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PapilioA-
158 Bruntsfield Pl, Edinburgh EH10 4ER
· Italian restaurant, Restaurant
· Bruntsfield
Cozy, long-running neighborhood Italian delivering reliable pizzas, pastas, and warm hospitality at fair prices, but with strict no-sharing rules and occasional brusque service that some diners dislike.
The verdict
Papilio delivers reliable neighborhood Italian dining through solid food quality anchored by praised pizzas and specials, supported by attentive service and good value. The compact, often-crowded space and occasional consistency variations prevent grade A territory, though loyal regulars and a warm trattoria atmosphere make it competitive with Edinburgh's better neighborhood restaurants.
One caveat: House policy against sharing pizzas or ordering only one main per table has upset several diners
What to order
- Pizza (various, incl. house spicy sausage options)
- Gnocchi with gorgonzola or Siciliana
- Risotti (chicken and spinach; funghi; pesto)
What diners say
- The warmly familiar, cozy setting
- Pizzas with balanced spice and crisp heat
- Creamy, comforting gnocchi and risotti
Opening Hours
Monday12:00–14:30, 17:00–22:30
Tuesday12:00–14:30, 17:00–22:30
Wednesday12:00–14:30, 17:00–22:30
Thursday12:00–14:30, 17:00–22:30
Friday12:00–14:30, 17:00–22:30
Saturday12:00–22:30
Sunday12:00–22:30
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