Civerinos Hunter Square (the original) Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The antipasti were really really good (especially the Calamari) and the pizza was tasty and pretty big too."
• "The pepperoni pizza was great and huge."
• "The pizza was delicious and reminded me of past trips to Italy 🇮🇹."
• "Unexpectedly, most of the pasta can be gluten free! Delicious gf carbonara and an exceptionally good glutenous pizza."
• "The civerinos pizza was delicious!"
• "The pizzas are delicious, a favourable and crisp base with fresh, tasty toppings."
• "Pizza was excellent, mostly due to the tomato base sauce which was stunning."

Cons:

• "Ordered takeaway on deliveroo and half the order was missing."
• "Food was okay but nothing particularly special."
• "The main course was dire."
• "Antipasto was fine but nothing special, same for pepperoni pizza, pesto pizza was soggy."
• "Pasta dish lacked salt with too much basil and the Civerino pizza was very soggy even tho we asked for well fired."
• "The vegan pizza was good, while the arancini and eggplant ripieno were superb."
• "The pizza was burned and the apparently 'roasted veg' was raw."

Service

Pros:

• "Had a great experience! Adam got us a table even when it was very busy by moving tables around and we could not be more grateful."
• "One of the standout aspects of Civerinos was the service."
• "The staff were friendly. The pizza was made quickly and was delicious, would recommend."
• "Staff were lovely, good vibe."
• "Great place, went above and beyond when our pizzas didn’t arrive at the same time for our mains and willingly took items off the bill for 'the inconvenience'."
• "Staff were incredibly helpful and friendly, great be service and fantastic food!"
• "The staff was attentive, friendly, and made us feel welcomed from the moment we walked in until we left."

Cons:

• "Service was pleasant but I think they were understaffed and felt like we were forgotten in the basement."
• "Eventually the restaurant just cancelled the order. What an excellent service!!"
• "Service was SUPER SLOW and our food took forever to arrive."
• "Just wanted drinks and took forever to acknowledge us."
• "Terrible service. Waited one and a half hours to get our main course."
• "When our food finally came it arrived with the waiter having his finger and nail stuck into the pizza."
• "The service was terrible. They forgot half of what we ordered."

Ambiance and Location

Pros:

• "A literal stones throw from the Royal Mile."
• "The restaurant had a nice style to it, the roman bust wearing headphones and the lighting in particular really added a hint of V A P O R W A V E."
• "Quick lunch spot just off of High Street in Edinburgh."
• "Atmosphere brilliant and very reasonably priced for the quality."
• "The atmosphere in Civerinos is cozy and inviting, making it a perfect spot for a casual dinner or a gathering with friends."
• "Great location, great ambience with loud music and a bright setting."
• "The ambiance inside is also very nice."

Cons:

• "2 different music sources coming from 2 directions. Feel like I've walked into a marketing trap."
• "Had absolutely no atmosphere unlike the main room upstairs."
• "Edinburgh is a beautiful city, but businesses like this don't suit the city."
• "Was seated downstairs and music was a bit loud to have any sort of decent conversation and lights at the booth were a bit bright."
• "The upstairs dining area is a bit cramped and the music was louder than I personally like in a restaurant."
• "Very sorry to say that although the other reviews are great, it was simply boiling inside - my partner and I could only manage a few minutes before overheating and having to leave before ordering."
• "Seems to be too many covers in a small space which doesn't make it as much as a relaxed atmosphere as you'd hope."

Value

Pros:

• "Reasonable price for the sheer amount of pizza you get."
• "Highly recommended! Excellent value and varied choice of food on the menu!"
• "Very reasonably priced for the quality."
• "The pizza was £12, so it’s reasonable for the large size."
• "The food was not very expensive, £45,- for 2 pizzas, a 330ml bottle of coke, 330ml wine and a 750ml bottle of sparkling water."
• "And this was definitely worth the money, as it was decently priced compared to other dining spots in the old town."
• "Given the location, prices are reasonable, especially for the size of pizza."

Cons:

• "Considering how overpriced it was."
• "Pretty underwhelming, not worth the price."
• "Overpriced food that does not taste like how it should for the price they're charging."
• "Beer pricey."
• "The price of the slice was on point, but £2.50+ for a San Pellegrino and a coca-cola.... insane."
• "You pay a bit too much for what you get."
• "When the bill came we had been charged £15 for a £10 salad dish."