The best restaurants in Lerwick North Shetland Islands Highlands and Islands

Appalling food, 3 of us had takeaway and it was shockingly bad. My chicken fried rice was tasteless with rubber chicken and the rice had been nowhere near a wok! The ribs were tough and virtually inedible!!!

My second chippy in the Shetlands trip. Kept waiting without eye contact for a while. Opted for a haggis and chips. There seemed to be a slight lag between getting the order and getting the food out even though it was ready. Not much space to stand in whilst waiting either. Everyone seemed friendly enough and the place was a massive hit with the locals judging by the queue building up behind. The chips were slightly crispy, whiter and the flavour seemed different but these things are all a matter of taste. Ok price. Haggis was on the money and with salt and vinegar and a pickled egg they hit the spot. Good location. Plenty of space to sit outside and lots of benches on the harbour front if not.

My first Shetland chippie experience. I was sweaty after arriving by ferry that morning and doing a day of active sightseeing and wanted a chippy. I happened to be passing and thought I'd try it. The young lad serving seemed very efficient and happy to talk through what was ready straightaway. Went for white pudding and chips. Stayed in to eat and pretty good - no extra cost for doing so. Not particularly well ventilated when the door is closed but no issue if you were sweaty, not that bothered or taking away. At 5pm I felt it should be a lot busier than it is though not sure why it wasn't.

Mareel is brilliant, the young staff are so friendly and welcoming, we have been twice during our week long stay on Shetland mainland. The free wifi was the draw the first time. lots of quiet work spaces available and good wifi. I worked in the cafe on my second visit. My decaf (not always available in small venues) latte was topped with a gorgeous fluffy cloud of steamed milk. The wraps from the fridge (I chose bacon& egg) were stuffed full of filling too, a really nice change from the supermarket options that have hardly any filling once you get past the first mouthful. I thought the price was good too. The seating in the cafe was great, a mix of tables chairs and comfy sofas. I didn't try any cakes but they looked grand and I overheard a conversation saying they were freshly baked during the week