Restaurant @ The Rosedale in Highland

It‘s been a perfectly located resting place between all the journeys on the Isle of Skye. Especially the included breakfast was decently priced and the waitresses fulfilled all wishes one could possible have - special thanks to Meghan! For the price paid one could hardly find any better option on Skye.

Great hotel, excellent rooms and beautiful surroundings. Definitely worth staying a night if you're in the area.

We are staying in Portree for the night and having checked on TripAdvisor finally settled for the Rosedale albeit with reservations. Alas my concerns came to fruition. The location, Tick. The decor, Tick. The staff were friendly and accommodating, Tick. The main consideration for any restaurant has to be the food, unfortunately the Rosedale failed in every respect. The starters. My wife had the chowder I had the beef cheeks. Does the chef even know about seasoning? The cheeks were supposedly cooked in red wine then deep fried. There was no taste of seasoning so it was a battle to eat the sizeable portion. My wife’s potato chowder, sorry seafood was again a mighty portion but uninspiring. We were given the bread. 5 mini Hovis rolls which although warm were as heavy as the beef cheeks but even less appetising. The highlight of any meal was next, the mains. I had venison Bourginon on mash potatoes with carrots and green beans topped with deep fried leaks. The meat had been cooked in red wine reduction, that’s what the menu said. In truth it was a congealed mess with zero flavour and if it was cooked fresh then I’m a Dutch uncle. The veg was fine the meat disgraceful. My wife had Pea risotto with a filet of Hake. It was like a very thick pea soup with a piece of tasteless fish, obviously frozen rather than fresh sat on top. The green mess was completely lacking seasoning so both mains were taken partially eaten. We were given a small discount on our mains but the experience left a bad taste in the mouth on numerous levels! It’s amazing that previous poor reviews highlighted similar concerns to those I’ve identified going back to April 2023. Surely they should be able to resolve these issues. Extremely disappointed.

We booked about 6 weeks in advance, so highly recommend that! This was a really charming, TINY restaurant/bar overlooking the harbor. We had a table right the window, looking out on the painted buildings, paddle boarders. Wait staff was fantastic! Menu was exceptional, especially for two vegetarians! We both loved our dishes, drinks and dessert.

Une chouette adresse , le restaurant donne sur le vieux port Les service est très agréable Les plats sont bon sans aucun soucis , après cela reste des plat que l’on retrouve un peut partout dans la ville

A lovely dinning experience. It’s cozy, friendly, great view and the food is delicious and beautifully presented. Service is top notch. The fish chowder was outstanding! Portions are ample. Wish we could have returned for another night. Do get a reservation.

You will need to book as it gets very busy. Starters were quite expensive and price in my view at higher end. Staff were friendly and helpful and checked in during meal until it got busy. Good views of harbour. Has Cullen Skink and my partner Scallops which were very nice and well presented. Main course seafood pasta and a risotto which again well presented. The puddings were a disappointment though should have been a creamy whisky desert but lacked taste. No parking and entrance in harbour which is down a hill so be aware if you have mobility issues.

The dinner preparation and presentation at the Rosedale Hotel restaurant was actually quite nice. The food was very tasty and there was more than enough to satisfy any appetite. As we stayed in the hotel, plus the restaurant was recommended by family, we decided to give it a try and we were not disappointed. More than we could say for the hotel accommodations for sure.

We stayed 2 nights at the hotel in connection with a bus excursion on the Isle of Skye. We had breakfast twice and dinner one evening. The food was delicious as was the service. The hotel/restaurant has a fantastic location right by the picturesque little harbor with the colorful houses. Also the breakfast was very good.

Food isn't the tastiest and for what you get i would say a bit overpriced. The fish n chips aren't great, thrice cooked chips are soggy. Not sure if by thrice cooked they mean for three days in a row. Hake and Pea risotto is okay but not great could do with more Parmesan/seasoning to give it a bit of a lift. The side of a selection of Bread is basically five very dry mini loaf shaped rolls. Would be better with a selection of nice sliced bread. On the plus side, staff are friendly but wouldn't rush back.

The rating reflects a divergence of views between my wife and I; she enjoyed her meal more than I did. We agreed that the service was good and our table had a great view over Portree harbour. My wife had fish and chips, which she enjoyed; I had a seafood pasta which was no more than okay. We shared an almond milk rice pudding desert, which my wife enjoyed. Overall, the restaurant is okay but the absence of nearby parking will be a drawback for some.

I’ll start by saying that we were much more enamoured with the starters on the menu than the mains… so much so we elected to order two starters rather than a starter and main - but in fairness it was plenty to eat. My wife ordered the seafood chowder which was full of flavour and I ordered the scallops which were well cooked and seasoned. Then we both ordered the beef cheeks which were beautifully cooked and the star of the show. The table next to us ordered the South Korean Crispy chicken burger and when it arrived I have to admit it did look good too. Both the Polish waiter and the Scottish waitress who served us were incredibly friendly and attentive making my daughter feel at ease - and as a result of this and the beautiful views we had a thoroughly relaxing and enjoyable first meal out in Skye.

The restaurant is located right on the Portree waterfront. The quality of the food was excellent though we wish the menu was more extensive and includes more seafood options. We ordered the Korean fried chicken but the sauce seeped through to the brioche buns immediate and turned them into mush. I think the sauce can either be on the side or have a hardier bun to soak up all the goodness! The scallops appetizer was super tiny. The service was impeccable and I loved the 80s music accompanying my meal. It's a great place to eat but make sure the menu has what you like.

Bon petit restaurant avec jolie vue sur le port. Serveurs sympahiques avec bel effort pour parler notre langue (bonus). Bonnes soupes et moules. Bon desserts. Plats copieux ++

Very poor. We were kept waiting at some length. We were told they were short staffed and had a new cook. Nothing appealed to me on the list of main courses. I considered the venison but as we waited an american couple at the next table made it clear they did not enjoy it. My partner ordered seafood chowder. He received cullen skink with salmon. Not chowder. I decided to have an entree and dessert. The mushrooms on toast entree was quite tasty but dry and I suspected it had been sitting for a while before being served. My partner’s korean chicken burger was fried battered greasy chicken on a bun with soggy chips on the side. It was not good. The dessert did not match its description at all. We has a spoonful each and gave up. It was supposed to have raspberries and did not. The ( delightful) waiter said we would not be charged for the dessert. The dessert appeared on the bill. The woman at the bar said she’d fix it. When we checked out the following morning the dessert was still on the bill at 50%. What a rip off!! Don’t go there!!

Abbiamo fatto una cena squisita con vista sul porto. Cibi saporiti e preparati con cura, ottimo staff di sala, ambiente elegante e prezzo giusto. Peccato non aver trovato posto per le sere successive

Had read reviews so was looking forward to going tonight. Waited 40 mins for food to arrive. Had scallops three scalops and pea puree. Scallops overcooked and bland. Then had venison bourgiinon again disappointed bland. They explained new chef and wish had been there before I'm sorry but meal was expensive and not worth it. I ouldnt recommend.

Sehr schönes Abendessen, gutes Menü, gutes lokales Bier aus Uig, super freundlicher Service!! Sehr schönes Ambiente mit Blick auf den...

Beautiful setting with view of the harbor makes this restaurant a place to visit. We had the scallops, small salad and truffle fries. All were delicious, and the service was top notch. Wonderful place for dinner!

Heerlijk gegeten, originele kaart met goede gerechten voor een eerlijke prijs. Verder een heel leuke en vriendelijke bediening en een...

At the eponymous hotel on the Portree waterfront. Simple but pleasant ambiance, with windows facing the marina. Not a very extensive menu, but everything was excellent, starting with chowder or scallops, and continuing on to fish ’n’ chips or venison bourgignon. Very friendly service. Large whisky selection.

Nourriture excellente, un serveur incroyablement souriant et de bonne humeur, il donne le sourire et envie de revenir

We have been visiting this restaurant in various incarnations over the past 30 plus years. The latest version is not as good as the one we visited in May this year. More gourmet pub than restaurant. Two of us had the excellent fish and chips, with very fresh fish and extremely crispy batter. But my husband was disappointed by the venison pie and the pumpkin cake we all shared for pudding was poor - rather dry, dense and lacking in taste. The ambience is functional without the distraction of the great harbour views. Staff are very good.

From beginning to end the whole experience was just lovely. The staff made us feel so very special and were attentive without being intrusive. The scallops and chowder for starters were so good we shared them! I had the venison pie and mash - oh...

I’d stayed in this hotel previously, but not had dinner there for some reason, and what a mistake that was! The food is beautiful and tasty, with an attentive and friendly staff. You’re not rushed to eat, which I very much appreciated. I’m sure if...

Délicieux repas, copieux, bien présenté et dans une ambiance vraiment très chaleureuse et conviviale. De bons conseils pour le choix...

The food was excellent - very fresh and imaginatively prepared. Loved the field mushrooms, which were collected locally and tasted wonderful. The view out to the harbor was great as well.

Husband and I enjoyed our meal - we had the lamb shank. Found the menu a bit limited, but still nice. The service was fantastic - loved our server, he was so helpful and enthusiastic. Make a reservation.

Lovely meal. Pleasant surroundings On the waterfront. Wonderful staff. Unique bar. Reservations are definitely necessary

To contextualize: I just finished a two-week UK trip with both my parents (turning 70 this fall). We started with 4 nights in London, then 2 nights in Port Isaac, then one night in Edinburgh, then 2 nights in Portree, then 2 nights back in...

Wonderful service and food, especially the Sticky Pudding. Difficult to find Harbor parking. The staff were very helpful.

The food was good, but very expensive for what was on the plate. Having to order potatoes as an extra dish when they should be included in the price of the meal really winds me up. Alcohol was way overpriced, hence why we only had...

3.5 Stars-Booked this well in advance and highly anticipated this meal located in a lovely small hotel down by the port of Portree. To be fair, one must remember that Skye has been absolutely overrun with tourists on the backside of Covid and they are...

We booked late, the day before, and we were surprised to get a table. Many restaurants in Portree close on Sundays and others were fully booked. On arrival they had no record of our booking. Oh no! Then the wonderful staff sprang into action. Within...

Fish cakes and lamb shank totally devoid of flavour. The lamb shank was very dry and served in a tiny plate filled with tasteless beans. Sticky toffee pudding was passable and well presented.

Das Ambiente im Restaurant ist wirklich super. Die Vorspeisen waren mittelmäßig und meiner Meinung nach zu große Portionen. Die Hauptgerichte...

The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. We started with the fish soup-salmon and potatoes in a cream base and the pork belly with beet purée and black pudding crumbles. We ordered the 3 times fried chips. They weren’t what we expected as...

We had a great breakfast at The Rosedale. Eggs florentine with scrambled. We ate dinner at The Rosedale as well. Peter was our server. He was enchanting.

Had a great meal here. Staff are friendly and informal but really efficient at the same time. We loved the food, there’s a full drinks menu too. Restaurant is nicely done and we were lucky to get a good table overlooking the harbour. Totally recommended.

I did not stay at the hotel, but I had a meal there and it was absolutely phenomenal. I am still thinking about the hake risotto, and my only regret about it was that it was so delightful and fulling that it was hard to...

Nous y avons mangé à quatre reprise durant notre séjour sur Skye et tout à toujours été parfait. Une cuisine...

We ordered salmon and a veggie dish which were really delicious! This place is underrated. Book ahead as with the other restaurants in Portree.

Parce que clients de l’hôtel, nous avions déjà été bien conquis par les petits déjeuners et nous avons testé tout...

Lovely service and wonderful food. Beautiful setting on the water. We really enjoyed our evening there. Definitely check it out!

A couple of times for dinner. Easy to book. Food prepared with care by a chef who knows what he’s doing. Nice and friendly maître with a rare empathy. Location overlooking the bay. Good value for money. At the Rosedale the sun shines even when...

First for the "Good". My wife had a vegetarian dish - can't recall the exact name but it contained rice, vegetables and a light tomato sauce as I recall. She really loved it and I agreed after a sample from her plate. Plus a great...

We were very pleased with our dining experience at The Rosedale, it exceeded our expectations which were already high. The scallops appetizer was delicious, the lamb shank and salmon were both cooked to perfection. The service was prompt and friendly. Highly recommend.

Excellent food, service and location. I especially loved the cheesecake with fresh berries. A bit pricy but worth it.

We spent two weeks in Scotland, and the food here was the best dinner we had. We had the Shank of Lamb, the Sole in Lemon Sauce, and the Salmon dinner. They were all excellent! We were so tired of the same boring food, but...

Best of the three excellent restaurants in Portree where we dined. Scallop starter. Salmon. Risotto with hake fillet. Tasty sauces. Ample portions. Good wines by glass. And nice view of bay and fishing boats to top it off.

Wir waren schon begeistert von der gemütlichen Atmosphäre beim Eingang an der Bar. Das Essen war sehr lecker. Am meisten...

Pros: Friendly staff and easy walking distance to lodging and other establishments. Cons: Food was bland and way overpriced. Suggestion for Travelers: Prepare your own meal. Visit the Co-Op Market that is located on the outskirts of town to purchase groceries. There are two Co-Ops...

The Food was great and the staff was kind, friendly and enjoyable. We had a great dinning moment. We will recomand to everyone

Up on Skye to visit a relative...owed him a birthday dinner and he chose The Rosedale as he had heard it was good. You have to book as they are very busy but like to give a 2 hr slot for the meal. Drink order...

The menu is short, but we were able to find dishes that appealed to us and were very tasty. I tried the Haggish Scotch egg, because I'd always wanted to, and this was really delicious - crunchy, not oily. My husband started with the scallops...

We had a superb meal at the Rosedale. Staff were really professional and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble. Great views across Portree harbour too. We would definitely recommend!!

Kleines, schnuckeliges Restaurant. Kleine Karte, aber exzellente Speisen aus schottischen und regionalen Produkten. Auch eine große Auswahl aus regional produzierten...

I was blown away the food was extraordinary I am a fish and seafood fan and had scallops for starters and hake and mussle broth for mains. It was absolutely amazing

Lovely welcome and great staff. The venue is stunning with great views. The starters and main were lovely. Slight let down on the puds which were copious but less refined compared with the rest of the menu. But overall a nice place.

What a lovely experience. We were seated at a table by the window with a beautiful view of the harbour. Staff, in particular the barman and maitre’d were lovely- friendly and professional. And as for the food wow! This is a chef who really understands...

I called to book a table for 4 for dinner yesterday as we were already in Portree, very close and looking at the restaurant hotel. I said we would come then as we were just parking our car on the waterfront. The lady confirmed the...

We stayed at the Marmalade Hotel, but went twice to the Rosedale Restaurant. Nice atmosphere, good food and friendly service. The venison was excellent and we can recomment all of the menu. Winelist is ok and prices are very acceptable. If you catch a table...

We dined 9th of April, the only restaurant that had tables available on the day. When we arrived I could smell a strong odour in the bar area of the restaurant. Service was excellent, staff were very hospitable and kind however, meals were totally overpriced....

We were seated in a booth in the back corner which really didn't allow any views of the harbour as we couldn't see through the people in the other booth. Only allocated 2 hours on our table which wasn't really long enough for three courses....

The entrance to this restaurant is rather unprepossessing, but once inside the food and service are excellent. We both had the delicious local venison. The only disappointment was that most main courses, including ours, come without vegetables, or with very few. And £6 for potatoes...

Disappointing meal on a Saturday evening. The mains were pricey £22-£23 but the venison came without potatoes so a side of new potatoes were £6 and the few veg were really hard so the side of green beans were tasty but cost £7!! The venison...

Ambiance feutrée très apaisante Bonne équipe, discrète et disponible Bonne cuisine, bien présentée Bonne application des gestes barrières

We went in the depth of winter and we’re delighted to find both delicious food and excellent service! I had the hake and my husband had the duck - both were amazing. Truly impressive, would definitely recommend.

Nice food, we had a 2 meal course of vegetarian and pescatarian food. The Eastern European waiter has fine “ people skills “ and great humour.

Lovely. View gorgeous while you eat fab food freshly prepared. Had mussels and they were yum yum yum. Recommend scotch egg as well - staff very welcoming and friendly. Defo recommend x

We dropped in here on Sunday for lunch and had some tasty food in their restaurant looking out to the harbour. Surely must be one of the best views in Portree?! I had the seafood chowder. It was excellent and warming on a rainy day....

The hotel has a great position overlooking the harbour, unfortunately there is no designated parking at the hotel. Our room was very comfortable though it was strange there was only 1 bedside table when in fact there was room for one both sides. We ate...

Ate here last night and really enjoyed the excellent, clever food and the polite, fun and knowledgeable staff. The lightness of touch was greatly appreciated, particularly after a rude and patronising lecture on how we had to comply with covid requirements the evening before at...

We sat out here and it was glorious. It is a great place to sit and while away an hour sat by the harbour just watching the world go by. The gin and tonic I had was lovely. Served in a proper Coppola glass and...

First of all I’d like to say that we were staying at the Rosedale Hotel and that every morning we received the most fantastic fully “Scottish” breakfast every morning but only dined at the restaurant once. The restaurant itself it’s small but beautifully decorated with...

Make your reservation early in the day during busy season because this place fills up quickly. I had one of the best dinners during my Skye stay. I ordered the hake and it was a beautiful dish. Quite place, friendly staff.

We visited the Rosedale 16/09/21 and had the most amazing meal I can honestly say it was superb and right up there with one of the best meals I have had, My son is vegan and had the wild mushroom and truffle risotto (which I...

The food was great, I had beef which was a generous portion and delicious, and sticky toffee pudding (with homemade Cinder toffee). The service was also great, friendly and helpful However I did feel the dinner menu was a little limited - only a choice...

We found the food to be somewhat bland and bizzarly all mains came with an oversized prawn cracker type thing plonked on top. No idea why, bore no relationship to the dish. The scallops on my starter were fine but the bacon and black pudding...

Thank you to the waiter who was very welcoming, friendly & efficient. We just had drinks before going for a meal at a nearby restaurant. The setting was lovely overlooking the water.

Excellent service with some of the most enjoyable wait staff!! Lovely fresh and delicious food that both my husband and I enjoyed, while also enjoying the gorgeous view. We ate here twice and thoroughly enjoyed it!

A fairly limited menu but the food was excellent. I had the salmon fillets with chips and then the toffee cake. All of it was superb and the service was exceptional too.

The location is charming and we were lucky to be seated with a beautiful view. From starters to desserts the food was delicious, beautifully presented and well paced between courses. Great service too. Highly recommend this restaurant.

Booked this as a special treat whilst staying in Portree, when we entered we realised it was mainly a dining room for guests of the hotel. One old dear came up to our table and started asking about certain dishes we had as they were...

Very friendly staff, Hugo told us about a great walk and was very attentive I had the monkfish and prawn fish cake and my husband the venison to start which was delicious I then had salmon and my husband the lamb again very nice We...

My wife and I stayed here one night in the ‘Pink House’ annex on the Quayside. Staff were helpful and rooms fair value for money but the breakfast was miserable - all cold - supplied the day before - croissants in plastic and instant Quaker...

The hotel was perfectly nice with good beds and a great location, albeit going through a period of renovation. What surprised us was the quality of the food in the restaurant - very well cooked indeed by chefs who clearly know what they are doing,...

Dined here 3 nights out of 4 and loved each occasion. Delightful welcome and service by charming staff especially Hugo who made our visits so relaxing and enjoyable. But big praise to Chef Martin whose dishes are original and clever, always using fresh ingredients and...

Breath of fresh air, this place. Really enjoyable dining experience from start to finish. Very relaxing atmosphere / lovely dishes that tasted just right / beautiful wines and delightful, attentive service.

We had the most delicious meal here on our arrival in Portree, the staff are kind and helpful and nothing is too much trouble. The food is of high quality and we heartily recommend.

We were recommended the Rosedale and found it surpassed our expectations. The restaurant overlooks the small harbour where your meal may have been landed. My wife reckons it was one of the best meals we have and was great value. For me it certainly outshone...

I visited here with my daughter and it was so wonderful we booked straight away for the following night. My daughter has Coeliac Disease and the staff and wonderful chef could not be any more accommodating if they tried. We had the same meals two...

My wife and I managed to get a last minute table here on a Sunday and we were not disappointed. My wife has a severe nut allergy, and the vast majority of restaurants we go to these days do not take responsibility (if a place...

Beautiful location in the harbour with a great menu. Service was exceptional from our waiter Peter and the overall experience was a 5 star one.

Wandered down to the harbour on the first night of our stay in the town, the Rosedale has seating outside looking across the harbour which was a lovely spot to sit relax and have a drink and people watch. It was table service at the...

Very solid meal with good service. Started with venison carpaccio, which was excellent. Followed by the hake, which was also perfectly prepared. Service was friendly and the waiter truly was trying to do a great job (he seemed a little new but was flawless). My...

The food was ok but significantly overpriced for the quality. Lovely view and friendly staff but food should have been much better for the price.

We had a great couple of nights here. The view from our room was amazing overlooking the harbour. Breakfast was great and vegetarian sausages were awesome! We also had dinner here and the food and wine were exceptional. All in all a great stay for...

The food was lovely don’t get me wrong, but the it was really really expensive. It was one of the nicest restaurants I have eaten in and could be worth it but I just thought it was much too expensive. It was close to £30...

The hotel is under renovation just now and we received a very freshly decorated room. Breakfast was fantastic and the views from the restaurant are stunning. However, we had booked for dinner our second night but it was cancelled. They gave us a few days...