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.
L'Aragosta
- Food served: Tue–Sat noon–2.30pm, 5.30–10.30pm; Sun 4–10pm. Closed Mon
- Pre-theatre times: Tue–Thu 5.30–10.30pm; Fri/Sat 5.30–7pm
- Number of wines sold by the glass: 2
- Also offers: Vegetarian options (at least 25% of main courses), Gluten-free options, Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access, Takeaway, Pre-theatre menu
- Music on stereo: Italian pop/easy listening
- Capacity: 45
- Largest group: 50
- Open since: 1998
- Average price 2 courses:
£8.50 (set lunch)
£15 (evening meal) - Pre-theatre price: £9.50
- House wine: £10.95 per bottle
This review appears in the The List's Eating & Drinking Guide 2008 – in the shops now or buy online.
Football – alongside quality cuisine – is evidently a serious passion of Domenico Rossi, the head chef and joint proprietor at L'Aragosta since 2006. There's a national team calendar hanging above the doorway near a careworn tricolore. Elsewhere, a proudly framed AC Milan shirt covered in signatures shares the wall with black and white photos of past Italian glories. The food's a winner, too. The menu might be svelte, but it still poses guests with a selection conundrum. Beefy grilled tomatoes stuffed with gooey Gorgonzola and topped with fresh rocket and parmesan has to be a first-team starter, although mascarpone rolled in smoked salmon is a classy substitute. Pizza, pasta and meat dishes (chicken, veal, fish and steak) make up a familiar mid-meal trio. One of the stars is pollo Milanese – a huge supreme of bread-crumbed chicken served with spaghetti Napoli. If you're really hungry at the end, throw on some tartufo bianco – a scoop of coffee-centred vanilla ice-cream floating in fresh espresso and coated with crushed meringue. It's a great finisher.
- High point: Monthly Italian night: six courses, wine and live music for £35
- Low point: Staff may gloat about the Euro 2008 qualifiers
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