The best restaurants in Highlands and Islands

We found this place for a nice cuppa and cake after a walk. It’s very popular with the locals, feels very cosy and friendly. Great menu and wonderful selection of cakes!

Having used the deli for many many years, I have been in a few times since the takeover and been slightly disappointed each time. This time it put the seal on us never using it again. I don’t mind paying for good quality, tasty food. But the venison chorizo quiche we got were tasteless with very little (3 pieces at most) of ‘chorizo’ and no real flavour other than egg. The salmon bagel was rock hard but had a great amount of salmon on it. The BLT with garlic mayo was tasteless due to the tomatoes being huge thick chunks from what seemed to be large cooking tomatoes. The toffee muffins were enjoyed by the kids. £35 is what I expect to pay for this type of food but I do want it done well and to have taste. I’m afraid after many years of using the deli, we won’t be going again.

Called in twice. First time had a very nice gluten free bacon and brie toasty. Second time had a gluten free bacon sandwich. My husband was very hungry but doesn't eat bread, he asked if he could have an xl bowl of soup, which they very kindly gave him. Staff were lovely and very helpful.

What a lovely surprise !!! It was amazing food, staff and atmosphere!!! Definitely be back .

What a little gem of a find towards the end of the high street opposite the likes of Aldi. Great food and service, will be using again before we move on.

Visiting the area and stopped by for tea. Proper traditional chippy food was fresh and delicious with good sized portions. Staff were friendly and welcoming and shop was spotlessly clean!

Lovely small restaurant, friendly service and great food. We arrived early and nothing was too much trouble. Staff were polite friendly and on hand when needed. Would highly recommend

Great service. Food was lovely and also hot and plentifull and we will be going back for sure.

We had dinner there twice during our stay in Kirkwall. The food was superb both times. The venue and the service were excellent. Highly recommended.

Poor team, stadium and stupid place to have a stadium as the traffic is horrible at the best of times. It is a pity that the club is going down the drain

Cool place very good food and atmosphere after a long journey very good place to relax

5 start has to come out again for the Shetlands visit. These people know about spices. The photos say it all.

Cosy little tea room. The carrot cake was marvellous. And you get to browse to some gorgeous knitwear

We took a group of 10 German visitors plus friends for the £10 lunch deal. We had given our menu choices in advance, but with such a wide range of choices it took a while to work out who had ordered what. However, it got sorted, the sandwiches were excellent and everyone was very satisfied with their choice. The staff was attentive and, since we were given the dining area all to ourselves, the atmosphere was quite intimate.

By far the best choice for dinner in Kirkwall. The lamb curry was one of a kind. Service staff super friendly and great selection of beers and surprising cocktail variety. Make sure to stop by!