Valvona & Crolla

Valvona & Crolla Scotland's original Italian & Scottish Food & Wine Specialist and Emporium. Caffe Bar. Established 1934. Origins1889. UK wide delivery valvonacrolla.com.
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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 entir

e UK with an efficient, speedy delivery system that boasts a next-day service to 90% of the population. We are an independent family business - free to place before you new and exciting products together with our more traditional food and wine. Our roots are firmly planted in tradition - our growth is nourished by technology - our future lies in the pursuit of ever increasing quality, value and service in all that we do. In the online shop you will find our own-baked bread, cakes and biscuits, and an extensive range of cheese, champagne, cookery books, coffee, tea, kitchenware, pasta, rice, salami, sausages, oil, vinegar, port, dessert wine, whisky and wine - lots of wine! We hold tastings and cookery demonstrations in our Caffè Bar throughout the year. We also have an on-site gift room and book shop which is converted into a 70 seat theatre during August to become a venue in the Edinburgh International Fringe Festival. Do not hesitate to email us from the contact page with any enquiry or problem. Best wishes and thank you for your custom.

Head to our website for a special offer to encourage some Sicilian sunshine to our shore! Be one of the first to taste o...
05/06/2026

Head to our website for a special offer to encourage some Sicilian sunshine to our shore!

Be one of the first to taste our favourite new white wine from Donnafugata, the Lighea Zibibbo DOC - fresh and fragrant, with note of orange blossom, lemongrass and tropical fruits.
Revolutionary combo unlocked: a drop of Sicilian Leonforte IGP Peach jam (yes you read that right) on Saraceno Pecorino-Caprino… just trust me!

Limited offer available online for UK wide delivery or collection from 19 Elm Row 🌞 www.valvonacrolla.co.uk/bella-sicilia-offer

Fresh new signage on Elm Row by one of our team members 🤩 had to share!
04/06/2026

Fresh new signage on Elm Row by one of our team members 🤩 had to share!

Summer is officially here at 19 Elm Row, don’t let the rain fool you! Italian fruit 🍒 cherries, nectarines, apricots and...
01/06/2026

Summer is officially here at 19 Elm Row, don’t let the rain fool you!
Italian fruit 🍒 cherries, nectarines, apricots and melons
Italian veg 🍆 first of the season wet garlic, white onions, radicchio bianco

Make the most of the sunshine this week and have a V&C picnic, we have everything you need, just visit us at 19 Elm Row ...
25/05/2026

Make the most of the sunshine this week and have a V&C picnic, we have everything you need, just visit us at 19 Elm Row 🌞

Majani 1796, Italy’s oldest chocolate factory, were the first to create a solid chocolate in 1832 with their iconic Scor...
22/05/2026

Majani 1796, Italy’s oldest chocolate factory, were the first to create a solid chocolate in 1832 with their iconic Scorza. Think a 99 Flake but made with real dark cocoa!

But did you know they make a tempting spreadable version? Majani always start with the raw cocoa beans so they can take care of production from start to finish. Blended with Italian hazelnuts, this should replace any chocolate spreads in your cupboard.

By the way, Majani is still run by the same family, now in it’s ninth generation… inspiration for V&C! 🍫

The Valvona & Crolla Cookbook: A Year at an Italian Table. Journey through the seasons with our very own Mary Contini, d...
20/05/2026

The Valvona & Crolla Cookbook: A Year at an Italian Table. Journey through the seasons with our very own Mary Contini, discovering what fresh ingredients Italy (and Scotland!) provide for us, and how to cook them!

In season now: Sorrento Lemons, always unwaxed, always IGP, always lovely. Try Mary’s recipe for Panna Cotta with Limoncello for a fresh finale after dinner.

Introducing also our new range of Limoncello. The cookbook, lemons and limoncello all available for UK wide delivery!

Due to popular demand, we have added two more wine tastings to our Summer program, and they are two belters! Tickets sel...
18/05/2026

Due to popular demand, we have added two more wine tastings to our Summer program, and they are two belters! Tickets selling fast so do book soon at valvonacrolla.com or call Francesco 0131 556 6066

4th June 6pm - Sicilian Native Grapes: the Rise of a Mediterranean Giant 🍷 if you have met Francesco before you’ll understand why he is so passionate about the wines that come from his native land of Sicily, one of Italy’s most exciting wine regions.

18th June 6pm - Inside Barolo: Exploring the Communes and Iconic Crus 🍷 be one of the first customers to taste some exciting new additions to our range from family owned estates in Piemonte, producing stunning wines with outstanding value and approachability. This tasting is not just for Barolo Buffs, Francesco is expert at making even the biggest wines accessible and enjoyable for all. It’s going to be a blast!

A sneak peek at some of the incredible performers we have coming to V&C Venue 67 this August for the Edinburgh Fringe Fe...
16/05/2026

A sneak peek at some of the incredible performers we have coming to V&C Venue 67 this August for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! You’ll be pleased to know we have all of our Venue 67 resident performers returning, as well as many brand new acts making their Fringe debut on our stage. It’s gonna be a hoot!

Tickets are already flying, book now at valvonacrolla.com or call 0131 556 6066

Comté Extra Vieux AOP just arrived on the V&C cheese counter and it 👏 is 👏 stunning 👏 This Comté earns it’s AOP status b...
14/05/2026

Comté Extra Vieux AOP just arrived on the V&C cheese counter and it 👏 is 👏 stunning 👏

This Comté earns it’s AOP status being produced only from the Montbéliardes cows from Jura, Doubs and Ain along the French Swiss border. The milk is transformed into curds in traditional copper boilers, before being poured into pressing moulds and carefully cared for by the ‘chefs’ of the refining cellars. As the cheese firms and ages it is rubbed with salt and brine.

This Comté is Extra-vieux, aged for a minimum of 18 months. This gives us the firm yet smooth texture, and that fruity and spicy flavour.

Every week we have a delivery of fresh herbs from Italy- parsley, sage, rosemary & thyme…. mint, lavender, marjoram…. Th...
12/05/2026

Every week we have a delivery of fresh herbs from Italy- parsley, sage, rosemary & thyme…. mint, lavender, marjoram…. These herbs can live very happily on a sunny windowsill throughout the year, but right now is the perfect time for planting your herb garden outside 🪴

Address

19 Elm Row
Edinburgh
EH74AA

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+441315566066

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