An Talla by Loch Ness in Highland

Had a wonderful time on a short cruise and decided to stop by the cafe for lunch. Ordered a chicken noodle soup with bread. Worse mistake. We were hungry so just tried to get the bits of chicken out of the bowl. Super sweet chicken noodle soup. No indication on the special board that it’s sweet. Definitely not what one expects when ordering chicken noodle soup. First surprise was the colour. Super Sweet Brown Chicken Noodle Soup. According to the staff everyone raved about it…no…people were in shock from the sugar overdose!!!

Great restaurant and gift shop. Great selection of food. Really bright and spacious. Don't miss the Highland Coos in the field outside.

This has to be our favourite place to visit, whether for coffee and cake or lunch. It’s simply top class in every way. The staff are, without exception, a delight, always welcoming and helpful…especially for the 2 fab Irish Setters which normally accompany us! An Talla is definitely their favourite coffee shop! The coffees are superb, and the food out of this world. Must admit I find it hard to go past the chicken shwarma which is delicious, but, whatever you choose, you won’t be disappointed. Well done to all the staff who make our regular visits such a delight. We know of lots of locals who, like us, head out to An Talla regularly, and we’ve also talked to lots of tourists from all over the world who have loved their visits to this gem of a place.

I am local and regularly visit An Talla, often for coffee after a dog walk but we occasionally treat ourselves to lunch too. I can't find fault with anything in this lovely coffee shop/restaurant. Firstly, the staff are always pleasant and welcoming. Nothing is too much trouble. Secondly, the flat white and Americano coffee are always good. Breakfast and cakes are to die for! Thirdly, the cooked hot food is excellent. We especially love the schwarma chicken loaded fries, mac cheese and haddock but it is all pretty good. Fourthly, An Talla tries to support other quality local businesses wherever it can and that is very much appreciated in an age where buying bulk and cheaper is often the norm. I've seen some negative reviews recently and just don't understand how some views of a place can be so different. Sure it is very busy especially in the summer when there are bus loads of tourists around but we have always been advised if service is going to be slower than usual and that's always helpful. Keep up the good work An Talla Team! We (and our Irish Setters) LOVE you all!!

Had a lovely lunch. Food excellent. Staff were very helpful as one of us have allergies. Quick service. Can't fault anything

Abbiam mangiato veramente bene. Zuppa del guorno era fantastica e l insalata di salmone affumicato caldo ancor di più. Veramente bene e con prezzi super corretti. Molto bene

I've visited An Talla often for breakfast or coffee but haven't had lunch there in a while. The menu has changed since I was there last but i was not disappointed. The salt and chilli chicken skewers were amazing. Loved the dipping sauces and the side salad as well. The staff were friendly and efficient as always and the meal was really good value for money.

Ligger i tilknytning til avgangsstedet for båtturer på Loch Ness for Jacobites Tour. Stor kapasitet. Enkle, gode retter. Vennlig stemning.

Lovely restaurant just outside of Inverness. We have been here many times. It’s always busy but they offer a buzzer system to wait for a table if they are full. Was told 45 mins one day so went for a wander in the wee shop and was buzzed after just 15 mins which was good. You go up and order at the counter and the food is brought to you at your table. Food is always hot and fresh. Macaroni cheese is a must! Also dog friendly which is great!

Firstly I should point out that I'm local and have been going to An Talla off and on siince it opened. ,I rarely, if ever leave bad reviews preffering to vote with my future absense than bad mouth a buisiness however this is the third time I've felt the need to leave a bad review for An Talla ( I resisted these temptaions unril today) When it first opened we were regular visitors for an "All Day Breakfast" maybe coming once a week for several months until the day we arrived at ten minutes to noon and were told they weren't serving "All Day Breakfasts" at that time, not until Noon. Fair enough I suppose although I though 11.50 was part of the whole (or all) day we tried to place our order anyway knowing we wouldn't be served straight away, not until noon. The staff member at the counter knew us well from regular visits and was obviously embarrassed, appologised, knowing we were regulars and offered to make our breakfasts anyway, she'd do them herself. She weas bluntly told by management she wasn't allowed to do this. Fair enough again, we'd order a coffee, leave the order anyway to be dealt with at noon as it was nearly noon (which I assumed was part of all day). This, we were bluntly informed, was againsat the rules and we'd have to come back to the counter in 10 minutes and place the order then. We decided to vote with our feet and didn't go back for year or so, I honestly can't recall what breach of the rather stringent rules we inadveredly broke that occasion but we decided to gove the place the wide bearth due to the management meritted until last year, persuaded by a friend to give the place another chance. (May I add the staff have allways been great) In the last year we had a few good meals and went back again today. ' The menu said "Lunch served from 12.00" My wife tried to place our order at 11.53, there were three staff members at the counter doing nothing and no queue yet not one was prepared to take the order even though we were well aware that we wouldn't be served before the noon deadline. Three strikes and you are out in my opinion, we won't be back and advise anyone expecting an all day breakfast at the wrong time to try elsewwhere. We'll be going to Utopia in Inverness instead.

Stopped here for lunch today beautiful location and friendly staff, we ate the haddock and chips and side salad food was of the highest standard and a large portion, afterwards we strolled around the gift shop and then had a walk along the waters edge lovely afternoon, would definitely recommend this place.

An Talla serves a really great range of food for breakfast/lunches- at good prices for the large portions. Chips are wonderful and crispy. Staff interest in customers is quite patchy as others have noted. Only two issues that prevent a 5 star review: on every visit we have watched the staff carefully wipe down the table top first (often sticky, some crumbs/debris) and then use that same cloth to wipe down the seats! I do not want to sit on seats covered with the debris from the table! Also, we have to make specific plans as to what warm clothing we will wear, as the place is just so cold - so it actually feels very unwelcoming. Still, a great option for eating a full meal or a snack, before or after a walk by the canal.

Was recommended by a friend so we went for morning brunch before a light walk with our baby. The place is fresh and vibrant and a nice atmosphere. Food was lovely and well worth visiting. I’m sure we’ll be back!

Visited Friday for breakfast before a walk. Food was lovely, highly recommend "The Stack" Chatty friendly staff, very knowledgeable when asked about the area. Would highly recommend a visit.

Great place to end our walk along canal. We've done it many a time. Staff are always friendly and go out of there way to make sure we have a great meal as one of us is dairy free

I’m not one for writing reviews but felt it was necessary to in this case. I have been to An Talla a few times and must say the food has always been superb, cannot fault the chefs at all. However, the service and atmosphere were terrible. The younger staff seemed overwhelmed and stressed and the older staff were rude and seemed very unorganised. The hygiene standards have dropped massively since I was last here, tables were very sticky and the cutlery was dirty. I certainly won’t return, this needs to be sorted before you lose more customers.

Food & coffee are good but having to queue to order food & coffee is totally illogical. Why not have staff wait tables leading to a faster turnover & this more money? Didn’t want to queue to order a 2nd coffee as it would’ve been another 15 min wait.

Very dissatisfied with the service and attitudes of the staff - for a dog friendly cafe it is very obvious who the regulars were …. Maximum of 5 dogs unless you know the staff. Safe to say we didn’t wait for lunch and will definitely not be back!

A perfect breakfast stop on our Scotland road trip! Lovely friendly staff and food and drinks were great. Very nice, clean and modern place too.

The overall experience of An Talla is excellent. A warm welcome in the restaurant and a very good menu for lunch. The Burger of the Week was superb - really well presented plate of food that is a credit to the kitchen. The fish and chips was beautifully fresh and again well presented. The food and service was first class and we left with the thought that this is a top choice for a good lunch and being so close to Inverness well worth local support. Will definitely return soon.

Multiple visits here, we enjoy the tea, coffee and cake, sometimes the cake selection is limited to one option for gluten free. Good seating outdoors which is a bit sheltered. Clean toilets. Nice setting for a small stroll beside the canal. Can be busy with tourists affected by "tourist brain", coming from and going to boat trips on Loch Ness. Watch out in the car park. Thank you to the owners for moving the war memorial sympathetically during your renovations. As having a connection to it we appreciate your consideration.

We stopped in before and after our boat trip. The gift shop is lovely with tasteful items, the bathroom facilities are superb, and the cate is excellent. I had the chicken shwarma which was perfectly spicy and flavorful. Food came out pretty quickly.

We were a party of 8 that had just done the Canal and Loch tour. The restaurant was very busy given the boat had just disembarked but the staff still found time to seat us together quite quickly. Every one in our party enjoyed the food and drink. I was informed the Mac and Cheese was exceptionally good and I enjoyed the Venison burger. The sauce used on the salad was so nice that we bought 4 bottles from the gift shop.

Awful, will not return. The girl at the coffee machine had an attitude problem, the staff appeared to have been given no direction or orchestration, most of them wandering around aimlessly. The cakes were stale/ dry and the coffee servers need barista training!

The place was really busy as it's a tourist mecca this time of year. But the young staff did an amazing job and kept up with everyone. We had the macaroni cheese which was absolutely fantastic, and it didn't cost the earth either. Great views around too. Would recommend.

food was absolutely delicious, beautiful setting and was super clean however it is quite expensive but worth the money

We came on recommendation but were very disappointed. We tried to find out by telephone in advance when the lunch menu would be available, but unfortunately no one answered the phone. An email inquiry was also not answered. We got to An Talla at 3.30pm...

The food is fantastic but the glasses are all stacked wet and covered in lip stick marks! I couldn’t find a single clean one!

Visited this venue today, please do not drive past without stopping. Got ample car parking,an excellent souvenir shop ,with a mabulous selection of memorabilia.the tea room is first class,with a wide selection of hot and cold food and sandwiches. The breakfast and breakfast rolls were...

Was in An Talla recently for lunch with my family and I was very impressed with the quality of food and also the service, particularly by the younger staff who always had a smile on their faces and catered to every need. Will definitely be...

I would like to express my dissatisfaction with the experience I had at An Talla recently. My elderly mother and I visited An Talla for a light lunch, hoping for a pleasant outing. At the counter, I ordered Haddock & Chips for myself, while my...

Really excellent food, made with local produce. Staff are friendly and super helpful, and the seating both inside and out is spacious, comfortable, and clean. It's dog friendly, and after your meal, you can pop along and see the Highland coos or watch the boats...

Thank you for bringing back Chicken Shawarma! It was definitely worth the wait. Love how you have changed this to a bigger dish with the option of having chips as a side, means I get more of what I love ❤️ As usual, the staff...

My young disabled son and I visited today for a spot of lunch. We don’t eat out often as it is a struggle and my son finds it difficult. However, the staff were amazing with us and could not have been more helpful, making the...

Since my first visit to An Talla last summer it has been my go to place to eat. The ingredients are of high fresh quality. It’s simply good food. I don’t mind paying that but extra to know I will leave happy. I could not...

I was served by a lovely, friendly lady, we got tea and scones which were expensive but delicious. The main thing about An Talla is its cleanliness, staff were cleaning tables and even as I purchased my scones, someone was cleaning counters and replacing wax...

Lovely place. Only had tea and a scone as arrived at 11:45am and lunch didn't start till 12. Great service and was great by a staff member when entered the restaurant which is a nice touch. Reasonably priced and overall great experience. Nice gift shop...

Came in for a spot of lunch and was greeted by lovely staff Dylan especially who helped us with whatever we needed and even helped my young daughter when she got a fright after she knocked something over very great venue and lovely staff.

We stopped here for lunch after a walk around Loch Ness. The food servings were very generous, really filling and tasty. Mac and cheese basically had a whole block of cheese in it! Very clean and modern place, with a good sized gift shop.

Always enjoy visiting An Talla whether for a Cuppa and Cake or a meal. Recently visited with friends for breakfast and one of the party in particular had set their heart on Scrambled Eggs and Smoked Salmon having seen it on the web site photos...

I have become a regular at An Talla. The food is delicious, especially for people with allergies, and the staff are truly outstanding. Dylan and Levi are fantastic on the coffee machine while Jade and Dana are serving food. They always make time to speak...

Went on Jacobite Cruise and visited this cafe/restaurant beforehand. Warm welcome from Dylan who also made my coffee. Will definitely return again. Will look forward to sitting outside when the weather is warmer.

We have been regular customers at An Talla since it very first opened, and this was our worst experience to date, with our party all commenting on a noticeable deterioration in the quality of service. The first problem is the unacceptable time it takes to...

First visit to An Talla and the food was delicious - would recommend and definitely visit again. Lovely gift show and relaxing to just browse. The restaurant is also dog friendly which for us is a real plus and very friendly staff.

Two eating: one order of Haddock - excellent. One order of what they referred to as Chicken Shawarma. Shawarma consists of meat cut into thin slices, stacked in a cone-like shape, and roasted on a slowly-turning vertical rotisserie or spit. This was not a shawarma,...

Tea and freshly baked scones are excellent and great value.The restaurant is bright and spacious and the staff are efficient and friendly.

We received a wonderfully warm welcome from Jade and her team and were shown to a table with no hassle. The food was fantastic, we had the 'dirty' Mac and Cheese (added buffalo chicken) and the Stornoway Black Pudding Toastie, both were delicious and well...

The food here is very good indeed. We will certainly return. I had a monster fish and chips, I thought I’d been served Nessie in batter!! It was hugely enjoyable and my partner like his burger very much indeed. The cafe is in a nice...

Revisited this restaurant today, jade and her staff were absolutely amazing, .lovely warm friendly welcome and the standard of service was first class,especially the attention to detail. One of our guests was in a wheel chair ,the staff were brilliant with him. The quality of...

Gift shop and cafe. Lots of seating inside and out. Friendly and helpful staff. Very smart, bright and modern. Sits alongside the Caledonian Canal and is so peaceful. There are even Highland coos just outside. The food was exceptional. We had the fish and chips....

Stopped for lunch here on the 1st September, had the Black pudding,Bacon and mozzarella toastie , it was lovely. The staff were all nice and friendly. We then had an Icecream just across the carpark

An extremely positive experience. The cooked breakfast was neatly presented, made with high quality ingredients, and highly delicious. The products on sale here were also varied and interesting, and manufactured to a high standard. A really great place to stop and “refuel” if you’re touring...

Stopped for lunch on route to Aviemore from Skye. Great food and in a lovely setting with an outside courtyard and large indoor restaurant. Had toasties and jacket potatoes and after went to the gelato hut for ice cream. Great service, really clean and everything...

Disappointing. A beautiful spot, plenty of parking, by Caledonian canal, nice decor Whilst appreciating that many businesses have staffing issues, I was disappointed as; Poor signage, no one to assist or direct you, several parts to the age, some had menus, some did not, no...

We traveled back north after visiting the Loch Ness visitors centre as we had been here before and didn't fail to impress. Very clean, excellent menu and food

Nice little cafe restaurant by the locks through the canal. No view of the canal or locks unfortunately. Great coffee and cakes. (Lemon /lime and chocolate both good)

It's a lovely walk here from Inverness and the first time we visited we had coffee and citrus cake - that was so good, very moist. We came again a few days later (having walked again, this time on the other side of the canal)...

Food of good quality and fresh and delicious. Excellent dressing on salad. Delicious. Kids had nice sandwiches also

Had the macaroni it was very good very yummers, the servers were really really nice a guy capped Reuben served my table was kind and very tall, quite handsome, would go back.

Cycled along the canal to Dochgarroch locks today. We had taken a sandwich with us but fancied a coffee and cake so came here. Lovely to sit outside, my treacle scone was huge and good. Hubby had ginger slab, again a generous slice. We had...

A hidden gem, tucked along side the canal, idilic surrounding on a sunny day. The restaurant which has both indoor & outdoor-courtyard style dining & a varied & wholesome menu (although one slice of coffee cake could feed a family), no problem with portions here....

We decided to visit An Talla for my mother in law’s birthday lunch after seeing friends recommend it on social media. We arrived at about half twelve and I asked if we could have a table for seven. The staff instantly gave off a warm...

Visited this restaurant today. An absolutely wonderful warm welcome jade.superb service from Caitlyn and Jill. All three are a cgreat credit to the restaurant. The standard of service was amazing and the quality of the food was outstanding,well worth the short drive from Inverness. The...

We had lunch here on Saturday before our cruise at 2.30pm. The setting is idyllic and the interior is absolutely beautiful and immaculate. They have an excellent menu and we thoroughly enjoyed our lunch, superb quality and quantity - homemade coleslaw was the best we...

Great location by the canal lochs very friendly and welcoming staff and spotlessly clean. Visited for breakfast and food was tasty freshly cooked and well presented.

We had lunch here. We both had haddock and chips. The fish was perfectly cooked but the portions were more than we could eat so they gave us a takeaway box (no charge). Staff very helpful and friendly. The cafe is situated near the banks...

Visited today and had one of the specials - toasted sourdough with smashed avocado, halloumi, poached eggs, roasted vine tomatoes and chilli butter - absolutely amazing. Easily the best sourdough toast/avocado I have ever had. The French toast with loads of bacon and lashings of...

This place is phenomenal! What a find just a few miles south of Inverness on the A82. Amazing food and exceptional service. Lively location just beside Dochgarroch Locks on the Caledonian Canal. Highly recommended.

Visited here purely because of needing some lunch having just been on a Loch Ness boat tour. Was expecting a typical tourist type cafe, but the food we had was more in line with restaurant quality, so completely exceeded our expectations...this was definitely good enough...

Had a lovely lunch today. One of us is dairy free and the staff went out of their way to accommodate us. Food was delicious staff really friendly. Can't wait to go back again

This is a lovely gem by Loch Ness.. staff are amazing . The food is lovely restaurant so clean and tidy every person was friendly and helpful .

Although the food and drink here is pricey, the staff were amazing, so good with all the kids. The location is really nice next to the canal, very pretty and a lovely walk.

I dropped in for a quick lunch before getting the bus back to Fort William. An Talla was highly recommended by Loch Ness Restoration who were servicing my motorbike.The staff were friendly, and attentive. I was served macaroni, with salad and chips, with no delay....

Came here and had great coffee and a huge piece of Chocolate Fudge Cake. Very attentive staff and quick service. Lovely place for a walk along the canal, flat and wide. I imagine it’s very busy at peak times. You can also get takeaway coffees,...

Had a special family birthday to celebrate. There was 8 of us on a very busy Friday lunchtime. We ordered and didn't have to wait too long, considering there was a big queue. Staff answered queries on allergens and ingredients for us. Our food arrived...

If you want a filling Scottish breakfast, then this is the place to go. Delicious food in a stunning place. Everywhere is spotlessly clean and the staff are welcoming and friendly. There is a fantastic range of locally produced gifts available in the shop too.

Had a lovely breakfast here, was excellent value for money and we were full for the rest of the day. Staff were very friendly and it is good to see everything including the chairs get sanitised after each customer. Lovely shop and we were invited...

Had lunch here today.We both had soup which was delicious.But why only half a small roll?It does seem rather mean. Perhaps savings could be made elsewhere for example I think perhaps customers could do without hand lotion in ladies toilets. While it's nice to have...

Sadly this was the 'go to' place for many of us with dogs but not any more. Our experience comprised of unfriendly staff claiming our dogs had wet feet and we were given a kitchen roll to clean the floor. Our friends experience was being...

Service was variable but I'll come to that! Start with the food.... Salt and chilli chicken stir fry was incredible and I just wish I'd ordered that as got a few bites of my boyfriend's and it was the best salt and chilli I've ever...

First visit and we will be back. Slight confusion at first about how to order. Turns out you have to lay claim to a table. Check the menu at said table THEN go up to order. Quirky! Keep the plebs on their toes. Just right....

We are a regular group of visitors to An Talla on a Friday. A group of ladies and our dogs! We are made so welcome and we all enjoy our delicious coffee and breakfast rolls after our walk. Today, it was even more welcome after...

There's always a warm welcome at An Talla, whether you're in for a quick coffee or leisurely breakfast or lunch. Without exception, all the staff are friendly and helpful. The food is consistently good quality, and they use local suppliers as much as they can....

As an older couple we visited An Talia for lunch. The area where we were sat was very busy with foot traffic who were in no way distancing. One member of staff was ‘ exempt’ from wearing a face mask, but she did insist on...

After an amazing trip on the Jacobite Cruises to Loch Ness, we went to An Talla for our lunch. We were greeted and served by Dana who was very welcoming as soon as we arrived. Dana also made us feel safe, discussed the menu and...

Very busy place however the food was lovely tried the BBQ Burger with paprika fries and it was different but nice. I would definitely go back again.

Ordered a x1 course Christmas lunch for 2 adults. £13 ea. The service was excellent. The service Time from ordering to table was quick. The food was super hot (and hot plates too) nice and fresh, beautifully cooked and lots of it. Great size portions....

My friend and I had the salt and chilli chicken stir fry, first time there but the dish was delicious. Other diners had the same dish and all said how good it was. I’d definitely go back, enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere there, helpful staff. Help...

Go for the food and look past the touristy crowds (waiting for the boat trips). Good choice of dishes, just great flavours. Big portions too. Had breakfast (highest quality full Scottish) and went back a few days later for lunch (the dirty Mac was sensational)....

We visited for the first time today. The breakfast was of good quality and piping hot. The staff were flexible when I asked to adjust the set menu and very forgiving when I ordered the wrong coffee. It gave a very good impression of well...

Second visit and noticed that the service was poor this year, dirty tables, servers looking busy doing nothing. Food we wanted was sold out at lunchtime but in the end all meals were really nice, tasty and well presented and priced. Slow ordering area and...

I visited this restaurant with my family. Staff was arrogant and stroppy.They made me feel as if they are doing a big favour by serving food.Was it because I was not one of the travellers on a boat/Jacobite cruise or is it my colour ??...

We arrived at the dochgarroch lock in our little cruiser boat at the start of our week long holiday on the Caledonian canal. Got all moored up and put the kettle on for a brew and a bite of supper. Only to find that we...

This place has only been open at the Lock side for past couple of years and is a modern gift shop/cafe/restaurant. Food and menu not as up market as Oakwood Restaurant across the road, but good for coffee, cake, light bite etc. Service was OK...

Highly recommend if you are in the area, huge car park so no need to worry about parking if you are driving. Reasonable prices and typical but tasty lunch fare. Restaurant very nice atmosphere with paintings for sale adding to ambiance. Tip: have a look...

Working at a café myself, I know it can be hard sometimes - however, the lady serving us at the counter was very unfriendly. Also the meal we wanted to order was already sold out when we ordered at around lunch time. Generally the place...

We used to visit An Talla for breakfast often as they had a great and varied menu. However, in recent months they’ve significantly reduced their menu to just 3 main options - a full breakfast, eggs benedict, or a filled roll. With 2 vegetarians in...

Visited here for 5 minutes prior to our Loch Ness cruise. Checked above websites for closing times which all stated 5 o'clock, went on a nice canal walk looking forward to a coffee and a look around the gift shop. Arrived back at 4.10 to...

Fantastic place to visit , food is excellent and the service is very good as well,it is a well organised restaurant, the staff had it running like clockwork, great choice of food for everyone, we had a couple of sandwiches which were great,tuna on brown...

This boat trip was fantastic. Really good value for a 2 hour cruise. It wasn’t overly busy and plenty of space to move around. The tour guide guy was brilliant with loads of information and funny Nessie stories. I took loads of pics so will...