Scottish Food Guide

Such a beautiful elegant historical coaching inn on the town square of the pretty Border town of Melrose. Melrose is world-famous for its Abbey & Gardens and also has a lovely range of traditional shops – real eye candy and

This charming place was the first Sarti to open and has now been a Glasgow institution these past 25 years and still going strong with a dedicated following for their authentic north Italian food. Who’s joining us for breakfast? Sarti Wellington

Winner of Best Informal Restaurant in West Region Thistle Awards 2017. Another real favourite – this venue has character, attitude, and great food. There is a vibrant bar upstairs and warm buzzing bistro downstairs. Menus are quite international in style using

Named in Top 10 best fine dining restaurants in UK 2022. Head Chef Peter McKenna is as inspiring as he is gifted, creating constantly changing multi-course menus using painstakingly sourced high quality produce. Here at The Gannet, food is sourced

Parklands is a gracious period residence overlooking the pretty links on the edge of Perth and perfectly located for road and rail links. Standing on a gentle rise, its fine architecture reflects the history of Perth. Scott and Penny have

Cannonball House is one of the city’s oldest and most important buildings with stunning views to Edinburgh Castle. Their cosy bar lists over 120 Scotch whiskies and is open for lunch, cocktails and pre dinner drinks. From the bar they

On Linlithgow’s historic main street, a stone’s throw from the Palace you will find Mason Belles Kitchen clearly signposted down a characterful arched vennel. Opened in autumn 2018 Chef Proprietor Linsey Scott has used her extensive experience in high end

Sarti Bath Street, described as “Not an Italian restaurant, but a restaurant in Italy” by the London Times. Sarti has been a Glasgow institution these past 25 years and still going strong with a dedicated following for their authentic north Italian

When taking a group of Swedes from Slow Food Scania on a food travel experience to Orkney, we based ourselves at The Lynnfield where the food, service, accommodation and hospitality were absolutely wonderful. Thanks to everyone for giving them all

The Milk Hoose at Cambus O’May cheese celebrates everything cheesey! Toasties with a twist, using all our cheeses with different fillings creating flavours that will amaze the palate. Cambus O’May cheese with haggis was a particular favourite on St. Andrews

A vibrant, buzzy, award winning Italian family run restaurant in one of Edinburgh’s most beautiful rooms. This former banking hall is modelled on a Florentine Palazzo and delivers everything you want from a fabulous, authentic contemporary Italian restaurant.  They source

Rhubarb is the name of the restaurant at Prestonfield, the magnificent historic mansion that has been creatively and sensitively restored to its former glory by its owner James Thomson. A stunning mix of opulence and grandeur, it is undoubtedly the

Welcome to Buccleuch Arms, home to the Blue Coo Bistrot where they are passionate about local produce, knowledgable and skilled. After a superb breakfast – they are open to non residents from early morn – we could have talked all

The Courtroom is Dornoch’s own buzzing brasserie from light bites to rich ales, coffee & cakes to locally sourced dishes with a glass of vino – something for everyone in a vibrant atmosphere with music and rhythm. There is also

This fairytale castellated country house sits in 28acres of stunning woodland, gardens and landscapes – the perfect gourmet base to explore the South of Scotland, yet within a stone’s throw of Edinburgh – sufficiently close to take a city excursion

Just across the square from Burts and equally delightful in its own individual way, The Townhouse is also owned by the Henderson family, who have deservedly won many accolades for their fine food and hospitality. Members of the prestigious Scotch Beef

A delightful addition to border country is this super coffee shop perched up in the hills conveniently by the main road to Lauder. Light and airy restaurant with home bakes, meals and edible gifts too – tablet, jams…. together with

Thistle Regional Award for Best Restaurant Experience (2019) Memorable elevated lochside location with exceptional food and a roaring log fire. The ‘mothership’ of Mhor. Well worth seeking out. Mhor is renowned across Europe and beyond for its award-winning restaurant with

Catering in Scotland Excellence Chef of the Year Award 2013, was a well-deserved accolade for Graeme Pallister and he is still going from strength to strength. His stylish venue offers immaculate city dining with imaginative dishes from one of Scotland’s

This luxury hotel with Spa and Golf Club is but minutes from Glasgow yet set amidst tranquil countryside. The Vista Restaurant has panoramic views over coast and country to the Glasgow skyline with an impressive menu to match. Supporting local

This bistro has the delightful tagline ‘French Twist Using The Best of Scotland’ and it truly does. This award-winning bistro is French in style yet proud of their use of Scottish produce. Meats, usually named by breed, are often slow

Mara is the fine dining destination restaurant at Links House – why not stay over and indulge yourself? Links House is stunning: from the panoramic views over the countryside to the elegant rooms and carefully selected furnishings and beautiful designs.

The quality of produce and its provenance is at the heart of everything  you experience here at Fhior, Scott & Laura Smith’s wonderful dining venue on Broughton Street. Fhior is an adaptation of the word for ‘true’ in Gaelic. Scott’s

Tom Lewis’ informal inn is a wonderful addition to ‘Mhor’ and a welcome stop for any foodie traveller. He bought a tired old inn and created a fabulous venue! The perfect roadside inn to rest awhile in among their delightful

Thistle Regional Award Winner for Best Informal Eating Experience(2019)…then Winner of the National Awards 2020 – Brilliant! This ingenious concept is a firm favourite with hikers and tourers, locals and tourists. You may be forgiven for thinking this is a fish &

Sarti has been a Glasgow institution these past 25 years and still going strong with a dedicated following for their authentic north Italian food. This particular one is, the newest of the three,  in a converted bank from the 1890’s complete with

Welcome to our new member December 2022 A charming seven bedroom country inn by Duns in the Scottish Borders, with a sense of place – a family business whose farming roots are in the region and you will always find

As they rightly say ‘If the landscape doesn’t take your breath away, the food will.’ Renowned for their 3AA Rosettes, 5 Gold Star with rooms, members of the prestigious Scotch Beef Club and with David’s fine wine cellar, this luxury

With 2AA Rosettes, Chef Proprietor Craig Wilson is the Regional Food Tourism Ambassador for Aberdeenshire for Scotland Food & Drink & Winner of Catering in Scotland (CiS) Excellence Award for Food Tourism 2018, Winner of Best Restaurant, Aberdeen City &

A warm welcome to new Scottish Food Guide Member Cavens. Set amidst stunning landscaped grounds in one of Scotland’s secret beauty spots, Cavens is a delight to visit. You will receive a warm and friendly welcome at this beautiful family-run

Affectionately known as ‘The spirit of Orkney, the heart of Edinburgh’ due to the owners’ roots and their passion for the northern archipelago, its produce and culture. Thistle Regional Award for Best Hotel Experience Winner 2019…and furthermore The Winner Best

This long-established family run hotel has an exceptional standard of fine dining yet not at all stuffy. You can dine in style, savour an afternoon tea or a light lunch – or book acres of beautiful space for your dream

The Crinan Hotel is a really special place. Located at the northward end of the Crinan Canal and famous for being ‘magnificently eccentric’ with exceptional food! Home to the Ryan family for over 40 years, all 20 bedrooms have breath-taking

This elegant red sandstone building with its grand oak staircase, ornate plasterwork and art nouveau fireplaces opened for business in 1902 as a Temperance Hotel. It has just undergone a wonderful major refurbishment. (More photos to follow soon). They have

Among its many superlatives it is known as “The ultimate romantic bolthole.” The Witchery is lavishly unique and steeped in history. Right next door to Edinburgh Castle and elegantly theatrically styled, it is always a gastronomic delight to dine here.

Located in a beautiful old coaching inn, with plenty exposed stone and timber as befits such a historic building. Barley Bree has won awards and is well known for its use of wonderful Perthshire produce. This enthusiastic couple have their

Overlooking the famous Dunblane Cathedral this lovely first floor restaurant, within the Old Churches Hotel, opened in November 2019 following the successful launch last year of Mason Belles Kitchen off the High Street in Linlithgow. Chef Proprietor Linsey Scott has

Catering in Scotland Excellence Award for Sustainable Business 2016, this fabulous seafood restaurant in the renovated old Scabster Ice House and salmon bothy right by the pier has certainly put Scrabster on the map. Scrabster Harbour is the most common launch

They call themselves the small hotel with the big personality and I agree! Formerly the Country Home of the Earl of Seafield’s family, this charming Victorian residence has many original features and has been lovingly restored to its former glory

The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant is situated at the gardens entrance of the Scottish National Gallery on the Mound with iconic views to Princes Street Gardens.  Open for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea, this is the perfect venue to have

Closed over winter until mid March, this small historic independent hotel on the world-famous Isle of Iona has its own beautiful generously-proportioned walled organic garden that supplies them with as many herbs, salads and veg as possible. They are only

A charming place to tarry awhile, featuring beautiful landscaped gardens, an excellent range of crafts and a lovely coffee shop, brimming with Banff produce. It is a beautifully converted old schoolhouse and a really friendly cheery place. Their extensive garden

Tucked away snugly down a back lane in the New Town off Hanover Street, this stylish French inspired bistro is oozing atmosphere, locally sourced produce and a certain je ne sais quoi. Slow Food Scotland Restaurant of the Year 2022.

Awarded 4 AA Rosettes 2022. The first Skye restaurant ever to be awarded this. Sensitively restored in 2018, Edinbane Lodge is Calum & Eilidh Montgomery’s creation, gaining a fine reputation with folk travelling from far and wide to dine here.

Welcome to our new member, December 2022 Rae’s in Montrose is gaining quite the reputation for the provenance and care taken with every ingredient on their menus. Their passion for the produce of Angus and neighbouring regions is crystal clear

Malcolm Duck and his family took over this well known Aberlady landmark in 2004 and since then have not only invested much tender loving care but also attracted accolades for their food and wines. The dining rooms and al fresco

Ballintaggart is an inspiring rural destination with stunning views over the Tay valley. Chris and Rachel’s combined skills have created a refined venue for a memorable food experience. It is now even more of a family business with Chris’ brother

HENDERSONS, Eat Better Live Better VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT  This vibrant exceptional vegetarian restaurant is being recognised with top reviews for its ethical food and buzzing atmosphere. Edinburgh’s legendary vegetarian restaurant, founded by Janet Henderson in 1962, made its way into the

This vibrant inn in the heart of Grandtully is the latest venture for the family at Ballintaggart. Ballintaggart has built it reputation around provenance and hospitality in their own individual way, with Feast Nights and excellent courses at their Cook

Highlands & Islands Tourism Award Regional Winner for Most Hospitable B&B Guesthouse 2019…and then Winners of the National Thistle Awards for most Hospitable Guest House 2020 and very worthy winners they are too! Islay is famed for its whiskies but

Cullen is a fascinating village with stunning geography, a famous soup and an awesome viaduct! It is a village of two halves with the original fishing village down on the shore, where The Royal Oak is situated, then the ‘new

Praveen Kumar has restaurant Tabla and his Indian Cook School (click on Goodfoodology Section of Scottish Food Guide for Cook School ). World Cuisine Chef of the Year, Praveen Kumar and his wife Swarna, have created something very unique: Authentic

This rustic restaurant was originally a weaving mill and now a rural local pub with gastro-style dining, filled with life and colour. The couthy 18th Century steading, complete with open fire is the perfect hygge and their frequently changing dishes

Truly a Glasgow legend since 1971, long before Glasgow was knwon for local produce on the tables or foodies savouring sourdoughs and artisan cheeses! I first dined here in the 80’s – I remember sitting at the next table to

The Hummingbird Cafe is the in-house cafe at The Residence at Rebecca Carr, Kintore. Creating a serene place to get pampered, wind down, then share good food with friends: teas & coffees, beautiful cakes & afternoon tea, soups & sandwiches,

Recently opened following on from her successes in Linlithgow and Dunblane, Chef Proprietor Linsey Scott has used her extensive experience in high end hospitality and her knowledge of what customers are looking for to create fabulous new venue. ‘Located right