Must-see restaurants in Inverness & the Great Glen

  • Struy Inn

    Inverness & the Great Glen

    Set in the heart of lovely Strathglass, on the road between Cannich and Beauly, this fine Victorian inn is a haven of old-fashioned charm. It houses a top…

  • Dores Inn

    Loch Ness

    The Dores Inn is a beautifully restored country pub furnished with old church seating, local landscape paintings and fresh flowers. The menu specialises…

  • Café 1

    Inverness

    Café 1 is a friendly, appealing bistro with candlelit tables amid elegant blond-wood and wrought-iron decor. There is an international menu based on…

  • Corner on the Square

    Inverness & the Great Glen

    Beauly's best lunch spot is this superb little delicatessen and cafe that serves breakfast (till 11.30am), daily lunch specials (11.30am to 4.30pm) and…

  • Mustard Seed

    Inverness

    The menu at this bright and bustling bistro changes weekly, but focuses on Scottish and French cuisine with a modern twist. Grab a table on the upstairs…

  • Classroom

    Inverness & the Great Glen

    Done up in an appealing mixture of modern and traditional styles – lots of richly glowing wood with designer detailing – Classroom doubles as cocktail bar…

  • Contrast Brasserie

    Inverness

    Book early for one of the best-value restaurants in Inverness – a dining room that drips designer style, with smiling professional staff and truly…

  • Kitchen Brasserie

    Inverness

    This spectacular glass-fronted restaurant offers a great menu of top Scottish produce with a Mediterranean or Asian touch, and a view over the River Ness …

  • Rocpool

    Inverness

    Lots of polished wood, crisp white linen and leather booths and banquettes lend a sophisticated nautical air to this relaxed bistro, which offers a…

  • Cawdor Tavern

    Inverness & the Great Glen

    Cawdor Tavern, in the village close to Cawdor Castle, is worth a visit, though it can be difficult deciding what to drink as it stocks more than 100…

  • Lock Inn

    Loch Ness

    A superb little pub right on the canal bank, the Lock Inn has a vast range of malt whiskies and a tempting menu of bar meals, which includes Orkney salmon…

  • Sam’s Indian Cuisine

    Inverness

    The stylish decor in Sam’s is a cut above your average curry shop, and so is the food – lots of fresh and flavoursome spices and herbs make dishes such as…

  • Fiddler’s Coffee Shop & Restaurant

    Loch Ness

    The coffee shop here serves cappuccino and croissants, while the restaurant dishes up traditional Highland fare, such as venison and haggis, and a wide…

  • Velocity Cafe

    Inverness

    This cyclists' cafe serves soups, sandwiches and salads prepared with organic, locally sourced produce, as well as yummy cakes and coffee. There's also a…

  • Sutor Creek

    Inverness & the Great Glen

    This excellent little cafe-restaurant serves wood-fired pizzas and fresh local seafood including Shetland scallops, Lewis mussels, and Cromarty…

  • Couper's Creek

    Inverness & the Great Glen

    This lively cafe serves cake, coffee, ice-cream sundaes and superb, doorstep-size open sandwiches with salad.

  • Cromarty Bakery

    Inverness & the Great Glen

    Sells delicious filled rolls and savoury pies.