The best restaurants in Helensburgh Central Argyll & Bute Central Scotland

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Maddie and her mother for creating our absolutely stunning red velvet and Victoria sponge wedding cake. Both tiers were not only beautiful but also an absolute hit with our guests—they couldn’t stop raving about them! Every bite was a delight, and the cakes truly melted in our mouths. We’re already looking forward to our next visit to Helensburgh to indulge in more of your incredible creations. Highly recommended—your cakes are pure magic!

Delighted with the meal and excellent service and delivery. Highly recommended.Thank you.

Visiting from England. Phoned a takeout order through for collection. They said to turn up in 20mins. Very friendly at the counter. Food ready and all there. On eating it...honestly THE best vegetarian curry I have ever had. The portions were large/huge and all was great quality. Can't rate enough. Cheers, Tom.

We met friends for brunch there this weekend. The cafe is very welcoming and the staff extremely friendly. The menu/specials sounded so exciting that we ordered 5 dishes between 4 of us - Brisket chilli with cauliflower rice, Prawn with avocado on a milk bun, and Huevos Rancheros. All of the dishes were absolutely fantastic and unusual. The coffee is also extremely good. We will definitely be back (and will no doubt become regulars!)

We were back in Helensburgh after a 2 year gap and had to return to The Upper Crust, believing it couldn't be as good and fun as last time. We were not disappointed at all and had a great evening along with the other diners. It is quirky and different, and the food is excellent with a good choice on the menu and specials board. The owners, Roger and Mary run it themselves, with Mary in the kitchen and Roger front of house. Roger is so entertaining and the whole experience is more than just a meal. We are normally private people, just wanting to enjoy our own company, but have never been anywhere else where you relax so easily and end up talking with fellow diners - all down to Roger and his manner. None of us there that night wanted to leave, and we all stayed far longer than expected - again, all down to Roger and his great company. It was one of the best nights we've had in a long time and we'll be back as soon as we can! Thank you Roger and Mary

Takeaway: Lamb Biriyani, Dessert with ice cream. 2 poppadums and mango cost £29 for one with delivery quite expensive for a takeaway I though but there are cheaper see menus. Driver missed the dessert delivery but was quickly resolved and delivery was quick for 6pm on a Friday bank hol. Food was very tasty I really enjoyed it had depth of flavours and sauce was delicious. Tasted authentic. Dessert looked small but was enough and liked the ice cream. First time here and will definitely use again and can’t wait! Thumbs up from me, nicest I’ve had in a while.

The restaurant is small (around 20 seats) and the decor is dated but it’s impeccable in its cleanliness and the menu has a nice choice and pretty standard restaurant prices. We went as a family and had a lovely meal, the service was great and the food was exactly what I expect of an Italian. Good quality ingredients cooked well. We would absolutely go again and happily recommend it to others.

Tried some German beer? really nice staff thanks guys ☺️

Lovely friendly atmosphere. Great staff.

Another banging meal from Soni, can't fault the quality. Time after time the food is quality & never fails.

We had lunch here today as the Continental was closed. We were pleasantly surprised after reading the bad reviews. I had a ham salad sandwich on granary bread. It was really substantial. Full to the brim with ham, lettuce, onion, tomato, cucumber and red pepper and only £3.80. My husband had a fish finger sandwich which contained four fish fingers in a large roll. We had a bottle of sparkling water and the total came to less than £10. Our order came in about ten minutes so the service wasn't bad at all.

Visited specifically for breakfast as the vegan options sounded amazing, alas, we were too late. Lunch it was then. And we were not disappointed. We opted for the soup and the three sides deal which was plenty to fuel us for our ongoing afternoon walk. Their coffee is TREMENDOUS! All the food coming out from the kitchen looked incredible and we watched the chefs take great care in the plates they were se ding out - wonderful attention to detail and quite clearly a passion. Friendly and attentive staff and they even allowed us to charge our electricals during our visit. Did I mention the coffee?!! Soooo so good. All in all a great place. Cool vibe, delicious food and excellent portions, excellent service and definitely one of the best coffees I’ve ever tasted. A return visit is absolutely needed to both try other menu items and yes, for more of that coffee🤎 Thank you. 🙏

This is really good Spanish food.

Cafe closed at 4pm in spite of website saying open. Disappointed after walking 2 miles to get there. Why say open until 5 when closed at 4?

Raymond... what a top guy. Best food in Helensburgh, infact Scotland!!! Scrap that best in the UK. I'll be back. Scott (driver)