The best restaurants in Highlands and Islands

Absolutely superb. Hot smoked salmon starter was one of the best I’ve had, and the venison main also fantastic. However, the wonderful, relaxed atmosphere and great staff elevate this place still further. Brilliant. Worth a detour.

Lovely kind staff and food was amazing! Anytime I come up north now, my son expects me to take him. It’s a really fantastic place. Also, they have a gorgeous dog!

Très bien situé personnel accueillant et on a beaucoup apprécié les raviolis aux crabes avec coquille saint jacques et morue

Lovely kind staff and food was amazing! Anytime I come up north now, my son expects me to take him. It’s a really fantastic place. Also, they have a gorgeous dog!

This Subway has always been great; extremely friendly customer service, great food (sandwiches at other Subway’s are usually a bit burnt) and just an overall friendly Subway. However, since last year, this Subway has been closed; every time we walk by it is always empty, as in lights never on, same drinks left in fridge ect. You know it’s been closed a while when you see COVID guidelines telling you to wear a mask and that it’s mandatory; as well as other posters and such laying all over the floor. When searched on Google, it says “Temporarily closed”, however, it’s been well over a year at this point and it shows no signs of re-opening. We know some of the people who uses to work there and they just said that it’s “closed”. It’s a shame; the Subway should be sold if they don’t want to maintain or open it. Here’s to hoping that we ever see Subway Aviemore open again — I’m hoping 🤞

Best garlic bread we've ever had! Super friendly guy working there. Great pizza! Prices are very fair. Highly recommend!

I have watched the postings from this restaurant and the reviews by diners for over a year. This was the first opportunity to sample it for ourselves and it did not disappoint. The warmth of the welcome and the personal involvement of the chef were really unusual. The meal started with a rich tomato soup amuse bouche . The starter course of marinated sticky monkfish on a dressed salad was superb - tasty and optimal size. We both had a whole lobster accompanied by a bed of various vegetables and served with fries. We loved it. The desert of a cherry/ apple/nut strudle was soft and delicious. We had a reasonably priced bottle of Romanian Pinot Noir which was smooth and flavourful . I finished my meal with a Springbank 12 Malt and my wife had a brandy. For what we had,we thought the final bill was remarkably reasonable. We will be back !

Drove from an hour away on a sightseeing day only to have owners say there is no restaurant here. So then had to drive back the other way to go to our second choice restaurant.

On a wet and windy morning in October the wobbly dog was a welcome find. I had a good-sized pot of tea with a cracking Coffee & Walnut cake. There were plenty of cake options plus other things on the menu. Had a nice chat with the staff and owners who were very friendly and welcoming. There's a range of craft items also for sale. If you're in the NW of Lewis I'd recommend stopping by.

If you are visiting Orkney, book a table in advance, you won’t regret it. Absolutely delicious sourdough pizzas, freshly made in front of you. The Goatee was perfect! Nice atmosphere, comfortable surroundings. And you can pick up frozen sourdough croissants to bake at home for breakfast. The lovely wee beach just down the road is a bonus for a pre-dinner walk.

Called as a pitstop on a tour. OMG fabulous coffee and the bakes were amazing. Spoilt for choice as everything looked fantastic and a great view of Eilean Donna!

We always visit Portmahomack on our annual holiday in the Highlands and have enjoyed several visits to the cafe. We found out last year that the cafe had changed hands and have visited again this year. Friendly staff and excellent food so still deserving of 5 stars.

The cakes, biscuits, slices are mouth-watering. A lot of vegan options as well.. I was just disappointed that I couldn't plonk myself down and try one of everything! The staff are so lovely.

Excellent take away coffee by the Cromarty - Nigg ferry terminal. Lovely to sit outside on the Cromarty Firth. Lovely looking traybakes and cakes too. Very busy. Dog friendly inside.

We had a delicious lunch here, having had a lovely coffee and cake a few days previous. . Friendly staff and tasty food and drinks on both occasions. View from the cafe was beautiful.