Hollywood star Stanley Tucci visits ‘wonderful’ Scottish restaurant

After having dinner in Sotto in Stockbridge over the weekend, the actor - who recently starred in The Devil Wears Prada 2 - has posted about a ‘wonderful’ restaurant.

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In a reel shared to the actor’s Instagram he talks about ‘Italian-ish’ restaurant Little Capo, saying: “I’m in Edinburgh, in a really wonderful restaurant that is Italian-ish they call themselves but actually proper Italian.

“We’ve had the most amazing meal. The pinnacle of it will be this, which is Pasta Alla Norma. Extraordinary wine, extraordinary cocktails. Everything. I mean, amazing. It’s called Little Capo. Extraordinary.”

Mr Tucci is in the UK filming Tucci in Great Britain, a new National Geographic series about his adopted homeland. The actor and his literary agent wife, Felicity Blunt, live in London.

Ahead of Tucci in Great Britain being filmed, the actor said: "I am very excited to explore the history, culture and people of Great Britain through the prism of food. Having made it my home for almost 15 years, I want to share the culinary diversity, richness and depth of its food culture"

Tom McDonald, executive vice president of National Geographic, added: "Stanley Tucci is one of a kind — smart, funny, authentic, passionate about food and culture and deeply interested in the stories of the people who make the very best food.

Little Capo is not just delighting a-list film stars. It has impressed the Michelin inspectors who recently added it to the coveted Guide.

Of this ‘Italian-ish’ restaurant, the Michelin inspectors said: “With its bold salmon-pink exterior, it’s hard to miss this endearing Italian restaurant and bar on a prime New Town corner site.

“Inside, there’s a relaxed, on-trend feel with a supreme sense of style to both the décor and your fellow diners – who help to create such a good buzz. The handwritten menu comprises small plates and larger dishes to share, along with homemade pastas; everything is fresh and flavoursome, from the mackerel crostini to the caponata.

“The polite and caring service team have a charming confidence and will happily chat away if you sit up at the counter.”