The best restaurants serving British food in Highlands and Islands

If like us you enjoy seafood the chef Michael Smith takes it to another level. The dining room is small and the service is excellent. Location following a drive along the single track road (care needed in the dark to avoid wandering sheep and deer) is excellent with easy parking. We received a warm welcome and were shown to our table by the window which gave us plenty of space. The menu is set so all diners receive the same five courses but arrival times are staggered so this works well. All in all the evening was pretty perfect and when we return to Skye another visit is in order.

Nestled in an unassuming little hut on the Isle of Skye, Chidakasha offers a dining experience unlike any other. This hidden gem provides a tranquil escape with its calming atmosphere and focus on vibrant, seasonal flavors. The unique tea pairings, expertly matched to each dish, elevate the culinary journey and add a delightful touch to this already exceptional experience. From the moment you step inside, you're enveloped in a sense of serenity, allowing you to truly savor the exquisite vegetarian cuisine. Chidakasha is a must-visit for those seeking a truly memorable and unique dining experience on Skye.

We didn’t have a booking but the restaurant fitted us in which we really appreciated. We were not disappointed the food was exceptional and so was the service. The menu is small, but perfect. We all ordered a different main course and none of us were disappointed. I have a starter again, beautiful and the rest of the party a dessert again fantastic. The complimentary soup was a nice touch too. It was the first evening of our stay and it could not have been any better. A really great restaurant. Thank you.

Excellent endroit. Petit déjeuner topissime. On a pris 1 full scottish pour 2 ! Amplement suffisant car très copieux pour juste 12 L !!! Accueil très chaleureux. Personne très soucieuse de votre bien être. Je recommande fortement.

Wonderful place. I had read about the Corrour Estate & have stayed nearby for a number of years & wanted to go there last year but was not organised enough. Got the train up from Roybridge - double check that there is a return train as it would be an epic walk back - delicious lunch of soup & a venison burger with several pints of the Corrour Gold beer and caught the train back. The location is other worldly & must be about as remote as you can get in the UK. Well looked after by the charming team of ladies working there today and will definitely return

We came to Skoon a few times since it opened its doors and were back today (my other half, her father and I) while visiting family on Harris: we spoke to Emma and she was great to talk to. The place has not lost any of its charm, a real oasis for visitors and with delicious bakes/coffee. The artwork by John is splendid, and there is a good collection of sheet music (trad music for clarsach and fiddle, mainly) and CDs/Vinyls. I would be back in a heartbeat! Francesco

A lovely cafe, very cute and delicious food. Well worth a stop, my only feedback would be that the food could have been served hotter. Thank you ☺️

Of course it was wonderful to be greeted by Max, the guard dog! Nice atmosphere for drinks, and to learn a little about the area. Book ahead for dinner there - it gets great reviews, and many people were trying to get a table with no success. It will be on our list for next time!

Friendly, welcoming, interesting and part of the local community this is my favourite hangout in the Highlands. Combining art with service, the staff have created a unique business that, importantly, is open year round when little else is in Wester Ross. Tapadh leibh agus fuirich gu bràth.

Absolutely loved this place. A very warm welcome to me and my two dogs and the finest hand dived scallops I’ve ever had in my life. A bit of a drive to get there, but what a location - stunningly beautiful and peaceful. I will definitely be back when I return to this part of the world. Thank you

Absolutely outstanding food. The tasting menu is amazing. The in between courses are also great, as each one arrives you think it can’t be beaten and it carries on getting better and better. The wine flight was a wonderful addition. All altogether amazing evening!

Really friendly family owed restaurant. We just stopped in for a quick bit to hold us over to dinner. I had the apple pie and my husband had a slice of some type of lemon pie/cake. The apple pie was good. I also had a large tea while my husband had coffee. Very relaxed environment. The owner was really friendly and has two dogs which are nice and mellow. There are snacks for sale already packaged for travel. We took some freshly baked snacks for later that night (i really do not remember what we had…only it was good). The restaurant offers local artist crafts for sale. We Recommend a stop in for a quick bit to eat.

Absolutely outstanding. Only a small 8 table restaurant. Nice, simple, relaxing & laid back set up. The food was exemplary. Well worth the cost. I wouldn't class it as expensive as the quality deserved the cost. Was seated for around two hours and left fully satisfied. This is well worthy of being any cities top rated restaurant.

Can’t recommend this cafe highly enough. Everything about it is spot on. Great food , coffee and cakes. Staff are friendly and efficient.

Popped in today and managed to get a table as they were very busy so enjoyed our usual wonderful lunch. Always cooked to perfection and the famous "Richard's chips" were fantastic. They are dog friendly too so our wee pooch Alvah had a great time being petted by other visitors.