The best restaurants in Argyll & Bute Central Scotland

Met up with a friend for lunch today. ALWAYS reliably happy with our meals at The Esplanade over the many years.... But today's young chef was very astute with his skills. We had *Cullen skink, the baguette was fresh and warmed....so often it is not; (it's the little things like this that make you come back,), *fish n chips, and *incredibly chunky steak pie, with a lid rising up to the ceiling I'm my opinion all 3 meals really were the best examples on the island. Well done to: *The Esplanade for keeping up the standards of quality which bring people back * The Chef * The always friendly and helpful waitress 😁 (Love the new curtains and furnishings 😁)

This very casual, simple cafe had very tasty food. If you do not want pizza, the menu is limited, but the soup and mussels we had was perfectly cooked and delicious.

Scallops were absolutely delicious and the beef and ale pie was melt in the mouth. A great selections of wines and a lovely stop for dinner after a long day visiting distilleries. Staff were attentive, surprised just how busy it was for a Monday evening.

I am giving you an excellent review based on previous visits but arrived Thursday 14th November at 11:15 and it was closed. Website says open at 10:00 and opening time on door says 10:30. Several people left disappointed during my 20min seat on bench. Off to Port Bannatyne for my brunch. Can you update your opening hours on door and social media platforms.

Served mussels that were off,sent them back.service was good. Would not go to eat.like so many places in and around Oban they cant find the staff .

On the 17th may my daughter and I, after having a few days break at one of the holiday lodges nearby, were about to enter these licensed premises. We stopped first at a rubbish disposal area on the opposite side of the road to dispose of a very small black bin liner first, to keep the area clean As the wheelie bins were open and there was no sign at the entrance and it was on the other side of the road to this establishment. Suddenly an employee who did not identify himself, appeared at the entrance and in a threatening and aggressive manner shouted at me that we couldn't place rubbish in the wheelie bin as he owned it. I then asked where I should dispose of it. H e replied, "I don't F****** care". I suggested that he places a sign next to the entrance to the bin corner as I wasn't psychic and I informed this employee that his manner was threatening, aggressive and obscene. The employee again replied, I don't F****** care, I'm F***** leaving on Saturday". I would strongly advise anyone considering visiting this establishment to stay well clear until the manager can reassure the public that this man has indeed left the hotel. Mr, A Major, Dr, H Habibi

Visited on a too short 1 day visit to Mull. spent most of the time in Tobermoray in the Mishnish Hotel. great find had the seafood platter for 2 with extra langoustine (definitely didn’t need the extra but delicious). Great gins in the public bar to start with, really friendly helpful staff, at £56 for 2 of us including additional Langoustine it was amazing value. Friendly, helpful, delicious ..we’ll be back

We arrived on a late ferry from Oban and drove through the dark on single lane roads to get to Dervaig. Lucky for us we had programmed the location in our GPS because signal on the island is spotty at best. We arrived exhausted and hungry and the staff at the Bellachroy took excellent care of us, even letting us use their landline to contact our BnB. The food was excellent, the ambiance was super friendly. Our waitress was the best, and we laughed so much with her and the customers in the next table.

Ignored by staff. Was interested in picking my own assortment, but ended up with pre bagged. Small pieces, but perhaps that is better. Larger would be too much. No where near the Belgium quality. Nice local shop, so happy to support. Not sure if it's worth returning. Supermarket sweets are better.

Absolutely best meal this weekend. Hubby had steak pie and I had gammon steak. Wow soon tasty and great service. Such a friendly place. I must mention the white Zinfandel.....deeeeeelish. Can't wait to return when we are back down next year. Fantastic wee place x

My partner is disabled and I just want to thank John for being so kind and helpful.during our visit there. On arrival John and another member of staff very kindly lifted my partners mobility scooter up the steps which allowed him to walk into restaurant with his walking stick.....we would never have managed without John and staff being so helpful. The food was first class and again John helped and advised us on our dishes. What we really liked was that we were not rushed and given ample time between courses. On leaving the scooter was taken down steps for us again. We will definately return to taj mahal when back in oban. The staff were amazing but John is an absolute credit to the restaurant . Thank you once again for making our evening so relaxed and pleasant. John & Margaret

the names changed CAFE BELLA firstly we should of walked straight a way the customers were looking glum. then we realised most were waiting a long time for meals. we sat down to order and found that the waiter told us every thing was off the menu except over priced fish and chips he hassled us to order quickly and ran around at high speed .after getting our food there was a hurry get our money and leave..he cleared the table whilst we were still drinking our teas and coffee. he was also very rude to other customers beacause they wanted to see a menu ..A WARNING TO FUTURE CUSTOMERS >>>>STAY AWAY>>>>

Absolutely beautiful place to stay, the rooms are warm clean compact but absolutely perfect with amazing views, the staff are delightful, professional, nothing too much trouble, breakfast plentiful to stock up before walking, evening meals outstanding I had vegetarian, fish, venison such a great choice on both evenings, the wine to complement was perfect too, highly recommend this place as located so close to tour the surrounding areas, cannot wait to revisit

Very disappointing fish and chips - expensive - the chips were soggy and the batter pathetic - undercooked and also soggy, fish ok but spoiled by inferior chips and batter. This is no longer Mr Pia - different name. It’s amazing - they major on one product fish and chips - a great British tradition and yet they can’t get it right. Go to the pier at Tobermory if you want the real thing,

Located just by the ferry this is a great cafe. I recommend the Cullen Skink ( smoked haddock soup), really good. Friendly service too and good value.