Reviews
The List
2008/2009
A chippy that offers prawns with garlic and ginger – a choice of single or supper, of course – alongside the traditional favourites has got to be something a bit different. L’Alba D’Oro (the name means ‘dawn of gold’) is a long-established leader in Edinburgh takeaways, and it’s always busy. The sizzling vats produce a stream of golden fried fish and chicken, prawns and squid, pies and puddings (white, black and haggis), burgers, sausages and vegetarian alternatives that are not restricted to deep-fried cheese and tomato pizza. Chunky chips taste of real potato and the aforementioned prawns are surprisingly delicate in flavour and texture. Light-to-the-bite batter filled with fresh, flaky haddock is particularly recommended.
Scotland the Best
Peter Irvine, HarperCollins, 2007
The Best Takeaway Places – L’Alba D’Oro: Excellent pizza, pasta, wine as well as fish ‘n’ chips. A very superior chippy and pizza joint.
The Best Fish ‘n’ Chips – L’Alba D’Oro: Near corner with Dundas Street. Large selection of deep-fried goodies, including many vegetarian savouries. It’s a lot more than your usual fry-up – as several accolades on the wall attest, and the pizza/pasta counter next door is a real winner.
The Best Tastes in Scotland 2005
Clark’s Guide, Scotprint, 2005
For really good quality fish and chips in Edinburgh’s New Town, look no further than L’Alba D’Oro. This family-run Italian business offers a huge range of dishes in addition to the traditional ones. One of the best of its kind.
