Variety of Italian food and sweats , nice & new place, good eating atmosphere and friendly staffread more

So I was a bit skeptical about the restaurant since it's quite touristy but this was probably one…read moreof the best meals I had all trip. The location is central and the restaurant is quite large. Our tour guide recommended this spot and I was so pleasantly surprised. I had the Pacheri which had mushrooms and sausage. The pasta was home made and food came out rather quickly. Everyone enjoyed their meal here.

Wow! What a great find. We happened to stay a few doors away @ Holiday Inn (which highly…read morerecommend). The restaurant started to get busy just as we walked in, I guess in time for the theater district time. Casual atmosphere, great service. We dined on rocket salad, 1/2 portion of tortellini and main of chicken, mushrooms in cream sauce with potatoes, broccoli and cauliflower. Everything was delicious and plentiful. Unfortunately, no room for dessert. Maybe next time. Enjoy!!

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

The food was excellent, the service was attentive and the ambiance was quaint yet reserved.read more

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.

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.

We enjoyed this restaurant so much! Wonderful service, wonderful food and great atmosphere!read more

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.