Edinburgh getting foodies favourite Paesano Pizza restaurant in prime location
A popular pizza chain could open its first Edinburgh restaurant in the city centre.
Plans have been submitted to the council for new signage at 77A George Street which would see it become Paesano Pizza - a huge favourite among foodies in Glasgow.
Paesano recently opened its third restaurant in Glasgow and at the time of making the announcement owners expressed a desire to continue their expansion in Scotland.
The ground floor retail unit, located between Cafe Andaluz and Bank of Scotland, would include a bar and servery near the entrance and dozens of tables and bench seating within the back of the restaurant.
Paesano is loved for its authentic Napoletana pizzas, sides and desserts, with nearly 50,000 followers on Instagram.
A cover letter in support of the application reads: "Planning, listed building and advertisement consent are being applied for to allow the whole ground and basement floor of the building to be converted into a new Paesano pizza restaurant.
"There are minor entry improvements details proposed at the entrance onto George Street with fascia and projecting signage as well as a new awning discretely attached to the fascia.
"Internally the shell of the unit will be upgraded to be fitted out as a restaurant throughout with kitchen to the rear and in the basement."
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