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Southern Italian Festival Fun

While our friends are frolicking in the Southern Italian sunshine, over here we can join in with these deliciously sunny rose’ and white wines that are packed full of summer floral aromas and flavours and a unique red that is thick with delicious red and black berry-fruit perfumes and flavours and velvety, rich concentration.

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Chanterelle Mushrooms in store now

Scottish Chanterelle are here – enjoy in our Caffѐ Bar for lunch and dinner. Try with a bottle of chilled Lambrusco Concerto – happy days! Book online...

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Achroous Electric Gin

The signature release from Electric is carefully designed to be different from everything else out there, but maintains the distinct character of gin.

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Top Edinburgh restaurants and wine bars

We are thrilled to announce that in his debut article for Decanter Magazine, Peter Ranscombe (Thank you!!) has named Valvona & Crolla as one of his wine highlights of Edinburgh!

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A home away from home

“Valvona & Crolla, one of the original Italian Delis of Britain, thriving and growing”

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From humble beginnings...

Our Chairman, Cav. Philip Contini joined Valvona & Crolla in full time employment on Monday 17th May 1971, 48 years ago. First pay packet on Saturday 22nd May? £17.

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Pre-Theatre Menu

Take the hassle out of your evening by booking a table with us before the show. Our Caffe Bar is a five-minute walk from the Edinburgh Playhouse, offering a delicious selection of Italian cuisine.
2 courses £16 | 3 courses £20

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5* Reviews

We are so proud to receive some high praise from our valued customers lately that we just can't help but share our favourites!

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Fringe 2019

Join us this August for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Venue 67 and Venue 42

We have...
17 shows
34 performers
over 100 performances!

Click here to see our full list of Fringe events

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V&C Book Supper Club with Sue Lawrence

Come and enjoy a fabulous 2 course Scottish supper with talk & discussion from Sue Lawrence about her new book "A Taste of Scotland’s Islands".

Thursday 26th September

7pm – 9pm

£25

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Funghi Foray 2019

Join our legendary Funghi Foray with leading mycologist Neville Kilkenny. Meet for coffee at Valvona & Crolla then travel by coach to our top-secret location. Foray with Neville and enjoy a well-earned packed lunch of food and wine. Neville will then identify your funghi and give an educated and insightful talk about the pleasures and perils of cooking with wild mushrooms. Recipes from Mary Contini and 10% discount on your purchases when you return to the shop.

Saturday 28th September.

Tickets £49: include morning coffee and pastry, coach travel, a light lunch with one glass of wine and tutored foray. Arrive at Elm Row at 7.30am for coffee. Depart 8am. Arrive back at 3pm. Foragers must wear sturdy walking shoes and bring waterproof clothing.

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The Directors Recommend

We have new products coming in all the time from UK, Italy and rest of Europe.
Our stock is always changing, bringing in new vintages & harvests, seasonal specialities & exciting new producers.

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The Feathery Vatted Malt 40% Spencerfield 70cl

Very satisfying and well rounded. Great balance of the Citrus and the rich dried fruits, cinnamon and butterscotch notes add to the elegant complexity of this well-made malt whisky.

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Aranciata Blue 33cl San Pellegrino

Refreshing sparkling orange drink.

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Grappa di Recioto Allegrini 50cl

This Grappa, by Cantina Bonazzi winery, is made from Recioto of Winery Allegrini. The refinement of this fascinating grappa takes place in oak barrels for 6 months. Characteristics of Grappa di Recioto are soft and elegant on the palate with an unmistakable Recioto taste, it brings a fresh and floral fragrance on the nose.

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Valvona & Crolla Decaffeinated Coffee Beans 1kg

Our V&C coffee is made using the most natural decaffeination process with no chemical additives. Made from 100% Colombian beans our coffee has a medium to high roast full fresh flavour.

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Valvona & Crolla Continental High Roast Coffee Beans 1kg

We have been blending and roasting our coffee for over 70 years using best quality beans. A classic full roast made from a blend of Brazilian, Colombian, Ethiopian Arabica and Ugandan Robusta.

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Pickering's Gin 70cl

Marvellously mixed, small batch Edinburgh dry gin, with soft citrus, hints of cinnamon and delicious nutty notes.

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Arran Single Malt 14yo 46%

Winner in 2011 of the Best Island (Non-Islay) Single Malt 13 - 20 Years at the World Whisky Awards, and winner of a Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition 2012 and a Silver medal at the China Wine & Spirits Best Value Awards in 2014. All the fresh character of the Arran 10 year-old with with an added layer of intensity and fruitiness, this bottling is a richly rewarding dram with plenty of zest and complexity.

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Talisker 10yo, Storm, 57 North Gift Pack 3 x 20cl

A gift pack containing three great whiskies from Talisker. A wonderful present for a whisky lover.

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From market stall to dot com, we now serve the nation from our original premises in Edinburgh.

We are Scotland's oldest Delicatessen and Italian Wine Merchant; one of Europe's original Specialist Food Shops, founded in 1934. From our humble beginnings, serving the fledgling immigrant Italian community in old Edinburgh, we now list food products and wines from around the world, and supply the entire UK with an efficient, speedy delivery system that boasts a next-day service to 90% of the population.

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