Victor & Carina Contini Ristorante

Victor & Carina is an independent Italian restaurant which is nestled in the middle of new town. The place is open from 7.30 in the morning, right through to the witching hours (also know as midnight). Pop round for breakfast, lunch or dinner - or if you've just got a wee thirst to quench, enjoy a cocktail or a coffee at the bar. Food is locally sourced (unless you count their Italian ingredients - but we can let 'em off for that, surely?). After opening in 2004, the place has been a successful watering hole for over 11 years - so not just your average come-and-go ristorante.

It's also a lovely venue for live performance, meaning you can often catch something jazztastic or sparkly while you sink a glass of Prosecco or seven.

If you're interested the Contini's Risorante, you might also wish to check out the Victor and Carina Contini Caffe, or their restaurant on the mound, Victor and Carina - The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant.