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    La Favorita

    4.0 (126 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    LA FAVORITA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Pepperoni mushroom pizza
    Nick S.

    Yum! Perhaps not the best pizza out there, but one hell of a fine option if you're in Leith. The lunch specials are where La Favorita shines on quality and price. £8.95 nets you a main and drink, or £11.95 with a dessert. The pizzas are large enough to satiate a full appetite, or even to be split if you only have the munchies. The mushrooms on their pizzas are the perfect kind; small and flavorful and a perfect compliment to the pepperoni. With some chili oil you've got proper flavor in abundance!

    Italian beer
    Rachell C.

    Their lunch special (before 5) offers a main and drink, a main& starter and drink, a main& starter& dessert and drink, all for slightly increasing prices. The selection has a bit of everything Italian, all their famed pastas and pizzas, at cheaper prices. We went at 4pm for a very late lunch, late enough that people were crossing the street hearing our bellies grumble- I don't know if they were worried we would turn cannibal, or if the rumbling sound was offsetting their deep vacant thoughts. At last, we got a seat and the food was not long in arriving. The Italian server added pepper and cheese, and we dove in. I had pizza, which was thin and crispy, with fresh veggies, and so large I didn't even eat half. Luckily my companions were more willing to stuff themselves, even after also comsuming an

    Risotto
    Kanika B.

    Love love love. Authentic homely Italian food. Extremely friendly and lovely staff and they made the the whole experience so much better. The food was just fantastic and we wiped every plate clean. We were really hungry so we skipped the starters and went straight for the mains. Ordered the risotto, chicken Milanese and asparagus and ricotta tortellini. Every single dish was delicious and would definitely go back here. For dessert order the tiramisu and the gnocchi chocolate. Yum!

    Bex M.

    This is definitely my favourite pizza place in Scotland! I miss it so much since moving to Glasgow but visited again recently went through in Edinburgh seeing friends. It's still as good as I remember - I had the 5 cheese pizza (but with added chicken, my favourite pizza topping) and LOVED it - such a good combo of cheeses, tasty blue, salty pecorino, stringy mozzarella... I can't remember the others now but it was delish! I used to always get the Zia Rosa (chicken and peppers with cherry tomatoes but am glad I tried another - they're both fab!) The wedges were nice too but would have been better if crispy and with a bit more parmesan, I liked the truffle oil though. I like the decor and the staff are always very friendly and efficient. They even used to deliver to me in Slateford when I lived there, despite it being completely the other side of town! :)

    sirloin with marsala sauce
    Brett C.

    Very good friendly engaging service. Our starters of porcini & ricotta ravioli and grilled scallops & king prawns were excellent. We had sirloin with marsala sauce and rolled fillets of sole with asparagus. The only snag was that the steak could have been a bit more flavoursome. The green salad was a let down - the balsamic dressing was way too gloopy. All in all I will return... definitely want to try their pizza and more of their pasta.

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    Mine is the Vesuvio Pizza or the Fagottini alla polpa di scampi always finished off with Tiramisu.

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    Dough - We got the White Pizza + the Diavola

    Dough

    4.1(25 reviews)
    1.4 miNew Town
    ££

    I would not recommend this pizza spot…read more We were looking for some quick takeout nearby. They were fast and we were able to get it delivered. Not a bad option, but I was just disappointed in a few things so I don't think we'll return. First, lots of burning on the crust. I'm happy with some char, but burnt pizza makes me feel like I'm not getting what I pay for. The toppings were minimal and haphazardly added, but that's a small note. The sauce is decent, but for a thin crust, it was incredibly flimsy. A bit soggy. Good, crisp pizza should hold its shape when you lift it up! I think the oven is maybe too hot? Or they aren't rotating the pizzas? Because it's burning on the edge but not fully cooked on the bottom. I'm also confused on the mozzarella stick dipping sauce. Marinara is what you would expect, but this is a garlic aoli... so basically just mayo. Garlic was not strong. It wasn't horrid, but not great, and it's a weird combo. THOUGH, I will add the mozzarella sticks were beautifully crispy and the breading was nice and thin. I really liked the mozzarella sticks themselves. Overall, I would unfortunately not recommend this location.

    Group of three adults and one teen went here for dinner after we arrived in Edinburgh. Broad…read moreselection of pizzas and canned drinks. We try the margarita pizza, pepperoni pizza and pizza with meat, mushrooms and onions. the pizzas were delicious and a perfect size at 12 inches. Service was friendly. The place is small so not much space to see on a rainy day but great for takeout if needed

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    Vittoria Restaurant

    Vittoria Restaurant

    4.3(53 reviews)
    0.3 miLeith
    ££

    Our party had a lovely experience at Vittoria on the Walk. We must have been lucky getting seating…read morefor 6 without a reservation (but this may have been because we were dining later than the normal rush). Our server was so friendly and interactive. He made great wine recommendations and treated us very well. This restaurant has a certain hustle and bustle of a busy Italian restaurant, but still captures the intimate feeling of closeness with their seating area. We decided to start with Focaccia and it wasn't disappointing! It had a crisp exterior with a nice, fluffy interior. The Focaccia had just the right amount of oil and salt to make it the perfect starter. Despite having a delicious line-up of pasta, I just had to go with the pizza. Once again, I wasn't disappointed in the slightest. The pizza had some of the most delicious sauce I've had in a while. The cheese was perfectly melted and the crust featured a similar structure to the Focaccia. What really set the pizza apart was the chili oil our waiter drizzled on top. I'm so glad I took him up on his offer because it added a pleasant spicy kick to the pizza. I was also able to sample my wife's vegan pizza. She also decided to go with the chili oil and her pizza was some of the best vegan pizza we've experienced together. It was packed with delicious vegetables and the mozzarella vegan cheese wasn't too heavily applied, nor did it give the extra gooey mouth feel that vegan cheese often has. Combined with the chili oil, it was a wonderful experience. I'm so glad we made it out to Vittoria.

    Lovely ambiance. Very friendly and helpful staff. Definitely recommend! Had the tagliatelle…read morebolognese main and side of green beans.

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    Civerinos

    Civerinos

    4.3(35 reviews)
    1.4 miOld Town
    ££

    We were in Edinburgh and Scotland for the first time with a deep desire to immerse ourselves in the…read morefood, culture, and history. We did that...but pizza is life...especially NYC-style pizza slices...so when Civerono's showed up on our radar a 2-minute walk from our hotel...there was nothing to consider...this was inevitable. One of their pizzas was listed by Timeout magazine as the 13th best in the world. Okay. Count us in even more. Now, we didn't get that one because it wasn't a vegetarian slice, but if they ranked so highly, surely the basic cheese slice would be at least acceptable. Spoiler alert: it was. My wife and shared a single margarita slice, split in half for the two of us. We were between lunch and dinner, so the main goal here was to try this pizza, not necessarily to fill ourselves up before resuming our Scottish-appropriate adventure. It was good. Super thin as a good NYC slice should be. If it were the local slice option for us back home, I would be happy with it. We thought the dough was a little bit undercooked, so not quite as chewy or crisp as we would have liked. It had a good mix of cheese and sauce, and the flavor was great. So perhaps not the best slice we've had, but miles above the chain pizza spots. The staff was really nice. We were there at about 3:30 in the afternoon, so it wasn't really very crowded. They have salads, and also Detroit-style pizza (Though I think only in full-pie form and only Pepperoni on the menu, so not sure if a vegetarian option is available if you're ordering a whole pie. It's a small but welcoming environment with rainbows everywhere. If we had a Civerino's near us in California, it would definitely be high up in the weekly pizza rotation.

    We had to try Civerinos voted 7th best pizza in the world featuring NY style pizzas and more while…read morein Edinburgh! We stopped in and were quickly seated without a reservation but we did have to sit at two separate tables but didn't mind. While I don't think this is the 7th best pizza I have ever eaten it was very tasty and I enjoyed the Parmesan crust. There is more seating downstairs and a cute patio area. Limoncello Spritz Pinot Grigio Rose Pepperoni Spianata Salame Margherita Pizza Lasagna Salsiccia Piccante & Pepperoni

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    Pepperoni pizza

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    Cold Town House - Calton Hill Pizza

    Cold Town House

    4.1(32 reviews)
    1.4 miGrassmarket, Old Town

    This place is one of the few places where you can eat outside in Edinburgh in any weather. Even…read morerain. The patio is covered, and we pushed a button at our table that turned on the heat on a timer. I hear they also have blankets, plus they have some cool igloo-like things for seating. But even without these huge outdoor dining plusses, the food is stellar. Their Neapolitan pizza was the real deal and the best of our 2 1/2 week trip to the UK. We had the cheese and basil pie, and it had good sauce, cheese, and crust. The servers were nice too. I still wonder though: what does the UK call the distinctive wooden camping chairs that Americans call Adirondack chairs and Canadians call Muskoka chairs? I really hope they have their own cool name.

    Beautiful bar had very high hopes going in. All was crushed by the blonde waitress we had in the…read morepizza/brewery area. We came in early before our large party of 15 arrived, was told we only were allowed to order small plates which was fine, but I got one pineapple float and then tried to order a Tennessee peach drink and were given attitude from the beginning, it was about 15 minutes of waiting for the drink when I asked where it was and she interrupted me abruptly and said "I know it's coming" the rest of our party got here and they were asked for their order I was yet again ignored. We also asked for water and were never given any AND Drink never arrived, waitress was very rude and miserable I would never come here again because of her. Writing this while we are still here because it was that awful.

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    La Favorita - italian - Updated September 2026

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