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Opening Hours

Our shop and Caffè Bar are open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm.

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This Just In!

Panettone, Panettone, we love Panettone!

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Caffè Bar - Opening Hours

The Caffè Bar is open Monday-Saturday 9am-6pm, last orders 4:45pm.

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V&C Hampers & Gifts Catalogue

Signore e signori, announcing the launch of our Christmas Hamper Catalogue 2024!

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Valvona & Crolla Gift Vouchers

A gift with choice. Can be used in the Shop, Caffè Bar or for event tickets. And the best part - they never expire!

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Christmas Opening Hours

For our shop and Caffè Bar opening hours over the festival period, click here!

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Gaby Souter Scotsman Article Sep 2024

A wonderful interview in The Scotsman with Mary Contini and Gaby Soutar as we celebrate our 90th Anniversary.

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Fresh Italian Fruit & Veg

Fresh Fruit & Vegetables arriving from the Milano market every Monday!

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V&C Apron

Our iconic V&C apron as worn by our team can be worn by you too! Embroidered logo, brass eyelets, adjustable red strap, two handy pockets and UK ma...

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Can't come to us? We'll come to you!

Everything in our shop, from cheese, wine, coffee and gifts, can be delivered UK wide (£7 or free over £70).

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De Simone Ceramics from Sicily

Fall in love with our handmade Sicilian ceramics range... view our online products or come to 19 Elm Row to see the full range.

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Finest Artisan Italian Honey

From a small family business in Tuscany. Enjoy with our Pecorino cheeses, as well as on your toast!

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Send a Gift of Food

Send one of our hand filled hampers to someone you love. Not sure what to send? Call us for bespoke gifts, we will be delighted to help 0131 556 6066.

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V&C Telephone Hold Music

Did you enjoy our 'Hold Music'? None other than our Chairman, Philip Contini & his Be Happy Band. Enjoy again without having to call... CDs available!

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TheirWorld Act for Early Years ‘Minifesto'

TheirWorld's ‘Minifesto’ is aiming to make a big impact... click below to find out more.

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Living Wage Employer

We are proud to be an accredited Living Wage Employer - for more information, click below.

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Philip Contini RWHA President

Our Chairman, Cav. Philip Contini was elected National President of the Royal Warrant Holders Association for 2024-25 on 21st March 2024.

Fabriano Stationary

We are thrilled to be stocking stationary and notebooks from Fabriano, the TOP stationers in Italy

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Scottish Restaurant Awards 2024 WINNER!

We are thrilled to announce that the Caffè Bar has won the Italian Restaurant of the Year Award! Come for a meal and find out why...

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A Slice of Cheese Interview

Philip Contini talks to Jenny Linford about how we introduced Italian cheeses to our customers over the years, and history of cheese selling at V&C.

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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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Grappa di Moscato Giallo Pilzer 50cl

Delicate with an aromatic, fresh grapey nose with a hint of spice. Intense on the palate with a long finish.

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V&C Caffe Bar Espresso Ground Coffee 250g

Our best selling coffee, used exclusively in the Caffè Bar. Also known as 'Carlo's Blend' when our grandfather Carlo Contini created this exact blend of beans in 1993, just before the opening of the Caffè Bar. We now roast in house again, just like Carlo used to do...

Espresso ground coffee for the best cappuccino or espresso, for use in moka pots or coffee machines. Vacuum sealed to reach you in the best condition. Intense aroma, rich, slightly smoky, malty taste. Very well balanced. A classic Northern Italian continental coffee.

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Dear Alfonso by Mary Contini (Paperback)

DEAR ALFONSO BY MARY CONTINI
Many of you will remember Mary's late father-in-law, Carlo Contini who was the face of the shop in 19 Elm Row for so many years.
Following the publication of Mary's previous books, Dear Francesca and Dear Olivia, she started to talk to Carlo about his story growing up in Naples and how he ended up living and working in Edinburgh.

The story is based on a handwritten manuscript Carlo wrote for her which, when he became ill, lay forgotten and unread for years. His story unfolds an incredible tale of poverty, adventure and survival, which he had not shared with his family during his life time and in the pages he has left a moving and extraordinary legacy for his family, friends and customers.
Heart-warming, moving and filled with laughter and love, Dear Alfonso is a wonderful celebration of food, family and friendship; a testament to Carlo Contini.
We hope you enjoy reading it,
"With my best wishes, Mary Contini"

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Classic Sambuca 38% Antica Sambucca 70cl

The steam distillation of star anise fruits together with an infusion of sweet orange, coriander, iris, Turkish rose and many other herbs, form the basis of the most famous Italian liqueur: Antica Sambuca. Mixing the star anise distillate with essential oils, fine spirits and the purest white sugar gives the product a pleasant anise aroma.

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Philip Contini sings Appassionato CD

A compilation of the lyrical Italian art songs of Francesco Paolo Tosti and the passionate Neapolitan songs of Roberto Murolo, performed by Philip Contini and his Be Happy Band.

Join Philip and daughter Olivia in this year's Fringe Festival with their new show: Neapolitan and Italian Songs.

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Walnut Brown Sweet Sherry 75cl

Very sweet oloroso. Dark mahogany, almost ebony. On the nose, dried nuts and faint aroma of raisins, muscatel and toasted sugar. Smooth and velvety with a warm palate owing to its alcohol content. A long finish.

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Philip Contini sings Cole Porter CD

Philip Contini’s long awaited third album is a selection of the most favourite Cole Porter songs from his hit Edinburgh Fringe Show, True Love, accompanied by his six piece Be Happy Band.

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V&C Napoletano Coffee Cafetiere/Filter Ground 250g

Aromatic medium roast Arabica with a true taste of Naples.

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Dry Sack Medium Sherry 75cl

An amber-coloured wine of intense aromas suggesting dried nuts. Full-bodied and balanced, with little acid and slightly sweet.

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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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