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Valvona and Crolla

Description: From market stall to dot com, Valvona and Crolla now serves the nation from their original premises in Edinburgh. ... more

Valvona and Crolla ... Valvona and Crolla are Scotland's oldest Delicatessen and Italian Wine Merchant; one of Europe's original Specialist Food Shops, founded in 1934. The Italian Specialist Wine Merchant of the Year 2005.

Newest Review: ... I indulged my long time curiosity and took the plunge with my first visit to Valvona and Crolla. The occasion was Sunday brunch. The diners were one vegetarian (moi) and one carnivore with a hearty appetite. Decent preserves and croissants arrived after a short wait along with a selection of freshly baked italian breads, a 'jolly good' bacon butty, and a very tasty vegetarian breakfast (which ... more

... included grilled polenta, roasted and grilled italian veggies topped off with a fried egg). Twas a wee bit more expensive than the usual cafe fare, but it was all well prepared, served with a smile and felt like a nice treat. The extended family run...more

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Valvona and Crolla: An Edinburgh insitution - visit the cafe! (267 words)
by - written on 13/09/09 (Very useful, 5 readings)
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Edinburgh is one of my favourite cities in the whole world in which to spend a long weekend. Any self respecting Scot knows the name Valvona and Crolla the historic Italian Deli and Cafe. This family run Edinburgh institution is just a short stroll beyond the eastern end of Edinburgh's Princes Street, in the shadow of Calton Hill; the one with the faux greek pillared ruin atop. On a recent visit to Scotland's Capital city (a designated World Heritage site), I indulged my long time curiosity and took the plunge with my first visit to Valvona and Crolla. The occasion was Sunday brunch. The diners were one vegetarian (moi) and one carnivore with a hearty ... Read the complete review

Delicate Essen (1094 words)
by - written on 21/02/06 (Very useful, 403 readings)
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I first heard of Valvona and Crolla a good couple of years ago now, via an on-line review of all things. And it took me a few months before I was able to make it to their wonderful shop in Elm Row, nr Leith Walk, Edinburgh. I thought it was high time I share this little delight of Edinburgh that has graced its streets since 1934. Its not the easiest place in Edinburgh to park but by sheer good fortune I have managed to find a spot right outside the place on the two occasions I have chosen to visit..but believe me, dont count on this! Valvona and Crolla established itself in Edinburgh in 1934 to serve the Italian population within Edinburgh, but ... Read the complete review

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