A delicious selection of seasonal summer salads

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.

The Nook at Café Portrait

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

Treat friends and loved ones to the perfect gift – monetary vouchers that can be enjoyed at any of the National Galleries Scotland café spaces, including Café Portrait & The Nook.

Easy to order online, vouchers are delivered instantly by email with a personalised message – a thoughtful surprise and a delicious treat for anyone’s inbox!