The best restaurants in Scotland

Tucked away in a charming courtyard, Soup Dragon Cafe is more than just a pitstop—it’s an experience. We dropped in for a lentil soup and toastie, both of which hit the spot, but it was the ambience that really stood out. Surrounded by quirky shops promoting alternative healthcare and wellness, the vibe is laid-back and a little offbeat—in the best way. There’s good parking (a rare bonus) and on a sunny day, the walk around the grounds adds a peaceful finish to your visit. A hidden gem with a wholesome twist.

Twice now I have stopped at the location for a takeaway lunch whilst working. On both occasions the service, speed and quality of food have been exceptional. The roll used for the sausage and bacon roll was superb, and the burger is truly delicious.

We had a tipsy afternoon tea at Christmas time which was amazing, so we returned shortly after for another afternoon tea which was also delicious. We have one of our group requiring 'gluten free' and one is 'dairy free' which were produced with no issues, we were never led to believe it was any trouble. The staff are friendly and helpful, the food was delicious and the newly refurbished bar area is lovely. Highly recommend 👌

Unfortunately this place place sadly closed. What a loss.used to go regularly Was Fantastic authentic quality , great service Pizza, starting from the base - it is was delicious and clearly made from quality flour, rustically wood fired, sauce is worthy addition and the toppings make the pizza within top 3 (basta & baffo) in glasgow. Sorry to see you go guys and wish you every success in next chapter.

I spent six pound on cold fries and a tennis ball sized burnt burger im absolutely gutted wish i took photos ur an absolute melt if u come here like

Excellent quality, delicious, quick preparation. I highly recommend the creamy chicken soup.

12th January was my wife's birthday, so I searched out somewhere I thought might be "special", using Tripadvisor reviews. Cairn Lodge seemed the place, but turned out to be something different from all the glowing reviews. But let me be fair. There were some good points. The ambience of the Garden Restaurant was very pleasant, and the staff were very attentive. But the food has a serious problem. We decided on 2 courses and 3 of us chose the belly pork. We all knew that belly potk is usually slow roasted and comes with crisp crackling and soft, tender, melt in your mouth meat. We were sadly disappointed. My wife had one mouthful and left the rest of the pork. Instead of meeting our expectations, the belly pork servings more closely answered the descriptions of Scotland's number 1 catering wholesaler, Brakes, who in their online belly pork advert to the trade, say, "Once reheated by either boiling or microwaving in the bag from frozen, remove and finish under the grill to brown the top as desired and serve..." The pork showed no sign of being roasted and then sliced on site. All the pieces were identical, suggesting factory production. All were equally tough. The pieces of carrot and parsnip , and the roast potatoes, were tasty enough, but the near incinerated Yorkshire puddings needed to have been "reheated" for several minutes less. Presumably they came from the same stable as the pork. Around the dining room, everyone seemed to have the same bought-in offerings, all treated in the same way. I have several observations. We are all used to this sort of food in the cheap fast-food places attached to Travelodges and the like, but Cairn Lodge presents itself as some special. Instead, you offer second-rate food at inflated prices. The meal for 4, with no wine, cost just under £160. I feel there is a certain dishonesty in what you are offering. Over-priced and second rate. Secondly, I am very disappointed that you have apparently weaned your clientele on to this standard of food, and they actually believe it is a good standard.. I come from a background as a writer for one of the major travel companies, and I can tell you that your food is not of the quality customers are led to believe. It is second-rate, and does not belong to an hotel which promotes itself as giving quality. Clearly we will not be back.

Perfect visit! We took a trip to the Uddingston Food Market on a horrible wet and windy morning then popped here for a bite to eat afterwards. The food was amazing and Kayla was so lovely. I didn’t get the older lady’s name (maybe the owner?) but she was so lovely and helpful as well. Couldn’t recommend enough!

¡Una joya absolutamente escondida! Comida increíble, un montón para elegir! Personal muy amable y encantador Muy bonita estética

Full vegan, Gluten free menu and dairy free cakes, what not to like? As someone who isn’t vegan but dairy and egg intolerant, this is such a great wee cafe that I wish I’d found sooner. I really do hope the community continue to support this local business.

Ordered a roll tatiscone and blackpudding. The menu said if you get 2 black puddings on a roll same is expected with the tatiscones. I got a snider of a roll way a 1 potato scone and 1 blackpudding 4.90 for that n a can a juice wit a joke.

The taste is so good, the boss's business must be better! Make a fortune🤑

Stunning coffee and cakes. Friendly and helpful staff and a lovely view of the boats and castle. More space would be good as it can be busy but worth the wait.

A beautiful spot and a delightful hotel with all the extra facilities, even a garden bowls pit. Plenty of parking and outside seating. The staff were exceptional; friendly and very attentive. We had coffee and sandwiches with scones and jam after. Excellent quality and good portions. Not cheap, but you pay for the service and food quality. They have a service charge.

¿Quieres la mayor cantidad de frijoles recién tostados posible? Entonces debes parar aquí. Asaron los frijoles en casa el mismo día. Noviembre sirvió el café con leche helado más sabroso y suave que he probado en mi vida. Fuerte, cremoso y nada amargo. Son tres días después y todavía estoy pensando en ello. A mi marido también le encantaba su bebida. Si viviera en Edimburgo iría todos los días. El personal era frío y amable, el café era increíble, una verdadera joya de un hallazgo.