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Service is stunning! . . . all staff we met were knowledgeable, elegantly gracious, polished yet discreetly unobtrusive. Our server, Callum, provided a proficiently responsive service. The food is ambrosial! . . . comprising seasonal dishes, locally sourced, innovatively crafted, into delectable blends of colours, textures and flavours. For example: Partridge, Pork Cheek, Red Wine & Beetroot Risotto, Garden Kale. Yummy! The layout, decor and outside garden provide a relaxed, stylish environment.

Had a lovely day at WMF, the staff are always so lovely, and in particular the professional and friendly Emily( Titanic Rose) as she was her double! We started with the pate, which I so believe is the best and have raved about it for years, no one makes pate like Dalziel and have kept to the same recipe, no messing with a winner. 🏆 I followed with the prawn tacos, huge prawns, but could have had a little more flavour, perhaps a wee zingy dressing on the side with lime, garlic and chives. My bestie had the haggis bonbons, which she said were tasty. We had an extremely good value for money bottle of Pinot and Chardonnay. It’s always a good day there as it’s our local, nice vibe. Overall very pleased with our visit and all the staff could not do enough for us with extra ice, water and fresh wine glasses. Emily was a saint with all our fussy demands. Thanks WMF see you soon! 🌟

Pas loin de l'arrêt de train de Glenfinnan mais aussi du début du chemin pour faire le Glenfinnan trail, il est vraiment bien placé. Mais ça explique aussi un tarif un peu élevé. Le personnel est agréable. On peut manger à l'extérieur sur le balcon, avec une belle vue. Mais aussi à l'intérieur, au chaud, confortablement installé(e). Le chocolat chaud et le gâteau étaient bons. Par contre, faites attention aux WCs. C'est un peu étroit.

Excellent food and good VFM in this restaurant earlier this evening. Very extensive menu amd great quality food for such a small town - and all that well in to the autumn. Casual and friendly in style. would well recommend. Lawrie West, Dunfwrmline, Fife. Sat 5 Oct 2024.

Went in for breakfast and received a bagel that was soaking wet with microwaved egg that cost £8. Asked for a toasted scone and was told it could be microwaved - not sure why it would be hard to pop it in the toaster or under grill considering you can get toasted ciabatta etc for lunch. Coffees were fine, very very hot. Don’t think we’d return which is a shame considering all the good reviews!

I visited today for lunch with my sister. Whilst the food was nice, the service was terrible. We got greeted by a waitress who had a mouthful of food and was chewing it as she took us to our table. We then witnessed the same waitress counting out tips whilst chewing a mouthful of food when another customer was trying to pay their bill. I had spilt a little bit of gravy on the placemat, before getting desert, before it came I asked to get it cleaned and I was handed a napkin to do it myself. All in all I wouldn’t have minded if the waitress had manners. The staff here need to learn some manners, not just one either. Most of them.

The cafe is comfortable and the food is surprisingly good. The Cullen Skink soup is delicious. The sandwiches are also very good. The staff is attentive.

Nice vibe but I'd like a real cup when I have a coffee, not environmental friendly. I'd also like to use a toilet but the staff tell me the place is not a restaurant/cafe. You could have fooled me. The staff told me they don't have one and dont need one as they are predominantly carry-out. Surely an eating establishment should have a toilet? Apparantly not! Where do your staff go? Won't be back.

Been coming to Islay for years. Look forward to eating here on our annual trip. always a favourite with Mom, Dad and children. This year not so much. Something has clearly gone wrong. staff were miserable and food well even more miserable. Tasteless with no thought or care gone into it. we were so so sad to see this happen to Ardbeg and we wondered why? when owned by such a big luxury corporation LVMH this experience was anything but luxury.

Just been to the newly refurbished Port Pantry and we were not disappointed. Lovely cosy surroundings, excellent service and tasty food that was plentiful. I even managed a cheeky wee Prosecco with my lunch which was a bonus. I highly recommend The Port Pantry & look forward to visiting in the future.

I headed for Guardbridge in the hope of an early evening meal and perhaps a stopover nearby. The Guardbridge Arms was my destination, and I was quickly greeted and shown to a table in the bar area. Having kindly confirmed I was able to park overnight in their car park, I was able to have an alcoholic drink. There was a nice selection of bottled beers, including alcohol free lager, and a couple of beers on tap. I settled for a Scottish brewed lager. The menu had a nice variation of meals without the endless lists that generic restaurants seem to produce, and it was nice to hear the waiting staff offer child size versions of the adult meals. I'm no great fan of starters so I proceeded onto the main course, and considered the haddock and chips several times before opting for the braised beef, accompanied by red cabbage, carrots and sprouts and a jus The beef was beautiful, separating nicely when speared by my fork. The small pieces of red cabbage, the carrots and the sprouts were wonderfully cooked and complimented the bee perfectly. I'd been allowed to swap the mashed potatoes for chips and as a bonus I chose a portion of onion rings. They were cooked to perfection also. Having a dessert seemed the obvious end to a wonderful meal and I was guided towards the sundae by the waiter, he knows his stuff. Mint ice cream buried under cream and after eights. This restaurant is homely and a reminder that a family run restaurant can produce outstanding meals at fair prices. I'd hope to return in the near future to try the freshly caught haddock on the menu.

Came here after previously visiting when it was a Wetherspoons. It used to be. Amazing. Very disappointing now. The food was cold and the atmosphere was poor. Will not be back

A fantastic meal and very friendly people, I cannot believe the review about the unfriendly and rude staff, I was present at the time, they were turned away because the wanted take the own food into the restaurant to eat, I don’t know of any restaurant that would allow people to take in their own food, I wold definitely recommend the restaurant and the food

This spot has a good location, however the service and food let it down. We were seated upstairs and were forgotten about. A lengthy period went by before we finally managed to catch the eye of a downstairs waiter who came and took our order. Coffee was nice but the food disappointing and read better on the menu than it tasted. We ordered eggs florentine - the bed of spinach was shredded do finely it was like grass. The vegan breakfast was also disappointing. The beans were stone cold on one side and hadn’t been reheated properly and unfortunately the smashed avocado tasted like it had vinegar through it rather than lemon. We were asked if we enjoyed our meal but sadly it came across as though the waiting staff genuinely weren’t interested. Overall disappointing.

The deli has become a regular stop for coffees, cakes, or lunches. The food is always great, there are loads of options available and daily specials. Good selection of drinks too, including local beers. Staff are always friendly and attentive, creating a really welcoming atmosphere. Definitely recommend Ness Deli for a stop in the village.