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Gangha was out charming, cheerful server. Lasagne, salmon, carbonara -all good. Best part of the…read moreevening- warm, delicious, sticky toffee pudding served with vanilla ice cream. Peach Bellini, Hugo Spritz with fresh mint, and Bailey's Irish coffee to settle things out.

The food was decent. Ambiance and service were great! Large space and good for groups.read more

Chili Oil

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Giuliano's

3.8(36 reviews)

0.7 mi•New Town

Very unfriendly service. I was just in Italy last week and I was surprised by their snooty and…read morecold service here. I ordered a margarita pizza that is just a cheese pizza, no basil and tomatoes. I asked the waiter about it and told me that in fact this is their margarita pizza...a plain tasteless pizza. Even the Coke Zero tasted bitter like it was left in the sun. I didn't want to waste my energy complaining about that. The rest of group enjoyed their food, except one person didn't finish her food and without asking, took her plate away. I felt like they just wanted us to leave. It was not crowded so.... I'm sure there are other Italian restaurants in the area so my suggestion is to go anywhere but here. I must say the crust on the pizza was good.

Come before 7 PM and they will serve you right away. Have a wonderful meal, tried it out their…read morethree course deal and the portions were almost too big. Food was lovely

Pepperoni Pizza

Sea food risotto

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Dough

4.1(23 reviews)

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.

After a long day of traveling we wandered in here late. The owner was lovely and chatted with us…read morewhile they made our pizza. The pizza was incredible with quality ingredients! This shop is tiny and might have enough room for a couple of people.

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Vittoria Restaurant

4.3(53 reviews)

1.0 mi•Leith

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.

Vegan pizza

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Civerinos

4.3(30 reviews)

0.2 mi•Old Town

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

Great pizza. Try the hot sauce! They had limited drinks but we tried the frozen aperol and it was…read morereally good. They were cool about omitting meat for mushrooms on the one pizza we got! Service was good and the place was cute. We totally recommend. Not sure if they had a restroom but we were staying close by so not an issue.

VEGAN MAC'N'CHEESE - creamy oat milk, vegan cheddar, dijon mustard sauce, parsley.

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Frozen aperol

Jolly Ristorante & Pizzeria

3.7(39 reviews)

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Amazing atmosphere. Wonderful host. He came to the table and shared lots of laughs with our teenage…read morestudents. The pizza was great, hot, crispy, cheesy deliciousness. A cool, fun spot in Edinburgh!

How can you not like this place? A delightful, informal atmosphere, with a warm, pithy welcome and…read moredecades of showbiz history on the walls. Food comes quickly, in decent portions and is great, traditional Italian fare. Staff are friendly and fun.

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Mamma Roma Restaurante

4.2(37 reviews)

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I could never imagine coming to Scotland and eating Italian food, but I'm so glad we did. The…read moreservice was excellent, and the food was delicious. It has a really cute vibe and atmosphere, very family style oriented. For appetizers, we got the bruschetta and the caprino e pera. Both were phenomenal. I also got the pasta special for the day, which was a homemade pasta with Gorgonzola, wild mushrooms, and Italian sausage. Highly recommend getting a daily special. For dessert, we split the sticky toffee pudding and the vanilla ice cream, strawberries, and Bailey's dessert (the name escapes me). Oh, and it had the best espresso martini I've ever tasted. Everything was outstanding!

Had a really great lunch here. They were able to handle our group of 10 at the last minute…read more Had a lot of sad pasta while in Scotland but it was excellent here. Seafood was memorable especially the scallops. Missed taking a lot of photos because I was having too good a time.

Draft Birta Moretti

Tagliatelle dello Chef

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Taste of Italy

4.0(58 reviews)

This restaurant was right next to my hotel and after a day of traveling, I decided to give it a…read moretry. It ended up being probably my favorite meal in Scotland! I was warmly greeting by Ida as soon as I entered the restaurant. She asked if I wanted something for take out or was dining in. I was thinking of just grabbing a pizza and bring it back to my room but changed my mind after I saw the lively vibe. Again sat down and was looking at pizza options when Ida suggested that they had a couple of specials that I could consider if I was in the mood to try something different. I decided to go with her suggestion of spaghetti scoglio seafood mussels calamari shrimp since it wasn't priced so much higher than the pizza that I was looking at. I'd say that was one of the best pasta dishes I've ever had! Delicious!!! Service was prompt and friendly. If ever in the area again, I'd go back to this place and see what their daily special is because they one I had really amazed me.

It was the best cannoli I've ever had! I wish they were near my home! And great latte too.read more

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La Favorita

4.0(126 reviews)

1.3 mi•Leith

I was desperate for a hot, carb-loaded dinner after landing in Edinburgh and thankfully La Favorita…read morewas right around the corner from my Airbnb and had great reviews on Yelp. I was happy to find an Italian restaurant in Scotland since I was looking for some comfort food. The interior has lots of seating space in separate little rooms. It's all one connected space, but there are separators and barriers around the sections, if that makes sense. There's seating for larger and smaller groups, and I was immediately seated at a table by myself. The staff was very friendly. I ordered the arancini and seasonal risotto. I told you, I wanted CARBS. The arancini was gooey and cheesy and fantastic and came with a spicy tomato salsa. The perfect appetizer. The risotto was divine! It came in a parmesan cheese crisp bowl and had a parm cheese base, pears mixed in, and balsamic vinegar drizzled on top with some arugula. Everything came together for one delicious, decadent meal. The portion was also huge and I had plenty left over for another meal. My server and I talked about cats and I instantly felt welcomed in Edinburgh and at La Favorita. If you like Italian food, I definitely recommend hitting them up!

Greeted with "Buona sera signorina", the sound of accordion background music, and an array of ice…read morecream flavours as I walked through the door of La Favorita, I was instantly cheered out of my lethargic state. Not least because the twinkly-eyed waiter called me "young lady" - this kind of complimentary talk earns anyone an instant tip as far as I'm concerned. This eatery is the kind of classic, traditional Italian experience which has to produce at least a smile from visitors, even if you've had the worst day at work ever/been dumped/dropped your favourite ornament/are a generally grumpy individual. I opted for the Risotto Imperiale, a tasty, well presented, affair, which came with jumbo, juicy prawns and a langoustine with one claw perched on top of a generous portion of rice and champagne sauce. My very critical fellow diner, definitely a pizza enthusiast, went for the Pizza ai due Salami, which after a few minutes of careful munching he announced was "very good", definitely high praise for him, before continuing to devour the rest of his meal, (only offering me a small slither). La Favorita has a pretty extensive menu, with all the dishes on offer you would expect from an Italian restaurant, so if you've got a craving for decent pasta and pizza somewhere different, where you're not paying over the odds, take a wander away from the centre of town and get down to Leith Walk.

0.5 mi•Grassmarket, Old Town

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Cold Town House

4.1(32 reviews)

This is the perfect place to stop in for your lunch, dinner or drinks while exploring Old Town…read more Ryan and Autumn were so kind and lovely. Autumn even danced with and entertained some kids that were eating with their family next to us so that their parents could have a peaceful lunch. It was such an extra step in the service and made an amazing impression on us. We WILL be back! There were great vibes all around! Look no further if you want a kind, peaceful, fun ambiance with amazing views of Edinburgh Castle.

I went to el perrro negro the week before I went here and they have won best burger in the uk…read moretwice. I can confidently say that the burger I had here was the best burger I ever had, but I'll get to it. I sat in the terrace area and it was a good view with nice feeling to it. I like the lift things as little booths. Their boneless chicken wings were absolutely perfect. The bbq sauce was light and sweet due to the honey bbq. And don't get me started on the burger. The cheese was perfect and melty, the haggis wasn't overpowering and gave the whole thing an extra edge and the patties were perfectly cooked. The chips were not what I'm used to but were really nice and crispy. The waitress I had was quite nice.