Zucca

Which would you prefer: A screening of Blade Runner The Final Cut at The Filmhouse? The Czech Philharmonic at the Usher Hall? Or Irvine Welsh at the Royal Lyceum?

Whichever way your cultural preferences swing, today’s Big Deal on an Italian meal for two at Zucca is just the ticket.

Located right next to Edinburgh’s Lyceum, Usher Hall and Traverse and a two minute stroll from Edinburgh Filmhouse, Zucca Italian restaurant is perfect for peckish culture lovers.

Lift the curtain on a great Italian meal with today’s Big Deal at Zucca on Grindlay Street.

Fresh Italian

Zucca prides itself on serving the freshest and finest Italian food. The mezzanine level restaurant is decorated in a theatrical theme but the real stars of the show are on the plate.

Main courses

Available in the evenings, Tuesday to Saturday, this useful offer is for two people to each enjoy any main course from the set evening menu.

Exact dishes may change depending on availability. This is the current spring menu:

Wild mushrooms fettuccine with aged Parmesan and truffle oil

Fresh potato gnocchi, butternut, Taleggio and rosemary

Dolce latte risotto with leek, chestnut and thyme

Breast of chicken, Parma ham, mozzarella and stewed peperonata

Baked fillet of sole, sautéed spinach, white wine, raisins and pine nuts (£2 supplement)

Rib-eye of beef, vine tomatoes, grilled Portobello mushrooms (£6 supplement)

Of course, guests are also welcome to order starters and desserts from the set evening menu, charged at £3 a dish.

Happy diners

More than 200 diners have booked a table at Zucca through 5pm and left a review. Together, they have rated it a very solid 4.1/5. This recent reviewer kept her verdict short and sweet:

‘Excellent lunch venue in super location. Good choice offered in both the set menu and a la carte. Delicious food and superb service.’ Rating 5/5

Whether you are catching a show or simply fancy a great Italian meal, this Big Deal with Zucca deserves a big round of applause.