What to order at Valvona and Crolla Caffe Bar

Must order
The carbonara made with house-cured pancetta and the Pugliese antipasto board.
Editor tip
The deli at the front sells the same dry pasta and tinned tomatoes the kitchen uses; shop while you wait for your table.
CuisineItalian
Price££
NeighborhoodCanonmills Inverleith
HoursMon-Sat 09:00-18:00
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