Origano
- Food served: Mon–Thu 5–10pm; Fri 12.30–2.30pm, 5–10.30pm; Sat 12.30–10.30pm; Sun 1–10pm.
- Number of wines sold by the glass: 5
- Delivery: £1.50 or free on orders over £13
- Also offers: Vegetarian options (at least ¼ main courses), Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Free wi-fi
- Music on stereo: modern funk / soul
- Opening times: Mon, Wed & Thu 5–10.30pm; Fri & Sat 12.30–11pm; Sun 4–10.30pm. Closed Tue.
- Capacity: 21
- Largest group: 21
- Open since: 2011
Tell us more about this place.
- Average price:
£12.50 (lunch)
£12.50 (evening meal) - House wine: 12.50 per bottle
- BYOB: £3 corkage (Mon/Tue only)
The 2012 edition of The List's Eating & Drinking Guide is out now – only £5.95 (+p&p).
This review is taken from the current (2012) edition.
Leith Walk is rich with Italian restaurants vying for a share of the passing custom in this busy part of town, so it was a brave move of Simon Fletcher and Dominik Blicharski to open Origano on a shoestring in mid-2011. The pair are aiming to bring a New York-style neighbourhood pizzeria into the mix and have got off to a very good start. The tiny venue looks the part with simple but modern décor, basic wooden furniture and blackboards listing the antipasto options. Beware of generous portions to start, with the large antipasto sharing platter including a selection of four meats, olives, ciabatta, garlic and pesto dips. Sharing is also the name of the game when it comes to the pizzas, which go up to 16-inch. If you like your pizza thin and crispy, a tasty Milano complete with salami, pepperoni, pancetta, garlic and parsley will hit the spot. For those not interested in pizza, there’s only a limited choice of pasta, including an rather oily arrabbiata. Origano concludes with aplomb, however, with a couple of really good home-made desserts, particularly a fantastically creamy and fluffy tiramisu. Word is getting out about this friendly, cosy, great-value neighbourhood eatery, ensuring it has every chance of success.
- High point: Great value in a cosy, convivial atmosphere
- Low point: Uninspiring pasta dishes prove disappointing
A small and friendly authentic pizzeria offering fantastic freshly made pizza, pasta and antipasto sharing platters. All of our bread and dough is made fresh straight from our kitchen. The fresh tiramisu is a must!
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