Emma We visit new cafe opening on Calton Hill
Cafe Calton is perched atop Calton Hill so offers panoramic views of Edinburgh, even on days when the haar (sea mist) rolls in, so we could still admire the views over the St James Centre to Edinburgh Castle and even reaching the Firth of Forth. Cafe Calton is from the same owners of venues such as The Seafood Ristorante in St Andrews and The Broughton, nearby in Edinburgh’s New Town.
The cafe is just east of the city centre but still very close to both Edinburgh Waverley train station and Edinburgh bus station. It’s ideal for visiting if you’re planning on going up Calton Hill to see the National Monument of Scotland and surrounding views.
Cafe Calton is open for breakfast from 8.30am, with lunch served from 12 and then from 4.30pm there is a small plates menu.
Cafe Calton Menus
Breakfast Menu
Cafe Calton’s lunch menu served from 12pm – 4pm every day.
Evening Menu served from 4.30pm to 8.30pm daily.
Takeaway Menu served from 9am to 4pm
What we ate and drank
As it was humid we decided to sit outside – from the photos it doesn’t look warm but Edinburgh was allegedly 25 degrees, but felt a little cooler because of the haar.
We started with a Limoncello Spritz and a Rhubarb Kombucha. Both refreshing and needed in the weather, and in no time at all our food arrived. A massive Pastrami Bagel, and cheeky side of Koffman’s fries for Mark with a seasonal tomato salad with optional burrata for me.
A beautifully colourful dish of fresh and flavoursome seasonal tomatoes, served with basil pesto and pine nuts. Make sure to order the burrata if you’re not vegan as it makes the tomatoes sing.
There are also cakes and pastries on offer, so we had to try one!
This is the lemon tart served with crème fraîche. Tart, lemony and refreshing but a bit on the small side for £9.
Verdict
Superb views over Edinburgh, fast friendly service and exquisite food.
Where
Cafe Calton, Calton Hill, Edinburgh, EH7 5AA – steps / walking up hill is required to get there.
T: 0131 123 4567
E: info@cafecalton.com
