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 what some might call ‘moody’ or ‘retro’, but what I call perfection. We are greeted by a lovely young lady who supplies us with a tantalising menu. While we’re here to sample Pizza Geek’s latest range, I am simultaneously tempted by the classics. My friend Matilda and I decide to go for a mix – a couple of the new and shiny pizzas (the Prince of Persia and the BA Burrata) and one from their go-to range: the Bowzer. With a side of House Pickles and Fries on the order, we didn’t have to wait long until the delicious range appeared on our table. And yet – we are lured to the arcade games and I discover that competitiveness is the best way to build up an appetite.

Our smorgasbord arrives and, as someone once wisely put, carbs shared have zero calories. Not that we feel any guilt as we tuck into cheesy, meaty, caper-y goodness. I mention capers because that’s one of the main ingredients on the BA Burrata and, while neither Matilda or I have ever been tempted to try capers, we are pleasantly surprised by the slight crunch and sharp tang that highlights the pizza… not to

mention the jiggly and delectable burrata.

As we eat, I am distracted and entertained by the level of nerd around me. Mario Party Mystery Boxes for lampshades, Back to the Future neon signs add a touch of nostalgia, strange little figurines and multi-coloured twinkly lights at every turn. It’s the restaurant equivalent to a loud personality, and I am so here for it.

Matilda is swooning over the BA Burrata, while my inner carnivore cannot overlook the meaty extravagance of The Bowzer. It’s times like these where I wish I had a much larger stomach than I do – I could have quite happily sat there all night sampling each pizza (and side) in turn. I guess all it means is that I’ll have to come back, or – as the neon sign cleverly puts – Back to the Geeks!

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Pizza Geeks - 126 Easter Rd, Edinburgh EH7 5RJ -0131 202 9306

Open Sun to Thurs noon - 9pm

Fri and Sat noon - 10pm