La Lanterna Ristorante
Right in the centre of Edinburgh's pub–land, La Lanterna Ristorante is the ideal place to refuel after a Friday after–work booze–up. You'll be surrounded by other drunks at the weekend, but during the week it has a cosy, family–run atmosphere. The interior's a bit tatty, but the waiters are friendly – it helps if you're blonde and female – and it's one of the best places in the city for proper Italian home cooking. Desserts are a bit disappointing –the usual stodgy tiramisu and frozen chocolate gateaux –but the delicious starters and main courses can almost make you believe you're in sun–soaked southern Italy. Great prices too.
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La Lanterna Ristorante
83 Hanover Street,
Edinburgh
EH2 1EE
Mon–Sat 12pm–2pm & 5.30pm–10pm
0131 226 3090
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