The best restaurants Scotland

The Timberyard was created by the Radford family in a completely renovated old warehouse, although elements of the past have been incorporated into the layout here and there. The result is eclectic and very convincing. We practice a "from farm to plate" strategy here, which means that we are sure of ultra fresh, local and quality! Evening menus are available in 4, 6 or 8 courses. Lunch is a 5-course or à la carte menu. Outside, the terrace provides the same surprising effect, with metal furniture and the bricks of the building at the back of the painting.

This restaurant, which was awarded a Michelin star in 2010, had the good idea to settle in this small 18th century village. The modern and audacious cuisine is one of the most renowned in Scotland, served in a delightful classic setting, next to an open fire and with a 25-page wine list. The culinary experience is guaranteed by local ingredients and sublimated flavours, with high quality meat, fish and vegetarian dishes. Reservation is recommended, as well as a stay in the hotel .

It is one of the most famous and adored fish & chips in the city. On the spot or to take away, you can choose between the unavoidable cod and eaglefins, but also rarer fish such as sole, hake or halibut. Burgers, pizzas, some traditional (haggis, black pudding, steak pie...) and vegetarian dishes are also available. The restaurant's menu is a little more sophisticated and can be enjoyed in a rather sober room.

Bridgend's hotel, at the crossroads of Islay, is home to one of the best pub-restaurants on the island. The bar area - named Katie's Bar after their retired octogenarian barmaid - is more relaxed and offers a cheaper menu, while the restaurant is more classic and sophisticated. They both cook with local and seasonal produce. Whatever you choose, the dishes are well-presented and the content is successful, with inventive local dishes to satisfy all tastes. In the evenings, reservation is recommended.

This comfortable cottage, near the old Kilberry Castle, welcomes you in an authentic and warm atmosphere. A la carte, local products are in the spotlight, including fresh fish from local fishing. On the meat side, there is room for Scottish breeds and local breeders. The dishes are garnished with herbs from the garden and vegetables from the vegetable garden. They are accompanied by a fine selection of wines. The room being small, it is better to make a reservation. The establishment also makes B&B with 5 rooms.

The geographical location of the restaurant at the very tip of the island makes it an exceptional place. A restaurant with a refined atmosphere has been set up in the large bay window, tastefully built as an extension of the old building. We can have lunch there, snacks and sandwiches. In the evening, we dine there in front of a huge sea, with the lighthouse of the small island of Plada as a horizon. Ideal for a romantic dinner... The bar also has a superb view, to be admired while tasting a whisky or a real ale brewed in Arran.

Renowned as one of the best restaurants on the island, the food is tasty and carefully presented. On the programme of festivities: fish, with the traditional fish & chips, but also sole, halibut and scallops. There are also some meats, a vegetarian dish and homemade pizzas. For lunch or early evening, prices are smaller with lunch and Early Bird formulas. As for the atmosphere, the decoration is simple, but the bistro setting provides the atmosphere and the service is friendly.

Local scallops with black pudding, chicken with bacon, haggis and whisky, roast duck with orange and triple-sec: the choice leaves one dreaming and the locals are not mistaken. It is one of the most popular restaurants, both for the quality of the dishes prepared with local products and for the friendly welcome and impeccable service. The Castle Restaurant is a very reputable address for dining in the city in a relaxed setting, right in front of the castle. It's best to book on busy nights.

The cuisine is of high quality in this hotel run by the chef. Local cuisine, fish and seafood, curry, steaks, etc. will be offered. The dishes are traditional and hearty, for a cuisine that invigorates and allows you to face the harshness of the climate or to be comforted after a day full of discoveries. You can finish your meal with a malt or gin from the bar. The establishment has two of them: a lounge bar with a panoramic view of the loch and an outdoor café, very enjoyable in the summer, at sunset.

For superb local Scottish cuisine, it's around here. Lochinver Larder has based its great popularity on its beautiful and inventive menu, where you can enjoy great classics such as haggis or its famous magpies, but also gratins, curries, quiches and many other delicious dishes. At lunch, the choice also includes jacket potatoes, paninis, burgers and baguettes. Vegetarian and gluten-free options (bread and pasta) are available on request when ordering.

The Clachaig Inn is a legend in Glencoe. A true landmark for hikers, locals and tourists alike, it consists of three different bars. The Boots Bar is the most typical, with its tree trunks, barrels and dark lighting, but you can opt for the quieter Snug or the restaurant oriented Bidean Lounge. The mountain atmosphere reigns and the traditional food is a success. The choice of beers is immense, with up to 15 real ales, and the selection of whiskys has nothing to be ashamed of either. There is regularly live music at the weekends.

This famous red-roofed address has been on the Fort William Pier for over 25 years. Here you can choose from mussels, salmon, crab pies, cullen skink, hake and much more. Fans of maritime flavours will be won over and the presentation and location will not spoil anything. The establishment also offers... cruises! These allow you to discover Loch Linnhe and Loch Eil and to see seals, dolphins, porpoises...

Built in 1775 by James Craig at the same time as the rest of New Town, the Dome is a true neo-classical palace. First a college for physicists, then a bank, it is now a restaurant with three rooms, including a bar and a tea room. Marble columns, mosaics, crystal chandeliers and bouquets of flowers, everything is made to seduce and travel through time. Scottish gastronomy is traditional and not excessive, despite the lush pageantry. Ideal, therefore, to treat yourself to a good classic meal in a rare setting or just to drop in for a beer.

If you're a seafood lover, this is probably the restaurant where you'll be best served. The setting combines refinement and Mediterranean style. Rewarded many times and again in 2020 (Michelin and Good Food Guide), the establishment is renowned for enhancing the value of shellfish and fish like no other. In addition to this, a rigorous selection of local and seasonal products is added, sublimated by an art of gastronomy at the cutting edge of mastery and creativity. For small budgets, the ideal is to come at noon or between 5 and 6 pm.

Like its sister brand in Edinburgh, Mother India in Glasgow has been offering the very best in Indian craftsmanship, with excellent fresh, seasonal produce, since 1990. Fish, chicken, curries, shrimps, lamb, vegetarian and other dishes, everything is seasoned with the flavours of India and the taste journey is assured. In fact, the restaurant has won several awards. The prices are minimal and the portions allow you to taste several dishes and flavours. The interior is quite dark and cosy, with burgundy colours.

This is one of the most romantic places you can find to revel in the surroundings of Loch Lomond. The restaurant area has been named Colquhoun's restaurant and offers, in a large room overlooking the loch, a typical menu of British gastronomy. You can have lunch there or just have a drink by the fire on comfortable sofas while contemplating its shores. The establishment is also a hotel ****: the 48 luxurious rooms are an ode to relaxation. The perfect stay? A Munro or a nice hike, followed by a relaxing time at the spa.

The "Captain's Table" is the restaurant of The Ship Inn. Regulars and tourists are happy to mingle, for a friendly atmosphere. A typical and authentic address, it offers traditional British pub cuisine and specializes in seafood. Nothing surprising with the immediate proximity of the port! Moreover, you will have lunch or dinner with a very pleasant view on the sea. Here, we serve fresh, homemade and local food. Try the Cullen skink, a soup with smoked haddock, potatoes and cream.

The Three Birds team will be happy to welcome you to their warm and friendly little restaurant. Ideally located 15 minutes walk from the old town centre, it is the ideal place to enjoy the delicate cuisine prepared by the chef. The emphasis is on local products, fresh, sourced locally. The dishes are presented with refinement, the flavours are there and the happy discoveries are also there. This is a perfect opportunity to enjoy a good meal and to spend a pleasant moment with your partner or family.

It's on this coffee shop that J.K. Rowling wrote the first adventures of his Harry Potter hero! The atmosphere is a student and a décontractée and your wallet will not want to crack for a bagel or a salad.

This Michelin-starred gastronomic establishment delights discerning taste buds in the sumptuous setting of a listed Georgian building. Wide benches with elegant curves, moiré drapes, giant butterflies adorning the floor, chandeliers on the ceiling, one would almost forget to look at the map - and that would be a pity. Tom Kitchin's inventive cuisine is a must in the Scottish capital. The card changes every week and it's still fabulous. The good plan, for tighter budgets, is to dine early (before 6:30 pm) for a reduced price menu.

Sister address of The Kitchin and The Castle Terrace Restaurant, this Scottish gastro pub is a credit to Stockbridge and confirms the district's trendy culinary identity. Burgers, fish & chips, steak pie, fish pie, risotto: the choice is quite traditional and the recipes are carefully prepared. The plates, carefully presented, are served in a pleasant room mixing rustic and modern. There are several craft beers and cask ales that change regularly.

The Gannet was opened in 2013 by a group of friends. The name is a symbol to their time in the Outer Hebrides and their iconic birding tradition.

You'll find menus with fresh produce from our local producers (farmers, growers and pickers). This fine dining restaurant uses a modern yet traditional approach. The cuisine is refined and the setting enchanting. You can also organize menu tastings of up to 8 courses. You will also discover a beautiful wine list.

Aurora is a small bistro restaurant with an overflowing creativity, which has been hailed by critics as "Best Newcomer - Edinburgh Evening News Restaurant Awards 2018". Scottish flavours are brought to the fore here, in bold, generous and colourful marriages. All ingredients are sourced locally, so they are fresh and in season. The decor of the restaurant also contributes to the experience, in a Nordic, raw and modern spirit. For every desire, budget or time of day, there is a menu for every taste, with brunches or tasting menus.

This was one of Robert Burns' favourites when he stayed in Dumfries. Although it has evolved and been renovated since then, it has kept its soul and a beautiful authenticity. The poet's unconditional admirers will even be able to sit where he sat and recite a few verses from his pen, as he did himself. In the kitchen, the establishment has called upon chefs familiar with starred restaurants, for a very appreciable quality. On the bar side, we will mention the 250 or so whiskies, but also the wide choice of beers and cocktails.

The N°1 Bistro is the restaurant of the Mackays Hotel. It is located in a street that holds a record: that of being the shortest in the world! In addition to this curiosity, the restaurant is interesting for its menu that meets all budgets and offers varied and quality dishes. Lunch on the go or British bistronomy in the evening, you'll find what you're looking for. As the hotel is also a hotel, you will be able to stay in the hotel at a good value for money.

Cail Bruich transports you to British and seasonal cuisine. The products are fresh and local. Some of the ingredients come from the chef's own garden. Lorna McNee, is the only female chef to have a Michelin star and to have had it in only 5 months. She took her position in 2020 and has been offering a complete dining experience ever since. You will also have the opportunity to try gin. With the collaboration of The Garden Shed Drinks Co, they have created a gin using botanicals and ingredients found in the chef's kitchen.

Deli Gasta is ideal for a quick break at the entrance to Skye. Cosy and full of charm, the restaurant is located in an old mill. You can eat in or take away. You'll find there sandwiches revisited with fish and fresh products. The smoked salmon is recommended: it is the best on the island. If available, you can buy it from the restaurant owner. You will find delicious homemade pastries and different types of coffee.

There is a small parking lot on site, otherwise you will have to park on the street.

This restaurant is confidential and has chosen an operation that is just as confidential, since the chef is a passionate doctor who devotes his free time to sublimate the products of the Highlands and to surprise his guests. You will need to make a reservation for lunch or dinner, as the room can only accommodate a maximum of 10 people. The menu is very short, and is composed exclusively of fresh ingredients from the local area, and cooked with inventiveness. It is complemented by a drinks menu which is also very elaborate. The result is a real gastronomic experience!

The Lookout offers a breathtaking panoramic view of Edinburgh. Here you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, coffee or dinner, enjoying the view and the setting, as well as the fine, fresh and inspiring cuisine that blends local and international cuisine. The welcome is warm, and the staff is at your service to offer you a beautiful moment. A dinner at night can be a pleasant and romantic idea.

Ghillie Dhu is a traditional Scottish pub, housed in what used to be St. Thomas' Episcopal Church. It offers high quality, fresh local produce, premium beers and spirits, and live music every night. Its listed architectural setting makes it a place to visit: high ceilings, rich ornamentation, authentic parquet flooring... Each space - the bar, the auditorium, the beer garden, the snugs - offers an authentic, elegant and ultra-careful decor. Extra info: The pub brews its own Ghillie Ale.

Harmonium is a friendly vegan restaurant-bar. The decor is designed to echo the story of Leith. All dishes served here are vegan, i.e. prepared without animal products. On the menu: pizzas, burgers, seitan steaks and, to try, "no-fish & chips", a vegan alternative to the traditional British dish. This is a great opportunity for beginners to try new flavours! The drinks menu is in tune: seasonal cocktails, organic wines, locally roasted coffee, local craft beers.

Wickers World is a colourful announcement: the establishment offers "the best food in town". And it challenges you to come and check it out. Their café, ice-cream parlour and snack area offers a wide choice of dishes, paninis, sandwiches and other savoury snacks to satisfy every hunger, to eat in or take away. The home-made preparation and the freshness of the products really play in favour of the flavours. Proud of his town, the staff will welcome you warmly, with the avowed aim of making you come back to Wick.

A modern and authentic restaurant in an establishment whose tradition of restoration goes back to 1711.... It's already a promising start! The place is welcoming, and the cuisine is exclusively local, seasonal and homemade, by chef Kenny Coltman. You will have lunch or dinner with a view of the Tweed River. Everything here is simple, affordable, friendly... There is a grocery store where you can find the best local specialties, or enjoy scones and pies with tea.

The Old Ferry Bar has quite a history... that of the old ferry that used to cross the loch before the bridge made it obsolete. It was better to take early in the morning, before the captain had consumed too many pints, at regular arrivals and departures. Pub and restaurant have a beautiful atmosphere, as well as a breathtaking view and a tasty traditional menu, all fresh produce, served in generous portions. Gin lovers: test the cocktails!

One of the things you can enjoy in Scotland are the small cafes, located in the tourist spots, that don't focus on their location, but offer a real choice of fresh, local and tasty products. Stacks Coffee House & Bistro is one of them. Everything is fresh, sandwiches, soup of the day, scones, cookies, cakes, bagels..., in season, with a menu that varies, and at very reasonable prices. So you can take a break there with confidence!

Samphire prides itself on local products, whether they come from the sea (shellfish and fish caught in Loch Fyne) or from the surrounding land (game or local farms). The freshness and the quality of the products are the key to simple dishes that are generous in flavour. The establishment is also committed to a responsible and sustainable consumption approach, and will therefore favour ethical sourcing. Well, in every sense of the word!

Since 2004, this warm and designer decor, with artwork on display, in the spirit of a gallery, has taken its place in the medieval streets of Aberdeen. It offers an innovative, creative and revisited British cuisine. It sublimates local and seasonal produce, all in a relaxed and unpretentious way. The taste experience is complemented by food and drink pairings, with a special focus on gin. Tasting, lunch and dinner menus are available. Booking is highly recommended.

The Store Café is located on a street perpendicular to the NC500, but well indicated. A very small establishment, it is one of the gourmet nuggets you'll find on your way. In a warm atmosphere, you are invited to sit down as you please and help yourself. Tempting cakes and drinks are available free of charge. All you have to do is indicate what you have eaten when you pay. Hot meals can also be served and prepared, as well as gourmet drinks.

Mr. Pook's challenge is to bring the beauty and diversity of Dumfries & Galloway to the plate. He works closely with local suppliers and is constantly looking for ways to enhance the food and its flavors. The menu changes regularly, depending on the season. Ed Pook is the chef and he has teamed up with Chris Brain, who manages the wine list with brio and passion. He can recommend the best wine to pair with the food, as well as a selection of beers and excellent spirits.

Installed in Inverness in 2019, this surf & turf restaurant honors the fresh and local products of the Highlands, hence its name. In the kitchen, the goal is to give your taste buds a divine culinary experience, sublimating rigorously selected products with passion. In addition to the menu, the wine and beverage list is equally well thought out. The lunch and early evening menus are particularly attractive.

The Café de Paulo is located in the Victorian Market: even if it rains, you can have tea on the terrace, in an uchronic and exotic environment. This small café offers all kinds of sweet and savoury snacks, freshly prepared, including breakfasts, soups of the day, special sandwiches, salads, scones, afternoon teas, hot chocolates and gourmet coffees... It has a mezzanine area in addition to the room downstairs. You can enjoy a warm gourmet break there for a very good value for money.

This Indian restaurant enjoys an excellent reputation, making it one of the best on the West Coast. The menu offers a very wide choice, and the dishes, all of colours and spices, are particularly tasty. The portions are generous and you can feel that you are not skimping on the quality of the products. The staff is attentive and knows how to advise novices on the dishes to be tested, according to their sensitivity. The establishment offers special tea time offers and a reduced rate for a meal taken between 2:30 and 6:00 pm.

Small local and typical cafeteria-style lunch. To take away or on the spot, you will find paninis, toasties, burgers and many other snacks. Good quality and cheap, it's the place to be when you have little time. Cosy atmosphere and a staff that listens to you. You even have a £4 menu for the little pirates! You can't miss it, it is located in one of the main streets of Wick. The perfect stop between two visits or before taking the road on the mythical NC500!

One of Glasgow's restaurants that includes the very folk haggis that the Scots like to mock on its menu. The delicate balance of spices in the stuffing makes it a gastronomic experience to try. A subtle alchemy of flavours also characterises the lemon and herb cream accompanying the salmon fillet. The traditional yet innovative character of the decoration is as convincing as the contents of the plate. We appreciate the variety of the menu, the fact that everything is homemade, with fresh products, and the option of sharing plates.

How about having lunch while watching the hustle and bustle of a small fishing port that's always bustling with activity? This restaurant offers you ultra-fresh seafood, freshly landed. Depending on the day's finds, you will have on the menu langoustines, shrimps, mussels, haddock, monkfish, turbot, sole... Vegetarians and carnivores will also find what they are looking for. The sweetness of the dessert is provided by the chef, who prepares delicious homemade desserts.

Located in the heart of Mallaig, this boutique restaurant is an iconic address in the small port town. For more than 60 years and 4 generations, the Lawrie family has excelled in the art of smoking fish (on chips from whisky barrels) and preparing shellfish. They select the best products from the local fishery and prepare them with unparalleled expertise. On sunny days, you can enjoy a fish & chips.

This restaurant, which opened in 2004, has been appreciated by the inhabitants of Oban as well as tourists and food critics. The decor is modern and uncluttered, and we do everything possible to offer you a good time, in all intimacy. The menu and the plate bring together the best of local and seafood products, combined with the best of Scottish know-how in terms of flavours and creativity. The classics also have their place, revisited or perfectly executed. Menus change regularly to adapt to the seasons.

Situated between Fort Augustus and Drumnadrochit, in the small town of Invermoriston, this establishment is a friendly stopover on the edge of Loch Ness. On the menu, you'll find classic pub food, but also inventive and tasty recipes. You come here for breakfast, lunch or a snack during the day, both sweet and savoury. Special mention should be made of the cakes, including the excellent carrot cake. The staff is very friendly and is happy to advise you on more confidential sites.

Borough is a traditional family restaurant in the heart of Leith. You will enjoy a homemade, seasonal cuisine, prepared with fresh local produce, with simplicity, generosity, but also daring. The "4 course" menu (in the evening) varies regularly, depending on the chef's inspiration and the market. The restaurant also has an environmentally friendly approach, which includes a selection of quality ingredients produced by local eco-responsible suppliers. It commits itself through donations that are donated, according to the menu, to local associations.

Lunch is served in the Inn on the Loch restaurant, which is located on the first floor of the building, with a view overlooking the golf course and the loch, unless you prefer the modern décor of the pub. The dishes on offer highlight the Scottish countryside and the pub's culinary culture. Several menus are available: a generalist menu, a children's menu and a menu specially designed for people with gluten, lactose and vegan intolerance. On Sundays, a special menu is proposed, with the traditional roast and typical desserts.