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Sambuca Italian Restaurant, Edinburgh, SCT

Sambuca Italian Restaurant

4.7 (45)
£25 and under
Italian
101-103 Causewayside, Edinburgh, SCT EH9 1QG

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2 people
9:30 PM

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
  • Vegetarian-friendly
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
  • Neighborhood
    Newington
  • Cross street
    Grange Road, Salisbury Place & Causewayside.
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    1 minute walk from closest bus stop on Causewayside. Bus number: 29, 42, 67.
  • Additional
    Beer, Takeout, Wine

What 45 people are saying

Sambuca Italian Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseEnergetic

45 Reviews
  1. Andrew

    Glasgow/Lanarkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious pasta, great service and value. Wine list also very good.

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  2. Rona

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place had good reviews and it didn’t disappoint. The food was of great quality and the service was friendly and not intrusive. We spent 3 hours in the restaurant and didn’t feel rushed at all. I’d definitely recommend Sambuca!

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  3. hilary

    Edinburgh/Midlothian5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience. Not busy and staff delightful.

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  4. Stephanie

    Edinburgh/Midlothian3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Liegt etwas versteckt in einer ruhigeren Gegend. Das Essen war lecker (2x Pastagerichte) und hier stimmt Preis-Leistung! Die Innenausstattung könnte mal eine Erneuerung gebrauchen.

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  5. Dell VIP

    Edinburgh/Midlothian5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Just lovely staff lovely and food a joy to eat.I really recommend it .

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  6. Jack

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Food tasty, nice waiter. dining room needs refreshing. Manner of owner isn't very friendly, kept looking at his watch as if indicating; time you left, as I want to close up, & it was only just after 10 pm, & he had got over £100 from us. Won't be back at Sambuca as we didn't approve of owner's attitude.

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  7. GEORGINAD

    Edinburgh/Midlothian7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent quality fare served with a smile in bright relaxed atmosphere.

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  8. MORAG

    Edinburgh/Midlothian2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Fabulous food. Will definitely be back.

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  9. MargaretG

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The second time we have been here, and the food is just excellent - we had fillet steak, veal and seafood risotto.

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  10. annev

    Edinburgh/Midlothian11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very nice food , lots of variety on menu. Friendly staff. We went early so it was pretty quiet but imagine it could be loud when busy.

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FAQs

Sambuca Italian Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 0131 667 3307.

Sambuca Italian Restaurant is rated 4.7 stars by 45 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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  3. Edinburgh/Midlothian
  4. Edinburgh
  5. Newington

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Google Map for Sambuca Italian Restaurant

101-103 Causewayside, Edinburgh, SCT EH9 1QG

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Grange Road, Salisbury Place & Causewayside.
  • Neighborhood
    Newington
  • 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
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Public transit
    1 minute walk from closest bus stop on Causewayside. Bus number: 29, 42, 67.
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Takeout, Wine
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