Edinburgh’s popular city-centre restaurant Divino will expand its opening hours to seven days a week, following sustained growth in customer demand and strong trading performance over the past year.
The move comes as the restaurant reports 35% revenue growth the past financial year, alongside a significant increase in weekly guests. Average covers have grown from 350 to more than 600 each week, with Divino now operating at or near capacity across its existing five trading days. The additional opening hours will allow the team to meet increasing demand while continuing to develop its events programming and private dining offering.
While weekend demand remains strong, the restaurant has also seen notable midweek growth, driven in part by regular programming like live Jazz Wednesdays and increasing demand for corporate dinners. Sunday trading has also gained momentum, with the restaurant’s complimentary wine tasting experiences, led by Head Sommelier Troy Sides, proving particularly popular with guests.
To support continued growth, Divino has increased its workforce by 20%, creating additional roles and expanding team hours to strengthen service during busy weekends and peak seasonal periods. The restaurant has also recently invested £30,000 into upgrading its Divino Suite, a fully enclosed and heated terrace space designed for private dining, events, and special occasions. The refurbishment enhances the space to align with Divino’s main dining room while offering flexibility, including a retractable roof for warmer days.
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Alberto Crolla, Director of the Vittoria Group, said: “In the current climate, we’re very aware that many hospitality businesses are facing difficult conditions, so we don’t take this growth for granted. The decision to extend our opening hours has really been driven by demand from our guests and the hard work of the team behind the scenes. Managing that demand sustainably allows us to continue investing in our team and the overall guest experience. We’re looking forward to welcoming even more guests through our doors.”
Tucked away in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, Divino is a hidden gem, offering a unique twist on contemporary Italian dining. Chef Simone Libanore’s menu is a love letter to Italian comfort food, featuring dishes like traditional Roman carbonara and merlot-braised beef cheek. With one of Scotland’s most extensive wine lists and a unique self-serve wine machine, Divino invites guests to sip and savour their way through a truly enchanting dining experience.
For more information, or to book a table, please visit www.divinoedinburgh.com
