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What is your favourite Restaurant in Scotland?
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I thought that we should start this topic to learn about new or existing restaurants throughout Scotland.
I will start the ball rolling with my 3 favourite restaurants:
1. The Kitchin, in Leith, is definately my number one restaurant. I visited here a few years ago with my wife for her 40th birthday and enjoyed the tasting menu. Tom Kitchin actually sat down with us and had a coffee & a chat. Amazing experience that will never be forgotton.
2. The Newport Restaurant, in Newport by Dundee, is owned by Jamie Scott (Masterchef Winner) and is a wonderful restaurant with a completely different idea of serving food. This is not to be missed.
3. Pura Maison, Crieff, is a new restaurant that is 1 year old and run by Stuart Leishman & Jennifer Neilson. This restaurant is Scotland meets France through & through. Fantastic dishes and great presentation top with friendly staff. Highly recommended.
I will start the ball rolling with my 3 favourite restaurants:
1. The Kitchin, in Leith, is definately my number one restaurant. I visited here a few years ago with my wife for her 40th birthday and enjoyed the tasting menu. Tom Kitchin actually sat down with us and had a coffee & a chat. Amazing experience that will never be forgotton.
2. The Newport Restaurant, in Newport by Dundee, is owned by Jamie Scott (Masterchef Winner) and is a wonderful restaurant with a completely different idea of serving food. This is not to be missed.
3. Pura Maison, Crieff, is a new restaurant that is 1 year old and run by Stuart Leishman & Jennifer Neilson. This restaurant is Scotland meets France through & through. Fantastic dishes and great presentation top with friendly staff. Highly recommended.
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My list of favourite places in Edinburgh in the mostly affordable price range with my favourite dish (consequently these are basic ambience not ideal for date night, unless you're foodies)
1. Best Thai : Ting Thai Caravan (Massaman curry)
2. Best American BBQ : Reekies Smokehouse (Beef brisket)
3. Best Indian : Mezbaan (Meen moilee, fish curry)
4. Best guilty pleasure : Wings (any sauce that fancies you)
5. Best cake : Falko Konditorei (proper black forest cake)
And to dispel notions that I may be a penny-pincher, a couple of splurges (I'll eat anything good)
1. Best steak : Kyloe (60 day aged steak)
2. Best French / Scottish cuisine : Le Escargot Blue / Blanc (Escargot, duh)
3. Best ambience : Witchery by the castle (Steak tartare)
Finally if you're heading to Skye, do not miss Loch Harport oysters from the Oyster Shed at Carbost, some of the best in the world. If you're heading to Iona / Mull, the wee seafood shack at the pier (called Creel) has super fresh seafood sandwiches. Truly taste the difference.
Best of Scotland in 1 week itinerary (fully by public transport)
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I agree that The Witchery is excellent.
Great list @Horizons thanks for that.
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Great views of the bay... amazing fish and local beer! I go there everytime I am in Oban!
Also the Grange Inn near St Andrews is really lovely.
Favourite place for cake - Muneroy's near Machrihanish.
We recently discovered Nanny's at Sheildaig (On the NC500 route) and enjoyed our soup and sandwich combo.
So many places..
Oooo, oooooo, also LOVE Dishoom in Edinburgh
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A latest joyous recent discovery of mine is Annakuts - a Nepalese and Indian curry house in Newington. One of the best meals I've ever had was here and it's an easy location to get to from the central city.
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The Shore was incredible. One of the finest steaks I've had in a while whilst my wife enjoyed locally caught seafood in the comfort of a roaring fire and a nautical characteristic bar which brought that unique feeling of coming home from the sea.
Best of Scotland in 1 week itinerary (fully by public transport)
My Scotland travels (includes Edinburgh, Skye, Harris, Mull, Arran, Orkney, Loch Lomond, Islay, Oban, Dunoon, Speyside)
This is a good resource right here, and I shall be scanning it before I next take to the road. Cheers Fishypro.
Really enjoyed reading through these recommendations, we've added a few to our to-do-list.
Our picks for Edinburgh would be Aizle, followed closely by Six by Nico (no menu to choose from, just sit back and enjoy the foodie adventure).
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Best chocolate cake ever, according to my wife, who beamed as she savoured every mouthful.
Lovely fresh starter, which I enjoyed very much.
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I ate at Paradise Palms quite a lot during the festival and work near Harmonium so treat that as my local. Both are great for vegan pub food - think burgers, pizzas, hot dogs etc, but all with a bit of a twist!
Next on my list to finally try is Baba on George street - has anyone been?
I've also heard good things about Thrive in Tollcross!
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