Café Modern One
75 Belford Road
- Food served: Mon–Fri noon–2.30pm; Sat noon–3pm; Sun noon–2.30pm. [Coffee & cakes: Mon–Fri 9am–4.30pm; Sat/Sun: 10am–4.30pm] [Extended in Festival].
- Number of wines sold by the glass: 7 (+ rosé in summer)
- Also offers: Vegetarian options (at least ¼ main courses), Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Wheelchair access, Outdoor tables
- Music on stereo: Nothing
- Capacity: 120 (195 in summer)
- Largest group: 200
- Open since: Approx 27 years ago
- Average price:
£9 (lunch) - House wine: £16 per bottle
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This review is taken from the current (2011) edition.
A stalwart in Edinburgh’s arts-venue dining scene, the gallery café has become synonymous with quality food. A recent refurb has brought a more modern, streamlined feel to the operation, although the overall approach remains the same. Operating a ‘scratch’ kitchen policy, all food is made in-house, with only bread being bought in from suppliers. Soup and sandwich combos are a popular option, while the daily specials change often to keep staff and customers on their toes: think tender harissa roast chicken with green beans or a filo parcel of sumac-spiced butternut squash and roasted red pepper. Salads make the most of seasonal ingredients and show off the chefs’ creativity – roasted celeriac, feta, puy lentils and green beans in a lemony dressing being a particularly delicious example. Bright and cheerful, even on the dreariest of days, the space is full of clean lines and simple furniture. The outdoor eating area is something of a suntrap and a lovely spot to unwind after taking in the exhibition upstairs.
- High point: The outdoor dining area is a hidden gem …
- Low point: But it can be a battle for a seat when it's not warm enough to sit outside
Reviews of Café Modern One (Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One, 75 Belford Road, Edinburgh)
- 1. Christine Gordon, Edinburgh – 6 August 2009, 9:56pm
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The food in this wonderful cafe just gets better and better. Fresh, seasonal and varied ingredients (locally sourced and organic where possible) imaginatively combined to create dishes which taste even more delicious than they look! Proper homemade soups - lentil and coconut was a surprise hit with the children, or fresh out of the oven savoury tarts with melt in the mouth pastry, hearty casseroles or inspiring picture-perfect salads - the choice is always so hard! And that's before we even get to the appetising range of generously portion sized home baking.
The staff are friendly and helpful and always try their best to make your visit a success - which ours have always been.
Give it a try - you won't be disappointed (and there's a great outside space for the kids too.)
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