Fresh, honest food in the heart of Edinburgh.
A wee hole-in-the-wall on Lady Lawson Street. Made-to-order sandwiches, proper breakfast rolls and homemade soup — the way it should be.
Our Story
Twenty years of feeding Edinburgh, one sandwich at a time.
Tucked just down from the University, Mario's has been a quiet Edinburgh institution since 2003. No frills, no fuss — just proper homemade food, made fresh in the morning and put together while you wait.
Students rushing to lectures, hotel guests on a wander, locals who've been coming for two decades — Mario knows them all by name. That's the magic of a good neighbourhood shop.
Why Mario's
A proper local.
Ready in Minutes
Fast, fresh, no waiting around.
Made Fresh Daily
Homemade soup and locally sourced bread.
Friendly & Personal
The same friendly faces for over 20 years.
Kind Words
What folk are saying.
"Stopped by on the way to our castle tour. Bacon egg roll with cheese, ready in under 3 minutes. Delicious."
"A hidden gem. The owner is kind, hardworking and funny. Spotlessly clean and reasonably priced."
"Tiny wee hole in the wall serving fresh sandwiches on local bread. Convenient, fast and great value."
Opening Hours
Pop in for breakfast or lunch.
We're a weekday spot — closed weekends so we can rest up and be ready for you Monday morning.
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