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The Kitchen at the National Museums of Scotland

National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, EH1 1JF Edinburgh

Open now · until 17:00

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Source: the restaurant's website, read on 12 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.

Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 12 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.

SUNDAY ROAST
Sunday Roast
20.00
Vegan option available
estimate≈ 850 kcal60 g carbsbalanced 74
Sunday Roast
37.00
Vegan option available
estimate≈ 1100 kcal80 g carbs
SMALL PLATES
Harissa hummus (vg)vegan
8.00
Harissa Hummus — Sun-blushed baby tomato, cucumber, pickled red onion, Mungoswells flour flatbread
estimate≈ 450 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Haggis, neeps and tatties
10.00
Haggis Neeps and Tatties — Made in-house with Mungoswells wholemeal flour from East Lothian Campbells of Linlithgow haggis croquettes, Highland fine cheeses neeps and tatties, Glenkinchie 12-year-old roasted heritage beetroot, frisée lettuce
estimate≈ 550 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Campbells of Linlithgow lamb shawarma
12.00
Lamb Shawarma — Mungoswells flour flatbread, tzatziki, micro cress
estimate≈ 500 kcal38 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
STONE-BAKED PIZZAS
Mediterranean vegetable (vg)vegan
16.00
Mediterranean Vegetable Pizza — Garlic mushroom, green pepper, red onion, black olives, honey and mustard dressing
estimate≈ 950 kcal110 g carbsbalanced 74
Margherita (v)vegetarian
14.00
Margherita Pizza — Yester Farm mozzarella, tomato, basil
estimate≈ 800 kcal95 g carbsbalanced 71
Blue cheese and mushroom (v)vegetarian
16.75
Blue Cheese and Mushroom Pizza — Yester Farm mozzarella, tomato, Highland fine Cheeses Blue Murder, mushroom, spinach
estimate≈ 1000 kcal98 g carbs
Classic pepperoni
16.50
Pepperoni Pizza — Yester Farm mozzarella, tomato, pepperoni, jalapeños
estimate≈ 1100 kcal100 g carbs
Napoletana
16.75
Napoletana Pizza — Yester Farm mozzarella, tomato, anchovies, black olives, oregano
estimate≈ 900 kcal95 g carbsbalanced 71
SALADS
Crispy tofu, kale and quinoa (vg)vegan
15.00
Tofu Kale and Quinoa Salad — Orange, pomegranate, mint, parsley, tomato, cucumber salsa
estimate≈ 550 kcal45 g carbsbalanced 71
Black crowdie and beetroot (v)vegetarian
15.50
Black Crowdie and Beetroot Salad — Highland fine cheeses black crowdie, neeps and tatties, single malt whisky sauce red chard, pumpkin seeds, pomegranate, honey and mustard dressing
estimate≈ 600 kcal30 g carbsbalanced 74
Heatherfield Smokehouse Scottish smoked salmonpescatarian
14.00
Smoked Salmon Salad — Katy Rogers dill crème fraîche, salmon roe
estimate≈ 450 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Scottish Buffalo mozzarella caprese (v)vegetarian
14.50
Buffalo Mozzarella Caprese — Ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, balsamic pickled heritage beets, fresh radish
estimate≈ 400 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
West coast hot-smoked salmonpescatarian
16.75
Hot-Smoked Salmon Salad — Roasted sweet potato, green beans, spinach, pickled red onion, mustard and dill dressing
estimate≈ 500 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 83
SOUP OF THE DAY
Soup of the day
7.50
With focaccia and butter
estimate≈ 400 kcal45 g carbsbalanced 69
Small soup of the day
6.00
With focaccia and butter
estimate≈ 300 kcal35 g carbsbalanced 67
Cullen Skinkpescatarian
10.00
Creamy smoked haddock, potato and leek
estimate≈ 350 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 65
Add a cheese sconevegetarian
1.50
Cheese Scone
estimate≈ 250 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
TOASTED SANDWICHES
Mozzarella and sun-blushed tomato (v)vegetarian
9.50
Mozzarella and Tomato Sandwich — Green pesto, rocket, lemon aioli, focaccia
estimate≈ 650 kcal55 g carbs
The New Yorker
10.50
The New Yorker Sandwich — Brown Brothers bacon, sliced turkey, Emmental, spinach, Dijon mustard mayonnaise, ciabatta
estimate≈ 780 kcal52 g carbsbalanced 68
Croque Monsieur
12.00
Ham, Isle of Mull Cheddar, béchamel sauce Topped with crispy onions
estimate≈ 850 kcal48 g carbs
Add smoked bacon
2.00
Smoked Bacon
estimate≈ 120 kcal1 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
SIDES
Crudités (vg)vegan
8.00
Crudités with Hummus — Carrot and cucumber batons, hummus, mini oatcakes
estimate≈ 320 kcal28 g carbsbalanced 69
Rosemary sea salt fries (vg)vegan
6.00
Rosemary Sea Salt Fries
estimate≈ 420 kcal45 g carbs
Tahini house slaw with toasted seeds (vg)vegan
6.00
Tahini House Slaw
estimate≈ 220 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Parmesan, rocket and tomato saladvegetarian
6.00
Parmesan Rocket and Tomato Salad
estimate≈ 180 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
KIDS’
Kids’ Margherita pizza (v)vegetarian
8.00
Kids Margherita Pizza — Includes milk and a piece of fruit
estimate≈ 750 kcal95 g carbsbalanced 73
Basil butter pasta (v)vegetarian
8.00
Kids Basil Butter Pasta — Shaved Parmesan. Includes milk and a piece of fruit
estimate≈ 680 kcal80 g carbs
Kids’ Sunday roast (Sundays only)
10.00
Kids Sunday Roast — Includes milk and a piece of fruit
estimate≈ 720 kcal55 g carbsbalanced 65
Mac and cheese (v)vegetarian
6.75
Kids Mac and Cheese — Includes milk and a piece of fruit
estimate≈ 780 kcal75 g carbs

Is this menu still right?

91veggie
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Many vegetarian and vegan options

How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.

You can choose dishes like harissa hummus, Mediterranean vegetable pizza and a tofu salad with quinoa. A vegan Sunday roast is also available. The menu includes meat dishes like lamb shawarma for mixed tables.

18 vegetarian and 6 vegan dishes out of 31 · 2 estimate

81dia
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Protein-rich salads and small plates

How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.

This menu offers several low-carb options. The salads and small plates contain high protein levels.

11 diabetes-friendly · 31 dishes

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Address
National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, EH1 1JF Edinburgh
Hours
Mon10:00–17:00
Tue10:00–17:00
Wed10:00–17:00
Thu10:00–17:00
Fri10:00–17:00
Sat10:00–17:00
Sun10:00–17:00
Last orders 16:45. Lunch menu available 11:00-15:00
Contact
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Sources
Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), benugo.com/sites/restaurants/museum-kitchen/
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