Casa Mia

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1. Tartan Spoon ★★★★★

   If there’s ever a spot where you feel instantly at home, it’s Casa Mia in Dunfermline. Fabio, the owner and chef, leads the charge with his mum and dad, brother-in-law, and cousin all rolling up their sleeves to make sure every plate and every guest is looked after. That hard graft shows. The atmosphere hums with warmth and friendliness, the service is sharp yet relaxed, and it’s easy to see why this place draws in everyone; families catching up, couples on date night, friends sharing pizza, and colleagues winding down after work. We chose most of the CASA LOVES dishes from the menu which included: Montanara al Pistachio, deep fried pizza balls topped with stracciatella mozzarella, mortadella, pistachio sauce and crumble (£9.95); and the Genovese, a Neapolitan classic of Paccheri pasta with slow cooked Aberdeen Angus steak and onion ragu, and Mama’s Slow Cooked Beef Stew. Each bite of the Montanara al Pistachio was a playful contrast; the crisp shell of the fried dough giving way to a cloud‑soft centre, the creaminess of stracciatella melting into the salty mortadella, all lifted by the sweet‑savoury nuttiness of pistachio sauce and crumble. It tasted indulgent yet balanced, like Naples street food dressed up for a night out in Fife. Alongside the Montanara al Pistachio for starters, we had the Truffle Bruschetta, toasted homemade sourdough bread with truffle and mushroom cream, fresh buffalo mozzarella and mortadella meat (£9.45). The sourdough brought a satisfying crunch, its charred edges carrying the earthy perfume of truffle and mushroom cream. The buffalo mozzarella added a cool, milky freshness, while the mortadella gave a silky, savoury richness. Together, it was decadent but comforting, like rustic Italian countryside flavours meeting a modern Scottish appetite. For mains, we dived into more of the Casa Loves dishes, starting with the Genovese, a true Neapolitan classic. Wide Paccheri pasta cradled tender chunks of slow‑cooked Aberdeen Angus steak, the onion ragu melting down into a sweet, velvety sauce that clung to every bite. It was rich and comforting, the kind of dish that feels like it’s been simmering all day just for you. The beef was fall‑apart tender, infused with deep, savoury flavours (£16.45) We also tucked into the Salsiccia e Patate, where fresh Italian sausage had been cooked down with garlic, white wine, and rosemary. The roasted potatoes soaked up all those herby juices, while the Neapolitan rapini broccoli added a bitter, earthy edge that balanced the richness of the sausage beautifully. Each forkful was rustic, hearty, and unapologetically Italian. (£18.95) The menu is loaded with seriously lipsmackingly delicious sounding dishes, and if the ones we tucked into are anything to go by, they’re freaking ridiculously good. We couldn’t resist a little bit of hearty veg and ordered the Asparagus with garlic and parmesan (£6.00) - simple, fresh Thoroughly filled to the brim, we still found room for dessert (because there’s always room for dessert). The Classic Tiramisu (£7.50)was light as a feather, indulgent without being heavy, and the perfect sweet finale to the evening. To wash it all down, Casa Mia’s dedicated Italian wine list takes you on a tour from Piemonte to Emilia Romagna, with favourites like Valpolicella and Pinot Grigio making an appearance. And if you fancy something stronger, their liqueur line‑up includes the sunshine zing of Limoncello and the bittersweet bite of Campari. All in all, Casa Mia delivered a dinner that was worth every minute of the 40‑minute drive from Edinburgh. It’s the kind of place that makes you feel instantly welcome, feeds you like family, and leaves you plotting your next visit before you’ve even left the table. If you’re lucky enough to live in Dunfermline or nearby, this should absolutely be on your radar and, frankly, a regular go‑to for nights when only proper Italian comfort will do.

   almost 2 months ago
2. Shirley Reid ★★★★★

   Lovely pre theatre dinner for 6. All food on the table at the same time and very tasty. Friendly staff looking forward to going back

   almost 3 months ago
3. richard cope ★★★★★

   Real Italian, really good! I made a second visit just to make sure - excellent! Casa Mia really feels like an authentic family run restaurant in Italy. Great ambiance, lovely food, very reasonable wines, supper service! Look forward to coming back.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Thomas Lennie ★★★★★

   Slowly working my way through the pizza menu, the Golosa Pistachio pizza was amazing... mozzarella cheese on top was like whipped cream. Delicious. Nice atmosphere, child-friendly and lovely staff as always. Been four times and already looking forward to my next visit.

   almost 3 years ago
2. Gee ★★★★☆

   Nice atmosphere, clean, lovely staff and good food. They currently have a festive menu for Christmas. Their goats cheese salad and the ravioli were delicious. I however would not recommend the pasta filled soup. Overall, a nice Italian restaurant.

   almost 4 years ago
3. Steev Douglas ★★★★★

   We’d been recommended Casa Mia before but never had a chance to go until earlier this year, now it’s our favourite restaurant in Dunfermline. Food is amazing, the staff are so friendly and helpful. It’s also a smash with the kids who love the food too! We will be back soon enough.

   almost 4 years ago

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