Scottish Restaurant Guide

Restaurant 21212 opened in May 2009 in the heart of Edinburgh on Royal Terrace. Since then 21212 has received rave reviews, customer accolades and numerous awards including Best New Restaurant in the UK 2009 at the National Restaurant Awards.

In January 2010, only eight months after opening, 21212 received a Michelin Star. 21212 is a restaurant with rooms, owned and managed by Michelin-starred chef Paul Kitching. As well as a 38 seater restaurant with an open kitchen, 21212 offers private dining facilities and overnight accommodation in four luxury bedrooms.

Acknowledged as one of the best restaurants in Scotland, Airds restaurant has an abundance of fresh ingredients on its doorstep and an enthusiastic brigade in the kitchen. Fellow Master Chef of Great Britain, Robert MacPherson, has developed a reputation of international acclaim with three AA rosettes confirming Airds commitment to being the best.

The dinner menu changes daily. The restaurant is also open for lunch. In fine weather you can dine with a light lunch in the garden or the conservatory. Afternoon tea is offered daily in the lounges, garden or the conservatory.

In addition to a Michelin Star, the restaurant at Boath House has been awarded 4AA rosettes and is one of only three restaurants in Scotland to hold this accolade. Head chef Charlie Lockley’s daily changed menus feature the best of locally sourced produce. Much of the produce during the summer months comes from the hotel’s extensive Victorian kitchen garden. Diners at Boath House will enjoy an ambient and relaxing yet intimate dining atmosphere in the beautifully restored Georgian mansion property with fine views to be from the restaurants windows out over the lawns and lake beyond.

The Cameron Grill is a stunning and stylish restaurant that has taken hotel dining to a new level. Within its contemporary interior reflecting some of Scotland's history, diners can enjoy the delights of Scotland's larder, expertly prepared and served in an unpretentious manner. The choice of ingredients is so vital to our restaurant that we have a fully functional butchery as a key feature. The open plan kitchen also demonstrates our dedication to making the dining experience unforgettable from start to finish.

Lomonds with its intimate and gentle setting is a complete contrast to The Cameron Grill. With our same exacting dedication to ingredients, each dish is expertly prepared and presented to create a divine, gastronomic delight for any foodie.

The Claret Jug is a more, informal and relaxed environment. Perfect for home-made burgers and steak pies to satisfy the appetite after a bracing round of golf. Ideal for deliciously fresh salads to give you that nourishing boost after a wallow in the spa.

The Crinan Hotel's Westward restuarant is on the ground floor of the hotel with delightful views looking out over the Loch. A set dinner menu offers a selection of dishes - typically including home smoked wild salmon, freshly landed prawns, wild venison and hill lamb - that have made Nick and the Crinan Hotel so justly famous.

The Cross is a family run restaurant with rooms located in the cheerful village of Kingussie within the stunning Cairngorm National Park, surrounded by mountains, rivers and lochs. Champagne is served on the terrace in the summer and drams in a cosy lounge in winter. Dinners are served by an open fire in the stone walled and wood beamed restaurant. Menus feature carefully prepared fresh and seasonal produce and combine quality, simplicity, good food and a warm welcome - all of which has helped win The Cross the 2009 Scottish Restaurant with Rooms of the Year'.

In the conservatory style restaurant, candlelit at night, the ambiance is relaxed, and the service impeccable. The food is sophisticated and has been awarded three rosettes by the AA each year since 1997. Beef, lamb, venison and game are sourced locally and fish and shellfish are delivered from Aberdeen and the west coast. In 1997, Darroch Learg was the first in Scotland to win AA "Wine List of the Year". The Top 100 UK Restaurant Wine Lists book (published September 2006) scores Darroch Learg's wine list as the best in Scotland and Number 13 in the UK.

The Good Food Guide 2006 gives the restaurant the highest score in Aberdeenshire and in Scotland's Top 10. "Food fit for kings" says Scotland on Sunday.

The restaurant at Eilean Iarmain offers a cuisine that sustains health and satisfies indulgence. Dinner consists of four courses, with three choices at each stage. The menus reflect the abundance of fresh local produce from the Estate, specialising in shellfish and game. Langoustines arrive at the old stone pier, and oysters from the hotel's own oyster beds. The wine list is personally chosen by Sir Iain and Lady Noble, with changing themes. Eilean Iarmain has received Les Routiers Corps d'Elite Wine Awards. The second dining room can be used for intimate dinners and celebrations.

Martin's Bar and Grill, part of the Fairfield House Hotel, situated on the sea front in Ayr, combines the best of fresh local produce with a fine range of wines and malt whiskies. Set in a lovingly refurbished Victorian mansion house, which recaptures the essence of country house hospitality, Martin's offers the highest standards of service, ambience and cuisine.

Enjoy fine cuisine - and great vintage wines - at one of Gleneagles' four main restaurants or eat simple, lighter fare at one of the bars or grills to be found at the hotel. Each has its own style but the hallmark of every one is freshness and flavour.

The Strathearn is Gleneagles' two rosette award winning restaurant with magnificent views across the estate. The service is stylish and the food is from a classical era. more >>

Andrew Fairlie @ Gleneagles where every detail has been carefully planned to create a truly special experience - from the leather of the menus and innovative original art on the walls through to the specially selected French cheeses and Scottish-grown herbs. Scottish Chef of the year, Andrew Fairlie, creates signature dishes in his intimate, and internationally renowned two Michelin-starred restaurant. more >>

At the Dormy Clubhouse the style is informal and relaxed with the King's and Queen's golf courses providing the view. Good honest grills are the speciality. more >>

Situated adjacent to the spa, pool and leisure area, Deseo is perfect for all the family with a strong emphasis on varied and healthy eating all.

Deseo, is a lively and fun “Mediterranean Food Market”, offering informal yet delicious dining. Tempting aromas from various food stations change throughout the day, whilst the sense of theatre makes each station an attraction in their own right! Dinner at Deseo means whatever you wish or desire. You're free to order whatever you like, whenever you like, however you like it. Gleneagles invite you to leave your table and wander into the Deseo Emporium and Antipasto Table.

From the menu select from a range of appetisers, pizzas, pastas or alternative main course dishes, which are all cooked to order. If you want a quick supper or alternative starter, you can simply help yourself to the Antipasto Table.

At Highland Cottage the best of fresh ingredients are prepared taking the fullest advantage of what is available locally. Wherever practical, the seafood comes direct from the boats at Tobermory, landed by local divers and fishermen. The meat is the best well-hung West Highland stock - bred for quality. The ingredients are thoughtfully prepared and imaginatively presented. Along with fine dining goes fine wining (to coin a phrase) and the wine list is both varied and well-balanced. Wines are, in the main, moderately priced and represent good value for money. The restaurant is the only one on the island of Mull to have been awarded 2 Rosettes, by the Automobile Association.

Dinner at Inverlochy is an experience to savour - the hotel has three dining rooms, each decorated with period and elaborate furniture presented as gifts to Inverlochy Castle from the King of Norway. The menu features modern British cuisine, which is internationally recognised by all major guides. Inverlochy has been awarded AA 3 red Rosettes and 1 Michelin Star.

Unless you are a guest onboard this delightful ship you will be unable to enjoy the Imaginative and exquisite dishes created from the freshest ingredients, sourced locally. The finest of cordon bleu cuisine is complimented with fine wines which is included in the 'all inclusive' tariff and carefully chosen by the sommelier from the ship's cellar.

Enjoy a whole spectrum of stylish Scottish based cuisine, cuisine which is skilled, assured and great value for money. From delicious Scottish breakfasts (with continental breakfast always available) to a la carte dinners prepared imaginatively and carefully by the inn's award winning chef and his team. The food features, exceptional variety and subtle creativity. Local flavours dominate and shine through.

This charming restaurant which now seats 60 people has built up an enviable reputation over the past seventeen years and has consistently held the 2 AA Rosette award - an indication of the high quality of the Chef Chris McCall. Throughout this time, the ethos of Livingston's has remained the same: quality and service of the highest standards in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Set in the shadows of Linlithgow Palace which was the birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots and home to all the Stewart kings, Livingston's is reached through a vennel off the main street. The exposed stone walls and decor add to the charm of the restaurant and garden.

The Marcliffe's attention to detail, to comfort and luxury is reflected in the culinary detail to be enjoyed at the Conservatory Restaurant where, weather permitting, you can choose to dine on the patio. In the design and preparation of our menus our chefs can call on locally grown vegetables to compliment Scotland's finest fish, meat and game - reflecting the truly Scottish nature of the hotel and providing our guests with a real Connoisseurs Scotland experience.

With a reputation as one of the most accomplished restaurants in the North East of Scotland The Milton's kitchen team of award winners is renowned not only for the taste, texture and depth of flavour they impart to their cooking, but also for the stunning presentation of the dishes. Open daily throughout the year, excluding Christmas Day and New Year's Day, the innovative Brasserie and Dinner menus served in the Restaurant and Conservatory offer contemporary European cuisine. Winner of Taste of Scotland Grampian Restaurant of the Year 2007, Winner of Grampian Chef of the Year 2007 and 2008, Winner of Grampian Young Chef of the Year 2007 and second place in the Grampian Seafood Chef of the Year 2008.

The Road Hole Grill, the hotel's fine dining restaurant, boasts breathtaking views over the Old Course - the very best of Scottish and organic produce are used as the basis of a classical menu. Sands Bar & Restaurant on the ground floor features a range of Mediterranean influenced meat, seafood and pasta dishes. The Road Hole Bar, high above the 17th hole, is the only bar in the world to offer at least one malt from every Scottish distillery in existence. With a variety of stunning 'Afternoon Teas' being served in The Conservatory, a Scottish-American menu and carvery available at the Duke's Course and local ales on offer in the Jigger Inn, there really is something to suit everyone's tastes.

On the newly refurbished Bistro menu at Hotel du Vin at One Devonshire Gardens, which changes daily, you will find great classic and modern dishes with a Scottish influence, all supporting our philosophy of quality food, cooked simply with the freshest of local ingredients and sensibly priced.

Wine is, naturally, of fundamental importance with knowledgeable yet friendly staff presenting our incredible selection of carefully selected bottles at reasonable prices.

With capacity for 78 diners, the popular oak panelled Bistro is an intimate and atmospheric dining room, which welcomes both resident and non-resident guests. 

Please be sure to make a reservation in plenty of time in order to avoid disappointment.

The Peat Inn is a restaurant with rooms and since 1972 has enjoyed a reputation as one of the finest places to eat in Scotland. It is now run by Geoffrey Smeddle and the three small dining rooms make up the restaurant, providing an intimate setting for lunch or dinner.

With an extensive wine list of more than 400 wines and the freshest of local produce, all appetites are met, from the most sophisticated to the most indulgent. It is not just about the food, it is about the whole dining experience: the warm atmosphere in the restaurant, the extensive wine list on offer and the friendly elegant service you receive.

Chef Daniel Hall received an Acorn Award in 2001 at the age of 26 and was a gold medalist for the Compass culinary team. His former rôles have included Head Chef on the Royal Scotsman Train and at Nick Nairn's restaurant.

In the hotel's dining room, named North-by-North West which reflects the geographical position of the hotel, Daniel takes full advantage of the abundant local produce. In the summer evenings the dining room is illuminated by the vivid colours of the glorious west coast sunsets.

Martin and Cecile opened Restaurant Martin Wishart in 1999. It quickly gained an international reputation for exquisite cuisine and earning a host of accolades. The restaurant serves modern French cuisine, produced using the finest, freshest ingredients. Martin’s use of modern techniques and his unique style of cooking combining classical traditions with light, unique flavours has been popular with his restaurant diners. Both an à la Carte and a seven course Tasting Menu are available at RMW.

Uniquely, Restaurant Martin Wishart also serves a separate vegetarian à la Carte and seven course Tasting Menu. These change regularly and feature only the best seasonal ingredients, organic where possible from over 40 regular suppliers. The restaurant maintains a varied cellar containing over 400 wines from new and old world regions. Each wine is personally selected and updated to ensure vintages complement the cuisine.

Richly decadent, stylish and fun, Rhubarb's grand-luxe style dining is beyond indulgent. Edinburgh's most opulent restaurant by far, Rhubarb is Prestonfield's hidden treasure, located in a matched pair of gorgeously grand oval regency rooms. Exceptional cooking demands exceptional Scottish produce, so a dedicated range of hand-picked artisan suppliers ensure that Rhubarb's inventive menus feature not just the best cooking available but the best ingredients as well.

Magical wines come from our award-winning cellars, whilst the slickest service delivers some of the most accomplished cooking in Scotland, in a setting worthy of grand opera.

"Mid afternoon at Rocpool Reserve Hotel and the hallways exude an atmosphere of quiet, modern elegance. At the end of one corridor though, just a few yards away, behind an anonymous, unmarked door, there's a completely different world, the world of the restaurant kitchen..." "And the buzz, like every night, when out of the chaos it all comes together into something special, something great" - ICA October 2007

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The North Bridge Brasserie showcases good food in a stunning architectural interior of marbled pillars, oak panelling and contemporary steel and glass elements.

The cuisine at The Scotsman is both innovative and stylish… offering a mix of contemporary dishes using the best of Scottish beef and seafood as well as local produce. Arbroath Smokies, Loch Tarbet Scallops, Organic Shetland Salmon as well as venison and lamb all feature on the menu as well as a fine selection of Scottish Cheeses, beers and wines.

Santini's promise is authentic Italian cuisine served in one of the Capital's most stylish restaurants. The internationally celebrated Italian Ristorante Santini, which can also be found in Milan and London, offers authentic Italian cuisine of the highest quality.

Santini has built its reputation on regional Italian dishes, using ingredients in season and traditional recipes.

After being open only six months Santini Ristorante was awarded the accolade of 2 AA Rosettes. The less formal eatery Santini Bis is the perfect place for a meal in a more relaxed atmosphere.

Each menu at Stobo offers superb quality and choice satisfying even the heartiest appetite. Not surprising when you consider the wealth of local produce to which we have access - salmon and trout, quality beef, game, lamb and venison as well as the freshest of vegetables and fruit. From this abundance our chefs create mouthwatering and imaginative dishes.

As one of Scotland's top spas, we will advise on calorie control and diet for those of you who want to lose weight or follow a special programme - but we don't believe healthy need be boring, expect to be excited!

Dining on The Royal Scotsman is a unique and exquisite experience. Our fixed menus reflect the seasonal changes and availability of an abundance of fresh local produce. The dining cars on the Royal Scotsman are consistently regarded as the best in any restaurant, moving or stationary.

Our cellar provides a range of fine wines, which are selected to accompany lunch and dinner, and we offer a wide range of liqueurs and malt whiskies. Both Dining Cars are beautifully decorated with rich mahogany panelling and luxurious fabrics.

The Three Chimneys Restaurant and its six spacious five star bedrooms in The House Over-By, are situated on the shore of Loch Dunvegan at Colbost in the remote north-west corner of Skye and have won numerous awards and accolades consistently over almost three decades, including 3 AA red rosettes. Accomplished head chef, Michael Smith, leads the kitchen brigade today.

The restaurant is housed within the bare stone walls of an original crofter’s cottage which is 120 years old and has three small dining areas. In contrast, the stylish, spacious bedroom suites in The House Over-By were built just 12 years ago

'I'm hooked on James Thomson's Tower.' - Clarissa Dickson Wright Spectacular views of Edinburgh's castle and city skyline are on the menu of Edinburgh's unmissable rooftop restaurant - the Tower. Conceived and managed by James Thompson who also owns Prestonfield's Rhubarb and The Witchery by the Castle, the Tower is Edinburgh's first and finest rooftop restaurant - and has become a must for celebrities, visitors to the city and it's fiercely loyal local fans who all love the chic interior, exceptional food and deft service that are the Tower's trademark style.

The beautiful rolling hills of the South West are home to some of the most fertile lands in Scotland. And when you gaze out over the Irish Sea and its countless islands, it’s no surprise to discover that some of the world’s finest seafood is landed within a few miles of Turnberry. At the Turnberry Resort, the dining is as spectacular as the setting. Our restaurants and lounges reflect an extraordinary, distinctive personality. From fine dining to casual bars and the 19th hole after golf, Turnberry has it all.

"Almost as famous as the castle itself" - Harpers & Queen. The first of James Thomson's award winning trio of restaurants, The Witchery at the Castle has, for a quarter century, been renowned as the Edinburgh restaurant for those looking to experience exceptional food and wine wishing the most romantic and dramatic setting. Hidden within an historic building at the castle gates, the unique location, stunning décor and legendary food have ensured that the Witchery has become an Edinburgh institution much-loved by its many celebrity fans, loyal locals and visitors to the city alike.