Classic Shore Sundae
£8.50Two scoops of Madagascan vanilla, warm single-origin chocolate drizzle, toasted hazelnuts, and crisp wafer shards.
Pairing
Double Espresso or Single Estate Assam
Artisan Gelateria · Leith, Edinburgh
Café Atmosphere & Counter
A Little More Extraordinary in Every Scoop
Velmariq Essanova brings together deliberate flavour craftsmanship, impeccably balanced Scottish cream, and calm dessert hospitality in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Signature
Madagascan Vanilla & Dark Cocoa
Chilled churned Jersey cream paired with 70% single-origin chocolate shavings.
Ice Cream & Desserts
Small-batch churned cream, quiet precision, and Edinburgh character.
Flavour Philosophy
At Velmariq Essanova, our approach begins with restraint. Rather than masking delicate dairy with excessive sweetness, we formulate each batch around rich Scottish double cream, whole milk, and single-estate additions sourced for aromatic depth and clarity.
From cold-steeped Madagascan bourbon vanilla pods to roasted Bronte pistachios and sharp Scottish summer berries, textures remain silky, clean on the palate, and effortlessly balanced. Every creation is churned slowly to achieve dense, velvet indulgence without airy fillers.
Tasting Studio
Sicilian Pistachio & Honeycomb Crunch
Stone-ground roasted nuts folded into velvety crème anglaise with golden honeycomb pockets.
Seasonal Archive
Curated Menu & Flavour Notes
Explore our rotating line-up of twelve core flavours alongside dairy-free fruit sorbets, chilled dessert bowls, and house-made waffle crisps.
Plated Creations
Signature Dessert Concepts
Handcrafted compositions combining temperature, crumb, and velvety churned ice cream.
Warm Leith Waffle
£9.20Buttermilk waffle baked fresh to order, topped with sea salt caramel ice cream, cocoa nibs, and clover honey butter.
Pairing
Velveteen Flat White
Artisan Sablé Sandwich
£6.80Salted butter sablé biscuits hugging a thick disc of Sicilian pistachio cream, finished with rolled green kernel dust.
Pairing
Cold Brew Colombian Coffee
Dark Cocoa Reverie
£8.90Belgian-style dark chocolate scoop, soft flourless cocoa crumb, cacao tuile, and a gentle Maldon sea salt dusting.
Pairing
Spiced Dark Hot Chocolate
Orchard Berry & Clotted Cream
£8.20Sweet cream ice cream layered with macerated Scottish strawberries, reduced raspberry compote, and shortbread crumble.
Pairing
Sparkling Edinburgh Elderflower Tonic
Sunlit Citrus Layered Cup
£7.40Amalfi lemon and Alphonso mango sorbets layered with whipped cream, candied citrus peel, and mint infusion.
Pairing
Fresh Cloudy Lemonade
Edinburgh Seasonal Calendar
Ingredients aligned with Scottish climate and harvest
cycles.
Harvest & Solstice
Seasonal Inspirations
Our menu shifts gently across four quarterly rhythms. As the Edinburgh light softens from bright coastal summers into brisk autumns, our recipe notebooks reflect regional orchard harvests and warming spices.
Spring
Bright Citrus & Blossom
Amalfi lemon sorbet, blood orange infusion, and early Scottish rhubarb swirled through sweet cream.
Summer
Highland Berries & Mint
Blairgowrie raspberries, wild blueberries, and chilled mint milk paired with delicate clotted cream.
Autumn
Piedmont Hazelnut & Toffee
Slow-roasted hazelnuts, brown butter caramel, spiced pear coulis, and warm shortbread biscuits.
Winter
Rich Cocoa & Roast Coffee
Single-origin dark chocolate fudge, winter espresso cream, candied chestnut, and warm cardamom aroma.