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🍕 Edinburgh’s pizza scene is having a moment - bold, blistered crusts, inventive toppings, and serious local flair.From sourdough slices kissed by wood-fired ovens to cheeky twists on New York-style classics, the capital’s pizza makers are raising the bar. Bite Magazine dives into the dough-slinging renaissance sweeping the city, where passion meets precision and every pie tells a story. Whether you're a fan of minimalist margheritas or maximalist meat feasts, there's something here for every kin
Flùr - the evolution of the slice from Naples to New York to Edinburgh
A look at how Scotland’s slice scene is evolving — from street‑food roots to Flùr’s modern take inside Bonnie & Wild. Street food remains one of the fastest‑growing forces in casual dining, driven by demand for affordable, high‑quality dishes that fit modern, on‑the‑move lifestyles. Food you can grab between the jigsaw pieces of daily life — whether that’s a streetside bao bun or a fold‑and‑go slice of Margherita. Pizza is a major player in this space. The global street‑pizza
Sharon Wilson
May 302 min read
Sun, Bubbles & Blissful Grazing at The Botanics
On a day that could genuinely pass for Spring, these sun-starved Bitches are happily soaking up the rays - and of course, an absolute shedload of Champagne - while attending the launch of the fabulous, and newly refurbished, Garden View Deck & Bar at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. A select soirée made all the more divine by its gloriously green outlook, exceptional food, and inspired collaboration with Maison Pommery & Associés - a family-owned Champagne house renowned
The Social Bitches
May 182 min read
Back to the (Pizza) Geeks!
In a world where everybody seems to be stripping back to white marble benchtops, grey sweatpants, and cold facades, Pizza Geeks brings back a little bit of the whimsical we all need. As I always say, in geeks we trust. I may be somewhat biased, being a massive geek myself, but the moment I stepped into the Pizza Geeks instalment on Easter Road in Edinburgh, I was instantly at ease. Awash with black paint and brick layering, with pops of lights in the neon signs, it would be w
Bronwyn Eley
May 132 min read
Pizza Geeks 10 year anniversary goodies
Pizza Geeks , the independent pizzeria well known throughout the city for their handmade Neapolitan inspired pizzas and their ‘Pizza for the People’ initiative celebrates their 10-year anniversary this month by announcing a brand-new menu and dough recipe across all locations, extensive plans for ‘Pizza for the People’ initiative, and their latest opening at St James Quarter in the capital. To celebrate, Pizza Geeks have created a new dough recipe with a 72-hour fermentat
Sharon Wilson
Apr 133 min read
Paesano Pizza opens on Edinburgh’s George Street
Paesano serves artisan wood-fired Edinburgh food fans can now enjoy a slice of an iconic Glasgow institution as Paesano Pizza has expanded east by opening a brand-new restaurant on George Street today. With an unwavering passion for pizza and a dedication to sourcing the finest ingredients, Paesano has earned a devoted following in Glasgow since 2015. With queues out the door and a menu that celebrates simplicity and authenticity, Edinburgh locals and visitors can finally en
Sharon Wilson
Nov 26, 20252 min read
From Ischia to Edinburgh: Finding Real Pizza at Pizza Posto
Classic Marinara: garlic, oregano, basil, evoo Life is often full of difficult decisions. What to eat for dinner Where to eat out that’s new and good Where to get the best pizza. Edinburgh , like any other city and indeed small town or hamlet, teems with pizza joints…from take-away to up-market glitz and cocktails. And here, I am thinking especially of a negroni sbagliato in Howe Street’s cool Little Capo …a stopover not to be missed!! However, though pizza places crowd th
Anne Pia
Nov 11, 20253 min read
3 Blind Mice & The Burrow: a double-decker delight on Blackfriars Street
Just off the Royal Mile Moments from the madness of the Royal Mile - where there’s so often a very shouty street performer, and thousands of tourists needing you to “bear with” for a quick selfie - these Bitches have discovered an oasis of calm. Its name: 3 Blind Mice, a modern pizzeria boasting fabulous decor, saucy cocktails, and truly exceptional thin-crust pizza . Even better, go one floor down and there’s a gorgeous speakeasy bar where inspired mixology, rare whiskies
The Social Bitches
Oct 24, 20252 min read
From post office to pizza haven: Hector’s rises in Dunbar
Patrons are Daniel Harrison, Nick Kourie and Emily Luke I can’t say I’m sorry to see Pizza Hut enter administration, especially when we have so many excellent pizzerias in the UK deserving of our custom. Hector’s in Dunbar is one of them, a small business serving the local community that supports local suppliers, and probably the best pizza place in East Lothian. The building on the High Street has had several identities over the years, from a post office to a soft play. Fo
Diana Turner
Oct 24, 20252 min read
Sear’s Pizza - from New York to Marchmont
New to Marchmont There's nothing I love more than a hole in the wall. A cute, stop-in kind of place where locals converge, even on a Wednesday night. Students claim it their local haunt, it becomes the date-night go-to, and friends find themselves experiencing a 'night out' where the only hangover is a carb or cheese one. The nostalgic throwback tunes cross generations and you find yourself wondering: is the smile on your face because of the song, the place or the pizza? At t
Bronwyn Eley
Sep 9, 20252 min read
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