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 - Ragù Pasta, Edinburgh, Scotland

Ragù Pasta

4.5
4.5
17 Reviews
£25 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 51 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Charming
Ragu Pasta is an authentic Italian restaurant located in Edinburgh specialising in fresh pasta, made daily in our kitchen. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with rustic decor and a cozy atmosphere. Our menu showcases 10 pasta dishes including our speciality, slow cooked ragus along side seasonal pasta specials, Italian classic side dishes and desserts. We believe in simplicity and showcasing our superior Italian ingredients and hand crafted pasta. We pride ourselves on providing a friendly and relaxed vibe making Ragu Pasta a great spot for casual meals from day to night. Conveniently located in the New Town of Edinburgh close to Princes Street, Rose Street and a short walk from Waverley train station.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, European
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00–22:30 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    0131 526 3939
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Mezzanine seating can accommodate 24 guests for group dining.
  • Area
    New Town
  • Cross Street
    Closest cross road is George Street and Castle Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    5 minutes walk from Princes Street (multiple bus stops/tram stops) and 12 minutes walk from Waverley train station.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 17 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Edinburgh/Midlothian

    Hot spot

  • Edinburgh

    Hot spot

  • Edinburgh

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ragù Pasta offers an authentic Italian experience with "amazing service," "delicious, freshly prepared pasta," and an inviting atmosphere. Diners rave about the "best carbonara" and "incredible tiramisu," complemented by attentive staff. While some suggest menu expansions, the restaurant excels in providing a quick, flavorful meal.

17 Reviews
  1. Carolyn

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pasta done properly! Fantastic meal, service & value for money.

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  2. Pete

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Food! Great wait staff! It was so good we went back again 3 days later.

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  3. Ida

    Angus

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    My family was visiting me and my partner from Sweden so we took them for dinner here. I booked a table for the 5 of us for 7.15pm on a Friday and it said we would have the table for 1 hour and 45 hours minutes when I booked. We ordered drinks, a few sides for the table and a main for everyone. The food was good. When we finished our food, we were asked whether we’d want any dessert but we were all full from the sides and the main we all had, so we declined. It’s 8.10pm at this point. 2 minutes later, the waitress comes back and says they need the table for other guests by 8.15 and asks us to leave. Me and my aunt had full drinks left at this point that we wanted to finish before leaving. A couple minutes later the waitress came back again and asked if we could leave and we still hadn’t even finished our drinks. Terrible service. To ask whether we want dessert and kick us out 2 minutes after we say no is terrible. We’d booked the table for another 45 minutes at that point and would have liked to finish our drinks in peace. I presume the waitresses wanted the increased amount of tips and service charge they would get if they hurried us away and got another group of people in for our table. But it’s left a bad taste in my mouth and I’m really unhappy with the experience I’ve had here now. Especially choosing to bring my family here. Needless to say, I won’t be coming back here again and won’t be recommending it to anyone else either.

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  4. Steve

    Perthshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Can’t fault the food or service. Only slight annoyance is the addition of a service charge to the bill. I’m happy to tip based on service and food, but don’t force it, this isn’t 🇺🇸. It just leaves a bad impression in my opinion.

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  5. Rowan

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    On our visit for dinner we were quite underwhelmed and disappointed by the quality of the food. The pasta sauce tasted as if it could have been from a jar and the focaccia was bland. The music in the restaurant was also turned up quite loud and it was difficult to have conversation.

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  6. Michael

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and selections..great service..we will be back!
    Ragù PastaResponded on 14 October 2024
    Ciao Michael, Thank you for your 5 star review and the positive feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your visit, and we are looking forward to serving you again soon, Hasta la pasta! Team Ragu

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  7. Denizcan

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best beef Ragu pasta in the Edinburgh! One of our favorite restaurants here.

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  8. John

    London

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent staff, excellent food - it may come as a shock, but they only serve pasta 😉 Short menu, which is not a criticism - super tasty food!

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  9. Kenneth

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great pasta. Can get meats and bread for sides as well.

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  10. Sarah

    Edinburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Small menu but everything was delicious and the staff were excellent, very helpful and friendly.

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Ragù Pasta is rated 4.5 stars by 17 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 51 times today
Google Map for Ragù Pasta

92 George St, Edinburgh, Scotland EH2 3DF

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Closest cross road is George Street and Castle Street
  • Area
    New Town
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00–22:30 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    5 minutes walk from Princes Street (multiple bus stops/tram stops) and 12 minutes walk from Waverley train station.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    0131 526 3939
  • Private party facilities
    Mezzanine seating can accommodate 24 guests for group dining.
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