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
9. The Jolly Restaurant
The Jolly Restaurant in Elm Road has a wood fired oven perfect for traditional Italian pizzas. Our readers said "great food. Wonderful staff. A fantastic place to have a meal in. The atmosphere is fantastic." Photo: Contributed
10. La Locanda
Just two minutes walk from St. Mary's Close, La Locanda on Cockburn Street is a rated for a top class Italian meal in an intimate setting. Photo: Google Maps