The Deesidedly Tasty Company in Aberdeenshire

Excellent dinner in a lovely restaurant

We ended up in the Table de Hote part of the building which is split in 2. One side very expensive, limited choice. We were with a 6 year old, which should have been an indication that we were in the wrong side.... Other part of establishment would have been much better for us. Bespoke burgers, all the trimmings and a free drink....FFS. Much better value. We spent over £200 for 4 adults and 1 child. Make sure you book the right part of the establishment.... One kitchen serving 2 different restaurants, felt like we had been ripped off....the owner could have advised us better.

This is honestly an absolute gem in Ballater and one of the nicest tearooms we’ve ever visited. If you’re in the area it’s absolutely worth a visit. Built on the restored Victorian railway station you are seated in oodles of history and charm. It’s beautiful inside with plenty of seating both inside and out. On the right as you enter is booth seating that replicates a corridor train layout and on the left an open plan area with a replica of the royal family’s railway carriage. Beside the main door turn to your left and you’ll find a replica of the royal waiting room which was beautifully presented. We loved the attention to detail throughout and how spotless the whole place was. They have a nice selection of hot and cold food and drink and loved that the menu showed where each of the locally sourced ingredients came from. The menu isn’t huge but this shows they specialise in quality rather than quantity. Their cake and home bake selection is amazing and each looked as nice as the last. We went for some hot drinks, breakfast roll and a cake each. Everything we ate and drank was delicious and you can tell the ingredients were quality and worth every penny. Two younger male staff served and both delivered excellent customer service. We head out Deeside a lot and can’t wait to go back.

We had a large private party at the Tor-Na-Coille hotel and I am so glad we chose this venue. Every member of staff we spoke to had a wonderful attitude, they were incredibly helpful, and the service was impeccable. The venue itself is stunning throughout and the private dining space is no exception. We barely had to decorate the space to make it look beautiful. We chose a buffet meal and it was well received, tasty, and reasonably priced. There was a stage in our room perfect for entertainment, and also a bar within the room allowing you to order drinks without leaving the party. We will be very pleased to visit again soon for lunch. Big thank you to Rami, Rachel, Amy, Callum, and the rest of the team!