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.
Arcaffe
- Food served: Mon–Wed 9am–3pm; Thu/Fri 9am–3pm. Closed Sat/Sun
- 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
- Music on stereo: Mix of what they like – US/GB/Italian pop
- Capacity: 55
- Largest group: 55
- Open since: 1998
- Average price 2 courses: £12 (lunch)
- 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.
Arcaffe is an unassuming place that might be mistaken for a coffee shop or sandwich takeaway due to its exterior décor. Under new ownership since 2007, it has a slight 'in transition' feel about it, and as this guide went to press there were plans to open in the evening. Local business lunchers seem to make up most of the clientele at present and it's just a shame they probably don't have time to take a siesta after clearing up the massive portions on offer. The penne norcina, with a herby tomato sauce, Italian sausage and ricotta cheese, is perfectly al dente and satisfying, and the bruschetta – something so easy to get wrong – has just the right combination of oil, garlic and tomatoes. Salads, meat and fish dishes and pizza make up the rest of the menu and those with an appetite the size of Naples could go for one of the weekly-changing desserts: the apple pie with a ton of toffee sauce isn't just decadent – it's almost criminal.
- High point: Huge portions
- Low point: Hike for city centre clients
Comments
No comments yet – be the first.
To post a comment you'll first need to log in - not registered? - forgotten password?
