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    Pizza Express

    3.5 (34 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Pizza
    Closed 11:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Janne K.

    We went there after arriving in Edinburgh with no clue where to eat. We immediately got a seat and where ready to order. The little one got a kids menu, which by the way was probably the one with the most coloring stuff I've ever seen, and a little cooking hat. Our food was pretty good and it also came pretty fast, which shouldn't be a surprise if the band is pizza express ;) so why not five stars? We have to say it wasn't the cleanest place and our table was directly at the entrance which also wasn't great. But all in all I would recommend the restaurant to everyone, who likes Italian food!

    Fiona H.

    Pizza Express tends to be the same wherever you go, but this one stands out thanks to it's people-watching facilities. As is usually the case with every member of this chain, the front of the restaurant is entirely glass. And this, combined with the fact that it's dual aspect and therefore looks out over both Victoria Street as well as George IV Bridge, makes the ideal spot for some lunchtime spyng whilst eating. I have a love-hate relationship with Pizza Express. If you're paying full price, I think it's a complete rip-off. £10 for a pizza, uncomfy wooden chairs and completely devoid of any of the character you usually associate with Italian eateries... no thanks. If, however, you take advantage of their seemingly endless special offers and deals then it's another thing entirely. The offers they send out by email are particularly good; I got one sent to me the other day offering 2 courses and a 175ml glass of wine for £10 a head, and there's no denying that that's good value for money. The cheap deals do have their downsides though. I've never felt so geriatric as during my last visit here, when I looked around the restaurant and realised to my horror that almost every other table was occupied by awkward-looking fifteen year olds on first dates, hiding behind their menus whilst desperately trying to think of something to talk about. But, for the moment at least, I'm leaning towards the love side of our love-hate relationship.

    Shona F.

    I received a free trail for a Taste card that allows for 2-4-1 or 50% off meals for a variety of chain restaurants across the UK. Pizza Express is one of the restaurants included in this scheme. I'm normally hesitant on going to chain restaurants because I prefer supporting local businesses but it was Thursday and my partner and I decided to take advantage of the 2-4-1 deal. This location is always busy and it looks nice from the outside. Inside it's fairly modern. We had a cheesy garlic bread to start and both had pizzas off the 'romana' menu. Our pizzas were pretty tasty and overall it was a good experience. It's centrally located and with the Taste card it makes for a really inexpensive date/meal/catch up.

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    12 years ago

    Quick & efficient service but very noisy. You know what you're getting for you buck & the food is consistent.

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    Very yummy food, they now cater well for vegans too. Great discounts for students. We were served by Jose who was very kind!

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    Pizza express is really good. This a particularly lovely location. Staff are really friendly too.

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    Delicious crusty pizza and salads-fantastic coffees and desserts and within steps of the royal mile! Perfect!

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    Great lunch! Pizza was tasty and wait staff attentive! Seated quickly. Pizza size is certainly enough to share. Fresh tastes!

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    A good addition to the Pizza Express family, this restaurant opened just in time for the Festival in 2009 in a new building on the corner of George IV Bridge and Victoria Street.

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    Vittoria Restaurant

    Vittoria Restaurant

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    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.

    La Favorita

    La Favorita

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    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.

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