Restaurants, Scottish

The quiet assuredness and sensible prices of Seumas MacInnes’s fish venture mean it does more than just bask in the nearby glory of its much older brother, Café Gandolfi. Scotland’s waters provide the produce but it’s the continental ‘fritto misto’ that…

Due to open in summer 2013, the Gannet's stated aim is to bring fine dining to Finnieston – thus increasing the already attractive eating and drinking options in this part of town. Run by a couple who met while working in the kitchens at renowned former…

The emphasis here is on good quality, local produce in relaxed and friendly surroundings; enjoy wild Argyll vension or potted Tarbert crab in front of one of the hotel's four open fires.

Tania Dixon moved her successful catering business Ginger Snap from Perthshire to Edinburgh in 2012, carrying with her an impressive client list including Brewin Dolphin, Bonham's and Louis Vuitton. She's an experienced and highly regarded wedding…

The Glen Clova hotel is not only in a spectacular spot, a long way up one of the beguiling Angus Glens, but in terms of food, it makes the most of its wonderful rural location. From field or hill to plate, many of their ingredients are locally sourced…

There is plenty to keep the foodie satisfied with the kitchen taking full advantage of local produce from langoustines, scallops, local venison and beef to monkfish and hill lamb. The bar boasts a selection of single malts, to accompany Glenelg's…

With 15 individually-designed bedrooms, this sophisticated hotel has built a sturdy reputation for quality over the years. The bar and grill offer well-priced bar meals while the restaurant, located adjacent to the castle, is capable of delivering some…

Over 25 years the family team of Gordon Watson, wife Maria and son Garry have built a reputation for good food. In spite of the unprepossessing exterior, inside is reminiscent of a Provençal restaurant with dragged ochre walls and dark beams. The scene…

Eating at the Green Room is a rare treat – quite literally as it is only open on performance days. Attached to the Royal Concert Hall (with direct access to the auditorium for concert-goers), the restaurant’s limited and unpredictable opening hours mean…

A dark, mysterious-looking monolith, more Gotham than Glasgow, Dakota sits beside the M8 near Motherwell. The interiors too are dark with bold use of black and dark chocolate colours, which make for an atmospheric backdrop to the food that comes out of…

It may look like a black office block, or perhaps something to do with MI6, located at the side of the motorway at South Queensferry, but the Dakota Hotel houses a stylish bar and restaurant that is far removed from traditional interpretations of hotel…

Dining at the Grill Room at the Square is certainly an elegant experience. Housed in the same building as 29 Private Member’s Club, this upmarket steak specialist overlooks the twinkling lights of Royal Exchange Square and has a distinct air of…

Set in the heart of Candleriggs, Guy's is an unusual find, it has the feeling of a place where something extraordinary could happen. Eclectic décor reflecting the owners fun-loving tastes – film posters, white wood paneling hung with paintings, china…

Set on Cellardyke’s scenic harbour, you can almost see the Haven having once been the well-worn haunt of smugglers, sailors and fishermen. While it still has the reassuringly comfortable air of an old-fashioned public house, the décor and dining options…

With panoramic views of Lerwick Harbour the restaurant offers a wide range of eating options from daytime snacks to more adventurous dishes based on Shetland and Orkney produce.

Rising above the noise and activity of the Grassmarket, Heights, true to its name, takes advantage of one of the best castle views in Edinburgh. Located at the top of the Apex International Hotel, and supported by its business traveller clientele, this…

Hewat’s is truly a family-run operation, and diners have been greeted with a warm welcome from husband and wife team Richard and Margaret Hewat for the past eight years. The décor is full of opulent reds and rich fabrics, creating a grand interior that…

Note: as of summer 2012 the Horseshoe Inn is under new ownership and management. Just the right side of Peebles to be handy from Edinburgh’s bypass the Horseshoe Inn still feels very much the historic coaching inn. Well executed comfort food is the…

Dress up for a night out at this bistro, situated in the luxury Hotel du Vin. A premiere address since it opened in 2006, the atmosphere is as refined and sophisticated as the menu. If you are feeling flash and want to experience the range of skills…

In 2012 Howies was bought back by the original owners, who now own three restaurants in Scotland – two in Edinburgh and one in Aberdeen. They are keen to show that the original ideas and standards are back in operation: simple cooking of seasonal…