Robertsons in Orkney Islands

Definitely book ahead, as the whole restaurant was packed when we arrived. We had booked though, so our table was reserved. The food was beautifully cooked, well presented and plentiful. One disappointment was that the Scapa Skillen sauce, served with the haggis and black pudding balls, was served with mushrooms. I'm allergic to mushrooms, so wouldn't have chosen that option if I'd known (not mentioned on the menu). Other than that, we had a great meal. One of the best things is that vegan options are available, including ice cream, at no extra cost which is a refreshing change from most other places.

Best take away pizza in Orkney by far, Phoned through the order and despite a dodgy level of phone signal, the pithezza was waiting. Far better than any specialist pizza places, great stuffed crust and authentic base. Great value too, the 11 inch satisfied me in the morning as well as before bed.

Stopped for lunch had one of their home made pizzas was so yummy really good. Shared an 11 inch between us and we struggled! Great service very pleasant staff and very clean place. Would throughly recommend as a stop before or after the ferry.

The best lentil soup I have ever had. Great coffee, although if you are from Melbourne or like it strong, get a triple shot! The carrot cake with cream cheese icing was great.

I give a lot of five star reviews and then I encounter a business like Robertson's where the food and especially the service go so far beyond the norm that five stars just isn't enough. The food was great, tasty, plentiful, locally sourced and well priced. however, what really made it was the service. Fiona was so friendly and helpful with things to do on Orkney. We came away with loads of info. then on paying Kaitlyn was great sourcing coin for us (don't ask!) We're only here for the week but I can see us eating here several times.

An old pub/cafe in this quaint Orkney village, we stopped in for a warm drink on a wet Sunday afternoon. The pub interior was quaint and characterful - the service far less so. We watched with bewilderment (perched on the bar stools we'd been directed to) as couples and families came in to be told by the young staff that there was no space. Actually, all it needed was for tables to be separated a little and they could have accommodated at least 3 more groups. (One group were clearly so intent on eating they sat outside in their coats under a large umbrella). Good service costs nothing and the owner that afternoon lost quite a bit of custom because his bar staff didn't have the gumption to be a little more accomodating.

Great little cafe/restaurant/bar. Good service and nice atmosphere. Recommend the lentil soup and the sticky toffee pudding.

Just arrived on South Ronaldsay and, although they were very busy and we didn't have a reservation, Robertson's made space for us in their conservatory. Great service, generous portions and delicious food, great start to the holiday! Thank you!

Bright, busy, buzzy place with a range of seating, but more importantly, a range of draft beers! Including Swannay Brewery 'Muckle' - a really nice one. And an appetising menu-food is good, portions are generous, service friendly and efficient. Crab salad was very tasty! Probably a plan to book for evenings and weekends- it's very popular with locals and visitors alike.

Passing by and stopped for lunch, food was amazing and very good portion sizes. The chocolate milkshake was delicious. Staff very friendly.

Visited this cafe in September. What a lovely place with super-friendly and helpful staff. We had the soup and veggie burger and both were delicious! Such a beautiful historic building. Would highly recommend you visit!

The service was impeccable and the menu very varied. The food was fresh and extremely tasty. Also, the cocktail menu was impressive. I'll definitely return

We ate at this place several times, and we really liked it. It’s family owned and run, and they have good food and drinks. Go.

Lovely local coffee and bar. Very good staff. Beautiful inside and out. We just had coffee and lemonade and were very welcomed. We had lovely walk around town while waiting for the ferry to Scotland.

While in Orkney, we visited Robertsons on 2 occasions. Both times, we were made to feel very welcome by the lovely staff. Our food was good. Quality and portion sizes excellent and very reasonably priced. The bar/restaurant has a lovely warm atmosphere. We will return oneday.

We should have booked but they found us a table in the conservatory anyway which was as cosy as a wee hot pie. I’m from the tropics and i warmed up nicely in there. Great bar as well as super restaurant. Informal, lovely waiting staff...

Purchased a good sample to take away and they were absolutely delicious! Lovely ladies serving and only wish I could have stayed for a (few) gins! Next time…

There were enough wait staff and they did a goof job. I had the chicken curry which was long in tomato and hard chew chicken and short on curry and anything else. My spouse’s wrap was mediocre at best. We tried the walnut apple pudding/cake...

Fine wee restaurant. Friendly and welcoming staff. Lovely homemade pizzas, wraps and light supper meals. Milkshakes and mocktails are delicious too, especially the mango daiquiri.

Visited last time we were in Orkney and had lentil soup so went back this trip and had the same again + a very tasty cheese scone. Lovely coffee, home bakes and staff. Will visit again!

Seriously, this was the best pizza I’ve ever had! Freshly cooked sourdough. One pizza did twoof us handsomely for lunch. Really delicious. A great stop-off for lunch

We were recommended this restaurant and as promised it was friendle and the decor was nicely quirky. Service was good but oh a Saturday evening there were few enough other diners. Frankly the food was a disappointment, Fair enough we were told it was not...

This is a hidden gem in the heart of St. Margaret’s Hope, Orkney. Coffee shop by day that turns in a delightful little bistro in the evening. Fabulous home cooked meals with outstanding friendly service. The homemade pizza are far better than any high street...

Great lunch eaten outside on a warm sunny day. Good choice of food well cooked and a good choice of non alcoholic drinks.

A quick pit stop here after a long walk. We hadn’t booked so were happy to get a table in what must have been an old shop. Staff were so jolly and friendly and food was delicious. Loved it.

This is a quaint cafe/bar. The staff are friendly and the food is fresh and delicious. Easily the best lasagna I’ve ever had and the lentil soup was just like Granny used to make.

This was a wonderful find, tucked away in St. Margaret's Hope. They are open in the evening for meals and are licensed. The staff are lovely; helpful and friendly, and the food is great. There is a small but varied menu, but you know that...

I was pleased to find anywhere open for coffee when I was out and about in Orkney... and soon pleasure morphed into delight. Yes we were feeling the new normal; seating only outside, a restricted menu, and sanitiser sanitising at every point, but the staff...

I stopped here for lunch . The service was brilliant and the waitresses very friendly. Food was piping hot . Burger wasn’t the best but .. you know what I didn’t mind because the service was great . I would visit again but go for...

Beautiful cafe serving wonderful coffee and cake. Staff were really attentive friendly and very aware of the covid restrictions. Both female staff we encountered were polite, knowledgeable and very well informed about their products. We only drove through to see the sights but really glad...

This was a delightful find in St Margaret's Hope visiting with apprehensive elderly relatives during slightly realxed lockdown. The staff were wlecoming and helped put all at ease. It was outside and the weaher perfect so that helpded but regardless the fish was fresh the chips perfect and it was safe and enjoyable. Robertsons is a reltaively new establishment on the premises of an old shop and whislt I didn't venture inside I've heard good things. Definitely an asset for the village (if travelling on Pentland Ferries don't miss it by using the by-pass road)

I was in Orkney for a week in Orkney and this was comfortably the best customer service I received. I visited a couple of times for tea and cake and lunch. Staff were very friendly courteous and attentive. The food was also very good. Quite happily sat a table talking to some of the locals and writing postcards

We phoned to book. When we arrived was pointed to an outside table, they hadn’t opened up inside. Would have been good to have been advised when we phoned to book as we had two 80 year olds with us. They had a reduced menu, which again we struggled with for the golden oldies. Definitely not somewhere we will be rushing back to.

Great family lunch Good menu choice Been here before and hope to visit again All staff were lovely and friendly Toilets were immaculately clean

We stumbled upon this by chance and decided to have lunch on the way back from the Tomb of the Eagles. The food was lovely, filling, hot and very reasonably priced.We then visited on a different day and the lady there was very helpful - preparing a take away sandwich at a very good price. Would go here again if in Orkney.

We love Robertson’s, it’s become a family favourite. The food is always hot, tasty and doesn’t take forever to arrive. The staff are always friendly, and make you feel welcome. The cocktails are so good, especially the Pentalina Colada 🍹Definitely worth a visit.

A professional well run business. Friendly staff which can be hard to find on the dour faces of many Orcadians.Visiting from New Zealand as my maternal grandfather was born at Moss on Burray.Beautiful ale and beef pie. Great menu and a huge selection of drinks both alcoholic and non alcoholic.Robertson’s is a right little gem. Well done!

Love wee cafe ,bistro. Staff were really nice, on the ball. Food was really good too. Plenty of produce and things to buy .9/10 go back no problems.

With the most welcoming staff, good hot chocolates, and excellent local whiskies and more. Great atmosphere, with local information (brochures, maps) also available. Although we didn't eat here we heard the food was great.

We only popped in for an evening drink and are glad we did. The ambience is lovely, the menu very tempting, and they have a great selection of teas, coffees, and bar drinks. The place is very welcoming and clean, and the staff are lovely.We will be returning soon, and look forward to eating in next time.Highly recommended

We stopped here on a sunny lunchtime in September. Dogs are allowed outside and so we took a seat at one of the two patio tables. The food was lovely and the array of drinks was awesome. Thoroughly recommended. Would only be improved by allowing dogs inside (maybe just at the back?)

We had only gone in for a coffee but ended up staying for a meal as all the food we seen coming out looked and smelt amazing. The staff we’re very friendly and happy to answer our questions.. When we got our food it was nice and hot and all freshly made and very tasty.. It was so good we went back the next night also..

Lovely friendly welcome as you come in. The food is lovely and the steak and ale pie i had was amazing. Everything is really hot and very well presented. A real must on anyones places to eat at when in Orkney. Home bakes which are all make in house looked amazing and will be tried at the next visit here. Wish i had tried here before now.

Sono passata da questo locale perché dovevo aspettare l’autobus, ho sentito musica e voci di persone allegre, allora sono entrata e ho ordinato una birra, ben spillata e buona. Il locale è piccolo e carino. Ho chiacchierato un po’ con la proprietaria e ho conosciuto gli altri avventori, alla fine ho anche rimediato un passaggio fino a casa.

Que vous reveniez du tombeau des aigles ou arriviez en ferry de Gills Bay, Robertsons est là pour vous.

We had morning coffee and cakes which are all homemade and delicious, very friendly welcoming staff, lovely atmosphere, menu had meat, fish and vegatarian nor sure about vegan.

Found this cafe on Trip adviser so when we arrived in St. Margaret's hope, we looked it up. There isn't a lot to see and do in the area, so we popped in for a coffee and a cake. The coffee was fine but the cakes my husband and son had were stale and dry. Wouldn't go again.

We visited twice during our week in Kirkwall, firstly for lunch then a few days later for afternoon cuppa. Nice lunches, yummy cakes and a decent cup of tea. Not expensive. Can get a bit crammed with guests, as it’s possibly the best place this side of Kirkwall.

An excellent place to eat in The Hope such tasty food with a good selection on the menu and specials which change

We went in for breakfast, nice location right by a car park. Lovely little cafe with lots to offer. Nice breakfast definitely recommend

Stopped here for lunch with my daughters and we were impressed. Menu was good, food was nice and the prices were good. We will return.

Yep..loved it..i used to call here when it was the grocery store..so to see it thriving in a new format is great..lovely staff..lovely food..not expensive..thank you guys

a good competitor for one of the worst cappuccinos ever . being italian i am quite fussy, but this was really too terrible . and at 2.65 £ ....which is close to 2.5 times the price in italy ....

Heard good things about this wee place. Sadly it did not live up to expectations. First thing I noticed was the squadron of flies buzzing about overhead. The staff were dour. The chocolate brownies tasted like they were from a ready mix packet (add water and stir), cream from a rattle can. The coffee was vile. Milk was scorched and the coffee bitter. Either the machine was badly in need of a clean and flush or they were using the wrong grind for the water pressure or indeed both. I have had better from a vending machine. It is a quaint place with nice old original fittings but everything else lets it down. There are so many good places to get coffee and cake in Orkney best to avoid the disappointment and waste of money trying this one.

The food was really nice and friendly staff and lots of gifts! I advise the cheese and ham toastier for a light bite!

We stopped because we had seen the tourist information sign outside, and we got the directions we needed, and had a very nice cup of tea with warm scones. The staff were lovely, moving effortlessly amongst the various services the establishment offers, unhurried, efficient, pleasant.

As always the food is great The service is friendly Cant rate them highly enough Best salad i have EVER tasted All plates empty and tummies full

Really nice to see such an excellent and quirky venue like Robertson’s in SMH. Food is very homely and tastes freshly made - reasonably priced to boot!

Stopped for Tea and Scone which was very good. Spent the time wondering whether it was a cafe, a pub or a shop. I suppose its all three. No matter it provides an excellent facility in a small village

Old converted grocers shop. Lots of original features. Amazing variety of food for such a small village. Amazing selection of drinks too. All well cooked and presented. Lovely home baking Good coffee. .Friendly young staff. Also a huge selection of Orkney made food and crafts like pottery jewellery, knitwear. PS Peedie in Orkney is 'small'

We have been stopping here a couple of times a year as part of our small group tours of the Scottish Islands and it has become one of my favourite stops. Jenna has been preparing soup, a selection of sandwiches along with little scones, shortbread and truffles and it is always so lovely. I can't wait until our next visit. I also love the stye of the place as we are always looking for something a bit different and this is really it! I highly recommend stopping here!

Such a unique place. Great food and wonderful service. The ladies were working very hard as the place was packed for lunch. But they were efficient and friendly! Definitely recommend!

South Ronaldsay is a bit of a food desert, so it was a pleasure to have stumbled across Roberton's in St Margaret's Hope when looking for somewhere to have lunch. A family business, with roots back to the 1800s apparently, everyone was very welcoming and the home made food and cakes delicious. The fact they also have a wide selection of local beers (and gin/whisky) was obviously a bonus!! Would thoroughly recommend as one of the nicest places we ate on Orkney.

A beautiful little tea shop hidden in the small town of St. Margaret’s Hope. It’s decorated with tens of teapots and other quirky decorations. It also has a large selection of souvenirs. We arrived mid morning and most tables were reserved for later in the day, I can see why, they have an extensive lunch menu plus the regular drinks. Service was fast and friendly. Would highly recommend stopping here.

I called in for a late afternoon meal after taking the ferry and getting settled in my b&b;.

We had a delightful lunch experience here. The chicken and leek pie actually had almost too much chicken in it. Was able to substitute salad for chips which they serve with everything. The surrounding village here is very charming so be sure to take a walk around after eating.

Stopped here last week for a quick lunch lovely atmosphere,nice staff ,quick service and the most delicious plate of homemade soup piping hot accompanied with a tasty homemade cheese scone .enjoyed everything would definitely recommend this place

Was a bit disappointed when we visited here. Was hoping to have a Bere bun, with my soup as it was advertised, but there was none. The soup was just average,

Seem't to be only place open on the day we visited, very busy served a wide range of food and drink inc alcoholic and plenty of choice for gluten free. Service was slow for food, 30 mins wait but was hot and tasty when arrived. Hearty fare

We called after 2pm and were delighted they were still serving. Great place. The homemade soup was delicious.

This is a great place to eat with good food, pleasant staff and a choice of where to eat: In the main building, warm and cosy; outdoor benches 'if weather permits'; in a small conservatory if not. There is a small (pay to park) car park across the road and the bus stops just outside.

No doubt. Food is freshly prepared and very healthy dishes. This building is old world and an absolute joy. Highly recommended for a visit.

What a great place. An original unspoiled general stores converted into an eatery which serves beer and wine plus outdoor seating. Ideal after getting off ferry. There’s plenty of parking and an electric car charger with CCS along with others.

Robertson's is a unique bar/restaurant/cafe. Originally a grocers shop it was recently changed to a bar but still retaining all its shelves, serving counter and atmosphere. It was here that my husband discovered a delicious beer called Scapa special and it was special. Along with the beer we had a delicious ploughmans with orkney cheeses and local ham and chutneys. An excellent lunch!.

I have previously written a glowing review for Robertson’s, which was well deserved. Unfortunately, we ( me and my husband) have changed our opinion – not of the food, or the place itself, but of the general atmosphere. The last time we were there ( and it will be the last time), what we had hoped would be a peaceful lunch after a walk, was ruined by the rackety music. It was mostly insistent techno -‘dance’ music, and it was far too loud.

We stopped by as we were cold and wet! The lentil soup was delicious and welcome. Nice environment, good service, tasty light bites, also a good hub for local information.

Visited on way to South Ronaldsay. We had a good wander around St Margaret’s Hope then cake and coffee before moving on. Staff were pleasant and helpful. There was a decent range of of food and cakes at reasonable prices.

Robertsons serve a great menu, with friendly staff and good prices. I would strongly recommend them.

What a brilliant place to while away some time. We comprised 3 hungry vegans and me. The soup, vegan, was to die for and so was the pudding. We sampled the coffee, extensive range of tea and the local whisky. (Reasonably priced whisky).

Wonderful little cafe, with everything you could possibly want. Vegan cake, gluten free bread, caffeine free tea, 18 year malts, as well as a plethora of tourist info and local crafts. Brilliant.

Absolutely wonderful place, well beyond a standard cafe. Only went in for a coffee but ended up staying for food and a quick malt sesh. Vegan options, soya for coffees, stunning lentil soup and a lovely vegan upside down apple and toffee cake. Great selection of well priced malt whiskies. Able to have an 18 year Highland Park (really should be easier to find a local whisky at a reasonable price but seems ever harder to find) and a Talisker for the road. Staff were lovely, the cafe is adorable with a lovely bar/counter, lovely staff and great music too (apparently an app so you can control the jukebox not that we needed to). I would happily end every day here.

This is more than a restaurant. It has tourist info and souvenirs as well as serving up really nice meals and cake! The staff were welcoming. We came in on our first day straight off the ferry from Scotland, but we enjoyed the atmosphere and food so much we came back down later in our holiday too. There is free parking not far away. Worth a visit!

A cosy, traditional oldy world cafe/restaurant. Very friendly and hospitable staff. Food was fantastic with local beer to go with it. Great choice of local fayre and cuisine. Lovely atmosphere to enjoy a lovely lunch.

Stopped for lunch and what a great choice. Quirky cafe which doubles up as a bar at night. Love how the traditional counter was retained and the shelving behind with the bottles of spirits. Lunch was a toasted sandwich and some deep fried Orkney cheese with salad and chutney. Food was good and just what was required for lunch. Nice to see it was also frequented by locals.

A little hidden gem in St. Margaret’s Hope open all day and late into the evening this little place nicely turns itself from a cosy cafe to a nice little bar. Nice food menu reasonably priced. Friendly helpful staff

After visiting the Tomb of the Eagles and finding the nearby Skerries restaurant still not open for the season, we were recommended Robertsons by the staff at the tomb. What a quirky place, part restaurant, part bar, and part coffee hoose as they describe themselves. We sat in the adjoining conservatory which doesn't have direct access to the bar.You have to go out of the conservatory and in through the front door of the 'hoose'. The waitresses have to do the the same journey in reverse but still come in smiling, though they do appreciate you opening the door for them! We both had a very good helping of scampi and chips at the very reasonable price of £8.95 each. If we do get back this way again it would be our first port of call. On the receipt for the the food it states ' Robertsons General Store, Orkney'. We missed that bit!

Very nice and cozy cafe with a friendly staff. The surroundings/funiture are still the original inventory since it was a “general store” Both my Americano and mint cake were very nice and tasty

Hi and Robertsons is a must if in the area - we stopped for our brekkie before going back on the Pentlina. A peedie brekkie at £5.95 was huge - and the black pudding by far the best ever.

found this little gem of place while out a drive while on holiday on orkney.the choice on menu was good from snacks to meals,the girls were very friendly and polite.would highly recommend wen either arriving or getting ready to leave the island,5*

arrived in st Margarets looking for somewhere to have lunch and came across robertsons a lovely little bistro bar. the menu was a good choice of snacks or meals. the girls serving were very polite and helpful and the food was excellent would highly recommend wen either arriving or leaving orkney just a minutes drive from ferry 5*.

The food is warming, homemade and delicious, with a great selection of cakes and an excellent drinks menu. The atmosphere is cosy with original fittings from when it served as a local grocer's, so very beautiful. To top it off the staff are friendly and it's popular with the local Orcadians. You must go if you're in the Hope!

Had a lovely cooked breakfast here while awaiting our ferry back to the mainland. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Tasty food and coffee and good value for money.

Since we did not have a breakfast deal at our hotel in Kirkwall, our company of 4 decided to have breakfast T Robertsons. Arrived at 10am and ordered our various breakfasts, coffee etc. Got food quickly enough to enable us to eat without rushing and then on to ferry terminal to book in for our journey back to Gill's Bay and then onward to Aberdeen. A must visit cafe which also has Swannay Scapa Special on handpump.

Excellent food service!priced for a great family meal or s couple!lunch or dinner! Modern clean fresh!great menu fresh quality food fast and quality!best place to eat in the hope

Called in for lunch for 4 - got the last table available, so suggest booking as it is very popular with the locals and visitors alike. Enjoyed a festive menu with generous portions and pleasant table service.

Rightly, a landmark for the Community.

The cooked foods, soups and cakes were all of a good standard and very tasty and the menu offered a vast range of choices for all. The restaurant had attractive décor with a small selection of crafts and gifts for sale. It was well heated.

We were on Orkney for a week and came to Robertson’s for lunch having visited the tomb of the eagles

This was a surprising find in sleepy St Margaret's Hope on South Ronaldsay. We were having a stroll around the very quiet streets, rather wondering what everyone did in a place like this. Robertson's 'Coffeehoose' gave us at least some of the answer.

We had a lovely afternoon tea (chocolate truffles sublime) with cocktails to start. Really enjoyed the food, atmosphere and it's just a really nice place to while away a few hours. Staff great, excellent service.