Frankie's - Bread Street, Edinburgh, 18th August 2005

We were put off by the vulgarly decorated Rolls-Royce proclaiming "Frankie's" on the paintwork and parked in front of the restaurant but we persevered and were rewarded for our trouble. Good, wholesome, home cooking prevailed. Of course, it was a home in Italy that set the standard rather than the tins my mother used to open in Lancashire . Bread and olive oil with subtle, almond flavours. A rich meatloaf that combined pork with beef in the tradition of Italy with a fresh, herby tomatoe sauce; served with peas sautéed with shallots and fresh vegetables. Accompanied by a Sicilian red with a kick. Fresh chocolate ice cream with good quality double esspresso coffee. Expensive but nicer than nice. No Ceasar Salad!