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.

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• Average price 2 courses:
   £12.95 (set lunch)
   £22 (evening meal)
• House wine: £13.50 per bottle

• Hitlisted
• High point: Uncomplicated, confident cooking
• Low point: Tiny dining area
• Food served: Tue–Sat noon–2pm, 6–10.30pm. Closed Sun/Mon
• Open since: 2002

This review appears in the The List's Eating & Drinking Guide 2008
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Considering its name, it comes as little surprise that the bruschette at Giovanni Cariello's deceptively modest-looking Haymarket restaurant are something special, the Napoletana balancing the salty tang of anchovies and capers against the sweetness of sun-dried tomatoes. Chef-patron Cariello exploits top quality raw ingredients throughout the menu, as demonstrated by a classic starter of insalata caprese that makes use of fresh, plump slices of mozzarella and properly ripe tomatoes, drizzled with a rich, spicy olive oil. Delicate egg pasta parcels filled with lobster are served in a wonderfully light cream and tarragon sauce, while chicken breast stuffed with asparagus exudes the heady anise fragrance of Pernod. Fish from Eddie's Seafood Market in Marchmont features heavily, with a daily grilled fish special on offer, alongside dishes such as a creamy risotto al frutti di mare that showcases the freshest of Scottish seafood. The attention to quality is also evident in the choice of top-notch house wines. Make sure to book in advance though, as the tiny, unassuming dining room fills up quickly, even early in the week – then simply sit back and enjoy the skilful, confident cooking, brought to the table by distinguished-looking, professional waiters.