Locanda de Gusti
12 people recommendvia r/Edinburgh12 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Locanda de Gusti's seafood attracts dish-specific praise, including recommendations for the shellfish platter, mixed fish platter and seafood pasta. Commenters suggest it for birthdays and special occasions. One diner reports that a garlic-avoiding guest was accommodated well, and another advises booking far ahead. A commenter includes it among mid-range favourites.
Address
Locanda de Gusti, 102 Dalry Rd, Edinburgh EH11 2DW, United Kingdom
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Signature dishes
- Shellfish platter, Seafood pasta
- Best for
- Celebrations
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/aberquine in r/Edinburgh · Jul 2026
Recommends this Dalry Road Italian as a restaurant with plenty of seafood options.
- Recommendsu/Historical_Cry_4900 in r/Edinburgh · Jul 2026taste
Suggests this shellfish platter as a special occasion pick.
- Recommendsu/Reverie214 in r/Edinburgh · Jul 2026taste
Recommends the seafood pasta here.
- Recommendsu/razorleefin in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2026
Describes Locanda de gusti as an enduring favourite for their group.
- Recommendsu/intrepid_foxcat in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2026
Recommends Locanda de gusti and advises booking far ahead for it.
- Recommendsu/PumpkinJambo in r/Edinburgh · Jul 2026taste
Recommends a platter of seafood and fish at Locanda as a dish worth ordering.
- Recommendsu/The_James91 in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2025
Calls Locanda de Gusti sensational and looks forward to a birthday meal there.
- Recommendsu/FacetiousTomato in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2026service
Agrees, and says the restaurant accommodated a guest avoiding garlic very well.
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- Recommendsu/Both_String_5233 in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2026taste
Agrees and calls the place excellent.
- Recommendsu/Wild-Compote5730 in r/Edinburgh · Jul 2026taste
Had this platter at a birthday dinner years ago, rated it excellent, and thinks the place is overlooked.
- Recommendsu/Raychillichill_ in r/Edinburgh · Mar 2026
Names it a favourite small-plates spot now in the mid-range.
- Recommendsu/HarrisonPE90 in r/Edinburgh · Feb 2025
Rates Locanda de Gusti as a good place to eat.
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Details last checked 4 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.