The best restaurants in Argyll & Bute Central Scotland

Stunning couple of cakes ! Truly fabulous ! Chocolate & Blood Orange cake & a Raspberry Cream Macaron ! What a selection and what a terrific service too !

Best Curry I have ever tasted. We were staying at Appin and in advance searched for decent curries on the internet. This one came with very good revues so thought we would give it a try. It is in a remote lovely place but as long as you take your time and be courteous using passing places on the single track road you should have no problem. We arrived and it wasn't open but after speaking to the lovely Lady and explaining our predicament she very kindly said she would help us. We purchased a Chicken Vindaloo, a lamb Pasanda and some Pelau rice. We can honestly say these were the best curries we have ever had. Obviously they use fine ingredients with the right amount of spice. They are not the usual pureed sauce that you normally get, you can see and taste the ingredients. I now wish we had purchased more to bring home with us, it is definitely worth sampling them, you won't be disappointed.

A welcoming place to eat with lovely owners and an opportunity to enjoy gluten free and tasty meals. We looked forward over the past year to be able to make a return visit.

I came here with my friend and the food was absolutely AMAZING! Would recommend coming here again! <3

Great service delicious coffees and cake and hot choc thoroughly recommend

We came to have a dinner and instead of greetings and normal social interaction upon our arrival were met with hostility and rudeness from the waiter. When we were leaving one of the chefs flipped us off. I never experienced this kind of attitude towards customers anywhere in the world.

We popped in to get a quick family lunch and were really happy that we did. Pass the Thyme is a clean and tidy eaterie. Modern furniture and a nice bar at the end appeal to all. There was a steady stream of customers, mainly locals by the sound of it which is always a good sign. Some tables had also been reserved for lunch that Saturday afternoon. The lunch menu was modern, accessible and focused on some staples such as pizzas, burgers, fries and salads. Between us we had a chicken Caesar, loaded nachos and smashed burgers. My 10yo wolfed down his burger and declared it “the best burger ever”. All dishes arrived promptly, were tasty, really well prepared and generous in their portions. And well priced too, ideal for a quick family lunch. Service was in keeping being efficient, clear and friendly. Very happy to recommend Pass the Thyme for lunch if you are in Campbeltown.

This is the first place I head to every time I get to Rothesay. The best coffee on the island - no competition. Plus an incredible salted hot chocolate (I buy bags of the stuff to take back to London), plus amazing pastries and excellent soup for lunch. And Mhairi and her team are always good for a natter and to bring you up to speed on the island gossip and recent celebrity sightings. I also rarely leave without a new pair of earrings thanks to the Bonnie Bling range they stock.

This shed is miles down a single track road, in a beautiful setting but hardly in a commuter belt. It is so well stocked. Cakes - so many to choose from, hot and cold drinks, ice cream, fudge tablet. The caravan park further down the road must help with trade, but it is a great place and I hope it continues to flourish and the baker continues to bake (Oh and the cakes and tablet were fab).

Went for breakfast before we got on the boat home - excellent food and great, friendly service - just wished we discovered it when we arrived on the island so that we could have used it more - really enjoyed our visit

We were staying locally snd wanted to get a bit closer to some of the famous highland cows. We were taken on a walk though the farm firlds by the owner Jane to meet the different groups of cows including some really young ones. Jane was fascinating providing insight into the running of the farm and Highland Fold business, the farm ecosystem and the North Atlantic rainforest plus of course the star attraction highland cows themselves! We had a fabulous afternoon and would highly recommend the experience plus the barn cafe where we had coffee, delicious cake and ice cream!

We were very happy to have had our daughter’s wedding at this venue. I can honestly say we were all looked after very well. Catherine and the girls done an excellent job with the catering also a beautiful cake made by Marion. Thanks for helping make it a wonderful day. From Colin and Wendy x

Amazing food every time, never disappointed. Milkshakes are also fab, the most friendly and helpful staff. The tiktoks are also brilliant

Great crab sandwiches and smoked salmon sandwiches. Lobster salad is also very good value for money and very tasty. Highly recommended

Love this place great home made food. This is a favourite stop off when up this way. Fab cheese burgers and lots of cakes. Not only food, but garden centre, gifts & sheds. Will be back again soon.