The best restaurants Scotland

Route 36 loudly proclaims its American influences and serves food from across the Atlantic that is appreciated by locals and travelers alike. Burgers of all kinds are the spearhead of the menu, but you can also opt for a sandwich, hot dog, nachos, fajitasor salad. All this at a very reasonable price and in a relaxed atmosphere. The children have special dishes for them at even lower prices. Save room for a milkshake for dessert: banoffee flavor or toffee waffle? Don't forget to look at today's good shots.

This restaurant-bar close to the port logically offers many flavours of the sea - including a seafood platter to be shared by two - but also burgers, risottos, meats and even pizzas. His recipes are inspired by Scottish and Italian gastronomy and the choice is rather varied. Like the mix of cultures, try the Mama Oblò pizza, with haggis and blood sausage, or pork balls and haggis with parmesan cheese. You will eat there at all hours, from breakfast to dinner. A delicatessen section also stocks products for sale.

Set in an early 17th century hotel, this popular pub offers classic Scottish food. The first part of the establishment is reserved for the bar and there are some paintings of local scenes. The restaurant is at the back and is furnished with lots of light wood and a veranda. A good address for a beer, as for a meal, since everything here is local, fresh and home-cooked. A beer garden welcomes you in fine weather. The establishment, very lively, broadcasts matches and sports competitions.

The Crown Inn is the favourite pub of the locals for eating and drinking. The menu is quite varied, with great classics such as fish & chips or cheese pasta, but also meats, burgers and even pizzas. The decoration is very Scottish and the atmosphere is as friendly as it is local. Beer lovers won't be outdone either. Indeed, the establishment was nominated by Lanarkshire's CAMRA Pub of the Year 2016, regional winner 2017 for West & Glasgow and was a finalist for the Great British Pub Awards in 2019.

This classic Italian address is located in the city's central square, just a few meters from the train station. She may not look like anything from the outside, but she knows how to seduce and retain her customers. It serves pasta, pizza, burgers, meat and fish, with very attractive lunchtime offers. The dishes are not necessarily very inventive, but there is a lot of choice and at good prices, all with flavours to match. The room upstairs is more suitable for dinners. The staff is friendly and warm.

Within the Gaiety Theatre, here is a restaurant a little more sophisticated than what Ayr has to offer, to eat well at any time of the day. You come here for breakfast as well as for lunch or dinner and the menu mixes influences, not forgetting its Scottish roots. Everything is homemade, with rigorously selected local products, all served in generous portions. The menu changes regularly and the atmosphere remains relaxed, in a refined decoration, with a very friendly staff.

A friendly pub and hub of local life, the Bannockburn Inn is as good a bar as it is a restaurant and offers two different spaces, depending on whether you come for a meal or a drink. It was opened in May 2011 by Andy Fordham, a former world darts champion! The food is traditional Scottish and there are always a few real ales on the counter, as well as a huge selection of whiskies from around the country. Music lovers will be spoilt for choice with the authentic jukebox and its 10,000 song memory. Cheers!

Recently landed in Fort William, Garrison West has shaken up the local culinary scene with its excellent, modern and tasty pub food. The place is a bit set back from the main street and still a little less overgrown than all its neighbours, which only reinforces its traditional atmosphere. There are also some good beers, whiskies and gins. The place is perfect to come and have a drink at the end of the day and get over your emotions with a good, hearty dish and all the gourmet things you need.

Fresh, seasonal and Scottish is the slogan of this table, often seen as the best in Pitlochry. At lunchtime you can enjoy paninis, sandwiches, baked potatoes, burgers, salads and pub-food inspired dishes. In the evenings, the menu is a little more sophisticated, with meat and fish being the main focus. The presentation is neat and appetizing, in a brewery room where wood is dominant. The restaurant also serves brunch: why not let yourself be tempted by a full breakfast?

Bar of the famous Scottish brewery Innis & Gunn, this modern and trendy address has made a good place in Dundee. The emphasis is of course on the choice and quality of the beers, but the food is also excellent, with great classics like fish & chips, steaks, burgers, pies, salads and snacks at low prices at lunchtime. Smaller appetites can even choose dishes in small portions, and gourmands can take several to share.

From the streets of Bombay to those of Glasgow, this gourmet Indian table has taken the plunge and is hardly lacking in faithful followers in the city. Its interiors and decorations honour the traditional architecture of the city centre, but the content of the plates is not Scottish and you can enjoy good curries, salads, kebabs and other specialities. If the prices are low, the quantities are more those of generous tapas than of main courses. Take the opportunity to discover several flavours and share your meal: it's even better!

Freshly landed on the culinary scene of the capital, this urban address is not in a caravan but in a small Teviot Place room. The brick, wood and metal decoration is quite typical of this young and modern style of establishment and the food is that of a successful Thai food street. Rice, noodles, soups and small dishes are the main elements of the menu.

Pizza is no joke in this modern, urban and modern address in the centre of Glasgow. They are not expensive, but make no mistake about it: they are excellent, skillfully concocted and carefully garnished. All the products come from Italy, even the pizza oven, built in Naples. Authenticity is the key word here: an authentic and traditional pizza, or nothing! The large hall displays its visible wind tunnels and one sits at large or small wooden tables. There's another sign towards the West End.

Union of Genius is the story of a group of friends, in love with good products, who have set out to revolutionize soup by imagining original recipes! Out of more than 80 in their repertoire, six are offered every day with good bread. Three salads are usually also à la carte and the place is often stormed. Perfect for a short break between the university, the National Museum and Greyfriars Kirk.

A few meters from the Greyfriars Bobby statue, this small Japanese restaurant offers a cuisine that goes far beyond the usual sushi with dishes in sauce and even Japanese curries. Some dishes are served in Bento boxes. A wide variety of sake and even Japanese whisky are on the menu, for a taste that makes you travel. The decoration is zen, just like the service.

Kyloe is the headquarters of all carnivorous food lovers in Edinburgh. The star is Scottish beef in all its forms, but there are also pork, lamb and fish. The original and very appropriate decoration, with the cow in the spotlight, from the front to the seats. The selection of wines lends itself perfectly to the exercise, as well as the view of the castle.

La Garrigue is a little bit of Languedoc sunshine in the Edinburgh sky. Fish soups, cassoulets, bouillabaisses, Pézenas pies and rabbit quail are put on your plate here by Jean-Michel Gauffre, an adored chef who arrived in Scotland more than 20 years ago. Gordon Ramsay himself speaks of it as the best French chef in the country and it must be said that it is a success. The purple walls are decorated with works by a Scottish painter and the chairs and tables are the work of an English artist. The staff is entirely French (except for one Monegasque) and the view of Calton Hill is very pleasant. A beautiful establishment where it is better to book.

A very, very beautiful address where you can eat really well! The setting is very beautiful, in winter the chimney works at full capacity. The dishes are worthy of very great restaurants, cooking and seasoning are perfect. The dishes on offer are of high quality, including game and fish and shellfish. While waiting for everything to be ready, you are invited to wait with a delicious whisky in an adjoining room. It is possible to stay on site.

The Vine Leaf Restaurant is a small, sober bistro with a warm atmosphere. On the menu, specialities of local game, seafood and some vegetarian dishes delight the taste buds. Grilled half lobster with cheddar cheese, roasted quail with caramelized pecan nuts, pan-fried beef salad with black pudding, Spanish beef cheek, pan-fried salmon with coconut milk and coriander... That's it for some starters and main courses. For dessert? White chocolate fondue, cheesecake banoffee... It is advisable to reserve because of the small number of places.

If you're willing to get lost in the countryside to get out of the center of Oban for a while, the Barn is an authentic inn that cooks great Scottish food and serves some good beers. It is recognized by CAMRA - but not only! It has won several awards over the years and offers products from the nearby Fyne Ales brewery. The carpeting, the stone or panelled walls and the imposing bar create a warm atmosphere. If you're there on a^2nd Sunday of the month, enjoy a traditional roast!

This restaurant of the Bowmore distillery and famous works a careful cuisine based on fresh products. The presentation and service are the object of all attention, while the customers delight in quality seafood, fish and meat. Everything is fresh and local, for generous flavours. The decoration surfs on a maritime theme and the success of the place means that tables can quickly run out. The establishment also offers modern and comfortable rooms in B&B, as well as cottages for rent.

This large white house overlooking the bay is the only one in the village to serve meals in the evening. The steakpie is delicious... The bar is especially famous on the island for its excellent selection of whisky, including the one from the village distillery. A guitar is fixed to the wall, on which people passing by often play between drinks. The atmosphere here is really warm and you can enjoy the terrace overlooking the garden on sunny days.

It is one of the best restaurants on the island, with its three rosettes and impeccable know-how. The culinary experience is assured by its vibrant flavours and perfect mastery of ingredients, tastes and textures. It is particularly inventive and uses excellent local products. Correct posture is preferable. The establishment is also a top-of-the-range hotel, perfect for a romantic getaway!

In the shadow of the distillery, this cosy gastro-pub cooks great Scottish classics such as fish & chips, magpies, burgers and steaks. There are also salads and sandwiches for lighter options and all can be accompanied by good local beers. The dishes are made from local products, chosen as soon as possible on Mull. The bread is delivered every morning by the baker in Tobermory. There is sometimes live music and you can also just come and have a drink, in the dining room or in the garden beer.

Young atmosphere, rather chic and trendy, but very relaxed in this big Victorian house. We come here to have a good time. At noon, a simple menu with salads, hamburgers, fish & chips and pasta dishes. In the evening, the menu changes and offers more elaborate dishes. The establishment is also a hotel: it reopened in 2020 after expansion work and offers elegant, modern and very comfortable rooms.

The wooded furniture and the vermeil tone of the decor create a warm and refined atmosphere. Lighted tables by candlelight, discreet and attentive service, everything is perfect for relaxing and enjoying innovative vegetarian dishes. Gleaning his ideas from all over the world, David Bann uses spices, coconut milk and lime as easily as wild mushrooms or English blue cheeses to flavour his ristottos, koftas, soufflés, puddings... A know-how that titillates the taste buds.

The Kitchin opened its doors in 2006 and has been winning awards ever since. Tom Kitchin, his starred chef, was a pupil of Alain Ducasse, and his French-inspired dishes are made with the best Scottish local produce. The philosophy of the house is "from nature to the plate", so it's not surprising that the attention paid to the raw material ensures a real culinary epic. The frame is very mineral and combines shades of grey, blue and brown. Menus change according to the seasons.

One address, two concepts: on the ground floor, the café area opens from breakfast and offers a trendy and wooded setting, typical of brunch establishments. Upstairs, the bar area offers a more bistro and nocturnal atmosphere under the roofs of the building. The cuisine is Scottish, but also Mediterranean and international, with salads, meats, haggis, pasta, Greek dishes and pizzas (only at the bar). Gandolfi has also opened an excellent fish restaurant right next door, which also has a take-away section.

Run by the same family since 1996, the Fiddler's is an institution in the village. Its beautiful flowered facade and its large terrace are unmistakable, preceding a room that could not be more typical and faithful to tradition. The good dishes honour the national terroir, both meat and fish, and are beautifully cooked. The bar has an endless supply of single malts and some goodreal ales. The same owners also have a B&B: Oakdale Rooms, located nearby.

Charming bistrot bistro, which does not prevent plates from being well filled by a chef who plays his role with plume. Among other things, we offer baking oysters with leeks, smoked salmon, brioche or a melting of mushrooms to brandy.

It is hidden behind Princes Street, away from the tourist life. Original decorative elements (dating from 1862) have been preserved, in particular the mosaics recounting moments of life in the 19th century. Seafood has been enjoyed within these walls since Victorian times! Among other fish dishes and beautiful seafood dishes, the house's specialty remains oysters, served fresh on its bed of ice, with lemon. One of the most beautiful pubs in Edinburgh and in that respect, it deserves a break!

Award winning cuisine on a national scale. An establishment where a good fire fire. Paintings and antiques. The chef guarantees delicious cuisine and a wide choice of desserts accompanied by best malt.

Vegetarian Indian Restaurant, offering specialities from southern India, Punjab and Gujarat mainly. The dishes are rather spicy and very close to what you can taste in India.

The Brasserie Prince is located within the walls of the superb Balmoral. Held by Alain Roux, a chef whose reputation is well established, he offers a marriage of French and English tradition. We recommend the exceptional haggis revisited here with a whiskey sauce and presented with the greatest care, for a culinary experience without equal. The less adventurous will also enjoy a selection that combines the traditions of both countries and highlights the richness of the Scottish soil.

Black Isle Bar is first and foremost a bar, but its pizzas are so delicious that it must also be classified as a restaurant. On the bar side, it offers a very wide range of homemade beers, including those from its own brewery - are you hesitating? Ask for a taste! -, organic wines and whiskies. On the restaurant side, pizzas are cooked over a wood fire, made with organic and local ingredients, and inventive enough to revisit Scottish heritage in Italian sauce (unless it's the other way round). Upstairs, a rooftop terrace welcomes you.

In full on the harbour, fish and seafood are fresh and delicious, as you dream on an island like Skye. The products come from the waters of Raasay, Loch Eishort or Ukirt and Barra in the Outer Hebrides. On the plate you can find salmon, mussels, oysters, jacques nuts, trout, and some vegetarian meats and options. The decoration is of a circumstance, with objects related to navigation, boat paintings and nautical charts. Book in summer.

This Royal Mile gastro pub no longer has its reputation for whisky thanks to an impressive menu! You can even taste them four by four, with 14 different formulas to get started or to assert yourself. The food is also greeted and sourced locally, thanks to a menu that features several Scottish classics and burgers. The decoration displays molded woodwork and bottle displays, providing a cosy setting, enhanced by a little background music. In the evening, groups perform live every day of the week, in front of a regular and tourist clientele.

This restaurant will put stars in your eyes. The dishes are exquisitely fine and generous. No doubt it is the passion of Ian McAndrew, the multi-award winning chef of the establishment, and his undeniable talent for sublimating local products? The smoked salmon is an explosion of flavour, the Angus beef is incredibly tender? If you had to give an address where to discover Scottish-style gastronomy, it would undoubtedly be this one!

Ox and Finch is one of the most acclaimed restaurants in Glasgow at the moment... and this success is well deserved! Opened in spring 2014 and run by a young and dynamic team, it stands out with an interesting concept as it puts the emphasis on taste curiosity. It reinterprets the restaurant outing as a true culinary experience, all in a modern decor combining industrial elements, wood and leather. No starter, main course and dessert, but plates to be placed in the middle of the table and shared between guests.

The woodwork and candles give an undeniable charm to this bar-restaurant in Leith which comes alive on Tuesday and Thursday evenings with the presence of folk and jazz musicians. Chic without making a fuss, this is the address to go to for a good meal at a reasonable price in the area. You can enjoy beautiful meats and seafood - the establishment is renowned for its shellfish and fish - but some people just prefer to have a drink and enjoy the conviviality of the place. Book in the evening to make sure you have a table.

With more than 20 years of presence in Oban, this establishment is still a reference on the local culinary scene. By working with the best products from the West Coast seas, it ensures a superb result on the plate, for tasty and preserved textures. The atmosphere is chic and the presentation neat, with a menu that guarantees an interesting price-quality ratio. Those who wish to do so can also opt for a meat or vegetarian dish.

It is one of the most popular events in the city, openly adored by all. In 40 years, Ubiquitous Chip has had plenty of time to carve out a niche for itself on the Scottish culinary scene. Its dishes are from the national soil and you can find the unmistakable haggis, but also fish, pork, beef, pheasant, or mussels, among the multitude of the offer. The environment is very vegetal, with many plants between the white tablecloths. The brasserie menu is more accessible than the restaurant menu.

This large, modern and trendy restaurant offers very good value for money at lunchtime and in the early evening. Its room is very colourful, with bright red and yellow tones. The paintings on the walls are reminiscent of the Fauve and Cubic movements and there is a mezzanine floor and a balcony terrace overlooking the Ness River. One will see the Highlands, the other the castle. The whole thing is quite elegant and the cuisine is a success, with classic dishes of Scottish gastronomy skillfully prepared. The music is atmospheric and the service is excellent.

A few steps from the castle, a worrying crest announces the colour: The Witchery was the seat of Edinburgh's witchcraft in the 16th century. And whether you choose the main room or the Secret Garden, the esotericism oozes from the walls and the decoration hits the nail on the head. Today, magic works in the mouths and many people are curious and gourmet to hurry, especially in the evening, when dinner can be served until late. It is preferable to make a reservation. For a tighter budget or a sweet palate, think of the Afternoon teas and their share of delicacies!

In this very popular pub where visitors and local customers intersect, Scottish specialities are well prepared: beef in red wine accompanied by haggis, deer marinated to whisky. Enjoy beautiful thistles ceilings, a Scottish emblem, or an elegant, casual, ambience restaurant. The story of the protagonists of the pub is told during your journey with City Sightseeing bus!

The Mussel Inn is always a busy pedestrian street, and many tourists pass by the Mussel Inn. They're not wrong about coming here. Edinburgh locals also mingle, white-collar workers, couples or friends, in between shopping sessions... Faced with this incessant flow, the service, with its mussel and chips and seafood specialities, does not give up on its quality. We appreciate the great freshness and quality of the products, as well as the low prices and the quicky (lunchtime) and early (pre-theatre) menus. The atmosphere is always pleasant and relaxed.

Fresh, cooked products, typical British dishes and fish as specialty. Two large rooms, an impressive fireplace that is in the middle, a nice terrace for the beautiful days, a quick and smiling service and good beer to refresh the whole.

Located at the easternmost point on the north bank of the River Dee, this is the favourite restaurant of many visitors to Aberdeen. The restaurant serves seafood and fish as well as excellent meats, including seasonal meats. The chef, Craig Somers, presents a selection of the finest Scottish produce, cooked in a traditional and tasty way. The place combines the pleasure of taste and the view, because in addition to the beautiful presentation of the dishes, the sea view is a real asset of this establishment. Its desserts too, made by a pastry chef!

This hotel has a sumptuous restaurant open to non-residents. IX Restaurant promises you an unforgettable show cooking: local products cooked with mastery, menu changing with the seasons, kitchens visible from the room like a theatre, wines in perfect harmony... The address is excellent for dinner or for the traditional sunday lunch. Afternoon tea is a pure delight... especially as it can be made with champagne!