from Meng (79%) on July 7th, 2008 (2 weeks ago)

Zizzi, Unit 5 Building 4A, Edinburgh Quays, EH3 9RU, Edinburgh

Zizzi's by the Quayside, great views of the ever-reviving Foutainbridge area. We had mixed antipasto for starters (olives, pancetta, prosciutto, feta cheese, bruschetta, etcetera), linguine pollo pesca picante for her, risotto pecatori for me. White wine and a 40 pound bill for two. So, what was it like?

Upsides: Pretty good, above average Italian fare. The starters were excellent, fresh and well presented. The pasta was al-dente and a touch on the chewy side which made it nice, and pretty filling. I normally don't go for risotto but I thought why not? I'd give it a shot. Delicate flavours of cheese and lashings of lemon on a creamy sauce, tossed with prawns, squid rings and salmon.

Downsides: It is pretty pricey for what it is, the mark up must be significant for the area. 12 quid for a 7-quid risotto? (with overcooked salmon no less) At least the portions were big. Also, waitress grating the cheese with her bare hands gets marks down for a big hygiene no-no. She may have been scratching her arse or picking her nose a moment ago, but that may or may not account for the piquant flavourings.

Summary: Gets pretty busy for a Friday night, and you can expect the food to be pretty decent, as they should be for the price you'll be paying. Just wonder to yourself if the staff wash their hands..

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