Everyone loves a good pizza, it's one of the best rewards after a long week and in Edinburgh, we've got one of the finest selections of pizzerias, restaurants and takeaways around.
From newer styles like sourdough and street food-style pizza to the more traditional Neapolitan, there are loads of tasty options for people to enjoy when they are looking for a slice (or two) in the capital.
But where are the best places to eat out or to order from? To help pick the best, we've looked at those pizzerias and restaurants that have made waves over the past few years for their excellent pizzas.
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Pizza Geeks
One of the most fun options around, the suitably named Pizza Geeks, which has locations in Haymarket and Leith, serves up delicious pizzas with a slice of pop culture.
These street food specialists had been wowing crowds with their handmade Neapolitan-inspired pizzas before opening a permanent base at Haymarket in 2018 followed by their second spot, 'The Tardis' on the Leith Shore in 2021.
Best of all, Each month they choose a Pizza for the People and each one of them sold will see another donated to homeless and disadvantaged people within the local community. So not only can you enjoy delicious pizza, you can also feel good about it too.
Civerino's
If the original award-winning restaurant on Hunter Square wasn't enough, Civerino's also offers two exciting locations on Forrest Road and Portobello Promenade with their Slice concept, which is inspired by those classic New York pizza joints that serve by the slice.
They've made a real name for themselves as one of the best places to go for a slice of pizza in the capital, so much so that they've even been recognised by UK wide after being named among the finalists for the National Pizza Awards 2022.
Expect big flavours – including the brilliantly named My Cousin Vinny and the Big Poppa – and even bigger pizzas, with some of the biggest (20” anyone?) on offer anywhere in the city.
La Favorita Pizzeria
An Edinburgh institution, with spots in Leith (delivered) and Portobello, La Favorita's wood-fired thin-crust pizzas have been a huge hit with Edinburgh's pizza lovers for years.
A true taste of Italy, their pizza dough is prepared fresh instore every day and left for 48 hours to naturally mature before use leading to a delicious base for every pizza that is then topped with some of the tastiest toppings around.
Picked out as the number 1 pizza spot in Edinburgh by foodie fans on TripAdvisor for its Royal Mile spot, @pizza even takes the third spot for its second location on Charlotte Lane it's that popular.
This ‘fast food’ style pizza place has impressed people not only with its massive customisable menu but also its speedy service and delicious offerings.
Try the pre-made pizzas, or you can create your own pizza with unlimited toppings and over 64000 combinations available. Oh, and don't forget their incredible dessert pizza options.
Salerno Pizza
Recently opened on the fourth floor of St James Quarter, this exciting restaurant offers the full Neapolitan pizza experience, with pizzas made using dough proved for 24 hours and cooked to perfection in their 500° ovens – and all for a great price.
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