Casa Mia Dunfermline Review - Authentic Italian Dining with Family Flair
If there’s ever a spot where you feel instantly at home, it’s Casa Mia in Dunfermline. Perched on a bustling corner, just a short wander from the train station and the Alhambra Theatre, this Italian gem on Nethertown Broad Street is impossible to miss. Step inside and you’re greeted by a space that’s both modern and cosy - green accents, cushioned seats that are comfortable, and large windows to let the light in.
Casa Mia is more than just a restaurant; it’s a family affair. Fabio, the owner and chef, leads the charge with his mum and dad, brother-in-law, and cousin all rolling up their sleeves to make sure every plate and every guest is looked after. That hard graft shows. The atmosphere hums with warmth and friendliness, the service is sharp yet relaxed, and it’s easy to see why this place draws in everyone; families catching up, couples on date night, friends sharing pizza, and colleagues winding down after work.
A Family Affair - Fabio Teti and Generations of Recipes
Chef‑owner Fabio Teti, hails from Alife, near Naples, and brought his southern Italian roots to Scotland over a decade ago, opening Casa Mia with his parents Silvana (front of house) and Giuseppe (bread maker). The restaurant has now been running for eight years, earning recognition at the Scottish Italian Awards for both Best Family Run Business and Best Family Friendly Restaurant. The Teti family even reference their hometown in the acronym on the wall of the restaurant, proudly stating that Casa Mia will offer customers A Lively Italian Food Experience.
Casa Loves Dishes - Neopolitan Classics and Signature Plates
Fabio is keen to keep highlighting the selection of Casa Loves dishes on the menu, based on the family’s most treasured recipes passed down through generations, and so we could not help but order these dishes.
The Casa Loves include delights such as Montanara al Pistachio, deep fried pizza balls topped with stracciatella mozzarella, mortadella, pistachio sauce and crumble (£9.95); and the Genovese, a Neapolitan classic of Paccheri pasta with slow cooked Aberdeen Angus steak and onion ragu, and Mama’s Slow Cooked Beef Stew.
Each bite of the Montanara al Pistachio was a playful contrast; the crisp shell of the fried dough giving way to a cloud‑soft centre, the creaminess of stracciatella melting into the salty mortadella, all lifted by the sweet‑savoury nuttiness of pistachio sauce and crumble. It tasted indulgent yet balanced, like Naples street food dressed up for a night out in Fife.
Alongside the Montanara al Pistachio for starters, we had the Truffle Bruschetta, toasted homemade sourdough bread with truffle and mushroom cream, fresh buffalo mozzarella and mortadella meat (£9.45). The sourdough brought a satisfying crunch, its charred edges carrying the earthy perfume of truffle and mushroom cream. The buffalo mozzarella added a cool, milky freshness, while the mortadella gave a silky, savoury richness. Together, it was decadent but comforting, like rustic Italian countryside flavours meeting a modern Scottish appetite.
For mains, we dived into more of the Casa Loves dishes, starting with the Genovese, a true Neapolitan classic. Wide Paccheri pasta cradled tender chunks of slow‑cooked Aberdeen Angus steak, the onion ragu melting down into a sweet, velvety sauce that clung to every bite. It was rich and comforting, the kind of dish that feels like it’s been simmering all day just for you. The beef was fall‑apart tender, infused with deep, savoury flavours (£16.45)
We also tucked into the Salsiccia e Patate, where fresh Italian sausage had been cooked down with garlic, white wine, and rosemary. The roasted potatoes soaked up all those herby juices, while the Neapolitan rapini broccoli added a bitter, earthy edge that balanced the richness of the sausage beautifully. Each forkful was rustic, hearty, and unapologetically Italian. (£18.95)
The menu is loaded with seriously lipsmackingly delicious sounding dishes, and if the ones we tucked into are anything to go by, they’re freaking ridiculously good. We were sorely tempted by the Salsiccia e Friarielli - pillowy potato gnocchi tossed with Tuscan sausage and sweet cherry tomatoes, all coated in a silky wild broccoli cream that promises a punch of earthy depth against the savoury sausage.
The Spigola al Cartoccio caught our eye too: two fresh sea bass oven‑baked with mussels, Kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes and a whisper of lemon zest in a light white wine sauce.
And then there’s the restaurant’s signature pizza, From Giuseppe to Joseph. This is Casa Mia’s love letter to family tradition: a tomato‑based sourdough pizza topped with Fior di Latte mozzarella and Fabio’s Nonna’s slow‑cooked meatballs, finished with ricotta, black pepper, basil oil and extra virgin olive oil. It sounds indulgent and nostalgic, I reckon it’s one of those pizzas that earns its own loyal following.
We couldn’t resist a little bit of hearty veg and ordered the Asparagus with garlic and parmesan (£6.00) - simple, fresh spears dressed up with a savoury hit of garlic and a salty parmesan flakes that made them utterly moreish. Casa Mia also has a festive menu on offer; 2 courses for £34.95 or 3 for £39.95, and from this we chose the Cavolfiore Gratinato, oven‑baked cauliflower smothered in silky béchamel and parmesan. Honestly, what’s not to love? It was bubbling, golden, and the kind of dish that makes you forget you’re eating veg.
Thoroughly filled to the brim, we still found room for dessert (because there’s always room for dessert). The Classic Tiramisu (£7.50)was light as a feather, indulgent without being heavy, and the perfect sweet finale to the evening. To wash it all down, Casa Mia’s dedicated Italian wine list takes you on a tour from Piemonte to Emilia Romagna, with favourites like Valpolicella and Pinot Grigio making an appearance. And if you fancy something stronger, their liqueur line‑up includes the sunshine zing of Limoncello and the bittersweet bite of Campari.
All in all, Casa Mia delivered a dinner that was worth every minute of the 40‑minute drive from Edinburgh. It’s the kind of place that makes you feel instantly welcome, feeds you like family, and leaves you plotting your next visit before you’ve even left the table. If you’re lucky enough to live in Dunfermline or nearby, this should absolutely be on your radar and, frankly, a regular go‑to for nights when only proper Italian comfort will do.
THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT CASA MIA
They offer vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options
They are disabled friendly with a ramp up to the front door
They are closed Mondays and Tuesdays, open 5pm-930pm Wednesday to Friday, Saturday 1pm-930pm and Sunday 1pm-9pm
They have a large free carpark at the rear of the restaurant
Casa Mia, 13 Nethertown Broad Street, Dunfermline, KY12 7DS www.casamiadunfermline.co.uk
My Spoon Award : Gold Spoon 9/10
I was invited by Casa Mia to review their menu. Food and drink were complimentary but the views are very much my own.
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Adele is a writer, reviewer and judge living in Edinburgh. She sits on the Committee for the Guild of Food Writers (Scottish Events), is a Great Taste Judge for the Guild of Fine Food, Scottish Bakers, Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards and a Judge for the Gin Co-operative awards. Should you wish to work with, invite or collaborate with TartanSpoon, please email tartanspoon@yahoo.co.uk
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