In Scotland with my running group to run the Edinburgh Half/Marathon, and we had our team dinner…read morehere. We had 25 people in all! The restaurant was already very crowded, and the place was tight with other customers waiting for tables. Busy doesn't even begin to describe the environment, but the waitstaff couldn't have been nicer and more patient and polite, not only with each other but with all the people standing around, waiting to get in. I was already very impressed! As I said, we were 25 people, so we had a set menu with choices within that menu. I started out with the bruschetta, and it was good, which was encouraging. For my entree, I had the lasagna, and it was delicious! As good or better than anything in the States, and I've eaten A LOT of Italian food in CA and NY. It was just as good as the pasta I had in Italy!!! For dessert I had the tiramisu, which I don't normally care for, but this was also delicious! The cake part was light, and the custard part was fluffy, and the whole wasn't overly "watery" or soggy like some tiramisus can be when they "overdip" the cake. Everyone else in our group enjoyed their choices, with most commenting on how good their food was! Again, I can't emphasize how incredible the waitstaff were. It is not easy to serve 25 people at one time with an already very busy restaurant, and they managed to not only serve us, but we were attended to with promptness and cheer. I never felt like I was being a burden, never had to flag someone down to refill my water or get another drink, etc... They were always one step ahead of us, and we wanted for nothing! The service was excellent. This was truly a wonderful dining experience, and I highly recommend this place!!!

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!

Their spicy pepperoni was worth the walk while we vacationed in Edinburgh…read more - California, USA

Normally when I go for pizza I don't usually go to Pizza Express, however on a Wednesday (mainly…read moredue to Orange Wednesday offers) I do like to pay it a visit. However, I just don't go to any Pizza Express! Oh no, I go to the one in Stockbridge! The reason is not just due to the good service but due to its building and setting! Spread over two floors there are plenty of seats indoors, however on a hot Summer's day there is also a terrace where one can eat pizza and drink a nice glass of white wine! And this seating area has views over the river of Leith. Doesn't sound very glamour's, but at times it can be quite nice! One of the better places to go for a bite to eat in the area, you will be eating in, not your average Pizza Express but Stockbridge's pizza Express!

Came in trying to find some pizza to go. Although we were having a hard time understanding the…read moredifferent sizes, one guy who seemed like a manager (forgot to ask for his name) was extremely understanding and kept helping us until we figured out what we wanted to order. He was so so nice, and this was probably the best customer service both of us have received in a very long time. The restaurant also had a good feeling and atmosphere and I would definitely urge people to sit down and eat. Although there is a lack of really good restaurants in Edinburgh, this one is definitely the best.

Pizza Express do the best dough balls and garlic bread ever, they get 4 stars for that alone!…read more I am on their mailing list so get offers sent regularly. I thought 3 course (from a set menu) for £13.95 per person was a good deal. An early dinner straight from work because I couldn't be bothered cooking! you know what your getting and it is tasty.

Probably the best pizza I've had in a very long time. If I…read moredidn't remember that I was an adult I would have licked the plate clean. Also please ask for their chili oil, it is out of this world. Edit: The desserts are amazing too. Edit 2: Francesco and Gerard are the best.

Great pizza, I was pleasantly impressed. They have a menu of classic and speciality pizzas. They…read morehave plenty of seating and service was good.

After eating Scottish food for a couple days my wife wanted something less heavy so I let her…read morechoose dinner. She chose this pizza place as a palette cleanser and I had a look at the menu and saw it was starters, pizzas, and salads and agreed to go for it since they seemed like the local pizza experts. Their website even says "For years we searched to find the perfect pizza place. When we realised it didn't exist, we decided to make it ourselves." They are located on blackfriar which is an amazing name for a street and have a very nicely done interior. You are greeted by a proper pizza oven when entering and it got me excited. Olive Negroni: never seen this and went for it, I believe in additional to the normal ingredients they add a little bit of olive juice and have an olive on a skewer. I can't say it was a good mix, it felt like every sip had two competing flavors. Pork belly: with blood orange and slaw. My wife wanted the meatballs for the kids but of course I had to insist on the "weird" one. Pork belly was tough and not cooked long enough, probably not a great starter unless prepped properly. Pizzas: The worst thing about these were the most important parts. The crust was under seasoned though it was cooked well. The pizza sauce tasted like tomato sauce with no seasoning. Heritage Tomato Salad: with arugula and other greens, excited to try this and the tomatoes tasted normal if not more plain and it lacked that strong heritage Tomato taste. Focaccia Appetizer: we got this first and it was great, well seasoned and cooked. It a thinner than normal focaccia and had the appearance of Pizza crust.

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

We stopped in expecting pizza but ended up ordering the Buddha Bowl, and it was absolutely amazing!…read moreIt was packed with fresh ingredients, including beets, goat cheese, lentils, and I added chicken for extra protein. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and perfectly balanced. The staff made the experience even better--they were incredibly friendly, attentive, and welcoming from the moment I walked in. It's always great to find a place that serves excellent food and provides outstanding service. I'll definitely be back to try the pizza next time in Edinburgh!

Helpful accommodating service made this a good experiment. The pizza was not quite steaming hot. We…read moregot the veggie one with caramelized onions which were delicious but added a very sweet unwelcome taste. The pepperoni pizza was good. We liked the thin crust but it wasn't as crispy as I prefer. They had a lovely selection of salads and cocktails. It was a quiet and welcome refuge from the madness of the Fringe. I saw a large family with toddlers eating their salads. It was a treat to see.

We stopped in for some pizza while exploring the New Town Edinburgh area and it was solid. It's…read moreNeapolitan style pizza and we ordered a Hot Head pizza which had a little kick to it which was nice and a Rocket and Parmesan salad that was delicious. Would recommend if you want a casual bite in the mall