Cafe Portrait
About
Café Portrait has been beautifully refurbished, blending contemporary elegance with enhanced comfort. Sleek new furnishings, improved acoustics, and a thoughtfully redesigned servery create a seamless and swift dining experience. Our dedicated coffee and cake counter offers the perfect sweet indulgence, while the main counter tempts with an ever-changing selection of homemade soups, vibrant salads, artisanal sandwiches, and daily specials.
For those seeking a more leisurely dining experience, The Nook—our intimate table-service restaurant—invites you to linger over a delectable brunch or lunch. Inspired by the artistry that surrounds us, our seasonal menu showcases beautifully crafted dishes, such as the Smokie Hash—a celebration of flavour featuring smoked haddock, sweet potato hash, poached egg, wilted greens, and a silky cava beurre blanc. This dish, much like the art that graces our walls, tells a story—its inspiration drawn from Bellany’s Queen Street Café, where the bounty of the sea takes centre stage.
Use button on the right to book your table in the Nook.
Please see sample menu link to the right.
Heritage Portfolio Café Experience Vouchers
Indulge friends and loved ones with an unforgettable experience at Cafe Portrait. Our vouchers make a unique gift idea that’s appreciated at any time of year.
Vouchers can be securely ordered online and sent instantly by email with a personalised message. They’re a delicious treat for anyone’s inbox!
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Opening times
- 10.00am - 4.30pm
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Location Details
National Gallery Scotland: Portrait, 1 Queen Street
Edinburgh
EH2 1JD
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