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Eve

4.5 (253)
£25 and under
Italian
Eve at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, 1 Victoria Street, Edinburgh EH1 2EX

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Eve

4.5
£25 and under
Italian
Old Town

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2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Charming
At Eve, we’re serving up a slice of Italy with mouthwatering dishes, bold Italian-inspired spritz and cocktails, and a wine list that’ll make your taste buds dance. Get hands-on with our fun group masterclasses - think pasta making and cheese & wine tasting - or just pull up a stool at our bar, where the best cocktails in town are always flowing.

Located in the vibrant Cowgate, Eve combines the timeless charm of Italy with the warm embrace of Scottish hospitality. Whether you’re here to eat, drink, or unwind, our lively atmosphere is the perfect spot for unforgettable moments and great company.

To find Eve, look for our neon sign, just after the roundabout at the bottom of Candlemakers' Row.

For larger parties, which we also love to host, please email us on hello@eveedinburgh.com

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–01:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Giulio Morroni
  • Area
    Old Town
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Eve.

4.5

4.5
(253)
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Lively

  • Edinburgh

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Eve offers "great service and great food" with a charming ambiance. Patrons rave about its "fantastic decor" and "friendly staff." Known for "excellent pasta dishes," Eve provides a memorable dining experience with "wonderful" Bolognese and attentive service. Although some found minor issues, overall, guests "highly recommend" this stylish and welcoming eatery.
253 Reviews
  1. Carolyn

    Yorkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely greeting and given a choice of where to sit. Comfortable chairs. Allowed time to sit and relax and choose our food and drink. Good explanation of the menu. Staff attentive when needed. Pizza was delicious and an added bonus was a brownie for our anniversary. Very special and yummy. Great relaxed atmosphere, we were not rushed and were able to chat after our meal without feeling we should leave. Would happily return.

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  2. Ian

    Argyll1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 30 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely restaurant with great service and great food.

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  3. Andy

    Dublin6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From start to finish the food was delicious. The ambiance was extremely pleasant and the staff all extremely polite and friendly without being overbearing. Service was excellent and the restaurant was fairly busy but no laboured wait for any of the courses. Would dine here again.

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  4. Shauna

    Newcastle and Northumberland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place! Decor is fantastic, chairs by window are so comfortable. Staff are all so friendly and professional, a real treasure. Food was as ever outstanding. Thank you.

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  5. Maria

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Connie our server was wonderful. We were at Eve twice in two weeks and the manager remembered us and even the table we sat at. This to say that their attention to detail is excellent. BTW, the bolognese is wonderful.

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  6. David Gold

    Edinburgh/Midlothian45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience at Eve as always. Great atmosphere and great service.

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  7. Ann Marie Gold

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Small but significant issue. Knives provided (even steak knives) were dull and difficult to cut through pizza of all things. Calamari was tough but immediately rectified by a quick replacement meal without question.

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  8. Renae

    Hampshire1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 29 August 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Though the food was good, the portions were small. There is a horrible echo in the room, thus it got very loud and you couldn’t hear your partners without having to lean in.

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  9. Martin

    Edinburgh/Midlothian9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visit and we’re already arranging our next visit. Starters, mains and deserts all lovely and well priced. Excellent service with just the right amount of attentiveness.

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  10. Scott

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome, cheeky with add tip automatically to bill.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–01:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Giulio Morroni
  • Area
    Old Town
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Saturdays are a lovely pick at Eve, guests who visited on Saturday evenings found a relaxed, elevated vibe for dinner.

Eve often fills up as the evening settles in, guests note it ‘got much more busy around 6:30pm’ and festival or big-game nights bring a strong buzz, while weekday lunchtimes and late-night/near-closing visits have been described as much quieter.

Yes, Eve has a drinks programme featuring Italian‑inspired spritz and cocktails plus a curated wine list, which guests frequently enjoy with their meals.

Yes, Eve offers outdoor seating: guests rave about the courtyard/terrace and patio, and several reviews mention enjoying dining al fresco there.

Smart casual is the guide, polished but relaxed, so aim for neat, put‑together clothes rather than formalwear; many guests treat visits as a bit of an occasion.

Yes, Eve is family‑friendly, with a dedicated Kids Menu and multiple guests reporting relaxed visits with children.

Yes, the patio is welcoming to diners with dogs; guests report staff being sweet with pets and even bringing water.

Yes, Eve is well suited to a special evening: guests praise its opulent, dimly lit dining room and report memorable Valentine's and anniversary visits.

The deep-fried calamari is a recurring favourite at Eve, guests repeatedly praise it and it appears on the current menu.

Eve feels stylish and contemporary with opulent soft furnishings and dimmed lighting, often accompanied by lively music or a DJ, there's also a relaxed courtyard and terrace for al fresco dining.

Yes, Eve offers vegetarian and vegan options (the kids menu lists items like 'Penne, Marinara Sauce V' and 'Fresh Fruit Salad VG DF'), and guests report being offered a complete vegan menu on request.

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Eve

4.5
£25 and under
Italian
Old Town

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 20 times today
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