Harden's says

Moved to North Berwick in 2006 after 25 years in Edinburgh.

survey result

Summary

£60
  £££
3
Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This “great local Italian” has been a popular success over the past 17 years, and owner “Angelo Cocchia is brilliant as front of house, supported by his team”. “Shortage of staff means some services have now stopped, and two sittings for dinner has been normal in recent times”.

Summary

£60
  £££
3
Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“A gem in East Lothian”“Angelo Cocchia and his discreet but warm team” have provided a “calm and sophisticated setting for delicious Italian food” for 16 years. The cooking is “consistent” but “the menu evolves”, while “the fish is especially noteworthy”.

Summary

£55
   ££
3
Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Far removed from the usual ‘trat’”, Angelo Cocchia’s award-winning Italian (est. 2006) turns out unpretentious ‘nonna-style’ dishes inspired by head chef Daniela's grandma, as well as wines from his own home region. “Friendly” service seals the deal.

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71 High Street, North Berwick, EH39 4HQ

What the Newspaper Critics are saying

The Times

 Chitra Ramaswamy was impressed by this “stalwart, you might even say the formidable nonna, of North Berwick’s burgeoning foodie scene”, run by chef Daniele di Marco, his wife Daniela, her father Angelo and brother Stefano.

“No on-trend blackened hispi cabbage frosted with parmigiana here. I love Osteria’s resolute conventionality. It’s been too long since I’ve encountered butter curls in a restaurant. How retro, and delightful.

Chitra Ramaswamy - 2024-03-03

Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Pudding
£8.70 £19.20 £8.90
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £26.50
Filter Coffee £3.50
Extras  
Service 12.50%
71 High Street, North Berwick, EH39 4HQ
Opening hours
MondayCLOSED
Tuesday6 pm‑10 pm
Wednesday6 pm‑10 pm
Thursday6 pm‑10 pm
Friday6 pm‑10 pm
Saturday6 pm‑10 pm
SundayCLOSED

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