Calzones have always had a loyal following in Edinburgh, but lately they’ve become more than just an occasional treat. People want something warm, filling and baked properly, and the city’s grillhouses have stepped up to meet that demand. Yayas Grillhouse has become a familiar name in these conversations, partly because their calzones strike a balance between comfort and freshness. Each one is prepared to order, folded carefully and baked until the crust has that ideal mix of softness and structure.

What sets them apart is the attention to ingredients. The fillings aren’t overloaded to the point of becoming heavy, and they don’t rely on shortcuts like pre-grated cheese or pre-cooked toppings. The kitchen works with fresh ingredients every day, which makes a noticeable difference when the calzone is cut open and the inside still feels lively instead of flat. Customers often mention that the flavour feels cleaner and more deliberate than typical takeaway calzones, and that’s partly because everything is assembled with care rather than scooped in bulk.

Edinburgh’s calzone scene is more competitive than people realise, but the places that do it well tend to share similar traits: fresh dough, thoughtful fillings, and consistent baking. Yayas fits neatly into that group, offering calzones that feel handcrafted rather than mass produced. It’s one of the reasons locals recommend it when someone asks where to find a reliable calzone without travelling across the city.