Must-see restaurants in Scotland

  • Selkirk Arms Hotel

    Dumfries & Galloway

    Cheery servers and a wide-ranging menu of well-presented dishes give you plenty of options here; you can sit in the more formal restaurant area (dinner…

  • Paper Mill

    Scotland

    Perched above the River Esk in sleepy Lasswade, 5 miles south of Edinburgh, is this former paper mill, now a gorgeous restaurant and bar decked out with…

  • Firebird

    Glasgow

    A combined bar and bistro with a cheery feel, Firebird has zany artwork on its bright walls and, more importantly, quality nosh whisked under the noses of…

  • Bross Bagels

    Leith

    Started up by a Canadian on a mission to bring authentic Montreal bagels to Edinburgh, Bross Bagels is the real deal. Dense, chewy bagels are made by a…

  • Harbourview Grille & Black Sheep Pub

    Southern Highlands & Islands

    Part of the Royal Hotel, elegant Harbourview Grille offers the best eating in town. The menu is a mixed bag, with standard pub fare complemented by some…

  • Cafebar 1807

    Scotland

    This stylish cafe-bar serves classy comfort food made with farm-fresh produce, from towering sandwiches and nacho bowls to homemade hot dogs and burgers …

  • The Old School

    North & West Coast

    This solid stone building on the way to Kinlochbervie makes for an appealing food stop, with the dining area in the former school classroom and outdoor…

  • Dulse & Brose

    Portree (Port Righ)

    This hotel restaurant sports a relaxed atmosphere, an award-winning chef and a menu that makes the most of Skye produce – including lamb, game, seafood,…

  • Helgi’s

    Kirkwall

    There’s a traditional cosiness about this place and the decor is a comfortable, with contemporary slate floor and quotes from the Orkneyinga Saga…

  • Shebeen

    Edinburgh

    This snugly rustic restaurant takes pride in an extremely meaty menu, which begins with Fanagalo – a sharing platter of ribs, boerowors (South African…

  • Distillery Canteen

    Outer Hebrides

    The cafe at the Isle of Harris Distillery, with its communal, scrubbed-timber tables and chunky benches, is bright and convivial. The menu is not…

  • Waterside Bistro

    Scotland

    This local institution beside the River Tyne serves up top-notch bistro fare made with Lothians produce and fresh Scottish fish. Its restaurant and well…

  • Arch Inn

    Ullapool

    There's pleasing pub food at this shorefront establishment, where the cosy bar and restaurant area dishes up generously proportioned, well-presented mains…

  • Geographer

    Fort William

    Bright and modern in atmosphere, this restaurant takes its inspiration from the owner's travels with a menu that mixes standards, such as burgers and fish…

  • Taisteal

    Edinburgh

    Taisteal is the Gaelic word for 'travel', so it's no surprise that the menu in this convivial bistro is a fusion of Scottish produce with influences and…

  • Musa Art Cafe

    Aberdeen

    The bright paintings on the walls match the vibrant furnishings and smart gastronomic creations at this great cafe-restaurant, set in a former church. In…

  • Ca' Dora

    Southern Highlands & Islands

    A welcome spot among the somewhat tired line of pubs around this part of Tarbert's waterfront, this cheerful, locally popular cafe has bright and breezy…

  • Judith Glue Real Food Cafe

    Kirkwall

    At the back of a lively craft shop opposite St Magnus Cathedral, this licensed cafe-bistro serves tasty sandwiches and salads, as well as daily specials…

  • Brodie's

    Dumfries & Galloway

    Just off the central square, this has a comfortably modern interior and handsomely presented fare that features seafood, lamb and vegetarian options, with…

  • Meat Bar

    Glasgow

    Like a mafia-film speakeasy where some minor henchman gets whacked, Meat Bar has underworld ambience carried off with style. As the name suggests, it's…

  • Cafe Milk

    Edinburgh

    This is fast food with a conscience – natural, nutritious, locally sourced and freshly prepared, from organic porridge to courgette, lemon and feta…

  • Craggan Hotel

    North & West Coast

    On the side road to Melness, across the causeway from Tongue village, the Craggan Hotel doesn’t look much from outside, but go in and you’ll find smart,…

  • S Luca

    Scotland

    Don't be surprised to see queues snaking along the pavement at this legendary ice-cream parlour 6 miles east of Edinburgh, which has been delighting sweet…

  • Birsay Bay Tearoom

    Orkney

    A pleasant spot with sweeping views over green grass, black cows and blue-grey sea, this cafe serves tea, coffee, home baking and light meals. It's a good…

  • McKirdy’s Steakhouse

    Edinburgh

    The McKirdy brothers – owners of a local butcher business established in 1895 – have cut out the middleman and now run one of Edinburgh’s best steakhouses…

  • Dakhin

    Glasgow

    This South Indian restaurant is a pleasing change of air from the majority of the city's excellent curry scene. Dishes are from all over the South, and…

  • Söderberg (The Meadows)

    Edinburgh

    This Swedish-style coffee house produces its own home-baked pastries and breads, which form the basis of lunchtime sandwiches with fillings such as roast…

  • Chop House Leith

    Leith

    A modern take on the old-fashioned steakhouse, this 'bar and butchery' combines slick designer decor (the ceramic brick tiles are a nod to traditional…

  • Hebscape

    Outer Hebrides

    This stylish cafe and art gallery, a couple of miles outside Tarbert on the road north towards Stornoway, occupies a hilltop site with breathtaking views…

  • Single Track

    Trotternish

    This turf-roofed, timber-clad art gallery and espresso bar will be familiar to fans of British TV's Grand Designs – it was featured on the Channel 4…

  • Portcullis

    Stirling

    Built in stone as solid as the castle that it stands below, this former school is just the spot for a pint and a pub lunch after your castle visit. With…

  • Pierowall Hotel

    Orkney

    The heart of the Westray community, this refurbished local pub is famous throughout Orkney for its popular fish and chips – whatever has turned up in the…

  • Loch Fyne

    Leith

    Housed in the old Victorian fish-market building next to Newhaven harbour, this stylish restaurant and seafood deli serves up spectacular shellfish…

  • Omar Khayyam

    Edinburgh

    This is a modern Punjabi restaurant with attentive, waistcoated waiters, stylish modern decor and an unusual water feature trickling away in the middle of…

  • Cafe Modern One

    Edinburgh

    Modern design is to be expected in the cafe at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, but more of a surprise is the lovely outdoor seating area, a…

  • Delivino

    Lowland Perthshire & Kinross

    Just down from the square on the main street, elegant Delivino offers something for everyone, from Crieff locals to travellers looking for a light bite…

  • Kebab Mahal

    Edinburgh

    Sophisticated it ain’t, but this is that rare find of kebab shops – quality shish kebab and tandoori dishes washed down with chilled lassi for around…

  • Angus & Ale

    Aberdeen

    Aberdeen Angus beef and craft beers are the speciality of this little gem in an alley off Union St, a small but sophisticated space decorated with…

  • Quay Commons

    Leith

    A combined deli, bakery and licensed cafe run by the same people behind Gardener's Cottage, this is a designer conversion of a former bonded warehouse…

  • Cafe Modern Two

    Edinburgh

    This elegant cafe, at the National Gallery's annexe, is dominated by a gleaming Victoria Arduino espresso machine and a plaster model of Sir Eduardo…

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