The best Italian pizzerias and restaurants Scotland

This pizzeria is often described as the most successful in the city. The menu is appetizing and the portions as well as the garnish are impeccable. What's more, you can play the Italian apprentice chefs by making your own pizza, with the ingredients of your choice: will you dare to make new marriages? The team has a smile on their face and makes sure that everything runs smoothly in the modern and comfortable room, which is especially busy in the evenings. The establishment's reputation has enabled it to open other addresses on the outskirts of Edinburgh and in Glasgow.

If you are in the north of New Town, on the border of Inverleith, this Mediterranean destination is for you. Its cosy character and light music make a meal behind its wide bow windows particularly pleasant, from where you can observe the comings and goings of the street. The smiling service is one of the strong points here and the card is simple but provided. The plates are carefully prepared and the burgers are particularly convincing. The establishment is recommended by locals and tourists alike for a quality informal lunch or dinner.

Café Sia has made pizzas its speciality and offers excellent pizzas, made with a variety of ingredients and baked over a wood fire. There are also salads, sandwiches, brunches and a famous coffee. The room is quite modern and lively, especially in the evenings when it can quickly fill up in the summer. You can also drink cocktails, smoothies, milkshakes and milkshakes, as well as traditional Scottish beers selected for their indisputable qualities. The terrace is very practical and appreciated on sunny days.

Italy is on the other side of Europe, but it can boast an outstanding ambassador in Lucano. The service is charming and the food excellent. Pizzas as pastas, the recipes are skillfully executed and there is no shortage of toppings. There is also fish and meat à la carte, as well as small dishes for lunch. The surroundings are elegant but relaxed, with beige colours on the walls and large black and white photos. The chef and part of the staff are themselves Italian. Breakfast is also served here.

A contemporary Italian-inspired restaurant, Cucina has become one of the leading restaurants on the local culinary scene thanks to its appetizing and varied menu. There are of course pizzas, but also pasta, salads, some meat and fish. Lovers of Italian wines, you will find here some proposals that should please you! The price-quality ratio is quite interesting, especially for lunch and early evening menus. The decoration is sober and modern. The place is very popular with locals and visitors alike.

This classic Italian address is located in the city's central square, just a few meters from the train station. She may not look like anything from the outside, but she knows how to seduce and retain her customers. It serves pasta, pizza, burgers, meat and fish, with very attractive lunchtime offers. The dishes are not necessarily very inventive, but there is a lot of choice and at good prices, all with flavours to match. The room upstairs is more suitable for dinners. The staff is friendly and warm.

Pizza is no joke in this modern, urban and modern address in the centre of Glasgow. They are not expensive, but make no mistake about it: they are excellent, skillfully concocted and carefully garnished. All the products come from Italy, even the pizza oven, built in Naples. Authenticity is the key word here: an authentic and traditional pizza, or nothing! The large hall displays its visible wind tunnels and one sits at large or small wooden tables. There's another sign towards the West End.

Italian restaurant opened since 2001 in the New Town area of Edinburgh. A family business that takes you on a journey to Italy with fresh products and homemade dishes. You will find a varied menu with meat, fish and vegetarian dishes. The restaurant also offers a wine and beer list. If you are in the capital for the holidays, Sambuca offers festive menus to make you feel at home. Good value for money, it's the place for regulars. Simple and cosy restaurant.

The value for money is pretty good in this small gourmet pizzeria that cooks pizzas, of course, but also pastas, paninis, burgers and baked potatoes, served on green-checked tables. The background music is not too loud and the decoration surfs the Italian culture, with photos of actors, singers and posters of the Godfather. The service is diligent and smiling. If you want to breathe a breath of Italy during your stay, this address, located in the heart of the city, will be the right one!

Di Giorgio is a lovely Italian coffee shop located at the end of Dundas Street, leaving New Town for Inverleith. Like his neighborhood, he is young, connected and relaxed. He has a dedicated clientele who have breakfast in the morning, lunch at noon, but also dinner in a more classy setting this weekend. Whatever your decision, you have the assurance of quality home cooking with an Italian touch: pasta, quiches, burgers, pumped, smoked salmon and good coffee, not far from the Water of Leith and botanical gardens.

This family-run Italian address has been able to attract the favour of local residents, with its fresh and carefully prepared cuisine. Here, no pizzas, but dishes based on transalpine know-how: pasta, meat, fish? Established in 1988 by Carlo and Heather, it imports Italy to Scotland for a different culinary experience. The products are local, as much as possible, and the chef is uncompromising about the great freshness of the fish and seafood, with baked sea bass and mussels being among his specialities. Reservations can be helpful.