Our party had a lovely experience at Vittoria on the Walk. We must have been lucky getting seating for 6 without a reservation (but this may have been because we were dining later than the normal rush). Our server was so friendly and interactive. He made great wine recommendations and treated us very well. This restaurant has a certain hustle and bustle of a busy Italian restaurant, but still captures the intimate feeling of closeness with their seating area. We decided to start with Focaccia and it wasn't disappointing! It had a crisp exterior with a nice, fluffy interior. The Focaccia had just the right amount of oil and salt to make it the perfect starter. Despite having a delicious line-up of pasta, I just had to go with the pizza. Once again, I wasn't disappointed in the slightest. The pizza had some of the most delicious sauce I've had in a while. The cheese was perfectly melted and the crust featured a similar structure to the Focaccia. What really set the pizza apart was the chili oil our waiter drizzled on top. I'm so glad I took him up on his offer because it added a pleasant spicy kick to the pizza. I was also able to sample my wife's vegan pizza. She also decided to go with the chili oil and her pizza was some of the best vegan pizza we've experienced together. It was packed with delicious vegetables and the mozzarella vegan cheese wasn't too heavily applied, nor did it give the extra gooey mouth feel that vegan cheese often has. Combined with the chili oil, it was a wonderful experience. I'm so glad we made it out to Vittoria. read more

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Lovely ambiance. Very friendly and helpful staff. Definitely recommend! Had the tagliatelle bolognese main and side of green beans.

Really good Italian good! I had the minestrone soup and risotto. It was perfect for a cold and rainy day! The servers were very nice and made sure everything was alright. I got the crunchy lemon merengue Sunday, and it was amazing! Will 100% be back! read more

Vittoria Restaurant - Crunchy Lemon Merengue Sunday! - Italian Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

We were looking for an Italian restaurant during our visit and saw the review for the place and we had a very nice dinner. We were seated without a reservation which was surprising and the maitre d was very welcoming. For starters we had the Aracini and Panzanella salad. The Aracini were filled with bolognese and had a spicy tomatoes sauce. They were perfectly fried and full of flavor. Not a lot of spice but enough to cut through the fry. The salad was an excellent version of the dish, with capers and peppers in addition to the standard bread, mozarella, and tomato. It had an excellent balasamic and oils dressing. Our only suggestion was using a more flavorful tomatoe like a campari versus the beef steak. The mains were chicken wrapped in ham and squid ink risotto with calamari. Both dishes were excellent. The chicken was moist and the ham added a depth of flavor. The squid ink risotto was a perfect risotto which is even harder with squid ink so we were very impressed. The squid was soft and perfectly prepared as well. The flavors were complex and a blend between the sea and a slight level of spice/heat. Very delicious. In general the wait staff was good with our main waiter Manuel was very attentive and helpful. But one of the assistants was rude with us many of the tables. And some of the others were not as friendly, which was off putting at first but once Manuel took over things improved. Overall, it was a great meal and we definitely recommend it. Usually plan on reservations but you can try with out them and you may get lucky as well. read more

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Food was great. We did the half pasta, half pizza option. Amazing! We also opted for desert, and it was so good. Normally, I have a few bites, and I let my husband eat the rest but not this time. Service was amazing! read more

Made a reservation for my family of 9 to eat here Christmas Eve. Service was excellent along with the food. We had the pasta, risotto, pizza, steak and all was delicious as was the desserts. Highly recommend. read more

It was cold, it was dark, and I was hungry. I walked by Vittoria with no real expectations aside that it looked nice from the window. When I walked in I felt like I had walked out of Scotland and in to Italy. That's not a shot at Scotland just surprised. The dining room was nice and clean, they had gelato at the bar area, and the dishes coming out all looked very good. Most entrees were about 12-15 pounds and seemed to have very fresh artisanal ingredients. My table had a few different pasta dishes and all were done very well. If you are in Scotland and are looking for something different this place is worth a try. read more

Vegetarian Options: Plenty of options, but the ravioli I had here was the best ravioli I have ever had in my entire life. We started our meal with the assortment of fresh bread with olive oil and balsamic, which I highly recommend. My cousins got the gnocci for their main course. The gnocci was pillowy and covered in a fresh savory tomato sauce. Finally we finished our meal with 3 affogatos and took home our leftovers for some late night snacking. We had been travelling through Ireland and Scotland for two weeks, and this was our last (and BEST) meal we had while there. Service: The staff was very friendly and helpful with recommendations. We were never left waiting and always had someone checking on us. *Note for fellow Americans* It is not customary for restaurant staff to leave your check on your table for you soon after your food comes out. If you don't ask for it, they will never bring it. We sat here and hung out an hour after our meal was over before we realized this. They actually don't rush you to get out, its so nice! read more

Vittoria Restaurant on Leith Walk has been around since the 1970s, which I think is brilliant, as it makes this a bit of an Italian legend on the Leith Walk/city centre scene. The focus here is traditional quality Italian food straight up, so if you want a hearty portion of your favourite traditional pasta dish, or just a taste of something that is wholeheartedly home cooking, then Vittoria is your place. Being family owned, the feel of the restaurant is warm and welcoming, and the staff are cheery, friendly, and ever the Italian charmers. You just get that no nonsense, community, relaxed vibe about the place, so you always feel entirely comfortable coming in for a meal.There's an extensive breakfast, lunch and dinner menu, so you won't be stuck for options, even if you're a super fusspot when it comes to eating out. read more

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This is a great Italian eatery situated on Leith Walk which offers good, well-priced food and top service. I've been here a few times with my friends and it always delivers the same quality of experience. The dcor inside isn't the most modern, but it still feels comfortable and friendly from the moment you walk. The service is also inviting and friendly an the food seems to take no time at all to reach you from the moment you order. I went for the spaghetti carbonara the last time I was there (original, I know) and it was probably one of the best ones I've ever had. To top off the great service and food, it's all quite cheap with mains costing about £5-6, so you get a decent, filling meal whch won't leave you out of pocket. I would certainly recomment Vittoria, I just wish it wasn't so far away from where I live! read more

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I much prefer the other branch of Vittoria, on George IV Bridge. Maybe it's because this one isn't right in the middle of the Old Town and so doesn't have the same bustling atmosphere, or maybe it's because there's not that much variation between the menus on offer in the two places. Either way, although I couldn't specifically put my finger on it I think that this Vittoria lacks a bit of the character of the other branch. Don't get me wrong, the service was just as attentive in this one and the food was just as tasty. But I'd paid £7 in a taxi to get to this one, whereas I could have walked to the other one in under 10 minutes for free, and had pretty much exactly the same meal. read more

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This restaurant is one of my favourites in Edinburgh. Thay have a lovely large restaurant in leith and have been there for many years. The staff are very friendly and the italian food is to die for. Well cooked with a large selection. They have Disabled Facilities and an excellent Children's Menu. With Al fresco dining and Intimate tables available for any special occasion. The Restaurant is fully air conditioned and they have a party room for party bookings which is fully licensed with its own bar and entrance. And can seat up to 50 guests. A beautiful and modern restuarant with the italian family atmosphere. read more

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Great place for pizza while in Scotland. From the moment you enter this place, the service is great. Pizza was very fresh and delicious as well. Will definitely come back. read more

Is there a better way to enjoy your meal? - Not on the day we visited Vittoria Restaurant Leith. The Sun was out, the terrasses filled with Ra-worshippers and the drinks were flowing. That was our idea, Anita A and Tanja R got us a nice sunny table on a crowded terras. The waiting staff was busy, but trying very hard. And hard it must have been as they were fully dressed while the most punters were full on their way of getting drunk (in the most sophistictaed way only, mind you). I ordered my Beer and it took about 3 chase ups to get it. - after that all was going swimmingly. We ordered a meal (Pasta Carbonara Classico), bottle of wine and dessert (affagato) It was all yummy and well done to the waiters! (and I have a better tan now as well) read more

This was probably the most memorable and best Italian food I ever had... ever! And it was by far the best meal of our 13-day trip through Ireland and the UK. I wasn't expecting much since it was an included meal on our tour, but I now rave about how amazing everything was at this restaurant - from their food and drinks to their service and level of professionalism. Everything seemed to work out perfectly. Their bruschetta was the best I've had, their pasta was perfect! Their beef dish fell off the bone, it was so tender and moist. I can't wait to go back to that city, one reason being because of this place! One thing to note is it's right next door to the Elephant House, renowned for the spot where JK Rowling wrote Harry Potter. read more

I was so looking forward to my visit to Vittoria. I had heard only good things and knowing it was part of the same people who do La Favorita I had high hopes for the evening. In one word; good. Not great, good. An hour after arriving our orders were taken (18 people at 8pm get a bit tetchy when they have to wait so long! Luckily I had an emergency banana.) I had the Pate Della Casa to start and it wasn't fantastic. I'm a pate fiend (and to be honest, Ondine has ruined me for life) but this was quite...meh...Served with 2 scoops of pate, 6 slices of bread and some red berry jam it was tasty but a tad underwhelming, considering it was marked as 'Recommended by the owner'. Other starters being stuffed into starving mouths around me were the calamari which was quite good, the goats cheese which looked and tasted really nice and the pork ribs which my friend devoured so I imagine they were tasty! For main, I had a Pizza Hawaii and it was a good pizza, again, not fantastic but definitely good. The portion sizes in Vittoria are ginormous and unfortunately I ate far too fast and was unable to finish my pizza but the staff kindly wrapped it up to take home. The restaurant itself has a bizarre layout! But is decked out in full Italian style and I quite like it. I had two problems with the service, one that they took a while to get going and two that once they were going they completely rushed it! My friend not only had an unfinished starter taken away from her but then had her bottle of wine poured for someone else! Apart from those minor issues it was all smiles and a bit of banter so not bad overall. Vittorias didn't live up to my high expectations but I can't figure out if that's my fault or its. read more

A good restaurant, but the menu itself, as the previous reviewer said, is very generic Italian. Saying that, however, the food was good. The place could really do with a facelift, but its in walking distance of the city center and its very cheap too, so its all relative, I guess. Ideal place to pop into for a quick meal. read more

At first I came here because it was convenient, as it is across the street from where I was staying. I came back because it was AMAZING. Both times I felt treated like I was a regular and the food was exceptional. RUN, don't walk, to this true Italian gem in the heart of Edinburgh. Tip: they will do half portions of the pasta if you ask. As a solo traveler, this was wonderful for me, allowing me to try more than one dish. Trust me, you'll want to try more than one! read more

Great Italian restaurant! Food was delicious and lunch specials made meals very affordable. read more

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I often hear people to refer to Vittoria as one of the best Italian's in Edinburgh. This could be true, however as I don't often go out to eat Italian food I don't have a lot to compare it to. Vittoria is a family owned restaurant and I almost feel like I was reminded of this at every opportunity. Which is fair enough for them to be proud of their successful family business. The menu is your standard Italian of pizzas, pastas and meat dishes. I had a pizza which I really enjoyed, freshly made and crispy with the right amount of toppings- not too much and not too little. My boyfriend had a calzone which I was pretty jealous of. Huge in size and packed full of meat he inhaled it quite happily. Me being a pansy, little girl couldn't finish a whole pizza so they kindly boxed it up for me. Tasted just as good the next morning for breakfast. The service was actually really good with friendly waiters and prompt service. I will most likely return here as it seems like a safe option for good, hearty Italian food. read more

Italian is my favourite food, something about the flavour or the portion size just makes me happy. I was told about this place last year by my friend. Every time we met he would ask me if I had been, I was beginning to think that they hired him for PR. I'm going to say something controversial, but the food in Vittoria is better than what you get in Italy. Usually the first time I venture to a new Italian place, I get Spaghetti Bolognese. Because lets face it, if they can't get the classics right, there is no hope. The meat was fresh, the pasta wasn't overcooked and soggy and the sauce was nearly a sexual experience. The staff we're all really friendly too. This is a family run place so it feels like your guests in their kitchen and the service was amazingly fast. Stop reading, just go. read more

Vittoria Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

I think it was because Vittoria is a chain that I wasn't expecting too much from the place when I went a few months back. Italian is one of my favourite cuisines and there is nothing worse than when restaurants do it badly. I wasn't disappointed with this place. The food was fantastic, and even though we only had time to stop for a main course (Boo!), It was fab. The pizza Golfo (broccoli, salmon and King prawns) was a really unusual but absolutely delicious combination. I have never seen it on a menu before and I would specifically come back here to have it again. I managed to squeeze in a cheeky coffee made with amaretto for a very reasonable £2.80. This may be in the running for one of my favourite Italians in the City! read more

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This is a good place with decent Italian food. Might even be the best I've had in Edinburgh. Mind you, I come from a place that's fairly awash with really good Italian, so it's a bit of a struggle to impress me in this arena. I like their pastas and they have good pizzas and nice salads. And I'll admit I haven't tried much else. The service has always been friendly. The best thing here has to be sitting out front on a nice summer day. They have a large outside area positioned just right to get the afternoon sun, and when it's nice out it can be a terrific place for a glass of wine between friends. Inside (as has been previously noted) it's a bit tired, though I've seen far worse. If you're in the neighbourhood and craving Italian, this would be the place I'd point you to. read more

The original Vittoria restaurant (they have another on George IV Bridge in Edinburgh), family friendly and great service. The food's good too, lots of lovely pasta dishes. Generous portions. Seems quite tight for space, but like it's sister premises on the bridge, you'll be surprised how big it is downstairs! read more

Pasta or Pizza that's maybe to most difficult question when you go to an Italian restaurant like this. In Vittoria, you can get both, a half portion of pasta and a small pizza! The restaurant is nice but caters for a lot of diners. Nevertheless you don't have to wait long for your food. When it does come, the presentation can leave a lot to be desired, the above pizzapasta comes crammed together on one plate for example. Vittoria does the simple things well but if you are looking for a bit more culinery, it might be an idea to try another restaurant like La Concha. read more

This is a lovely restaurant that no matter when you go it's always busy. The staff are very friendly and efficient and the food is fantastic, especially the pizza and fish dishes, although beware of the mussels they can be a tad on the salty side. It's the perfect place to go with your partner, friend or the whole family for a nice lunch or dinner. However the staff are always welcoming, even if you just want to pop in for a coffee and some cake. Price wise the food is good value. read more

Vittoria is really nice restaurant, friendly and affordable for everyone who wants to taste a original Italian food. I recomand to book before as during the week-end is always quite busy read more

Vittoria has an almost legendary status among city residents and given its wholesome, no-fuss, affordable Italian nosh, it is hardly surprising. Whether you choose pasta or pizza, the quality of the food is faultless and would be difficult to surpass, even on the streets of Rome or Milan. The restaurant is family-run and the friendly, welcoming ambiance (coupled with the flirtatious waiting staff) ensures the dated decor does not hold your attention for too long. Of course, as with all good Italian eateries, Vittoria has an outside terrace, perfect for an authentic al fresco dining experience. After all, what could be more glorious that sampling a glass of chilled prosecco as you enjoy the sunshine on Leith (Walk). read more

Myself and boyfriend decided to pop in for some dinner on Friday night. We luckily got a table that we had until 7.30 ( we arrived at 6.15pm) so that was fine as we were pretty tired and didnt want a late night. We were promptly taken to our table, we decided on a beer and a Margarita. Lush!!!! The for starter we had the meat antipasti that stated the usual 'meat, cheese, olive oil, bread etc, but when it arrived their was a great selections of salami and chirizo, but only a small 'dollop' of cheese and 2 tiny pieces of bread, along with a slice of melon...still i fab stack of pickles and olives, we ofcourse had to order a basket of bread...i wanted cheese! like at least a couple of choices!!...I love cheese!! For main, Robert ordered the pasta that he said ' it grew on him' and I ordered pizza, unusal for me as i would normally always choose a pasta dish, the pizza was above average, and overall i enjoyed my meal, but then i have been on a big diet recently, so maybe anything more than 500 calories would be fabby to me ha!! Would i go back?? No, however and a big however....i have had a takeaway pizza from here and they are much better! Defo for takeaway and cheaper!! read more

edinburgh is almost over run for options when it comes to italian dining. there is pretty much an italian restaurant available on most streets in the city with the choices being from quite good to quite mediocre. however when a good standby is needed for a quick and not too pricey dinner Vittoria always comes to mind. Vittoria is part of a rather small but impressive italian empire in the edinburgh dining scene. there are two Vittoria's, la favourita, divino enoteca, and taste of italy in the family. i've been to three out of the five and while la favourita is by far my favourita the Vittoria on Leith Walk is A-OK. on a friday night they were able to fit two of us in after phoning only 30 minutes before arriving to get a table. we did have to wait a few minutes when we arrived for our table to be ready but they have a small waiting area so it's not too much of a problem. this was the first time i'd been in this branch since they had a massive refurb a few years ago so it's looking quite smart these days. they seem to have opened up the space a bit as it's a it of an odd set up-sort of a U shape with two main rooms and space for tables along the back of the U near to where the kitchen is. the service is ok, it's quite rushed in a way but i never felt forced to have to give the table back at any point. however when we queried about our glass of prosecco not being full, we were sort of just dismissed by the waiter with a this is what the measure is comment. it seemed smaller than a typical glass so not sure if he was just pawning us off instead of offering a solution. the food though is tasty, i had the spaghetti and meatballs which was a good portion and filled me up nicely for my long run the next morning. it was a bit peppery but i'm not sure if that was due to me having fresh pepper grinded on top or if the sauce was peppery in general. i had a bit of my friend's pizza which was quite tasty as well. so for a good stand by with consistency in terms of food and quick service, Vittoria is definitely a good place to go. read more

While visiting from New York we stumbled upon this place. We were so happy with the prompt and accommodating service as well as the variety and quality of the food. Well worth the stop. And if I am ever in Edinburgh again I will make the trip back for another delicious lunch! read more

Good Italian food and a nice place. I came early in the evening and the place was packed... with servers. So many people in uniform just standing next to the tables chatting and laughing. Wasn't super happy with the bruschetta, but the pasta was delicious and suuuper hot. Good coffee and nice tiramisu. Service was friendly and helpful. read more

My first course was the special of the day and quite interesting: "Capesante": scallops, black pudding, pancetta, and green pesto dressing. The pancetta went well with the scallops as well as the black pudding, but the two latter were more coexisting peacefully. My sea bass main course was fine but not outstanding. The daughter had a pizza, which was very cheesy, and she was happy. I have forgotten the glass of wine but it went well with the food. A glass of Aberlour afterwards helped with the cilly temperature on the way back to the B&B. A fine meal but not a must-visit. read more

We stumbled upon this little gem after a night at the theatre. The staff were very friendly and helpful, food was very tasty. Not at all expensive. Well worth a visit. read more

I needed somewhere relatively unchallenging to take my family when they had just arrived to visit having been driving all day. Vittoria seemed like the perfect choice: Italian food, relaxed atmosphere and opposite my flat, and in that respect I can't fault it. It was comfortable, not too noisy and the food was good. You're unlikely to have a life-changing culinary experience here but that wasn't what I was looking for on this occasion. I had Polpette as a starter which is meatballs in a delicious tomato sauce and a Capricciosa pizza as a main which while not a very adventurous choice was just what I wanted. The pizza was very good, nice thin base, plenty of cheese and plenty of flavour. Also we had an excellent bottle of Valpolicella which was a lovely surprise. Vittoria does what it does very well. As Italian comfort food goes it's great. The food's tasty, the portions are generous and the staff are very attentive (probably crossing the line to a little over-friendly). I would definitely go again. read more

The macaroni croquette were served over a cherry tomato and pesto salad. Amazing! The seafood spaghetti was delicious: Mussels, squid, octopus, herbs and spices. I was really inclined to write this review however, because the service is one of the best I've ever encountered. Love it here. read more

Dining by myself I was rather surprised to get rather a nice table round the back here. The section I was in did seem to have some ordering problems though, with a few misdeliveries occurring while I was there. My food was good. The garlic bread was a bitdifferent, but not in a bad way. Drinks were overpriced though a fiver for a pint of Birra Moretti! read more

Liked the place. Liked the food. Seating was not always prompt but was ok each time we visit. Reservations a must as the place fills up quite fast. All ice cream deserts are highly recommended! read more

Great, hard-working, family Italian far from the maddening crowds of Edinburg's city centre in a scruffy part of Leith. The minestrone alone is worth a trip! Yum, yum, yum! read more

Food was delicious, clearly homemade and served quickly. From my experience, Italian food can be repetitive and easily ruined but this restaurant was unique and tasty for a good price. Not to mention the owners/ staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. read more