Vittoria on the Bridge

Bustling city-centre venue with a loyal, friendly staff serving Italian classics made from quality ingredients.

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Close to the Royal Mile and its visitor attractions, this establishment is ideally placed for hungry tourists seeking an Italian experience in the city centre. It's also popular with students and other regulars – one diner has allegedly visited every day since 2007, so it must be doing something right. Stairs from the main dining area lead to the party room and to Divino Enoteca, a sister wine bar that is ideal for a drink before or after dinner. The lengthy menu offers a host of favourites, well-prepared using high-quality produce. That is evident in starters such as melanzanne alla parmigiana in which tomato and basil enhance mozzarella wrapped in aubergine slices. Mains span pizza, meat and fish dishes that could include perfectly cooked sea bass with gnocchi, and pasta such as al dente spaghetti con polpette – a simple and tasty marriage of perfectly seasoned meatballs and a rich tomato sauce. Desserts cover all the bases, too, from daily specials and ice-cream to the aptly titled Vittoria grand challenge sundae.