The best restaurants in Orkney Islands Highlands and Islands

Only found out once on the island that the café was no longer opening for business. Apparently there are still workshops taking place but no drop in cafe

Turning left off the ferry from the mainland, Richan's retreat is the first house on the right, 100 yards up the road. Step inside to a genuinely warm welcome and a trip back into the island past. Run by a Westray lady married to a Mancunian exile, the cafe offer's excellent value basic fare - the soup was homemade and utterly delicious - accompanied by friendly conversation and a genuine insight into island life. The cafe also features handcrafts, all made on Westray itself. Not to be missed on any trip.

Simon es la persona que nos sirvió cada día esta semana. Sentido del humor muy seco y no un hombre para ser apresurado! El café y los tés son buenos. Pequeña selección de comidas - un fabuloso pastel de coco y chocolate y pasteles calientes. Solo 4 - 5 mesas pequeñas disponibles (y para llevar). Solo parece estar abierto alrededor de las 9 am o 9 . 30 am, no a las 8 am como se anuncia. Buena música de escucha fácil a la antigua.

Great food and service. Went on a quiet night so I can't comment on the speed of service on a busy night

Everything was at the highest level. I recommend

What a place I was in Whiskey Heaven, my girlfriend was in Gin heaven I sampled some, in my price range drams, from the magnificent Highland Park distillery, I was not disappointed The bar was tastefully decorated with various bottles of whiskey in cabinets adorning the walls and a large display in the rear bar Barman seemed to know his stuff and was very helpful Didn't see much Gin on display, although I did have my Whiskey goggles on, but my girlfriend was very happy with the various tastes available

Visitando las Orcadas de vacaciones y vino aquí a última hora después de una recomendación. Pequeño menú pero excelente comida y el personal era muy bueno. Decoración bien, se siente un poco desarticulado del tipo de comida que se ofrece. En general, un gran lugar para comer!

Zona estupenda para relajarse a la llegada y tomar una copa mientras seleccionas tus comidas , a mitad de semana por lo que no esperamos una cena completa pero éramos 7 . 30 y no más llego en illonly comentario en mi entrante de comida un tiki de patata indio soso en el mejor de los casos y me las arreglé un tercio! ¿Un pato seco seco sobrecocido que se supone que tiene glaseado de miel? Se sirve con repollo rojo más grande que el pato en el plato y verduras separadas todo mal cocido.

Sadly this wonderful place is closing. The welcome was warm and friendly, the setting simply amazing - you look out to sea at the Pentland Skerries, Duncansby Head, the north coast of Scotland - on a clear clear day almost as far as Cape Wrath with the mountains of Scotland .......... but down to the excellent food which is not unduly expensive but served with charm and helpfulness. - we had Chowder (5*+) seafood platter (5*+++) lasange (non fish eater!) 5* and amazing desserts. Could not have been a better experience and ranks 1st equal with one other Orkney restaurant! Just sad that it will not be operating under the current management next summer! We wish them a happy retirement!

This is my favourite cafe in Orkney. Staff are absolutely lovely, really friendly and accommodating and they do the best egg mayonnaise sandwiches I have ever eaten, anywhere! The brunches, scoffles and the cakes and scones are superb. I love this place!

The freshly baked goods here are very delicious and quite well made. The coffees were a delight. The service was friendly and I enjoyed my time here.

Acabo de volver de alojarme 3 noches en el maravilloso Lynnfield Hotel en Kirkwall. Nos hemos alojado en varios otros hoteles en Kirkwall, pero ninguno de ellos estuvo a la altura del Lynnfield Hotel. Malcolm y su personal no podrían habernos hecho sentir más bienvenidos que ellos. Nuestra habitación, la suite Melsetter era simplemente maravilloso. Una fantástica ducha mira y un baño de jacuzzi de la era espacial, etc, etc! La comida era simplemente deliciosa. Teníamos la intención de comer en otro lugar en una de las noches, pero después de cenar en el Lynnfield Hotel la primera noche continuamos comiendo en casa durante la duración de nuestra estancia. Para los dueños de perros, no busque más. Todo el personal es muy amable con los perros. Rusty nuestro terrier galés no puede esperar a volver! Muy recomendable.

Visiting the brewery was one of the highlights of our visit to Kirkwall. The beer was amazing. The proprietor welcoming.

Nice little bar/restaurant with decent pub grub and large portions and also very reasonable prices. Also friendly and efficient staff. Will certainly return

Wow! What a hidden gem. We’d been hoping all holiday to find such a place and it stumbled into us! Food and drink superb, a location to die for and the lady in charge and her colleague were as good as you’ll find! We loved it there!