The Dormy Restaurant in Perth & Kinross

Quite frankly the worst food I've ever eaten in a restaurant. This being at a high end Scottish golf course I was expecting at least reasonable food, the menu was predominantly Indian. That in itself seemed inappropriate. I had a chicken burger, it looked good but as soon as I took a bite of it I was shocked at how completely vile it tasted. I don't know how it's even possible to make something as basic as that so horrible, it had a underlying disgusting flavor being masked with excessive seasoning. Very soggy, peppery, spicy, salty and sour at the same time. I forced my way though it, considering it took near an hour for it to arrive I wasn't sending it back. But it was real bad and I'm not even a remotely fussy eater. I don't have the words to describe how bad it was, just take my word for it. None of the food that we ordered looked particularly great, considering where it is and the real excessive pricing it was shockingly bad. It's has a nice atmosphere obviously, traditionally furnished etc. The restaurant itself is clearly getting by on the prestige of the golf course and no way could stay open elsewhere.

Always luv coming to the Dormy House! The team are so accommodating and professional! And there's something on the menu for everyone! X 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

As usual, delicious food and friendly service.

Briplace for a breakfast or just a hot roll before your golf. The staff are so nice , friendly and can't do enough for you.

Continues to serve good food and be really busy. Visited again this weekend and really enjoyed it.

Stunning, so well looked after 😍 What an experience, blown away 😎

Very nice restaurant in Gleneagles. Great view of hole 1 of the King's Course.

Had a lovely birthday lunch, a gift from son and daughter in law.

We can in different hours of the day, for coffee and a light bite to eat during morning time, it was ok but not impressed. Then we came back another day for drinks and pizza, the pizza was awesome, especially the cheese! Then we came to a dinner hosted at The Dormy, the dinner was Indian food (curry, etc) and it was great quality and tasted great! The staff is the best part at The Dormy, especially Roxy, she is the best!!!

Excellent food at reasonable prices for a 5 star resort facility. Gorgeous views

Terrible coffee, staff knowledge of what they are selling was incredibly poor. They advertise “Cafetière Coffee, Gleneagles Blend”, which after debating with two staff, one manager and their barista, I can confirm is just filter coffee made in the back and put into a lovely cafetière pot 🤦🏼‍♂️. When I tried explain that the coffee grinds should be in my pot so it can be brewed, I was told that I must be “looking for a French press”, eh yes, french press & cafetière are the same thing 🤦🏼‍♂️. FYI - also love a filter coffee but the reason for questioning what I had been served was that their filter was very poor, weak and stewed. Must do better.

We had a great light lunch here after our round at the Queens. The team were great and let me have a taster of the beer before I ordered the full pint (good decision as peach Melba is not for me!) When we arrived the lady at the front said she was relieved that we had a booking. I’m not sure why as there were only a few tables of people inside….but this is how all the reservations for dinner seem to work at Gleneagles, on a fear principle. I’m not sure why, maybe to drive demand by making you think you are really lucky to be there. I’d recommend it for a quick lunch after golf. But I definitely don’t recommend staying at Gleneagles the hotel. It’s overpriced, stuffy, and the worst beds I have ever seen.

I could not recommend the Dormy restaurant. The food is well below the standard one would expect from one of the dining options in Gleneagles service was pleasant but very slow with food being served at the table at intervals to our table . The menu should be overhauled and a new chef appointed

We had a lovely lunch for a special birthday. The staff couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. My father is in a wheelchair and all the staff in the clubhouse were accommodating and helpful. The food was delicious, considering the setting and the huge portion sizes, we found it very good value for money. A huge menu selection made it difficult to choose but we had the haggis and the mussels, which were lovely. We treated ourselves to desserts, which were gorgeous. Thank you to everyone at the Dormy, we will hopefully get the chance to return again.

I was served English breakfast tea bag for tea when I ordered Earl Grey leaf tea. On my 4th or 5th visit for tea with friends, I was provided the same info : gluten free scones are finished. It's surely not rocket science to bake more if they are so in demand and finish each day ! Also no smile on the faces of majority of the staff. I am so disappointed because if this is Scotland's best property - then what is what's not the best

Clubhouse bar for all golfers and visitors. Top end prices might put a few people off.

No gluten free scones or muffins for celiacs. Quite insensitive. Staff too busy to lend an ear to a guest. Not the standards of service or food options expected from a star category hotel. Visited on 28th June, if management wishes to confirm and investigate. May 20, 2024. Had to take friends for tea. We were three. I asked for Earl Grey tea and was served English breakfast. My two friends's hot coffee was served cold. Same reply as ever : we have run out of gf scones. If that is true, then for years now - no one has thought of baking some more if they run out of them !? Not one smile on any face of the staff. Do they get any training at all, one wonders.

There was ants by the table 😂 everything else was perfect 👌

Whilst great place, had to wait quite a while for a bacon roll. It was dry and could have been warmer. Staff were very pleasant.

Very limited lunch menu. Food was good. Unfortunately we were there when old firm game was on and the volume from TV was unbearable we left as soon as we had eaten.

Golf club bar. Great service decent menu.

Haggis and mash £26 bit steep for me

Great service, lovely food and an excellent setting at Gleneagles

We had dinner here one night whilst staying at the Gleneagles. Really enjoyed it, not a fancy setting like the hotel but the food was great (we ate from the curry section) and we really enjoyed the atmosphere, relaxed, staff were brilliant. Overlooks the golf course too.

Stunning setting, fantastic service and incredible food. The Chicken Tikka burger was superb.

Wonderful place to visit . Food and staff fantastic

A bit disappointed with this to be honest. In fairness it was very busy but I watched my house tandoori sit under a heat lamp for about 8 minutes before my wife's meal was ready. As a result the chicken was quite dry and with no curry sauce I struggled to eat it. 4 pieces of pakora at about £3.75 each and not served with a salad is a bit much but that's Gleneagles prices for you. Fantastic setting and my wife's burger was excellent.

Great service every time. Food is perfect and the drinks are lovely.

Nice food, great service, and venue very expensive for what we got however

Lovely place but make sure you have deep pockets. £18 for a glass of red wine!

Dining at the Dormy continues to be an enjoyable experience. Always plenty of staff to attend to your table and service is very good given that the place is usually busy. We’ve been to the Dormy twice now and both visits have been above average (compared to similar establishments). Food there is well executed and tasty with plenty of options for all foodies. At the forefront of their menu is the Indian Tandoor and other Indian dishes. The Indian menu is excellent, maybe not so much the vegetable pakoras we had on our last visit (it was a tad burnt) – but the dal makhani is superb – as were the papadams (nice, light, and not greasy), fish curry, and chicken tandoor. Perhaps the kitchen can up their game in the chutney department! The place, however, can get momentarily smoky at times, especially when their tandoor oven is working extra hard, and the aromas from the open kitchen wafts through the restaurant. Overall, the Dormy is a lovely place to dine and enjoy a few drinks. The name ‘Gleneagles’ is not associated with the word ‘cheap,’ and the location and its championship golf courses should clue anyone in on the price range of their menus.

Over rated, over priced and underwhelming dining experience. Seated next to the cooking area overbearing cooking smells. Shared Indian platter as a starter was deep fried, greasy and tasted like it had come from the freezer. Nan bread and rice were nice. Chicken Makhani tasted like Heinz tomato soup and lacked spice. Not cheap at £24 per serving.

Breakfast was good but definitely paying a premium for the location.

Had dinner in the Dormy while staying at Gleneagles. Both husband and I opted for two different curries from the menu. Both were absolutely delicious. The service was fantastic and the staff were very attentive. Highly recommend.

Claire the waitress there is very kind, very helpful, well mannered and always puts her best self on display.

Service was absolutely first class. Will definitely be back.

Really love the atmosphere at the Dormy - they have done the lights, music and decor to perfection. We also love the open fire. The staff are so friendly and helpful and the food is extremely fresh and to a good standard. Thank you

Just perfect- busy- but very very well run so you you get a vibrant atmosphere without any of the usual downsides

Great meal here on our recent stay at Gleneagles. The staff were attentive and friendly. Great service...especially when I ordered my second Tiramisu cocktail and the waitress suggested a decaf due to it being a bit later. It was the little things that made a huge difference. Our meal was fantastic. So fresh and tasty. We both agreed that was the best Naan bread we've ever tasted.

Great food and lovely setting. Staff couldn't be more helpful.

Sunday Roast Sirloin was superb. Nice relaxed atmosphere with great views over the Golf Courses. Service attentive with a smile. Excellent

Great bit of meat (500g ribeye) but could have been cooked better imo came rare and don't think it was cooked low and slow as it wasn't as rendered as would expect. Char flavour was great but it was under seasoned imo also very expensive (75£ for steak and no sides). My partner had the chicken which wasn't grilled as far as I could tell and it was serviceable. Room was stunning and service was good but not the standard we received from other venues in Gleneagles.

Food fantastic atmosphere and views great but service very slow

Great for casual dining. Food was very good but not cheap for what you get but you're paying for ambiance, location & very good service. ( On a sunny day the views are superb, not quite so when it's pouring 😆.)

Superb place to eat or chill out for a drink

Always good whenever we’ve been

Lovely restaurant. Food was delicious, service was fast and staff were all so lovely and so helpful!

We had lunch at The Dormy. The service was first class and the food was simply delicious. Amazing views over the golf course. Advisable to book before you go. Definitely worth a visit.

Beautiful breakfast here in a gorgeous setting. Staff couldn't do enough for us and was followed by a stunning golf course !

Great restaurants. Food was tasteful, would have liked the portion to be a bit larger.

A staple for us. Went for a drive to Gleneagles and arrived at the Dormy for lunch. Be sure to book a table, very busy place. I ordered the prawn cocktail, then the club sandwich with a side of fries. Then dessert. Wife had some cocktails too. Service was excellent as you would expect.

Pity they didn't think to put the price of a Sunday roast on the menu!!

Food was good, service was good. Watching people play golf badly was fun too...

A really lovely place any time of the day. Great service, really good food go hand in hand here. Highly recommended

Staff very efficient and friendly ,food excellent.

Great staff, lovely food . Great setting

Luxury dining after playing Queens Course at Gleneagles. Always a pleasure to eat in the Dormy , whether golf has been good or not.

Can't fault the food or service, all spot-on, also not too formal. Perhaps a little pricey but you get what you pay for. Certainly will be back.

Burger, chips, and a pint were a perfect end to a great round. That’s for the great service and experience.

Been here a few times excellent food, staff brilliant and the food is even better 😋

Service was slow but professional

Lovely relaxed atmosphere. It does get very busy of an evening and can be quite noisy, especially if there are children running about. The food was faultless. Absolutely delicious and very well prepared and presented. Waiting staff we were extremely busy but were attentive. All in all a great place to eat, relax and socialise.

Simple fare excellently cooked and served. Loved it!!

Great day at Gleneagles , 4 ball on Centenary course , weather was great for winter , all greens were in play , had a few beers in the Dormy , staff and course first class , thanks 🙏

Very nice experience. Excellent staff.

Beautiful place lovely food but not if your watching the pennies 😂😂🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♂️💸💸

The venue is lovely. This is the clubhouse for the 5 star Gleneagles hotel. It's historically expensive. You can 100% get better food and service at several of the local Auchterarder restaurants but they don't include the view. Our meal was served in 2 parts: kids first, then adults. We weren't asked about this and would have preferred to dine as a family. We asked to be moved in an empty restaurant, they had to think about this. It should have been an instant 'no problem'. We asked for a straw for a drink - twice. My 11yr old was served off the kids menu on a plate for a 2 yr old. Had to ask for a proper plate. My son's minute steak was luke warm at best. Finally they had charged for a more expensive wine. I'd add that the kids meals seem to have made a remarkable (but not stellar) improvement having resembled microwave meals in the past. Gleneagles should be about fine tuning that 1% with 99% perfection but as per every other time, they dine off their name and location, not by being the best (something they charge for yet seldom follow through on). There also seems to be huge inconsistency in the application of their distasteful 'discretionary' 12% service charge. Make sure you have this removed for all of the above reasons.

Great to be back. One of my favourite hotels. Will be back again.

Very nice place to chill before and after a round of golf. Staff are very nice, unlike some of the rude customers that were being difficult with the staff.

Food substandard . Four stars for the hamburger One star for the fish and chips , salty and oily . Decent service. Forgot out table water . Pleasant environment

Went on Saturday food great service great.went on Sunday food good service was very slow even though it was a bit quieter

Very lovely setting and excellent service

Excellent food and service. Not cheap but this is Gleneagles! 😀

Fabulous. Best curry in ages ,good prices.

Great Food Great Price And most importantly..... Great service Well done team and keep up the good work 👏

Lovely food, great service, nice atmosphere. Tandoori lamb chops were out of this world

Birthday lunch with my partner. Been before but you feel special every trip.

Absolute must to visit this place. Fantastic food, great service and lovely atmosphere. Loved it. Will definitely be back

Having travelled extensively, I just had one of the best curries of my life as a special of the day. Sublime. Whether just today or consistent throughout the week remains to be seen at the moment. Anyway, very impressed. My son, who is fussy, also had an excellent burger. Likewise the other one was very happy with his Mac and cheese.

Amazing from start to finish. The Staff cannot do enough and are very attentive. The food is some of the best I've ever had

Loved the food and the vibe. cozy restaurant

Lovely staff, amazing atmosphere, they made the start of tge day, and were also sensational after the golf

Exceptional food, laid back but still very nice and pleasant atmosphere. Service is excellent, drinks are very reasonably priced and gorgeous views over the countryside and 18th green. 10/10.

Good service, nice surroundings, food was OK (had the thali but several of the dishes were over-spiced taking away from what should have been delicate balanced flavours) but overpriced for what it was. I was expecting better.

Almost every member of staff avoiding eye contact when ibwas trying to order a drink. Took over 15 minutes to order after being aked to take a seat and someone would come and take our order

Excellent staff and management, Beautiful location and real tandoori ovens!

Great wee day at Gleneagles for the golf had a breakfast roll there before the golf then back in again for lunch didn't disappoint

Food was delicious service friendly and efficient. Mocktail was pricey!!

Fabulous dining, lovely and professional staff that were faultless, what an amazing tasty meal, highly recommend to anyone wanting that finer dining experience.

What a fantastic afternoon in the Dormy, Staff were truly amazing, friendly and very helpul. The food was first class, suffice to say the Chicken Bacon and Leek Pie was delicious which my daughter and I both had, my husband had the Chicken Balmoral, son in law and Grandson had pizza's and Grandaughter had Lasagne, all commented these meals were by far the best they had tasted. Beautiful place to celebrate our daughters 40th and finish our day by all sitting around the fire playing chess reading newspapers while enjoying a relaxing drink before leaving to come home. Thankyou Natasha, David and all staff in the Dormy.

Really enjoyed the vegan burger....was very busy....

Great good at reasonable prices. Consistent service with the excellent hotelm

Beautiful restaurant which is part of the stunning Gleneagles's hotel, set in some of the nicest golfing countryside you'll find anywhere

Classy place for before and after a round with the bats. One of the most beautiful venues too.

Great place for views to kings course, food was good.

Staying with family in Perthshire and went for supper Good food and service

Expensive but very good £20 for a burger but the best buger ive had would have again

First time there very nice and good choice od food

Great resort, by far one of the best pizzas I've ever had!

Food was good. Service could do with a little house cleaning but all round good food and great views