The Village Rest in Argyll & Bute

Fantastic service, great food and neat place that allows your pups 🐶.

Very good food and staff very friendly, helped and dealt with my mother who has dementia Highly recommended

The breakfasts are always amazing in this great little place. Nice friendly staff and in beautiful location.

I visited here twice, once for lunch and once for tea/dinner First of all this place gets extremely busy with queues (that aren't that well managed) due to the popularity of Luss, if you can book I'd recommend that, just makes life easier. The service here is very quick, friendly and efficient, can't fault the service at all they're brilliant staff. The food is very average, after eating here twice I can't understand the reviews saying how good the food is. For lunch I had the BLT which was alright, pretty standard, nothing to get excited about but I'd be fine having it again if I was there for lunch. For tea I had the chilli, massively disappointing, watery and lacking any depth of flavour at all, also covered in melted cheese which doesn't really add anything. Some spice added for heat which is fine but didn't add any flavour, just spiciness for its own sake. Overall bland and underwhelming, pretty disappointing. If you're just looking for some lunch to fill you up then this place will do the trick, perfectly fine for a basic lunch. If you want a nice meal, particularly an evening meal then I'd look elsewhere if you can, it's nothing bad, just mediocre.

Been for the second time and still super friendly staff and delicious food. Definitely recommended!

great service and exactly the kind of food you want after a long day on the road, fresh, fast and wholesome

A really lovely bustling place with super friendly staff. We had the fish and chips and both the fish and the chips were excellent. My partner and I'd love to come back when it's warmer to sit at the tables outside and try some more of their really nice looking menu.

High end prices for a mediocre place. Felt very much like a tourist trap, trying to squeeze every penny out of a captive audience. We went and found a much nicer cafe in the next village!

Great place to sit chill and have a tea cake or some thing to eat for a little rest bite while your in Luss.

Called in here as we have before when on holiday. Staff are friendly. Food was great, we had sandwiches with chips etc. Both very nice. Also had a scone to take away which we had later, very nice with the exception of the cream.......wasn't proper cream in our opinion. We would definitely return.

Amazing place! Joyce was fantastic! Made sure me my daughter was comfortable after our walk! Also gave my daughter some games to play with! Nice touch! We will be back! As for the review below! David was well out of order! It was terrible the way he was acting! Made me and my wee one feel very uncomfortable with the way he was acting!

Really great for a family. Staff were really helpful with our baby and brought her a children’s book to look at. There’s even a menu for the dog! Lovely food too.

Absolutely disgraceful member of staff we waited to be seated she told us today's soup we said we only wanted coffee and scones her reply was we're to busy for just scones and coffee sit outside and have it it was heavy rain and windy she has no customer skills at all I am disgusted after driving from east Lothian looking to have a break from driving.

Perfect. In every way food service everything was great. The enchilidas burger and chilli were perfect. This is the best place to eat if your vegetarian in Luss and possible entirely however I don't eat meat I have no doubts that food is also incredible please stop bye for a meal. If your here incredible food service was fast and food was warm and lovely. Nothing bad to stay

Amazing food. The vegetarian selection was excellent and every dish was splendid. The portion sizes were very generous and Arelene was so polite and kind.

Incredible place, excellent service and super delicious food

Lovely home made food. Popped in on a freezing day and managed to get a table in a pretty busy dining area. Friendly service, clean and great food. Loved the lentil and ham soup!

Staff very freindly excellent service food was amazing

We visited on a Sunday at 14.00 so not so busy. We were three adults and a baby. There were at least 3-4 empty tables. We found a table and were ready to sit but we were informed that these are for bigger parties...The table we were given instead was in front of the door where everyone was going in and out. On a freezing cold Sunday with a baby that was a no from us. I hope the bigger parties never find their way there.

Been here twice to break the journey to or from the West Coast. I had Haggis Pakora and my partner had bacon and lentil soup - both fab. Super dog friendly - water bowl was there in seconds. Separate dog menu - ours had a dog sausage. Brilliant place for a pit stop especially with dogs

We visited the village rest today for lunch. We were a bit apprehensive about going in because we had 4 adults, 4 kids under 5 and 2 dogs and we thought it would be chaos. They made us feel so welcome, got high chairs for the kids and books. The service was great and the food was delicious. They even let me put my little girls jumper on the radiator to keep it warm because it was a freezing day and we had been out in the cold. Such a warm and friendly atmosphere, can’t fault it. It really makes a difference when people treat you with kindness when you have such a large group!

Unwelcome atmosphere/ poor customer service. My husband and I took my sister who was visiting from Peru for a road trip. My sister got into this restaurant while my husband was parking the car. First shocking thing was that when I asked- who I believe is the manager or owner- if we can seat in one of booth and got told “it is only for groups of 5” despite the fact that the restaurant was pretty empty with lots of booth available and with only 1 hour left for the restaurant to close. I was not feeling well because of car sickness so I just accepted the table I was offered and order a hot chocolate. Once my partner came in, he sat down in front of me and I came to him to telling “I’m feeling dizzy” while putting my head over his shoulder and he saying “poor baby” when “the manager” came behind us and told us off because of PDA. No kiss, no hand touching, apparently comforting someone sick is a shocking behaviour here. We got out and went for dinner elsewhere.

Came across by accident as a large hotel nearby wasn’t serving dinner, ate here on 2 occasions only had mains excellent quality and quantity price very reasonable and staff were very friendly, will definitely be back

Great food great atmosphere and amazing people. Got a great experience here more so the staff was very helpful

When we first planned our trip to Scotland, our dog was included in those plans. We checked out the Village Rest and it was describde as dog friendly. We immediately added The Village Rest to our itinerary. Unfortunately, our dog passed away, so we had to go without him. On entering the restaurant, there was a dresser. It was filled with cookies, dental sticks, toys and a special menu just for doggies. (It teared me up, as I knew how much he would have loved it here). So in his honour, we still ordered something from the doggy menu and then moved on to the human menu. We ordered a Penne Arrabbiata and a Chilli Beef Enchilada. The food was delicious, tasty, a good amount of food and very affordable! Staff was very friendly. Great experience and if you are travelling with your dog, make sure to stop and eat at the Village Rest!

Stopped here for lunch recently whilst visiting Luss. The food was really good and would definitely come back here in the future. Recommend the beef chilli nachos and the jacket potatoes.

Great food and service at reasonable prices...

Excellent wee place! The lentil soup is the best I have ever had I would honestly give it 100/10. I would recommend everyone visit here when in Luss or surrounding areas. Visited twice in the past year and both times staff were so welcoming and the food was brilliant!

Really nice, good food & plentiful. Always stop here after being in Fort William. It's a lovely village for a stopover.

Full Scottish breakfast is great.

A very busy place. The menu was varied and the food good. However on a cold and dreich day it didn't help that the front door was left open making it really drafty 😕

Lovely dog friendly place to eat Food was amazing Staff friendly and attentive

Friendly local pub with a great atmosphere.

Warm welcome and delicious food

Love this place. Great place for lunch.

I had a very good breakfast at The Village Rest !!

After appalling service at Duck Bay we went here for lunch. Warmly welcomed. High chair for my grandson and the lovely waitress brought a bowl of water for the dog. Food was amazing and we were able to eat it indoors without being rained on because we had the dog (as happened at Duck Bay)! She also brought a treat for the dog. This place is fabulous and welcoming. Had a wonderful lunch and will definitely be back. 5 star service and food.

Been here before. The food is very flavoursome particularly the lentil soup, the staff are so welcoming, made a fuss of our family in general. I love the fact our child was made feel like a little adult and asked personally what they would like to eat. Our pooch had it’s own doggie menu (fantastic) great kids menu and doggy menu. Will certainly visit again and again. Staff are a credit to your establishment

Great spot for a proper breakfast! Plenty of room and fast service. Breakfast was piping hot too

We had a lovely experience from start to finish today from booking 11 people lovely atmosphere was busy but didnt really notice great service and very clean through out our meal all served hot and all together the feed back from everyone was the same the food was great and big portions we thank you for everything well done to you all and we will definitely will be back from everyone from Rowan court social club thank you

Great place to eat and have a beer after working up an appetite on a long walk.

Fast, efficient and friendly service, good and plentiful dishes (special mention for the mac & cheese), good atmosphere

Lovely meal… haddock was cooked perfectly and the wraps hit the spot! Will Definitely be back when we’re in the area again 😊

Great restaurant in the lovely town of Luss. Good food and service

Stopped off for a coffee and a whisky after a walk in the Luss / Loch Lomond area. Very warm welcome and even treats for the dogs. Dogs are welcome inside and outside but we sat outside to enjoy the fresh air. We hadn't planned this visit we just popped in. Next time we are in the area we will stay longer for a meal. Allan, Lynsey, Thomas and the dogs.

Incredible food. Five of us went and we all enjoyed everything we ordered. Cosy atmosphere and lovely staff

Our second visit to the Village Rest and it has now become fixture on our journey to the north of Scotland. Great service, Great food and great staff. We enjoyed the beer battered fish and chips, which are never soggy, the Cajun chicken and scampi. All excellent.

What a delightful place! Quite possibly the best service we've ever experienced. The food was delicious too, especially the cheese and bacon burger, and the tiramisu slice for dessert. We're going back tomorrow for a repeat performance 😋

Great variety of food. Veggies, vegans and dogs also catered for (they seriously have a separate dog menu.) inside and outside seating and friendly staff too. We'll be back...and our dog now demands her own doggie menu too 😂

Great address. Very tasty dishes and dessert with the added bonus of smiling waiters/waitresses!

Beautiful decor, very welcoming service. Good, well-prepared products.

Great little restaurant and not far from the shores of Luss. Parking is available nearby in the public car park and it is paid for. We had haggis fritters for starters. I had the cheesey macaroni with bacon, it was lovely. Others had the haddock which was very big and the cheeseburger which looked great too. Local beers available by the pint and I had a bottle of Estrella 0% beer too.

Very nice and calm place . All Pasta we had were so good. Found it costly.

Charming, very very good, I recommend!

Atmosphere amazing. Helpful friendly staff. Service great. Food amazing for price. Definitely worth visiting if you're in the area

Stopped in for a cooked breakfast. Solo visitor. Arrived at opening time but it wasn’t long before it started getting busy. Lovely place, nice decor, lovely atmosphere. Friendly, happy staff. Food was very nice and toilets exceptionally clean. The cakes on display looked so amazing,

A fantastic place to be, ate here 4 times during our stay, everything was brilliant. Food great and the staff go above and beyond. Joyce and Sarah especially were fabulous. I highly recommend this restaurant.

We went for tea last night after being turned away from the Colquhan (apparently fully booked but loads of tables free). Anywho, Ian looked after us with the charm of a gentleman and the wit of a cheeky sailor. Delicious food. We have just returned for breakfast and Linda has been bloody lovely, friendly as you like. 5 star service. 10/10 would recommend.

Very friendly staff, and the food was lovely. Dog friendly too.

We stopped here for an evening meal, the food was very good the staff were very attentive and helpful. Would definitely eat here again.

I came here in February and had the best burger I’ve ever had in my life. I think about this meal every day. I will be back one day, please be open 😆 (coffee was amazing, place spotless, staff soo nice, cosy vibes, 10/10)

A beautiful little place set in a stunning location. The food was delicious and the service was impeccable. Hubby and I would highly recommend a visit.

Zeer vlotte en vriendelijke bediening. De sirloinsteak was perfect gegaard, zoals gevraagd. Heerlijke zelfgesneden frietjes. De chili con carne was pittig en lekker van smaak. Een heerlijke appeltaart met caramel en slagroom als nagerecht met een stevige kop cappuccino! Vriendelijke bediening ondanks de drukte! Prijs-kwaliteit prima adresje in het toeristische maar erg mooie Luss!

I can definitely recommend the burgers and the apple pie. Really friendly staff, good music and a cozy atmosphere. Cheers.

Manage to fit us in at short notice food and staff excellent recommend the haggis burger.

The waiters are very friendly and lovely The meals are generous and delicious The steak has a very elastic texture and the vegetable soup is very thick. Beef and mushroom pie is delicious Worth recommending

Tourist bistro with, in our case, moderately friendly service and an overall loud atmosphere, especially from the counter equipment.

Great food and beautiful village!

We love Luss and have been to the Village Rest several times. It’s great that it allows dogs. I would say the menu is quite over priced for the food they offer, toasties, baked potatoes etc. Average spend for food and drink per person is £20 and it is cafe food. However I don’t know if they have to make up the short fall for the colder months when it isn’t so busy perhaps? Service has always been slightly questionable in here, I don’t think the team communicate very well with each other, as we were told different things by each person we asked for help from. We had reserved a table and arrived at the reservation time to see several tables outside available with reserved signs on them, we had reserved outdoor seating over the phone. However while waiting to be seated the member of staff greeting customers without reservations filled the outside tables and then told us they did not have our reserved table available. She left and returned to advise us to wait and there would be a table shortly outside. We waited for around 20 mins for the staff member to return and say she was mistaken that we wouldn’t be able to get seated outside and offered us an inside table. Whilst waiting we did notice that other customers asking the same questions would be told different things by different members of staff. So this is why I feel the communication is lacking between the staff members, resulting in chaotic service. Then again it was really busy and I’m sure they were doing their best with a full house. We do like it here, just slightly let down by the service at times and prices, but it is in lovely Luss and its good for coffee and a toastie, even if it is overpriced.

Nice food & very friendly staff & we were able to eat outside in the warm evening :)

Typical village to do if you are in the area

Another visit to The Village Rest. Food was good and service good too. We were having a quick lunch before going on a loch cruise. We all had sandwiches and not much left! Some of us had coffee and cake too. All very good. Set us up for our adventure on the high seas! (Well, Loch Lomond) Would recommend, but usually best to book as it can get very busy at times.

Great service and atmosphere, lovely non fussy food. Our dog was warmly welcomed too. And all within less than 50m of our B&B.

The best chicken burger I've ever had. Lovely atmosphere and amazing staff! Will definitely be back!

I loved the place after visiting the Fairy Trail, it was incredible to find this restaurant with typical food from the area. For me the roast beef was spectacular.

With our two dogs in tow we were warmly welcomed. The dogs even had their own menu too! The service was friendly, sincere and welcoming. The food represented good honest fayre, generous portions thoughtfully executed, well priced and many choices. A well run business worthy of a visit.

First Class Service with excellent staff and Amazing food.

What's not to like? Good food, friendly staff and keen prices. Food arrived quickly and service was on point.

What a fantastic place! We needed to stop somewhere for lunch and to have a break on our way from holidays and this place is just amazing! The food was delicious, th staff very attentive, even our dog got spoil by a fantastic lunch menu.

Visited today with friends for lunch. Great menu catered for all tastes.and lots of wonderful desserts. Staff were excellent. Really helpful. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Village Rest to anyone. Thank you. 😊

The food was good and the price was OK. Apparently a popular spot for coaches, as it was packed with Spaniards at the appropriate level of noise. There was also relatively loud music in the restaurant. Full, difficult without reservation. Parking in one of the public parking spaces as the street belongs to residents and is patrolled by police.

busy day on sunny sunday. since suddenly change planning i dont do booking and just myself. even i see some empty table outside i still cant seat there and went inside that so hot in jul but fine. order scone and guinness that very good esp for scone.

Awesome family restaurant with delicious food especially spicy bean burger & veg soup of the day. During our stay at Lochgoilhead in Scotland, we visited this restaurant 4 times and every time we enjoyed the food. I would recommend this restaurant to give a try n i'll definitely visit again.

Lovely, Lovely place. Cakes and Scones looked amazing. Breakfast wasn't the best ever had, bit dry and smallish for "Full Scottish". But the service was soo Lovely, 2 young ppl looking after us were absolutely amazing. I bet it would be nicer if we've gone for afternoon tea rather than Breakfast but still, really nice spot x

Accommodated a large group at short notice, and provided us with a great evening with excellent food. Thanks again 🫶🏼

Such an excellent place! Service was wonderful, and the food was delicious. My husband ordered the haggis burger and said it was the best burger he'd ever had! My mac+cheese was super too, and the coleslaw that they came with was the best I've had also. Highly recommended!

The staff was nice and the sprite was as expected. The food was nothing at all. Offering a meatball in a bun as a premium burger for 20 euros gives me the impression that I've fallen for a rip-off. The house, which looks traditional from the outside, feels more like the snack bar of a casino from the inside.

Very good service, friendly staff, good portion size. We liked the experience

We stopped off in the village on the way to Fort William, as it was lunchtime we thought we would give the village rest a try. The menu has a bit of everything for everyone. The restaurant has a few outdoor tables and inside tables, as the weather was hit and miss we decided for a table inside. Service was quick and efficient and the food arrived in good time. Scampi, baked potato, bacon burger and chicken goujons were on the menu for us. All very nice and everyone was happy. One comment from me would be that hot plates would be nice. When we left there was a queue of people outside so get in early is my recommendation.

There was no place inside, but the weather was good so we sat outside. You placed your order directly through a window on the right and paid for it straight away. Then delivered. After the last sip, it is immediately taken from your table

Family meal with dog. All staff were so so welcoming. Lovely atmosphere and great food with good sized portions and selection. Even for veggies! Recommend the house beer, chilli and enchiladas.

Lovely little place with great food and a great atmosphere. I visited for my birthday and the staff here were just great! Couldn’t fault the place.

We booked a table here for 1st of August for 8 of us. As it was my 60th birthday I was wearing a badge or two and of course that just prompted some teasing and good banter from your front of house host. ( I'm sorry I can't remember his name, old age creeping in I think). Anyway we got the best welcome ever. Very pleasant surroundings and a great atmosphere. Food was delicious and plentiful. Plenty of choice and something for everyone. Very reasonably priced too. Would highly recommend.

We popped in at last minute without booking, even though it was very busy we got a table and service was excellent. Food was amazing, definitely worth a visit

Charming building and a lovely guy front of house showing us to our table, service took slightly longer than normal but can be forgiven as they were busy but still managed to seat us without a booking. Food was as described in the menu and certainly hit the spot. Note: I’d eaten most of the chips before taking the photo, you get much more than seen

Not cheap , but excellent quality food , well prepared , friendly welcoming staff

We stopped at Luss on the way to the Highlands on probably the only sunny day of the summer for food. We quickly found the village rest. It was busy and there was a queue to enter but within 10 minutes we were given the option to sit inside or out. We were seated inside and placed our order. There was a good selection of home cooked style food. The food was good, and filling. Prices were a little high but it was a good experience and we would visit again.

We stopped here on our travels for dinner on the off chance they had space after seeing it on Google maps. It did not disappoint. The atmosphere was lovely and we were welcomed with great service. The food was just what we needed, it was tasty, fresh and tasted like proper home cooking (if that makes sense) - delicious! Definitely stop by if you're in the area.

This is the best dining place ever!!!! other than the amazing food and drinks the staff were outstanding as i lost a well important item in luss and they went and searched for it until they found it and kept them in safe hands… AMAZING!

Stopped here on a bit of a whim and thoroughly enjoyed the impromptu experience. Was quickly seated with the option to sit outside or inside. I decided to go outside, where there were about 10 (ish) outdoor picnic bench-style seats. The menu was good and varied and it was a café-style menu. The food was reasonably priced and came very quickly. I ordered a feta salad with a Diet Coke which was delicious and beautifully presented and fresh. The staff were friendly and polite and cleared my plate quickly. The place had a generally nice atmosphere about it. Wouldn’t hesitate to stop here again!