The best restaurants Scotland

Henry's Bay is a very refined address where you are made to wait in the bar lounge while we prepare your order and your table. The cuisine is inventive and tasty. The menu offers fish, meat and vegetarian options. The service is impeccable and the small dishes are put in the big ones. The setting is clearly a plus, thanks to the beautiful views of the bay and a black & white decoration, embellished with a few chandeliers and paintings.

If you want to eat well or have a drink in Pitlochry, here is an address that is often unanimously acclaimed. This large gastro-pub opened in a 19th century mill whose wheel turns in the quiet of the terrace is absolutely perfect. There is a bar area and another restaurant, in a setting that is a little more classy than the norm, but still very traditional. The food is impeccable, neat and inventive, and the real ales are often made in Scottish microbreweries. Good to know: the establishment is also a very pleasant hotel.

The local Craignure smells good tradition with its large stone walls and woodwork. The food is classic of the country and you can often find magpies, steaks, mussels, lamb and pork on the menu which changes regularly. There are a few good beers and a pleasant terrace on sunny days. The establishment also offers B&B accommodation in three rooms with en-suite bathrooms, pleasant and good value for money. During the high season, many tourists are waiting for their ferry to arrive.

This restaurant decorated with dark wood and flowery fabrics is a success. We suggest the chicken soup with coriander, monkfish on salad with creamy tetragon sauce, potato pancake in a berry and herb sauce. But beware of the price of wine! It also organizes afternoon teas. The hotel offers 36 rooms with a view of the canal or the largest mountains in England: Ben Nevis.

South of the West End and west of the castle, this well-known address, somewhat removed from the more touristy areas, boasts a superb burger menu. At very affordable and excellent prices, they are among the best in the city and the choice is vast and suitable for all tastes. You'll find vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal versions, as well as decadent poutines. The place attracts a lot of people at weekends and the long contemporary room with bay window fills up quickly.

Loch Arthur cheese, Galloway jam, Heather Hills honey and Pelham meats, the Larder Café is an absolute must for a delicious breakfast, a good lunch or a well-deserved four o'clock. Everything is prepared with great care and provides great flavors that you can't get enough of, from Scottish Breakfast to scone, quiches, soups and sandwiches. The small room with yellow tints and large windows is quickly filled. It is therefore sometimes necessary to arrive quite early, but it is really worth it!

This pizzeria is often described as the most successful in the city. The menu is appetizing and the portions as well as the garnish are impeccable. What's more, you can play the Italian apprentice chefs by making your own pizza, with the ingredients of your choice: will you dare to make new marriages? The team has a smile on their face and makes sure that everything runs smoothly in the modern and comfortable room, which is especially busy in the evenings. The establishment's reputation has enabled it to open other addresses on the outskirts of Edinburgh and in Glasgow.

Perfectly typical of Stockbridge, Hector's is a trendy and relaxed gastro-pub with a rounded front and a street-side location in the neighbourhood. We meet there to eat a good meal as well as to have a drink. It is the local - or canteen - of many residents. The decoration is that of a modern and friendly brewery where you can enjoy good burgers, steaks, lasagne, magpies, duck confit and others. Try it on Sunday evenings for a traditional roast in an authentic and family atmosphere.

Recommended by all the locals, Kelso's is often referred to as the best pub, but also the best restaurant in the area. It was declared Scottish pub of the year in 2013 by CAMRA and for good reason, it produces five beers itself on site and offers eight beers from other breweries. The food is classic country food, with burgers, fish & chips, salads, steaks, magpies and pasta. As for the atmosphere, the clientele is raw and the playlist does not disappoint. And as for the place, it's an old post house!

For good, typical, homemade Scottish food, visit Brea, a small establishment that sources its ingredients as locally as possible. In recent years, he has received a number of awards and distinctions for the quality of his cuisine, restaurant and bar, as well as the attention he pays to local products. From haggis, burgers, meat, fish and even vegan dishes, the choice is complete and efficient. This can be accompanied by a beer or wine in a relaxed atmosphere.

In the north-west of the Mainland, in the small village of Brae, you will find this address with an exceptional reputation. In 2015, it was voted "Best Fish & Chips in Britain" by the National Fish & Chips Awards, and is also the northernmost in the country! Whether you take it to go or eat in, freshness and quality are the order of the day and other dishes are also available à la carte. The establishment also offers guided tours to discover the taste of seafood and seafood fishing in Shetland.

Home of the Cuillin Brewery micro-brewery, located in a beautifully secluded setting at the entrance to the Glen Sligachan and some of the most beautiful mountains in the country, the Seumas' Bar at the Sligachan Hotel is unquestionably one of the best pubs on the island. It has a good selection of mainly local real ales and over 300 single malts in stock. There is no shortage of space but the address is extremely popular and fills up quickly.

This is probably the best restaurant on the island, specializing in fish and seafood. It was even voted "UK Fish Restaurant of the Year" in 2012 and since then the quality hasn't gone down. The menu is superb and tasty, with halibut, sole, hake, lobster, salmon, haddock, scallops and much more. There are also some meats and a vegetarian dish. The prices are correct, with know-how and freshness always at the rendez-vous. It's often taken by storm, so remember to make a reservation.

Ee-usk has its feet in the water and serves some of the best fish in the region. The dishes are sourced locally, prepared and cooked with talent on the spot, to the delight of gourmets who come here as much for the pleasures of the mouth as for the setting facing the sea: views of Kerrera, Lismore, Mull and Morven, the ferries and fishing boats criss-crossing the bay ... Held by the same family for over 25 years, this restaurant is a true institution, recognized worldwide. Fans of the genre won't regret it.

Big smiles and good humour await you at Café Milk, behind a discreet front among many others. This small, white and bright cafeteria is famous for its good food, both at breakfast and lunch time. Salads, sandwiches, burritos, soups, noodles, falafels: there are plenty of options, including for vegetarians and gluten intolerant people, and everything is fresh and tasty. Enjoy with freshly squeezed fruit juice, kombucha or special hot chocolate (cocoa from Ivory Coast and salt from the Himalayas).

Thistle Street appears to be a quiet and narrow Victorian era in the heart of New Town. The Good Living on this cool, relaxed wave to set up a busy bistro touch. The benches and armchairs welcome guests who enjoy simple but serious and innovative cuisine. The service is smiling and the wine list includes several great wines. At the end of the day, the evenings are busy.

There's no shortage of French restaurants in Edinburgh, and this one hits the spot. Fred Berkmiller runs it with an expert hand, working in close contact with Scottish producers to source ducks, rabbits, chickens and seafood, which he adds with a distinctly Scottish touch. The idea is to exploit the local terroir. The cooking is perfect and there's nothing to complain about.

On the ground floor, Teuchters is a trendy, young and traditional pub serving a wide range of beers with small dishes and tapas. Perfect for a drink and a snack. In the basement, a Room in the West End is a restaurant that offers many classics, such as haggis, Angus beef or cullen skink fish soup. Whichever you choose, you're guaranteed to have a great time, and since you're here, why not try both?