The best restaurants in Elgin City South Moray Highlands and Islands

Zaika is the best Indian takeaway in Elgin without a doubt. It’s a small family owned takeaway and everything is cooked fresh. I can honestly say I have never had a bad experience here. My favourite is the Chicken Tikka Masaladar, it’s very spicy with a kick but also has a sweet tang to it. Highly recommend this. I have tried most of the speciality dishes and they are just equally as good.

well me and my wife both had the welsh rarebit and it was so good i was a chef for 30 years and not impressed easly but it really was eceptional i will be back for sure

The best place to eat in Elgin. Everything is fresh and delicious, soups, wraps, bagels and daily specials. One word of advice when you do visit, ALWAYS leave room for the cake! ( or get it to take away, you won’t regret it.)

Very good food! Ordered Korean loaded fries and classic cheese burger was really flavourful! Would recommend if in the area

Best lunch I’ve eating in Elgin and very affordable

The Bearded Chef catered our Wedding in September and the food was fantastic! Aaron and Kayleigh were both absolutely amazing and we can't thank them enough. The menu was tailored to us with new dishes and a personalised wedding cocktail as the welcome drink. The canapés were great but the main meal really stole the show. Melon with sorbet, smoked salmon and lentil soup were our choice of starters. Followed by haggis sagaloo pie, chicken stuffed with chorizo mousse with paprika sauce, fondant potatoes & veg medley and sweet potato cakes as the 3rd option. For dessert we had a trio so everybody could have a bit of everything. Highly recommend Bearded chef and would definitely use them again in future.

Some of the best Indian food I've ever had—rich, deep flavours with just the right spice. A true gem that keeps us coming back! Fantastic, friendly service too. Highly recommended.

Very friendly staff, lovely atmosphere and great food.

A stylish restaurant with excellent service, elegant beautifully presented food and delicious wines. Only complaint iscthat there is only one vegetarian choice so we wouldn't want to go regularly and have the same dish each time. But for special occasions it's a lovely treat.

Dismal service. Took almost an hour to get food - 2 pizzas and a garlic bread. Food was ok, nothing special, ate half at most. By the time it arrived, needed to eat or would have just left. Owner not helpful, not accepting they were in the wrong and made me feel uncomfortable. Very disappointing. Had been looking forward to it but won’t be back.

For traditional home baked pizza this is definitely the place to go, amazing value, and selection of toppings, friendly service, and if you still have room, great selection of home bakes for afters. Well worth a visit.

Had the pleasure of dining here just before Christmas with my wife and 8 month old, the staff were fantastic when booking and upon arrival we had a high chair waiting at the table for us. The service is prompt without being rushed, the servers are knowledgeable and attentive. The food was not only well presentated, but modern, well sourced and flavourful. The beechtree in my eyes is easily one of the top, if not the best place for food in the area.

The only place for my sandwich. Plenty of variety friendly staff

Yesterday I tried a chicken burger,platter, etc taste was very bad but the prices were very high as per the market. Chicken burger £13 only bun and patti (no salad, even nothing) but the taste just like under £5. Highly not recommended

Nice local for a pint with a cosy open fire