Porto & Fi is a cafe and bistro at 47 Newhaven Main Street in Edinburgh. Its kitchen is run by Fi and Rob with a team of chefs who build the offering around fresh dishes, quality ingredients and local produce. The neighbourhood setting supports everything from breakfast and coffee to a longer lunch or evening meal.
The menu changes with the seasons, allowing soups, salads, sandwiches and more substantial plates to follow what suppliers can provide at their best. Fish and seafood have a natural place in this Newhaven setting, while meat and vegetable dishes give the kitchen a broad bistro character. Preparation is grounded in familiar combinations, careful sourcing and food made for comfortable everyday dining.
Separate breakfast and lunch and dinner menus let the restaurant adjust its style across the day. Vegetarian choices and adaptable dishes provide useful options for mixed groups, while smaller plates and lighter meals suit visitors who do not want a full dinner. Guests with allergies should speak to the team because dishes are prepared in a shared kitchen and the seasonal menu can change.
The drinks list includes wine from independent suppliers alongside beer, spirits, soft drinks, tea and coffee. That range allows Porto & Fi to function equally well as a daytime cafe and an evening bistro. Its strongest qualities are the personal direction of the kitchen, longstanding supplier relationships and a menu that remains responsive to the Scottish seasons.
Address: 47 Newhaven Main Street, Edinburgh EH6 4NQ, United Kingdom
Porto & Fi Menu
Starters or Light Meals
Soup of the day with crusty bread
(v) (ve) (gf-o)
A stack of flaked hot smoked salmon, roasted balsamic beetroot and rocket with horseradish cream
(gf)
Goats cheese, beetroot file parcel, beetroot ketchup
(v)
Keralan duck flatbread, mango chutney
Crispbread, smoked salmon, cream cheese, capers, lemon and hot honey drizzle
Porto quiche of the day served with salad
(v)
House rub BBQ pulled beef brisket ciabatta, salad
Chicken breast or grilled Halloumi ciabatta with either caramelised onions or chilli jam, lettuce and tomato with side salad
(gf-o)
Fish goujon ciabatta, homemade tartar sauce, baby gem lettuce, side salad
Greek Salad
(gf) (v)
Mains
Katsu sweet potato curry, basmati rice
(gf) (v) (ve)
Porto & Fi fish pie topped with a leek mash and side salad garnish
Fresh fish goujons, chunky chips, mushy peas with homemade tartar sauce and fresh lemon
Smoked haddock Cullen Skink risotto
(gf)
Fillet of salmon, sauté potatoes, creamed corn, wild garlic butter
(gf)
Maple glazed pork steak, dauphinoise potatoes, green beans, onion ketchup
(gf)
Vension moussaka, Greek salad
(gf)
Harissa chicken smoked bacon bits, parmesan, sun blushed tomato, pumpkin seed salad
(gf)
Panko chicken burger with salad, mayo and chunky chips
The house ground steak burger, BBQ sauce or dijonaise, salad and chunky chips
(gf-o)
Homemade Moroccan bean and beetroot veggie burger, brioche bun, salad, sweet potato wedges, chilli jam or dijonaise
(v) (gf-o) (ve-o)
The Stack, two burger patties, double cheese, smoked bacon, pickles, salad and house sauce, chunky chips
Side Orders
Chunky chips
(gf)
Sweet Potato wedges
(gf)
Truffle and parmesan chunky chips
MacSween's black pudding and potato hash
Mac and Cheese Pot
Seasonal Vegetables
Rocket and parmesan salad
Mixed green salad
Olives and bread with Oil and Balsamic vinegar
Bread
Light Breakfast & Pastries
Granola, Greek yoghurt & fruit compote
Scots porridge oats served with honey or fruit compote
Danish pastry or Pain aux raisin
Au Gourmand croissants
Almond, Chocolate or Plain
Germagrain toast served with butter and marmalade
Cooked & Hot Breakfast
Two free range eggs scrambled/poached served on granary toast with smoked bacon
Eggs Benedict on a toasted muffin with smoked bacon
Eggs Florentine, spinach and a mornay sauce on a toasted muffin
(v)
French toast and maple syrup, served with grilled banana
Homemade pancakes and maple syrup
Smashed avocado served on granary toast
Baker's rolls with: smoked bacon or pork sausage or scrambled/poached eggs
MacSween's black pudding and beef tomato on a roll
Extras
Fresh berries
Poached or Scrambled Eggs
Smoked salmon
Smoked bacon
Pork sausages
Grilled banana
Grilled beef tomato
MacSween's black pudding (per slice)
Soft Drinks
Peach Iced Tea
Fresh apple or orange juice 300ml
Glenlivet mineral water (still or sparkling)
Bottled coke
Coca Cola Zero
Fentimans Rose Lemonade
Fentimans Elderflower Presse
American Cream Soda
Aussie ginger beer
Fresh Milk Shakes
House Special – Fresh Banana and Coconut Milk
Real Strawberry *
* Milk shake with ice cream
Fresh Banana *
* Milk shake with ice cream
Chocolate *
* Milk shake with ice cream
Ice cream float with cream soda or coke
Coffee
Espresso
Americano (Double shot coffee)
Macchiato
Café Latte
Cappuccino
Flat White
Coffee
Mocha
Tea
Breakfast tea
Earl Grey
Decaf tea
Eteaket teas
Royal Earl Grey, Bollywood Dreams Chai, Gunpowder deluxe (green tea), Blooming Marvelous (green tea), Perfect Peppermint, Big Red Rooibos, Cranberry, Isle of Harris Gin Tea