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Food - Sambuca Italian Restaurant, Edinburgh, SCT

Sambuca Italian Restaurant

4.5 (65)
£25 and under
Italian
101-103 Causewayside, Edinburgh, SCT EH9 1QG

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Sambuca Italian Restaurant

4.5
£25 and under
Italian
Newington

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Sambuca is not the classiest of drinks, to say the least, more associated with a night on the tartan tiles than an elegant Edinburgh eatery, but at Sambuca Restaurant in Newington, they manage to strike a balance between the two. They offer superb Italian cuisine served up in a boisterous, family-run environment down on Causewayside, and when you head on over, you’re guaranteed a friendly welcome. Start with their antipasti – fresh mussels, proscuitto and melon or some cold-cured meats – and then move onto a main. There are plenty of pastas and pizzas, of course, but we’d go straight for their house specials menu which here at Sambuca means seafood: trout with lemon, sole in butter, prawns in tamarind and more. Take a trip to Causewayside in Edinburgh’s Newington for a great Italian meal: just remember to book your table ahead of time.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Newington
  • Cross street
    Grange Road, Salisbury Place & Causewayside.
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Public transport
    1 minute walk from closest bus stop on Causewayside. Bus number: 29, 42, 67.
  • Additional
    Beer, Takeaway, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Sambuca Italian Restaurant.

4.5

4.5
(65)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.7Value

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65 Reviews
  1. John

    North Scotland8 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 18 October 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We booked for a Sunday evening meal only to find the restaurant shut when we arrived! Maybe it was an emergency closure but it would have been good to have been informed.

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  2. Kevin

    Edinburgh/Midlothian3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 2 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Have been here a few times. Food always very good and value for money is excellent! Will return again

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  3. Dell Gold

    Edinburgh/Midlothian16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious as usual and the staff lovely

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  4. Susan

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 26 August 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Best pizza I’ve ever tasted. Freshly cooked, lovely crust with a generous topping.

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  5. Anne

    Edinburgh/Midlothian5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 21 August 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good value local restaurant, enjoyable experience, lots of choice, well cooked food. Would return.

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  6. Dell Gold

    Edinburgh/Midlothian16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely staff and delicious food as usual . Just a nice place to go to .

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  7. PhyllisL

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 13 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very authentic Italian pasta & pizza. Understated venue.

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  8. Mike

    London3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yet another fantastic meal at Sambuca. Very friendly staff and the food is very obviously cooked to order. Highly recommend.

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  9. Susan

    Edinburgh/Midlothian9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 June 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Italian restaurant in Edinburgh ,service ,food , ambience all amazing

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  10. Alaric

    Edinburgh/Midlothian2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 10 April 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food and the service was excellent. The staff are fast and friendly and they have the best Sicilian cheesecake, ever! We've been here many times and will continue to keep coming back.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Newington
  • Cross street
    Grange Road, Salisbury Place & Causewayside.
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Public transport
    1 minute walk from closest bus stop on Causewayside. Bus number: 29, 42, 67.
  • Additional
    Beer, Takeaway, Wine

FAQs

Yes, Sambuca's cosy, atmospheric setting and a well-regarded wine list make it a lovely choice for a date night.

Sambuca’s cosy interior comprises two small dining rooms, creating a bright, relaxed atmosphere inside.

Yes, Sambuca is family-friendly: it’s a family-run spot with a warm, family-and-children-friendly atmosphere that guests say regularly attracts families.

Sambuca fills up on Saturday evenings, guests say that by about 7pm every table was full, while at other times visitors commonly find the place quiet and relaxed.

Sambuca in Newington feels like a cosy, family-run Italian, friendly and relaxed with a bright dining room; it can get a bit noisy when large groups arrive, which guests recall fondly.

Casual dress, comfortable, informal clothing is appropriate; nothing formal is expected at Sambuca.

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Sambuca Italian Restaurant

4.5
£25 and under
Italian
Newington

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 1 time today
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