Restaurant at The Argyll Hotel in Argyll & Bute

What a meal! It was unforgettable. The food was divine, the view glorious and the service was brilliant. This is one of the best meals I've ever had. Simple, yet exotic and flavoursome. The soup even had flowers from the garden in it!

The location, the views were amazing. The menu was varied & the food was excellent. The Manager & staff were very helpful & charming.. I would highly recommend lunch here, it was a very pleasant experience. I will definitely return at some point.

The most amazing view. Lovely staff. Meal was delicious. Loved it !! The view from the restaurant is incredible,could sit there all night. Lots of boards to play,sat with my kids and enjoyed the atmosphere

We heard very good things about the hotel food, so my daughter treated us to dinner, we all ate different food, so we can give an honest opinion . The soup of the day didnt disappoint, very flavoursome,i went for the dumplings , they had a fantastic sauce, but my only criticism was that they seemed a little dry, it was maybe meant to be this way. It was so pleasing to see a kids menu, as we had a fussy 8 year old, he was delighted with sausage and mash, the fresh table bread was warm and home made. My main was the duck, the jus served with it was delightful, the duck was perfectly cooked,my wife went for the Hoggit, which i thought was pig, but we learned it was lamb, so she didnt think she would like it, but she actually loved it. Lastly, i opted for the treacle cake , I haven’t tasted one better! Buttery, sweet the biscuit base was to die for, not a massive portion, which is a good thing. My wife had the ice ream that tasted lovely. Then , as we enjoyed our food, we watched the sun set from the restaurant, to see the water glimmer was really memorable. This restaurant is well worth a visit, the price was very good too.

Fine dining, the reviews are right. Elegant meals, tastefully done with portions on the smaller side. Good choices on the menu. I'll be honest and say it's not my usual sort of dining but very much enjoyed. We had main and dessert and savoured every mouthful! Booking essential.

We arrived hungry after an early start and found this small hotel after walking up from the ferry. The menu for lunch was simple, soup and sandwiches with a special on offer as well. We chose the special, pulled hoget with a harissa dressing, cullen skink, lentil soup and mull cheese and home made chutney sandwich. Everything was delicious, the vegetables for the soup came from the hotel's organic garden. The staff were friendly, the price was good, we left very happy and full!

We stayed at the Argyll for 4 nights and accordingly ate dinner and breakfast there. This was the best hotel food I have encountered. And in fact the hotel is described as a restaurant with rooms. Delicious venison bourgignon or hake are typical mains. Tempura vegetables or pork belly or soup as starters. Beautifully presented and you know that all herbs, edible flowers and vegetables are from their own kitchen garden.

Quel endroit magnifique ! Nous avons déjeuné (lunch) par une belle journée ensoleillée et sur le jardin. Nous avions pris un plat composé d'une galette de pain local agrémentée de viande (agneau), salade et sauce ou pour ma femme falafels à la place de la viande : fantastique !!! Tellement bon et agréable que nous y sommes retournés pour le tea time.

After a dire eating experience at the nearby St Columba's Hotel, we gave this a try and were not disappointed. Lunch was basically a soup-and-sandwich affair but none the worse for that, We enjoyed our smoked salmon and salad sandwiches, sitting in the small sunroom at the front of the hotel, off the main dining room. In good weather there is also a large seating area across the road, with fine views over to Mull. The staff were friendly and helpful on both the occasions we visited, even though we had not booked. Lunchtime dining on Iona is limited in range but the simple menu here is recommended.

Visited the beautiful isle of iona today and our afternoon tea was fantastic …the scones were amazing with a lovely pot of coffee ❤️👌

This hotel is a joy. The location in perfect and the food is terrific. Lovely restaurant and cosy wee lounges to chill-out in or chat. Friendly, helpful and welcoming staff. A pleasure to be there.

We had an excellent dinner, with some beautifully presented dishes packed full of local ingredients from the area or home grown in the hotel garden. Lovely friendly attentive (but not too much!) staff in a beautiful location.Well worth a trip to Iona just for this!

We came here for lunch whilst on the three isles tour, Staffa, Mull, Iona. The special for lunch was mussels which was tasty and a good portion. Rhubarb cake and ice cream to follow. Sadly no vanilla so settled for salted caramel ice cream. Staff helpful. Lovely view over the sea

The food, wine and service at this hotel was exceptional.Fresh ingredients straight from the hotel garden which you can see as you wander past on your way to the Abbey.Best duck I’ve ever had and the lamb was delicious!Will be back one day!

really nice meal, friendly staff and food was a high quality. The currys are better than many Indian restaurants.

Durante la nostra gita a Iona, abbiamo pranzato in questo ristorante, annesso all'omonimo hotel; per arrivare alla sala si atrraversano stretti corridoi di legno con moquette scozzese sul pavimento, ambiente complessivamente datato.La zona ristorante è più accogliente, inoltre siamo stati fatti accomodare in una bellissima veranda che si affaccia sul mare. A pranzo le combinazioni di cibo sono semplici ed economiche (a cena credo che l'offerta cambi...), noi abbiamo preso zuppe di pesce e sandwich al salmone. Servizio molto cortese.

This place is great when 15 of us descended on this place for lunch, they didn't bat an eye and proceeded to serve up the most delicious food

The food was great, service was spot-on and the views are great too. Main meal lunchtime menu for c.£11-13.

We loved the atmosphere the minute we walked in as so welcoming. We had lovely candlelit table in their conservatory. We had beautifully cooked delicious food and was certainly not disappointed and cannot say enough but thank you all. Meg and Drew Kirk.

Wonderful venue. Brilliant view. A great place for a scrumptious afternoon tea. None of our questions were too much for the excellent staff to handle. We would love to have been able to stay here but we had already pre booked elsewhere. We will be back! Thank you!

Compleanno di mia moglie. Cena deliziosa e con un discreto servizio, il menu è stato rivisto secondo le intolleranze di mia moglie. Purtroppo avevo chiesto anche io lo stesso trattamento ma così non è stato, ho preferito non polemizzare, era già tardi...Nel complesso cena di buon/medio livello, senza nulla di esageratamente negativo o positivo.Sono stati molto disponibili a mettere le candeline sul dessert...

I decided to try a simple lunch at the Argyll Hotel but didn't want the inevitable sandwich or lamb burger that both hotels on the island seem to offer. So I had the seafood smokehouse platter with a glass of elderflower prosecco and was very happy with the choice. The platter was light but tasty (tho the bread more than made up for the lightness of the fish morsels) with a nice variety of flavours: different fish and seafood, smoked, served with pickles and a little salad. I certainly didn't feel overfull afterwards, but as I knew I was coming back later for afternoon tea, I wasn't worried by leaving not entirely full. The service was also friendly and quite prompt, the waiter taking time to talk to us a little, showing interest, rather than just serving and going off. Of course, the view is also lovely.

I can't remember when I last had so much enjoyment in a resturant than I did tonight. Congratulations to the waiter and waitress who took and delivered my orders.They made my evening.On the other hand I thought for the price the portions were very small, Espically the vegetables. And to be quite honest I would be embarrassed to serve three tiny slices of cheese for just under £10.0 you served me. This really is ripping off your customers. You should be ashamed.

We checked in advance whether there would be dishes available that my wife (who has to be gluten free and dairy free) could eat. We booked a table for dinner and on our arrival there was already dairy free spread on the table and my wife was served home made gluten free bread. I enjoyed the beef cheek - so succulent and tender. The service was efficient and very friendly. We would definitely eat here again - if only we did not live 500 miles from Iona.

A great place to eat and relax then take coffee outside enjoying the views and let the day unwind. Good locally sourced home cooking and special chocolate brownies. A family favourite.

I had the muscles for lunch and the portion was huge, I could barely finish them all. The bread and butter was also very tasty. My only small suggestion would be for the muscles to be in a creamy sauce so could soak it up with the bread. The staff were nice. Would recommend.

We ate breakfast, lunch and dinner here, all excellent. Lots of fresh fruit and veg from their own organic garden. Good local fresh food, well cooked, simple but imaginative. Do book ahead for dinner, and request a table in the sun lounge for wonderful views over the sea to Mull.

Schön gelegen mit Blick auf Mull. Die Sandwiches zum Tea waren gut aber nicht überragend. Sehr aufmerksame Bedienung.

We found this place after struggling to find somewhere to eat on Iona. The staff were really friendly and gave us water right away. The food was absolutely delicious and well prepared. The menu is small but understandable for where it is. They also do vegetarian options which is a bonus. Definitely recommend to try this wee place on the shore.

We stopped off here within a few minutes of landing on the island. We received a warm welcome from the friendly staff and enjoyed a delicious hot chocolate and freshly baked cake. Lunch looked very tempting but sadly was booked up! We would certainly visit again!

Homemade food!!! Delicious soup for meat eaters and vegetarian too. Great selection of sandwiches and desserts to died for!!!! View is spectacular inside or outside. The island is inspiring and people very welcoming!!!

We were recommended 3 main sites for lunch and we are glad to have picked this place. We had lunch, sandwiches and soups , coffees and cakes. Staff were very friendly and the views to the Sound of Mull were amazing. Definitely worth visiting!

We ordered tea/coffee and cakes and sat outside in the sunshine with our dog . Lovely view across the bay. Friendly service . Lovely place . Recommend

We stopped here for lunch after a walk around the island and trip to Staffa. We sat in the conservatory which had lovely views over to Mu. The staff were really friendly and recommended the soup for lunch which we both had. Followed by Mull ice cream which was lovely.

We planned an early "dinner" and decided to just order several appetizers instead of a full meal from their dinner menu. We were not disappointed. As they have their own organic garden which we had viewed just up the path on our way to the abbey, we knew the salad greens were fresher than fresh. Appetizers were delicioius. Presentation outstanding. Plan to have at least one meal here when you are on Iona.

Two superb dinners eaten here with excellent service and good wines. The fish was so so fresh, sea trout served with smoked haddock and mussels one evening and halibut on a bed of potato flavoured with fresh mussels another evening. Presentation first class. Puddings also fabulous. If staying on Iona eating here is s must.

We only had time to stop for coffee while waiting for the ferry. We sat in the conservatory on a cold wet day drinking fresh hot coffee from a cafetière. Delicious! Wish we’d had time to stay longer.

I arrived around tea time with the need to eat something light but satisfying and to my delight was served a nourishing bowl of chicken soup with veggies and soft bread and butter. Boy! Did it hit the spot. Delicious! I slept soundly afterwards.

So you have had a good walk on Iona and you're in need of a filling lunch. Home made soup and a cup of tea, or a nice sandwich and a bottle of beer. Good surroundings, pleasant service. Very enjoyable

Had the sea bass meal. Simple but lovely flavours (I am sure not simple to achieve such a perfectly cooked meal). Locally sourced food, including vegetables from the hotel garden. It was busy but the service was prompt and friendly. The creme brûlée was the best I have tasted, with additional brittle caramel as a garnish.

We did not stay at the hotel as it was fully booked in September. So we stayed on Mull and day tripped to Iona. Everybody should visit Iona at least once in a lifetime. We arrived on the ferry after being told that there might not be a return trip as the sea was quite rough. It was! But Argyll restaurant is a wee oasis. We were fortunate to get a seat in the conservatory at the front of the hotel and just drank in the view ... and the elderflower Prosecco. Service was excellent and we were advised to share as the portions were large! They were. The food was really enjoyable both times we visited. Yes, have a meal at the Argyll when you visit Iona.

We arrived at The Argyll Hotel after lunch service was over. The staff kindly offered us the soup of the days with fresh bread. It was excellent and just what we needed as a pick me up (we were still full from Scottish Breakfast!). The desserts served with afternoon liked so delicious that we had to try them too and we were not disappointed. Perfect after several hours of hiking Iona. Gorgeous view in a quaint hotel.

If you like clean good food this is the place for you. Coming back after many years away I found it better than ever. It is a quality place as always. It's on the sea-shore and the location is idyllic. Lovely to be back. Shame to leave.

We went here a few nights ago to celebrate our wedding anniversary, taking our kids along with us. We were amazed with quality and creativity with the food - way beyond the standard Scottish fare! Great stuff and friendly service, with the kids were made to feel welcome too!

We went to the Argyll for a celebratory meal. Unfortunately, I had got the dates mixed up but the staff were so kind and accommodated us in spite of my mistake....

Stopped here for an early lunch and had a £4 cheese and pickle sandwich. There was twice as much pickle as cheese, seriously not even half an ounce of grated Orkney cheddar.

We came here in a bit of a tricky situation and the staff could not have been warmer or more welcoming - to see such kindness was really touching.

Buon il pesce, la birra ma soprattutto il dolce strepitoso anche se ipercalorico. Vista mare. Frequentato da persone tranquille. Personale disponibile e cortese.

This was a very pleasant surprise. The staff were friendly, the interior was relaxed and the food was outstanding. We did have to wait around 45 mins because we had not pre-booked but it was worth the wait. My partner and I both agreed that this was one of the best meals we both had.

We arrived in the evening before a concert and were well satisfied with the dishes that we chose, including an excellent hearty lasagne and mussels in a wine sauce. Limited draught beers, but excellent bottled local craft beer. Helpful and friendly staff who rescued our iPhone that we left behind under the table and who posted it back to us.

having had a long journey and pleasant hop over the sounds we were hungry, we didnt know much about the Argyle and just took a chance, we were in for a great surprise, food was great, seafood and other platter, chouder was all very fresh and tasty as was the bread.

The best scallops we've ever eaten and they even made haggis taste good! Lovely find on this beautiful island.

We are regular visitors to both the island and the restaurant and have always enjoyed delicious and imaginative meals. However our meal this weekend was very disappointing. I had an average scallop starter followed by a vegetarian special that was described as a chickpea fritter. What arrived looked truly unappetizing - a vast splodge of falafel that was dense, incredibly salty and dry. I was unable to eat more than a few bites, and my sister who had the same was equally unimpressed. It was served with a bitter and unappealing sauce, some soggy tomatoes and some very tough braised fennel. Nothing on this plate worked or tasted good. We told the waiter that we had found the meal inedible and he took the plates away mostly untouched but we were charged full price for both with no apology. Pudding was some dry sponge with a dollop of cream. Two of our party did enjoy their meals, but others were disappointed with the wonton starter that was neither hot or cold and some very salty duck.

Great menu with a range of really mouth-watering dishes. Charming, friendly and helpful staff. Also exceptionally good value for the high standard of cuisine on offer. All veg sources from hotel’ down organic garden. Very impressive. Can’t wait to return.

I love the ambience here and the food is delicious and beautifully presented. I recommend the hoggett in particular. Reservations essential.

After my excellent dinner at the Argyll Hotel I had to come back the next day for lunch and afternoon tea.

Sitting on the lawn eating warm scones with jam and cream, overlooking the sound of Iona is a very memorable moment.

Very delicious sauces and the chef had really gone to he trouble to make this an interesting meal. It was overlooking the sublime view of the Iona harbour.

Popped in for afternoon coffee/tea and brownies after spending time on North Beach Very friendly service and very fast service Good pot of tea and coffee - 2 cups each Mmmm tasty brownies

We were so looking forwards to having a nice lunch after a wonderful trip. The lunch menu wasn’t published outside and when we sat down it was presented. It wasn’t at all child friendly and if I had seen it outside I would have moved on. When I asked if they would do my daughter a plain sandwich we was offered only a cheese sandwich. When the sandwich came it was a large sandwich with a massive slab of mature cheese in, surely they could have thought about it a bit more. The bread was dry and I would say not fresh. We had the platter which was a lot better except the bread again. Hope to return one day for the dinner menu as that looks a lot better but not recommended for lunch or for kids as they clearly don’t have many kid friendly choices and would be nice to see that especially during half terms and the summer hols. At £34 for 1 adult and 2 kids it was disappointing.

Lunch was simple,quick and easy. The garden seating has stunning views. Food was well done and served witha smile. Day's Desert, a cake was delicious!

The food was excellent - perhaps a bit fussy, but REALLY good. I had the vegetarian special and it was really good. The view is spectacular, which truly adds to the memorable meal we had there.

A highlight of the stay. As vegetarians it sometimes seems the veggie choice is a legal obligation. Not here - beautifully prepared with lots of flavours and much of the food from their own organic garden. We had an open invitation to wander round it at our leisure. It's nice to know where your food comes from and the flavours prove the short distance and method of growing.

Afternoon tea on the front lawn in the sun watching the boats sail by. Freshly baked still warm fruit scones, clotted cream & homemade jam & big pot of tea for two. Yum! Friendly staff. Dogs welcome. Great big thumbs up!!

I ordered lamb, and the meal was generallyngood, but the lamb I got was at least 50% fat. Did not enjoy it

We had dinner here siting in the conservatory with wonderful views over to mull. The food was locally sourced, exceptioanllly well presented and cooked. Good service and stylish environment.

The good is good. Breakfast menu varies day to day but there are good portions. The dinner menu is limited but the food is beautifully presented and tasty.

The drinks were costly the place was shabby and the toilets well? the food was over priced and I think the veg was from a tin or frozen spolt our trip.

Had a night at a local B&B-; Skerryvore - recommended Argyll Hotel for Dinner. Great menu, food was excellent and reasonably priced. Service was really good and we were well looked after. Wine selection was excellent and reasonably priced. Highly recommend

Can't recommend highly enough. Amazing food and very attentive service. Great atmosphere. Not to mention the view.

I love having a late lunch here of the soup of the day-always have a selection of 2. A big piece of fresh baked bread comes with it. The 2 are enough for lunch. Ingredients are local and fresh and fabulous tasting. Vegetables are usually from the gardens. Sitting on the porch watching the bay, seabirds, ferry is a very relaxing entertainment. Also a good place to sit and catch up with your emails-good internet. Looking for any local information, they have a full half wall of informative books to browse through under the sea-facing windows. Did I mention the scones and tea served after 2pm-A MUST TRY!

Lovely welcoming Hotel with delicious food, very impressed with the quality of food. Had a wonderful evening meal

We were here a few nights and had a great room with a wood stove overlooking the sea. The hotel staff was great and the food unexpectedly gourmet for such an isolated Isle and they even had dairy free dessert for my wife.

Great Dining, with real local ingredients and a very capable chef. We were surprised by the consistent quality of the food and nice service. and stunning views!

We had supper here. Good selection of beer and wide ranging menu that covered all the bases. Having said that, 4 of us went for haddock and chips. Wow, big, big portions, so big I couldn't finish it. Fish so, so good and pleasing chips. Very helpful and friendly staff.

Very good service from the staff. Small but comprehensive lunch menu. Excellent sandwiches with home made bread and local ingredients.

We ate twice at the Argyll. Both nights one of us had a vegetarian dish (although we are not vegetarians). Each was spectacular and full of flavor. The daily fish specials were also great. A decent wine list for a small restaurant. Highly recommended!!

Had our first evening meal. Great views and atmosphere. I had the lamb shank which was excellent. Spouse had the...

We stopped in after a wet trip to the Abbey and walk down the coast. Warm inviting front rooms (dog...

Enjoyed delicious vegetarian dinners in this lovely restaurant which has a lovely atmosphere and fantastic views.

Repas très très bon.Serveurs très sympathiques dont un qui parle français (car il est francais). Cadre agréable et service au topTrès bon rapport qualité prix.

Our very first meal as we arrived on our holiday in Iona. It was a very interesting presentation of a meal, very tasty and delightful. Experience we all enjoyed, but not very good for families.

The Staff here did not have quite the enthusiasm of their competitors but the meal provided was quite delicious and well cooked and well served. We had to wait ages for our sweet order to be taken but when it arrived it was probably worth the wait. Millefleur - Plum,Pear, Elderflower cheesecake and Lime Ice cream

Visited for lunch on a very wet day and received a warm and friendly welcome. We both had a lovely bowl of piping hot homemade soup which was very tasty - just what we needed!

Even if you aren't staying here you should eat here! The chef does a beautiful job with presentation, and the combination of flavors and ingredients is a treat for the tastebuds.

Beautiful place, great food, lots of veggie options, nice cider, good view, staff a bit pushy unfortunately. if you go, do sit outside, it's lovely.

We had lovely scones with cream and jam in their beautiful garden overlooking the harbour. Great pot of tea and huge home baked scones with lovely strawberry jam. A little disappointed that the cream was what we in our family call squirty cream from a can. Fresh double cream or even better clotted cream would have made it perfect. Nice that the scones were warmed. There can't be a nicer place on the island to sit and enjoy the afternoon sun.

L'accueil est chaleureux et authentique. Pour les familles, possibilité d'arranger un déjeuner dans les salons dans l'entrée sur une table basse.Pour notre part, nous avons pris un sandwich qui était effectivement copieux et que nous avons partage entre nos 2 enfants. Pour les adultes, la soupe du jour était avec une soupe de poisson fumé et une avec des légumes du jardin, un vrai délice qui calent bien. Nous avons partagé un sandwich à la truite fumée. L'hôtel dispose d'un jardin où il cultive ses propres légumes : la qualité est au rendez-vous.Chaise haute pour les jeunes enfants, mais pas de coin dédié dans la salle de restaurant (le salon était déjà pris...).

Only had one evening meal in the hotel on our two night stay it was tasty enough but nothing special !! Had the full Scottish breakfast on the first morning but it left a "greasy " after taste went for the scrambled eggs on toast the following morning.

This was one of my favourite meals in a 3 week trip around the UK. Most (maybe all?) of the veggies were grown in their own garden and were so cleverly and delicately prepared. I wish we had been on Iona longer so I could come and eat here a few more times. The seafood was also exquisite and those who ate meat at the table loved it. What amazing combinations of ingredients and flavour profiles. Super tasty!

Many people visit Iona island just for a day trip. Being there just once i will go again and spend a week or more. It is so peaceful and tranquil there. Not many places nowadays offer it. But if you plan to stay there even for one night. Book in advance a table at the Argyll hotel and Restaurant. The food is great, excusite and interesting. The view on the Mull is amazing. We have very dear memories of this experience. Im sure you will like it. Again book in advance. there are always fully booked.

After a lovely walk around Iona, we wanted to go somewhere nice for lunch, we opted for the Argyll as the menu outside suited our purposes, fish for me and something meaty for my partner.A very pleasant waiter showed us to a table which had a wonderful view of the sea.When the food came it was nicely presented and also delicious. I had the fish platter and my partner had the meat platter, we did though need to ask for extra bread and if you are hungry I would recommend a starter as the platters are on the small size.Overall, the service the food and the view was just fabulous.

Sopas de pescado o vegetales fabulosas. De segundos sándwich de pollo campero , hadisa y otros son bastante grandes incluso podria pedirse uno cada 2 si tomáis sopa. De postre helado casero esta muy bueno el de caramelo salado. Y como no un café de puchero

I ordered soup and sandwich and was advised by waiter that the sandwiches are huge. So I ordered a cup (rather than a bowl) of soup and half a sandwich. Was delish, but still couldn't finish the half sandwich (really big). It's a nice casual eatery with glassed-in porch which includes heaters for cold days. Very nice!

Probably the best vegetarian meal we had on our trip. The vegetarian sandwich with a bean pate and broccoli and cheese was very good. Fantastic setting. Sit outside if the weather permits.

Surviving as a vegetarian in Scotland is difficult. You either get severely ripped off being served inedible meals, and yet paying the same price as the meat eaters, or you exist on a diet of veggieburgers and chips, or even worse the Scottish favourite of macaroni cheese and chips. Imagine my delight when I was served some of the best vegetarian food I have ever eaten in a restaurant anywhere. The care and thought that went into the food was heart-warming, and for once I didn't feel like an afterthought or worse, inconvenience, to be fleeced and patronised. Thanks again to the chef and the owners who strive for excellence and quality.

Had a bit of lunch at the Argyll Hotel and can honest say the sandwiches were absolutely fantastic. The bread was heavenly so light and tasty. Cheddar cheese with locally produced chutney; totally supreme. Would be here every week if I didn't live 400 miles away!

This was the best food we ate in all of Scotland. I had one of the daily specials - fish caught fresh that day. Service was not great - we had a hard time paying the bill. But the food was well worth the slight struggle.

Spent the afternoon on Iona as part of a ferry and coach tour for the day, including a trip to Staffa and Mull as well. Like other isolated areas in Scotland, they have a very captive audience and every excuse to let quality slide but they choose not to - so kudos to them. Food was solid and clearly local. Price on par with similar places.

The food was limited due to the number of people there for a music festival. Fun to sit in the bar ad listen to all who came to play