Visit La Garrigue, arguably the most authentic French restaurant in town and be transported into the Languedoc region of France. Enjoy the food, sample the 'Terroir wines' and the warm service. Winner 'Les Routiers Guide; Scottish restaurant of the year'.

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• Average price 2 courses:
   £15 (set lunch)
   £28 (evening meal)
• House wine: £16.95 per bottle

• Hitlisted
• High point: Seriously impressive food in a wonderful setting
• Low point: Walking back up the hill into town
• Food served: Tue–Fri noon–2.30pm, 6.30–10pm; Sat–Mon 6.30–10pm
• Open since: 1991
• Also offers: Vegetarian options (at least 25% of main courses), Children's portions, Children's high chairs

This review appears in the The List's Eating & Drinking Guide 2008
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If you are looking for an intimate dining experience with attentive service and classic, well-executed cooking, Duck's certainly fits the bill. It may be a bit out of the centre for true urbanites but it's certainly worth the walk down that steep hill. Named after its charismatic owner, this elegant restaurant offers a menu containing a sophisticated mix of seasonally changing Scottish dishes with a strong French influence. Starters might include an exquisite ravioli of rabbit and thyme in a pearl barley broth or a velvety ballontine of foie gras and chicken. Mains are equally impressive, along the lines of an expertly prepared Gressingham duck breast with Jerusalem artichokes or a pink loin of Perthshire venison with chestnuts and sprouts and a memorable potato fondant. Keep space for a slice of the oozing, sticky treacle tart or a seriously good tiramisu. The wine list is excellent and affordable and has won a number of awards. Try the sommelier's selection of wines by the glass to get the best out of your meal. Book ahead because this place is deservedly busy.