The best restaurants serving British food in Scotland

After hiking we were looking for a place to warm up and eat some food. As we‘ve wanted to see Hagrids Hut anyways, we decided to go in the Clachaig Inn. It wasn‘t super busy so we found a table easily. We were super cold so we both opted for the leek & cheddar soup as well as some warm drinks. The food arrived quickly and the staff was friendly.

Having looked several times at booking to stay here but never managing to for one reason or another, we thought we'd take a run up when staying in Balloch for a couple of nights and have some lunch and see what it was like, I'm glad we did as it probably made our minds up about staying in the future. We arrived and walked into reception, asked the lady at reception if we were heading in the right direction for the food, she looked up and pointed to a door, no smile or a welcome or anything. Walked into the bar which was the Bidean Lounge, went to the bar and asked for table for two, there was a few people in but the lad behind the bar said just to grab a seat and I asked do we order at the bar etc which he confirmed. We went and sat down expecting someone to maybe bring a menu over and tell us about specials etc but turns out you do all that yourself. Went back to the bar got the menus, cutlery, read the specials board etc but you'd think it would be fairly standard service to point all that out when you walk in if the menus aren't on the table. I'd hate to see it busy with this service method, as even the few people ordering at the bar seemed to take ages and the guy sitting next to us was moaning to his wife that someone behind him got served before him. We probably should have looked at the menu before we went but given the website says it's "extensive" I thought there might be more than half a dozen or so main meals and soup and sandwiches, the prices surprised us too but given we were there and there's not exactly a lot of other places to go to we figured it would be good at the price, we don't mind paying good money for good food and service. We just ordered a tuna sandwich, smoked salmon sandwich, bowl of chips and a couple of cokes. (has to be pints because it's on draught apparently) I wouldn't be sat back down 2 minutes and the most disappointing £30 worth of food arrived, (in those 2 minutes the waiter also arrived with the wrong order) quick enough service to let you know it's all sitting plated up ready to serve rather than freshly made to order. A slice of smoked salmon, a huge piece of tomato and some cucumber (apparently the leaf salads hadn't been delivered so presumably the cucumber was the substitute) and some crisps scattered on the plate, a similar effort was made on the tuna sandwich both held together with one of those pieces of wood usually reserved for burger buns and the bowl of chips which weren't crispy or particularly tasty. Not great, not terrible enough to complain about either but not what you'd expect for £30. Just a really disappointing, impersonal experience, obviously your paying for the location but it's not like we could see much from the room we were eating in anyway and it's only rated 3 star. No personal touch, not really any friendliness, rapport or warmth, no one asking if the meal was nice, just a really bog standard, bland experience and a disappointing, overpriced meal which is a shame as we'd loved to have come and stayed at some point. Maybe we were just expecting too much but I don't think it's too much to expect them even to do the basics in customer service right and serve up a meal worthy of the price.

Lovely cafe. Good selection of food but NO Gluten Free bread to make a breakfast roll or sandwich. Very very poor in this day and age especially when co-op over road sell GF bread. There were actually 3 people in queue for breakfast all of whom were GF. All they could offer was cake-at breakfast! -and yoghurt and fruit. All cages need to offer GF even at an additional cost. Order GF bread or rolls, freeze slices or rolls individually and then toast. Was v v disappointed.

Visited Louie Browns twice recently - once for a large group family birthday meal and again today for lunch. On both occasions we were served by Mark who welcomed us warmly, was attentive and provided great service. We couldn’t fault his service especially with a few specific food requirements - he made sure everyone’s meal was just as we asked, All of the food was delicious and served piping hot. In our party everyone enjoyed their meals - Burger, Fish and Chips, Cajun Chicken Pasta and Steaks, The restaurant always have a lovely atmosphere,

I wanted to love this Indian street food spot, it had a cool vibe, smelled great, laid back and great soundtrack. But the food was tasteless. First, while they promote the Bombay sapphire gin, they simply won’t make their also advertised gin martini out of it, even for an up-charge. I rolled and took their version which was a citrusy lime affair, when everyone who matters knows gin martinis are meant to be served dirty and with olives. Maybe that’s the New York girl in me, but moving on, the Papadam had not an ounce of cumin, seed or powder, just puffed dough. Similarly, the Haka noodles were mush and honestly tasted like nothing except maybe vinegar. Maybe the mains are better, but I’d try your luck elsewhere. My 3 purchased items are all going back mostly untouched.

Thank you Cranachan for the best GLUTEN FREE Afternoon Tea I have had. For the first time I could taste flavours, the bread was amazing and the scones and cakes a delight…you would be hard pushed to distinguish it from a regular Afternoon Tea. To Ryan and his team a huge thank you - food and service impeccable 😊

Great place fir a pint, Phil and the team are brilliant, nothings too much trouble.

We went for dinner but although we received good recommendations I was not impressed. The place looks tired and the table we sat didn't look very clean, it was sticky, probably from juices from previous guests. The service was good, but I didn't appreciate then food. I had scampi and it was tasteless. The fish and chips of my husband was a bit better. A shame because it was a good atmosphere for a family with two kids, but the overall experience was not the greatest.

Nothing we had was particularly good or bad an average if slightly overpriced meal for what you get. Fish and chips bordered on the soggy side.

We just had a lovely meal here. Our two dogs were also allowed and were made a fuss of. The service was excellent in particular Athi and Vasu were very attentive. The background music was also different and enjoyable. Will certainly be back.

Lo visité anoche con mi esposa y algunos amigos antes de ir a un concierto en el Usher Hall. La gama de cervezas que se ofrecen era genial y disfruté probando un par de cervezas que no había tomado antes. La comida era buena, al igual que el servicio, aunque sentí que las porciones eran un poco en el lado pequeño.

Gives off hostel vibes and the main room was really busy. Staff were quirky and got a couple of orders wrong but friendly I guess, food was hit and miss, but overall I though it was a decent offering. Apparently Scotlands most haunted pub so maybe thats why its the way it is. Worth going just to say you've been

We had a great experience at the Melville Inn Lasswade. This was our second visit and we'll definitely be back again. We booked online on the day and we were seated quickly on arrival. The surroundings are lovely, and we received fast, attentive service from Loren, who was pleasant and couldn't do enough for us. The food was very good, everything ran smoothly. A quick tip: don't follow your satnav just head into the Dobbie's Garden Centre entrance and turn left and you'll find it easily.

We are gouging to this place all the time. Constantly great both service and food. No waiting around and the fish tacos is something to die for. Definitely my favourite ❤️

Lots of opportunities to spend your money on high end goods, plus a beautiful deli. Unfortunately for us we had to travel light so could partake in purchases. But it was a very nice place to stop for lunch, and we had a local specialty which was delicious. The restaurant is very clean and the service quick and food top rate. Definitely one to recommend