Gaia Delicatessan in Edinburgh, City of

Probably the best place in Edinburgh for traditional Italian food. You can buy here the best guanciale for carbonara, capocollo, prosciutto cotto and crudo and much more! Fantastic pasta of best Italian brands. Thank you Gaia

An unassuming deli - hearty panini that's like homemade goodness, oozing with cheese and flavor! The prickly pear and tangerine soda was lovely!

my best place in Edinburgh to have my coffee on

We are a group of three, we came across this place completely randomly looking for somewhere to eat We couldn't have had a better time! It was excellent and the prices were fair, I highly recommend 👍

Love every dishes I had here. I can feel the authentic taste from Italy. Foods are amazing, reasonable price and appropriate portion. Even the store is small but waiting time is not too long(I spend 15 mins waiting), atmosphere is really cozy tho!

Just great. Lasagne are better than my granny's and they always have new types of Pasta on their menu. Best place in town!

My favourite place of all times!! Warm people, delicious food and cosy atmosphere 🥰

Hands down the best coffee on Leith Walk. Really lovely Sicilian family-owned cafe. Delicious pannini and pasta; rustic and perfect.

Very nice café serving breakfast and excellent coffee

Great food and a nice atmosphere but a wee bit cold in the resteraunt.

Great pasta, lovely atmosphere and a nice service.

We love it. They are so nice. I love sicily. I love the food because its so spectacular. Forza Palermo

Great place for tasty Italian food in Edinburgh! Really cute authentic vibes and the staff are super friendly. A gem of a place, highly recommend.

Very cute, and great food at fantastic value.

amazing hot chocolate and veggie panini

Delicious toasties, amazing owners. Always a pleasure. Shame not enough spaces inside, but lovely place.

Just had the most delicious mortadella focaccia, and roast pepper mozzarella sarnie for £12. Got take-away but looks like they have lots of yummy Italian produce, juices, coffee etc. Will definitely try to sit in next time!

Easily the best value for quality menu in any cafe in leith. Top, family run business with superb service, excellent quality food and coffee. There's really no comparison elsewhere in Edinburgh. 5 stars.

Wow, what a little gem! If you love Italian (and more specific Sicilian) food, then go to Gaia. The panini’s are delicious and the lasagna was fingerlicking good 😊 we even ordered a second plate of pasta. The service is fast and friendly. A must try in Edinburgh!

Great vibe, delicious high quality food cooked fresh and at reasonable prices.

My favourite place on Leith walk! Well priced.

Muy rica comida italiana! A buen precio

I visited two days in a row. Friendly staff and great pasta specials every day. Oh, and great coffee!

Amazing little Italian deli that serves food too. Wonderful people hosting. The place is a little small and fills up very quick, but if you get a spot you are in for a treat. Definitely recommend any of the specials they have. Loved the arancinis

Lovely place we had a late lunch in the other day. Staff really friendly and enjoyed the music too.

Honestly this is one of my favourite spots in the world. Even when I’ve been having the worst time they’re always there slinging out absolutely sublime pasta and toasties and the staff are super lovely. I have absolutely nothing but praise if you aren’t going here already make sure you do!

Gaia is the best Italian resturant in Edinburgh. The food is amazing and the people are beatiful. Is cozy place and rember me my home! Is something special for the city!!!!! You can try the genuine food from Italy, and you will remember for all life!!!!

Delicious food and great price!

Fantastic place for lunch or coffee and pastries. We went twice in two days whilst visiting Edinburgh. The specials change every day, and there's lots of fresh produce to buy in store too

Most amazing Italian restaurant with wildly affordable prices

Not impressed by the spaghettis marinara, but the tiramisu was the best I ever had. Nice service where they don't pressure you to move on. Nice atmosphere too.

A great place to eat with friends What can I say about Gaia? The variety of dishes is small, there are a couple of regulars and a few that alter each day. The menu covers soup, choice of pasta dishes, filled paninis and desserts. Small, varied menus usually means fresh and homemade. Lasagne is made each Saturday and arancini each Thursday. This is a family run deli, each dish is lovingly prepared by Mum & Dad in a kitchen area that can be seen from the tables whilst son and daughter enthusiastically add support. We have eaten here a few times and each occasion we have tried something different. And each time has been a success. And If you don’t fancy a full meal? We have popped in just for a coffee, or some coffees and cake and have always been welcomed. Bravo !!!

Fantastic panino. Thanks so much

10/10 food, service & environment

Sicilian family run wee café/restaurant/delicatessen, very good quality food, excellent panini, kind & open hearted owners.

Such a lovely Italian 😍! Everyone was very friendly and the food was really good!

Wonderful food, lovely service, and brilliant value. The mixed bruschetta were especially good

Beautiful food, reasonably priced and great staff!

Very good Italian food! Really good bucatini all’amatriciana!

One of my favourite lunch spots in Leith, delicious fresh pastas and paninis, lovely coffee, just a great authentic Italian deli!

Amazing food! Amazing service! We will definitely go back!

A wonder the place, it is is the second time I go to the restaurant and always have good experiences.

It was too oily and heavy, I felt bogged down after having the food. Just too greasy, and the pasta was way over cooked, I wasn’t sure if I was biting down on a piece of pasta or the cheesy slob. Dessert was okay, but nothing extraordinary. Rather disappointed as I had high hopes.

Comida italiana riquísima. Las pastas están muy buenas y los paninis increíbles. Comimos pasta de brócoli, provolone con tomate y panini de albóndigas y recomendadísimos los dos. El servicio y la atención perfectas y además a precios asequibles! La camarera habla también español y es majísima. Parada obligada, si venís a Edimburgo no podéis iros sin pasar por aquí. Se suele llenar a la hora de la comida (13.00) pero abren ininterrumpido hasta las 18 así q podéis venir más tarde (a nuestro horario de comer...) Y comer tranquilos. Buen ambiente y también se puede coger para llevar. No tienen alcohol pero si queréis traer vuestra botella solo os cobran el descorche. Sin duda repetiré cuando vuelva.

Taste of Italy in heart of Leith.. best Italian food that we had in a long time..

Wow so beautifully Italian and authentic. Menu with a few options which changes regularly, everything is super fresh and traditional. The folks who run it are so wonderful, especially the nonna through the back. Great ambience, and they even serve crodino!

Great food and fantastic atmosphere

grazie grazie grazie. Grilled vegetables with mozzarella and pesto panini! Such a taste sensation I swear the world stopped spinning for a second. Until next time

Absolutely amazing Italian deli. One of the best spots in the city for a quick sandwich, such a hidden gem. The home made lentil soup is also delicious.

The family that run Gaia are so lovely. The food is amazing, simple, and freshly made to order. The deli has a good selection, and there are good Sicilian and other Italian treats. They also sell 00 flour.

Great Italian Deli with good food

My first visit, warm and friendly service and delicious, authentic pasta and panini dishes. Also a selection of sicilian delicacies to take home.

Gaia is a cozy place to have an intimate lunch with your partner, parents or friends. It radiates the Italian way of life with friendly staff, aesthetic design and amazing food. Great prices for the quality and quantity. Delicious vegan option too. 10/10 I recommend 110%

Friendly staff. So nice. I had a 4 cheese panini. Delicious. Proper Italian style bread. Didn't have to wait long on my food and it was busy enough. Seating inside and on the street. Not many spaces so you might need to wait a bit at peak times.

Popped in for a bite to eat. Never AGAIN! Food was not freshly prepared, also the huge waitress served us our plates of pasta, but one of our party noticed her hygiene was questionable, she kept scratching her neck and wiping her face, and never washed her hands before serving us. Wasted lunch. For all 5 of us.

All very yummy and great little place to eat lovely decor

Once inside, you feel like you are in Italy! Love this place and the the food is so delicious 👌🏽

A genuine a Sicilian deli, with truly homemade pasta dishes, cheese and salamid hidden opposite Pilrig church. Worth the detour

O-là-là, what a place! From the sweet Italian interior to their local products, fresh pasta and nice staff, everything was perfect. And the prices are so reasonable! Try out their fizzy drinks, they’re made of different types of citrus fruits. Grazie!

Delicious food, lovely service. Great vibe. Highly recommend

Brilliant small Sicilian cafe with good selection of authentic panini, pasta and deserts. With great coffee and unusual cold drinks on offer.

Gaia is great. Tasty food, good coffee and lovely customer service

Pasta is amazing. Atmosphere is so cosy and could spend hours here - highly recommend.

ahhh un posto in leith che fa pasta ITALIANA buonissima!!! (e tante altre cose). Posto veramente carino, e i prezzi anche sono buoni. GRAZIE. <3

Amazing. Eat here. Soon. Diavolo or die! 😂🤣

My partner and I visit often. Small but a must visit !

Really tasty food and great coffee

Really tasty honest food! Thanks so much!

Some time ago in a seafood restaurant a waiter recommended Gaia to me, and I am grateful to that coz the food and coffee in Gaia were amazing. We had two different pasta dishes, a salmon linguine and a fusilli in tomato sauce with aubergines. And they are done AL DENTE! The pasta was both tender and chewy, a texture I have long missed! This was a huge surprise indeed. And we had the mixed bruschettas as starter, which served 3 different types – green pesto with mozzarella, olive and aubergines in tomato sauce, and spinach on melted cheese. All tasted very great with a generous amount of fillings. And the cappuccino served there was great - it was a dry one with a thicker layer of foamed milk.

Our favourite place in Edinburgh. Tasty food at a fair price 😊

Such a filling meal! The trio of deserts are to die for! Such wonderful.customer service the whole film made us feel so welcome.

Amazing place! Very good quality Italian food +amazing service and good price 🙂🙂

Great tasting pasta and paninni. Portions are very filling and tasty at a very reasonable price. Great selection of Italian produce as well.

We had pasta, salami platter and soup. It was all wonderful and very authentically italian

More than just the takeaway cafe it appears to be from the outside. Definitely worth sitting in and having a more substantial lunch on occasion. Good value for hearty, tasty Italian home cooking. Arancini are a must if they have any left. Great coffee too!

Very friendly staff and gorgeous panettone!

Cozy place for a quick lunch and what is the most important for me - dog friendly <3

Had a great time here lovely coffee and a very good Panini. I will be back.

Amazing Sicilian experience, lovely food and great customer service. Gaia staff make you feel like you are part of their family

Il locale è molto carino e caratteristico. Il personale è molto gentile. Fermati x una pausa. Buono il cappuccino ma buonissimo il cannolo siciliano ed anche il tiramisù. Inoltre si possono acquistare tantissime prelibatezze e c'è l'imbarazzo della scelta. Atmosfera familiare, ci si sente a casa. Super consigliato. Ritornata peccato che causa covid la porta rimanga aperta per il ricircolo dell'aria, ma noi seduti all'ingresso siamo congelati.

Amazing family owned Italian place. Great food and coffee. Will gladly visit again.

Excellent small Italian/Sicilian family run shop. Offering food, groceries and deli items that are straight from Italy. Wonderful folks.

Always worth a visit when in Edinburgh.

Wonderful wee cafe that always replenished heart and soul.

It feels like home 😍 I’m Italian and I can say this place offers Authentic Italian cuisine at a reasonable price😊

I love the food here. But also the feeling of being at home. ❤️

Only a recent discovery, having lived in Leith for 10 years. Paninis are absolutely delicious! And great value too. I've been back numerous times since, as it's always so tasty!

Seating available both inside and out, the coffee and salads here are delicious! I had the Mediterranea which was very filling and the freddo cappuccino (which is rare to find in Edinburgh).

Great small Italian deli with super friendly staff and great panini, coffee and more ! Will be coming here again!

The tiramisu is really good! Homemade. The coffee is also great.

This Sicilian cafe is amazing. A great coffee and an amazing food. It is good, it is very well-priced to be Edinburgh and the staff is very friendly. I cannot ask for more! I will go back many more times. The cannoli is absolutely gorgeous as well as all the cakes and pasta they made. Totally recommended.

Come here quite often and can never get enough!! The product is unbelievable, everythings so tasty and fresh, nice variety in charcuterie and cheeses! Service is sooo friendly and knowledgeable. I LOVE everything about this place and recommend it to everybody I know:). Always the best of the best for the Gaia family and see you soon again! Grazie mille gente bellisima!

I have just got back from my first visit to Gaia and I couldn't be happier, the staff were so lovely (dealing with me having forgotten my mask and trying to negotiate the dog who is a cheese fiend). The panini was one of the best I have had, absolutely delicious and packed full. Thanks so much :) I will be back... Better prepared next time ha.

Wonderful service. Great food and hospitality. We'll be back :)

Highly recommended, try their fresh pasta dishes for lunch. Delicious!

There's only a few seats inside and some outside but the atmosphere is welcoming. The pasta is delicious, the paninis huge and the pistachio cake is just amazing. They also sell Italian foods and Galvinini (sp?) drinks and do take out. Great place for a relaxed, enjoyable lunch.

Amazing Italian Place. Has a couple sits inside and also outside. Stuff is very friendly the food is delicious. I totally recommend

Great restaurant with lovely customer service. Food is very tasty and made to order.

Huge pannini for not a lot of money! It was delicious too! Coffee was also lovely. Will come back.

Really tasty authentic Italian food. Staff were extremely friendly, would highly recommend!