Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Inverness / Scottish Highlands

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Cafe 1

4.8

4.8 (2440)

£26 to £40

Scottish

Inverness

About the restaurant

Welcome to Cafe 1
I have pleasure in offering you a unique, fine dining experience here in The Highlands at Cafe1, Inverness.

We take great pride in sourcing local ingredients - some produced by ourselves from our own Croft!

Our open plan kitchen turns quality Scottish produce into appealing modern dishes.

We are a restaurant that moves with the times.

All tables are re-booked 2 hours later.

Cancellation policy.
No shows will be charged at £20 per person Monday - Thursday £40 per person Friday & Saturdays.
Cancellations within 5 hrs of dining will be charged £15 per person with the restaurants discretion.

Norman MacDonald MBE
Glenfiddich Spirit of Scotland
Proprietor

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Graham

Dined 2 days ago

Absolutely magnificent, had the Christmas menu, an absolute treat, prawns, steak and Malteser crepe. An absolute treat.

The Loch Ness Inn

4.7

4.7 (1137)

£25 and under

Scottish

Inverness

About the restaurant

The Loch Ness Inn, is a small hotel located in Drumnadrochit, just 1.5 miles from Urquhart Castle and 15 miles from Inverness, the capital of the Highlands.

Our restaurant offers diners the chance to experience the best of local Highland produce, cooked to perfection, in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. We have a wonderful wine & gin list to accompany your food.

Visit our Brewery Bar and sample our excellent range of local beers and whiskies.

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Brian

Dined on 7 Dec 2024

Great food and a lovely setting in Dramnadrochit. It was our first trip to the area so we didn’t know what to expect. The food was amazing and the hospitality and service were exceptional. I had the venison and potato and leek soup. Both were top notch. My wife had the Christmas dinner and even with my help we were unable to finish. A really wonderful place tucked away in a small town on the shores of Loch Ness. Highly recommended for anyone spending the night in the area.

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Popular dish

beef burger

Popular dish

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Thai Dining

4.7

4.7 (602)

£25 and under

Thai

Inverness

About the restaurant

With our cooking staff born and raised in Thailand, you are assured of an authentic Thai Dining Experience.

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Laura

Dined 3 days ago

Absolutely amazing! Fantastic flavours, good portions, brilliant service, and great value for money. Was busy even though it was midweek a week before Christmas, but not surprised as it is without fault. Highly recommend you book a table here when in the area you will not be disappointed! Cannot wait to return in the new year!

Contrast Brasserie

4.6

4.6 (972)

£25 and under

Scottish

Inverness

About the restaurant

Welcome to Contrast Brasserie. With a sharp focus on Scottish, locally sourced produce, we invite you to savour the tastes of the season with a touch of Pan-Asian flair.

From succulent rare breed pork, prime dry-aged beef to market fresh fruit and vegetables we try to stay true to our Scottish roots, creating simple dishes built around one great ingredient. Located just a short walk from the City Centre of Inverness, take a wander along the tree lined river where a warm welcome awaits!

Early Bird Menu not available on Saturday night

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Alison

Dined 2 days ago

Fabulous food, gorgeous atmosphere and lovely staff!

The White House

4.5

4.5 (1234)

£25 and under

Scottish

Inverness

About the restaurant

Stylish City Centre cocktail bar and bistro offering a wide range of cocktails, quality wines and premium spirits together with freshly prepared, Scottish based lunch and dinner menus available all day from 12 noon til late. The emphasis at The White House is on high end customer service in a relaxed and friendly environment. Table service means there is no need to queue at the bar so why not pay us a visit, take a seat, relax and let us look after you....!

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Lisa

Dined 3 days ago

The food and cocktails were absolutely fantastic. The flavors were well-balanced, and the presentation was impressive. A truly enjoyable experience!

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Experience

Boozy Brunch

Experience

Festive Boozy Brunch!

Fig & Thistle Bistro

4.5

4.5 (978)

£26 to £40

International

Inverness

About the restaurant

Fig & Thistle Bistro offers modern Scottish cuisine in a casual dining venue in the heart of the city centre, Using Quality local produce with daily specials, they offer value for money and a warm welcome.

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Jenni

Dined 1 day ago

Seriously this wee restaurant is wonderful the food is amazing ..the staff go out of their way to help you and are so funny and friendly

The Allangrange Arms

4.5

4.5 (748)

£25 and under

British

Inverness

About the restaurant

The Allangrange is a hotel and restaurant in Munlochy, on the Black Isle, We are a 10 min car journey from Inverness.

We provide gourmet pub food, fine wine & ales with boutique rooms.

Every Thursday we have Gerry Coogan on piano
Every Friday we have world renowned classical singer Tone Hendry

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Thaís

Dined 6 days ago

We had a wonderful experience and a very tasty Sunday Roast, both chicken and roast beef are delicious and very well served. It’s really worth and not expensive. The location is very cozy. I loved it!

Sundancer Bar & Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (146)

£26 to £40

Scottish

Nairn

About the restaurant

Opened in 2017 The Sun Dancer restaurant is positioned overlooking the Moray Firth.

Well known for the quality and presentation of our food using only the freshest and locally sourced produce and renowned for our expertise in crafting and presenting our own in-house and classic range of cocktails.

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Wilfred

Dined 4 days ago

GREAT PLACE TO HAVE A SUPERB MEAL. WE HAVE ALWAYS ENJOYED OUR VISISTS

Waterside Restaurant at Glen Mhor Hotel

4.4

4.4 (636)

£25 and under

European

Inverness

About the restaurant

Welcome to our sustainable restaurant on the banks of the River Ness |

Enjoy breathtaking views while savouring locally-sourced, organic cuisine from Executive Chef Andy Lee. Try his signature dish, Twice-baked Souffle, mouth-wateringly capturing Scottish Highland flavours |

We earned sustainability and environmental commitment awards, like our Gold Award for Green Tourism, and our membership to the Scotch Beef Club |

Visit us after exploring Inverness landmarks like Inverness Castle, Inverness Museum & Gallery, and Inverness Cathedral, all within walking distance. The warm and inviting decor complements the natural surroundings |

Take advantage of the Beer Garden with beautiful views of the River Ness, or take a tour of our Brewery & Distillery - Uile-bheist |

Reserve a table for a romantic dinner or a family-friendly meal, and discover what makes our restaurant unique.

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Ken

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent Christmas lunch treat for my mother and I. The staff were great and the food was delicious.

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4.2

4.2 (1602)

£41 and over

Steakhouse

Inverness

About the restaurant

Inverness first dedicated steak & seafood restaurant. Situated along the stunning banks of the river Ness, and with views of the castle, our kitchen team specialise in providing quality dishes from locally sourced & sustainable suppliers.

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Lisa

Dined 1 day ago

We were glad to visit and will go again in the future! The food exceeded our expectations, and the staff made the experience even more enjoyable.

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