Edinburgh restaurant Divino is moving to seven-day trading after reporting 35% revenue growth over the past year.
The city centre venue said the change followed a sharp rise in demand, with weekly covers increasing from 350 to more than 600 and the restaurant operating at or near capacity across its existing five-day week.
To support the expansion, Divino has increased staffing by 20% and invested £30,000 in its private dining and events space.
The restaurant said growth had been driven by demand across both leisure and corporate markets, with weekend trade remaining strong and midweek business also increasing. Regular events including Jazz Wednesdays and growing demand for corporate dinners have helped drive covers, while Sunday trade has also built steadily. Recent investment has focused on the Divino Suite, the restaurant’s enclosed and heated terrace space, which includes a retractable roof.
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.”
Divino is in Edinburgh’s Old Town and is led in the kitchen by chef Simone Libanore.
