The best restaurants Scotland

The Flying Stag, literally the "kite" welcomes you. It stands above the bar, a piece of winged taxidermy, like something out of a fantasy bestiary. A pub and restaurant, this establishment (part of The Fife Arms) is very popular, especially on weekends. You'll have to make reservations to get a table in this traditional yet modern, cozy yet trendy setting. The place is warm and the food generous, in this space where travelers, sportsmen and locals mix for an evening.

Kcal Kitchen is based on a motto that removes all complexes: "eating with pleasure without feeling guilty". Here, you can have a healthy and fun lunch or dinner, with a choice of vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, but also meat dishes, composed in a healthy way, but above all, not without taste or greed. On the contrary, they are there: in the smoothies as well as in the plates! Simplicity and a warm welcome are the order of the day. Here is an address that comes at the right time when you want to give yourself a good conscience after having abused burgers, fish & chips...

The originality of this establishment is that it has been able to combine his two passions. It serves classic British cuisine, made from fresh, local produce, as well as a wide range of coffees, teas, beers and wines. A few delicious homemade cakes are also in the spotlight... and they're not the only ones! They share the limelight with musical instruments: guitars, ukuleles, etc. Jazz concerts are regularly given in the restaurant.

The Café Hub is held in the headquarters of the Edinburgh International Festival, and, all the more sympathetic, in an old church. The decoration is pleasant, both for its historical aspect and for the modernity inspired by the decoration and layout. The menu is that of a tea room, with its variations of coffees, teas, hot chocolates (including a recipe with its whisky dram) and smoothies, pastries and its lunch menu declined around sandwiches, soup of the day and simple dishes. A children's menu and afternoon tea are also available

Café Margot is located above the North West Outdoors sports and leisure store. Completely renovated and refurbished, it has the spirit of a cosy tea and coffee shop where you can take a short break. It offers gourmet breakfasts, lunches and snacks at any time of the day, in addition to hot and cold drinks and homemade ice cream. You will be able to compose your sandwich (in a bread just out of the oven) or your salad, with generosity and a long list of ingredients.

You'll feel like you're boarding a ship when you enter this pub-restaurant. The décor is elegant and refined and you will be delighted to be taken in by the varied menu, which will suit all budgets. At lunchtime, you can choose between snacks or à la carte dishes featuring local and seasonal products. A la carte and menus are regularly reviewed, always with first choice ingredients. As for drinks, you can let yourself be tempted by one of the many homemade cocktails, or by locally produced beers and gins.

Take a break in a nice country cafe. It is located in a red roofed shed and offers a simple and efficient menu of dishes at low prices for all appetites. Everything has been carefully selected and you will only be served local, seasonal and homemade products. The place is more than just a cafe: you can also take a picnic to go for a walk in the surrounding woods (80 ha) and enjoy the superb views of the Pentland Hills. There is also a shop with 100% scottish gift ideas.

The Harbour Bar is an institution in Troon. A family establishment, it is appreciated by the inhabitants of Troon as well as by the visitors who all agree on the quality of its welcome, the conviviality and the good value for money of the dishes. The bar is distinguished by a wide choice of beers, ciders, rums, whiskies and gins. Concerts with live music are regularly organised, as well as match broadcasts or quiz nights. If you come with your family, please note that children are not admitted after 9pm.

Varied menu, copious portions, friendly welcome: this coffee has everything to please, and it really does! The place is perfect for a family lunch, with its terrace accessible in good weather. The big strengths are its inventiveness, the freshness of its products, with a special mention for its pastries. With a tea or coffee, for a gourmet break, it's perfect! Especially as the environment is friendly on Agnew Park and Loch Ryan, and the staff is warm and particularly pleasant.

Here, you can have brunch, lunch, coffee... The objective of this establishment is clear: to tempt you! And it works all the more because the dishes are as appetizing as they are tasty, and at prices that allow all sorts of madness. Fresh and local products, homemade preparations inspired from all over the world: the chef has set himself the goal of awakening your taste buds, surprising you, but above all, delighting you. For coffee, same treatment: no concessions on flavours and origins. We serve you the best!

This restaurant is also a pub and a charming hotel. On the pub side, you can enjoy cocktails, craft beers & Co. On the restaurant side - named No22 -, the menu ranges from breakfast to dinner, with its variations: vegetarian menu, "Sunday roast" menu, "steak night" on Wednesday, "pizza vs pasta" on Tuesday... The menu combines traditional Scottish flavors with multicultural touches: a bit of Italian inspiration, spices from India, a pinch of French gastronomy, but above all greed and generosity in the plates!

The Weston is steeped in history, as it was the home of the Kilmaurs, including Reform Minister David Smyton. The building has been carefully transformed into a beautiful authentic pub and restaurant. John Cairns and his team welcome you all day and evening for breakfast, a drink, a burger, a plate to share... The bar was named Best Independent Pub in Scotland and was a finalist for Best Family Restaurant in 2018.

Both glamorous and casual, the Tree House has it all. Its very modern decoration makes it very pleasant for a gourmet or thirst-quenching break at any time of the day. You can enjoy a quick lunch at lunchtime prices, discover a gastro-pub menu in the evening or spend the evening in the pub area, where the selection of drinks mixes authenticity and modernity. On the plate, it's fresh produce, local production and inspiration from both the local and international markets. Animations in the pub are regular: live sessions, quizzes...

This Indian restaurant has an excellent reputation in Elgin. The chef, with his 25 years of experience, is an expert in the art of Indian cuisine. He offers a varied menu, taking his guests to the four corners of India, combining flavours, spices, herbs and textures that are as exquisite as they are exotic. The dishes blend tradition, creation and innovation. The ingredients are chosen for their freshness, quality and, whenever possible, purchased locally. The wine list further enriches the culinary experience here

The Knight restaurant, located in the Crown Hotel, is a traditional, well-established establishment in Newton Stewart. It is also a hotel that caters to both tourists and locals with a simple but varied menu, typical of Scottish pubs. You'll find all the classics of the genre, plus some international inspiration. The pub is just as friendly, with its selection of spirits, beers, ciders and billiards. Finally, the hotel*** offers 15 beautiful rooms with private bathrooms (£80/night in a double room).

This tiny little coffee is made with simplicity, and it's perfect just the way it is. A window and a table show you the snacks, cakes, sandwiches and daily specials. Coffee, cold and hot drinks are also on the menu. It's fresh, no fuss, and it's good! You can take a seat in the hall (limited number of places), but the best is to take advantage of the great and beautiful sunshine to sit on the terrace and watch the life of Oban: the boats in the harbour, but also the flow of passers-by, continuous on this small central square.

The store and the Visitor Centre provide all the information you need to visit the valley. At noon (between 12:15 and 3:00 pm), you will find hot meals, and for the rest of the day, it will be snacks, sandwiches, homemade cakes, scones, hot and cold drinks... The place is as pleasant for its environment as for the quality of the products prepared and served. You will also find a take-away coffee stand in the museum parking lot called Lucy's Ardfern. It serves cold and hot drinks.

This inn, which is a hotel, restaurant and pub, has existed since 1610! Recently renovated, it has remained a pleasant stop, whether you stop for a meal or for a night. As far as meals are concerned, it serves a 100% local cuisine, home-made, and taking up the classics of British and pub cuisine. You can enjoy the traditional pies, but also locally caught salmon or venison, in addition to fish & chips, macaroni and cheese or burgers. At lunchtime, a menu of sandwiches and snacks allows you to eat at very reasonable prices.

Delicious sandwiches in an incredible environment... That's what the Sandwich Station offers, which takes great pride in offering fresh preparations made from high-quality, seasonal local produce. His challenge? Make the best sandwiches possible. The bread is kneaded and baked by the baker (Blackwater Bakehouse) and each ingredient can be linked to a local producer or a homemade recipe. You can also enjoy a delicious soup (the recipe changes every day), to warm you up when the weather is windy and rainy.

This seafood shack/restaurant has won several awards for its take-out food. What Kirsty and Fenella, the owners, cook is exclusively freshly caught fish and shellfish from the port of Ullapool. They also ensure the respect of sustainable fishing and a reasoned environmental approach. On the menu, according to the seasons and inspirations: crab cakes, lobster burger, fish & chips tempura style, scallops with wild rice... The dishes are to take away or can be tasted on the spot, in the open air.

Deli-ca-sea serves exclusively fried products to take away. Several variations of fish & chips are offered here, with a choice of sauces and two possible portion sizes (the small one is very copious, the large one is pantagruelike). Proximity to the port and the ethics of the store oblige: everything is ultra fresh. The freshly caught fish comes from the port opposite. In addition to fish & chips, there are burgers and vegetarian dishes. You can enjoy your fish & chips right in the boat in front of you, on the pebbles, while watching the departure or arrival of a ferry.

Elegant restaurant without being stuffy or expensive, the RedPoppy offers a simple and revisited British cuisine. At lunchtime, the spirit is pubfood and snack, with club sandwiches, paninis, soup of the day, fish & chips and burgers. In the evening, the cuisine is more elaborate with traditional dishes. For lunch and dinner, the ingredients are fresh, locally sourced and the dishes are prepared in-house with expertise and passion for taste. The "Traditional Scotish High Tea" menu, served between 5 and 6 pm, is particularly appreciated for its very good value for money.

This charming pub was voted "Pub of the Year 2018" in the Food & Drink category, and that is richly deserved. The establishment is located in a pretty village on the outskirts of Perth, in an inn whose birth dates back almost 200 years. 200 years of good and loyal service as a quality restaurant & pub, appreciated by locals and travelers alike. It must be said that the products are fresh and in season, and of course carefully selected for generous flavors. The beers and whiskies served at the bar follow the same policy.

Milnes Bar is a pub and, like almost any pub, it also has a restaurant. It boasts the best fish & chips in Edinburgh.... Le Petit Futé lets you judge! The menu is classic, with its traditional pies, burgers, sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, haggis, roasted chicken, vegetarian dishes and side dishes of chips and peas. Simple and efficient!

Literary anecdote: Milnes Bar is nicknamed "the poets' ad" Indeed, in the 1950s and 1960s, it echoed the fiery debates of two famous national poets: Hugh MacDiarmid and Norman MacCaig. The lower room has been named The Little Kremlin in memory of these verbal games.