# Unknown Italy, Edinburgh — Reviews & Opening Hours > Unknown Italy — Grocery Store in Edinburgh. Rated 4.6/5 from 36 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/edinburgh/restaurants/unknown-italy (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Grocery Store # Unknown Italy 8 St Stephen Street, Edinburgh [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=475808882551301741&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Michele Ventrella](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/108584346952458190560) **In short:** Unknown Italy is a grocery store in Edinburgh, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 36 Google reviews. Details checked 7 October 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Unknown Italy Unknown Italy is a specialist Italian grocery store at 8 St Stephen Street. The shop stocks Italian cheeses, cured meats, and other provisions, and operates a stall at Sunday Stockbridge Market. Staff offer tastings of items such as buffalo cheese. At lunchtime, a meal deal offers a made-to-order sandwich on focaccia, a drink and an Amoretti biscuit for £8. The shop also sells Italian pastries including cannoli, and makes tiramisu in-house. Cheese and cured meat sandwiches are available to order. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Unknown Italy's own website](http://www.unknownitalyltd.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** Closed ## What's nearby - The Bailie Bar next door - Farrow & Ball Edinburgh Showroom next door - Starbucks Coffee next door - Stockbridge Pharmacy next door - Stockbridge Market next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (36 reviews) **Food hygiene rating** Pass **Destination** Edinburgh Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/943219). [More restaurants in Edinburgh](https://staycation.co.uk/edinburgh/restaurants) ★ 4.6 (36 reviews) [Visit official website](http://www.unknownitalyltd.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [07376 265499](tel:07376265499) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Edinburgh **Plus Code** 9C7RXQ5V+25 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Edinburgh Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DEdinburgh%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/edinburgh/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/edinburgh/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Unknown Italy? Unknown Italy is open Mon–Sat 10am–5pm; Sun closed (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Unknown Italy any good? Unknown Italy is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 36 Google reviews. ### How do I contact Unknown Italy? 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