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Situated at the gardens entrance of Scottish National Gallery on the Mound. Iconic views to Princes Street Garden with the best traditional afternoon tea.
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Open for breakfast, lunch and cake and coffee 7 days. The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant is situated at the gardens entrance of the Scottish National Gallery on the Mound with iconic views to Princes Street Gardens. Open for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea this is the perfect venue to have a taste of Scotland through our 70 artisan Scottish suppliers. We take great care to showcase these stunning flavours simply, with a big warm welcome. The best traditional afternoon tea in town.

07/10/2026

Our new seasonal menu has arrived at The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant🍂

We’re so excited to share the new dishes our talented team has been working on, using the best seasonal ingredients.

Our Jerusalem artichoke and sautéed girolle mushroom risotto is a perfect example, bringing together some of autumn’s best flavours in one dish.

Available for lunch from 12pm - 4pm, everyday.

Discover the full new seasonal menu via the link in our bio, then let us know in the comments which dish you’d like to see next🧡

06/10/2026

One of our favourite dessert staples on our seasonal menu is our 70% cocoa chocolate, coconut and banana set dessert🍫

It is currently accompanied with kitchen garden berries, basil and raspberry purée.

So if you’re looking for a place to make your day sweeter, The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant it is.

01/10/2026

Our Cullen Skink starts with quality smoked haddock from Welch Fishmongers, an Edinburgh family fishmonger established in 1959.

Made with Peterhead smoked haddock, potato and leek, finished with Graham’s Family Dairy double cream and served with homemade thyme and Mull of Kintyre cheddar soda bread.

A traditional Scottish classic made with produce from suppliers we know and trust, served in Edinburgh’s city centre overlooking Princes Street Gardens.

Available for lunch from 12pm.

30/09/2026

We have a special treat for you 🥂

This weekend, St Giles’ Cathedral will host the RHASS Harvest Fundraising Concert, featuring Sing in the City AW Blacks Choir, on Saturday 3rd October at 7.30pm.

Carina is delighted to be supporting the Royal Highland Agricultural Society of Scotland as part of this year’s President’s Initiative, and this special concert is one of the first events taking place.

Net proceeds from the evening will support RHET (The Royal Highland Education Trust) and SAYFC (the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs) as part of this year’s Presidential Initiative fundraising.

Tickets are still available, so if you’re planning to attend, why not make an evening of it?

Join us at any Contini venue for lunch or an early supper before the concert and quote “Harvest Concert” when booking to receive a complimentary glass of Prosecco for you and your guests✨

Book your concert tickets via the link in our bio.

29/09/2026

Our autumn menu has arrived at The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant 🍂

One of our new seasonal dishes is the Hummus Open Sandwich, with white bean and harissa purée, roasted Italian pepper and toasted cashews.

Completely plant-based, with the option to add a mug of soup or our sustainable triple-cooked skin-on chips with homemade mayo for only £5.

Join us this autumn and discover our new seasonal menu🧡

27/09/2026

Planning a Christmas get-together in Edinburgh?✨

Our festive menu at The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant brings together seasonal dishes, quality Scottish produce and a relaxed setting overlooking Princes Street Gardens.

Whether it’s lunch with family, a festive catch-up with friends or a larger Christmas celebration, we have options for both smaller groups and bigger gatherings.

Festive lunch is £40 for two courses (starter and main) or £50 for three courses, with group dining and exclusive hire also available.

Book early to secure your preferred date via the link in bio.

Image credit: Chasing the Long Road website (chasingthelongroad.com)

25/09/2026

Our Contini Kitchen Garden is providing an abundance of apples, which you will find scattered across our menu🍎

One of our new seasonal desserts, apple crumble is served with homemade cinnamon vanilla custard.

Join us for lunch and make sure to leave some room for this delicious treat✨

24/09/2026

Only 4 days left of Negroni Week at The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant 🍊

Join us until 27th September and explore our special Negroni Week menu, featuring the French Negroni, our non-alcoholic No-Groni and the £9 Classic Negroni.

Support Slow Food while enjoying a Negroni overlooking Princes Street Gardens, and with a menu this good, you might just stay for a second🤭

22/09/2026

Looking for breakfast in Edinburgh? ✨

Start your morning at The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant, located in the National Galleries of Scotland overlooking Princes Street Gardens.

Our Overnight Oats are made with organic oats, flax and chia seeds, Graham’s Dairy Skyr yoghurt, maple syrup and summer berries.

They’re just one of the options available on our breakfast menu, with plenty more to choose from if you’re looking for a light breakfast or something more traditional.

Our breakfast menu is served daily from 10am to 11:30am.
Book your table - link in bio.

21/09/2026

Negroni Week starts today! ✨

From 21st-27th September, we’ll be serving a special Negroni menu in support of Slow Food.

Every participating bar and restaurant makes a donation to Slow Food, helping support an important cause. We’re also delighted to be partnering with Campari, who will be making a donation too.

Our Classic Negroni will be £9, alongside the Kingston Negroni, French Negroni and alcohol-free No-Groni.
One classic cocktail, with a few different ways to enjoy it throughout the week.

Address

The Mound
Edinburgh
EH22EL

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	10am - 5pm

Telephone

+441312251550

Website

http://www.contini.com/scottish-cafe-and-restaurant

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