A lot of thought goes into making good pizza, you know. From planning the cheese to tomato ratio to just how crispy the base needs to be, it ain't an easy job, and it's equally tricky trying to pick somewhere to eat it. We've narrowed down the selection of Italian restaurants in Edinburgh to some of our favourites for pizza.

Civerinos Slice
New York-style pizza, including the irresistible Grandma slice, baked in a Sicilian pan for a crispy crust.

Origano
This neighbourhood success story's pizzas are simply fantastic, whether you eat in or pick up a takeaway from the unit over the road.

@pizza
Crispy pizza in 90 seconds? Can you believe? What a time to be alive.

Dough
Now with two venues in South Clerk Street and Rose Street, fun, friendly and genuinely awesome wee Dough is making even more pizza-lovers happy.

La Favorita
The daddy of the Edinburgh pizza scene with several takeaway outlets across the city and the original restaurant in Leith Walk, La Fav is consistent and good.

Pizzeria 1926
The closest rainy Scotland will get to Neapolitan street food, the pizza here is ah-may-zing.

Eating & Drinking Guide 2018/19

25th Edition published April 2018. Widely recognised as the most reliable, comprehensive and authoritative guide to eating out in more than 950+ restaurants, bistros, cafes and bars in Glasgow and Edinburgh.