Fern Cottage Restaurant in Perth & Kinross

We stopped by this cozy restaurant on our way back to Edinburgh from Inverness, and it was a fantastic experience! The staff was incredibly friendly, making us feel right at home. Our dinner was absolutely delicious, the dessert was brilliant, and the coffee was superb – truly authentic Italian. The prices were very reasonable, making the whole experience even better. Highly recommend!

Really good food and the atmosphere is amazing. Worth trying to have dinner!

Our experience was exceptional from start to finish. The service was outstanding from the moment we arrived, with a friendly, professional, and knowledgeable staff who made us feel warmly welcomed. The menu offered an impressive selection of dishes, each prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients and presented beautifully. The generous portions and authentic flavors made every bite memorable. The ambiance was delightful and inviting, adding to a convivial atmosphere that felt almost like a holiday escape. We highly recommend the Fern Cottage and, given the chance, would be more than eager to return. Many thanks for a truly enjoyable experience!

The food was interesting, tasty and healthy - a step up from much of the food we had elsewhere. The staff was very accommodating and attentive.

Great food. Reservations recommended

We had dinner on 24/10/24 during a busy night as the enchanted forest was on. I cant compliment this place enough the food was a very pleasing typical Scottish restaurant and they smashed it. The food was spectacular in flavour and the dishes were some of the best we have had of that version. Seriously whoever their chef is keep them their worth their weight in gold! The prices I think for what we had was very reasonable I had fish and chips and my partner had the venison both were perfect! The service was amazing from the staff they were super helpful and nothing was a bother for them. Atmosphere was lovely as well a classic old cottage style building very cosy perfect for couples and families. We will definitely be back.

Mediterranean fusion with Scottish cuisine! Very nice atmosphere, rustic cottage feel. The promise of Mediterranean food didn’t quite deliver, but the simple menu provided ample food and good flavours. Prices were as expected for a touristy restaurant, but desserts were a bit excessive.

Fantastic meal and restaurant staff were extremely helpful with allergies, adapting meals to suit!

Absolutely fantastic food and wine, served in a nice setting/ ambience. The only slight downside was it felt like everyone was leaving the restaurant quite early that night and we would have been uncomfortable staying on.

Fern Cottage was a great find! The service and atmosphere were both fantastic—our server was incredibly nice and made us feel right at home. Although I’m not an expert on fish and chips, I have to say it was exceptional! The flavors and freshness really stood out. Whether you’re a fish and chips fan or just looking for a cozy spot with great food, this place is a must-visit. Highly recommend!

Very helpful staff , and an excellent meal what more do you need . Will recommend to friends and definitely be back superb

Absolutely fantastic meal tonight, staff very helpful and pleasant will definitely be back again

Enjoyed our brief stop there. Staff were lovely and the food was excellent!

Went here for an evening meal. We ordered a starter of Hummus with bread to share and I had the vegetable kebab which came with a salad, couscous and dressings. My partner had the salmon on crushed potato with vegetables. These were all served quickly and were well cooked and piping hot. All dishes were tasty and sufficient that we did not want anything else. We complemented these with a bottle of Pinot Grigio which was very drinkable. Service was quick and efficient

Fern Cottage was listed in the top 10 reviews of Pitlochry restaurants so we were keen to give it a try. We were greeted and shown to our table and our orders were taken by some lovely members of staff. Our food was delicious, fresh and piping hot, really tasty, and beautifully presented. Fern Cottage itself is delightful inside and out. We were very impressed and would highly recommend to others

One of our regular haunts. Food is excellent and cooked to order. Staff are excellent, friendly and helpful. Menu choice really good and varied, with specials also on offer. We are regular customers and never disappointed. Patio seating enhanced with heaters and blankets. Excellent wine list.

Had a fantastic meal last night the staff were amazing amd very attentive especially Sarah we had the Venison and it was cooked to perfection you can tel its cooked with care compliments to the chef.

Top restaurant. Wonderful food and super friendly service!!! Highly recommended!!! Best meal so far in Scotland!! We'd love to come back when we're in Scotland🥰

We had the duck; amazing! The venison; amazing! Tiramisu; delicious! The ambiance was very nice. I thought the prices were a bit too high; but the quality was really good. If I lived here, I wouldn't be able to eat here regularly; but I would still come once in a while as a treat to look forward to.

We had a great time! Food, staff, atmosphere were all great. Had a few meals in Pitlochry and this was by far the best. Look forward to visiting again before too long.

In this charming town, this place makes a commitment to diversity in its menu and, despite some reviews, they did not seem crazy or unwise to me. We have ordered typical Scottish things like Fish&Chips, soup of the day which was very good and something different like Tzatziki (a bit of a Greek treat) and everything has been phenomenal. If you want a super typical place, well, maybe it's not your restaurant, but to have a nice meal in a well-located place with nice service, here's my recommendation.

Every person’s meal was excellent! Just wonderful.

Had a very nice lunch sitting outside on lovely, well tended terrace. Great service.

Special evening spent with family at this lovely restaurant. Food delicious, staff professional and friendly and atmosphere warm and relaxed with great background music. Prices very reasonable, can’t wait to return.

My starter was lukewarm..main course over priced for what was on my plate...first visit and for certain my last..

Very nice and refined atmosphere. Varied menu, with a jumble of options that lose the authenticity one expects. At first glance it seems like a Greek restaurant, but then there are British and Italian dishes... a mix with little logic. Good ingredients. Excellent service.

Salmon Fish & Chips Linguine Garlic and Oil

4 servers in 5 minutes to ask us what we want to eat and drink. A liquid blue cheese sauce. No cooking requirements for meat. Prefer other places on pitlochry

Very nice restaurant. The service was very courteous and warm. Definitely recommended if you're in Pitlochry!

Excellent service and the restaurant is beautiful. Fish and chips was delicious.

Super cozy restaurant. A little the way you think a Scottish restaurant should be decorated. Good food with nice layouts, so little joy for the eyes too

Came here because of the excellent reviews. We were disappointed. They market themselves in the fine dining category but the food is very average at best, yet priced as if top end. There were so many things which should have been better but, to mention just one, my pan fried salmon was dry, overcooked, presented with skin uppermost as if it was edible - but it was limp and definitely not for eating. Yet the flesh was dry. So many things weren't quite right (maybe the chef was off?) We won't he back.

Food’s great. Service excellent. Left some tips as we realised that gratuities were not added into the check.

We ate very well here. The food was served very nicely and was plentiful. We sat on the terrace and the heater was turned on. A very nice atmosphere. The waiters were also very nice. Keep it up😀

Best restaurant in Pitlochry thanks to Marius and his team! We are locals and have visited Fern Cottage for many years for the excellent food. In the past the atmosphere ( lighting/ music etc) didn’t match the amazing food but under Marius’ management the atmosphere now aligns with the fantastic food to make this by far the best eating experience locally. Excellent service, delicious food and drink - a brilliant night out and we would highly recommend!

Ate here 2 nights during a recent stay Good choice for vegetarians. Reasonable prices. Great service. Highly recommended, best to book.

We enjoyed a very pleasant evening meal. It was tasty food from a good selection (but not too much) served by friendly staff. The ambience was nice for a quiet dinner.

We had draft beer and two dishes. My duck was excellent, accompanied by whole and pureed root vegetables, apricots and flowers. The whole thing was harmonious and made with quality products. My companion had fish and chips: huge fillet of fish with fries and salad. The setting is cozy, the music and the atmosphere pleasant.

Delicious food and good service.

Great place for meal and break!

Everything about this establishment is perfect!

This is a very nice restaurant. Great atmosphere and music. Nice staff. And absolutely great food, from starters to main, and of course the deserts, everything was delicious. Thank you so much for having us!

What a lovely wee place staff lovely service fabulous food fabulous Bread fresh, chicken kebab was lovely & grilled chicken crushed potatoes Parmesan sauce, something else. Homemade cheesecake delicious Would highly recommend going but book in advance well done to all at Fern cottage.

Lovely 🥰 place. Great service. Delicious food . All the food was excellent, prices reasonable for the quality, and service was superb

We had a delicious time in this restaurant. Quietly located in a pretty setting with excellent, quality dishes

Repas en famille 2 adultes et 2 enfants le soir Les plats étaient très bons (bien faits), et on a même pris des desserts tout aussi bons Le personnel était très bien (sympa et serviable)

My wife and I and our two friends just had a fabulous meal in Fern Cottage,having been there 2 years ago we revisited tonight,what a difference,every single thing we ordered was fantastic,top quality,great service,great food and perfect background music.We will be back.

Unexpectedly superb restaurant. Right from entering water brought to the table and drinks order taken. I ordered the venison medallions which tasted delicious. Service was very attentive but not obtrusive. Recommended!!

Having visited fern cottage through various owners over the many years we have visited it has always had an amazing service and great food . We visited yesterday and wow not only has the food raised the bar it exceeds anything before and the service was quick and highly efficient. Brilliant 👍

Very good restaurant. Good food, friendly service, good atmosphere.

I planned to eat in another restaurant but had to wait for ten minutes to get a menu and then almost ten minutes for someone to pick up the order. I left and came to this restaurant. I was seated immediately and given the menu, and waited a reasonable time for my food. The restaurant was beautiful and the food was beyond delicious. For a starter I had mushroom bruschetta and mains was fish and chips. The best chips I ever ate out. Everything was amazing. The only thing is that in my opinion it is overpriced but still worth it. I'll come again. 😁

A family meal at this excellent restaurant in central Pitlochry. Booked on the website no problem. It was pouring with rain so we sat inside but the terrace looked nice. We shared bread & mezze to start, I had aubergine gnocchi as a main - delicious. Great desserts too. Friendly service. Highly recommended.

Yum Yum Yum. Everything we ate was great. Service was top notch.

First time there. Greeted by owner and shown table. The staff were very friendly and efficient. The food was delicious served in lovely surroundings and great atmosphere. Good menu and reasonably priced. Will certainty be back.

Although we have been to Pitlochry many times this was our 1st time at Fern Cottage and definitely won't be the last. Due to some swallowing issues after cancer treatment Jim had the haggis/neeps/tatties and said it was the best he's had in a long time. My meal was equally nice. The staff were very pleasant and the atmosphere was very nice also.

The food was excellent and tasty, good taste. The atmosphere was cozy and the service was quick.

Fabulous food. Fabulous service. Arrived early and we sat outside. As it was a pleasant evening we asked if we could change our booked inside table for one outside. It was not a problem and our host even advised that they would put the outdoor heater on if we needed it. Definitely recommend.

Very lucky to get the last table. Lovely food, lovely staff and lovely ambience. Spotless clean. Highly recommend.

Fantastic meal, friendly helpful staff. Highly recommend

The staff was friendly and the food was great. Had the duck with mashed potatoes and the sticky toffee pudding, which were both delicious. Their signature "Fern-Cocktail" was also very nice.

Food and service, excellent. Good value and a friendly atmosphere.

Was in with family members for a joint birthday event.. Have visited now 3 times as a couple and this was first time with family. Staff are Welcoming and Friendly Food really good with good choice.. Lovely place and very clean.. Thanks to staff for a great job.. Will be back again for sure.. 😀

Very good food and super nice waitresses

Had the fish and chips here based on reading other Google reviews. The restaurant is lively and has a really nice ambiance. Service was great. Our fish and chips were well seasoned and the fish was a very healthy portion. The batter was light but not the lightest I’ve ever had; hence the four stars. Other surrounding diners had very appetizing dishes as well.

We dined here the other night for my father’s birthday dinner. Food was excellent. He had the venison and my husband and I shared the green salad with halloumi and mushroom linguine. We did not have a car as we arrived by train and my father wasn’t up to walking back to our hotel since it’s uphill. The taxi driver said it would be an hour. The host (I can’t remember his name) offered to drive my dad to the hotel. Such a nice thing to do, we were very taken aback and grateful for such wonderful service. We will absolutely dine here again if we find ourselves in Pitlochry.

I ate on the terrace which was filled with sunshine. The team were attentive and swift. I ordered the super salad with tofu and an aperol spritz. Both were tasty and I will continue to recommend this restaurant.

Fabulous place! Great atmosphere, amazing food & staff have been so attentive and friendly. Would highly recommend, thank you for a perfect evening!

Best fish and chips in Scotland so far.

Don't let the casual terrace tables disuade you.This is a prime restaurant, that obviously " loves to cook". One of the few in town that actually provides a dining experience and not just a meal. Mediterranean influences are expertly blended with Scotland cuisine at fair prices. Comfortable Interior and welcoming attentive staff. Dont forget reservations !!

Fantastic food and service, one of the best meals ever eaten

3rd visit and different owners from the last time we went but oh my goodness it was amazing and worth the trip. We were enquired about an item that was not on the website menu. The restaurant got back to us quickly to say that although the item was not on the menu, they would source it for us if we let them know when we were coming. When we arrived we were greeted in a friendly manner and the staff let us know that they had managed to source the food that we wanted. We had the olives, feta tzatziki and warm bread to start and then we had fillet steaks cooked to perfection with delicious mushrooms, salad, grilled tomato and good chunky chips. Home made tiramisu for dessert. It was a meal to remember and a very reasonable bill for the quality of food and service that we received. A very personal service and welcomed like family. Can't wait to visit again.

We had a lovely meal on the terrace overlooking the gardens in Pitlochry. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Food was clearly cooked fresh and was simple and delicious. Also well priced. The interior was lovely also. We brought our dog to the terrace.

Good restaurant, very nice waitress. Tabbouleh salad with chicken or halloumi supplement (the chef prepared the salad without cucumber following my specific request) as well as gnocchi with Mediterranean sauce. We had a blast! Parking a few steps from the restaurant but paying.

Were recommended to come here by our accommodation, were not disappointed! Fast service from start to finish, our mains (duck and pork) were nicely presented and cooked to perfection. Lively atmosphere but not loud. Keep up the good work.

Excellent restaurant in the heart of Pitlochry, combining Scottish traditional with Mediterranean food. Food is cooked to perfection, the ambience is very good and the service is professional. You have to try it yourself when in Pitlochry. Advance bookings are recommended.

This place is really good. You have some healthy options and the staff is really nice. Wished we had stayed a few more days

Honestly, quite possibly the best food and combination of tastes I have ever eaten. I had the trio of salmon and the goats cheese with black pudding. I could not fault anything. I would travel across the world to eat here again. Thank you to the new owners and staff for a wonderful experience.

Wonderful experience. Food, service, and atmosphere were great. Highly recommend.

Amazing experience. Wonderfull outside,better inside. And the food there... The was a poetry.Very friendly and cosy staff. I recomend it.

Wow! Gorgeous home cooked food in a really special atmosphere! Thank you, can't wait to return 😄

Absolutely beautiful place. I definitely recommend the Mac and cheese! Beautiful! Will be back when I return to pitlochry!

Great atmosphere and excellent service. The chicken kebab was excellent!

Out of season visit to Pitlochry. Lots of shops, cafes closed but Fern Cottage wasn't! Popped in with no booking and enjoyed a very tasty meal in front of the log fire. Great and not too expensive either 😉

What all wonderfull experience! All round from the moment we walked in absolute welcoming, warm and modern atmosphere. Boasting everything there is to love about Pitlochry with friendly, proffessional staff, elegant decor and a comfortable setting. I would highly reccomend Fern Cottage, to all, young and old, family, group bookings or even for a romantic night out. Food was cooked perfectly and one could taste all flavour combinations and fresh local produce shines through exceptionally. There is options to choose from, no matter one's dietary preference, with a extensive wine and drinks list. Overall a fantastic evening out, with great food in a hospitable enviroment!

We ate there on February 17th evening and could not be happier. My boyfriend ate the soup of the day (mixed vegetables) and the roasted duck. I ate the burger. We both drank a glass white wine and he also drank a glass of red wine. We are French picky eaters and loved all the food and the service. The duck melted in the mouth and the burger was the best I had in a long while! The tiramisu was also wonderful! Only negative I would find is having to dip those wonderful fries in bottled mayo instead of homemade. Service was wonderful and the bill was just right! Highly recommend! ♥️

Fern Cottage was a favourite of my partner and myself and this was our first visit under the new owners. We were dubious that a couple of our favourites were no longer on the menu but trusted that the new owners would pull out the stops. To start we had the goats cheese and the haggis, neeps & tatties. Both dishes were portioned perfectly, hot and fresh. A nice little introduction to the meal. For our mains we opted for the venison and the duck. Two quite different dishes. The venison was delicious and clearly cooked with attention. Hearty and rather homely. The duck - I don't eat duck and I've never been a fan, so went for that. I'm so glad I did! This was probably the nicest, most flavoursome dish I've eaten in a long time. The subtle chilli kick with the sweetness from apricot was so mouth watering and moreish. A new favourite! Dessert was as enjoyable as everything before. The sticky toffee pudding was rich and deep, paired perfectly with smooth vanilla ice cream. The cheesecake of the day was white chocolate and hazelnut - I was sold before even trying it. Just beautiful. To top the whole experience off, the service was spectacular. Although it was really busy we were met with nothing but smiles and happiness from all the staff we encountered. We were left alone but checked on comfortably regularly. The owners made a point of checking in too and were lovely. The atmosphere was livelier than we remembered and this came as a nice surprise making it feel more welcoming and allowing us to freely converse without the feeling that the rest of the diners could listen in. Overall, our experience was simply spectacular. We'll be back on the regular and can't wait to swing by for lunch! We wish the new owners every success in their new venture.

One of the best restaurants I have been in, really enjoyed the salmon fast service 😁 we are locals and we going to be back I would highly recommend

Superb meal,would highly recommend. Lovely staff.

Fantastic food! Recommendations: duck, deer, linguini (chicken), beef burger. All great taste! Dessert: biscoff cheesecake, honeycomb ice cream

A genuine Gem in Pitlochry! We actually planned on visiting a nearby restaurant that evening when we happened to stumble across this place instead and we are so happy we did so! My hubby had the venison and he said it was the best. I wasn't too hungry so I had a couple of vegetarian sides and they where just super tasty. The veg cooked to perfection and just tasty. The sticky pudding was also very delightful. Highly recommend 🙏

Lovely first visit ...will be back. Very quiet.

On a 0c cold winters night we ventured forth from our accommodation in search of sustenance. Now I’m a rabid carnivore and my wife’s a full on vegan which is problematic when dining out, but the Fearn had an ace up their sleeve. A vegan menu and not just a bean burger! The chef here is extremely talented as each dish couldn’t be improved upon which is truly remarkable given that my wife has cooked amongst the stars if you know what I mean. We will be returning for sure.

Excellent food so pleased we found this place was the best we had in our week trip in Scotland and the woman who served us was amazing thank you!

One of the best fish&chips I had in the UK. Good service, nice environment

Great wee place to eat...there menu is full of great choices.

A gem with wonderful food, service and location.

Beautiful decor, good service with well executed food and correct prices. Dishes are tasty and appetising even if staying with the parameters of local offerings. Wines aren’t overpriced with a reasonable conventional choice. A good list of gin and whisky that will make up for it. A 4.5 star really that cannot be faulted, testy and very enjoyable within a very charming cottage and location, just don’t go out looking for creative gourmet with inspiring beverages

We are vegetarians holidaying in Scotland, it’s difficult to get good food. Fern cottage was a delightful experience as we were taking a lunch break on our way to Edinburg. We ordered an Arrabbiata pasta with potato leek soup, both were delicious. Happy we decided to come here!

Great food, family environment, nice atmosphere, totally recommend.

We had a fantastic evening here. Very kind service, a very nice menu card and awesome delicious food. We'll be back.