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Sian Traynor

Popular Edinburgh restaurant ROLLO to close for good after nearly a decade

An Edinburgh restaurant has announced they will be closing up for good after nearly a decade in the business.

ROLLO in Stockbridge took to social media to share the news with their loyal customers, with the restaurant having been shut up since the pandemic.

One of two premises in Edinburgh, the Raeburn Place venue had been a thriving local eatery prior to its closure, however staff explained they will now be focussing on just one site.

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Keeping the Broughton restaurant open, owner Ailsa thanked the community for their support, writing:

"I am so sorry I haven’t been able to share any news about ROLLO Stockbridge…After eight years of fabulosity at Raeburn Place, it is now someone else's turn.

"I have realised that all my love and passion needs to be focused on one venue. So let us raise a glass to our darling ROLLO Stockbridge and to all of you who have shared the wonderful memories with me.

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"I wish I could have given you all a final farewell but it is just the beginning of an exciting new chapter at our sexy ROLLO Broughton.

"A huge welcome to La Bocca, John Donnelly and crew- a new best friend for you all down in Stockbridge! I wish them every success."

Work has already begun on the Raeburn Place venue to transform it into new venue 'La Bocca', an authentic Italian restaurant inspired by Osteria.

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