The Cottage Restaurant in Argyll & Bute

This place could easily be missed as it’s slightly tucked away, but so pleased we found it! If you are looking for delicious home cooked food in a warm, welcoming restaurant, give this a try. You won’t be disappointed.

We were staying in Inverary for the night and hadn't made any arrangements for eating. We found details of this place, called and luckily managed to secure a table as it was a busy Friday night. It is a very unassuming building and entrance but it more than makes up for it with its warmth and lovely welcome when we got there. The menu isn't large but offered something for all tastes. We had the bruschetta and small portion fishcake for starters, then the steak pie and salmon goujons for mains. Everything freshly made, it tasted incredible and unfortunately we had no room for desserts. The staff were so friendly and the atmosphere second to none. Would definitely revisit if in the area.

Local people recommended this lovely place. My husband and myself had lunch today food really good,customer service was spot on prices also reasonable. . We would highly recommend this cosy place 🙂

Etwas versteckt und nicht direkt an der Hauptstrasse gelegen ist das "Cottage". Hier werden super Kleinigkeiten zum Lunch serviert. Man darf sich dann nur nicht zu einer Dessertauswahl verführen lassen. Die sind relativ gross und da haben Naschkatzen wie wir sogar kapituliert!

What a great find! Went in for lunch as the menu looked really good, we received a friendly welcome and were showed to a table. Super quick service and I have no idea who was working in the kitchen as the food was with us in double quick time!! Food was plentiful and really tasty, the staff were very attentive and as the minutes passed the place filled up. It is obviously a very well known place as within 30 minutes it was full. So, great place with excellent food but tucked away up a side street, do look out for it when in Inveraray.

This restaurant is an absolute gem with fantastic attentive staff and very reasonable priced quality food, would highly recommend.

Really lovely food inc desserts. Everyone around us were complimenting the staff about their food. Definitely a good find, would recommend.

Attended for a family dinner on Sunday. What a cosy wee place! Made to feel welcome and comfortable. Food was lovely. Staff were all very pleasant. Great homely food. Would recommend.

We were happy with our visit to the cottage restaurant in Inverary. We stopped off on our way to our hotel on Loch Fyne. Staff were pleasant and the menu adequate for our needs. There is lots of choice in Inverary and when we visited the cottage was quiet and service very good. Menu choices suited us at fair prices.

Well we didn't manage to have dinner here as the sign on the door said that it was full! That must be a good sign hence the five stars!😏

Pretty decent variety of food. Different soups and many pastries. They were very full but still managed to get food out at a reasonable rate even with people ordering takeout!. Located mid Main Street not too far from anything.

A small restaurant, tucked away down a path off the main street in Inveraray. The welcome was friendly as was the service. At first glance the menu looked a little "standard", but the food we had was excellent. The Loch Fyne smoked salmon starter was very good, and the chicken stuffed with haggis, accompanied by dauphinoise potatoes and fresh vegetables was excellent. Portion sizes were generous. The desserts looked very nice but we didn't have room left to attempt them.

My husband and I stopped by this tiny little restaurant aptly named the Cottage Restaurant, given that it has fewer than 10 tables. Food is homemade and delicious, certainly helped by all the locally sourced ingredients such as salmon from Loch Fyne, venison etc…. We shared the smoked salmon duo as an appetizer, which was phenomenal! After a heavy lunch, my husband opted to have a Caesar salad with home fried chicken breast. I had the seared duck breast. Both dishes were excellent! For dessert we had the homemade fruit crumble which was also top notch. Service is excellent in this family owned and operated restaurant.

Fantastic food and wonderful service. Seafood platter and fish pie were amazing. A lovely friendly place to eat and such excellent value for money.

Beautiful restaurant situated in a lovely location. Really friendly staff and nice atmosphere. Food was amazing.

This quaint little family restaurant was one of the highlights of our trip. I am so glad we made a booking here our first night in Inverary as they were an obvious hotspot! The food was scrumptious and the service was so friendly and genuine. We ate everything they put in front of us. This place is just one of many reasons to visit Inverary!

ALL GOOD HOMEMADE FOOD. Excellent. You don't get that in many places nowadays. Best place we've eaten in ages and would highly recommend. Great friendly service. Homemade desserts too. Top class

Lovely fresh food and very friendly staff Salmon fish cakes tasted as though they were made to order - so fresh tasting. Home made fruit crumble made with seasonal fruits. Would thoroughly recommend.

Fantastic food & service. All our meals were perfect. Great selection on the menu and the desserts are amazing! Will deffo be going back.

Fantastic restaurant, everything was great from the lovely welcome we received to the quality of the food . Pity it’s not nearer to where we live.

Really enjoyed our meal here while staying in Inveraray. A good selection of options on the menu. The food was prepared quickly, plentiful and was piping hot. The best part was the friendly service we received from the staff. They loved our wee dog and...

Der Service war sehr zuvorkommend und aufmerksam. Am Anfang gab es direkt einen Krug Wasser, was wir sehr gut fanden....

First time in Inveraray and unsure where to have dinner. Booked this restaurant and we had a lovely experience. Cosy restaurant and welcoming staff. Excellent service and we both enjoyed our starter and main course but no room left for a dessert!

Excellent food and service even when they were really busy. Everything is homemade and freshly made. I never eat desserts but I just had to have one and glad I did

We had a lovely seafood meal at this very nice restaurant hidden away in the heart of Inverary. Friendly staff and very quick srrvice. A good selection on the menu. The desserts looked wonderful but unfortunately, we had eaten too much already. Maybe next time....

We were told to avoid the George, so we came here for dinner on our second evening in Inveraray. The service was impeccable and really friendly waitstaff. We really enjoyed our meals, very generous portions, but perhaps a little bland - not totally outstanding. My...

An excellent little restaurant, staff couldn't have been friendlier or more helpful. We arrived shortly before 4pm and expected to be told that they were closing, but no we were welcomed warmly. The food was very good and the helpful owner assisted my friend in...

We were simply out for a walk in the town after having visited the castle and dropped in for a coffee. We each had a fruit scone with jam and cream. The service was first class and the tea/ coffee was just what we were...

We went to The Cottage for dinner at the weekend and as expected had an excellent dining experience. We order the salmon dish and the cottage pie, both were excellent. The service here is excellent and very personal with the staff taking the time to...

It’s very easy to miss this place and you will be glad you didn’t once you sit down to the food. Tucked away down the lane at the top of the Main Street opposite the jail museum it only has a dozen tables in the...

This is a lovely restaurant, simply and classically decorated with friendly and helpful staff, a good menu and excellent food. We couldn’t have asked for more! They were really friendly to our two young children, too. We really enjoyed our meal and would definitely return

Really tasty food and friendly staff. Good menu choice with some non dairy options for those who want it. All food well cooked and well presented even the food from the children's section.

Stumbled upon this welcoming restaurant a few months ago in October. We had some delicious and warming food, at very reasonable pricing! The staff were very friendly and welcoming, and will definitely be back on our next visit up to Inveraray

Great little place for lunch. Reasonable prices too. Able to cope with food allergies. It is quite popular with locals.

Lovely warm welcome. Food was fantastic- great gluten free options and very dog friendly. Brilliant selection of homemade cakes. Highly recommended.

Ristorante molto carino ed intimo. Il personale è gentilissimo. Da provare la Steak Pie ed i dolci. Prezzi nella media....

Service delightful, food fresh and home made( had soup and salmon patty) and lemon cheesecake - toilets clean and available - prices very reasonable

We have eaten in the Cottage many times and have never had anything less than perfect to eat whether it is Catherine's scones and cakes or the delicious home made ample portioned meals. Catherine's baking skills are legendary and last night the lemon glazed cheesecake...

Visited the Cottage once again and not disappointed, the meal was absolutely brilliant. Good food, excellent service and friendly staff. What more can you ask for. Will be back! Thank you again.

We had a beautiful meal ,very friendly and helpful staff .well worth a visit and if back in the area we will definitely be booking.

Visited twice during our visit to the area with our two black Labrador, extremely dog friendly and the restaurant gave great service both times, the portion size were big and the quality was superb, the venison cottage pie was excellent but the home made steak...

Cannot recommend this place highly enough. The staff were incredible, the service was fantastic and the food was lovely. I would go back to inverary just to go back to this place for dinner. I had a malteser slice for dessert and I wish I...

A great little restaurant with a menu that offers a range of good well prepared meals, sitting between GOOD home cooking and Bistro style food and simply gorgeous desserts. Owner is front of house and is very friendly and ensures that customers have a good...

We visited today and it is quite a cramped restaurant that has tables very very close with no room to move when ur eating your dinner! Fish and chips lacked any seasoning and the tartare sauce tasted of nothing! The steak pie lacked seasoning and...

Really great place to eat. The food is homely and delicious, the cottage is cosy and welcoming and the staff are so nice, friendly and attentive. Their knowledge of local area is amazing too! Would really recommend a visit and will definitely be coming back.

Super leckeres Essen. Vorspeisen Hauptgang, Nachtisch - alles liebevoll angerichtet und wohlschmeckend. Dazu ein ausgesucht höflicher und freundlicher Service. Einfach...

We are local to the area but have never been here before getting a bit fed up with the George and there frozen food tried today after a friend advised of how good it was. We had a great lunch. My husband had the special...

We stopped off in Inveraray for lunch and after trying one place that was not dog friendly luckily we found The Cottage and so glad we did. Lovely home cooked food and very friendly staff. The dogs were made very welcome and given water bowls....

Just had a meal at the Cottage Restaurant. The meal was absolutely delicious,great value for money. Served with friendly staff and nothing is too difficult to help your stay as comfortable as possible. Not too well advertised on main Street as the premises is located...

Had quick lunch here while visiting Inveraray for the day. Food was lovely and the service was great. Totally recommend.

We popped in after visiting the Jail across the road for a bite to eat before dinner later at the InverarayInn. There were 12 of us as three families and a labrador and they kindly accomodated us all, bringing a drink of water and a...

This place is a fantastic spot for lunch with young kids. Soup was fantastic and the boys loved their sandwiches / chicken nuggets. The quality of the food was great and the staff were very friendly. Would definitely recommend

Found this hidden away licenced restaurant whilst visiting Inveraray on a coach trip. Whilst it isn't the cheapest place, it was worth every penny. We had a prawn sandwich - bread was thick & very fresh, filled with plump prawns in Marie Rose sauce served...

This café is tucked away down a lane just off Main Street East (opposite The George Hotel) so it would be easy to miss. If you’re looking a lunchtime snack, as we were, it’s worth considering. It’s a very compact space with a few steps...

What a gem of a find tucked away in the heart of Inveraray! We were staying nearby for three days with our x8 wedding guests and wanted a little restaurant that would cater for our party for two nights. Rosslyn and Ally were absolutely wonderful...

We had an excellent meal at the Cottage Restaurant, which serves very high quality home cooked food. Our starters of Loch Fyne Bradan Rost salmon fishcakes with homemade coleslaw were delicious as were the chicken stroganoff and beef lasagne main courses. Very reasonably priced wine...

A superb high quality three course meal and service with a smile. The fish cake starter was delicious. I had beef lasagne and my husband chicken stroganoff. Both so different and very tasty. We were spoilt for choice, from a very comprehensive menu. The ice...

Great service and friendly staff, tasty food with nice portion sizes. Tucked off the high street, but a great hidden gem.

Great food and really good service, staff were excellent, great choice something for everyone, food all appeared to be home made, lasagna and steak pie were great as was the rhubarb crumble and lemon cheesecake, if back in area definitely be back

Lucky to get a late booking the day before.Food was excellent as were the staff.Who were very friendly.Will return for sure when in the area.

A little hidden gem . Tucked away off the main road. Lovely food and ale. Venison cottage pie, amazing. Excellent friendly service.

This little restaurant, is the best restaurant in Inveraray. Superb service and fantastic food, I would go out of my way to return, just to visit The Cottage again. Thank you for a lovely evening.

It’s a small restaurant with brilliant staff. They really care that you have a great meal and experience. Terrific food served with a smile!

This place is opposite the Jail in Inverary, hidden away from the main drag and what an absolute little gem. It is not big but it packs a big punch. We stopped tor coffee and cake and firstly I was able to get my usual...

Licenced restaurant located in a well lit basement just off the main street. Only small, but it was full on the evening we went. Not surprising as the food was lovely and the service really was very friendly and welcoming. II had a wonderful seafood...

Looked everywhere for somewhere decent to have lunch and found this Hidden Gem. Food was amazing. Staff was lovely. Will definitely come back here when where next here. Thankyou so much :-) xx

Definitely worth a visit to this family restaurant. The food was yummy and our waitress was so friendly. Small, locally sourced food that tasted great. We would have definitely gone back if we had more time!

We fell upon this beautiful restuarant while we had been let down by our on site food service , and what a fabulous find it was We will definitely be back before we leave So accommodating when we had two smaller children with us made...

As you'll see from my profile, it has been far too long since the last time I left a review on TripAdvisor, but I felt compelled to write something after the fantastic meal we had at The Cottage. When I made the booking, I was...

Great value and good quality food. Starters were lovely fish cakes and deep fried Brie came with a lovely salad and tasty coleslaw. We both had the breaded haddock special with chips all delightful ice and warm and the chips were fab. Staff friendly and...

We had a stopped by and looked at the menu during the afternoon and decide to stop by later. We were not disappointed. On entering you would not be wrong in thinking it looks more like a cafe but do look past the modest decor....

We had a meal here last night and I have to say it was the best meal ever. I had the pork steaks with an incredible sauce with haggis. It was with out a doubt a great combination. The service was superb and all of...

Outstanding service and food. Great portions and extremely tasty. An excellent children's menu. Will not dissapoint. The best in our opinion on offer in Inveraray. Must book only seats sixteen

Enjoyed a great meal at the Cottage last night Monday 8th August. Good service and an excellent reception on arrival. Many thanks.

Fabulous home cooked meal with friendly staff in small restaurant cafe . Deserved all the plaudits from previous reviews . We had mushroom soup/steak /salmon and fish pie and all were excellent . Bought home made cakes to go as we were in a rush...

We visited 3 times in 1 week and only because we ate in twice and others wanted to try elsewhere. Some of us would have eaten here every night! We couldn't fault it. Brilliant, friendly front of house service by Mrs Monroe and Kathryn (hope...

Visited Inveraray many times and so annoyed we haven't been here before now. Forget the bigger establishments and you'll be glad you did, this wee gem of a place offers a great selective menu and the food/portion size is amazing, good quality ingredients, fantastic customer...

Excellent service and lots of choice. We opted for fish dishes and were delighted. The portions were hearty and the quality of the food matched its generosity. Service could not have been more friendly and efficient. Recommended.

Had an evening meal. Really friendly staff and good food. Fish Pie was substantial and full of a variety of fish.

Popped in here for a bite to eat, not expecting too much. Food was really well prepared and delightful. Everything was so fresh and had that 'home-made' touch, even the side salad was delicious. Nice relaxed atmosphere. I unexpectedly recommend this wee place!

We passed through a year ago so thought we would visit again and we’re definitely not disappointed. We noticed that the chicken curry was missing from the menu which we were looking forward to. We just mentioned it in passing and the next minute they...

I had soup and a panini both were delicious ,husband had a scone and a latte also very good,Everything was lovely and clean and social distancing and track and trace in place .

Don’t miss this little hidden gem of a restaurant in Inveraray. Really excellent good value home cooked food and friendly service from the owners. We had a couple of evening meals there while visiting the area recently and would highly recommend the fish cakes and...

We got the last table - thank goodness! Just so friendly, easy going, welcoming kitchen-type cozy diner. To be honest, we didn't expect anything other than a nice meal. It was first class, start to finish. And great service too. Its a place where you...

visited with my 2 little boys and husband. The lady who served us was very attentive, great kids meals and really reasonable, woukd definitely recommend for families. highchair etc all cleaned before use and mask worn by hostess, felt very safe with all the extra...

On Holiday in the area for a week so we stopped off for an evening meal with our friends last week. Great food, would recomend the pies as they have a proper pastry all round and not just a slab put on top of a...

Four of us came for supper whilst staying in the area. There was a welcoming and friendly feel right from the start. Having had a large lunch earlier in the day, we only had a light supper of pate and cooked brie wedges, but both...

We enjoying going to The Cottage and dont let the outside put you off. I would say its more restaurant food at cafe prices. Family owned and run. Great portions of fresh food with great service.

This restaurant came highly recommended from our hotelier so gave it a go and just loved it. It’s not glam, it’s homely, extremely friendly and welcoming. The staff were truly wonderful chatty and interested in your journey and the meals generous and hearty which was...

Lovy meal in this friendly, family owned restaurant. Garlic mushrooms followed by a wonderful chicken curry. My wife had a gorgeous burger and we enjoyed a sticky toffee pudding and apple crumble. Really good service with great Covid precautions. Tables well spaced, masks in place...

Nice lunch, place is very clean and waitress very nice, a few steps down into place which my friends struggled with having a walking stick.

Had a good lunch here so decided to come back in evening for tea - equally good & relaxed. Good, tasty well-cooked food, nice menu (& licensed), didn’t bat an eyelid accommodating my fussy-eater husband, pleasant staff - couldn’t ask for more really!

We have often passed this restaurant during strolls around Inverary and thought "we must go there sometime". Finally this time we popped in and were glad that we did. Their COVID-19 precautions were scrupulous: no-one was allowed to sit down until hands were sanitised, and...

We had dinner here during our recent stay in Inveraray. All relevant precautions were taken due to Covid 19. The lady serving was friendly and helpful and the food was very good.

Looking for somewhere to have a late lunch in Inveraray the shops & eating places in the Main Street were busy and everyone was doing their best to maintain social distancing regulations. We then noticed a sign for the Cottage Restaurant and ventured along the...

On our way further north stopped to see if could get lunch in Inveraray and came across The Cottage.In these strange times, we were lucky to get a table as a walk in and felt quite comfortable with the safety precautions in place.Had a very tasty prawn ciabatta - not often its king prawns that are served and hubby had a lovely toastie.Great pot of tea and a coffee and all very reasonably priced.Lovely wee place.

We arrived on a Friday evening at 18:00 and hadn't booked. Inveraray was much quieter than we had expected and we were the only diners at that stage in the restaurant. I had fish pie which came with an accompaniment of lightly cooked fresh veg and salad. My wife had lasagne. We both thoroughly enjoyed the meal. There is a nicely stocked fridge and bar. The service from the owner was very pleasant and efficient and we weren't hurried. .

excellent food, excellent service, clean, found it reasonably priced. it's hidden off the beaten track but you will not be disappointed, well worth a visit

Popped in for a quick lunch and paid £34 for 4 sort drinks, 2 filled baked potatoes, 1 panini, 1 cheese toastie and a side of chips. Food was good and service pleasant. Only complaint was the toastie was rather flat so I would recommend adjusting the pressure on the sandwich press.

Siamo capitati per caso in questo ristorante a Inveraray. È un po' nascosto in una vietta del centro. Il locale non è molto grande ma abbiamo avuto fortuna di trovare un tavolo disponibile. Abbiamo ordinato per antipasto pane tostato con patè davvero buono e un'insalata e una pie con pesce, patate e formaggio. Tipico scozzese, molto buona anche se un po' pesantina. Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo.