Best italian delis & cafés in Edinburgh
We've picked 2 places in this category in Edinburgh. These are Italian or Italian-style spots that our community goes back to again and again.
How we choose these places: steady recent reviews, Italian-style menus and service that makes people want to come back. Opening hours and menus can change – always double-check their website or socials before you go.
#1View full listingValvona & Crolla (Elm Row)
Historic Italian deli & wine merchant—cheese, salumi, pasta, pastries and café.
Hand-checked
#2View full listingThe Sicilian Pastry Shop
Leith favourite for cannoli, arancini, celebration cakes & proper espresso.
Community favourite
Italian delis & cafés in Edinburgh
Edinburgh's Italian deli tradition is led by one of Britain's most celebrated food institutions: Valvona & Crolla on Elm Row. Founded in 1934, it's a deli, wine merchant and café that has been importing Italian food and wine for nine decades. The Sicilian Pastry Shop in Leith offers authentic Sicilian baking — cannoli, arancini and celebration cakes from Sicilian bakers.
Practical tips
- Valvona & Crolla is a short walk from the east end of Princes Street.
- The Sicilian Pastry Shop is in Leith — popular items sell out by early afternoon on weekends.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best Italian deli in Edinburgh?
- Valvona & Crolla on Elm Row is not just Edinburgh's best Italian deli — it's one of the finest in Britain. Founded in 1934, it offers an extraordinary range of Italian cheeses, cured meats, wines, pasta and provisions, plus a café upstairs.
- Where can I buy Italian pastries in Edinburgh?
- The Sicilian Pastry Shop on Albert Street in Leith is the go-to for authentic Sicilian cannoli, arancini, celebration cakes and pastries. Everything is made by Sicilian bakers using traditional recipes.
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