tipo

Tipo is a modern Italian restaurant at 110 Hanover Street in Edinburgh's New Town, Scotland, a short walk from Princes Street and the Georgian streets around George Street. It has been recognised with a Michelin Bib Gourmand, the guide's award for good food at moderate prices, which makes it one of the more accessible quality dining options in the city centre. The menu centres on house-made pasta and shareable small plates, with Italian ingredients combined with Scottish produce where it fits. House-made pasta is the dish most associated with the restaurant, and portions suit sharing across several plates rather than a strict starter and main structure. The room is informal and busy, with a neighbourhood feel that attracts locals, shoppers and couples; the noise level rises in the evening, and the dress code is casual. Italian wines by the glass and bottle, plus cocktails and an Italian-leaning aperitivo selection, round out the drinks. Prices are mid-range, with a meal costing about £25-£40 per person (~$34-$54) including a drink. Reservations are recommended, particularly on Friday and Saturday evenings and during the festival month of August, and can be made through the restaurant's website. Opening days and times vary, so visitors should verify them online before going. Hanover Street is flat and central, with easy access from Waverley station and the tram, and it sits close to the Scottish National Gallery and the Princes Street Gardens, which makes it a convenient stop before or after sightseeing.