Contini George Street
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297 reviews -
- Restaurant
Description
Contini George Street is a stunning Italian restaurant set within one of the city’s most beautiful rooms. Housed in a former banking hall modelled on a Florentine Palazzo, this venue is the perfect backdrop for everything from casual dinners to show-stopping events.
Celebrated for its daily-changing menu packed with vibrant, seasonal ingredients, Contini brings a true taste of Italy to the Scottish capital. Expect fresh produce straight from Italian markets, homemade pasta crafted with love, and the best of Scotland’s seafood making a regular appearance. Their breakfasts? Legendary.
Whether you're popping in for a relaxed meal or planning a special occasion, Contini has you covered. The majestic main dining room oozes wow-factor and is available for exclusive hire, seating up to 96 guests for unforgettable private events. Tucked away in the former vault, their intimate private dining room seats up to 16, perfect for birthdays, corporate meetings, wine tastings or intimate weddings.
Enhance your event with our fantastic seasonal menu, or for more informal occasions, their Best of Contini menu offers a family-style dining experience, perfect to allow everyone to try Contini’s favourite Italian dishes.
Info
- Restaurant
- After work drinks , Date night , Christmas
- New Town
- Happily Affordable ££
- Taking Bookings
- Wheelchair Access, Disabled Toilets
- None
- Background Music
- Terrace, Outdoor Dining
Hours
| Day | Open | Close | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 | 23:00 | |
| Tuesday | 9:00 | 23:00 | |
| Wednesday | 9:00 | 23:00 | |
| Thursday | 9:00 | 23:00 | |
| Friday | 8:00 | 23:30 | |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 23:30 | |
| Sunday | 10:00 | 22:00 |
Special opening hours
| Day | Open | Close | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 25th December 2025 | - | - | |
| Friday 26th December 2025 | - | - | |
| Thursday 1st January 2026 | 12:00 | - |
Location
Address
Contini George Street, 103, George Street, EH2 3ES
Area
New Town
Menus
Private Hire
| Name | Type | Capacity Seated |
Capacity Standing |
Cost | Min spend Midweek* |
Min spend Weekend* |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Dining Room | Private Room | 16 | 0 | - | 600 - 800 | 800 | |
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Our Bellavista private dining room was once the original bank vault but has since been redesigned with its namesake Italian winery in mind. It’s a bright yet intimate space with pictures, books and wine inspired decoration adorning the walls to create a light and fun space. Perfect for up to 16 diners, boardroom members or delegates for a team awayday meeting, this room is tucked away making it a great escape from the hustle and bustle of the city while being conveniently located near train and bus links and car parking. Full or part-day events work well here by using this private space for meetings or dining alongside the Italian Bar upstairs for refreshments, lunch or post meeting drinks. The Italian Bar can also be used as the perfect gathering place for wine, prosecco or cocktails before enjoying a private dining experience. We have 3-course menus which are created seasonally and can be adapted depending on requirements. Your dedicated event planner will be able to talk you through the options available to you to ensure your experience in memorable and a success. |
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| Main dining room | Venue Hire | 92 | 100 | - | 5000-10000 | 5000 -12000 | |
* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
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