The best restaurants in Strathtay Perth & Kinross Central Scotland

My wife and I visited Dunkeld and Birnam after attending a wedding in the area and, after hearing about a bookshop in Birnam, wanted to make sure we visited before heading home. What a fantastic bookshop! We spent ages browing through the superb collection of books - both of us taken with the large range of art and photography books. Even though they were all second hand, the condition was immaculate. The prices for books that essentially looked new was another bonus, being far less than I initially thought. Needless to say we both left very happy with a stack of books between us. Icing on the cake was a coffee to take away (talking of cake, there was cake as well, but sadly after filling ourselves up with our hotel breakfast we couldn't bring ourselves to try any). Service was faultless as well and very pleasant. Will definitely be back next time we're in the area.

Amazing as usual We live in the village, but travelled from Bristol after a trip away, and thought we would wait till we got home to Stanley to have a meal. As usual it didn’t disappoint, Julie and Kenny are amazing hosts, and the food was 5 star as we have come to expect. As the saying goes “There’s no place like home” thank you both

We called in after spotting this deli/cafe and we were not disappointed. I had soup and it was delicious and hearty, real Scottish potato and leek and I just loved it. My hubby had it with a ham and piccalilli sandwich, after all the years together I didn't know he liked piccalilli!!! Anyhow he just loved it. We were so full after it we couldn't fit my promised cake in. One guy said that he was sorry for leaving such a clean plate as he felt that he had inhale his meal as it was sooooo good Well done and keep up that level of service and great wholesome food

I am shocked at the lack of reviews and one terrible review for this place, not representative of this lovely cosy coffee shop. The coffees are slightly more expensive than the average price but well worth the extra money for a delicious coffee. My partner had a spiced latte with homemade syrup that was just perfect, not too sweet and gorgeous flavour. We will definitely be back for a coffee pitstop on our way to the highlands! The lady who runs it is really friendly and chatty, thank you so much for a lovely coffee experience!

Delicious! Best roast beef sandwich ever (huge) and the caesar salad divine. Took them takeaway with a bottle of orange. So yummy and boujie. Keep up the great work.

Excellent cafe and shop in Dunkeld. Staff are friendly and chatty. Coffee and pistachio and pear cake were excellent. Highly recommend if you’re in Dunkeld. *Very Dog friendly*

Enjoyed tasty pea & mint soup and coronation chichen sandwich on the village green by the cafe

Excellent lunch - burger and fish and chips - at very reasonable price (particularly for Dunkeld - one of the most expensive tourist traps I have experienced!). Fish was very fresh and well cooked and crispy and burger was well done and juicy. Chips fresh and hot. Accompanied by wine and bottle of lager. Very enjoyable. Service was very good - friendly waitress. Toilets well maintained and - very important for me - ladies and gents were quite separate - yay! Carried out two tubs of ice cream to have outside - delicious! Many quality items on sale in shop. This is an excellent addition to eating possibilities in Dunkeld and would be my number one choice next time we visit. Delighted to recommend.

Lovely food, fresh and tasty… also nice to be served by staff with a bit of personality, really welcoming environment :-)

Pasties felt like they were sitting for a while and not amazing. Service is great.

This was our second visit and thoroughly enjoyed our overnight stay in this fantastic house. The food is amazing, beautifully presented and you looked forward to every course. The staff were extremely efficient, happy and helpful. Can't wait to return.

The location, the restaurant, the staff and the food are all excellent. My partner and I had a truly wonderful Sunday lunch and each dish (cheese souffle, John Dory and blueberry pana cotta) worthy of 10 out of 10. scores. My only concern is that the 25% increase in the price may deter future customers.

Great food, great staff. Lovely beer garden with the good weather.

Nice stop with lots of food options and ice cream. Too many counters so can be bit confusing where to pay or order 😅.

Enjoyed a wonderful three night stay here. The vibe in the outside area is awesome. Sunshine, river view, music and drinks, just perfect👌 Love coming to Dunkeld and you always get a friendly welcome at The Atholl Arms.