At Locanda De Gusti, we believe that seafood and fish dishes can be more than just a meal.
They can be an experience that tempts your taste buds and leaves you with unforgettable memories. Our platters are unique to Edinburgh!
Give us a chance to show you what we can do, and we promise to inspire your palate and soul.
Please note that the menu below is only a sample—our menu and prices refresh daily—so this is just to give you a flavour of some of our dishes.
We pride ourselves on our regularly changing menus, always featuring fresh fish and seafood, as well as fresh meat which Rosario chooses every day from the market.
FAI TU MENU -TASTING AND SHARING MENU
At Fai Tu, we offer a tasting and sharing menu similar to a buffet or family dinner. Our menu includes a vast selection of hot and cold starters such as sauteed mussels, clams, prawns, calamari, grilled scallops, crab meat salads, anchovy fillets, charcuteries, Italian cheeses like mozzarella, provola, burrata, and vegetable bakes, among others. We also have a variety of pasta dishes, including fish/seafood options like lobster, crab, pasta with mussels, sea urchin, fresh tuna, meat options like lamb or beef ragu, pasta with guanciale, pork-based ragu`, and vegetarian options like ravioli, butternut squash, cauliflower, broccoli, zucchini, tomato, mushroom.
Our main course options include fish such as sea bass, tuna, swordfish, sea trout, stuffed squid, crustaceans, and lobsters, meat options like braised shin of beef, lamb shoulder, rabbit saddle, pork belly, rib eye on the bone, veal steak (depending on the market), and vegetarian dishes like parmigiana di melenzane, vegetable timbale, bean stews, etc. We can cater to everyone's preferences, but we need to know allergy requirements beforehand.
Our menu prices range from £55/person, which excludes scallops or langoustines, lobsters, or steaks, but still has enough seafood and meat options. The prices increase to £65/person, where we serve more crustaceans with the starters and pasta dishes. For £80/per person, you can expect to get lobster, crab, or steak, as mentioned. Ultimately, the choice is yours, and we can accommodate your preferences accordingly.
We also serve a deliciously authentic tasting menu from £55.00 per person. Parties of 8 or more could be offered this option due to our small kitchen.
PRIVATE DINING
For private dining, a minimum of 22 guests and a maximum of 32 guests with prices starting from £80.00pp (FAI TU). Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate group bookings on a Friday or Saturday.
A LA CARTE MENU AVAILABLE MONDAY - FRIDAY 5.30 PM - 10 PM and SATURDAY 12.30 PM - 10 PM
SET LUNCH MENU AVAILABLE THURSDAY - FRIDAY 12.30 PM - 3.30 PM
SAMPLE LUNCH MENU
3-course lunch 27.95
2-courses and coffee 27.95
STARTERS
Puparuolo
Baked Large, sweet Sicilian red Pepper stuffed with Sicilian aubergines, fresh basil pesto, bread and Parmigiano
Alici
Burrata cheese from Puglia (mozzarella with creamy centre), marinated anchovy fillets, marinated aubergine, olive oil, garlic, oregano and a kiss of chilli
SalsicciAmo
Charcoal grilled Italian Pork sausage baked Neapolitan traditional frittata filled with braised white onions and Parmigiano.
Ravioli
Large parcels of fresh egg pasta with a filling of the day (please ask), tossed with butter, fresh sage and nutmeg sprinkle
MAIN
Pasta
Fresh pasta tossed with vegetable ragu (aubergine, sweet Sicilian peppers, San Marzano tomato Passata and provola smoked cheese
Pesce del Giorno
Monkfish tail bites in the rich Guazzetto (hot pot) of Italian cannellini beans, Vesuvian Piennolo tomatoes, garlic and fresh herbs
Carne del giorno
Slow-cooked rare breed Scottish pork cheeks with Mixed mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, basil and garlic Served with a side of vegetables and potatoes
Torta Salata
Neapolitan baked “sandwich” layered with zucchini, cured ham from Parma, Provola (smoked cheese), egg and Parmigiano. Baked till cheese gooey
DESSERT
Hazelnut ice cream
Coffee and baileys cremoso
Vanilla ice cream
Caribbean Lime sorbet
Pistachio Panna cotta
SAMPLE
A LA CARTE MENU
Costolette – Slow-cooked Scottish pork ribs, marinated in Cuba libre cocktail, finished with lime and served with grilled parmiggiano-infused polenta disc 10.5
Gatto – Savoury potato mash gateau, filled with mortadella (cured ham from Bologna), black pepper and parmiggiano, served with Buffalo mozzarella from Campania DOP and pistachio crumble. 11
Caprese di Mare – Scottish sushi grade salmon carpaccio, Stracciatella (creamy burrata inside), Yellow vesuvian tomatoes, fresh basil and garlic. 14.5
Timbalo – Southern typical Spaghetti timbale infused with cacio e pepe (pecorino and black pepper), served on the bed of crème of pecorino Romano. 10
Merluzzo –Scottish cod bites, shallow fried and finished with sea salt sprinkle and tangy aubergine and kalamata olive dip 12
Frittata –Free range egg frittata filled with petit pois, and aged pecorino Romano, baked till golden 11
Paccheri –Paccheri tubes of fresh pasta from Gragnano, tossed with velvet scottish crab bisque and finished with fresh Handpicked white Scottish crab meat 28
All`Astice – Whole Scottish Lobster served with a linguine pasta tossed with lobster stock, vesuvian Piennolo tomatoes, olive oil, garlic and kiss of chilli 40
A` Pescatora – House special! Calamarata rings of fresh pasta tossed with mixed seafood (Scottish mussels, baby clams, langoustine and large prawn and fresh calamari) tossed in a house crustacean stock, garlic and a kiss of chilli. 30
Ragu – Orecchiette pasta tossed in a rich San Marzano tomato passata and lamb shoulder ragu. 24
Genovese – Strozzapreti fresh pasta curls tossed with braised white onions, Beef shin, basil and parmiggiano. 24
Cavatelli – Cavatelli curls of fresh pasta tossed crushed cauliflower, butter, provola smoked cheese and kiss of chilli. 20
Ravioli – Ravioli parcels of fresh pasta filled with porcini mushrooms, tossed with butter, fresh sage and nutmeg sprinkle. 15 (starter) / 23 (main)
Mare nel Piatto – House special! Literally “sea on the plate,” this is a freshly sautéed hot seafood feast (fresh mussels, baby clams, king prawns, langoustine, squid and scallops) in a delicious crustacean bisque with white wine, garlic, olive oil, and a bit of chilli. Served with crostini (grilled bread) to dip in the bisque. 39.5 (for one)/78.5 (for two)
Grigliata di Pesce – House special! Charcoal grilled assorted Scottish fish and crustacean medley (selection of filleted fish (sea bass, sashimi grade Tuna steak and swordfish, trout), langoustine, hand-dived scallop and king prawn) finished with lemon-infused extra virgin olive oil and garnish of mixed salad. 39.5 (for one)/ 78.5 (for two)
Agnello – Charcoal grilled Organic Scottish lamb chops, marinated with lemon, white wine and fresh herbs. Finished with mixed mushroom infused creme, served with roasted vegetables and potatoes 29
Coniglio – Slow-cooked rabbit in a rich cacciatora sugo, Vesuvian tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, white wine and kiss of chilli, served with vegetables and potatoes. 28
A`Scarpone – Aubergine “shoes” filled with Vesuvian tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, smoked Mozzarella cheese and aubergine pulp, baked till golden. 19
Verdure – Roast vegetable of the day and potatoes. 7
Insalata – Mixed salad. 7
PANNA COTTA
7.95
Vanilla panna cotta topped with Pistachio cream
DELIZIA AL LIMONE
7.95
Lemon sponge cake topped with limoncello-infused mascarpone cream and finished with fresh berry
CREMOSOO
7.95
Coffee and Kahlua liquore pudding finished with amaretto biscuit
FORMAGGI
14.95
Selection of Italian cheeses (taleggio, fontina, pecorino, provolone piccante) served with biscuits or fresh bread
AFFOGATO
7.95
Vanilla ice cream served with a shot of Neapolitan Kimbo coffee
Add Baileys, Frangelico or other liquor
10.95
PAN DI STELLE
7.95
Pan di Stelle Italian biscuit crema (Infused with Chocolate and hazelnut) layered with Dark chocolate sponge
4 Ristoranti with Alessandro Borghese 2022
Best Italian restaurant in Edinburgh
AA
2 Rosettes from 2011 to 2022
Scottish Restaurant Awards 2009
Best Italian Restaurant
Ospitalita’ Italiana
Ristoranti nel Mondo 2013-14
Eccellenze Italiane
Certificato 2014-15
Eccellenze Italiane
Certificato 2018-19