The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant

Tomorrow is Fry-day! 🐟

Treat yourself to a hearty portion of Fish & Chips when you visit the National gallery. Amazing portions, amazing value and the best views on the Terrace.

Buon Apetito! 👌

Getting ready for your visit to An Irish Impressionist: Lavery on Location at the National Galleries of Scotland this weekend? 🏔

Complete your journey through the world's greatest landscapes with a feast of treats. Book our special Lavery on Location Afternoon tea. Take in all the classic snacks, plus a homage to the Irish artist - our Guinness Cake with caramel cream. 😋

Book when you buy your exhibition ticket online, or get in touch. Link in bio. 👆

Phantassie cauliflower steak, homemade hummus, rainbow chard, coriander and red chilli salsa, roasted cashew nuts

Have you visited our Contini coffee pod yet ? Located just at the main entrance of the National Gallery , perfect for a take away coffee or treat to take to the Gardens or for walk to the Old Town

Beautiful fresh apples and strawberries preparing to bloom in our Edinburgh Kitchen Garden 🪴 🍏 Victor spends most of his week with the team tending to our herbs, veggies and fruit and we love seeing new produce come to life with the seasons ☀️

Looking for an event idea to make a real impression? ✨ This is it: Private Viewing Experience: AN IRISH IMPRESSIONIST: LAVERY ON LOCATION.
From 20th July to the 27th October indulge your wanderlust when you visit this solo exhibition of paintings by the renowned Belfast born artist, Sir John Lavery.

Guests will enjoy drinks and canapes prior to the viewing whilst an art expert introduces them to the works of this most influential of painters from history. After the special introduction guests will be free to enjoy a private view of the exhibition. Lasting two hours, this is an unmissable experience for your next event or corporate celebration to really make a lasting memory. For further details email: [email protected] 🥂

Brunching or lunching today? Join us in the heart of Edinburgh with an unrivalled experience - enjoy locally sourced, fresh Scottish produce plated and understated at The Scottish Cafe. Find us at The National Gallery on The Mound until 4pm ✨

A mid-afternoon moment made sweet with our house-made cakes and renowned Contini coffee overlooking Princes Gardens on our outdoor terrace ✨

Discover our selections of cakes, treats and sweets made in-house by our Pastry Chef, Ingrita 🍽

A special Father’s Day indeed ✨ Join us for their best FD yet for any father figure in your life and make a day of it, overlooking Princes Gardens with a feasting affair. To sweeten the deal, quote ‘Father’s Day’ in your reservation notes for a complimentary whisky 🥃

Exclusive Private Viewing Experience: AN IRISH IMPRESSIONIST: LAVERY ON LOCATION 🎨 From 20th July to the 27th October indulge your wanderlust when you visit this solo exhibition of paintings by the renowned Belfast born artist, Sir John Lavery

Guests will enjoy drinks and canapes prior to the viewing whilst an art expert introduces them to the works of this most influential of painters from history. After the special introduction guests will be free to enjoy a private view of the exhibition. Lasting two hours, this is an unmissable experience for your next event or corporate celebration to really make a lasting memory. For further details email: [email protected]

When in doubt, go fishing...🐠 our sustainable Peterhead haddock with mushy peas and homemade tartar sauce is always a winning dining experience ✨

Book now for your next lunch or occasion and join us for the best views of Princes St Gardens https://www.contini.com/scottish-cafe-and-restaurant/book-table/

Upcoming graduates to celebrate? 🎓Book your con-graduations celebration with us and we’ll add a complimentary glass of fizz and dessert plate for an A+ accomplishment! 🥂 Book and quote ‘graduation’ in your reservation notes
https://www.contini.com/scottish-cafe-and-restaurant/book-table/

Rain, rain go away 🌧 Stay dry yet inspired this weekend with a visit to the National Galleries of Scotland to discover their latest collections and of course, the best of Scottish dining, coffee and treats with us, garden side!

My Edinburgh making the weather still look oh-so-lovely 📸

There’s no better way to re-energise mid-week than with coffee and cake! ☕

Join us at Espresso for an on-the-go snack, or downstairs garden-side for a range of homemade cakes and treats - you deserve it 🫶

Book here for the best seats in the house: https://www.contini.com/scottish-cafe-and-restaurant/book-table/

When we say fresh produce, we mean It! From vegetables and fruits to herbs, garnishes and honey – we grow as much produce as the seasons allow from our Edinburgh Kitchen Garden. 🌱🥦
So, next time you’re enjoying a meal at The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant, you can be sure It’s truly from our hands to yours. Check-out our latest goods!

When we say fresh produce, we mean it! From vegetables and fruits to herbs, garnishes and honey – we grow as much produce as the seasons allow from our Edinburgh Kitchen Garden 🌱🥦
So, next time you’re enjoying a meal at The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant, you can be sure it’s truly from our hands to yours. Check-out our latest goods! 👀

There’s no better way to start the weekend, then with coffee and cake!
Join us at Espresso for an on-the-go snack, or downstairs garden-side for a range of homemade cakes and treats 🍽✨

A little drizzly outside? Join us at The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant, National Galleries of Scotland to keep warm, dry, and always inspired by the art gracing the walls and the tastes of our dishes 🍽

Book now, or walk-ins welcome https://www.contini.com/scottish-cafe-and-restaurant/book-table/

📸 My Edinburgh

Relish in our radishes 🍽
Marinated radishes, pepper hummus, watercress and scallions oil - part of our refreshed lunch menu, waiting to be discovered ✨

There's always an excuse to celebrate in our books and we love to be there to make it extra special 🥂
Thanks for the lovely snaps and your time at The Scottish Cafe and Restaurant✨

Fresh greens for our new Spring lunch menu ✨
ASPARAGUS 🍴
Phantassie asparagus, dehydrated figs, roasted flake almond dressing and rocket – the perfect starter for the freshest of flavours!
See the full, new menu here: https://www.contini.com/scottish-cafe-and-restaurant/menus/lunch/

We’re very proud to be once again accredited by Visit Scotland’s ‘Taste our Best’ scheme, celebrating businesses who serve up quality food and drink using locally sourced, fresh, and seasonal produce! 🌿 Something we’re extremely passionate about. Thank you to our suppliers, customers and team for making this happen and continuing our journey 💜

Event season never stops and we wouldn’t have it any other way ✨
Elevate the ordinary with the freshest Scottish produce where the food will be start of the show 🍽
Just like these Spicy Scottish crab, Marie Rose cocktail cups! Locally sourced and homemade from a recent event here at The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant

From our family to yours, we wish you a very Happy Easter 💛🐣
Join us for a special Easter Sunday lunch with Borders roast lamb shoulder, Phantassie vegetables and Yorkshire pudding followed by a blood orange parfait or homemade hot cross bun! See you from 10am ✨

Book here: https://www.contini.com/scottish-cafe-and-restaurant/book-table/

Homemade hot cross buns ✖️🍴💛
Hot and fresh out the kitchen for Easter Sunday. See you tomorrow for a special Easter roast or hot cross bun? It's not too late to book! https://www.contini.com/scottish-cafe-and-restaurant/book-table/

A sneak peek of the delicious bites from our private event last week 👀 From the live shucking station, oysters with shallot dressing and Glengoyne 10 year old whisky, to the extensive Scottish cheese selection including Clava Brie, Isle of Kintyre Cheddar, Elrick Goats, we can’t go past the the Findlay’s of Portobello Haggis balls with East Lothian neeps and tatties - a favourite all-round! ✨
Seeking a unique venue with a curated menu supporting local suppliers? Start here: [email protected]

Images by the talented Craig Heaslip Film & Photography

The only way to start the week: coffee, cake and scones! 🍰
Join us at Espresso for quick bites, coffee and sweet treats at the main entrance of the Scottish National Gallery.
Freshly sourced produce with Scottish influence, it’s a pit-stop not to be missed!

EASTER SUNDAY ✨
This time next week hop over to The Scottish Cafe and Restaurant to dine garden-side and enjoy a Borders Lamb roast shoulder served with Yorkshire pudding, seasonal Phantassie potatoes, gravy and finished with horseradish cream and mint sauce, made from our Kitchen Garden herbs 🌱 It’s an Easter to be eggcited about!

Book now for brunch from 10am to midday, and lunch from 12pm onwards: https://www.contini.com/scottish-cafe-and-restaurant/book-table/

Visiting the National Galleries of Scotland this weekend? Join us for the most important meal of the day: breakfast! 🍳 From porridge to Aberdeen butteries, full Scottish breakfast and grilled sourdough with Graham’s double cream scrambled with Grierson’s organic eggs, the experience starts here, at The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant, open from 10am✨