Inspired by Italy’s great family gatherings, enjoy abundant antipasti, showpiece dishes and indulgent sweets at a leisurely lunch. Eve Restaurant and Bar at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh invite you to free-flowing celebration of food, flavour and la dolce vita. With beautiful buffet displays and the theatre of live cooking, it’s the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon with friends and family. Wander through a series of beautifully presented stations. Start with artisan salumi and formaggi, Caprese with bocconcini mozzarella and heritage tomatoes, and warm homemade breads before exploring the seafood selection: smoked, hot-smoked and gravlax salmon, poached king prawns, and fresh oysters on ice. Then finish with a selection of classic Italian dolci, including Tiramisù and freshly filled cannoli dipped in chocolate, pistachio and cherries. Starting from £35.00 per person, with under-5s dining free, The Long Italian Lunch runs from 12.30pm to 3.30pm on 30 August, 27 September, 25 October, and 29 November 2026. Located on Cowgate, in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, Eve Restaurant and Bar is wheelchair accessible, with an accessible entrance. There is ground-level or accessible seating options throughout the venue, and an accessible restroom.

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