjoyed the meal, especially the sharing plater. Staff were efficient and friendly. Being there on Hogmannay they were quite busy and the place had a buzz about it.

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  5. HJCC

    London221 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 31, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We always enjoy a visit to Zucca, tho it's best to avoid theatre matinee days, when it can get very hectic. The food is good, service pleasant and helpful and it is particular good value with the Groupon voucher. The Affogato is the best.

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  6. CatherineR

    Glasgow3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 30, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice place close to the Lyceum and the usher hall. Food was tasty but small portions. Price was ok for Edinburgh. Very convenient for theatres.

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  7. PamelaM

    London4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 27, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely wee restaurant in a great central location with very friendly staff

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  8. HeatherH

    London2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on December 22, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was nice, service was great but considering 2 days before christmas ambience was lacking - no music or atmosphere - shame

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  9. FrancesT

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 21, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely food and perfect pre-theatre lunch. Also fine for a wheelchair user for access

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  10. RebeccaC

    Edinburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 21, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food and great service. Will be back soon.

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Zucca Edinburgh is rated 4.2 stars by 1125 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Zucca Edinburgh

15-17 Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AX

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Old Town
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is street parking and a NCP car park located on Castle Terrace just at the back of the restaurant.
  • Public transit
    There is a Bus stop and a Taxi rank 20 metres away from the restaurant, located on Lothian road.Haymarket & Waverly stations 15,20 mins walk/8,10 mins cab ride.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Richard Glennie
  • Entertainment
    COCKTAIL MASTER CLASSESExperience making your own cocktails or stand back and watch the experts show you how it"s done. Ideal if you are planning a special evening with friends, or work colleagues.Price £ 40.00 ppWINE SAMPLINGEnjoy five premiere Italian wines with friends; learn about the heritage of each estate, the character of the grape and the correct tasting technique.Five premiere Italian wines with a selection of Italian tapas £30pp
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Zucca can cater for all your outside (or in-house depending on the size of your party) catering needs, from small platters of hot and cold food to private dinner parties, corporate entertainment and larger events such as weddings and birthday celebrations. The food can be tailored to your specific needs and personal taste. Service can be provided from highly trained and professional service staff.
  • Private party facilities
    Zucca, being part of the Lyceum theatre building, provides private dining facilities in the Henry Irving and Ellen Terry Rooms (Please note: a fee of £150 applies)
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