Torrish Restaurant at Ness Walk in Highland

The food is worthy of 5 stars. The location is beautiful and right on the River Ness. We had a lovely table right in the window. But, I can only give this restaurant 4 stars, though, because we were literally there for 3 hours. Our reservation was at 7 p.m., and we didn't leave until 10 p.m. The time between courses was unbelievably and unnecessarily long. We were there so long that we really didn't have time for anything else after dinner, which was unfortunate.

I and two friends were at Torrish for afternoon tea some months back and the experience was not as good as we had expected. I made contact with them after we left and explained what had happened. They thanked me for the feedback and apologised that their high standards had not been met. They asked us to return and provide them with an opportunity to show that this was not their normal service. We did this and were amazed at the difference we found. The welcome was friendly and genuine from when we arrived. All staff were exceptional in their dealings with us and special mention goes to Grace Macleod who went beyond the call of duty to ensure that standards were met and that they totally excelled with their service and food. She clearly cares about standards and has a lovely personality to deliver par excellence. The food was exceptional in every way and beautifully presented.

Gluten-free high tea was amazing! It was a full spread, with just as many items as the regular one. Everything was delicious.

I grew up 2 minutes up the road from Ness Walk…it didn’t look like this in 1982! What a beautiful venue. Great welcome from the Team and excellent service throughout the night. Food was outstanding. A very welcome addition to the Inverness Hospitality scene.

Delicious. From the starters to desert all was perfect. The menu was varied, the amount of food was not overwhelming, beautifully presented. Interesting china. Great wine choices, cocktails and spirits. Amazing staff, quiet romantic atmosphere.

From arrival, to pre-dinner drinks, being seated for dinner and departing the restaurant, everything was just perfect. The hotel is stunning, we were welcomed and shown to the bar where we enjoyed a drink and viewed the menu. The ambience was ideal for a relaxing, quality, romantic dinner. The service was impeccable and dinner was prepared, presented and delivered to a very high standard. It was a wonderful formal dining experience. 10/10!

We enjoyed our stay at this hotel, and especially enjoyed our meals. Andrew was our server a couple of different times and was exceptional. The food was fantastic and the service was even better. He gave us some great advice on Culloden, the town he is from.

Would like to give this restaurant a much better review but the constant noise from both the kitchen and the hallway made a huge difference in our experience. Five star hotel with a pretty restaurant that misses because of atmosphere. We had breakfast and dinner here and There doesnt seem to be a way to get away from a very loud kitchen. And then an employee giving new guests a tour in the hallway olus noise from the bar. Couldnt wait to leave. Food is good. Service is great bit next time would opt for a pub or place in town.

Torrish is undoubtedly one of the best restaurants up north. It has been consistently good every time we have visited. We did however notice this time a lot of provenance was given to where they get their produce from. Our canapés were outstanding we followed by the crab and scallops starter, both beautiful! A special mention of the curry gel on the crab,it’s an adventure of flavours. Our mains were lamb and the mushroom both delicious- the lamb in particular was cooked to perfection. We ended with dessert of chocolate and the Pannacota- why Torrish does not have Rosettes one has to ask as it has all the makings of a restaurant to be recognised for its culinary excellence. Service is very knowledgeable, attentive and not intrusive at all. They are all there but not there is a strange way. Kevin Staines, the GM of the hotel- his service is just the next level all together. He doesn’t just know his guests preferences but goes out of his way to make every guest feel as if they are the most special! Ness Walk and Torrish have always been our firm favourites and has never to date disappointed, do yourself a favour a get booked in.

Perfect spot for a night out as a couple or when visiting Ness Walk. We especially thought the sommelier was wonderful - he suggested the perfect wine to go with our dinner. The view was also fabulous. A perfect evening!

Absolutely wonderful experience at afternoon tea. The food was delicious. The tea was perfect and the wait staff took excellent care of us (even when we needed a new cup for tea).

Had an excellent meal at Torrish Restaurant last night. Staff were welcoming and friendly from the moment we arrived and throughout our visit. We had different choices from the varied menu and everything we ordered was excellent. Grateful thanks to Kevin and all the team for making our evening out such an enjoyable one.

From the moment we arrived at Ness Walk it felt like a special place. The location is close to town but the gated entrance and enchanting gardens make it feel like you are entering a sanctuary. We had a wonderful Wimbledon tennis tournament themed afternoon tea for lunch. The selection on each tier were well thought out with twists on classics and or influenced by local ingredients. The elements on each tier felt well considered and the meal flowed well from savory to sweeter dishes. Each item appears delicate but we found it very filling and exceptionally good value. The selection of teas on offer covered all the bases. We have had afternoon teas at the Peninsula in Hong Kong and high tea at Raffles in Singapore over the years and the quality on offer at Ness Walk surpassed both. The staff were attentive and ready to help even though we chose to sit outside the main restaurant under the verandah to better enjoy the tranquility of the garden and a bit of afternoon sun.

This place was our favorite having tried quite a few restaurants in Inverness, the meal was superb from start to finish, the overall ambience and feel of the place was lovely and the staff were very friendly and helpful, overall an excellent experience.

APPALLINGLY EXPENSIVE, CUSTOMER-NEGLECTING, SHAM OF A RESTAURANT We, a band of 11 culinary aficionados, were misguided to dine here. What an utter catastrophe! A few sordid highlights: - The staff deigned to take our orders after a full half hour. The food, if you could charitably call it that, was tardy by a further hour. - Used glasses and plates were blithely ignored - we found ourselves forced to relegate them to other tables. - A surcharge of 10 quid for two miserly pieces of lamb, with flavour that only evokes revulsion, is preposterous. - The staff consisted solely of green, unseasoned trainees - it teetered on the brink of child exploitation. - The manager was obstinately defensive, exhibiting no inkling of customer-centric behaviour. - A near-extortionate fee of almost 150 pounds per head is an outrageously sick jest. Though there were a scant few passable dishes, the overriding sentiment is a stern admonition. FLEE THIS BEDLAM.

Very bad experience non customer friendly all too late no attention plates not taken away defensive manager. Do not recommend this place it’s a ripoff and you will be disappointed they only had students trying to help who never served people before

This restaurant is luxury from the moment the gates open, until the staff says goodbye. The setting is beautiful. Tea was lovely and posh. Nadia was our server, and was focused on our enjoyment.

Absolutely embarrassing. We planned on a nice dinner for Father's Day, our nicest meal for our holiday. I would have been disappointed with this level of service from a greasy spoon dive in a pub basement, let alone a highly rated restaurant in a 5-star hotel. The maitre d took our orders personally, and managed to get one of our starters wrong, despite a prolonged conversation about what it was. (We had never heard of sand carrots). Wet got a half hearted apology about the delay, no mention of the mix up (we only know he got it wrong because the bus boys brought out the wrong one first) Two of us ordered steaks, one was blue and one medium-well done. They somehow got those mixed up. When we mentioned it, we again barely got even an apology. Seems it's pretty par for the course for them to get orders wrong, from the maitre D's reaction. My blue steak was cold throughout. The chips, which they claim are triple fried, were severely undercooked. We had no one come by for the entirety of the meal, meaning I had nothing to drink with my steak (not even water). Once we were finished eating, we stared at our dirty dishes for over 20 minutes before getting up to ask for someone to come clear our plates and take our dessert orders. 5-10 minutes later, someone finally cleared our table and took our dessert orders. However, they left the empty wine and beer glasses. 35 minutes later, our coffees showed up, and some of our empty glasses were taken away. 5 minutes later I had to get up and bring the remainder of the empty glasses to the desk myself. Another 10 minutes later, we finally got our desserts. With the delays, we ordered more coffees (since we had ordered them to be had together)... We never got those second coffees. After eating our desserts and getting tired of waiting, we, once again, had to march up to the front desk in order to get our bill. Despite quite clearly expressing our extreme dissatisfaction with the service and food, the maitre d offered no personal apology, instead opting to hide behind the front desk staff. How they got their high rating on Google is a complete mystery. It seems you would want your a-listers on staff for Father's Day, which leads me to the unfortunate conclusion that this might have been the best they can do, which is a sad statement. For a better level of service, save yourself several hundred pounds and get a sausage roll from Greggs.

Visited the restaurant twice and was bitterly disappointed both times. On the first occasion the cod dish I ordered arrived cold so I returned it. It was re cooked but arrived after the others in the group had finished their meal. On the second visit the bavette steak that myself and another friend ordered arrived cold so they were re cooked along with fresh sides and we ate after all of the others in our group had finished. On the second occasion the cost of the two bavette steaks were removed and the restaurant manager apologised very sincerely. On the first occasion, there was no reduced charge and no apology from the restaurant manager. I do not think that the above should be considered acceptable on two occasions.

I have eaten at Torrish a few times now, including Hogmanay this past year, as well as mostly recently just a few days ago. My meals have always been excellent. The service is good, though if the restaurant is busy (it was very busy my last visit), it was just a little slower than normal. I had great rack of lamb, and my wife had the sole… both were excellent. If you are staying at Ness Walk, it is definitely a place you should eat. So nice to have a great meal and then go up to your room.

Dined tonight at Torrish as part of a 40-person party on a fixed 3-course menu with 3 choices per course. All of the diners raved about the quality of the meal. I can speak personally for the Tomato and Basil soup, Chicken Caesar Kiev and the Chocolate Torte by saying that all were prepared and presented perfectly. More impressive though was the outstanding service by a team of servers who clearly were passionate and enthusiastic about their work. Heartily recommended for those wishing a superb dining experience.

What a fabulous experience we had at The Torrish Restaurant at Ness Walk. We had booked this as a surprise 75th Birthday treat for our mum. We were welcomed by a lovely man at the front door, who escorted us to the bar, where we...

We were just so excited for a nice afternoon tea. We have had afternoon tea at various venues round the world: London, Dublin, Chicago, Fort Worth. This was by far our worst experience. There were plenty of staff available; unfortunately they were not interesting in...

Had an Afternoon Tea here and I hate to use the word as it's corny, but the experience was just spot on from start to finish. Friendly and knowledgeable staff and just a general aura of it being a bit extra-special, which was nice! (and...

We had an amazing meal at the Ness Walk hotel last night, everything was cooked to perfection and tasted great. The staff were attentive and friendly and made the evening very enjoyable. We can’t wait to go back!

As the afternoon tea was for a large family celebration we were given a private room. The room was beautifully presented, with the added attraction of a view of the hotel gardens and the river Ness. There was a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere in the...

We had a lovely time at this restaurant. The food was fantastic and the table was superb, right by the log fire. Very much worth a splurge. I do have one complaint I hope the management will read...if you are going to add a 10%...

Recently organized a small event at the venue and the entire event from start to finish was excellent! The team was on hand to double check settings and the operational side beforehand to ensure that all was as we wanted the event to go. The...

Absolutely fantastic food and staff were the best I’ve seen in a long time. My wife and I enjoyed an amazing three course meal in a relaxed environment but with 5 star food. I could rave about the food all night, but it was beaten...

Quality and interesting food, we were treated to lunch and a dinner in The Torrish, both were excellent.

A wonderful atmosphere provided by the staff, very good food by the chefs and great conviviality provided by our local distillery at Tomatin. Looking forward to more evenings over the long dark nights here in the Highlands. Something special to look forward to.

This was the first supper club meal we'd attended as Covid rather put a halt to those and it was a lovely evening. The restaurant was full and had a really nice atmosphere of busy-ness and it seemed every member of staff was brought in...

We visited Torrish last week, it was fantastic. A lovely friendly welcome when we arrived, coats taken. We were asked if we would like a drink in the lounge to peruse the menu - or would you like to go through to the restaurant. Restaurant...

Lovely meal but portions just not big enough for the price. Couldn’t fault the service- everyone was amazing and every bite was delicious, but we left peckish and 2 courses and 2 drinks each for a couple was over £150. Definitely needed to order sides...

We visited Ness walk with friends and had the most outstanding afternoon tea. Sat in a bay window overlooking the river was the first highlight. The service from the outset was amazing, being met at the door and shown to our table where our afternoon...

My wife and I decided to try Torrish at Ness Walk, for our 8th wedding anniversary. On arrival, we were welcomed at the main reception by a friendly member of staff who showed us through to the restaurant, where we were met by Lewis, our...

Delicious Food and best Service by Lewis and Rachel and the wohle Crew! The scallops 10/10! Good wine list!

The menu was limited in its options but we found choices we wanted. Staff were pleasant and their service was good. The acoustics are not good and some dining groups were rather noisy. The main issue was having served one main course and one side...

Wonderful food, attentive staff and beautiful surroundings. We had a superb night here! We had the scallops and the cod both beautifully cooked and presented, I couldn’t resist the soufflé to round off a delicious meal

This hotel is absolutely lovely to stay at the food is beautiful,rooms are nice and staff are lovely The gardens are nice and present a love spot to,sit out and enjoy the evening the food was yummy and well presented

My daughter and I had Afternoon Tea at the Torrish yesterday. It was a completely delightful experience. The staff were attentive, kind and polite. They made us feel wonderfully at home. The food was delicious with just the right balance of sweet and savory. We...

The most delicious food. Staff are the best, from the Bar, Waiting & Chefs, we can't fault a single thing. Indulge in some cocktails after and you won't be disappointed. Enough space between tables to have no concerns regards distancing. 11/10 without question

The dining experience at Torrish was a treat from start to finish. Service was top class, everyone was friendly and knowledgeable without being intrusive. The food itself was amazing, we had 3 courses, half a carafe of Rioja and also a cocktail. Cannot fault anything...

Really enjoyed our afternoon tea, a special belated treat for my mum's birthday. Every member of staff were very welcoming and catered to all our requests. We really enjoyed the experience and the surroundings are really lovely. Would highly recommend for a special occasion.

Average food at extortionate prices. Don't have anything positive to say about our visit here. Won't be back anytime soon. Made to feel unwelcome when voicing our displeasure. Such a shame as the potential is there. Parking is not what you come to expect at...

Probably one of the best meals I’ve had ! I have some food intolerances and had emailed day ahead of these to ask if dishes could be prepared taking these into account. Gluten and dairy free. Full of flavour, beautifully presented and made to feel...

Myself and my friend attended for a fabulous Afternoon Tea at Ness Walk recently prior to having our little babies. From the wonderfully warm welcome, to the attentive table service, we were made to feel so welcome. The food was lovely, special attention given to...

Staying at the hotel for a few nights over Christmas we booked dinner for Christmas day in the evening. The staff just really get it and know how to deliver great service and always so professional and attentive. The food was fantastic and opted for...

We ate here while staying at Ness Walk and it was a wonderful experience. Torrish is very cosy, but not too cramped. The food was delicious and there was a great selection for my vegan partner. Wine was wonderful, great range. I follow the head...

We had a delicious dinner here. The food is really well cooked. We enjoyed everything we tried but our stand out highlights was the venison steak and muscles starter.

Really impressed with the food and service. Great at catering for my dietary needs - dairy and gluten free - including desert options! Which is rare!! Loved the rice pudding!!

Better places in Inverness for fine dining. Meat that should have been served medium rare was dried out

The Torrish Restaurant was wonderful, the food was terrific. We dined there during an overnight stay at the hotel. Highly recommend.

Thoroughly enjoyed our meal when staying at Ness Walk. Would recommend whether staying at the hotel or not.

Amazing dinner started off with champagne and oysters in the bar area. The beautiful dining room was set out perfectly for social distancing, with everybody having a lovely view out to the courtyard. Each course was exceptional, from the salmon and asparagus starters, to the...

We were so looking forward to our afternoon tea at the Ness Walk. Parking a bit of a debacle to begin with . I expected a sumptuous lounge but found ourselves at a table in the bar area which felt devoid of atmosphere. No outlook....

We had a 3 course meal for dinner, and each one delicious, compliments to the chef! Restaurant and grounds around the hotel are lovely. Gabi our waiter was great too. Would definitely recommend if you’re looking for some fine dining.

This is by far the best place to dine in Inverness. The food was exquisite, beautifully presented and tasted amazing. Would definitely recommend this restaurant.

This is our second visit to the restaurant while staying at the hotel. There trying there best during these difficult times. Unfortunately once again really disappointed. We had various starters as we were a party of 4. The rope mussels were cold and of poor...

We ate twice in a week here as non-residents. The price; although 'mid-range' was well worth it. we enjoyed starters, mains and desserts. The wine list is reasonable. The service, from greeting at the hotel; through service and leaving was excellent. we will definitely return.

Visited for Afternoon tea on Thursday. Lovely setting and lovely food . The highlight though has to be the staff. Efficient, professional , relaxed and so friendly. Lots of smiles under the masks. Very helpful when I had gremlins in my email as I tried...

The place is very nice and the food is really good We had the duck and salmon to begin with Then the beef filet and the burger... the burger is very big ... a bit too big may be

Slightly disappointing under filled sandwiches. Large beef croquette would’ve benefited from a dip or sauce asa but dry after a couple of mouthfuls. Scones a bit overdone and dry. Never asked if would like more tea. Service a bit lacking. Nice outlook onto gardens. Constant...

Booked dinner last night but had to wait 1.5 HOURS to be seated. Total food bill reduced by £7 but had to pay full drinks bill. Shocking customer service. I won't be back and would not recommend this place to anyone. Definitely not 5 star

Title says it all just really good food. First time ever I’ve ordered cabbage at a restaurant and it was delicious. Two visits in two weeks. Hope to be in another two weeks.

We had a very warm welcome on arrival. Beautiful restaurant comfortable and spacious. The service was faultless with great attention to detail. The menu had plenty to tempt us all. Food was imaginative, beautifully presented and delicious. We had a wonderful evening and we will...

We visited the Torrish for lunch and were warmly greeted by concierge Mark. His attentiveness and professionalism were first class and set the tone for a delicious lunch. Highly recommend and we will be back soon 😀

What a wonderful restaurant and hotel. The food was sublime. My husband and I were having a new year break. We love great restaurants, so every night we picked the top fine dining restaurants in Inverness. This was the last won and it was the...

Three course lunch, good value for money. Lovely setting, the Christmas decorations are beautiful. The food was all really good, lovely presentation, left feeling very full. Service was quick and very relaxed. Definitely recommend coming for lunch.

Lovely meal and surroundings. Excellent service and whilst quite a limited menu everything was cooked and presented to perfection. Well done to all staff for making this a lovely night. Thank you.

Came here for a meal- beautiful surroundings. Greeted at the door ( a nice touch although I would have expected to be relieved of my coat) and taken to the bar. Service here mixed - in fairness very busy with Christmas Party in other room,...

The staff were very welcoming and the food was excellent. A great addition to the restaurant offering in Inverness. Beautiful restaurant and the view across the river was very relaxing.

We enjoyed a very nice meal at this restaurant, which is situated within the Ness Walk Hotel. If you're not staying at the hotel, it's around a 5-10 minute walk from the main bridge over the river by the castle. The hotel is positioned and...

The Executive Chef has worked in local hotels and is trying to make Torrish as restaurant of note for this lovely city. We stayed in the hotel and took both breakfast and dinner in the narrow but charmingly decorated restaurant. Staff need to be more...

As it was my birthday, my husband took me to try out this new local establishment. On the whole the place was fabulous, and the food was exceptional. I found the portion sizes good and everything was cooked to perfection. Both the presentation and flavours...

We came to the Torrish while staying at Ness Walks. It was to celebrate our engagement that day and your staff could not have disappointed in providing a perfect evening Beautiful environment, top quality produce and choices. Staff were faultless and suitably attentive without being...

Bit disappointed Few things not avail on smallish menu Food slightly over cooked (salmon and lamb) Thrice cooked chips soggy Nice setting Prices ok

We visited the restaurant tonight and were extremely impressed. The service was first class and the meal superb. I can honestly say that the steak was the best I have eaten and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Superb ambiance and unobtrusive service made it...

Beautiful meal with the family this evening. Fantastic service and great value for money with surprisingly good portion sizes. Fudge cheesecake was to die for!

We booked a Monday night dinner for 8 as the food on a lunch visit the previous week was good. Once entrance to the grounds had been achieved and drove up the all gravel drive (not good for shoes with heels ladies) we were greeted...

Been there twice for the early evening menu and cannot fault it in any way. Excellent service from a team of consummate professionals and the food has been absolutely faultless. Beautiful surroundings executed to an extremely high standard, range of wines excellent and superb menu...

Myself and my husband had the perfect dining experience in Torrish. Everything was cooked to perfection and the menu has great variety and filled with mouth watering dishes, the only hard thing is choosing what to have! The desserts in particular were outstanding! Torrish is...

A group of us get together for lunch at regular intervals and this time we chose Ness Walk Torrish restaurant. 8 of us for this lunch and we were not disappointed. Excellent location right on the River Ness. Service was very good and the food...

We were at a charity event , well hosted by the hotel then nipped into the restaurant for some food . It was late (9] and they asked us to order quickly , which was not a problem . I had halibut which was really...

Visited this restaurant last night. Had a lovely dining experience - however The butter for the bread was straight out of the fridge. Making it hard to spread. I felt for a 5* dining experience the amuse bouche glasses should be wiped after they are...

Second visit and again a great experience. Warm welcome and great to be recognised by GM from previous visit. Food absolute fabulous, excellent service. My new favourite restaurant in Inverness. 5 stars!

Great food excellent service. We plan on going to a restaurant in town but the restaurant was so appealing in the hotel we decided to stay for dinner. Everything was wonderful food and service.

We recently visited the restaurant on a Thursday evening for dinner and the moment the taxi pulled up at the gates we sensed that this was going to be a great night and that this is another hotel dining option that Inverness has been crying...

While staying at Ness walk hotel we dined at Torrish restaurant and had a remarkable meal. First the maitre d’ Gabrielle was very gracious and accommodating. Dinner began with a delightful amuse bouche followed by a delightful local bread. Our main course (sea trout &...

We chose to go have dinner here and it was a very wise choice. From start to finish our experience was a 5 stars experience. Even the walk by the river until you get to this beautiful settlement is beautiful and scenic. The food was...

Warm welcome from all the staff and everyone smiling and happy! Mark looked after us in the lounge / bar area - making exceptional cocktails and explaining the menus in detail. Superb food - all of which was sourced locally - even coming direct from...

Torrish is an exceptional, much needed, addition to the restaurant scene in Inverness. I’ve now dined three times, twice for lunch, and once in the evening. Firstly, the service: It’s impeccable. Perfectly pitched: discreet, knowledgable, not overly fussy, professional and with that dash of charm...

The asparagus, pea and truffle starter was an inspired mix of flavours. And I'm glad I found space for the blackberry and apple souffle. Gorgeous!

I came for lunch with a business companion. This newly opened hotel is very luxurious. Service was top notch. We shared 4 small plates between the two of us. Food was of the highest quality. I look forward to a return visit for dinner.

Tested this new restaurant by trying the pre theatre menu (£19.95 for starter & main) and took my mum, for her birthday. Hotel has been beautifully renovated and the restaurant is very tastefully decorated. The staff were excellent from the moment we walked in the...