PRIMI / STARTER
ARANCINI
Crispy Sicilian risotto balls with Gorgonzola DOP, Parmigiano Reggiano DO, butter sugo and crispy sage
MOZZARELLA 
Selected exclusively by Victor from Campania
Mozzarella Di Bufala DOP, roasted Capone tomatoes and fresh basil crumb
MELOGRANO
Raw spinach, cooked Amalfi lemon, apple soaked sultanas, roasted almonds, Victor’s honey and I’Ciacca EVOO
SECONDI / MAINS
POMODORO 
Spaghettini with Pachino tomatoes and fresh basil
PIATTO MISTO
Roasted Italian peppers, violet aubergines, courgettes and San Marzano tomatoes, Speck di Prosciutto and Mozzarella di Bufala DOP. Fresh rocket, Taggiasche olives and I’Ciacca EVOO.
MILANESE
Chicken Milanese, almond puree, Italian leaves, fried new season potatoes and gremolata
PANE AL FORNO (NGCI OPTIONAL)
Homemade focaccia with new season I’Ciacca “Sofia’s Olive Oil”
£5
ARANCINI
Crispy Sicilian risotto balls with Gorgonzola DOP, Parmigiano Reggiano DO, butter sugo and crispy sage
£8
BRUSCHETTA
Chargrilled rustic bread with oregano marinated San Marzano tomatoes, creamed mascarpone, salted anchovy and parsley
£8.50
MORTADELLA
Italian Mortadella, winter radicchio, shallot cream and spiced walnuts
£10
BURRATA (NGCI)
Selected exclusively by Victor from Puglia.
Fresh Puglian burrata, poached Italian pears with toasted hazelnuts, lemon and parsley pesto
£12
BACCALA
Salted cod mousse, pickled cucumber, crostini, crispy wild rice and sea vegetables
£12
MOZZARELLA (NGCI)
Selected exclusively by Victor from Campania.
Mozzarella di Bufala DOP, roasted Camone tomatoes and fresh basil crumb
£10
SPECK DI PROSCIUTTO (NGCI)
Smoked Speck di Prosciutto DOP, Kitchen Garden apple mustard, whipped ricotta and I'Ciacca honey
£12
CENTOTRE ANTIPASTO
Roasted Italian peppers, violet aubergines, courgettes and San Marzano tomatoes, Speck di Prosciutto DOP and Mozzarella di Bufala DOP. Fresh rocket, taggiasche olives and I’Ciacca EVOO
£22
OLIVIA (NGCI OPTIONAL)
Spaghettini with Pachino tomatoes, Taggiasche olives, capers, garlic, basil and Capezzana EVOO
£19
CONTADINO (NGCI OPTIONAL)
Orecchiette pasta with Contini recipe sausage made by Crombies, cremini mushrooms, dried porcini, fresh cream, rocket and Parmigiano Reggiano DOP
£20
CERVO
Simpson Game venison ragu with paccheri pasta and Parmigiano Reggiano DOP
£24
GNOCCHI CACIO E PEPE
Homemade gnocchi with Errington’s Corra Linn and Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, Wynad black pepper and Contini Kitchen Garden Jerusalem artichoke crisps
£22
RAVIOLI
Spinach and ricotta stuffed homemade pasta served with sage butter and amaretti crumb
£22
TORTELLONI
Homemade tortelloni stuffed with ricotta and East Lothian crab, with chilli and dill butter
£27
MERLUZZO (NGCI)
Oven roasted cod with Pachino tomatoes, capers, Taggiasche olives, spinach and touch of garlic
£24
CALAMARI FRITTI
Lightly fried fresh Scottish squid and courgette with homemade Mara seaweed mayonnaise
£24
PATATE
Fried potatoes with Kitchen Garden rosemary served with homemade Mara seaweed mayonnaise
£5
FINOCCHIO (NGCI)
Raw fennel and Tarocco orange salad with green olives and I'Ciacca honey
£5.50
MELOGRANO (NGCI)
Raw spinach, cooked Amalfi lemon, apple soaked sultanas, roasted almonds, Victor’s honey and I’Ciacca EVOO
£5
PUNTARELLE
Fresh Puntarelle with anchovies, parsley and lemon dressing with sourdough crackers and a touch of chili
£8
2019 RECIOTO DELLA VALPOLICELLA, CORTE GIARA, VENETO, ITALY (13%) 
A succulent wine with a marked sweetness with crisp acidity.
50ML £11
2013 VIN SANTO DI CARMIGNANO, CAPEZZANA, TUSCANY, ITALY (14%)
Carina and Alina’s all time favourite. Intense aromas of dried fruit and orange peel. Delicious!
Served with homemade pistachio cantuccini £21
50ML £18
Food Allergies and Intolerances — Please speak to a member of our staff about the ingredients in your meal, when placing your order.
- Vegetarian, - Gluten Free, - 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
- Gluten Free
- Gluten Free Option Available
Monday to Friday:
Breakfast 9am to 11.30am
Lunch 12noon to 3pm
Aperitivo 3pm - 6pm
Dinner 5pm to 9pm
(Friday 5pm to 9:30pm)
Saturday & Sunday:
Breakfast 10am to 11.30am
Lunch 12noon to 5pm
Aperitivo 3pm - 6pm
Saturday Dinner 5pm to 9:30pm
Sunday Dinner 5pm to 8pm
Please note in January the venue may be closed on Sundays
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..)
AncaAn 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.
TimEdinburgh
