The Seafood Restaurant in Fife

We went as a group of 4 was swiftly greeted and our coats taken, taken to our table and asked if we wanted still or sparkling water. We ordered our starters and received them very promptly within 7 minutes i got the tuna tartare and it was easily the best thing we got all night 10/10. We then went on to order our mains. I got the steamed halibut it was very delicious a tiny bit rich for my taste so i give it a 9/10. Then onto dessert i ordered the tiramisu i get tiramisu whenever i see it on a menu and unfortunately it was probably the worst one i have ever tried but that is my personal taste as i am not a big fan of rich strong chocolate flavours and it was immensely rich 2/10. A great experience the atmosphere is amazing, the staff are very professional and friendly at the same tim. Will definitely be back soon. 😊

Have been a handful of times over the years and always enjoyed it. Went again today and it was absolutely faultless. Not a thing I thought could be improved on any of the dishes or the service!

First of all beautiful location. Food was delicious. The service I would give six stars, the guys are going above and beyond to deliver an extra service. Thank you!

There's really nothing you can say about this place that isn't short of wonderful. The food and service were excellent. The views of the beach were the perfect backdrop, and to set it all off, I had Micheal Douglas and some friends sitting right behind me!!!!! We had the 3 courses with the rib eye for two but the star of my meal was the crab spaghetti appetizer. It was honestly the most delicious thing I've ever had in that category of food.

Have been going here every now and then since it opened around 20 years ago. We have never been disappointed and today was no exception. We are so fortunate in Fife spoiled for choice and the Seafood Restaurant is up there with the best. Well done to the team.

A lovely, high-end restaurant right on the water near the Old Course. Beautiful views out the large pane glass windows. Excellent service and delicious food, wonderfully presented. A lovely spot to celebrate a special occasion. We will definitely return.

Best eating place in St Andrews but pricey You get what you pay for. The John Dory was perfectly cooked. The 3 British cheeses were superb.. I have travelled globally for over 50 years on business, & this was best meal this year without doubt. 100% recommendation. For a special treat this is THE place

On the evening of 17/08/2024 my wife and I experienced the 3 course Dinner at the The Seafood Ristorante in St Andrews. I had starter of Classic Pate En Croute cornfed chicken, Tamworth pork, duck liver, heritage radish, bitter-leaf salad. Main of Steamed Day Boat Halibut Shetland mussels, oyster fritter, young leeks, warm tartar butter sauce. Sweet of I.J Mellis Three Cheese Selection Petersyard crackers, quince, Dundee Cake. My wife had starter of East Neuk Crab Spaghetti homemade pasta, tomato, chilli, Italian parsley. Main of Line Caught Cornish Wild Bass shellfish mousseline, courgette, peperonata, tomato vinaigrette. Sweet of Tiramisu espresso syrup, coffee ice cream. Shared sides of Green Beans & Hazelnuts and Buttered New Potatoes. We shared a bottle of 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, Hunter’s, Marlborough. All course's were faultless and the waiting staff all exceptional. A thoroughly enjoyable experience.

The restaurant itself has a beautiful location by the sea, and I imagine is a very romantic date night spot. We saw the high recommendations, and decided to stop here for a late lunch. Staff seemed annoyed that we didn’t have a reservation, and overall service was quite slow. The food is presented well and tasted good, but not so good that it justified the price tag. Portions are small. Despite being lunch time we were only provided the dinner menu and its associated surcharge. Maybe you’re paying for the view? The best thing I ordered was the caviar. I would consider dining again to give it another chance, but wouldn’t recommend to others based on our first experience.

The restaurant itself has a beautiful location by the sea, and I imagine is a very romantic date night spot. We saw the high recommendations, and decided to stop here for a late lunch. Staff seemed annoyed that we didn’t have a reservation, and overall service was quite slow. The food is presented well and tasted good, but not so good that it justified the price tag. Portions are small. Despite being lunch time we were only provided the dinner menu and its associated surcharge. Maybe you’re paying for the view? The best thing I ordered was the caviar. I would consider dining again to give it another chance, but wouldn’t recommend to others based on our first experience.

Excellent meal in superb setting. Not cheap, but value for money. I’m sure soon to receive a Michelin star.

We have had some good meals around St Andrews but this was a most fabulously pleasant surprise. Great oysters and a high quality Margarita got us off to a great start. This was followed by mackerel and scallops then we both had John Dory. Every dish was well thought out but most importantly very very tasty. A great meal I recommend this place unconditionally.

Food was incredible and staff lovely but be prepared, massively overpriced. Markup on the wine alone was about 400% on the retail price.

Incredible food. Great atmosphere/views. Lovely service/people.

The real unique must experiencie in St. Andrews. Superbe and delightful menu (the way they treat local products is 🤤). Superbe and outstanding service. 10/10

Probably the best restaurant in St Andrews. As the name suggests, seafood is the main attraction here, and it's simply delicious. Don't skip the desserts as well.

We reserved here to celebrate a family members birthday and the seafood was fantastic. We ordered the halibut, the turbot, and sea bass. Our son got tomato soup and bread and butter. The turbot and sauce were the highlight and both sea bass and halibut were very good. We recommend this place for a special celebration, a special outing. The view of the water is amazing with floor to ceiling windows and the staff were all very kind.

this is hands down the best seafood i’ve ever had. i give thanks to these waiters and cooks for making my experience one of a kind. i had the scallops and crab spaghetti for starters then had the halibut for my main course. im not even a big fish person but this halibut is hands down the best fish i’ve ever had and i would recommend this place to anyone who is in st. Andrews.

Went with my wife tonight and I’ve got to say the service is world class , the food is world class we couldn’t fault a single thing Staff were superb and I’ll definitely be back

An excellent restaurant with very friendly staff. The Wine List is very varied with numerous price options and many with Carafe sizes. The food was excellent and a good choice despite it being Graduation Week. Thank you.

Been coming here many times on and off over the years and had a superb meal last night during graduation week. It’s the best place in this town and whilst the menu isn’t big the food really is excellent and whilst priced as if it’s a London restaurant it is worth coming. Many of the other restaurants here are increasingly steak oriented and have jacked prices up ridiculously since the pandemic - but guess that’s aiming for the American golf tourists who seem happy. The wine list here is reassuring punchy and we have had a couple of duffs but last night we enjoyed a decent ribolla gialla which I’d recommend. As well as here at the other end of the scale Tailend has always been decent!

Having dinner. Far too expensive for what we got. Would not come back. 300 pounds for two.

This was the culinary highlight of my Scotland golf trip. Service, food, and ambience are top notch. The Hand Cut Tagliatelle pasta is a must. Steamed Day Boat Halibut is another necessary. Never before did I think that I would order an English wine. The Gaborone Chardonnay was incredible.

We love this restaurant! Always a great lunch there. Best without wine because wine is very expensive. They do need to update the menu more. Fab risotto but need more choice.

Tasty food and very friendly staff. Enjoyed a nice meal. Two course were plenty as we added potato and beans as sides.

Lovely dinner with friends at the seafood restaurant! We were given a corner table with the most scenic views ! The seafood was very fresh and love the selection of wine too! Impeccable customer service !

This is a top place and would recommend to any fish lover, not everything is fish.

Amazing experience! Highly recommend!

A fantastic experience, everything was cooked to perfection and the service was excellent.

Juuuuuust yum! And just as good as it was 18 years ago 🤪 thanks to all yo 🙏

Fantastic place built right on the sea and surrounded by windows that offer a wonderful view. The staff were courteous in waiting for us to arrive as it was late but we had booked, plus the service was adequate. The dishes are prepared with care, beautifully plated, the products are fresh, the portions are not exaggerated but you won't leave hungry.

Very nice cuisine, very good wine

It was quiet on the Friday night we were in, except for a noisy toddler at a nearby table. Kinda annoying when we were spending so much, esp as the staff never acknowledged it in any way. The food was delicious, but so it should have been at the price!!

Exceptional food, an absolute delight, perfection on a plate 👏

Lovely gastronomic experience, during a romantic weekend in St. Andrews. The restaurant has a great location with a breathtaking view, better to enjoy it with sunlight. We had a warmly and attentive welcoming. We started with two glasses of Pol Roger and fresh oyster. Starters: Salmon scallops, both very good, to highlight the tattie scones served with the salmon. Beam and Halibut for mains, sauce was complementing good, maybe a bit too strong the oyster sauce with the halibut. Bread and butter were very tasty. A paluse for not asking the allergies at the beginning of the dinner, as they were communicated when we booked, and they had been checked at the right time, with the dessert. Very professional way to handle with it. The best of the dinner was, surprisingly, the desserts. We had the mille feuile and Vanilla Ice Cream, both incredible, generous in flavours and impeccable presented. For the wine we put ourselves in Luca’s hand, the expert and passionate Italian sommelier. He recommended a bottle of Jurancon sec, rich, creamy and fruit forward, a good option to complement the whole meal. All the staff was amazing, special mention to Luca that made our night special, to the maitre/restaurant manager for his politeness and Lilly for her service. Overall it was a great experience, food price are according to the place and to the quality of the products. The wine list is very good, lots of choice and for all the taste and prices, from classic to innovative offers. Very valuable price for the Pol Roger by the glass, and the rest of the prices are according to the level of the restaurant. Please, let Luca guides you with the choice of the wine, he will make the experience. Service is attentive, warm, friendly and professional. Just two suggestions for improving the experience: alongside with the bread, one small amouse bouche would be lovely, even if the portions of the courses are perfect or even generous; a slightly more detailed food explanation and the way to enjoy some elaborate courses would take the service to the next level. Definitely, we'd love to come back!

Delicious food and wine in great surroundings with excellent service. If you like fish and seafood... and are in St Andrews... you should definitely come here

Amazing setting with superb cuisine! Stef and his staff were very attentive and made my 60th extra special....Will be back for sure!

The food was excellent. Service excellent. We will definitely be back

We returned to the Seafood restaurant for lunch yesterday. Food and service was very good. Lovely setting overlooking the sea. All staff who served us were very professional. Food of the highest quality.

We had a delicious dinner, beautifully cooked and presented-we chose fish/shellfish options as this is its main strength but other choices are available.Staff were helpful, friendly and efficient. As a special treat it was worth the money.

Best fish I have been too very nice

Truly one of the greatest dining experiences of my lifetime. Everything was fantastic and I highly recommend you visit their sister restaurant in Edinburgh..

Flew in to Scotland from paris to take a friend to your restaurant for his birthday dinner . The food was well presented and tasty. However I felt that a few dishes were a bit cold . However my biggest disappoint was. When I asked the maitre D for a birthday candle for my friend. He refused my request without providing a reason . This altitude spoiled a lovely evening . I always believe a review must finish on a positive. The wine list is fabulous Merci pour tout

Beautiful atmosphere & dinning experience.

Food and service impeccable. Felt so welcome. Great place to dine in December when there are bug groups everywhere else.

If there has 0, I will choose. Bad service, bad attitude, nit fresh food. Won’t come again.

Fantastic, lovely Birthday treat.

Excellent ... and remarkable value! The sea front location is dramatic. You can watch the chefs prepare the food and/or watch the waves crash. The staff are skilled, helpful and very attentive. The food is excellent. The value of the Seasonal Lunch Menu is amazing for this quality. The wine list is extensive and its lower end is surprisingly good. We were 6 for lunch - a bit of a get-together. Most of us had the 3 course special for £40. It was a mix of fish, seafood and meat - limited choices but enough to match perfectly. We added 4 side orders (£6 ea), 2 of green beans and 2 of excellent potatoes. Plenty to eat all round. We had 2 bottles of Sicilian Grillo white and one of Sicilian Nero d'Avola (all £32 each and fine quality) and a sparkling water for the poor driver. I tried the cheese board (only the same price per course as a dessert, which is unusual). A Spanish brown looking blue cheese. It didn't suit me as it was too strong but that's just a matter of taste. 12.5% service charge added as standard. One of the best (and best value) meals we have had in a long time. Shame we live so far away.

Travelling and this seafood place is super.

We had a lovely lunch, chosing the set menu options. Lovely rossotto and smoked salmon as starters, then cod and duck for the mains. We were looked after well and had a great time here.

All the food we had was delicious and well-presented. Staffs very friendly, polite and professional serving and the stunning views made our lunch more special.

This is an exceptional restaurant and it was the perfect choice for a birthday celebration with family. Not only is the food and service outstanding, the setting is one in a million. It was stormy the day we were there and watching the sea with the waves crashing provided us with a dramatic backdrop. Just fabulous!

This restaurant is in an outstanding location overlooking the famous West Sands of St Andrews. The food was equally outstanding - excellent ingredients beautifully presented. The service too was of the highest standard - friendly and knowledgeable. All in all, a most enjoyable lunch. Our only complaint was the tiny helping of ice cream with the dessert.

Was taken by my son and his wife for my 70th birthday. Couldn’t fault it, food, service and atmosphere. Had an amazing day!!!

Incredible views and amazing seafood. The halibut and shrimp butter and crab dishes were outstanding. Fresh seafood and excellent service and perfect for a beach walk afterwards

First time here. Excellent visit for lunch. Went for my mums 70th. Views to die for, beautiful setting. Everyone had different dishes ranging from the set lunch menu to a la carte. Everything was excellent. From the fresh and hot homemade bread served to table to the moorish chocolate with coffee and the wonderful seafood and fowl for the meals in between. It was all top notch. All served by a group of very well trained, helpful and smiling group of staff who were always on hand whenever needed, and gave you enough time so you didn’t feel rushed. Yes it is pricey here. But that pays for an incredible setting, top food and great staff. You get what you pay for here. My mum told us it was her new favourite restaurant in the region. And being a French cook, that is certainly high praise! We will be back one day.

We recently visited on a Thursday evening, the location and setting is beautiful, the weather was not the best so missed out on the full experience, but I can imagine in summer the views are truly spectacular. The setting is close to the centre of St Andrews and the Old Course, right on the beach! Upon arrival the greeting was warm and the doors opened for us, follwoed by taking our coats and getting us settled in the sea facing table. The restaurant is essentially a giant glass box with an open kitchen, so it's a pleasant space for sure. The somilier was first to our table presenting the wine list and taking an order for cocktails to get us started. We then had the menus presented to us and explained. The restaurant offers a 2 or 3 course set menu at fixed prices of £85 for 2 courses and £98 for 3 courses, so of course on the higher end of dinning options. After being presented with some warm bread and butters, we made our selections of: Antonios Oscietra Caviar (30g) Sour cream, tattie scones (Extra cost) Raviolo of Anstruther Lobster Hand Dived Orkney Scallops Steamed Day Boat Halibut John Dory Three Cheese Selection All of the food was deliciuous, beautifully presneted and nicely spaced out. The service was exceptional and attentive, we opted for a bottle of the NZ Sauv Blanc which was great, we also had a dessert wine and port, they didnt have stock of one of our choices but the wine waiter was over in a flash with several recomendations and found us an alterntive which was great. The restaurant manager attended our table following our main course and ensured everything was as it should be and made polite conversation. The restuarnt was nearly empty on our arrival at 6pm, however, the place was packed out by 7pm so booking is essential! I'd highly recomend this restauarnt if visiting St Andrews and you'd like a special treat!

Welcoming staff, lovely decor, amazing glass building, superb food, perfect in every respect. A very special place to meet up with favourite cousins who also appreciate superb food in a perfect ambience with amazing staff

I hadn’t been to the The Seafood Ristorante for many years in fact , long before the current owner Stefano Pieracinni bought the restaurant and transformed it into a superb ‘seafood restaurant with an Italian influence’ . The Pieracinnis have an impeccable record in hospitality and as a group of friends who’d recently been on a 3 day tour of London’s most regarded eateries - we all felt that this was by far better . Wonderful atmosphere , truly outstanding cuisine - oysters , smoked salmon with incredible tattle scones , halibut and monkfish to die for and one of the best cheeseboards ever and so well explained by superb waiter . Wonderful Luca the Sommelier really did help us with the best choice of champagne and white wine and we recognised him from top Edinburgh restaurants and he now commutes due to his love of The Seafood Ristorante . Stefano ( the boss ) was so welcoming .. to EVERYONE and whilst looking like a film star worked all of the tables discretely , efficiently and great aplomb . My favourite London restaurant is Daphnes and the Seafood Ristorante is right up there . If you’re discerning and a regular restaurant goer - you must go & Ive already booked ( coming from Aberdeen !) to go back in a fortnight … seriously , 10/10 .

Stunning meal and great service. Loved the open plan layout of the restaurant and being able to see into the heart of the kitchen!

Fabulous service and food. High quality in all areas Great menu choices. Superb views Great location

This was a contradictory experience. In general the service and food was outstanding, however my partner had lamb chops (yup, she doesn't like fish and it was a gift for me). The dish arrived and the chops were raw, pink on outside. There was no sear. We asked the female Waitress to have them cooked more. She said I'll get the chef to give them a sear. My partner asked at this point to have them cooked well done (not most people's choice but her choice). The dish was taken away and returned 2 minutes later still extremely rare, obviously having been pressed onto the grill and removed immediately. The chef obviously likes rare lamb but HE WASN'T PAYING! She was too embarrassed to send the dish back again. Tbf the wine waiter arranged for our 2 glasses of wine to be free as an apology. He was lovely and extremely informative. Obviously a high class seafood restaurant but please don't impose your taste onto the paying customer chefs.

I cannot say enough about our meal. Every bite of every dish on every course we nothing short of perfect. Top 3 meal that I have ever had, ever.

Amazing place if you are in Sr Andrew's defently worth it the service was exceptional the food was amazing!! And the restaurant is adorable, view is ridiculously gorgeous!!!

My recent experience at this high-end restaurant left me utterly disappointed. The staff’s attitude was consistently rude throughout my visit. They wore perpetual scowls and made me feel like an inconvenience. To top it off, the manager’s tone when I asked for directions to the restroom was downright disrespectful. And when I mistakenly tried to pull a door with handles instead of pushing it, the manager’s condescending behavior was the last straw. This place not only lacks basic courtesy but also fails to understand the concept of customer service. Such behavior is inexcusable for an establishment of this caliber. I strongly recommend avoiding this restaurant until they address their severe customer service issues.

My recent experience at this high-end restaurant left me utterly disappointed. The staff’s attitude was consistently rude throughout my visit. They wore perpetual scowls and made me feel like an inconvenience. To top it off, the manager’s tone when I asked for directions to the restroom was downright disrespectful. And when I mistakenly tried to pull a door with handles instead of pushing it, the manager’s condescending behavior was the last straw. This place not only lacks basic courtesy but also fails to understand the concept of customer service. Such behavior is inexcusable for an establishment of this caliber. I strongly recommend avoiding this restaurant until they address their severe customer service issues.

Beautiful atmosphere! Great food and a way to end a day on the golf course.

Amazing food, fabulous service and incredible views The best Scallops ever and all fish cooked to perfection

All of our seafood was perfectly prepared, delicious and innovative but simple at the same time. Wine list was excellent. Ambiance was beautiful as well.

Stunning location only topped by the beautiful food and lovely staff. They were very attentive and kept the wine flowing!!

Few restaurants have good views and amazing food. This is one of the few. The lobster ravioli was one of my top ten meals ever.

Stopped for lunch while driving from Edinburgh to Ballater (yes, not exactly on the way but we had time). Everything was excellent and most importantly the food. While this is a seafood restaurant, the lamb was the best. Good wine by glass selection.

After following the Instagram page for this restaurant for a while, my friends and I had dinner on Friday night. The location is great and the views are gorgeous. To start, we all had an oyster each, they were huge and the choices of tabsacco...

Perfect delicious food. Perfect knowledgeable and friendly service in a perfect setting. Great ending to a fantastic day in St. Andrews!

Our evening started when we were greeted by a charming host Andy who offered us a nice, private table for our group of eight. His timing was impeccable…always checking on us at the right time and added something special to our evening. The food was...

Absolutely wonderful meal at the Seafood Ristorante in St Andrew’s. Amazing views of the shore and lovely attentive staff but those were second only to some of the best food I’ve ever been lucky enough to enjoy. Had the scallops then the turbot and they were perfection on a plate!

Beautifully presented amazing food, excellent staff, very attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. Great seats in the window with a lovely sea breeze to keep us cool. Fantastic way to celebrate wedding anniversary!

We had high expectations and the restaurant delivered. Our large group was welcomed into a semi-private area and were treated to excellent service and food throughout the evening. Lobster ravioli was a generous portion served in a tasty bisque-like sauce. Scallop starter offered three large...

Unbelievable experience start to finish. Food, service, view all were exquisite. This is a must for anyone visiting St. Andrews.

We always love visiting the Seafood restaurant. Food is consistently good. I’ve never had a bad dish. Really high quality seasonal ingredients cooked well. No pretentious drama with foams, essences, dry ice etc. The food doesn’t need that, it speaks for itself. If you haven’t visited before the view is stunning, right on the water. The staff are excellent, they always give 5 star service that is seamless. We always look forward to returning, it’s fast becoming our favourite restaurant.

A very professional welcome, even though we were 30 minutes before our booking time. We were seated overlooking the bay within 5 minutes. Throughout the evening, the staff were totally professional and the food was outstanding- one tiny criticism though, our delicious creamy oysters had...

A really nice dining experience in St. Andrew’s. Great food and service. The view of the Scottish coastline is unbelievable!

Oysters and scallops excellent but pancetta wrapped monkfish was rough. Do not recommend.

Still dreaming of the halibut dish -- probably the best plate of food I've ever had. Perfect.

I really love this restaurant, the fish is always cooked to perfection and the service efficient and friendly. It is a wee bit expensive but I believe that it’s worth the £. The food not only tastes great it looks amazing (well maybe not the risotto). The view over West Sands beach is incredible too.

Imaginative, beautifully presented food & wonderful views. Excellent service from very knowledgeable & friendly staff. Have wanted to visit this restaurant for a long time & very glad to have done so. A real treat!

The seafood there is incredible. The chefs know the art of cooking it, and you can taste it in your plate. Very friendly staff. The best part if the view of the ocean you get at sunset. This is an edited part: came back over the past five years, service quality declined a lot (except for guests who wear nice clothes).

I don't recommend this restorante...not friendly staff,snobbery and descrimination.

La ciudad es maravillosa y el restaurante no desmerece. Trato excepcional, vistas de ensueño y gran comida. Lo recomiendo.

This was our first visit to the restaurant since its change of ownership and rebranding to Seafood Ristorante. While we had no complaints from the last visit for what had been an excellent meal, this visit surpassed that and then some. You'll never get a...

Un très bon repas passé dans ce restaurant, avec des plats savoureux et un sommelier attentionné et aux suggestions très pertinentes.

We had a delightful dinner. The food was delicious, the service spot on and we enjoyed the wonderful views. Just a remarkable experience. We would highly recommend this restaurant.

Supremely delicious meal. It was our most delicious meal of the trip (so far). Would recommend pretty much everything on the menu based on what we had. The sommelier was great and recommended good pairings for our different courses. The lobster ravioli is in my dreams.

Food was decent, not a great value for money though. Saffron risotto was ok, I would've liked the beans to be softer. Cod was nice and fresh, turbot was so tasty. Enjoyed the drink too. Downside is the location of the kitchen which makes the whole space really warm and blocks the views, so you really can't say it's a place with a 360 view!!

Was lucky to get a table overlooking the beach at St. Andrews. Andy, the restaurant manager, asked about our food preferences, discussed the menu, and took our order. Daniel, the sommelier popped over to discuss wine selections. Both were extremely knowledgable. Andy and Daniel's recommendations were spot on. We had a lovely dinner watching the sun set. Service and food was impeccable. This may be the best restaurant in all of the St. Andrews area. Call ahead for reservations. Seafood Ristorante is no longer a secret and has many fans.

Outstanding restaurant. Delicious, beautiful water side location, wonderful staff. A delight and must visit.

Gastronomie auf sehr hohem Niveau! Hier passt alles.

Beautiful location & table overlooking the beach . Staff were friendly but maybe in a well rehearsed sort of way Service was too prompt ! Hadn’t finished our pre dinner drink when our starter & wine arrived. No time left between courses , all felt...

The main course was cold, sides were not delivered in time. The water was served during main course, sides werde served wrong. One Glas of champagne was charged 45gbp!!!! Crazy. Never heard of. Total rip off!

One of the best meals ever anywhere.