Must-see restaurants in Scotland

  • Kalpna

    Edinburgh

    A long-standing Edinburgh favourite, Kalpna is one of the best Indian restaurants in the country, vegetarian or otherwise. The cuisine is mostly Gujarati,…

  • Forest Café

    Edinburgh

    A chilled-out, colourful and comfortably scuffed-around-the-edges antidote to squeaky-clean espresso bars, this volunteer-run, not-for-profit art space…

  • Cafe Lephin

    Skye

    A mixture of modern and rustic with touches of tweed and sheepskin, this wee cafe captures the spirit of enterprise that's bringing life back to areas of…

  • Thai Café

    Outer Hebrides

    Here’s a surprise – authentic, inexpensive Thai food in the heart of Stornoway. This spick-and-span, no-frills restaurant has a Thai chef and serves some…

  • Lynnfield Hotel

    Kirkwall

    This sizeable hotel restaurant by the Highland Park Distillery offers well-presented, rich cuisine that's long been a local favourite. The menu changes,…

  • The Rocks

    Scotland

    Gazing out at Dunbar from its westerly cliffs, the Rocks serves up generous plates of locally sourced seafood and steak in two charming, deep-red dining…

  • Old Storehouse

    Kirkwall

    This exciting project that was just about to open as we last passed by has seen a transformation of a listed 19th-century herring warehouse into an…

  • Bayleaf Delicatessen

    Orkney

    On the meandering main street through Stromness you'll find this very likeable little deli. Local cheeses and yoghurts are a highlight, alongside smoked…

  • Pierhead Restaurant & Bar

    Shetland

    This pub near the harbour in Lower Voe opens year-round but does food in summer only, with hearty home cooking supplemented by daily local seafood…

  • Glen Clova Hotel Restaurant

    The Cairngorms

    The Glen Clova Hotel has a bay-windowed restaurant with views across the glen, serving classics such as steaks, salads and fish and chips, as well as…

  • Ettrick Bay Tearoom

    Southern Highlands & Islands

    Overlooking the pretty beach, this tearoom is a haven of warm chat, ice cream, delicious home-baked cakes and other snacks. Winter sunsets are just…

  • Samphire

    Scotland

    The Samphire restaurant at Orocco Pier serves fine Scottish seafood in a glass-panelled dining room and outdoor terrace with stunning views of the Forth…

  • Sam’s Indian Cuisine

    Inverness

    The stylish decor in Sam’s is a cut above your average curry shop, and so is the food – lots of fresh and flavoursome spices and herbs make dishes such as…

  • Taymouth Marina

    Highland Perthshire

    This appealing modern restaurant has a prime position on the banks of Loch Tay, with window tables making the most of the gorgeous views. Service is…

  • Ranjit's Kitchen

    Glasgow

    A Sikh family brings authentic home-cooked flavours from the Punjab to this sweet little Southside spot, whose elongated wooden tables soon pack out…

  • Café Truva

    Leith

    A firm favourite with local Leithers, Truva combines a standard cafe menu of breakfast fry-ups, coffee, soups and sandwiches with a tempting array of…

  • Galmisdale Bay

    Central Highlands

    The cafe-bar above the ferry pier is the social hub of the community, and serves tasty, great-value soups, salads and sandwiches, plus hot lunch specials…

  • Red Onion

    Glasgow

    This comfortable split-level bistro serves food all day and buzzes with contented chatter. French, Mediterranean and Asian touches add intrigue to the…

  • Hanoi Bike Shop

    Glasgow

    Tucked away just off Byres Rd, this upbeat spot offers creative takes on Vietnamese food, using fresh ingredients and home-made tofu. The various pho…

  • Brew Ha Ha

    Dumfries & Galloway

    On the main drag, colourful Brew Ha Ha offers an upbeat welcome and a tempting array of home-baked goodies as well as huge burgers, breakfast muffins,…

  • Samphire

    Southern Highlands & Islands

    There's lots to like about this compact restaurant that makes an effort to source sustainable local seafood. There's a fairly light touch from the kitchen…

  • Four Marys

    Scotland

    Set in a 16th-century house packed with mementos of Mary, Queen of Scots, this attractive traditional pub serves real ales aplenty and good-value pub grub…

  • Grog & Gruel

    Fort William

    Upstairs from the Grog & Gruel real-ale pub is a lively Tex-Mex restaurant, with a crowd-pleasing menu of tasty enchiladas, burritos, fajitas, burgers,…

  • Artizan Cafe

    Outer Hebrides

    Recycled timber and cool colours mark out this cafe-gallery as one of Stornoway's hip hang-outs, serving great coffee and cake and tapas-style lunches …

  • Velocity Cafe

    Inverness

    This cyclists' cafe serves soups, sandwiches and salads prepared with organic, locally sourced produce, as well as yummy cakes and coffee. There's also a…

  • Bar 91

    Glasgow

    This happy, buzzy bar serves excellent meals, far better than your average pub food. Salads, pasta and burgers are among the many tasty offerings, and in…

  • Mussel Inn

    Glasgow

    Airy and easygoing, this two-level eatery specialises in sustainable scallops, oysters and mussels at affordable prices, served with a smile. There's a…

  • Blair Atholl Watermill

    Highland Perthshire

    This working watermill grinds its own flour and bakes its own bread, and serves it up in this atmospheric cafe as deliciously fresh sandwiches and…

  • West Coast Delicatessen

    Ullapool

    A likeable venue for a coffee or snack, this upbeat modern place has sub rolls, decent coffee and a variety of deli produce, including some very tasty…

  • Hawes Inn

    Scotland

    The atmospheric Hawes Inn, famously mentioned in Robert Louis Stevenson’s 1886 novel Kidnapped, serves excellent pub grub and dozens of cask ales and…

  • Deck

    Outer Hebrides

    There are only outdoor seats at this cafe (attached to the Hebridean Toffee factory), on a wooden deck overlooking the bay, but it's worth waiting for a…

  • Nok's Kitchen

    Edinburgh

    Nok's dishes up a menu of authentic and beautifully presented Thai food in the romantic atmosphere of a 17th-century town house, decorated with Thai…

  • Seafood Shack

    Ullapool

    High-quality fresh seafood is served out of a trailer in this vacant lot by two cheery lasses. There's a wide range of tasty fare available, from hand…

  • Kings

    Dumfries & Galloway

    This buzzy cafe in the centre of town doubles as a bookshop. It does tasty fair-trade coffee, has big windows for observing Dumfries life passing by and…

  • Mackenzies Farm Shop & Café

    Shetland

    Local farmers supply the produce for this excellent shop and cafe, which stocks cheeses, quality meats and more, and presents dishes that range from…

  • Isle of Skye Baking Co

    Portree (Port Righ)

    Famous for its 'lunch bread' – a small loaf baked with a filling inside, like cheese and leek, or beef stew – and platters of Scottish cheese and…

  • Chop & Ale House

    Scotland

    The Chop & Ale House offers delicious (and generously sized) homemade burgers and steaks in a cosy beamed space. It's 2 miles northeast of Linlithgow on…

  • Gateway Restaurant

    Edinburgh

    The restaurant in the John Hope Gateway visitor centre of the Royal Botanic Garden serves hot breakfast and lunch dishes, including a two-course kids'…

  • DeliCraft

    Fort William

    This deli serves great coffee, excellent pizza and delicious sandwiches, including deli classics such as pastrami on rye, to eat in or take away, as well…

  • Picnic

    Glasgow

    Bright and upbeat, this popular lunch stop serves an appealing range of vegan snacks, sandwiches and various Asian-influenced dishes. There's plenty to…

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