Polentoni - Edinburgh, City of

This is one of the few gems on Easter Road and worth the trek! Franco is a master at his craft and turns out high quality in a very consistent way. His foccaia is tender and fresh, arancini awesome, sandwiches are made with fresh baked bread and fresh ingredients (you can watch him making them each morning), the pizzas he makes are delicious and inventive. The sweet stuff he sells is pure addiction level stuff! If you find youself at the top of Easter Road, stop here for a little something to carry you on down the road.

Simple, delicious sandwiches of fresh crunchy bread; small, round, fluffy pizzas; cakes and pastries with price tags that make you wonder why everyone else is charging so much. This is simply the best place in Edinburgh for a quick take-away lunch, and deservedly sells-out early.

I've been here loads of times and it's always amazing great food, service and very reasonably priced. It has a very nice family feel to it.

Just the best. Absolutely perfect. So wish it was closer to Midlothian and I’d go every single day. I cannot believe there’s not always a queue down the street. Fantastic food. Never been let down over the years. Just sublime.

Go out of your way to get a Polentoni sandwich it’s 110% worth it! The bread, meats, cheeses and fillings are authentically Italian and very reasonably priced for the exceptional quality they are. I used to go here lots when it was a full restaurant and their food was always outstanding. I think they only do take away now. Can’t recommend highly enough! Also the staff are lovely :