Vittoria on the Bridge

Used Vittoria many times over the years in both locations. Enjoyed it every time but sadly today was well below previous standards. We asked about gluten free for the starters as there was gluten free bread available and a quite a few of the starters were something with garlic bread so could they swap it. Told no the chef would t cut a slice just for that. Really poor standard. Why offer pizza and pasta gluten free mains but do nothing for starters and also dessert. You’ll find it’s either sorbet or gelato. Meatball starter I was excited for but instead of the one large Polpette you used to get it was four small very average meatballs. One main course was good the seafood tagliatelle is recommend that, the rucola salad side was a bit tiny for the price. The other main course chicken and spinach risotto was another very average dish. This was a go to in the past and was much better on previous visits. The raspberry sorbet dessert was nice after we had to remind them it was to come with a berry compote which they corrected to be fair. Overall sadly very average for what used to be a highlight for Edinburgh.

We actually walked past this restaurant yesterday and the smell was amazing! We couldn't stop talking about it. We booked the next day and it was packed but the seating wasn't squashed together. Our server Mirko was wonderful and attentive. He catered to our dietary needs and showed me all the dishes that were gluten free. The focaccia being one which was a shock! The food came out in good time and was lovely. The focaccia was smothered in olive oil and rock salt, which was honestly so refreshing, and the gluten free pizza was amazing! It's the best I've ever had! My partner got the chicken and mushroom and my son the calamari and then the prawn pasta. It was so rich. We walked out stuffed. We didn't have dessert but we saw some coming out and they looked so decadent. Definitely worth the visit!!!

Great place to eat italian food, even if you are celiac or gluten free allergic will find delicious food.