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Nº 123 in 700 in Aberdeenshire

Nº 5 of 17 Other european cuisines in Aberdeenshire

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On travelling through the area I visited Ballater village and found this little gem. I found the surroundings very unique and enjoyable. I had a pot of tea and a cake which was yummy. I found the staff were helpful the environment was clean tidy and organised. I believe the coffee is great too! So if you are in the area definitely check it out 🙂

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Wifey Edwards . 2024-11-01

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Nice place to be and the food was pretty good ... but we had to wait ages for it.

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Eric Kiltie . 2024-10-31

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Lovely environment. Dog friendly. Coffee was good but the food was atrocious.

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Glynn Donnelly . 2024-10-21

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Food wasn't very good and when you pay extra to add soup to the sandwich they remove the side salad and coleslaw. Not sure how that makes any sense 🤷🏻

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Ian _ . 2024-10-06

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Went here for lunch today my husband had the ceaser salad which truthfully was a joke of a portion for the price,it would have been more suited to a child’s portion,my ploughman’s was not much better both the cheeses were tasteless and although the ham looked nice it was pretty tasteless aswell and one piece of cold toast cut in half just didn’t do it for me and the salad was pretty boring with no dressing.

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andrea2160 . 2024-10-03

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Unique smart cafe on the platform of the former Ballater rail station

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David Thomson . 2024-09-19

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Excellent menu choice for light lunch. Food was superb and the staff were friendly courteous and efficient. Unique setting on the platform of the former Ballater railway station.

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davidth0ms0n2 . 2024-09-18

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Very nice place with perfect teatime. Everything is very harmonious and, above all, homemade. Simply delicious!

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Alexandra Mader . 2024-09-11

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Lovely setting, great service and tasty food. Really enjoyed our lunch there. The soups are delicious especially the Cullun Skink😋

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Shirley R . 2024-09-10

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This is a good choice for people who need a bit of space at tables and easy access. Service is pleasant and the baked items are good. Unisex toilets are a truly great idea but it might be a good point to have some signs politely reminding gentlemen to lift the toilet seats, and to replace them afterwards for the sake of the ladies who enter the stalls after them. Customers were a mix of locals and visitors, which is always a very good sign, especially in a village awash with coffee shops and outlets (Mondays excepted). Disappointing that the train can't now be accessed as it was originally, and Queen Victoria's waiting room wasn't replicated similar to the original restoration of this building, but that's not the fault of the people running the restaurant whose efforts are keeping an important part of heritage open to all.

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Neenthewaur . 2024-09-09

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Love the location, excellent staff and food.

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Mike Martin . 2024-08-30

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Lovely place, nice atmosphere. We had the soup and sandwich combo. My cream of mushroom soup was very peppery, it overpowered the mushroom. The brie and cranberry pannini were tasty but were overdone. Next time I think we'll have coffee and cake as there was a good selection which looked very tempting.

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Fiona Florence . 2024-08-19

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Lovely place for a relaxed, less claustrophobic cafe lunch than some in Ballater. We took one of the red booths with railway style overhead luggage racks and coat hooks. Nice food at reasonable price. The litmus test of scone quality was a bit disappointing. Either far too well fired or had something peculiar spayed on them as there was a bitter aftertaste especially on the crust (should a scone have a crust?) … and it wasn’t too much bicarb either…. Odd….. and the Cullen skink although tasty enough was too large a serving with a comedy teeny tiny slice of bread. I have to say though my fussy teenagers ate their mac and cheese and beef baguettes without any bother… just the scones were a bit more style over substance me thinks, but them I’m a scone perfectionist!

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Fiona Kitchingham . 2024-08-17

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Lovely atmospheric setting. Unfortunately the food just does not cut it. Great menu but failed to deliver. The hummus open sandwich with roasted pepper had a mere scraping of hummus on it. My lentil soup tasted more like curried butternut squash and was thin. My husband’s stovies - please don’t mess with a traditional Scottish dish!! No red wine jus required!! Odd flavour too. Please, if you’re serving Scottish dishes, please get someone who can cook them! Very disappointing experience. We were guests but if I’d been paying I would have said something at the time. Such a shame as location is superb.

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chocolateyAberdeen . 2024-08-11

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Lovely “HighTea” - reserved ahead + requested vegetarian/vegan option in addition to ‘regular’ . Had the private tea room to ourselves which was wonderful with our toddler.

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Laura R.S. . 2024-07-30

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Really nice place. We had the afternoon tea and it was really nice. Staff are very nice and attentive

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Stevie Harrison . 2024-07-11

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A surprise break from West Sussex for my wife and I by our two daughters to visit Balmoral Castle, we called into this beautiful complex, including a visitor centre and restored station. We all had a beautiful cream tea, accompanied by traditional pots of tea. Service was great, as was the atmosphere. A wonderful prelude to our afternoon visit to the wonderful Balmoral Castle. Would recommend the Rothesay Rooms and would return again if we were in this beautiful part of Scotland. Much FREE parking in Ballater, which is a bonus.

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Alan Jones . 2024-07-09

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Delicious scones, great ambience, excellent service.

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James Lee . 2024-07-03

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Lovely place to stop for a bite. Pleasant, calm atmosphere. Fascinating to eat next to Queen Victoria’s train carriage, & to go inside her (authentically rebuilt) Waiting Room.

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Lisbeth Stewart . 2024-06-13

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We wanted a special afternoon tea for our American friends to experience. Jo was wonderful helping with this! You will not be disappointed going here! Everything was AMAZING. The tea was beautifully presented! Favourite sandwich was the coronation chicken-the BEST we’ve ever had! The savouries were lovely tasters. Scones and cream superb. The small cakes were divine! Then you finish the whole thing off with an amazing choice of teas!!

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Julie Iles . 2024-05-29

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Upmarket cafe in the superb looking Old Railway Station - We only went for the breakfast menu, but main food choices start at 11.30am. Very nice, freshly baked scones and coffee. All spotlessly clean and elegantly furnished with a mock rail carriage inside.

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Howard JONES . 2024-05-16

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Excellent menu. Great selection and very tasty.

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Andrew Kiggins . 2024-05-09

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Lovely cafe in Ballater, the place was beautiful and suited the vintage/antique style whilst still being modern and sleek. Hot chocolate was tasty as was the pesto and Parmesan scone with some lovely chunky chips (not pictured). Food selection look diverse and interesting, alcoholic drinks available as well as mocktails. If you’re in the area definitely go here for lunch with a lovely historical vibe.

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Finn walton . 2024-01-04

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Great atmosphere, but the food is average. The salmon sandwich was salty as hell, slaw was tasteless. I recommend it just as an attraction, because the inner look and style is amazing and unique.

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Yaroslav . 2024-01-03

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Was okay. Could have been more generous with jam and cream

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Louise Green . 2023-10-19

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We drove all the way there only to be told that we had to reserve 48 HOURS in advance for the afternoon tea. So yeah, if you’re in the area hoping to pop in, don’t bother. We were extremely disappointed.

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Geneviève Charland-Arcand . 2023-10-05

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Lovely atmosphere. Panini wasn't fully melted, but otherwise a nice spot for lunch

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Frankie Gibson . 2023-09-20

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Great place to go for a coffee and the scones were delicious, nice friendly staff

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Sheila Miller . 2023-08-25

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Nice clean place the old station at Ballater , very friendly staff we had scone and coffee the scone were very tasty with jam and cream just enough for elevenses

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Sheilar Miller . 2023-08-16

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Beautiful atmosphere, and very beautiful restoration of the carriage, Queen Victoria's tea room. The cakes are delicious and the tea is also delicious.

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Dany Szevo Dartus . 2023-08-16

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Polite and courteous service in a wonderful setting - a re-furbished Victorian railway station, as used by royalty. Good coffee and baking, with a warm welcome!

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Derek Scott . 2023-08-15

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If you're into trains? This is the place for you to have a relaxing coffee or tea.

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Alan Robb . 2023-07-27

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Very nice work on restoring the old station plenty of parking right outside

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Paul McCullock . 2023-07-12

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Lots of tourists off coach holidays use them...polite friendly staff..clean and tidy..choice on menu ok...depending how much you normally spend at home it always a bit in Scotland..put if you don't mind paying a bit extra than you normally do at home ..go for it treat your..hot and gold drinks served ...

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dawn dinsley . 2023-07-01

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Counter order place. Seemed to be an old train station. They even have a train car. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. The order was Smoked gammon panini, rosted chicken sandwich 🥪, broccoli 🥦 soup and Cullen skink soup 🍲 . Out the back the roasted chicken had Ingredients not listed on the menu (tomato relish) whish is listed on other items. Server gladly took it back and had it remade. I am not a fan of cold sandwich (Whish is the standard) however the roasted chicken is good well balance flavors. sandwich is very good. The Broccoli 🥦 soup is very good however I could hardly taste the Broccoli. The skink soup is good. good chucks of haddock and potatoes 🥔. Keep in mind is a full dish not a cup like the Broccoli soup. The Gammon panini is great. nice smokiness to it. the tomatoes 🍅 and cheese bring the whole thing together. the overall experience was good. Most of the food was excellent. The least liked dish was the roasted chicken sandwich and Broccoli soup. Would visit again.

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Benjamin Lugo Velez . 2023-06-30

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What a wonderful unique place to visit.Beautifully restored and no more expensive than other restaurants. We had great cappuccinos. Friendly service, very civilised ! People probably don't realise there is a restaurant at the old station, shame they can't advertise this better. Highly recommend, you won't forget a visit to this place !!

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Judy Linning . 2023-05-28

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Stopped for a quick coffee. Friendly staff. Cakes and coffee okay. Little gift shop as well.

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Peter Marples . 2023-05-24

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Thoroughly enjoyed our visit here. The food is good, not incredible but fairly priced and generous portions. But the real draw is the beautiful restoration of the building, which retains various features from the Victorian railway - as well as some interesting history. The staff were lovely and very attentive as well - definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.

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Simon Morley . 2023-04-23

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Very nice tea room surrounded by history

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John Middleton . 2023-04-20

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Historically interesting. Lovely staff. Fresh food.

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jintyjoy Orange . 2023-04-15

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Fantastic Sunday Lunch at Rothesay Rooms. All our group thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Everything was excellent, the food, the service and the ambiance. It really was all wonderful. Thank you!

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Jennifer Greenshields . 2022-10-16

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I've thought long and hard about this and I have decided that my meal here Mid- November 2021 was the best meal I've had! Each of the member of staff were faultless with their hospitality and it was actually one of the waiters first day! They also made our engagement celebration meal very special with some lovely touches. My fiancé has a dairy intolerance and the chef couldn't have been more accommodating, even after putting them on the spot at such short notice. I couldn't recommend this experience more. 10/10

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James Ball . 2021-12-01

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Best food we’ve had in years and incredible hospitality to match. The food is imaginative, unpretentious and delicious. Ross, Carolina and the team are terrific and so welcoming. The venue is excellent too. Will definitely revisit when we are in the area and truly appreciate the great experience we had for both meals.

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Sri Chandran . 2021-11-05

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The best Sunday roast of my life - both service and food wise. Thank you! Go here and book in advance.

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Bliss Baker . 2021-10-26

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Excellent food, delicious wine, friendly and helpful staff. Couldn't really ask for more.

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Steven Shorrocks . 2021-10-13

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Truly exceptional. Incredible food, great service and very reasonable prices. The attention to detail was meticulous, the taste and presentation of the food was superb. I couldn't find anything to fault if I tried.

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Chris Marron . 2021-08-02

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We ate at The Rothesay Rooms only last week and were delighted with the food, which was exceptional. What made our experience even more enjoyable was the young lady who served our meal and gave us exceptional recommendations for the accompanying wines. We will definitely be travelling up from Yorkshire before the end of the year, and we will be trying to book a table again.

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Appleyard Cars . 2021-07-27

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Excellent food and excellent service. A must for any train buff.

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Gregor Aiken . 2021-07-05

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Booked into the Rothsay Rooms for a Friday evening treat, during a recent spell in Ballater, as we visit semi-regularly..! Certainly was not disappointed, as the reception, service and food/drink was excellent. One positive thing regarding Covid, is that there is some decent space between tables in restaurants now-a-days. This is automatic in the Rothsay Rooms, as all tables/booths are suitably distanced. Will certainly revisit and recommend to others, who may pass through this delightful Scottish jewel...

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Rick Siffleet . 2021-07-05

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The Rothesay Rooms are owned by HRH the Prince of Wales, Duke of Rothesay, Prince Charles. Since opening they’ve won awards such as North East of Scotland Restaurant of the Year for 3 years in a row, and is a Michelin Plate Restaurant.

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Sarah Takahashi . 2021-04-30

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Always first class service and food. Thank you. We look forward to our next visit to Ballater an Rothesay Rooms

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240geraintd . 2020-12-14

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A little pricy, but if you enjoy very fresh gourmet food with a great atmosphere and excellent service, the price is well worth it.

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Yolanda Muñoz . 2020-11-28

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Have been planning to eat here for ages and at last had the pleasure last Saturday.On arrival the restaurant was about full which is a good sign.The place is tastefully decorated ,cosy and lovely to see into the kitchen where the chefs can be seen hard at work.The menu is very different and certainly not for the fussy eater,each course was lovely presented and delicious.The staff are friendly and professional.We felt relaxed and safe considering we are in the midst of a pandemic.Highly recommend if you like good food ,a special meal indeed.

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Sassisnipper . 2020-11-23

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We decided to take a short trip out to Ballater for lunch at the Rothesay Rooms. The greeting was very friendly and inviting, the atmosphere was calm and relaxing but interesting too with a great view of the open kitchen.Now . . . the food !! Wow !! Amuse Bouche of trout tartare with trout mousse was fresh, wonderfully seasoned and great flavour. Starter of Mallard Pithivier with onion jam was simply stunning, pheasant main course was delicious, as was the beef cheek and the Hake which I was allowed to sample from my family, and steamed orange pudding dessert was the perfect end to a 5 star lunch.Such a great place to eat, perfect service delivered by lovely people.We’ve eaten in a number of Michelin star restaurants and this is definitely worthy of the accolade. Try it and you’ll see what I mean.

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georgeeP5500UN . 2020-11-15

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Fabulous food, fabulous flavours and superb service made for a lovely dinner. Despite the restrictions this was a super evening.

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ChrisDAberdeen . 2020-11-14

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Pleasant atmosphere on a wet autumn day. Waiting staff were attentive and professional. Every course was delicious, good value for money.

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Midhill . 2020-11-13

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My fiancé and I dined here for lunch. We were nicely greeted at the door and taken to our seats promptly. Drink order was taken as soon as we sat down which was lovely. Throughout the service staff were very friendly and nothing seemed a hassle for them. Food was amazing with no faults at all. We will definitely be back again.

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Jimjams31 . 2020-10-30

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We’d originally booked this for an evening meal on holiday but a change in restrictions meant we couldn’t do that. The restaurant very quickly called and helped us book lunch as an alternative option. The food was super, communication excellent and the service top drawer. We had a super afternoon and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The menu is excellent, the food brilliantly cooked and I will certainly be back!

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AshT699 . 2020-10-19

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The experience we had from having our booking changed to our meal was handled expertly by amazingly efficient, friendly and knowledgeable staff. The food could not be faulted, the ambiance was delightful and the waiting staff attentive & friendly but not intrusive. They even noted it was our anniversary and presented us with a beautifully decorated plate of fudge congratulation us. We will certainly return and highly recommend that anyone considering a delightful dinning experience not to miss this restaurant.

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Michelle B . 2020-10-12

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We visited the Rothesay Rooms to celebrate my parents wedding anniversary and it was a five star dining experience. The staff were friendly, helpful and made us all feel relaxed. The food was outstanding. There is not one negative comment to make and if you are considering visiting the restaurant it is a must!

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EilidhWright . 2020-10-04

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The food was as good as I have had in any Michelin star restaurant. Every member of staff made us all very welcome and the service was excellent. This was truly a wonderful evening in all aspects, well done to you all.

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Lewis M . 2020-10-04

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Excellent food and service. Highly recommend.

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Mike Webster . 2020-10-04

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What an absolutely wonderful visit. The staff were phenomenal, and fit us in to a table magically. They were so kind and friendly, that it really made the visit special. The food is outstanding. Each individual item on the plate was ridiculously flavoursome but then when you combine them all together it’s like the orchestra coming together even though each instrument is great alone. Sounds pretentious I know, but I really don’t think I can write something that truly does it justice. Best meal I have had in recent memory: thank you for the wonderful experience.

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jadesy . 2020-09-28

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Great little restaurant in the town of Ballater which we visited while staying in Braemar. Great vegetarian options, smoked salmon and cured beetroot and scallop starters and orange drambuie sponge were highlights. Only comment is that portions could be slightly larger for the price.

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bluesky2020a . 2020-09-27

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I booked in advance here (highly recommended) a table for 4 on Saturday evening and I’m so glad I did. The restaurant itself provides a lovely setting for us to enjoy our meal. The staff were very friendly, helpful and attentive and the food itself was amazingly presented as well as being delicious too. Social distancing and hygiene standards were very good in light of current circumstances and it did not detract from the overall positive experience we had. And even though new restrictions of closing by 10pm that have recently came until force could have resulted in a rushed experience, the staff managed to deliver our 3 courses plus coffees with perfect timing. My family and I would whole heartedly recommend dining here and we shall return the next time we are back in the area.

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Mike1304 . 2020-09-26

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As usual the Ambience and high standard of service was second to non. The variation of the menu was very good as was the high quality of the food. Always a good venue to visit when in Ballater.

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John Greenall . 2020-09-25

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Like so many restaurants the Rothesay Rooms had been shut for around 6 months due to the pandemic. i couldn't believe my luck when I learned the Rothesay Rooms was re-opening the day after my birthday, and even though I had booked to dine elsewhere on my actual birthday, I booked for dinner right away, (booking an overnight stay in Ballater too).We were delighted to see how busy it was when we arrived for our 8.15pm table reservation. It was also good to see that there hadn't required to be more than a couple of tables removed for social distancing, as the tables are very well spaced out at the best of times.Having dined there 3 times before we just adore the food on the menu, and are in awe of the considerable time and huge effort which goes in to presenting such fabulous plates. After such a lengthy break being closed everything certainly seemed to be back running like clockwork both front of house and in the kitchen. The service was as always really attentive and very friendly.I began with Orkney Scallops and my husband chose the Young Grouse.It is impossible to describe all the mouth-watering components on these plates, and the attention to detail in the stunning presentation. Not just a work of art on the plate, but delicious too.For our main courses we each have our favourites too - always beef for my husband, and nearly always fish for me. I was delighted to find that Monkfish was on the menu, and my other half went for the Aberdeen Angus beef. Once again I have to stress that the plates are made up of 6 or 7 incredibly flavoursome ingredients that it is almost impossible to describe in just words. These plates were both absolutely scrumptious, and we both had tastes of the other's.Dessert - let me state that I have not eaten anything sweet for 16 months due to major health issues. Then let me state that the Rothesay Rooms sweet menu tempted me to throw caution to the wind and risk a dessert - first time since may 2019!I chose the Rhubarb dessert, and cannot describe at all in words just how lush the Elderflower Sorbet accompanying my Parfait was!! Visit and try it for yourself! My husband not normally one to go for Chocolate chose that sweet, and he was not disappointed with every divine morsel on his plate.With a Craft Lager, 2 large glasses of Malbec, a Double Espresso & a Cappuccino our bill came to £135.40. The Rothesay Rooms would not be classed as cheap by many, but I would say it is incredibly good value for the extraordinary standard of the food, the terrific service and lovely relaxed feel of the dining room. This is exceptional fine dining at its best. Head Chef Ross Cochrane is doing a remarkable job, as are all of his team, both in the kitchen and front of house. Top marks to all for a faultless service on the first night after a 6 month closure. A very memorable meal - hope to make a return visit again soon.

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Judi M . 2020-09-15

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Fantastic quality, first class 👍

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Kenneth Smith . 2020-09-13

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Had a fantastic meal here prior to lockdown. The food was exceptional, food was beautifully presented and nice atmosphere for a special occasion. Highly recommend.

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Lindsay Jackson . 2020-09-02

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Wow. Fantastic food and service at this fab restaurant in Ballater. We try to make it every year when we visit Scotland.

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Michael Mitchard . 2020-03-17

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We booked in to the Rothesay for a special occasion during our holidays & we were touched by the lengths the Head Chef Ross & the other Staff went to on the night. From the service & atmosphere to the exceptional food & wine we truely had one of the best meals we have ever. Thanks again :-) we will certainly highly recommend to Family & Friends.

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JennB272 . 2020-03-16

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We had dinner here on 6th March and whilst the restaurant was relatively quiet (7 or 8 tables of two) the ambience and front of house service was first class - neither rushed nor intrusive, getting the balance just right. We were served an appetiser of white bait with alioli accompaniment - very tasty. My “pig” filled ravioli starter was perfect, the ravioli was so thin and light, perfect for showcasing the depth of flavour in the meat. My guinea fowl main was an absolute winner too, it was melt in the mouth perfection. My husband had steak tartare followed by the venison and both dishes were outstanding (I sampled both!) We didn’t think we’d room for desserts but given the quality and delicious-ness of our previous courses, we had a wee break before I ordered poached pear, with white chocolate ice cream and a nut brittle, whilst my husband had cranachan with panacotta. What can I say? Both desserts were deliciously yummy and light, so a piece of advice, don’t pass on the desserts thinking you’re too full up, you’ll miss the perfect end to a perfect meal.

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Sedkar . 2020-03-07

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Just beautiful. Excellent food and very welcoming atmosphere. Will definitely come back

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Sanne Hogenbirk . 2020-03-06

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This was a beautiful anniversary meal. Beautiful fine dining.

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Maggie Wright . 2020-02-29

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Loved our very special meal we had for our anniversary. Staff were amazing- great attention to detail. Food was beautifully cooked, innovative and so tasty. It was a real delight to have this level of cooking expertise, very friendly staff and delicious menu. Would definitely recommend. Especially as they had also created a special littke treat plate for our anniversary. A real personal touch.

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Maggie481 . 2020-02-28

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Lovely venue, second visit both fantastic ! Scallops, curried haggis, venison and halibut superb flavours and the petit four white chocolate fudge is heavenly. Will return

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Yvonne T . 2020-02-20

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Final day of our holiday and brother in law decided it was his treat for lunch. We arrived early but it wasn't a problem, we were seated straight away given menus and drinks order taken. We were given plenty of time to decide what we wanted to eat while drinking our aperitifs. The starters were delicious, hot smoked salmon, ham hock terrine and venison pithivier which was particularly yummy.There was a slight hitch in the kitchen and the mains arrived for the men before the ladies, however an apology and a glass of prosecco each which was more than acceptable for the short wait. The food was beautifully presented and very tasty.We even had room for pudding. We finished the meal pleasantly full and satisfied.

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nanwithaplan . 2020-02-20

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Booked for the first time after reading the reviews. Must say that our meal was truly fantastic. Special thanks must go to the 2 people at front of house who made sure that our evening was special. My wife, who is coeliac, was well catered for too. Even though the menu is limited the chef adapted the meal to her particular requirement; she was blown away with the food and said that the flavours were amazing. For me the menu was everything expected from a restaurant that uses produce from the beautiful Scottish countryside and sea.So a special mention must go to chef and his amazing staff for making our evening so special.We have no hesitation to recommend this establishment. Well done to everyone.

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scotsporridge . 2020-02-03

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Excellent evening out with my Husband for my Birthday .Service was Excellent .Staff very friendly .Food was Excellent and a work of art was interesting to watch the busy chefs .Loved listening to the man playing the Classical Guitar ,I have never heard one before

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LynnE941 . 2020-01-26

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Well that was a night to remember.Now the only problem I will have writing this review is that those who have yet to discover this amazing restaurant will no doubt take the table I wish to book the next time .The staff are highly professional, knowledgeable, attentive without being intrusive , and the meal was really exceptional.I slid the ring onto the table somewhere between the wonderfully presented starter and the outstanding main course. The pre organised roses appeared with the coffee and petit fours.. and she actually said yes!!!Thank you Rothesay Rooms for such a memorable evening and making this day so discuss with your amazing service.Will definitely return .

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martyn0401 . 2019-12-22

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The salmon and lamb starters were dreamy. And our mains did not disappoint either! The service was also fantastic with perfectly timed courses and lovely staff. Would recommend to anyone in the Aberdeenshire area. Oh and you need to try the fudge! It was incredible.

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shonab465 . 2019-12-15

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12months since our last visit to Ballater and the Rothesay Rooms remains at the top of its game.Visited with friends for a late Friday lunch - it was not too busy and we were given a large table near the open kitchen. The welcome is very friendly and efficient as was the service throughout. We had the 2 course lunch at £23pp exc wine and coffee. My starter of Lamb Belly was excellent as was my main of Beef Cheek. Portions are not large but the flavours and presentation are excellent. A fine Malbec went perfectly with our food.Opening hours are quite restricted at this time of the year, but well worth any effort to get a table.

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Z9026MAbillf . 2019-12-13

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Visited here with my daughter and wife last week. The food was absolutely brilliant. Prices are very good, it is a lovely little restaurant and the staff are brilliant, Really friendly. Will definitely return and would 100% recommend this place.

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P452TEalext . 2019-12-11

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My wife and I enjoyed an exceptional meal at Rothsay Room in June with fine food, fine wines and attentive service. The ambience of the dining room was delightful and the only downside was that we had to drive back to our accommodation in Aboyne so we limited our alcohol intake.

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Daimler44 . 2019-12-10

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A beautiful place with old style charm and real attention to detail. The quality of food was first class and the service very friendly and attentive. A wonderful experience in this lovely Royal Deeside town.

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Braemar Media . 2019-12-08

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We have wanted to visit and dine here for ages, and my wife’s birthday made a perfect excuse to book a nearby guest house (Gordon House) so we could eat and drink to our heart’s content! What a special evening it was with great food, wine and service from happy and polite staff. We could see into the kitchen, which added to the experience as we could see different dishes to those we chose being plated up at the “pass”. Booking in advance seems essential, and the Rothesay Room’s system ensures you know confirmation, and are reminded of the booking.

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Pewterer . 2019-11-25

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Celebrated my 40th birthday for dinner and was supremely impressed with both the service from the two male servers who worked the room in harmony as well as the fantastic fare from the kitchen. Red Stag venison from the Balmoral estate was simply remarkable! Monkfish and scallops were wonderful too! Adherence to fresh, sustainable food by the kitchen should be applauded.

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smallshipgreatsea . 2019-11-18

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A beautiful place, with fantastic service . A good selection of gin with lots of local ones. The kitchen is visible from the restaurant and this was good to watch.

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00SEF66 . 2019-11-14

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We booked ahead for a lunch for 15 for my birthday. 3 members of the party were fussy children. In advance we were contacted about what they would enjoy eating and excellent goujons and chips with broccoli. Adults enjoyed Beef, Pork, Duck egg Fish as mains. Every plate was cleared and we couldn’t fault the meal or the service. Although we would not normally spend so much on a lunchtime meal, it was worth every penny.

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cannygirl49 . 2019-11-11

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Exceptional food and for lunch great value. Very hard to fault anything, from the very interesting menu to the innovative and superbly executed dishes. 2 visits in 2 weeks prove it was not a one off. Brilliant place.

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Derek L . 2019-11-01

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We have eaten here a couple of times but years apart . Very good still . Very good service and food excellent . Really enjoyed our evening here , here are some photos of our food last night .definitely worth a visit

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Deborah L . 2019-10-27

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Bad attitude from the main waiter from the minute you enter the restaurant, over defensive when asked questions, too cocky with comments and reluctant to be helpful, why is he client facing?

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Bigboy1959 . 2019-10-27

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Princr charles backed restaurant in ballater. Food is excellent.

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Steven Roberts . 2019-10-24

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Lovely Sunday lunch with some creative interpretations that came across deliciously.

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Scott Puddy . 2019-10-21

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We booked for dinner with our parents and just enjoyed the pleasure of the service and the food. A real pleasure to just arrive and to be looked after upon arrival from start to finish. In between food and staff a joy and real pleasure.

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iej2018 . 2019-10-21

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Dined at the Rothesay Rooms before in an evening but never had Sunday lunch. Great value with a 2 course or 3 course price. We opted for the Celeriac veloute to start with and then the Sunday roast I had chicken and my partner had beef. The Yorkshire puddings are amazing and they even served skirlie. Other lighter dishes were available and if I hadn’t been so stuffed a dessert would have been consumed as well. This a great find for lunch or dinner and excellent service, quality food. The kitchen is open and you can see dishes being prepared. Compliments to the staff for a well run restaurant.

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Pressendye . 2019-10-20

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We had an absolutely fab Sunday lunch here today. Food and service was brilliant ...our only disappointment was we were too full to try one of the delicious looking desserts. Will definitely be going back soon 😄

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Jason Denne . 2019-10-20

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Booked a table for 4, excellent Service and food. Enjoyed the fried white bait at the start with bread. Fresh seafood! Excellent meal!

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Seaside535289 . 2019-10-16

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Visited last week for dinner. Tried tasting menu paired with wines. Food and service were excellent. Thank you. Will call again.

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Wanderer722900 . 2019-10-14

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Visited last week for dinner. We had the tasting menu paired with wines. Food, wine and service were exceptional. Would visit again just wish it was closer.

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andrew W . 2019-10-14

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