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:
   £9.95 (set lunch)
   £22.50 (evening meal)
• House wine: £14.50 regular / £16.50 premium per bottle

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• High point: Olives, nuts, bread and bruschetta before the starters
• Low point: Slight wait for a table
• Food served: Mon–Sat noon–2.15pm, 5.30–10pm. Closed Sun.
• Open since: 2006
• Also offers: Children's portions, Wheelchair access, Pre-theatre menu

This review appears in the The List's Eating & Drinking Guide 2008
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Piccolo Mondo (meaning 'small world') is the reincarnation of a once award-winning Renfrew restaurant of the same name, opened in 1974 by Tony and Giuliana Pierotti. After selling up in 1989, the couple missed the place so much that they opted to give it a rebirth in 2006, near Glasgow's Central Station under the stewardship of their son Emilio. The place is busy even on an early weeknight – proof that a flair for hospitality and value for money food runs in the family. A starter of stuffed mushrooms comes breaded, deep-fried and filled with a deliciously smoky cheese and ham, while the juicy house speciality of potted prawns is served in a creamy garlic sauce with grissini (bread sticks). Slightly less inspired side servings – saffron rice and dry roast potatoes – can let down the petto di pollo novo mondo (escalope of chicken breast in a light tomato sauce). But a fillet of Scottish salmon tastes fresh as the day, with a sprightly sauce of white wine, garlic, chilli and herbs. Decked out in luxurious gold and maroon, the dining room also has paintings of the Pierotti's motherland of Barga, Tuscany. There's a nice balance of class and simple charm about Piccolo Mondo.