The best restaurants serving British food in Central Scotland

Sunday 19th November 2023 Just in from a family dinner at Porters. Compliments to the chef and staff.

Tuvimos una noche encantadora. La comida era perfecta y hermosa presentada. El servicio fue increíblemente amable y nos hizo sentir muy bienvenidos.

The team here run a very tight ship at night. Everything ran like clockwork so my only complaint would be that the service was too efficient and too quick. No sooner had our delicious starter finished and they were straight out with the beef wellington which was carved tableside. We could not fault the food or ambiance. Just need it to slow down so you can enjoy each course. Highly recommend.

I was recommended to come and check out the antiques and the lovely food in the cafeteria, the staff were very welcoming and attentive.

Amazing wee cafe with lovely service. Great breakfast rolls and cakes. We came here 2 of the 3 days we were staying in Tobermory. My only wee suggestion would be to take payment for sit-in orders at the time of ordering rather than after people have ate. When we got there it was quite quiet but when we were leaving it was much busier and we had to queue for a long time just to pay. I understand when it’s busy this can happen but would be avoided with only having to queue once when ordering and pay at that point so you can just leave when done. ☺️

Absolutely amazing! Our second visit to this fabulous island restaurant. The views from the restaurant are stunning. The service and food is excellent, offering a great range of local produce, and also has good options for veggies. I would thoroughly recommend the Mussels and the Zarzuela is incredible, if you get the chance to try it.

Had a beautiful meal. View was amazing. We were able to sit outside and enjoy the view. Food was delicious and great choice for gluten and dairy intolerant

I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to the Inver Restaurant, having learned about it from a Rick Stein TV programme. Rather than travel through Glasgow and up the A82, I came north via Stirling and Crianlarich, where the sunlit Autumn scenery was truly spectacular. The restaurant is perfectly positioned, with a fine view across Loch Fyne. I was reminded of the Three Chimneys restaurant on Skye, as here is another restaurant, bravely situated in a remote place, trusting that their skill, enthusiasm and focus on sustainability and local produce will attract knowing people from far and wide. I was staying overnight in one of the bothies right next to the restaurant; it was fitted out exactly as one might want, with plenty of room, a large and comfortable bed, a vinyl record player (!) and a big picture window looking out across the water to the remains of Castle Lachlan. The restaurant itself is an extended former crofter's cottage, simply but stylishly furnished and decorated. There is a relaxed atmosphere, and the staff make you feel completely at home. I had arranged to take the tasting menu with the wine flight. I could hardly wait for the kitchen doors to open and the next course to arrive! Each one took me on a wonderfully exciting journey through the local area. The wines, carefully chosen to match the food, were never the obvious choice, and each one brought on more feelings of discovery and pleasure. I asked the staff to forgive me, as I had been instructed to photograph every single thing in order satisfy enthusiastic demands from friends at home and abroad -which they are now sharing, enthusiastically. In summary, I would say it's definitely worth the time, the journey and the money to visit the Inver Restaurant. You will not be disappointed. In many ways, it's a living example of how the crofting principle can be applied to a contemporary business. For that initiative alone, it deserves our support. Secure in your wise decision, you can then sit back and admire the enterprise, originality and skills demonstrated in the imagination and preparation of the food on each plate.

Really enjoyed our meal at The Haven. Mussels were lovely, and fresh. Ox cheeks melted in your mouth. Served on mushrooms with rustic mash, parsnips and a lovely rich Herby jus. 👍

Mid week excellent menu well presented. Interesting, pigs head croquettes, brilliant flavour. Venison great. Macaroni and cheese piping hot as was the fish and chips. In all great food in pleasant restaurant.

On a cold day we chose the restaurant to accommodate elderly diners thinking it would have a little more room than the bar - it did - we were the only people in it while a number of people seemed to come and go to the bar area where food is served. Our only real issue was that the large space was only just adequately heated although we were all less aware of this once the food arrived. There was a longish wait between ordering and serving but it was well worth it as the food was beautifully prepared, thoughtfully served and very good. The menu is quite extensive and interesting. Staff were pleasant but not over-fussy.

Great "homely" bar with good food, just wish that on the miserable evenings we had been down, the real fire had been lit.

Popped in for lunch after getting a recommendation from a friend. Friendly staff, lovely decor and great location. Plenty of choice on the menu and everything g we ordered was excellent. Highly recommended.

Best fudge doughnuts I've ever eaten by a distance. An institution in St Andrews for a reason!

I booked this for our Hogmanay family dinner for 9 people , the restaurant itself is nice and overlooks the lovely bay. However the food I would give no more than 4 out of 10. The starter of scallops was overcooked and the side of Kale was deep fried (it turned up late as they forgot to give us it with the scallops ) both not pleasant , the only stater that got any pass marks was the Cullen skink . Despite us preordering our meal they still got the starters mixed up and forgot to cook the requested fish cakes which meant that one person had to wait a further 15 minutes while the rest had finished their starter. The main courses were average and nothing special I would say bordering on disappointing . The best course on the evening was the desserts, everyone liked their desserts. Overall it did not put a damper on our night as it was Hogmanay and we still had time to go back to our lodge and cook or eat something better before the Midnight bell. Overall it was nice to get out and try a different restaurant , unfortunately this one did not supply what I would call good tasty food .