Vittoria's staff are super friendly and will work hard to slot in your party even if you call only a few hours in advance. They do get very busy, though, so plan ahead if you want to eat at a particular time. \n\nThe service is excellent and the atmosphere somehow manages to be both bustling and chill at the same time. Occasionally the wait staff might seem rushed but with a full house that can be overlooked -- they consistently deliver in all other areas.\n\nThe food is good. I can't say AMAZING because having I constantly compare Italian restaurants to a place in Florence and a place in New York and never have any other Italian places come close...But taking away those two stellar exceptions, Vittoria's food is probably the best Italian in Edinburgh -- if not Scotland. Really lovely pastas and starters, only to be improved by increased portion size (please?).\n\nThis is a great place for a birthday or to start a night out. Highly recommended.