Vittoria's is the perfect restaurant to sample a real taste of Italy. Renowned for its high level of service and fresh Italian food, book online with Vittoria's on Leith Walk and experience over 40 years of history. You can now also book online at Vittoria's on the bridge and at La Favorita too.
Roma Mia
- Food served: Tue–Sat noon–2.30pm, 5.30–10.30pm; Sun 5–10.30pm. Closed Mon.
- Pre-theatre times: Tue–Sat 5.00–7pm
- Number of wines sold by the glass: 2
- Also offers: Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access, Takeaway, Pre-theatre menu
- Music on stereo: 50s and traditional Italian/ Spanish pop music
- Capacity: 50
- Largest group: 50
- Open since: 1998
- Average price 2 courses:
£10.95 (set lunch)
£20 (evening meal) - Pre-theatre price: £10.95
- House wine: £12.95 per bottle
This review appears in the The List's Eating & Drinking Guide 2008 – in the shops now or buy online.
Accommodating is the word that best describes this Southside restaurant: parking is very easy and it's located near the Pollokshields East train station, just one stop from Central. Co-owner Giuseppe Di Milta also says that the note on the menu about the chef being 'pleased to prepare any dish not on the menu' is quite serious: if customers call in advance, he can get in the ingredients or, if it's wine, choose the requested bottle from their wide and impressive range. The subdued lighting combined with the quiet location make dining a relaxing, comfortable experience. Service is professional and the dishes are well-presented. A firm Italian favourite, melanzane alla Parmigiana, with layers of aubergine, rich tomato sauce and Parmesan, shows the quality of the kitchen here. That makes one wonder if the pasta in the penne Siciliana is slightly overcooked on purpose, to suit Scottish tastes. From the daily-changing blackboard specials, steak fillet alla Calabrese is tender and the sauce has a kick. To finish, customers can go for the sentimental taste of rum baba, a sometimes undervalued dessert that conjures up images of old-style Italian ice-cream cafés.
- High point: Warm, welcoming atmosphere
- Low point: A little off the beaten track
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