Giovanni Italian Bistro — Restaurant in Scotland

What a wonderful place and we chanced upon it as we were staying nearby. Giovanni is the chef and this is a superb family owned and run restaurant. You can bring your own wine as there is no bar but the food! oh the food is amazing and we could have stayed longer. Didn't really expect to find something like this lovely place hidden in plain sight. If you're visiting Penicuick go once and eat here it's worth the time, but do call and book first. Thank you to the staff and to the chef, we loved it and...

Perfect sized lunch. Great coffee. Great service.great price. Will definitely go again . This looks like a small place. The dark front and grey windows made it look shut from the car. A friend recommended it and they were right. It's not the place to impress customers at but it's the place to eat. We live in Penicuik and would never have tried it but for the recommendation. Thanks Giovanni and The Server, Dion, I think. We didn't try the soup, no room for...

This place is a small italian restaurant. Has awesome tiramisu dessert on selective days, to die for soup of the day, moist and perfectly soft garlic bread, generously sprinkled salted chips, delightful pastas and great desserts of the day. Must visit this place if you enjoy a melow lunch with your friends and family as it's pocket friendly and worth every...