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:
   £22 (lunch)
   £22 (evening meal)
• House wine: £17 per bottle

• High point: Superior food and wine
• Low point: Narrowing down your decision is tricky
• Food served: Mon–Wed 9.30-11.30am, noon–3.15pm, 5–9.15pm; Thu–Sat 9.30-11.30am, noon–3.15pm, 5–10.30pm; Sun noon–3.15pm. [Deli & coffee bar open Mon–Wed 8am—9.30pm; Thu–Sat 8am–midnight; Sun 11am–6pm].
• Open since: 2004
• Also offers: Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access, Takeaway

This review appears in the The List's Eating & Drinking Guide 2008
– in the shops now or buy online.

Centrally located in the swanky shopping precinct of Multrees Walk, Valvona & Crolla VinCaffè exudes a simple sophistication that keeps it at the top of Edinburgh's A-list of Italian eateries. Its sleek chrome and wood-panelled interior, live jazz and black-and-white films projected on to one wall provide a stylish setting, and discreet service permits you to take your time ordering, and enjoying, your selections. A succinct, weekly-changing menu showcases the stellar seasonal Italian produce that devotees of the V&C brand expect, and the marriage of strong flavours that don't overpower shines through in every well thought out dish. Antipasti include marinated beef fillet slices topped with juicy caperberries and the delicately deep-fried calamari special with chunky home-made tartare sauce. Piatto principale range from moreishly creamy home-made pasta with Italian cured bacon and wild mushrooms to ricotta, spinach and nutmeg pancakes dressed with a deliciously light tomato sugo. The dolci menu doesn't disappoint – cinnamon pears poached in red wine or a classic lemon tart cap off a pricey but brilliant meal – and a fabulous wine list featuring some 50 wines by the glass allows you to mix and match without worrying about blowing the budget. Downstairs in the café, a delightful selection of sweet and savoury treats, coffees and wines awaits.