15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
New cafe set to open at top of landmark Edinburgh viewpoint
Cafe Calton, on Calton Hill in the centre of the Scottish capital, will open in June and promises 'breathtaking views stretching from Arthur's Seat and the historic Old Town to the Firth of Forth'.
The cafe is set to offer both takeaway and sit-in options, but promises to 'highlight classic Scottish flavours alongside fresh, wholesome dishes to suit all tastes'.
The site is billed as a 'day-to-evening cafe' and will be within the grounds of the Collective art gallery. It will have space for 36 customers, with a further 40 on an outdoor terrace.
It will also create 20 jobs, the Rocca Group, the firm behind the cafe, said.
A CGI-generated impression of the view from the Calton Cafe (Image: Rocca Group) Stefano Pieraccini, the managing director of the Rocca Group – which also runs The Seafood Ristorante in St Andrews and The Broughton in Edinburgh's New Town – said: 'Cafe Calton is about more than just food and drink – it's about celebrating this city.
'We wanted to create a space where Edinburgh's past and present come together, where the views are matched by the atmosphere, the service, and the menu.
'Whether you're joining us after a walk or meeting friends for lunch or evening bites, we want you to feel part of something very special.'
Sorcha Carey, the director of Collective said: 'We are so excited to welcome Cafe Calton to our special site in the city observatory complex.
'As a contemporary art gallery, we bring new creative perspectives to the city of Edinburgh. This new addition brings another layer to the Collective experience – inviting visitors to not only engage with world-class art but also to gather, share and experience food and drink in an extraordinary setting.'
