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.
Toni's
City Centre
- Food served: Mon-Fri noon-2.15pm, 5-10.30pm; Sat noon-10.30pm; Sun 4-10pm.
- Also offers: Vegetarian options (at least 25% of main courses), Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Takeaway, Pre-theatre menu
- Open since: 2000
- Average price 2 courses:
£7.50 (set lunch)
£15 (evening meal) - House wine: £12.50 per bottle
The List's Eating & Drinking Guide 2008 is now in the shops. This review is taken from the 2007 edition.
Since taking charge here in July 2006, the Flores family have worked to ensure that Toni's is more than just another city centre pizza joint. Despite the location, it feels more like a neighbourhood favourite. The Italian staff, aided by translations from Daniela, deliver efficient service while her imposing father, Mino, creates the lively atmosphere. He flits between kitchen and dining room, charming the regulars, cajoling the waiters and barracking the chefs. The menu offers a large choice of pizza, pasta and risotto, but the specials board moves towards less stereotypical dishes. Gnocchi baked in foil releases a plume of basil-scented steam, while a generous antipasto is raised above the norm with slices of creamy soft cheese. Main course specials range from fried market fish to some deliciously tender cubes of veal stewed in a tomato broth, with herb-flecked rice to soak it all up. Revealing a bit of ambition, there are tentative plans for Italian language classes and wine events, while 'Mama' Flores already creates personalised food hampers filled with Italian treats starting at £20.
- High point: Family atmosphere
- Low point: Unimaginative desserts
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