Milton Brasserie in Aberdeenshire

This was our second visit as part of a tour group. The Brasserie is located with the small number of independent retail outlets at Milton of Crathes, which is also the location of the Royal Deeside Railway. We visited for lunch, where dietary requirements were also easily catered for. The food was very good and the service friendly and efficient for the large party. The brasserie has a pleasant ambiance in keeping with the surroundings, and we would visit individually if in the area.

We visited as a family of four for lunch. We were not pre-booked but we were accommodated for without any issues. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Food was top quality with lots of choices and suitable for all. We will definitely return and would highly recommend. Location is beautiful and ideal for walking so would also consider using their takeaway service next time!

Myself and family stopped by The Milton Brasserie for some drinks while walking the Deeside Way. After looking at their menu decided to have some lunch. Wow!! The food was amazing and we certainly left feeling like we had been fed. The staff were lovely and the restaurant itself is in a beautiful location. When visiting the area again, we will definitely be back.

Had the most pleasant experience at Milton of Crathes. The food was amazing! We ordered the breakfast rolls and coffees. The staff were well presented, very polite and made you feel very welcome. The location is brilliant and has great views of the river. I would Highly Recommend and return again!

Exceptionally unfriendly experience. Don't know about the food, they wouldn't serve us for another 45mins as they were waiting on a larger group, who weren't anywhere to be seen as far as we could see. Big let down as this was for a group of 7 foreign visitors, who just wanted a snack! Even if you couldn't serve us, which is of course entirely up to you. You could have 1. Showed some manners and 2. Been just a bit more helpful. Very disappointed, as I can see this place has received previous poor reviews relating to rudeness from staff. They may not have learned, but I have learned not to return. Great shame, as the Brasserie is within a lovely setting!

Nice busy and welcoming place. Service was slow, but they had a wake party in. Food was delicious and nice portions, but a tad expensive. A burger can with coleslaw, but fries were extra 🤷‍♂️. Would probably return if in the area again.

Afternoon tea ordered for takeaway was amazing value and great selection of delicious scones , cakes , macaroons ,chocolate dipped strawberries and lots of other sweet treats and sausage rolls too ! Beautiful presented in a box I would highly recommend!

Came for a plate of soup after walk round Crathes. Although tasty, the size of the bowl was disappointing & cost for amount of soup that we got also. Especially when compared to other restaurants in the area. Will definitely consider about going there for food due to value for money.

First time visit since COVID we arrived at time and was put through to the dingy conservatory. I ordered a bacon roll it was ok but the smallest bun I have every seen. Bacon was under cooked. At £4.75 I felt ripped off.Some staff were scruffy and others obviously did not want to be there.

Our tour group was booked in for lunch at this restaurant, which is part of the Milton of Crathes visitor centre including the preserved Deeside Railway. The restaurant is located in one of the preserved buildings on the site. The food and drinks for our party were all very good. The staff were friendly and provided great service. If travelling independently in the area, we would visit again.

Popped in for a coffee. Plentiful selection of scones and cakes considering it was late afternoon. Scones were tasty and so fresh. Lovely staff.

Superb baking amongst the best I've had in a nice location. However let down by poor service. There is a mature woman who seems to be in charge who just glares at everyone and the staff stand around the bar chatting. We had to go to them to be served even though it was quiet.

First time taking the grandparents out here in a while, they really enjoyed their lunch. Scoring very highly! Very friendly service from Lexi!!

Absolutely fantastic wee spot! The staff were fantastic, Cat absolutely made our day. Service was quick, and the food was superb. Can’t wait to come back.

Had the best lunch with family today, service was impeccable, staff were so friendly. The starter special was the best I’ve had in a long time. Such a cosy atmosphere. Great end to our family summer holiday. Will definitely be back. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

After a visit to the gallery at the Milton I went with friends and family to the Milton Brasserie for a coffee. It was drizzling outside and we wanted a warm friendly place to chat before heading home in different directions. Unfortunately we found the opposite - the waitresses looked really fed up, there was no atmosphere at all, the Maître d' barely lifted her head when we arrived and turned her back on us when we left. But the worst thing was that the coffee was the worst I've ever had. Not to moan too much but how is it possible to make such awful,bitter coffee with such a beautiful Italian coffee machine. I doubt I'll be back, shame as the place looks lovely from the outside.

We dined here on a small group tour. I ordered the lamb, which I returned to twice because it was cold. The second serving was microwaved, so it was hit, however the lamb was 90% fat and was revolting. Could not recommend this restaurant to anybody.

First visit and not bad. Coffee and tea fine. Plain scone and Papaye/white chocolate scone but very nice. Refills on the coffee a very nice touch. Restaurant looked a bit odd. People seemed to be being told to go and order their own drinks from the bar and queue for them. So, definitely not a place for dinner or lunch. Very pleasant for a coffee.

I was there at a private function, we had such a great time. The food was outstanding, totally out of this world. The platters were sublime, never seen anything like it before. Jay & his staff were very attentive & helpful as usual. Nothing was a problem at all. First class service all round. Can’t recommend this place enough.

Surprised to see so many negative reviews here. We found it to be hidden gem of a place. Well staffed with friendly and efficient service. A wide range of choices on the menu and food was excellent. You could taste the freshness in every bite. Would very highly recommend.

We enjoyed good food and the staff were great. We had a mixture of young kids with us , some in high chairs and the staff were all very helpful. A lovely experience, would recommend to others.

Don’t go if you have a dog. Distinctly rude and unhelpful staff. They don’t offer outside table service and you can’t even enter the foyer to the Takeaway hatch to order if you have a dog. The hatch is well outside the restaurant. It’s 2023. I didn’t even bother ordering and left. Will not be back.

Used too be a favourite spot for coffee but the level of service offering these last 2 visits means we will never be returning. Our last visit this week with friends saw us getting a rather cool coffee which we drank quickly so we could get it refilled (free refills). After a long wait I had to go find someone to give us fresh coffee. Once this was finished we again had to search to get the coffees refilled. We were then told that a new policy was in place and only one refill was allowed. We had already said to the server the first lot was cold. The manager then appeared and told us we should have said the first one was cold. She refused to refill the cup saying we had already had a refill. I know things are getting tighter but speaking to customers in this way will not increase footfalls. I hope the cost savings this time will offset the profit from our frequent visits there…..I think not

Mid-week impromptu bite after a wonder around the town. All change since last visit. Day Menu: Foam mattress bread roll with a rasher of rigid, greasy (fridge cold) streaky bacon; a thimble of coleslaw - plus obligatory potato chips. Tepid goblet of thick cream and cheese sauce with added haddock (soup). Tall, narrow vessels minimised servings.

Had a lovely lunch. Super friendly staff and excellent service. The meal was delicious. Roast turkey dinner and a brownie sundae.

Just so disappointed in the lack of Christmas decor... Absolutely no Christmas decor in the conservatory... .. Wet floors...squeezed together tables Didn't get that great experience

Fantastic meals for 26 so well organised and great staff . So professional and nothing was too much trouble after we were badly let down by Craig at Banchory british legion who was so disorganised even though we gave him adequate notice.

Stopped in for lunch and our group of four was promptly seated. The service was very good as was the food. I wouldn’t hesitate to visit again.

We came here for an anniversary lunch, and it was really good. Very tasty food (especially the bruschetta starter), reasonably priced and friendly staff. Would recommend.

From when we arrived to when we left everything was perfect. The staff weren’t intrusive, they were polite and nothing was too much trouble. Perfect stop off for a quick bite to eat. The place was clean and spacious and the cakes to die for

Vlotte en vriendelijke bediening, heerlijk eten. Vlak bij een rivier met bankjes. Risotto, knoflookbrood, side salad was erg lekker. Ook...

We arrived at 3pm today, Sunday, and ordered two coffees, two scones, a coke, and ice-cream. The restaurant was empty except for two people. We sat outside the back as we had a wee dog. There were a couple of kids serving us who didn't...

Visited yesterday for a light lunch with my wife, I ordered braised lamb belly on mash with seasonable veggies, I was astounded at the tiny portion i received, it was three tiny Belly roulades on barely a spoonful of overcooked and pretty dry mash, with...

I arrived here just before 4pm with elderly parents (aged 93 and 95) who had struggled down the path from the car park hoping for a cup of tea. Despite advertising afternoon tea till 4.30 pm on their website staff told us in no uncertain...

Good choice for gluten free. Cullen skink was tasty and the gluten free burger was wonderful. Our non gluten free meal was scotch broth then chicken stuffed with white pudding. The meal was flavour some and veg perfectly cooked. Staff were friendly and helpful. A...

With a couple of things to do later we decided to book for a time before 1200 but earliest was 1200. meant a bit of hanging about until the time. Arrived and were seated, decor is fine for a working type of lunch eaterie. Menu...

Description said that there were vegan options. There were no vegan options on the menu. I asked if there was a separate vegan menu: no. Generally unhelpful. Plenty if you are vegetarian and willing to wait 30 minutes for a soup and a sandwich. Not...

Arrived here on Sunday to be initially allowed to sit outside with our dogs then told we can’t Coffee was Luke warm hot chocolates were only half a cup Cakes were dry Was charged for five drinks tho only ordered four Was told my dogs...

Stopped by at 3.45 desperate for a take-away coffee, only to be turned away by the assistant saying they were closed. Staff couldn’t be bothered to spend 2 minutes to make a coffee, despite the fact it clearly states they are serving till 4pm. Wouldn’t...

It was a nice sunny day for a change so we sat outside for a coffee. We also had some scones and cakes which were very nice. The wasps enjoyed our company so beware if you're sitting outside! There were lots of them crawling through...

My best friend and I were gifted an afternoon tea here as a Christmas pressie. We couldn’t have had a more lovely afternoon! I just LOVE this place - really friendly and helpful staff, great food and STUNNING surroundings. The owner is such an asset...

Wonderful location, great food and great service. A place were to stay all the day. We will back at soonest to

We stop in here for coffee or a light lunch and it is always good value and service. Great selection of cakes and scones and good social distancing Recommended

We enjoyed a very nice lunch today which consisted of a very tasty soup, and the cakes were absolutely superb.

We came with our two young girls without a reservation, but they managed to get us a table after a short wait. Everyone was really friendly and the food was really good for all four of us. Nice mint mocha too! Will definitely return when we’re next in the area.

Went for Sunday lunch, I had the fish cakes which looked lovely but lacked fish. The setting and location is lovely, this place could be special, food needs to step it up .

We enjoyed a really tasty lunch before a walk up to the castle. Lovely friendly restaurant in a great location.

Booked table for lunch for two the day previous and was greeted by a very helpful staff member who explained procedures in place due to Covid. On arrival for lunch, we felt very comfortable with the arrangements and proceded to enjoy an excellent meal. We felt we would struggle to enjoy a slice of the Victoria sponge, so I asked if we could have some to take back to our caravan. Absolutely no problem and we DID enjoy it along with a coffee! Great food and charming staff - we will return!

What a wonderful little restaurant. A true hidden gem. Quality Scottish produce is turned into simply exquisite food. Every visit is worth it. The staff are so welcoming and friendly, really attentive and the atmosphere is great for family and meeting friends for a treat. I think this just might be my favourite little brassiere, but don’t tell anyone

After many a walk with our dog always call in for hot drinks personally never had a problem with drinks always happy to make it hotter and stronger if you ask the staff always have time to have a chat and laugh will always come back

Stopped in after a walk, lovely homebakes and velvety smooth hot chocolate. Winner! Will be back soon to try an afternoon tea.

Having cycled with the grandchildren along the Deeside Way on a cold day, we were really looking forward to delicious hot drinks to have in the playground. The rest of the family all chose hot chocolate, whereas I had a dry cappuccino, which was first rate. However the hot chocolates were very pale and tasted like slightly flavoured warm milk. I took them back and asked for them to have more chocolate in. This was done, but even with the addition of a little more chocolate they didn’t taste like proper hot chocolate. Maybe hot chocolate is an unfair test of their culinary expertise, and to be fair my cappuccino was excellent, nevertheless it was disappointing.

Found this absolute gem of a place by chance whilst looking for somewhere special to take my mum and some family and friends to celebrate her 60th birthday. Very responsive when emailing/enquiring about availability. Staff very attentive. Food was out of this world and very reasonably priced! By far the best afternoon tea I've ever had. Will definitely be back and highly recommend to anyone!! Great work guys :) thank you so much

Took advantage of our itison voucher for soup and a sandwich for two with unlimited tea or coffee. Beautiful setting and a nice ambience in the restaurant. Attentive staff who looked after us well. The food is very good quality. The Cullen skink amazing. Look forward to returning in better weather to take advantage of the nice walks in the beautiful Aberdeenshire scenery.

You need to be aware that there are three parts to this place. A small coffee shop as you go in, the main restaurant and a sandwich shop (in the conservatory) that you access through the restaurant.We ate in the sandwich shop. A simple menu of soup sandwiches and cakes. Great service and good food. What more could you want? Well the scones are fabulous, with a 'special' flavour each day. Thankfully you can buy them to takeaway as they are too big to eat more than one.Be aware that they are sometimes booked for functions so its worth giving them a call before traveling any distance.

Called in today and had delicious breakfast rolls and great coffee. Service was very friendly and efficient.

A regular stop when out cycling or just passing mostly for coffee and bakes. Your coffee cup will get topped up as many times as you want. We also have dinner here on occasion. I cannot fault this restaurant for good food. The staff are always happy to serve and have a bit of banter. If you are passing and just want a coffee to carry out then they will serve you at the front entrance. Till next time, “Stay Cheeky.”

4 of us visited for Sunday Lunch. Delighted to see how busy it was.The menu is good, (though the usual lunch menu is understandably not available as well on a Sunday).The guys had Cullen Skink to start with - it was lovely and thick and tasty.Three of us had the Chicken dish, and one the Beef. All were very good, albeit a little short on accompanying vegetables. The beef looked terrific, and we loved our chicken.The guys also devoured desserts - both chose the Cranachan cheesecake.2 course are £20, 3 course are £25. The guys had a beer each and we all had coffee, bringing our lunch bill for 4 to a reasonable £105. The restaurant was nice and warm, there was a lovely atmosphere, and we had great attentive service.

Lunchtime and four hungry ladies, with a quite extensive menu to choose from. However, it was eventually decided :- ‘ Braised featherblade of beef, mushroom stuffed tomato, roasted shallots, blue cheese mash with Scottish ale gravy x2 and....Seabass fillet, thyme fondant potatoes, roasted garlic and parsnip puree, roasted broccoli, with lemon and coriander dressing x2.It was delicious and there was silence at the table. No better compliment!

Long time since we have been for a meal and we were not disappointed.

Visited for Sunday Lunch the restaurant was busy but the service was attentive and the food was very good. Well worth a visit.

Stopped here for refreshments during our walk along Deeside. Only had tea and coffee however you could easily tell it was a good restaurant and much better alternative to the railway cafe ( closed). The staff were very attentive and welcoming.

I t was excellent. Lovely surroundings, friendly and efficient service and very tasty imaginative food

Dropped in for an unplanned lunch with my wife and mother, friendly staff and nice surroundings, fish and chips good and the soup and sandwich combo was excellent, the cullen skink was superb.

An excellent place for a light lunch and one of the best Cullen Skinks that I’ve enjoyed in years. Very pleasant surroundings

We were at an event at the castle and wanted a bite before getting back on the bus. This was a great place for a soup and sandwich, served quickly and with a nice touch. Prices were surprisingly reasonable. Staff was attentive and presentation was elegant as well. Truly a hidden gem.

Popped in here for coffee while visiting milton of crathes. What a find! Lovely home baking, nice coffee and friendly staff. I recommend the fruit scones, yum.

Our lunch meal here was first rate, served hot by excellent staff for whom nothing was too much trouble.

Had soup and a sandwich here for a very reasonable price with superb quick service. Everyone friendly. Has a decent gift shop and art gallery attached

We went to the Milton for lunch. We ordered soup and were amazed to see how small the bowl of soup was. The bread it was served with was stale and the soup was cold. My husband also ordered a bacon roll which came at the same time as the soup. The young waitress who served us was charming, sadly the other two waitresses were not so. Been before but was very disappointed this time. I left feeling very hungry

We found this place because we missed a signpost - this was fortunate indeed. They serve a large selection of all types of sandwiches, soup and cakes that are of excellent quality and good value for money.

Well where do you start the brassiere has fantastic coffee with refills on ground coffee,none for me though being from Barnsley I am posh ,well I mean our council offices are on no1 The plaza ,guess some councillors went on a fact finding mission to America To find employment for our young people guess it worked given the propensity of of fast food outlets around .any I digress back to to Banchory their is a preservation railway .the Milton of Crathes is right on the banks of the Dee ,when I was last there wee bourachi was gone but will now be the home of a spa center for people with breathing difficulties,watch the water driven wheel a bit special!

We had a lovely lunch on an Itison deal, which was excellent value for soup and sandwich with coffee/tea. The Cullen Skink was delicious as were the Bacon, Brie and cranberry panini's served with salad and some unusual crisps. Everything here seems as if it is homemade and freshly made. It is impossible to resist the platter of Homemade cakes, so we had a scone to finish too. Service is prompt, helpful and cheery - will definitely be back, maybe for the fish & chips next time!

My mum and 2 daughters and I had the pleasure of sheer indulgence at the Milton Brasserie for afternoon tea today.

I went for an afternoon tea with my mum and I was not disappointed. The selection of sweet treats were the best I've ever seen with the added bonus of strawberry milkshakes and candy floss. Heavenly! We chose from a selection of open sandwiches which great and they were delicious. The photo says it all! There was so much to eat, we were given the rest of our cakes home, which was a lovely touch. Fantastic value for money and we can't wait to return!

Have been here many times at different times of day for coffee, lunch and afternoon tea and it never disappoints. It’s always busy ,so consequently has a good atmosphere and the food is always good . Staff are friendly and the decor is nice prices are competitive

In very attractive surroundings we enjoyed an appetising meal with family and friends. Staff were efficient yet friendly and food was excellent.

We were in this restaurant for lunch as part of a special lunch offer for two for £15. The food was good and well served. Since there was no dessert or drink on offer, I ordered two espressos and two cakes Cheesecake and Banofee pie for £5.50 each.

Using an Itison voucher I received in a gift for the Milton we went today and enjoyed the most delicious fish and chips the fish was so fresh in a light batter not at all greasy.

We come here for lunch often and we’re never disappointed, the staff are so attentive and the food is great. Highly recommended.

Once again exceptional service, I had booked online but forgot to put a time, however staff still accommodated us plus an extra seat for one more party. This was when they were fully booked. Outstanding service, price and food.

4 of us popped in for a coffee / tea & a hot breakfast roll. The teas & coffees were good & hot and the rolls were very tasty with the local bacon & eggs cooked to perfection.

We had lunch here and the cream of parsnip soup was very good and the brie and cranberry sandwich was very good.

On seeing such lovely food presented and warm candle lit setting on their Facebook page, we thought we would go there for a Sunday lunch. It was liking visiting an old folks home. The setting was awful, the most unromantic of setting with stark lighting and very run down, not to mention the food which was terrible and highly over priced. The risotto was over cooked and inedible and was left. And my daughter couldn't even eat her pasta, again which was tasteless, over cooked and over priced. The service wasn't much better, you would of thought with the place being empty we would have received better service but the waitresses as polite as they were, just stood around at the counter and my partner got a cold espresso to finish of the bad meal. Start to finish just terrible. I would not go back again.

Went into the coffee shop whilst visiting the complex at the weekend. The times of Business are shown as being 9.30 - 5pm.

A warm welcome from a chilly day, we were seated at a window, watching the variations in weather.

Stopped here on a walk from Banchory, Staff where very welcoming, attentive and gave the impression they wanted to be there (quite rare nowadays) Coffee was good home bakes 1st class and enjoyed our brief visit. We'll worth stopping at.

Part of the Milton of Crathes riverside group of shops, an art gallery and the restaurant. Basically it consists of 3 areas. 1. As you enter there are a group of @4 tables for 4. This used to be a waiting area with a roaring Eili tear fire and sofas. Then 2. Through the door and to the left is the coffee area fir great tea, coffee and scones and light lunches, basically in a conservatory area, excellent service, helpful staff. I was there today with my husband prior to a hospital visit. I had a very restricted diet but they found me something to eat and were just nice! Then 3 is the restaurant area, a reasonably large area with additional seating up a step or two. The food is very good, interesting soup, sandwiches etc. I believe the chef or one before was an award winner. We almost invariable go there around late morning or lunchtime. It's usually filling up as we leave. Today tables were filling before they'd been relaid. Not the restaurants fault! We've taken our kids there (26-33) and they enjoy it too.

Home baking and good coffee. Catered for gluten free customers. Very busy so obviously popular with locals as well as travellers.

We had my mum’s 90th birthday celebration here with an afternoon tea. The sandwiches, scones and cakes were all delicious, and they really couldn’t have been kinder or more helpful. My mum had a wonderful time and was thoroughly spoiled. I would definitely come back, and recommend the Milton to anyone. The setting is also beautiful.

We had afternoon tea here on Thursday 6th September. The staff where lovely and the food was delicious. Everything was nice and fresh.

Great tasting food with lovely friendly service. Had the cod, served with herb crumb, chorizo risotto and a pea veloute - a really tasty combination and my hubby had the pork with dauphinois potatoes with dried apple slices If you are around the area...don’t miss out!

I had lunch with a friend and the food was beautiful so I went back with another friend for afternoon tea, which was also excellent. The scones and cakes were a reasonable size, not these gigantic things which are too big for one person. Everything was delicious and you could have extra tea without having to beg for it. I will definitely be back again.

This is my regular pit stop when I visit Crathes Gardens. There's a reach in with chilled sodas and bottles of water. I stop in for a bottle of water and the toilet. Recently, I've dined at this restaurant twice. The atmosphere is very Scottish and charming. You can opt for a coffee or tea and tray bake, a full lunch menu, or a sandwich board. I love their parsnip soup, don't miss it. I've ordered some form of smoked salmon twice, and the quality is a little lacking considering that Scotland produces the best salmon in the world. The salmon dish with quail eggs and Hollandaise was fabulous, except for the smoked salmon. I would rather pay a little more for better quality. The smoked salmon I buy at Asda is better than what I had here. That said, I will continue to take my guests here, because everything else is fantastic.

We booked this meal for 18 almost a year ago. The manager has had a few headaches in that time but kept us fully informed.

After a wonderful day roaming around the castles of Aberdeenshire we stopped at this place and enjoyed a wonderful selection of tea, coffee and cake .

Great coffee, fab venue with interesting shops. Food and coffee was nice. Was busy so waiting in line was expected. I had a delicious sausages in a roll with bkack pudding.

Had not booked for this stop but they managed to fit us in. For a Tuesday we expected it to be quiet and were surprised by the number of visitors present. The menu had a variety of options for us. Father in law picked Cullen Skink soup, mother in law opted for a burger (and would share it with her husband) I could not resist the hot roast beef sandwich. The waitresses were pleasant and helpful ensuring our needs were met. This is a delightful eatery which brought a smile to our faces and filled our bellies with satisfaction. Great place, great food and great welcome.

Lovely food and friendly, helpful staff who are unflustered at busy times. A great stop when visiting Royal Deeside.

Great Day, food and service excellent! Not my first visit, never a disappointment. Would highly recommend.