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OUR COMMITMENT TO PROVENANCE AND SOURCING HAS NEVER BEEN MORE IMPORTANT, BRINGING THE FRESHEST SCOTTISH PRODUCE WITH OUR ITALIAN INGREDIENTS THAT WE IMPORT DIRECT FROM ITALY, EXCLUSIVELY FOR YOU.

BUON APPETITO
Please note that our menu changes regularly to reflect seasonal availability and specials that may only feature for a few days.

ARANCINI £10
Crispy thyme arancini, Gorgonzola DOP, Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, butter sugo

MOZZARELLA DI BUFALA DOP (NGCI)
Mozzarella di Bufala DOP, roasted and fresh Italian courgette salad, mint, Victor’s honey
£12

BURRATA (NGCI)
Puglian burrata, peperonata, roasted macadamia nuts, basil, I’Ciacca EVOO
£14

RICOTTA
Fresh Ricotta di Campania, new season thyme roasted Italian red grapes, radicchio, toasted hazelnut
£9

SALT COD
Salt cod mousse, pan fried polenta, Amalfi lemon
£13

PORCHETTA TONNATA (NGCI)
Thinly sliced roast pork belly, Calvi yellowfin tuna sauce, capers, anchovy, dill
£12

SPECK DI PROSCIUTTO (NGCI)
Speck di Prosciutto, new season Abate pear, caprino, chilli flakes
£12

CENTOTRE ANTIPASTO (NGCI Optional)
A selection of our favourite antipasto items: Speck di Prosciutto, Finocchiona IGP, Coppa IGP, Mozzarella di Bufala DOP, Pecorino Toscano, Honeydew melon, homemade Rosemary focaccia
£27

GNOCCHI ALLA GORGONZOLA
Homemade potato spinach gnocchi, toasted hazelnuts, Contini Kitchen Garden crispy sage, Gorgonzola DOP
£24

RAVIOLI
Homemade ravioli with Mortadella, ricotta, Italian courgettes, pistachio, butter sauce
£24

OLIVIA (NGCI optional)
Fresh trofiette, Datterini tomatoes, Taggiasche olives, capers, garlic, basil, and Capezzana EVOO
£20

CONTADINO (NGCI optional)
Fresh orecchiette, Contini recipe sausage, cremini mushrooms, dried porcini, Graham’s Dairy double cream, rocket, Parmigiano Reggiano DOP
£23

ORECCHIETTE AL TONNO
Fresh orecchiette, Calvi yellowfin tuna, Contini Kitchen Garden herbs, onions, Taggiasche olives, capers, chilli, lemon zest
£25

NASELLO (NGCI optional)
Chargrilled fillet of hake, Datterini tomatoes, spinach, capers, Taggiasche olives, Capezzana EVOO
£27

POLENTA E FUNGHI (NGCI optional)
Creamy Parmigiano Reggiano DOP polenta, garlic sautéed autumn mushrooms, smoked mozzarella, Contini Kitchen Garden oregano, porcini soil
£23

MALTAGLIATI
Simpson Game venison ragù, fresh homemade maltagliati pasta, Parmigiano Reggiano DOP
£23

CALAMARI FRITTI
Lightly fried fresh Scottish squid, Italian courgette, homemade Mara seaweed mayonnaise
£25

PASSERA DI MARE (NGCI optional)
Oven-roasted Scottish plaice, Italian courgettes, caper berries, cavolo nero, Parmigiano Reggiano DOP crumb, dill butter
£29

PORCHETTA
Fennel and garlic stuffed roast pork belly, Phantassie heritage carrot puree, Italian chickpea, Contini Kitchen Garden sage
£28

MILANESE
Chicken Milanese, almond puree, Italian leaves, capers, fried potatoes, gremolata, cooked Amalfi lemon
£24

TAGLIATA
Chargrilled Campbell’s Gold 8oz sirloin steak, cooked medium rare, grilled radicchio, thyme roasted San Marzano tomatoes, Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, Vin Cotto 8yo
£37

PATATE
Fried potatoes, Kitchen Garden bay leaves and homemade Mara seaweed mayonnaise
£5

PANE AL FORNO (NGCI OPTIONAL)
Homemade rosemary focaccia with I'Ciacca EVOO
£5

MELOGRANO (NGCI)
Raw spinach, cooked Amalfi lemon, apple soaked sultanas, roasted almonds, pomegranate seeds, honey and I’Ciacca EVOO
£6

ZUCCHINI (NGCI)
Raw courgette ribbons, mint, fresh chilli, Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, Amalfi lemon,
£6

POMODORI (NGCI)
Selection of seasonal Italian tomatoes, Pecorino Romano DOP, Vin Cotto 8yo
£6

Our olive oil is the foundation of our cooking. These are precious raw ingredients. These make our food Italian. Available for you to buy to take home. We’re sharing the love.

Le Ferre, 100% Coratina olives from Puglia 2022 harvest.

Fontodi, 2022 harvest.
Corregiolo and Moraiolo olives from one of Tuscany’s top Chianti producers.

I’Ciacca “Sofias Olive Oil” 2022 harvest
Made on the family farm by Carina’s niece with Frantoio, Moraiola, Leccino and Marina olives

RETAIL PRICE: £25

PANNA COTTA (NGCI)
Vanilla panna cotta, Vecchia Romana poached Italian plum, brown sugar crumble
£8

PERA (NGCI)
Saffron baked Abate pear, meringue, Amaretto whipped ricotta, toasted almonds
£8

TIRAMISU
Marsala whipped Mascarpone cream and coffee-soaked Genovese sponge
£8.50

TORTA CIOCCOLATO (NGCI)
70% cocoa torta with Katy Rodger’s creme fraiche, sour cherry compote
£9

SORBETTO AL CIOCCOLATO (NGCI)(PB)
70% cocoa dark chocolate homemade sorbet
£8

GELATI (NGCI)
Selection of homemade gelati (Vanilla, Chocolate, Pistachio, Strawberry)
£7

SORBETTI (NGCI)(PB)
Selection of homemade sorbetti (Amalfi lemon, Raspberry)
£8

AFFOGATO (NGCI)
Gelato with espresso, the classic combination
£8

AMARO AFFOGATO
A heavenly combination! Gelato, espresso, and Victor's favourite Nonino digestivo
£12


GORGONZOLA DOLCE DOP
A young, soft sweet, blue veined cow's milk cheese from Lombardy in the north of Italy. Served with figs , Victor’s honey and pane carasau
£9.50

2019 RECIOTO DELLA VALPOLICELLA, TESAURO, CANTINA VALPANTENA, VENETO (13%) A succulent wine with a marked sweetness with crisp acidity. 50ml £9 

2022 DONNAFUGATA MOSCATO DI PANTELLERIA, KABIR, PANTELLERIA , SICILY (11.5%) A rich and fragrant bouquet of nectarine, citrus zest, orange blossom with pleasant sweetness. 50ml £10 

2014 VIN SANTO FELSINA BERARDENGA, TUSCANY (14%) 
Aromas of peach,apricot and tropical notes with lively acidity and sweetness of dried grapes. 50ml £18 
Served with homemade pistachio cantuccini £21 

2016 VIN SANTO DI CARMIGNANO, CAPEZZANA, TUSCANY (14%) 
Carina and Alina’s all time favourite. Intense aromas of dried fruit and orange peel. Delicious! 37.5cl £160

AMARO AFFOGATO  
Heavenly combination! Gelato, espresso and Victor’s favourite Nonino digestivo 
£12

AMARETTO TOFFEE APPLE 
Angel’s Envy Bourbon, Amaretto, cinnamon syrup, caramel syrup and apple juice
£12

LIMONCELLO
£4

AMARO NONINO served on ice with a slice of orange
£6

 

Food Allergies and Intolerances — Please speak to a member of our staff about the ingredients in your meal, when placing your order.

Vegetarian - Vegetarian, Gluten free - Gluten Free, ogf - Gluten Free Option Available

Food Allergies and Intolerances — Please speak to a member of our staff about the ingredients in your meal, when placing your order.

Vegetarian - Vegetarian
Gluten free - Gluten Free
ogf - Gluten Free Option Available

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Opening Times

Please note we will be closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and 1st of January.

Monday to Friday:

Breakfast: 9am to 11.45am
Lunch: 12noon to 3pm
Dinner: 5pm to 9pm
(Friday 5pm to 9.30pm)

Saturday & Sunday:
Breakfast: 10am to 11.45am
Lunch: 12noon to 5pm

Saturday Dinner: 5pm to 9.30pm

Sunday Dinner: 5pm to 8pm

Call: 0330 164 9385

For all queries and event enquiries : [email protected]

 

 

 

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What people say about Lunch at Contini George Street

Absolutely Perfect!

This is the best Italian food I ate outside Italy. Everything was perfect! The service was absolutely amazing.. staff are so nice and kind! The restaurant looks absolutely stunning … and the tiramisu is brought from heaven (best tiramisu I’ve ever eat.. sorry Mom but it better than yours..)

Anca

An excellent lunch

Had the lemon sole in parmesan and cream, but also tried the calamari. Both were excellent and some of the best fish seafood I’ve had. Lovely selection of wines by the glass, and a special mention to the lovely and professional staff. A fabulously run restaurant.

Tim
Edinburgh

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How to
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How to
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Contini George Street

103 George Street
Edinburgh
EH2 3ES

T: 0330 164 9385
E: [email protected]

 

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