Pasta or a pizza? Spaghetti or penne? Mozzarella or Parmigiano? Italian food is popular for a reason and, with many of Italian restaurants across Edinburgh, we all have our chosen favourite.
Are you looking for a fully loaded pizza, a delicious risotto and some of the finest Italian food in the Capital tonight?
Then feast your eyes on these reader recommendations for the best places to grab some Italian food in and around Edinburgh.
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. Italian Restaurants
Where is your favourite Italian restaurant in Italy?/Photo credit Canva. Photo: Canva
. Taste of Italy
Taste of Italy is located on 9 Baxter's Place and comes with countless recommendations from our readers. Their pizzas have been described as 'delicious'. Photo: Canva
. Locanda De Gusti
Locanda De Gusti on Dalry Road has a heavy focus on Italian seafood and comes highly recommended by our readers. Photo: Google Maps
1. Taste of Italy
Taste of Italy is located on 9 Baxter's Place and comes with countless recommendations from our readers. Their pizzas have been described as 'delicious'. Photo: Canva
2. Locanda De Gusti
Locanda De Gusti on Dalry Road has a heavy focus on Italian seafood and comes highly recommended by our readers. Photo: Google Maps
3. Pizzeria 1926
Pizzeria 1926 on Dalry Roadd offers authentic pizza straight from Naples. The sister restaurant of Locanda De Gusti, our readers rate this place highly when it comes to Italian food. Photo: Contributed
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4. Dante's
Dante's is a little outside of central Edinburgh on Bridge Road, but comes with high recommendations for fine Italian food and a great selection of wine. [stock image] Photo: Canva